tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60820736659917966012024-02-19T02:20:44.133-05:00WUDACThe Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) BlogUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger99125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-54881338032605410242015-09-25T10:46:00.000-04:002015-09-25T10:46:36.637-04:00Presentation from Community Meeting Update - Wheaton Library/Recreation CenterDid you miss the County's September 21, 2015, which provided an update on the new Wheaton Library + Recreation Center? View it <a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/DGS-BDC/Resources/Files/MMC/361202/WLCRC_CommunityPresentation_9_21-2015.pdf">here</a>!Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-34810641488162557412015-08-21T13:48:00.003-04:002015-09-16T21:40:35.187-04:00Friday Opening for Exciting New Restaurant - BeClaws CajunLooks like Wheaton's newest culinary addition is opening at 3PM this Friday, September 18th. Go to <a href="http://www.beclaws.co/">http://www.beclaws.co/</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/beclawscuisine?fref=nf">https://www.facebook.com/beclawscuisine?fref=nf</a> to find out more!Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-14245000184192537232015-04-14T12:04:00.000-04:002015-04-14T12:04:03.520-04:00Agenda, Tuesday April 14, 2015
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Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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– Suzan Jenkins <span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span>6:40pm – 7:10pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-37954906457047580662015-04-14T12:00:00.000-04:002015-04-14T12:00:05.439-04:00Meeting Minutes, Tuesday February 10th, 2015
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-County
Regional Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting
Minutes, Tuesday February 10<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala
Janardan(Chair), Tom Stanton(Vice-Chair), Omar Lazo, Mirza Donegan, William
Moore, Leah Haygood, Derry Goberdhansingh, Carlos Perozo, Dan Thompson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van
Balen, Director, Mid-County Regional Services Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guests: </b>Andrew Rollo, Mary Rollo, Mike Smith, residents<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MJ Jornaneh, Wheaton Coalition<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris Gillis, Aide to Montgomery
County Council President Leventhal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adam Fogel, Aide to
Councilmember Navarro<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>George Leventhal. President,
Montgomery County Council<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:31pm by
Chair Devala Janardan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>An introduction
of new member Omar Lazo followed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
motion was made and passed to approve the January meeting minutes without
changes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Concerns:</b> Mike Smith, resident, requested WUDAC be more
aggressive in advocating for A&E funding and for a venue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Andrew Rollo, resident, mentioned that cars
in an intersection get priority and pedestrian crosswalk signals should be
automatic without need to press button to activate<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guest Speaker:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Chair
Janardan introduced County Council President George Leventhal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WUDAC members introduced themselves.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a brief background and update on
Council activities, President Leventhal took questions from WUDAC members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some areas of concern included the impact of
budget deficits on the future Sustainability/Greening plans for Wheaton, the
impact of an open Reedie Drive on the proposed Town Square, tax incentives and
venues for A&E, and a proposed Transit Authority for Montgomery
County.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>President Leventhal pointed out
that cheaper rent in Wheaton is a great lure for A&E.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also mentioned the need for Wheaton to
market itself and to include Westfield and the Arts and Humanities Council in
the discussions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be $90000 in
grants for Wheaton A&E released next week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Mr. Leventhal committed himself to help wherever possible. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Council Staff Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Adam
Fogel, Aide to Councilmember Nancy Navarro, discussed her efforts to include an
Arts and Humanities center for Wheaton in the County budget.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion included possible locations for
this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adam stated that the goal is
sustained investment like that which has occurred in White Flint and Silver
Spring.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Adam also handed out a memo from
Councilmember Navarro concerning full funding for the Wheaton Library and Rec
Center.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chair Report: </b>Chair Janardan reported on a meeting with the County
Executive concerning sidewalks and A&E.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He was accompanied by Vice Chair Tom Stanton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also briefly mentioned a budget forum he
attended last month<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Directors Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez
van Balen reported on a large turnout at the Budget Forum and noted that the
Library came up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She updated WUDAC on
the ongoing work of the SPDC assessments and using the WheatonMD.org website
for redevelopment updates.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly she
handed out nomination forms for the annual WUDAC awards<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">W&K Chamber:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>William
Moore updated WUDAC on Chamber activities and that morning’s chamber board
meeting<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Chair Devala
Janardan led a discussion of planning a Walking Tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concerns centered around the need and timing
of this tour. Devala tasked the Character subcommittee to work on this.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Leah Haygood
handed out a memo developed by the A&E subcommittee about collaboration
with GreenWheaton on shared goals<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-4753395011860839372015-03-09T18:47:00.000-04:002015-03-09T18:47:08.375-04:00Meeting Agenda for Tuesday March 10, 2015. Please note location change: Ana G. Mendez University, Westfield Wheaton 7:30pm
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<b><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Times New Roman",serif;">Wheaton
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond,Times New Roman",serif;">Note
Location Change: Ana G. Mendez University - 11006 Veirs Mil Road, Westfield
Wheaton, Wheaton, MD 20902</span><br style="mso-special-character: line-break;" /><span style="font-family: Cambria;">
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<b><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Times New Roman",serif;">Tuesday
– March 10, 2015</span></b><br /><span style="font-family: Cambria;">
</span><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Times New Roman",serif;">Start
time: at the conclusion of Bozzuto Group's community presentation (approx
7:30pm, Total Meeting Time - 1 hour)</span></b><b><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-themecolor: text1;">:08 - :26</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Staff Report (2 min)</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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(2 min) - Janardan</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Character Chair (5 min) - Donegan</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Chair (2 min) - Stanton</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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Representative (2 min) - Moore</span><span style="font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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2015 Walking Tour <br />
Further Discussion <span style="mso-tab-count: 4;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>:26 - :41<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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- Possible Green <br />
Wheaton/WUDAC joint projects (Haygood) <span style="mso-tab-count: 1;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>:41 - :50<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; mso-bidi-font-family: Garamond; mso-fareast-font-family: Garamond;">Increasing
Taste of Wheaton <br />
Restaurant Participation<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-tab-count: 3;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>:50 - 1:00</span><span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond,Arial",serif; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-23930409070450246392015-03-08T20:21:00.002-04:002015-03-08T20:21:59.255-04:00WUDAC Agenda Tuesday February 10, 2015
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<b><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 18pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wheaton
Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC)<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">2424
Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><u><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Agenda<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 14pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Tuesday
– February 10, 2014 – 6:30pm-8:00pm<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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</span></span></span><!--[endif]--><span style="color: black; font-family: "Garamond",serif; font-size: 14pt; line-height: 130%; mso-bidi-font-family: Arial; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">Special Guest – Councilmember George Levanthal<span style="mso-tab-count: 2;"> </span>6:40pm – 7:10pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Janardan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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– van Balen<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Representative - Moore<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Walking Tour Planning and Moving Forward<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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WUDAC Collaboration <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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information is available in an alternative format by calling 240-777-8103. Sign
Language interpreter services will be provided only upon request with notice as
far in advance as possible but no less than 72 hours prior to the event. If you
need other services or aids to participate in this activity, please call
240-777-8101.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes,
Tuesday January 13, 2015<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala Janardan(Chair), Tom
Stanton(Vice-Chair), William Moore, Derry Goberdhansingh, Carlos Perozo, Leah
Haygood, Rick Kessler, Dan Thompson<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen, Director, Mid-County
Regional Services Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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resident.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot St. Gerard, MCCAB.
