May 2025 Meeting Minutes

6:30pm | Preservation Station | Bonnie Anderson presiding

Jane’s Walk

We had 26 walkers at the 8:30 session and 31 at the 10:30 session. Walkers were interested, engaged and appreciative. Special thanks to Ann who shared the story of the building of her fence with both groups of walkers.

Rethink I-25

Carlos reported that a letter of opposition to the expansion of I-25 was sent to the governor. Over 500 people have signed the opposition petition, and nine organizations have joined the web site presence, including HHHDA. More information can be found on the website at rethinki25.org.

Non-profit Status

Salley reported that our 501(c)(4) status is nearing completion.

Discussion on the Future of our Neighborhood

Many neighbors shared thoughts about the future of our neighborhood.

• Our success is tied to the future of downtown
• Homeless problem is related to lack of affordable housing
• Our neighborhood’s density will increase due to casitas, duplexes, and multi-family units on vacant lots (incremental growth is good)
• Simplifying building permits and reducing parking requirements might be issues we should support
• Historic preservation will continue to be supported
• Crime and issues with ART may be addressed by recent project to invite national guard support
• Guaranteed income pilot may be a positive step
• Lack of young families may be tied to perception of local schools
• The City needs to invest in behavioral health services