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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMintues 2000 tr` n7 1 .j `• 45 Memorial Review Board Meeting of August 30, 2000 Minutes Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Maria Enriquez, Lee June, Gilbert Williams 1. The meeting was called to order at approximately 5:40 P.M. 2. The minutes from the Meeting of July 12 were approved. 3. Guests were Ted DeLeon, Luisa Fuentes and Ernesto Sanchez. Ted DeLeon gave the history of the Quinto Sol mural which has been discovered at the new Ramon's Restaurant under construction on Grand River Avenue. Ted talked about the Quinto Sol program which was the center for Hispanic community activities during the late sixties and early seventies. The mural is a tribute to Hispanic history and culture in the Western world and also symbolized the pride and growth of the Hispanic community in Lansing. The Quinto Sol Project will restore the mural and prepare a celebration for the community in recognition of the mural and the Hispanic people of the Greater Lansing area. 4. The Board supported the vision and proposal of the Quinto Sol Project and indicated that it would recommend that the City provide support and encouragement to the Project, as well as participate in the celebration. Maria moved and Lee seconded a motion to send a letter to City Council stating its support for the Project and encouraging the Mayor and City Council to also support and participate in the Project. (See attached letter.) 5. The meeting was adjourned at 6:30 P.M. AS1Ar ti,t' C OFFICE OF THE MAYOR 9th Floor,City Hall 124 W.Michigan Avenue Lansing,Michigan 48933-1694 (517)4a3-4141 (Voice) (517)410-4479(rDD) (517)483-6066(Fax) �ICHIO �; David C. Hollister, Mayor September 11, 2000 Lansing City Council Lansing City Hall Lansing, Michigan To the Council: On August 30, 2000 the Memorial Review Board met with Ted DeLeon, Luisa Fuentes and Ernie Sanchez, proprietors of Ramon's North Restaurant, representing the Circle of Indigenous Races for Community Leadership and Empowerment, to discuss their application for a memorial for the Quinto Sol mural that was discovered at the new Ramon's Restaurant. We had a wonderful meeting during which Mr. DeLeon discussed in great detail the history of the Chicano-Latino community-in Lansing from the 1960s, the community programs that existed at the site of the mural and the story of many of the leaders of the Chicano-Latino community. Mr. DeLeon also explained the history of the mural, including the story that the mural tells of Hispanic culture in the New World going back to the time of the Aztecs. The Memorial Review Board moved to establish the Quinto Sol Mural as a memorial in Lansing. We further agreed to recommend that the City express its appreciation to the Chicano- Latino community for restoring the Mural and making it accessible to the whole City. And we recommend that the City—through the Council and the Mayor's Office—work with the Chicano- Latino Community to support a celebration of the Mural, its story and the contributions of the Chicano-Latino community to the City of Lansing. Mr. DeLeon will be meeting with leaders of the Chicano-Latino community to discuss ways to celebrate the Mural and let us know how the community wishes to proceed. Once he has contacted us, we will share this information with Council and the Mayor's Office and discuss what we can do together. If I can provide further information to the Council, please let me know. ncerelyy, �cfil . zv(�-tgt David M. Wiener Executive Assistant to the Mayor Staff to the Memorial Review Board "Equal Opportunity Employer' Dngham. County Toard of Commissioners CHAIRPERSON l INGHAM COUNTY COUR71 IOUSE l�ARY R.ST1D P.O,BOX 319 DISTRICT 4 MASON,MICHIGAN 40854-0310 CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM TELEPHONE:(517)870-rZ00 MARK GREBNER FAX:(517)676 726A DISTRICT 9 web ske;www,ingryam.org VICE-CHAIRPERSON PRO TEM - BECKY SENNETr MICHAEL SEVERING DISTRICT 3 BOARD COORDINATOR - S - JEAN M.MCDONALD MEMORANDUM ,>Isrl�lcr� ANNE,IWLEY TO: David Wiener and Committee Members OISTRICt 2 RANDYSCHAFER FROM: Commissioner Wallace` al DISTRICT 5 rov WALLACE JUALLUISTRI075 DATE: December 5, 2000 JOHN CZARNECKI OISTRICT7 SUBJECT: Resolution Naming the New Courts Facility as"the"Veterans .ALFREDA SCHMIDT Memorial Hall of Justice" CISTRICT 9 ORGIL BERNERO I apologize for not being able to attend the meeting scheduled.on Wednesday, DISTRICT 1D December 13'. I am submitting a copy of the resolution I submitted to the Law& 'rHomq MINTER Courts Coznmittcc. The resolution is supported by the Republican Caucus and 01STRICT it Ingham County Department of Veterans.Affairs. PAUL C.PRATT 0ISTRICT 12 The naming of the new consolidated courts building"the Veterans Memorial Hall I=ALVIN LYNCH DISTRICT 13 of Justice"is non-political and honors veterans of every race, creed, natiohality, religion and sex, The naming of the building does not detract from the Grady Porter building and also pays tribute to Grady who is a veteran of World War 11, This is a Win-Win situation for all