Laura-Leigh Palmer, resident. Marian Fryer, resident. Richard Madaleno, MD
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followed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was made and passed
to approve the minutes without changes<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Concerns:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Andrew Rollo, resident,
asked about status of Westfield movie theater.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Marian Fryer requested a copy of the meeting minutes and
received it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was noted that the Blog
had not been updated in some time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Devala agreed to look into updating it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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County Executive in support of Westfield in their development negotiations with
WMATA was distributed and discussed by WUDAC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Richard continued with a brief background on himself and
then participated in a question and answer session with WUDAC members. Some
topics included the Purple line, budget impacts, and Arts and Entertainment,
especially how it relates to Wheaton’s A&E designation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>During the discussion all members weighed in
on why they felt the Arts were important to Wheaton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Frequently mentioned was the need for venues
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Senator Madaleno then left for another engagement and the
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</span>He stated that the A&E committee needs to follow up on leads
presented by Sen. Madaleno, specifically mentioning Hyattsville and
Petworth.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A report will be made at our
February meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was made and
passed to send a thank you letter to Sen. Madaleno.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen noted
that she has been working with MCCAB on a presentation on Redevelopment plans,
including topics of frequently asked questions and assistance for small
business, etc.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Wheaton website will
be the voice for this.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also informed
WUDAC that she had met with Latino businesses last week to encourage them to
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ana passed out a copy of a letter of support for the NEA
“Our Town” grant written by the Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of
Commerce.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She believes we have a strong
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committee.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, she brought up that
she was working with Westfield on a problem with shopping carts that are
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-9402627363598382572015-02-25T13:34:00.001-05:002015-02-25T13:34:26.665-05:00New Funding Opportunity to Support the Arts and Humanities in Wheaton, Maryland<div style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; text-align: center;">
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<br /><span style="font-size: 14px;"><em>The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County Launches a New Grant Category to Fund Artists and Cultural Nonprofits in Wheaton’s Growing Multicultural Arts District.</em><br /><br />SILVER SPRING, MD— The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County (AHCMC) is pleased to announce the creation of The Wheaton Cultural Grants, a new funding opportunity that will support creative and cultural projects in Wheaton, Maryland. This recently created grant category is funded by the FY15 Budget for Montgomery County which provided over $5.5 Million in funds for local arts and culture, including a special $90,000 allocation for the Wheaton Cultural Grants.<br /><br />Nonprofit arts and humanities organizations and individual artists and scholars are invited to apply for grants of up to $10,000 for Wheaton cultural projects. To be eligible for these grants, applicants must be based in Montgomery County, MD and proposed projects must take place in Wheaton, Maryland between <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1830883558" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">May 15, 2015 and June 30, 2016</span></span>. The application deadline for this opportunity is <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1830883559" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">Thursday, April 9th 2015</span></span>.<br /><br />“Wheaton Cultural Grants will contribute to the cultural life of the residents of Wheaton through support of cultural projects in all disciplines, genres and styles,” says Suzan Jenkins, AHCMC CEO. “This new funding opportunity helps AHCMC build capacity within Montgomery County’s arts and humanities community and, given the great diversity that we see in Wheaton, also helps advance a very important conversation about inclusion and equity in the arts.”<br /><br />To help interested parties apply for these new grants, the Arts and Humanities Council will host a free grant preparation workshop on <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_1830883560" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">February 26th, 2015</span></span>. The public may register for this event and view the complete Wheaton Cultural Grants Guidelines, at<a href="http://wheatonmd.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17b1d48ccaf72934c1a53d006&id=7835f9ce53&e=03d0d543a8" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: mediumblue;">www.creativemoco.com</span></a>.</span><br /> </div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 14px;">ABOUT THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF MONTGOMERY COUNTY<br />Established in 1976, the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is the County’s designated</span></div>
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<br /><span style="font-size: 14px;">For more information on the Wheaton Urban District, visit <a href="http://wheatonmd.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?u=17b1d48ccaf72934c1a53d006&id=7f71cc74f4&e=03d0d543a8" style="color: #6dc6dd; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: mediumblue;">www.wheatonmd.org</span></a>.</span></div>
Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-34932151457708537042015-01-28T16:28:00.002-05:002015-01-28T16:37:49.672-05:00Senator Madaleno Visits WUDACWUDAC had the honor of hosting Maryland State Senator Richard Madaleno, Jr., at our recent January 13 WUDAC monthly meeting. Specifically, WUDAC had the opportunity to explain to Senator Madaleno about the importance of Wheaton's Arts & Entertainment District designation, and the importance to continue this designation as Wheaton must reapply in 2016. Our thank you letter to Senator Madaleno is available <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4ihsado_CkwSEJkYXRwV3c1S2tBNDRaMFBDcGF5QlZzcUU4/view?usp=sharing">here</a>.Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-19516204534920712262015-01-19T16:04:00.004-05:002015-01-19T16:04:59.929-05:00Meeting Agenda Tuesday January 13th, 2015
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-49589316620321735972015-01-19T16:02:00.002-05:002015-01-19T16:02:30.108-05:00Meeting Minutes, tuesday December 09,2014
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton
Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-County Regional Center, 2424 Reedie
Drive, Wheaton MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes, Tuesday December 09,
2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala Janardan(Chair), Tom Stanton(Vice
Chair), Dan Thompson, William Moore, Mirza Donegan, Derry Goberdhansingh, Leah
Haygood, Carlos Perozo, Rick Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present: </b>Ana Lopez van
Balen, Director Mid-County Regional Services Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Chris Gillis, Senior Legislative Aide to
Council President George Leventhal<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marian Fryer, Resident<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot St.
