Mitman NA Board Minutes October 1, 2025

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 ReportMNA’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 Duesmost 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
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Mitman NA Board of Directors Agenda, November 5, 2025

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
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Mitman Neighborhood Events – Meetings, Greenway Info & Block Party Fun! 🎉

Mitman Neighborhood Events – Meetings, Greenway Info & Block Party Fun! 🎉

Voting Membership Dues
Voting memberships expire on October 31 of each year. You can check when your membership expires here. You can fill out a membership application and see how to pay the $10 dues here.


Dear Mitman Neighbors,

We hope you’re doing well! Your Mitman Neighborhood Association invites you to a series of upcoming events where you can connect with neighbors, learn about exciting local projects, and get involved in shaping our community.


Mitman Neighborhood Meeting

  • 🗓 Date: October 18
  • 🕙 Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
  • 📍 Location: 5701 East Hawthorne 
    Come hear updates about neighborhood initiatives, meet neighbors, and share your voice!

Mitman Block Party – You’re Invited! 🎶🍦🐾

  • 🗓 Date: November 1
  • 🕓 Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
  • 📍 Location: 5700 Rosewood Block (road will be closed for the event)

Join us for an afternoon of fun, food, and music:

  • 🎸 Live music by Jerry and the Tune Monkeys
  • 🥗 Potluck – bring a dish to share
  • 🥫 Food Bank Collection – help support our community
  • 🍨 Bella’s Gelato Truck – first 60 cups are FREE!
  • 🔮 Tarot Card Reading
  • 🐶 Friendly dogs welcome

Alamo Wash Greenway Public Meetings

Help shape the future of the Alamo Wash Greenway!

  1. 📍 Sewell Elementary School
    🗓 October 18 | 🕤 9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
  2. 📍 Claire Weeks Terra del Sol Park
    🗓 October 21 | 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  3. 📍 Ft. Lowell Park
    🗓 October 22 | 🕠 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM

🔗 Learn more here: Alamo Wash Greenway Info


Mitman GSI Pocket Park Planting Party

  • 🗓 Date: November 9
  • 🕗 Time: 8:00 AM
  • 🌱 Join us to help plant and beautify our new green infrastructure (GSI) site in the neighborhood!
    🔗 RSVP & Details: GSI Volunteer Event

Sahuara & Copper-Flower Bicycle Boulevards

🚴 Learn about the upcoming bicycle boulevard improvements in and around Mitman.
🔗 More info: SCFBB Project Info


We’re excited to see you at one (or all!) of these events. Thank you for being an active part of our community!

Warm regards,
Mitman Neighborhood Association

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