Wards 2 & 3 NPA — Burlington, VT
Date: 2024-05-09
Time: 18:30

Wards 2 and 3 Neighborhood Planning Assembly
 Thursday, May 9, 2024, 6:30-8:30pm
 Join in person: ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St.
 Join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764
 Community dinner: 5:30-6:30pm | Wild Spring Dinner with Ramp Risotto cakes, Nettle
 & Garlic Mustard Pesto, Lentil Salad with Fiddleheads, and Rhubarb cake
 Music: Brian Perkins

Moderator: Chris Haessly Notetaker: Roxanne Meuse
6:30 pm Introductions & Announcements | 10 min
 1. Adopt the agenda
 2. NPA member introductions
6:40 pm Public Forum | 10 min (2 minutes max per person)
 Please state your full name, pronouns, street, and ward, and follow the NPA ground rules.

6:50 pm Update on Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan | 15 min
 Sophie Sauvé, Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront
 Phet Keomanyvanh, Racial Equity Inclusion and Belonging (REIB) Office
 Website of the Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan
7:05 pm Give feedback on the 2025 ECOS Regional Plan | 30 min
 Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
 Our county’s regional plan is called ECOS (Environment, Community, Opportunity,
 Sustainability). 2-page summary of the ECOS plan. We’ll learn about the ECOS plan, and break
 out into groups to discuss the following focus areas of it:
 ● Economy and Household Finance. see summary
 ● Housing and Health. see summary
 ● Civic Engagement and Social Connectedness. see summary
If you’re attending online, wedo not have a Zoom break-out group option, so you might just need to wait out
that portion (10-15 minutes). However, you can use the Raise Hand or Q&A features to ask a question or say
something, and our Zoom monitor will bring it to the group when we gather back together after breakouts.
7:35 pm City Councilors and School Commissioners updates | 15 min+
 Bring your questions and concerns.
7:50-8 pm Adjourn - thank you for coming!
 Our next meeting is Thursday, June 13.



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Wards 2 and 3 NPA Steering Committee
To email the full steering committee: wards2and3npa@googlegroups.com


Lauren Ebersol Ward 2 lebersol27@gmail.com
Erika Faulkner Ward 2 efaulkner013@gmail.com
Mollie Klepack Flanigan Ward 2 mollieklepack@gmail.com
Jessica Hyman Ward 2 jessicahymanvt@gmail.com
Roxanne Meuse Ward 2 rtmeuse@gmail.com
Michelle Borbas Ward 3 sarno75@gmail.com
Chris Haessly Ward 3 haessly@adelphia.net
Amy Prenowitz Ward 3 aprenowitz@gmail.com
Jess Robbins Ward 3 jessiemayrobbins@gmail.com
Charlie Messing Ward 3 charliemessing@gmail.com




 Appendix to agenda | Wards 2 & 3 NPA - Page 1
About Neighborhood Planning Assemblies (NPAs)
A section of Burlington City Council resolution first adopted in 1982 establishing provisions for a
Neighborhood Planning Assembly in each City ward.
…Neighborhood Planning Assemblies shall... help provide citizens with information concerning city programs
and activities; help obtain citizen views of city needs; help provide citizens with the opportunity to participate in
making recommendations with respect to governmental decisions including the allocation of revenues.
...Assemblies shall also be encouraged to provide advice to the appropriate commission or this council with
respect to community development, housing programs, this City's Comprehensive Plan and its waterfront
planning activities, and the city's budget among other issues....


NPA GUIDING PRINCIPLES:
 ● Operate through democratic principles and democratic procedures;
 ● Provide a safe and welcoming forum where residents can actively share their voices about issues that
 matter to them, and where they can learn from the voices of others;
 ● Cultivate involvement by a diverse spectrum of community members through active outreach and
 through eliminating barriers to participation;
 ● Operate in a manner that models respectful, inclusive, culturally, and economically aware practices;
 and
 ● Be a fun, creative, and vital organization that provides value and benefit through the multitude of
 perspectives shared by those who participate.


NPA GROUND RULES:
 ● Meetings should have clearly defined Agenda & Roles.
 ● Honor Time limits: A best effort must be made to start on time, follow the agenda, and finish on
 time.
 ● Listen to others: Make efforts to be an open-minded member of the group.
 ● Respect the agenda and the process: Try to remain focused on the issue at hand.
 ● Share your opinion respectfully: Speak out, but not over, others’ comments.
 ● Treat people how you would like to be treated: Be respectful of everyone, including guests.