Gerard, MCCAB<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:32pm by Chair Devala Janardan<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A motion was made and passed to approve the November meeting minutes
without changes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Council Staff Report: </b>Chris
Gillis, legislative aide to Council President Leventhal, briefed WUDAC on
proposed taxi cab regulations, including creation of a central dispatch,
changes to age limits on cars, and new rules for Uber and Lift. He also noted
the bleak fiscal outlook for the county with weak home sales and a potential
$96 million deficit and a court case which could cost the county $100 million.
He will try to get Council President Leventhal out to brief WUDAC. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Directors Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen, Director of the
Mid-County Center, also mentioned the deficit noted above.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She updated WUDAC on Wheaton Redevelopment
including the SBDC’s continued outreach to the community and small businesses
(handout) and the County Council’s decision to extend the deadline to finalize
regulations for the Small Business Assistance Program. (Handout) Discussion
then followed on the SBDC assessments and Navarro Bill 6-12 and regulation
24-12.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ana also informed WUDAC that the Arts and Humanities Council had held
their first charrette and that it went well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>There are two more scheduled this month. The BRT nomination process has
closed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They hope to have their first
meeting in February or March.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also
stated that the urban district has completed the replacement of some light
poles and that has allowed the installation of more holiday lights including
new snowflakes! Also, they are finalizing funds for two new gateway signs.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, she noted an upcoming MCCAB budget
forum scheduled for Jan. 22, 2015 and stated that this is a chance for Wheaton
to voice needs and concerns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She felt
Wheaton did not have a strong presence at the forum last year.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chair Report:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Devala Janardan led a review of the progress
of the first four months of this term. (handout).<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He shared that State Senator Richard Madaleno
will speak to WUDAC in January and that he is on the Maryland State Arts
Council.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Devala also briefed WUDAC on
the Bicycle and Pedestrian Priority Areas (BiPPA) meeting held Nov.24<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
at the Mid-County Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>(handout)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Character
Subcommittee: </b>Mirza Donegan reported on a joint presentation with the
Wheaton/Kensington Chamber of Commerce. She suggested that a WUDAC member
attend Chamber meetings and report back to WUDAC as a way to further
cooperation between the two groups.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">A & E Subcommittee:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Tom Stanton spoke briefly on the need to
draft a mission statement. The subcommittee has a goal of creating one by Dec.
15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup> and would like WUDAC member input.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old Business: </b>There was
further discussion of the Chamber/WUDAC mixer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Dan Thompson stated that there needed to be more participation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was proposed that Casey Wilson be invited
to speak at a future WUDAC meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Devala said he would call Casey.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Devala then turned the discussion to last month’s Westfield plea for
support in their negotiations with WMATA to void an easement which is hindering
development of that corner.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Concerns
evolved around whether WUDAC should get involved with private property
development or should just look at the connectivity issue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dan Thompson volunteered to draft a letter to
be considered at the January meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">New Business: </b>Lastly, Devala
handed out notes from our retreat for discussion.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will talk about the possibility of an
evening walking tour this year at our next meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He asked members to consider the items on the
list and whether they would like to put them on our January agenda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-69565442304901013642015-01-19T15:47:00.001-05:002015-01-19T15:47:12.852-05:00Meeting Minutes, Monday November 17,2014
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-County Regional
Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes,
Monday November 17, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala Janardan(Chair), Derry
Goberdhansingh, Carlos Perozo, William Moore, Mirza Donegan, Leah Haygood, Dan
Thompson, Rick Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Absent: </b>Tom
Stanton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen, Director, Mid-County
Regional Center<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Henriot St. Gerard, MCCAB.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Andrew and Mary Rollo, residents. Jim
Agliata, Westfield.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Tami Axelrod,
resident. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:35pm By Chair Devala Janardan, followed
by introduction of members and guests.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>October meeting minutes were approved with minor changes. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Community Concerns:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Andrew Rollo, resident, voiced two
concerns.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The first issue related to a
crumbling retaining wall behind the Giant food store.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Jim Agliata, an official from Westfield, was
present and said he would look into it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>His
next question was about the Capital Bikeshare coming to Wheaton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana Lopez van Balen answered that when the
Town Square opens they hope to participate but what we have now is due to
grants.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She mentioned that there is a
meeting on this next week.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Westfield
Presentation:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Jim Agliata, a manager
at Westfield, gave WUDAC an update on projects at the shopping center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are about a month away from signing an
agreement with an upscale(unnamed) movie chain.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He then when on to highlight the ongoing negotiations with WMATA concerning
a ramp to their garage which is impeding redevelopment of the old Ourisman
site.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WUDAC members then gave feedback
on the connectivity of Westfield to the Urban District and traffic improvements
they felt were necessary.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Directors Report:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana Lopez van Balen reported that the Small
Business Development Center from the University of Maryland has begun the
education process with the businesses located around lot 13, urging them to
attend upcoming meetings that will begin in January.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>So far only about 30 businesses have signed
up.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She asked all affected businesses to
be part of the process now for you need to know if you qualify and not wait for
the actual funding to appear.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">She then continued with mention of the work of Alex
Cartegena who is working for the county to assess the needs of the Artists in
the Wheaton Community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There are three
meetings scheduled in December: <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ana then reported on an upcoming DOT meeting next Monday at
6pm during the WUDAC subcommittee meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The topics will include infrastructure, bike lanes, and pedestrian
enhancements.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also noted that the
Director of Permitting Services will speak tomorrow during the MCCAB meeting
about Recipes for Success, e-plans and green codes and other topics.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana passed out Volunteer Registration forms
