Mitman Neighborhood Association

Annual Meeting, October 18, 2025

Present: Ali Bickford, President; Harold Hallikainen, Chief Financial Officer; Susan Patania, Chief Information Officer; Jennifer Beard, Advisor

Quorum present

• Board members introduced themselves. Ali Bickford, President, updated neighbors on current events:

• Mitman has a very positive relationship with the city.
• Jennifer attended a Ward 6 meeting on homelessness. See website for her report.

• Ali and Harold participated in the “Connecting Neighborhoods” meeting.
• The Board met with the city about the bike route and a safe crossing across Speedway.

• Alamo Wash Greenway: MNA is actively communicating with the city about this project. 

• The annual Block Party and Potluck with live music will be from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Saturday, November 1 on the 5700 block of Rosewood. All Mitman neighbors are welcome!
• Our watershed park at Baker and Van Buren will have trees placed on Sunday, November 9, at 8:00 a.m.
• The Board Advisor serves as a voting member and can focus on specific neighborhood issues. Neighbor Deb expressed an interest and was included in the voice vote for officer positions. All current officers were re-elected. 

• Treasurer’s Report 

• Revised Bylaws and Articles of Incorporation adopted, Employer Identification Number (EIN) and new bank account obtained. MNA is now a 501 (c) (3) organization and will file a 990N form at tax time.
• Last fiscal year’s financial reports are available on the website.
• Annual dues are $10.00/yr. per household and can be paid by cash, check, or Zelle.
• Neighbor Announcements and Open Discussion

• Nuri introduced the Rosewood Bike Club, which hosts informal rides some weekends starting at 5720 E. Rosewood. The next ride is at 9:00 am on October 25.
• Various concerns about homeless people were expressed. Jennifer Beard, who attended a city workshop on homeless issues, said their recommendation was to talk with homeless people you encounter. 
• Neighbors must clear the alleys behind their homes to reduce fire risk.

• Need more speed bumps: Ali Bickford is working on a grant for this.

Adjournment: the meeting adjourned at 11:00.

Mitman NA Meeting Minutes

October 1, 2025

Present: Robin Steinberg, Vice President; Harold Hallikainen, Chief Financial Officer; Susan Patania, Chief Information Officer; Jennifer Beard, Advisor

Absent: Ali Bickford, President

• Agenda approved

• Quorum present

• Deadline Reviews

12/2025 Meeting room reservation for first half of 2026

3/12/2026 Arizona Corporation Commission annual filing

3/15/2026 IRS 990-N due

6/2026 Meeting room reservation for second half of 2026

• Minutes– Minutes from September meeting reviewed and approved

• Treasurer’s Report– MNA’s fiscal year ends this month, Current balance is $2,068.90. No transactions occurred last month. Annual expenses are $173.00 for internet service and $10.00 Corporation Commission fee.

• Old and Ongoing Business

• Prep for Annual Meeting-Agenda

• Introduction by Ali, including ongoing projects, e.g. Watershed Pocket Park, Block Party, and where to get information on Alamo Greenway project.
• Treasurer’s Report
• Election of Officers – Ali will explain nomination and voting process (voice vote or ballot). Vote will be taken and new officers announced.
• U of A graduate student will very briefly describe thesis project
• Open Discussion

• Funding for Block Party- The Board voted to offer up to $200.00 to defray the cost of refreshments at the Block Party. Ali Bickford will follow up with neighbor Jennifer.

• New Business

• Methods for Paying Dues– most pay cash, but it would be convenient to have an online payment method. Discussion of PayPal/Venmo/Zelle. The Board agreed to use Zelle. Harold Halakainen will arrange with bank.

• Posting of Ward 6 Newsletter- Robin Steinberg will be responsible for posting a quarterly reminder about the Ward 6 newsletter in the MNA newsletter. 

• Open Discussion

• Adjournment

The Mitman Neighborhood Board of Directors will meet at 7:00 pm in the West Meeting room of the Ward 6 office at 3202 East 1st Street, Tucson. Use the South entrance to the building (behind the Ward 6 office). Note that these meetings are open to all neighborhood residents and businesses. The door to the meeting room is locked. Ring the doorbell to be let in. If you are stuck waiting outside, call 805 441 2246 or 520.780.1059

• Establish Quorum

• Agenda Approval
• Minutes
  • Review and approve minutes from October Board Meeting.
  • Review and approve minutes from October General Membership meeting
• Deadline Review
  • 12/2025 – Meeting room reservation for first half 2026
  • 3/12/26 – AZ Corp Commission Annual Filing
  • 3/15/26 – IRS 990-N Due
  • 6/2026 – Meeting room reservation for second half 2026
• Treasurer’s Report
  • Confirmation and Report on Dues Payment methods. (Harold)
• Old and Ongoing Business
  • Block Party – Funding? Flyer?
  • Environmental services presentation?
  • Alamo Wash?
  • Report on Revising Covenant (Harold)

• New Business
  • Planting at Park? Upkeep?
  • New Safe Streets MiniGrant?
  • How to advise neighbors on Homelessness Issues
• Open discussion/ items for next meeting
• Adjournment