LINCOLN PARK HISTORIC DISTRICT NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION MEETING

AUGUST 16, 2007--7:00 p.m.

The meeting was called to order by the president, Brenda Dwiggins, who welcomed the attendees and introduced the guest speaker, Jeanie Cooke, the Executive Director of the Danville Area Convention and Visitors Bureau. Mrs. Cooke gave a brief history of the organization since its inception in 1984, funded by a tax on hotels and motels. She outlined its functions and pointed out how the fiscal health of the region is enhanced by the 69 million tourists who visited the area in the past year. She also requested referrals for possible events that could be hosted in the area, stating that little events add up to significant income. Last year there were 300 activities of all sizes on their calendar.

Since the minutes were distributed in the District newsletter, Dona Farnsworth moved that they be approved as presented. The motion was seconded and passed.

Treasurer Ellen Vanesse reported a balance of $1238.70.

Old business:

President Brenda Dwiggins reported the following items:

>According to Alderman Askren, the city is taking the owners of 1218 Sherman to court to allow the city to take possession of the property. The city plans to demolish the house and give the property to the neighbors on either side.

>Brenda reported that the Transportation Study is on hold, awaiting a state grant, as is the Youth Build project.

>Engineers are surveying the park in preparation for developing the portion of the bike path that will run through Lincoln Park.

>Joyce Melton reported that Betty Grites was the winner of the Make It Bloom contest this year. Amy Eisenhower will be the contest's chair next year.

New business:

>Ellen and Vic Vanesse, 901 W. Center, received the home improvement commendation sign from the city for their home remodeling and landscaping

>Becky Woodrum has proposed having Lamon House sponsor a social get-together with LPHDNA on Sunday, October 28 from 1:30 to 4:30. A picnic or ice cream social were suggested.

There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Nancy Bates

Secretary