for WUDAC members to complete and briefly noted an upcoming meeting on Ebola at
the Silver Spring Civic Building on Nov. 25, 6-8pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Character:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Mirza Donegan spoke briefly about a draft
letter to the County Executive concerning funding priorities for the Urban
District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A copy was handed to WUDAC
members for review and later discussion<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Entertainment:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala spoke of the
need to get a list of artists for Alex Cartegena.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He noted that our A&E designation was in
danger.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We need to discuss what is
necessary to retain it.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Letter.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some concerns were that we
needed to request specific dollar amounts and also define certain wording in
the document.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was made and
passed to send the letter with some edits.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Devala then reminded members of the upcoming mixer with the
Wheaton & Kensington Chamber of Commerce and made note of those WUDAC members
who would be attending.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He passed out an
informational sheet which will be shared with those attending the mixer.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly, Devala mentioned that the next
subcommittee meetings are scheduled for December 15<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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for the BRT Corridor Advisory Committee are due by November 19<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-49706274264821619982015-01-19T15:41:00.000-05:002015-01-19T15:41:02.418-05:00Meeting Minutes Tuesday September 09, 2014
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes,
Tuesday September 09, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Devala Janardan(Chair) Tom Stanton(Vice
Chair), Henriot St. Gerard, Marian Fryer, William Moore, Jeannette Feldner, Dan
Thompson, Mirza Donegan, Rick Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Navarro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Derry Goberdhansingh, resident<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:04pm by Chair Devala Janardan.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brief welcoming remarks were followed by
member and guest introductions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>July
Meeting Minutes were approved without changes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Concerns:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>In the absence of
community concerns, Devala introduced Brent Wise, Manager, Westfield Wheaton<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Westfield Wheaton: </b>Brent
Wise addressed WUDAC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He started with
brief background information on himself.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He then updated the status of the various stores and the merchandise mix
and noted some of the recent newcomers.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He indicated that their Costco is one of the busiest on the East coast. He
stated that Westfield is interested not only in national brands but also some
regional players.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are in talks
concerning the old theater space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He
feels it’s important to attract a theater and more restaurants although he
doesn’t think anything will happen along restaurant row until 2016.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He then took questions from WUDAC
members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some issues of concern included
the connectivity to the Triangle area and the clogged entryway into the
shopping center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brent noted that 40% of
traffic comes by Metro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WUDAC member
Henriot St. Gerard asked Brent to be aware that the closure of the Triangle
during redevelopment may necessitate using Westfield for events such as the
Taste of Wheaton.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Bicycle Pedestrian Priority Program. There will be hearings in the Fall.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He announced that our retreat will be
Sept.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>22. WUDAC member Tom Stanton
announced that the event WonderFall Wheaton, scheduled for Veteran’s Park in
October, will not go forward due to lack of business interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He would like to discuss at the retreat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen spoke of
some initiatives to benefit the business community.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She passed out a draft of a Business Toolkit
for members to look at.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, she
mentioned a project at DPS, Recipes For Success, a guide to help entrepreneurs
open restaurants. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana mentioned that
business owners should come to DPS for a design consultation before you sign a
lease.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Other items she mentioned: a
reminder that the FY2016 Budget process has begun, a law requiring landlords of
a building over 50000sq feet to benchmark its energy use, a culinary walking
tour on Sept. 20 hosted by Janet Yu, a Food Truck Fest on Sept. 27 and a
community mixer with the Chamber of Commerce on Nov.19.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also noted that TGIF was a big hit.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Family movies were the most popular and they
hope to focus more on that next year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Lastly,
she shared that WUDAC member Nadia Sesay has resigned due to a new job.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A search for a new WUDAC Chamber of Commerce
representative has begun.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Update: </b>Adam Fogel briefed WUDAC that the Council is back in session and
had a meeting today.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Some issues coming
before the Council will include public campaign financing, cybersecurity, real
property transfer taxes, and sick leave. In addition, they will review
recommendations from the Right to Vote task force and work on the <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Fair Criminal Records(Ban the Box)
legislation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Council will also
discuss help for small businesses impacted by Wheaton Redevelopment for the
FY2016 budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Old/Unfinished
Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Devala opened the
discussion of the Walking Tour by noting that we sent notes to Joe Callaway so
that he could direct concerns to the correct department for action.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Next, the discussion turned to the
formulation of a letter to elected officials about the Tour. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Devala passed out a handout highlighting our
findings from the event.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A discussion
followed about the structure of the letter and also whether there should be two
letters.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was made and passed to
draft a letter to the County Executive and Council to thank them for attending
the Walking Tour and highlight our takeaways and requests in conjunction with
the Urban District requests for the Budget.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Devala talked briefly on the upcoming September 22 retreat.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It will be from 6-8pm. He asked that members
think on goals to be accomplished this year.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Devala stated he is working on a master list and to please get him items
that we feel should be a priority for WUDAC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He envisioned that the agenda for the retreat will be 90 minutes