 Appendix to agenda | Wards 2 & 3 NPA - Page 2
Elected officials representing Wards 2 and 3
Mayor:

 Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak Progressive mayor@BurlingtonVT.gov


City Councilors:
 Central District (Wards 2 & 3) Melo Grant Progressive megrant@burlingtonvt.gov 802-310-0962
 Ward 2 Gene Bergman Progressive gbergman@burlingtonvt.gov 802-598-3602
 Ward 3 Joe Kane Progressive jkane@burlingtonvt.gov 802-391-4394


School Board Members:

 Central District (Wards 2 & 3) Jean Waltz jwaltz@bsdvt.org 802-355-7856

 Ward 2 Polly Vanderputten pvanderputten@bsdvt.org 802-578-8653
 Ward 3 Saja Almogalli salmogalli@bsdvt.org


Vermont State House Representatives:
 Chittenden-15 Troy Headrick Progressive/Democrat theadrick@leg.state.vt.us

 Chittenden-15 Brian Cina Progressive/Democrat bcina@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228

 Chittenden-16 Kate Logan Progressive/Democrat klogan@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228

 Chittenden-16 Jill Krowinski Democrat jkrowinski@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228

 Chittenden-17 Abigail Duke Democrat aduke@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228


Vermont State Senators:

 Chittenden-Central Tanya Vyhovsky Progressive/Democrat ltvyhovsky@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228

 Chittenden-Central Martine Gulick Democrat mgulick@leg.state.vt.us (802) 828-2228

 Chittenden-Central Philip Baruth Democrat/Progressive pbaruth@leg.state.vt.us (802) 503-5266




 Appendix to agenda | Wards 2 & 3 NPA - Page 3

Chittenden County
 Regional Planning
 Commission


Regional Plan Update



ccrpcvt.org
 • Respect and accept diversity in ability, culture, and

 Group perspectives.


Agreements • Engage in respectful dialogue.


 • Work towards a clear mission, goals, and objectives.


 • Keep personal stories and experiences conﬁdential.


 • Make space for everyone to participate
What does the Chittenden County Regional Planning
 Commission (CCRPC) do?


 CCRPC works with the cities and towns in Chittenden County to

 make informed decisions about how to use and develop land,

 infrastructure, and regional resources.
 What does that mean?

Authors regional plans to guide the development of the county.



Supports cities and towns in implementing local plans through project support.



Works with the State of Vermont to implement policies at the local level.



Acts as a pass-through for both federal and state funding. **For projects to be
funded through CCRPC, they need to align with the regional plan (what we want
to talk about today)!
 ECOS Plan Structure
• 20 Chapters with 17 Goals
• Goals for the following topics:
 Ecological Systems Household Finance
 Watershed Health Emergency Management
 Working Lands Infrastructure & Facilities
 Energy Arts and Culture
 Transportation Scenic, Recreational, & Historic
 Housing Resources
 Health Civic Engagement
 Land Use Social Connectedness
 Economy Planning Practices
 Why are Regional Plans Important?
 The Regional Plan is a document that sets a vision for the future of
 development in Chittenden County (it is required by the State of
 Vermont).




Reflects and address Ensures Coordination Informs funding
community concerns and Between Municipalities & decisions to implement
hopes State Agencies goals.
Supplemental Plans

 1. Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP)
 1. Transportation Improvement Plan (TIP)
 2. Active Transportation Plan
 3. Park & Ride Plan
 2. Comprehensive Economic Development
 Strategy (CEDS)
 3. Regional All-Hazards Mitigation Plan (AHMP)
 4. Enhanced Energy Plan (EEP)
 5. Equitable Planning Practices
Community Engagement & Why


 Today, we are looking longer term- to plan for the next
 8 years strategically. All input gathered today will
 inﬂuence goals and actions in the Regional Plan and
 help to shape the future.
Today’s Small Group Discussion Priorities

 Economy & Civic Engagement & Social
 Household Finance Connectedness




 Housing & Health Other!
 Group Discussion


Please Share 1-3 topics, issues, or insights
discussed in your small group!
THANK YOU!

