APRIL 2008 MINUTES

GAP Co April 1, 2008


A. Call to order: 7:20

B. Community Introductions

C. Secretary’s Report:
1. Minutes from March Meeting Deferred.

D. Community Announcements
1. Commander Lodding and Helms are no longer on staff in the police districts covering the GAP. The new commander, Doty, will be invited to address the community.
2. CAPS meeting will be held on April 16th.
3. Check the GAP website (thegapco.blogspot.com) for details on summer jobs for
community youth.
4. Nominations for GAP executive board are coming up in May. Election will be held in June.
5. Summer Sizzle is being held August 4th.
6. 2nd Ward Spring Clean up: date TBA, changed to May (by the city).
7. There is a meeting planned with Alderman Dowell and others involved with the issue of the alley behind Pilgrim Church. There is a solution between all parties involved. The meeting is not open. Look for the information to be posted on the GAP website.

E. Housing Committee Report:
1. Owner of 3405 S. Prairie was present for approval of project. Landmarks made changes, committee agrees. The front roof line is now angled back and the building will be a 3 unit. Timetable: ground break ASAP, hopefully 9 month construction.
2. Kevin Stancil is resigning from the committee due to increased work commitments.

F. 2016 Olympic Games Presentation.
1. Gyata Kimmons, Director of Outreach for 2016 Games presented 2 videos highlighting the games and the villages planned throughout the city.
2. For more information on the games, visit www.chicago2016.org .
3. Questions:
a. Local kids involved in the opening ceremony? Not sure, but there are slots for 5000 chicago youth to have open access to the game.
b. What are is the impact for residents during the games? There will most likely be a permit process for local residents.
c. Is there a plan in palce for local parks to be used for practice? There is no plan in place right now.

G. Lake Meadows Redevelopment Presentation.
1. 1st Phase: 2009-2015: retail town center at south end of the site with town homes on 35th street, King Drive row homes.
2. There will be rentals and for sale units.
3. It’s a project that is projected to span 21 years.
4. All current buildings will not be torn down at the same time.
5. Questions:
a. What would be initial start date: retail next year, but will not wipe out retail totally, will be a phase within in a phase.
b. How high are highrises? 40 and 70 stories tall
c. Construction jobs? Portion of jobs would be coming from community.
d. Has the city done anything about 35th as a gateway to your community.
e. Any plans for more access to Lake Shore Drive? No
f. Towncenter is phase 1
g. What makes shopping more quality than what it is now? There will be a better collection of stores
h. Visit www.draperandkramer.com/lakemeadows.php for more information.

H. Motion to pay bills: Passed

I. Adjourn: 9:11 PM