discussion and then a 30 minute breakout.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-82637320758122191182014-10-08T11:55:00.002-04:002014-10-08T11:55:40.752-04:00World of Montgomery Coming to Wheaton - Sunday, October 19th<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">The <b>World of Montgomery Festival at Westfield Wheaton on Sunday October 19th, from Noon - 5pm</b>, will celebrate the diverse cultural heritages which play an active role in the lives of Montgomery County residents and communities. The festival showcases this rich diversity through food, music, dance, traditional arts and hands-on projects for children and families. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">Sponsored by Fund for Montgomery and organized by KID Museum, the festival includes an international village, a global kitchen with chef demonstrations of traditional ethnic food, a craft market, a Parade of Cultures, two performance stages of traditional dance and music, traditional arts and fun activities for the whole family. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 24px;">The festival also will include immersive exhibits focusing on four countries with some of the largest immigrant populations in Montgomery County: China, El Salvador, Ethiopia, and India. Each country will be showcased in a large tent with artifacts, photographs and demonstrations of traditional arts. The day will also feature a wide range of music, dance and cultural performances on two stages, and numerous hands-on activities for children and families and an international craft market.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; line-height: 24px;"><b>The event will take place at Wheaton Westfield, on the parking lot between JCPenney and Metro.</b> </span></span>Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-77759884058153502242014-09-23T10:05:00.000-04:002014-09-23T10:14:29.928-04:00Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival This Weekend (Sept 27th)Come to the Wheaton Triangle (between Grandview Ave and Reedie Drive) for the Trucktoberfest Food Truck and Craft Beer Festival on September 27th, from Noon - 7pm!<br />
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A similar event was held last year, and this year's event looks to gave a great lineup of food trucks from around the DMV, a craft beer garden by the Limerick Pub, live music, and a kid zone. The live music includes the following acts: Kickoman, Flex Matthews, Trevor Martin, Magnetar Flares, and the Very Small.<br />
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The event was a success last year, and we are expected even higher attendance for this year. The weather forecast looks to be in the low-80s, and sunny!<br />
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More information is available <a href="http://www.tasteusa.com/event/trucktoberfest-food-truck-and-craft-beer-festival">here</a>.<br />
<br />Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-77100895748286344522014-09-16T12:18:00.000-04:002014-09-16T12:20:21.623-04:00Message from the Chair<div class="MsoNormal">
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As the new Chair of the Wheaton Urban District Advisory
Committee (WUDAC), I’d like to welcome you to the new WUDAC year. Wheaton is a
wonderful community, full of great retail and restaurants, award-winning parks,
a large regional shopping center, and most importantly, a genuine spirit. I’m
proud to call Wheaton my home, and I’m honored to be WUDAC Chair. </div>
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As many of you know, Wheaton is in the midst of a
transformation. In just the past year, three large apartment projects have opened,
adding almost 1000 new units to the Wheaton rental market. On the retail side,
the Costco at Wheaton Westfield opened less than 18 months ago. This may be
news to many of you, but the Wheaton Costco is already the 4<sup>th</sup>
busiest on the entire east coast. The coming years will bring even more change
to Wheaton, particularly with the new town square and the development of Lot
13. </div>
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Obviously, there is more to discuss than just redevelopment.
WUDAC’s successful walking tours have shown there are plenty of day-to-day
issues that need to be addressed, on issues related to signage/way-finding, lighting,
trash collection, landscaping, pedestrian safety, sidewalks, and more. <br />
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The bottom line is that WUDAC will continue to play an
important advisory role in relaying the community’s wishes to county officials
for all of these redevelopment and revitalization issues. And this is where you
come in. For WUDAC to fulfill its mission,
we need to hear from the community on the issues that are important to you and
Wheaton. There are a number of ways you can do this. First, WUDAC physically
meets on the second Tuesday of every month (except August), starting at 6pm. Our
next meeting is Tuesday, October 14. Every WUDAC agenda includes time for members
of the community to speak. </div>
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Alternatively, I invite you to contact me via e-mail at <a href="mailto:wudac@montgomerycountymd.gov">wudac@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>.</div>
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Finally, please make sure you continue to follow this blog. I admit that posting has been slow in the past few months, but be assured, we will post important Wheaton developments to this site. </div>
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Thank you for allowing me the opportunity to serve Wheaton. I
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Sincerely, </div>
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Devala Janardan<br />
Chair<br />
WUDAC</div>
Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-71754450474517318872014-09-08T14:07:00.000-04:002014-09-08T14:07:08.646-04:00WUDAC September Meeting AgendaAfter no meeting in August, WUDAC gets back into gear with the first meeting of WUDAC's year.<br />
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Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-54863633059308379982014-07-23T09:08:00.001-04:002014-07-23T09:12:30.043-04:00County Seeks Proposals for a Kitchen Incubator<div class="intro" style="background-attachment: initial; background-clip: initial; background-image: initial; background-origin: initial; background-position: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-size: initial; border: 0px; color: #222222; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">Montgomery County announces RFP for “kitchen incubator” to support Local Food Entrepreneurs.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">For the past year, the county has engaged in numerous discussions with local stakeholders and investors about the challenges faced by food entrepreneurs. Recently, Montgomery County’s Food Council wrote to County Executive Ike Leggett advocating for the creation of a kitchen incubator that would help support local entrepreneurs with licensed commercial kitchen space, technical assistance and business training.</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: Times, Times New Roman, serif;">In response, the executive has announced a Request for Proposals seeking an expert team to help the county accelerate the commercialization of creations from local food entrepreneurs. The deadline for the proposals is July 31. A copy of the RFP is <a href="http://www.choosemontgomerymd.com/documents/Kitchen_Incubator_RFP_.pdf">available online</a>. For more information, read the <a href="http://www6.montgomerycountymd.gov/apps/News/press/PR_details.asp?PrID=13890">press release</a>.</span></div>
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Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-30139962124908352482014-07-11T14:12:00.001-04:002014-07-11T14:17:42.282-04:00Downtown Wheaton Kicks-Off TGIF Summer Concerts & Movies<span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 22.5px;">Kick-off your weekend with great music or a movie in downtown Wheaton!</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #606060; font-family: Helvetica; line-height: 22.5px;"></span><br />
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Enjoy live music and movies every Friday July through August. Concerts are scheduled for 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Movies begin at dusk.</div>
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Bring a blanket, chair and your family and friends -- And don't forget to grab a bite to eat from one of our great local restaurants before or after the show!<br /><br /><span style="color: red;"><strong>Summer Series 2014 Lineup:</strong></span></div>
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July 11 Frozen (G)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132570" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 18</span></span> Invitation Band (Top 40)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132571" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">July 25</span></span> The Hunger Games: Catching Fire (PG-13)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132572" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 1</span></span> The Lego Movie (G)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132573" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 8</span></span> Fast & Furious 6 (PG-13)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132574" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 15</span></span> Grupo Latino Continental (Latin)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132575" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 22</span></span> John Stone Reggae Band (Reggae)<br /><span class="aBn" data-term="goog_2070132576" style="border-bottom-color: rgb(204, 204, 204); border-bottom-style: dashed; border-bottom-width: 1px; position: relative; top: -2px; z-index: 0;" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ" style="position: relative; top: 2px; z-index: -1;">August 29</span></span> The Nighthawks (Roots Rock, Blues)</div>