involved and a lasting tribute to those who served their country in the pursuit of liberty and justice which we all enjoy today. Please call me if you have any questions or need further information_ ,'ngtium Courtly is an Equal OFpmluniay Gnp"'D" Introduccd by Commissioner Wallace Juall of the: INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS RESOLUTION NAMING THE NEW CONSOLIDATED COURTS FACILITY AS: "THE VETERANS MEMORIAL HALL OF JUSTICE" WHEREAS, the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee has registered their support to name the new courts facility the"Veterans Memorial Hall of Justice"; and WHEREAS, the Ingham County Veterans Affairs Committee and the Department of Veterans Affairs have rcccivcd a favorable response from veterans on the name of "Veterans Memorial Hall of Justice"; and WHEREAS, the previous building in Lansing dedicated to veterans, the Civic Center, no longer exists; and WHEREAS,Veterans are comprised of every race, creed, nationality, religion and sex, and have honorably served their country in the pursuit of liberty and justice which we all enjoy today; and WHEREAS, such a name would be a fitting tribute to the veteran population of Ingham County without political overtones; and WHEREAS, this is an excellent opportunity ity to honor all veterans for their dedication and ultimate sacrifices that have made the freedoms we enjoy possible. THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners hereby recommends naming the new consolidated courts facility as "the Veterans Memorial Hall of Justice". Memorial Review Board Meeting of February 9, 2000 23 23 Minutes Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Gladys Beckwith, Maria Enriquez, Pat Heyden, Lee June, Gilbert Williams. 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:35 P.M. by Chairperson Hubbell. 2. The minutes from the December and January meetings were approved. 3. The draft ordinance amendment was reviewed and discussed. The amendment was agreed to as is, however, the Board stated that the amendment should state that if the name change is for a public street, then the process followed is the process set forth in the MRB Ordinance. If, on the other hand, the name change is for a private street in a housing development, then the process followed is the process set forth in the Planning Chapter of the Code of Ordinances for zoning. 4. The Board reviewed the annual report which is an update of the "Memorial Review Board Chronology." Several changes were discussed. It was then suggested that the Board members review the items in the report and come to the next meeting with any recommended changes. 5. Maria Enriquez gave a report on the activities of the Cesar Chavez Commission. The annual dinner is scheduled for Friday, March 31. Vice President Gore has been invited. It is hoped that he or another member of the Clinton Administration will attend. A resolution has been introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives to declare Chavez birthday as a state holiday. The Commission will send a letter supporting this resolution to Representative Garza. It was suggested that the Board liaison composed of Maria and Pat Heyden meet with Santiago Rios, Chair of the Chavez Commission, to discuss ideas regarding a recognition of Chavez. Pat Heyden said that she would be willing to do historical research on any ideas that emerged from such a meeting. Pat Compos is also doing research on Chavez history in Lansing. 6. David Wiener gave an update on the Veterans Memorial project at Mt. Hope Cemetery, and on the Theater Historical District project in downtown Lansing. 7. The Board discussed the proposal from the Friends of Comstock organization and the Walnut Neighborhood Association to honor Jane Mannix by naming the Comstock Park Warming Building for her. After discussion about the presentation made at the last meeting by Bonnie Bennett, representing both organizations, Pat Heyden moved, seconded by Lee June, to recommend to the Park Board that a plaque be placed at the Warming House commemorating the contributions of Jane Mannix to the Park. The Board approved the motion. 8. There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:28 P.M. Memorial Review Board - Meeting of December 13, 2000 Minutes Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Bonnie Bennett, Maria Enriquez, Lee June, Gil Williams. Guests: County Commissioners Calvin Lynch and Alfreda Schmidt. 