Mitman NA Board of Directors Meeting Agenda: February 5, 2025

Posted on January 29, 2025 by Robin Steinberg

Mitman NA Agenda

February 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

  • Agenda
  • Establish Quorum
  • Agenda Approval
  • Minutes
    • Review and approve minutes from January Board Meeting.
  • Treasurer’s Report
  • Request to reimburse Harold for $173.87 for one year domain registration and web hosting.
  • Old and Ongoing Business
    • Report on Meeting with Karin Uhlich
    • Articles of Incorporation status (Harold)
    • Non-profit status (Harold)
    • Web address has been updated – Is Harold getting the bank statements?
    • Has Ali gotten on as a signer to the account?
    • Next Newsletter (Robin)
    • Safe Streets MiniGrant Program (Ali)
    • Proposed Watershed Park (Ali)
    • Desert Bloom (?)
    • Restrictive Covenants (Harold and Robin)
  • Open Discussion
  • Adjournment
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Learn to Ride Sun Tran

Posted on January 17, 2025 by Robin Steinberg

Dear neighbors,

I’m a bit of a transportation geek/advocate. When not getting around my bike, I try to use public transportation as much as possible. There are many benefits to public transportation: reduction in the level of toxic pollution, less traffic and the required investment in roads to subsidize single passenger vehicle traffic, and the economic benefit to families not finding it necessary to have a vehicle for every family member.

In my travels, I’ve learned that many people do not know that Sun Tran (the buses) and Sun Link (the streetcar) are free! This has been the case since COVID. Originally, COVID relief funds were use to finance this. Since then, the City has been working to maintain this Zero-Fare scenario. In addition, some folks have never gotten on a bus and feel a bit intimidated at trying it out. To meet this need, Sun Tran gives “lessons.” Here are some upcoming opportunities.

 Sun Tran is Back with Learn to Ride Sessions!Kick off the New Year by gaining confidence and learning the ins and outs of riding public transportation! Sun Tran is excited to bring back its in-person Learn to Ride sessions with the first being held on Tuesday, January 21 at 11:30 a.m. at Sun Tran’s Administration Building. Joins us for these upcoming sessions: Each session will take place at Sun Tran’s Administration Building, located at 3910 North Sun Tran Boulevard. For those riding the bus, take Route 10and hop off at the Romero Road/Smoot Drive stop. From there head west on Smoot Drive until you spot the Sun Tran gate. 
These interactive sessions are for participants of all ages who want to master public transportation. During these sessions, riders will learn everything from trip planning and reading route schedules to loading their bikes onto the bus. Participants will also get hands-on experience on a bus, making this training even more fun! 
Participants can easily reserve their place by emailing SunTranMarketing@tucsonaz.gov or just join us the day of the  training. 
For those who prefer learning from home, Sun Tran offers a virtual trainingand a Riding with Us Booklet, available online at Suntran.com.
For additional information or trip planning assistance visit Suntran.com or call Customer Service (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565). 




¡Comienza el Año Nuevo ganando confianza y aprendiendo los entresijos de viajar en transporte público! Sun Tran se complace en traer de vuelta sus sesiones presenciales de Learn to Ride; la primera se llevará a cabo el martes 21 de enero a las 11:30 a.m. en el edificio administrativo de Sun Tran. 
Únase a nosotros para estas próximas sesiones:Martes 21 de enero, 11:30 a.m.Miércoles 19 de febrero, 11:30 a.m.Miércoles 12 de marzo, 11:30 a.m. 
Cada sesión se llevará a cabo en el edificio administrativo de Sun Tran, ubicado en 3910 North Sun Tran Boulevard. Para aquellos que viajan en autobús, tomen la Ruta 10 y bájense en la parada Romero Road/Smoot Drive. Desde allí, diríjase hacia el oeste por Smoot Drive hasta que vea la puerta Sun Tran.
Estas sesiones interactivas son para participantes de todas las edades que quieran dominar el transporte público. Durante estas sesiones, los pasajeros aprenderán todo, desde planificar viajes y leer horarios de rutas hasta cargar sus bicicletas en el autobús. Los participantes también obtendrán experiencia práctica en un autobús, ¡lo que hará que esta capacitación sea aún más divertida!
Los participantes pueden reservar fácilmente su lugar enviando un correo electrónico a SunTranMarketing@tucsonaz.gov o simplemente únase a nosotros el día de la capacitación. 
Para aquellos que prefieren aprender desde casa, Sun Tran ofrece una capacitación virtual y un folleto Riding with Us, disponible en línea en Suntran.com.
Para obtener información adicional o asistencia para la planificación de viajes, visite Suntran.com o llame a Servicio al Cliente (520) 792-9222 (TDD: 520-628-1565). 

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Mitman BOD Meeting Minutes – Oct. 2, 2024

Posted on January 13, 2025 by Robin Steinberg

Minutes of MNA Board Meeting of October 2, 2024

Present: Ali Bickford, President, Robin Steinberg, Vice President, Harold Hallikainen, Advisor and Chief Financial Officer Elect, Susan Patania, Chief Information Officer, Mary Martin, Chief Financial Officer Emeritus, Jennifer Beard, Advisor, Terril Meyer, proposed Advisor.

Quorum Established

 Approval of Notes from Board meeting, September 2, 2024: Approved

 Chief Financial Officer’s Report: No changes

New Business

Introduction and Welcoming of New Advisor: Neighbor Terril Meyer expressed interest in becoming a Board member. Ali Bickford explained the role of Advisor and Terril wanted to join in that capacity.  He has lived in Mitman for many years and wants to contribute time and energy to maintain its safety, beauty, and environmental stewardship. Terril was unanimously voted in by the Board.

Preparation for October 19 General Meeting

          Ali Bickford invited Ward 6 City Councilperson Karen Ulich to discuss the status of City grant proposals, 5th Street improvements, and Love Cabaret at the General Meeting. She has yet to hear back from Ms. Ulich. No information on the status of Love Cabaret’s liquor license application is available from any source.

Discussion of Voting Logistics:

  • Candidate Statements are due October 15.
  • Harold Hallikainen will print out the membership list and ballots. 
  • Members on the list will be given ballots, one per household.
  • Completed ballots will be dropped in a box to be tabulated by Susan Patania and Mary Martin.

Discussion of Practical Logistics

  • Susan Patania will bring a cooler of ice and folding chairs and tables.
  • Robin Steinberg will bring canned seltzer.
  • Harold Hallikainen will set up chairs in his driveway. 

Other Neighborhood Events

Block Party: Jennifer from the 5700 block of Rosewood is having a block party with live music on November 23. The Board is supportive of this gathering and willing to pay for supplies. Ali Bickford will be the contact person.     Open Discussion: Jennifer Beard noted that climate change has brought an increase in     extreme weather of all kinds. She suggested and the Board agreed that a guide for managing flooding, trees and power lines down, extreme cold or heat, etc., would be a valuable addition to the web page.

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