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<span style="color: red;">Download the event flyer </span><strong><a href="http://wheatonmd.us5.list-manage1.com/track/click?u=17b1d48ccaf72934c1a53d006&id=ad5533ebf0&e=03d0d543a8" style="color: #6dc6dd; font-weight: normal; word-wrap: break-word;" target="_blank"><span style="color: blue;">here</span></a></strong></div>
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The TGIF Summer Series is sponsored by Westfield Wheaton</div>
Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-11183348192897464042014-06-24T13:02:00.002-04:002014-06-24T13:06:25.590-04:00WUDAC Accepting Applications for New Committee Members - Small Businesses<br />
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County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill two vacancies on the Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee for representatives of Wheaton businesses that employ fewer than 10 people.<br />
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The 11-member Committee provides information and advice to the County Executive and the Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center regarding promotions, maintenance, service levels, and budgetary guidance for the downtown Wheaton Urban District.<br />
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Members serve three-year terms without compensation, but are eligible for reimbursement for travel and dependent care for meetings attended. Meetings are held on the second Tuesday of each month at 5:00 PM at the Mid-County Regional Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, Maryland.<br />
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Applicants of diverse backgrounds, professions, gender, geography, disability and ethnicity are encouraged to apply. An application, consisting of a brief cover letter and resume, should be sent by mail to County Executive Isiah Leggett, 101 Monroe Street, 2nd Floor, Rockville, MD 20850, or by email to <a href="mailto:countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov">countyexecutive.boards@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>.<br />
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Members of County boards, committees and commissions may not serve on more than one such group at a time. Leggett’s appointments are subject to confirmation by the County Council. Applications of those selected for appointment are made public as part of the confirmation process.</div>
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Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-33821566696118453202014-05-28T14:54:00.000-04:002014-05-28T14:54:06.838-04:00HELP DEFINE A VISION FOR DOWNTOWN WHEATON – MOVE WHEATON FORWARD BY PARTICIPATING IN THE WHEATON WALKING TOUR!<span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee (WUDAC) invites you to interact with others in the Wheaton community and our elected officials by participating in the Wheaton Walking Tour, scheduled for Saturday June 14, 2014, from 10AM – 1PM. The event will start at the Mid-County Regional Center at 2424 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">The purpose of this year’s tour is to generate community input and collaboration with elected officials. The event is structured into three main sections, providing time to: 1) walk selected portions of the Wheaton Urban District to gather information; 2) summarize the top issues and prepare for interaction with elected officials; 3) present findings to elected officials and engage in discussion to create substantive goals for the Urban District. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>SECTION I – 10AM – 11:15AM </b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">A WUDAC Committee Member will lead attendees around different designated areas around the Urban District. During the tour, each participant will collect ideas on the following: </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">• Way finding/Connectivity </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">• Use of public space </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">• Landscaping, greening, and streetscape </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">• Community Character </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>SECTION II – 11:15AM – 12 Noon </b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Groups will report back to the Mid-County Regional Center and will have 45 minutes in order to synthesize the top issues spotted during Section I of the event. Each group must also create a brief presentation summarizing their findings on their portion of the tour with a focus on all four themes. This presentation will be made to the elected officials under Section III. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;"><b>Section III – 12 Noon – 1PM </b></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Each group will present their main ideas and findings before our invited elected officials and special guests. The aim is to generate community input and collaboration with elected officials and to walk away with substantive takeaways from the day’s activity. </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">Your attendance is important to the success of the Walking Tour. Please confirm your attendance by June 11th, 2014 by contacting Ana Lopez Van Balen, Director of the Mid-County Regional Services Center, at 240-777-8100, or by e-mail at </span><a href="mailto:analopez.vanbalen@montgomerycountymd.gov" style="background-color: white; color: #326bb1; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; text-decoration: none;" target="_blank">analopez.vanbalen@montgomerycountymd.gov</a><span style="background-color: white; color: #1e1c1c; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px;">.</span>Devala Janardanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16382415485442360274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-33906709796595350082014-05-03T16:19:00.003-04:002014-05-03T16:19:29.119-04:00Meeting Minutes for Tuesday March 11, 2014
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-County Services
Center, 2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes,
Tuesday March 11, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present: </b>Henriot
St. Gerard(Chair), Devala Janardan(Vice Chair), Tom Stanton, Mirza Donegan,
Marian Fryer, William Moore, Jeannette Feldner, Nadia Sesay, Dan Thompson, Rick
Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Absent:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Luis Bonilla<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Pete McGinnity, Manager of Business
Development DGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guests:</b> Doug
Duncan, Virginia Sheard<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:07pm by Vice Chair Devala Janardan in
the temporary absence of the Chair, followed by introductions and a motion to
approve the February minutes.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Minutes
approved with a name spelling change.(Leventhal). Devala introduced Doug
Duncan, who in turn gave a little background on himself and stated he was there
to listen to issues of concern to the Wheaton Urban District. Devala then
turned the meeting over to Pete McGinnity for a RSC/Redevelopment report<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Directors
Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Pete McGinnity, in the
absence of the Mid-County Service Center Director Ana Lopez van Balen, gave a
combined RSC and Redevelopment report. He stated that Park and Planning will
transfer Veteran’s Park to the County. Also, the RSC has started the planning
for transfer of tenants from the Mid-County Center to other buildings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also noted that the County Council is
waiting on the CIP agreement before providing funding.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pete took questions from WUDAC members on
Redevelopment issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other topics touched on by Pete included an<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MCCAB meeting with their concerns on the BRT,
affordable housing, and State Highway projects as they relate to Georgia Ave,
the new WUDAC business Awards which have received nine nominations, and a
commendation to the Clean and Safe team for their great work during the winter
storms.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He further touched on a Night
Time Economy Task Force meeting with County Executive Ike Leggett and their
proceeding toward an implementation report.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other events noted included that Avalon Bay has asked for an
extension with the Planning Board until April and the Solaire apartment grand
opening is May 7<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly, Pete took questions about WRAC joining WUDAC.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He stated that this is not legally possible
and that WRAC will dissolve at the end of June.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Sub-Committee
Reports:<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Design:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dan Thompson