1. The meeting was called to order at 5:40 P.M. 2. A) Commissioner Lynch presented an overview of the County Commissioner process regarding the naming of the new City-County Consolidated Court Facility. Some Commissioners had requested that the building be named in honor of veterans, for example, the Veterans Memorial Hall of Justice. Commissioner Lynch said that other Commissioners did not support such a designation, that they believed the recent recognition of veterans at the Mt. Hope Cemetery was sufficient to honor veterans. Commissioner Lynch also said there was little interest by the Board on naming the building after a particular person. There was agreement that the Grady Porter designation should remain for the existing County Building. B) Commissioner Alfreda Schmidt made a presentation in which she recommended that the Court Facility be named in honor of veterans. She said that such a designation in no way reflects upon the lost of the Civic Center or should be seen as a criticism of the City. She said that there are many veterans and many families of veterans in our community that would appreciate this memorial. C) Commissioner Lynch said that he believed that naming the Facility in honor of veterans would, in fact, recall all the bad feelings over the loss of the Civic Center and that if the Building name were ever changed and torn down, it would create the same outcry that the demolition of the Civic Center caused. He also said that veterans would be honored in the Building through displays of veteran memorabilia and the Exchange Club Wall of Freedom. D) Gil Williams suggested a generic name such as "The City County Memorial Building: Dedicated to the Citizens and Taxpayers of Ingham County." Calvin Lynch said such a generic name might be the right approach. E) The Memorial Review Board decided not to make a specific recommendation at this point in time, but to consider ideas at a later date. (The Building is scheduled for opening in July, 2001.) Commissioners Lynch and Schmidt thanked the Board for their time and consideration. 3. Maria Enriquez gave a report on the discussions of the Cesar Chavez Commission regarding a memorial to Cesar Chavez. Several ideas have been proposed including: a) naming the Shiawasee Street Bridge; b) changing or adding the name Cesar Chavez to Grand River Avenue from Oakland Avenue to Washington Street; c) naming the Riverwalk or a section of the Riverwalk in honor of Cesar Chavez. The Commission would like to make a decision by April in time for an announcement at its annual dinner. The Board discussed the process for changing a street name and that would have to be approached as a campaign. Maria will report our discussion back to Santiago Rios, Chair of the Commission. 4. Maria Enriquez reported on the Quinto Sol project. A Community Symposium and celebration is being planned. It will include a history of the mural, a photography exhibit produced by Gilberto Martinez. Other programs related to Lansing Hispanic heritage are being discussed, including a program for youth. The Julian Samora Institute at MSU had also been asked to participate in the program. 5. The Amendment to the MRB Ordinance is still being rewritten by the Law Department. We will have a report on it next month. 6. The calendar for next year was presented by the Chairperson. It was supported by Williams and seconded by June and adopted by the Board. The meetings will continue to be the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 P.M. in the Mayor's Conference Room. 7. The election of officers for the Board will be on the agenda for the January meeting. 8. There was some concern about the Veteran's Plaque on the Michigan Avenue bridge. It is still partially obscured by benches and newspaper boxes. And it is still dirty. David Wiener was authorized to write a letter to an appropriate authority to see what could be done about this. 9. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 P.M. Memorial Review Board Meeting of January 12, 2000 Minutes Attending: William Hubbell, Chair; Lee June, Gilbert Williams. Absent: Gladys Beckwith, Maria Enriquez, Pat Heyden. 1 . The meeting was called to order by Chairperson Hubbell who noted that there was not a quorum to conduct business, but we would proceed with the agenda for information on non action items. 2. Bonnie Bennett of the Friend of Comstock Park made a presentation on the organization's proposal to naive the Comstock Park Warming House in honor of Jane Mannix. She gave the history of Ms. Mannix's participation in the neighborhood and her contributions to Comstock Park. Ms. Mannix has lived in Lansing for 20 years, helped start the SHARE food program and assisted in establishing new sites for the Food Movers program. She helped the neighborhood adopt Comstock Park and assisted in getting petitions to establish the ice rink at the Park. She assisted in fixing the Warming House and making the Park a place for special events, including concerts and fairs. Ms. Manmx was president of the Northwest Neighborhood Alliance for three years and assisted in starting a community garden in their neighborhood. Ms. Mannix received the JCPenny Golden Rule Award in 1997 and has been nominated by her neighborhood for the Bea Christy Award. She lives in a home that was built by Habitat for Humanity. Because there was not a quorum of the Board no official action or recommendation could be taken. The Board indicated that they would seek additional information about the names of the Park and the house to make sure that naming the house would not create a conflict with existing history. The Board also reconunended that Ms. Bennett meet with the Parks Board as any naine change will be their decision. 