Prior to the meeting a lively discussion about the partying and vandalism at Lincoln Park was started. Benjamin Kinlow from the Seattle Police department was in attendance with some positive suggestions. He said the gangs are well organized with lookouts and cell phones, so they are generally gone by the time the police arrive. He recommended that residents keep an incident log and take license numbers if possible. Officer Kinlow is available to help neighbors organize for block watches. It was also suggested that more events be organized for the park, so there is more wholesome activity, such as dog walks, going on. Some of the street side shrubbery could be trimmed too.

President Bruce Butterfield called the meeting to order. In attendance were: Phil Sweetland, Vicky Schmitz-Block, Carolyn, Vlad Oustimovich, Ann Dunbar, Leon Harmon, Benjamin Kinlow, and Kathleen Dellplain.

Fall Festival was to be held Sunday October 15, 2006. Members were requested to man the Fauntleroy Community Association booth and help with clean-up.

Mayor Greg Nichols has been invited to a Spring FCA meeting. The date will be announced.

Ann Dunbar reported that 33 welcome bags have been sent out since summer. Some people are joining FCA through these contacts. It’s good to meet your new neighbors in addition to creating community spirit.

Vlad Oustimovitch reported that the speakers at the SW Dist council were explaining Proposition One, and Initiative One, both are about tax increases for transportation. They received a cold reception.

The treasury report was O.K.ed.

The Fauntleroy watershed seems to be in good shape. Despite the dry weather, the water flow is good. There is concern about the return of the salmon; no salmon have been sighted in the cove. The drumming for the salmon will be the weekend of October 21.

Leon Harmon reported on his effort to improve the Cloverdale walk. Many people use that path, but it is deteriorating and slippery when wet. Stan Locke helped Leon with the forms but a neighborhood petition is needed. It was suggested that we get Leon some “Membership Matters” brochures to pass out to his neighbors while he collects signatures. It was also mentioned that he contact John Eskaline with SDOT for a small grant and simple fund application.

It looks like the lighted crosswalk at the new Kenyon Street entrance to Lincoln Park is coming along. A pole should be set soon.

Members were urged to send letters and emails to the Seattle School Board in regard to the Fauntleroy School. The Fauntleroy school building is necessary as a community center and the Fauntleroy Children’s Center is very important to keeping families in the neighborhood.

Next month’s meeting will be November 14th.

The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 by President Bruce Butterfield.

Minutes by Kathleen Dellplain