reported on the committee’s work to design a brochure towards our goal of a
walkable Wheaton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He wants both
sub-committees to meet together on March 24 to talk with County officials.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He hopes to include the issue of pedestrian
safety at this meeting.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Economic:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nadia Sesay
reported on a meeting they had to plan an event for Veterans Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This event would include music, family
activities and a contest for guests to visit area businesses.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>They are unsure who should take lead, WUDAC
or the Urban District staff.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After
discussion a motion was made and passed to ask the Urban District to take the
lead and for WUDAC to form a committee to plan the event.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chair Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Henriot St. Gerard announced that the
County Council voted not to give historic designation to the Youth Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He thanked WUDAC for their efforts on the
letter we sent.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was quoted during
testimony.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He then turned attention to
the WUDAC business awards.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He feels that
the sub-committees should handle the nominating process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The nominations are due March 17<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He also briefly touched on a $1 million
budget request from Parks to the County Council and hoped that we could get
some money for Veteran’s Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot
then brought up the Walking Tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Discussion then followed about the organization, stops and the
possibility of a Meet and Greet to end the tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot stated that he will study the issue
and we will talk about it further next month.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Other Business:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Dan Thompson questioned the new meeting
format and asked whether it was working.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He said the agenda headings were confusing.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Adjourn:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>7:27pm<o:p></o:p></span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-6995686547725323772014-05-03T16:14:00.001-04:002014-05-03T16:14:23.600-04:00Meeting Minutes for Tuesday February 11, 2014
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mid-County Services
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Meeting Minutes,
Tuesday February 11, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Henriot St. Gerard(Chair), Devala
Janardan(Vice Chair), Marian Fryer, Jeannette Feldner, Mirza Donegan, Dan
Thompson, Tom Stanton, Nadia Sesay, William Moore<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Members Absent: </b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Luis Bonilla, Rick Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen, Director, Mid-County
Services Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Pete McGinnity, Manager
of Business Development DGS<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Adam Fogel, Staff to Councilmember
Navarro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris Gillis, Staff to
Councilmember Levanthal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Phil Normandy,
Brookside Gardens.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Brooke Farquhar, Dominic
Quattrocchi, Bill Dwyer, Stephen Chandlee and Mary Bradford of Maryland-National
Capital Park and Planning<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>6:07pm by Chair Henriot St. Gerard,
followed by introductions.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was
made and passed to approve the January meeting minutes with a correction of a
member’s last name. A couple of community concerns about potholes, crosswalk
painting and burned out streetlights were addressed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot the passed the meeting to
representatives of the Park Dept<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Park and Planning
Discussion: </b>Brooke Farquhar discussed the possibility of events at Veterans
Park and awareness of connectivity of Urban District to Wheaton Regional Park.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Phil Normandy spoke of renovations to Brookside Gardens
which would be starting in about a month.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some regular events have been cancelled but believes Garden of Lights
will go on. They will be discouraging car traffic because parking will be so
limited during renovations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is
working on the Master Plan for Wheaton Regional Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">A discussion followed about traffic during the Garden of
Lights and ways to alleviate that.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also
discussed was the Master Plan for the park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Some additional comments from the Park and Planning staff included the
desire for a Beltway sign for the park, the need to connect Metro, the
interconnectivity of the Urban District to the park and the idea of how solving
these issues could go a long ways toward making Wheaton a destination.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Next, Brooke turned the discussion towards Veterans
Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chair Henriot St. Gerard stated
that we noted the limited use of the Park during our Walking tour.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would like to leverage the asset. Marian
Fryer informed the group that they used to have concerts and dances there and
with new residents that would be a good area to have activities.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Mary Bradford, director of the Parks Dept, noted that if you
provide the content they can provide the venue.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She agreed that urban parks needed lights, paths and seating.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She took questions from WUDAC members on
event sponsorships, budgeting and emphasized the fact that the Park is a buffer
between the Urban District and the residential neighborhood behind.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She stressed that it is important to show up
for budget hearings!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She hopes to come
back to form an advisory group.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Council Update:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Henriot then passed the meeting to Adam
Fogel, staff to Councilmember Navarro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Adam informed WUDAC that the Council was briefed by the Dept. of General
Services on the problems that historic preservation would add to the Wheaton
Youth Center Project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Those problems
included the cost, $7-8 million, and the take away of needed green space.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a public meeting on Feb. 13<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
at 7:00pm at the Wheaton Rec Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Councilmembers Levanthal and Navarro oppose the historic preservation
designation and want the project to go forward.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Lastly, Adam mentioned legislation introduced by Councilmember
Navarro.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Bill 13-14 would favor local
businesses in a tie vote for County procurement contracts and Bill 14-14 would
require employers seeking County business to provide health insurance to
employees<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Chris Gillis, staff to Councilmember Levanthal, announced
that the Arts and Humanities Council is thinking of coming to Wheaton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>WUDAC should send letter to support project<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Chair Report: </b>Henriot
informed WUDAC that WRAC is transferring their business award program to
us.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He led a brief overview of the
Awards and the selection process.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The
Executive Committee will vet the nominees.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>WRAC will offer nominations as well.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Discussion followed on how best to get input into this process.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Directors
Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>Ana Lopez van Balen reported
that there will be a meeting of the Wheaton Regional Park Citizens Association