3. The Board reviewed the proposed amendments to the Ordinance and sent it back to the Law Department for completion. 4. David Wiener gave an update on the Theater District Historic Plaque project and indicated that Tom Shiels has received a Gannett Foundation grant and has asked the Board and the Mayor's Office to assist in the placement of the plaque once it has been prepared. Mr. Wiener indicated that the Mayor's Office would assist in this project. 5. Mr. Wiener reported on the status of the Memorial to General Logan and all veterans at the Mt. Hope Cemetery. A design has been selected and the Parks Department is getting bids on the project. The flag pole and memorial will be installed by May m tune for a ceremony prior to Memorial Day. 6. Mr. Wiener gave an update on the Subcommittee on Cesar Chavez on behalf of Maria Enriquez. Ms. Enriquez has begun discussion with the Commission about their ideas for a memorial and will report to us at a future meeting. 7. Mr. Wiener read an email from Pat Heyden regarding the history of the name of Grand River Avenue as Franklin Street. 8. There being no other business to come before the board, the meeting was adjourned at 6:45 P.M. Memorial Review Board ,`; 3 F 1 28 Chronology - ISSUE ACTION DATE Golf Course Starter Houses: Approved both applications November, 1996 Ron Borseth at Sycamore from the Parks Board and Golf Course sent on to City Council for George Harlow at Grosbeck their information. Golf Course Proposed Ordinance change Presented ordinance February, 1997 to review applications at first amendments to City Council. Board meeting after Approved by City Council. application is presented to the Clerk. Meetings shall be held monthly, but may be cancelled if there are no agenda items. Received proposal from the Approved proposal and June, 1997 Principal Shopping District to approved first Century Row establish Century Row memorial from Oldsmobile. memorials along South City Council passed a Washington Avenue. resolution(#285) to support the Century Row project and ask that the MRB review and approve the naming of each berm. Asked that the Lansing LEPFA Executive Director August, 1997 Entertainment and Public Peter Sullivan indicated an Facility Authority (LEPFA) interest in the project and consider establishing historic suggested that a photographic displays of subcommittee be established Lansing at the Lansing to discuss the display and Center and City Market. funding. The subcommittee was never established. Memorial Review Board Chronology Received applicaton to Held several meetings on this Fall, 1997 rename the Kingsley proposal. Consulted with the Community Center to the Parks Board and the Kingsley Richard and Olivia Letts Center Board. Approved Community Center. proposal and sent recommendation to City Council who approved proposal. Co-sponsored with the Parks Department a memorial service naming the Letts Center. Received proposal from Recommended proposal be April, 1998 Friends of Pamela Hilton and forwarded to City Council for the Parks Board to create a their information-- did not name a memorial garden at require Council approval. the Potter Park Zoo in her honor and to make available memorials for others at the same site. Received application to name Approved application and June, 1998 the Gier Park Concession sent to City Council who Stand in honor of Claude approved proposal. Ramey. Presentation by Tom Shiels Waiting on Tom to present a July, 1998 to establish an historical written proposal to the Board. plaque to commemorate downtown theaters as part of Lansing's theatrical history. Received a letter from a real After explaining the street August, 1998 estate developer to rename renaming process to the Beechfield Street to Fairfield potential applicant, he Place. decided not to request a street name change. Memorial Review Board Chronology Thelma Osteen Comfort Approved application and January, 1999 Station. sent to City Council for approval. Mary Margaret Murphy Woll Cooperated with Parks Board February, 1999 Memorial Room at Foster in designation of this Community Center. memorial. Revisited proposal to LEPFA Permanent display not April, 1999 to establish historic display at approved,but interest Lansing Center. expressed in photo exhibits. Approval of Workers Worked with AFL-CIO, June, 1999 Memorial at Wentworth Park. Lansing Labor Council and Parks Board and Department to establish memorial site.' Lansing Downtown Historic Sent letter to Gannett June, 1999 Theater District. Foundation in support of grant application. Gier Community Center Cooperated with Parks Board Summer, 1999 Room to honor Verna in designating a room at Gier Ozanich. Community Center to honor long-time volunteer Verna Ozanich. Established Zubkus Way. Approved application and October, 1999 made recommendation to City Council to establish Zubkus Way next to new Catera plant. Veterans Memorial at Mt. Worked with Veterans groups November, 1999 Hope Cemetery. and Park Board to establish a memorial to General Logan and all veterans at the entrance to Mt. Hope Cemetery. Memorial Review Board Chronology Amendment to MRB Began discussions on