Meeting Notes
 Wards 2 and 3 Neighborhood Planning Assembly
 Thursday, May 9, 2024
 Join in person: ONE Community Center, 20 Allen St.
 Join virtually: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85860854764

Moderator: Chris Haessly Notetaker: Roxanne Meuse
Attendees: See last page for scans of sign-in sheet


 Community events and resources mentioned in this meeting Who shared info

 Borrow a trash grabber! A resident anytime Lisa Scofield, Ward 2 resident
 got a bunch for neighbors to pick up
 trash

 Take the survey for our county’s Survey closes at the CCRPC
 “ECOS” Regional Plan! end of May
 https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/YG
 H2YSN
 should take 5-10 minutes. Completing
 this survey will allow you to be
 entered into a $50 Visa gift card raffle

 Burlington Farmers Market First market of the  Harold Kaplan, associated
 year is Saturday May with the market
 11 10am-2pm

 ONE Clean Up and Clean Out Day - Saturday May 18, City Councilor Gene Bergman
 Accepting furniture, trash, debris (see 10am-2:30pm
 full list at link). In need of volunteers!

 Rally for the Planet May 23 on State Erika Faulkner, adult leader
 House Lawn for the Vermont Youth Lobby
 & Ward 2 resident

 Unveiling of the Embrace and June 14, Phet Keomanyvanh, REIB
 Belonging Monument at Dewey Park 11am-12:30pm
 Resource: CivicClerk (all city meetings n/a City Councilor Melo Grant
 - agendas, notes, related materials)

 The mayor announced that there will TBD City Councilor Joe Kane
 be formal community conversations
 on Israel & Palestine coordinated by
 the Community Justice Center




6:45 pm Introductions & Announcements
Steering Committee members present: Chris Haessly, Roxanne Meuse, Mollie Flanigan, Erika
Faulkner, Lauren Ebersol, Jessy Robbins, Amy Francisco
6:40 pm Public Forum
 ● Lisa: Trash grabber lending library is going great. Has 5 tonight if anyone wants to borrow
 one
 ● Erika Faulkner: [adult leader for youth climate org]: Annual rally for climate coming up
 ● Luzeh(sp?): [new here, from Boston] Can we put together a group of volunteers to
 beautify the city more often?
 ○ Melo Grant (city councilor) spoke to this and said there’s an event on Saturday
 the 18th for cleanup. If you’re interested, email Gene Bergman
 ● Chris Haessly: This is teacher appreciation week
 ● Harold(?): Burlington Farmers Market this Sat 10-2 on Pine St - first of the year.

