RCA's July Meeting Reminder & Agenda

When: July 13, 2009 7:30PM - 9PM
Where: Rosedale Recreation Center - 17th & Gales Streets, NE


SPECIAL GUESTS

• Brendan McElroy – Director, DPR's Aquatic Department (brendan.mcelroy@dc.gov)
• Antonio Roberson – Owner of Langston Bar & Grill

INTRODUCTIONS

7:30 Welcome & Agenda Review (5 min, Necothia)

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS & DISCUSSIONS

7:35 DPR's Aquatic Department Director Brendan McElroy and other DPR Aquatic Department staff, including a representative from their Capitol Projects team, will discuss the following regarding the Rosedale outdoor pool:

• Provide existing pool programming available
• Seek community input on potential aquatic programs
• How the existing pool will be integrated into the proposed new Rosedale Community Center - pool-house, locker rooms, restrooms, showering and changing facilities, etc.
• Discuss adding "comfort" elements to the pool area - seating, tables, shading canopy, etc.
• Discuss feasibility of funding and constructing an integrated "spray park" adjacent to the pool grounds during the community center construction

7:55 Antonio Roberson, owner of Langston Bar & Grill, will discuss how Benning Road Business Association and RCA can collaborate to enhance and support Benning Road businesses and the Rosedale community.

MINUTES, REPORTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:10 Approval of June meeting minutes (Ken)

8:15 Reports

• President/VP Report & Discussion (5 min, Necothia)
• Treasurer's Report & Discussion (5 min, Ken)
• Transportation Committee Report & Discussion (5 min, Ken)
• Outreach Committee Report & Discussion (5 min, Brit & Necothia)
• Garden Committee Report & Discussion (5 min, Karen)
• PSA 103 Report & Discussion (5 min, Brenda)

OLD BUSINESS

• RCA members will discuss and vote on changing the meeting start time from 7:30pm to 7pm (5 min, Ken)
• RCA members will discuss alternative meeting locations once the Rosedale Recreation (Community) Center close for construction (5 min, Ken)
• Discuss/seek volunteers to establish and publish a periodic (quarterly) Rosedale Community newsletter for distribution (Necothia, 5 min)

NEW BUSINESS

• General Discussion (All, as time permits)

ADJOURN

*** SUMMER RECESS - NO AUGUST RCA MONTHLY MEETING ***