December, 1999 ordinance regarding naming amending ordinance to new streets. simplify process for naming new streets and make consistent with existing law. Appointed a liaison to meet Liaison appointed to work December, 1999 with Cesar Chavez with Cesar Chavez Commission. Commission to explore appropriate memorials to Cesar Chavez. Historic Theater District Working with Public Service Through 1999 plaque proposal received a Department and Michigan grant from Gannett Bureau of History to place Foundation and support from plaque. the Principal Shopping District Board. _ _ •. tr� Memorial Review Board ` Chronology j �► 2� tE3 ISSUE ACTION DATE Golf Course Starter Houses: Approved both applications November, 1996 Ron Borseth at Sycamore from the Parks Board and Golf Course sent on to City Council for George Harlow at Grosbeck their information. Golf Course Proposed Ordinance change Presented ordinance February, 1997 to review applications-at first amendments to City Council. Board meeting after Approved by City Council. application is presented to the Clerk. Meetings shall be held monthly, but may be cancelled if there are no agenda items. Received proposal from the Approved proposal and June, 1997 Principal Shopping District to approved first Century Row establish Century Row memorial from Oldsmobile. memorials along South City Council passed a Washington Avenue. resolution (#285) to support the Century Row project and ask that the MRB review and approve the naming of each berm. Asked that the Lansing LEPFA Executive Director August, 1997 Entertainment and Public Peter Sullivan indicated an Facility Authority (LEPFA) interest in the project and consider establishing historic suggested that a photographic displays of subcommittee be established Lansing at the Lansing Center to discuss the display and and City Market. funding. The subcommittee was never established. Memorial Review Board Chronology Received applicaton to Held several meetings on this Fall, 1997 rename the Kingsley proposal. Consulted with the Community Center to the Parks Board and the Kingsley Richard and Olivia Letts Center Board. Approved Community Center. proposal and sent recommendation to City Council who approved proposal. Co-sponsored with the Parks Department a memorial service naming the Letts Center. Received proposal from Recommended proposal be April, 1998 Friends of Pamela Hilton and forwarded to City Council for the Parks Board to create a their information-- did not name a memorial garden at require Council approval. the Potter Park Zoo in her honor and to make available memorials for others at the same site. Received application to name Approved application and June, 1998 the Gier Park Concession sent to City Council who Stand in honor of Claude approved proposal. Ramey. Presentation by Tom Shiels to Waiting on Tom to present a July, 1998 establish an historical plaque written proposal to the to commemorate downtown Board. theaters as part of Lansing's theatrical history. Received a letter from a real After explaining the street August, 1998 estate developer to rename renaming process to the Beechfield Street to Fairfield potential applicant, he Place. decided not to request a street name change. Thelma Osteen Comfort Approved application and January, 1999 Station. sent to City Council for approval. Memorial Review Board Chronology Mary Margaret Murphy Woll Cooperated with Parks Board February, 1999 Memorial Room at Foster in designation of this Community Center. memorial. Revisited proposal to LEPFA Permanent display not April, 1999 to establish historic display at approved, but interest Lansing Center. expressed in photo exhibits. Approval of Workers Worked with AFL-CIO, June, 1999 Memorial at Wentworth Park. Lansing Labor Council and Parks Board and Department to establish memorial site.' Lansing Downtown Historic Sent letter to Gannett June, 1999 Theater District. Foundation in support of grant application. Gier Community Center Cooperated with Parks Board Summer, 1999 Room to honor Verna in designating a room at Gier Ozanich. Community Center to honor long-time volunteer Verna Ozanich. Established Zubkus Way. Approved application and October, 1999 made recommendation to City Council to establish Zubkus Way next to new Catera plant. Veterans Memorial at Mt. Worked with Veterans November, 1999 Hope Cemetery. groups and Park Board to establish a memorial to General Logan and all veterans at the entrance to Mt. Hope Cemetery. Amendment to MRB Began discussions on December, 1999 Ordinance regarding naming amending ordinance to new streets. simplify process for naming new streets and make consistent with existing law. Memorial Review Board Chronology Appointed a liaison to meet Liaison appointed to work December, 1999 with Cesar Chavez with Cesar Chavez Commission. Commission to explore appropriate memorials to Cesar Chavez. Historic Theater District Working with Public Service Through 1999 plaque proposal received a Department and Michigan grant from Gannett Bureau of History to place Foundation and support from plaque. the Principal Shopping District Board.