6:55 pm Update on Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan
 Sophie Sauvé, Burlington Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront
 Phet Keomanyvanh, Racial Equity Inclusion and Belonging (REIB) Office
 Website of the Roosevelt Park Comprehensive Plan
 ● Roosevelt Park:
 ○ City is doing more outreach, with smaller groups, reaching out to both those that
 already do and don’t use Roosevelt Park.
 ○ Next public meeting coming up: 5pm on
 ○ Attendee: Did you reach out to the school and Boys & Girls Club?
 ■ Sophie: Yes, and biggest idea was to have a more permanent place to play
 soccer. Also: a school, a park. Kids like the swing at Oakledge.
 ○ Ben from Decatur St: Why does there need to be a comprehensive plan since it’s
 so well used? And, is an off-leash dog area being considered?
 ■ We identify parks for comp plans when we have capital project money
 coming up, and do it to make sure what’s there is still serving everyone,
 to make them more accessible. And Roos Park is well used, but there are
 people not using it, and some perceive it as unsafe after an incident. And
 without this process, we don’t get the feedback we need to plan for the
 future.
 ○ Charlie Giannoni: With City Hall Park, there were 20 meetings and only 5 got
 recorded. The public said they wanted more grass and trees, but instead we have
 paved areas and markets. And now the little park at end of Archibald St is mostly
 concrete. So what about Roos Park?
 ■ Sophie: City Hall Park is about more than just grass & trees. Arborist
 found that the trees weren’t in good shape. There’s also emerald ash
 borer. City is planting a lot of trees. It’s about meeting as many needs as
 we can. And every park is zoned to only have a certain percentage of
 paved areas and all our parks are within that. And accessibility requires
 some paving (which wasn’t thought about in the 70s when most of these
 parks were built.
 ○ Melo Grant: Requests they post on FPF and email info to City Councilors to
 distribute.
 ○ Clifford (Pearl St): Could we have a basketball court with lights in Burlington
 ■ Sophie: Have heard that, it’s not cheap, we’re working on fixing issues
 with our parks, so it’s lower on the priority list.
 ○ Charlie Messing: Hopes we can keep the park parklike, without a whole lot of
 concrete.
 ○ Masoud: Ideas: Plant evergreens and indigenous trees. Build a research unit - a
 scientific park where scientists can conduct research.
 ● Embrace and Belonging monument at Dewey Park:
 ○ In 2020 after George Floyd’s murder, the City made a commitment
 ○ Unveiling on June 14
 ○ Nora: Context on the artist not being from Vermont?
 ■ A call went out to artists across the country. The selection committee (of
 ONE residents, including Farmers market, students, organizations)
 selected that artist.
 ○ Amy: What about enough room for the farmers market?
 ■ Phet: We’re still in talks, having continuous conversations
 ○ Janet Hicks: There’s a gap somewhere, from people like Charlie saying the public
 was not heard (wanted trees, got pavement), compared to the City saying they
 are getting and taking public feedback.
 ■ Phet: Our (at the REIB) view of the “public” is more than who’s here
 today. Asks that folks here think outside their own community, including
 marginalized communities.
7:25 pm Give feedback on the 2025 ECOS Regional Plan
 Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC)
 ● See slides
 ● Question about what comes out of the plan (policy? grants?) Answer is that a city/town
 applies for funding through the CCRPC for projects that further one of the plan’s goals.
 Also, the CCRPC uses the plan to know what to advocate for at the state level.
 ● Question on how much money we’re talking about: Most of the funding comes from
 Federal Highway Administration, then goes straight to towns/cities (about $2.5-3 M a
 year). For example funds from the CCRPC is covering most of the Battery St corridor
 project.. The rest of their budget is mostly for its staffing.
 ● Break-out groups!


8:15 pm City Councilors and School Commissioners updates
 ● Melo:
 ○ Encourages everyone to learn how to use CivicClerk where you can find
 meetings,
 ○ Marvelous nights of May
 ● Joe Kane:
 ○ Will be keeping an eye on the parking revenue aspect of our budget. Might be
 subsidizing parking too much.
 ○ Jonathan Chappel-Sokol from the Ward 1 NPA brought a resolution to the City
 Council last Monday. “Resolution Relating to The Relationship Between City
 Officials and The Neighborhood Planning Assemblies City of Burlington” - passed
 by the Ward 1 NPA at their March 2024 meeting. Action out of it: Community
 Development and Neighborhood Revitalization Committee to review and advise.
 ○ Joe is on the Community Development and Neighborhood Revitalization
 Committee. Next meeting: Wed
 ○ Progressive councilors wrote a letter supporting the students encampment at
 UVM
 ○ The mayor announced that there will be formal community conversations on
 Israel & Palestine coordinated by the Community Justice Center
 ● Gene:
 ○ Cleanup date: Saturday June 18 - cleanup day. One from IAA, one from SA.
 People can bring their unused garbage and furniture. 10-2:30pm.
 ● Question: There used to be CDBG money for neighbors to request money from.
 ○ Melo: we’re using $ from our budget allocation.
 ● Jacob Flanigan: Will there be recycling at the event on the 18th? And how will this be
 shared with the community and how can we engage and sign up?
 ○ Melo: We just posted on FPF, will do more of that and social media. Need people
 to spread the word. And will need volunteers to sign up.
 ● Melo: Police officer count is still where it was. And foot patrols will be more downtown,
 not in the ONE. So help each other out, let your councilor know if you need something.
 Overdoses did start to trend down. Some progress with federal partners, stopping some
 drug trafficking. Legislature passed overdose prevention centers. We should have an
 event on those to share information.
 ● Question: Is there any plan to put officers in front of the library? Answer: They’re
 already there a bit, including the Howard Center outreach team, and one of the park
 rangers. But the focus for staffing will be City Hall Park and Church St. but that’s nearby.
 ● Charlie G: $13 million deficit is historic, nothing approaches it in the past 50 years. I’m
 shocked that no one in City govt realized this any sooner.
 ○ Melo: There was a significant deficit last year and they used ARPA (American
 Rescue Plan Act) money to plug the hole. Don’t have that this year.
Adjourned at 8:45pm