Lake Pasadena Estates Neighborhood Association General Meeting Minutes

Date: August 20, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM

Location: Menorah Life Center

1. Welcome and Introduction

Cheri Riley was introduced as the new President of the Association.

Roberta Yancey was introduced as the new Vice President.

Stacy Vermette the past President was acknowledged for taking on new responsibilities within

the association.

2. Guest Presentation: Aaron Bryce, President of CONA (Council of Neighborhood

Associations)

West St. Pete CommUNITY Festival

Date: Saturday, September 28th, 2 PM – 9 PM

Location: Azalea Park

Activities will include live music, food trucks, and interactive demonstrations by police, fire, and

EMS, including a helicopter landing.

A donation drive will support various local groups.

More information is available at [CONA Event Calendar](https://stpetecona.org/calendar/west-

st-pete-community-festival/).

3. Guest Presentation: St. Pete Programs Update: Jennifer Joern

St. Pete Neighborhood Relations

Jennifer shared contact information for neighborhood relations support:

Email: Jennifer.Joern@stpete.org

Phone: 727-551-3249

Peer Contact: Ivan.Fountain@stpete.org or 727-892-5141

CareFest

Community volunteer event with more details available on Facebook. https://m.facebook.com/

events/1167482511131281/

Neighborhood Matching Mini-Grant

Encouraged the use of this grant for neighborhood signage projects.

Neighborhood Summit

Scheduled for October 23rd, from 4:30 PM to 7:45 PM at the Center for Health Equity. The

theme will be "Celebrating Your Uniqueness."

Open to up to five neighborhood leaders.

St. Pete Paws Initiative

St. Pete is committed to being a pet-friendly city. Residents are reminded to leash dogs and

pick up after them to protect the bay.

Employee Recognition Program

Residents can nominate outstanding city employees by emailing kudos@stpete.org.

4. Guest Presentation: St. Pete Programs Update: Jeff McCarthy Community Service

Representative Neighborhood Tree Mini-Grant

Overview:Jeff discussed the goal of achieving a 30% tree canopy throughout St. Petersburg.

The grant allows neighborhoods to apply for up to $10,000, with expanded eligibility including

easements in front of properties.

The deadline for applications is September 9th, 2024.

More information can be found on the St. Pete Tree Grant Page. https://www.stpete.org/

residents/grants___loans/neighborhood_tree_matching_mini-grant.php

5. Police Report: Officer Cox (District 3)

Reported very low crime numbers over the past three months:

Property Crimes:

1 residential burglary

5 auto-burglaries and 2 auto-thefts, all involving unlocked vehicles with keys left inside.

No active patterns or sprees

Crimes Against Persons:

2 batteries, both domestic disputes.

No active patterns or sprees.

Officer Cox emphasized the importance of locking vehicles to prevent crimes. He also left

information on the National Night Out Event at Tyrone Square Mal 6901 22nd Ave N. October 8,

2024 5 PM - 8 PM. Sergeant Aubrie Regan for details #727-580-7667

6. Stewards of Our Lakes: Neighborhood Steward

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Gay Inskeep

June Lake Monitoring Event:

600 plants were successfully planted in the lake with the help of the city and Stewards of Our

Urban Lakes (SoUL).

Regular weeding and litter patrols are scheduled for the last Sunday of each month at 7 PM,

meeting on the north side of the big lake.

Residents are invited to join, with a competitive element encouraged.

7. Website Updates: Erica and Chuck Vose

A new website for the association is under development by Erica:

Lake Pasadena Estates Website. https://lakepasadenaestates.wordpress.com/

A new mailing list has been established:

LPE Mailing List https://lpena.groups.io

The list includes various interest groups, such as Gardeners, Artists/DIYers, Historians, and

others.

8. Adjournment

The meeting was adjourned at 7:05 PM.