at the Saddlebrook Center at 6:30pm Wednesday.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MCCAB is soliciting
nominations for their awards for Citizen of the Year and Civic Organization of
the Year to be presented at the Chamber of Commerce Awards Dinner on April 30<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also noted that MCCAB would like to work
jointly with WUDAC on towing<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>and
Bike-sharing issues.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">The Façade Improvement Program has had 4 property owners
express interest.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana also mentioned
that the Big Belly(trash compactor) contract was still several weeks away from
completion. Also, the Night Time Economy Task Force had a meeting with County
Executive Leggett.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Ana also noted that
they got a response back from the Transportation Dept. on our letter concerning
Town Square issues.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She handed members a
copy of the response.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Design: Dan Thompson shared that the committee work was
focused on our goals of a walkable Wheaton.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>We would like to have an event in conjunction with civic organizations
for businesses and would like to develop a brochure to help businesses become
compliant and recognize businesses that make progress.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>We would like to reach out to Transportation
and other County Departments and have a joint sub-committee meeting with economic
sub-committee to develop content.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Economic:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussed
possibility of a pop up event at Veteran’s Park, maybe around the 4<sup><span style="font-size: x-small;">th</span></sup>
of July or Irish Celtic theme for later.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>They will build a relationship with the VFW.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Two letters were submitted for review : Avalon Bay and the
Rec Center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After discussion, motions
were made and passed to send both letters, the Avalon Bay letter with slight
changes and the Rec Center letter with no changes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10402507889910448088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6082073665991796601.post-477363056528107162014-03-10T18:56:00.001-04:002014-03-10T18:56:11.619-04:00Meeting Minutes Tuesday January 14th, 2014
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District Advisory Committee<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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Services Center, 2424 Reedie Drive Wheaton MD 20902<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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Gerard(Chair), Devala Janardan(Vice Chair), Tom Stanton, Jeannette Feldner,
Mirza Donegan, Nadia Sesay, Marian Fryer, William Moore, Luis Bonilla, Dan
Thompson, Rick Kessler<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Staff Present:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Ana Lopez van
Balen, Director, Mid-County Services Center<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Guests:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Chris Gillis, Staff
to Councilmember Levanthal.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Randal
Spadoni, resident.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Call to Order:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">6:09pm by Chair
Henriot St. Gerard.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A motion was made
and passed to approve the December Meeting Minutes with one correction.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>This was followed by guest introductions.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Chair Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Henriot St. Gerard
noted that the letter for capital requests has been sent to the Council.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is drafting a congratulatory letter to
Craig Rice and wishes to invite him or a member of his staff to our
meeting.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He will send out this week.
Letter for general funds budget request will be sent out before the end of the
month.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Henriot responded
to an email from WUDAC member Dan Thompson about inviting the press to cover
our meetings.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Henriot will reach out to
the Gazette and send an email with our agenda.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>He reached out to members about sharing ideas for publicity.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Henriot next spoke
of this year's walking tour and the need to contact parties this month to see
how to proceed.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He is also thinking of a
community meeting to introduce ourselves and to recruit members.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Several members then shared ideas about the
walking tour.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Director's Report:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">Ana Lopez van Balen
recapped the many problems associated with the "polar vortex",
including 6 water main breaks and a gas leak.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She also touched on
the Council work towards the Redevolpment contract and its budgetary
requirements but it will be a couple of months before a community update.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">She also went on to
inform WUDAC that the they have had favorable responses to the Facade
Improvement Program.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also, the NEA
"Our Town" grant request was sent yesterday.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>MCCAB will hold a meeting with the County
Executive at the Mid-County Rec Center next week.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ana then turned the
discussion to The WUDAC capital request and a meeting that took place with the
Parks Department about Veteran's Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>She recommended inviting them to a WUDAC meeting to discuss the
Park.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>She also recommended that the
Dept. of Transportation be invited to talk about pedestrian safety.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;">County Council Report:</span></b><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Chris
Gillis, staff to Councilmember Levanthal, updated WUDAC on the Wheaton Rec
Center development.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There will be a
public hearing on Tuesday Feb. 25th for historic preservation status.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Councilmember Levanthal does not support
historic preservation for this project.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Chris then explained the process that this designation will move
through.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">The County
Executive will submit the Capital Budget tomorrow and Chris urged WUDAC of the
need to study it.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>He mentioned that the
Council will receive an update on Wheaton Redevelopment on Jan. 28th.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Also noted was Councilmember Roger Berliner's
introduction of legislation(Bill 33-13) to reduce the width of travel and
turning lanes to make roadways more pedestrian friendly.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Lastly, WUDAC
members asked Chris questions about zoning and he responded with a background
on the zoning update.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Marian Fryer
suggested someone come speak with WUDAC about this.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">SubCommittee Report:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Design:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Dan Thompson handed out a draft letter to the
Council about the need for a continuous Town Square.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Discussion followed and a motion was made and
passed to accept the letter with changes.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Economic:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>No report<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Other Business:<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Ana mentioned that
sub-committees are scheduled to meet Jan. 27 and that she can't attend unless
they are moved to Mid-County Rec Center as she is attending the budget forum<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Devala asked about
testimony on the Wheaton Youth Center<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Luis Bonilla
brought up that towing is still a problem in the Urban District.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A brief discussion followed.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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