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CAMPUS AND COMMUNITY COMMISSION
Conference Room 235
City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue
Monday, April 22, 2018
Call to Order
The meeting was called to order at 6:04 p.m. by Chair Karin Chitty. Members present
were Evelyn Beavers, Pete Englin, Tom Lindsley, and Warren Madden. Sandeep Stanley,
Ian Steenhoek, and Eric Abrams were not present. Staff liaisons Tasheik Kerr and Brian
Phillips were also present.
Approval of Minutes:
It was moved by Pete, seconded by Tom, to approve the minutes of March 25, 2019.
Motion carried unanimously.
Public Forum:
There was no one present for Public Forum
Tenant/Landlord Relations:
Karin reviewed the tasks before the Commission. Warren noted that in addition to
educating students, there was a need to educate the smaller property managers and
landlords.
Pete said he was tempted to print off everything on Rent Smart Ames. Things on there
might not need to be replicated, but rather reviewed. He suggested Ian and Sandeep
could take this information back to students and ask how well it works and whether
there are gaps. Pete stated that Austin and Vish (the new executives for Student
Government) need to weigh in on the student involvement in this issue. He will see
them tomorrow and will discuss with them.
Warren asked if there could be a “best-practices” lease that could be put out for
landlords to use. Pete suggested that if the students are available over the summer, it
would be a good time to work on this topic, because they will not be pulled in so many
other directions.
Pete suggested that if there is to be a joint meeting with students and landlords, we
need to think it though beforehand, and it would need to be facilitated well. Pete noted
he could also talk with the students about who their official representatives are for the
Commission and if there are a half dozen other students who want to be part of this
particular topic. He also suggested that Commission meetings could be held on campus
while this topic is being discussed.
Pete will arrange for Student Legal Services staff to attend the next meeting of the
Commission.
Commissioner Comments:
It was noted that since the May regular meeting would fall on Memorial Day, the
meeting will be moved to May 20th.
Karin noted that the Campustown Safety Walk was held in the spring for the first time,
which increased the ability of repairs to be completed during the construction season.
Adjourn:
Pete moved to adjourn. The meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.