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Members Present: Keith Tornheim (presiding), Bill Koney, Susan Fast, Bob Staulo, David Oliphant, Srdjan S. Nedeljkovic

Others: David Cardozo

Moot issue: Keith received a call from Eva Wang about opening a Japanese restaurant.

Two churches want to conduct a 9/11 commemoration consisting of a candlelight parade from church to church. Question of permit/closing street will be handled by City. Bill will attend discussion to represent Council. It was mentioned that newsletter would not be mailed in time to note the event.

Approval of Minutes: June 20 minutes were approved.

TREASURER’S REPORT: Balance is $7,216.77

• David Cardozo observed the proceedings with the intention of possibly becoming a member of the Council.

• Overall a very successful event.

• Booth density: need to recruit more booths at Autumn fair. Discussed possibility of asking City Hall for names/numbers; Garrett has list of contacts. Also discussed idea of having council members hand out brochures with web site and Hyde Center phone number.

• Future ideas: puppet show; pie-eating contest.

• T-shirts were produced in the wrong color. Company submitted an invoice for re-run on partial order. Council decided to pay the first invoice; Patty will follow-up with company.

• Confirmed that Bill will send checks to Katy and John..

• Permit fee was an additional $70 for starting before noon. Discussed possibility that it was a mistake, since the event didn’t start before noon. Also questioned $25 fee to City, since NHNAC is part of the City.

• It was suggested that an additional (third) co-chair be designated as a back-up.

• No longer part of NCSC lease; Brigham House is sole holder of lease.

• Currently negotiating with fundraising consultant.

• Summer hours were extended to 6 – 11 PM.

• No new developments.

• Worked well to limit Council newsletter to three issues per year, since newsletter is major expense for Council ($200 per issue). Past years were five issues.

• Next newsletter goes out at the end of August. Needs to include Halloween Party information.

• Was recently updated to include Village Day and Avalon Bay.

• No new developments.

• Highland Station – MRI center to expand into this space.

• Baker’s Best – no new developments.

• Noise – Citizen’s group mentioned in last minutes met to discuss particular issues with noise from the business district.

• Skateboard park is being discussed as possible addition to the community.