So long 2016, hello 2017!

Please join us at the January General Meeting of your Neighborhood Council this Wednesday evening, January 4, at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. We Start at 6:30pm on the dot, and we will be outta there by 8.
The agenda is attached, but most importantly we will be voting for the Executive Committee Officers that keep this chaos make sense to you.

That brings me to the next item...

This will be my last post of the year, and my last post as your Neighborhood's Communications Officer.
It's been fun, and I'm sad to be leaving.
I am stepping down, effective January 5, 2017 for personal reasons. You might say that I need some "Tim Time".
Drop by the meeting to say hello/goodbye. -Tim

Vehicles Must Be Moved In Browne's Addition For Leaf Pickup

Fall leaf pickup is coming to the Browne's Addition neighborhood Tuesday, December 6 and Wednesday, December 7. 

Starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday crews will be sweeping the north/south streets. Cars that are not removed from these north/south streets will be towed at the owner’s expense. 

Starting at 9 a.m. on Wednesday crews will be sweeping the east/west streets. Cars that are not removed from these east/west streets will be towed at the owner’s expense.

Remember not to rake leaves onto the street. Leaves that fall into a yard are the property owners' responsibility. City crews remove only the leaves that fall naturally into the streets. 

In the event of snow, leaf pickup will be postponed until weather allows.

Your Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council is very pleased to announce that we will be holding our December Holiday Gathering in the Historic EJ Roberts Mansion, located at 1923 W First Ave. in the Browne's Addition Neighborhood.

Mark your calendar for December 7, 2016, 6:30pm - 8:00pm.

You are encouraged to bring a food dish, and or your favorite beverage. 

A very special Thank-You goes out to Mary Moltke and her staff for this gracious invitation.

**Please note the change of venue for this gathering**

-Tim

Elections over?
Not so fast.... Your Neighborhood Council will hold it's elections on January 4, 2017.
We promise that we will take it easy on you. No mud slinging, no threats of prosecution, no promises of building walls.
We need a few good folks to fill some very important positions on the Executive Committee.
This is your chance to get involved in guiding the direction of your neighborhood.
We need to fill the positions of Secretary and Communications Officer, as these positions are being vacated.
Though these positions are up for grabs, all positions can be challenged.
Chair, Vice-chair, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, and several positions as Member(s) at Large.
If you feel like you would like to get involved and join the team, be at our January 4, 2017 General Meeting and let us know.

-Tim

SPOKANE ARTS GRANTS AWARDS

SPOKANE ARTS GRANTS AWARDS: SAGA 

Spokane Arts Grants Awards SAGA seeks to enrich our artistic vitality and cultural vibrancy within our city. To support this overarching mission, SAGA's goal is simple. To serve as a catalyst to foster a robust, healthy arts community where artists, non-profit arts and culture, and creative industries thrive. Together, we can tell the story about how the arts enliven Spokane.

The new grants program will begin in January of 2017.

Spokane Arts will be presenting information on the new granting program, made possible by the Admissions Tax Ordinance, Spokane Arts Grants Awards SAGA. We are seeking artists of all disciplines, arts and community organizations to provide feedback about what is important to you!  We will be hosting two one-hour repeat sessions on November 15 at 11:00 am to noon or 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox. Admission is FREE but seating is limited. Get your FREE tickets here. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2705247

Hey!

It's November and the weather is about to make a change in the direction of winter here in Browne's Addition.

Why not take a break from the leaf patrol, and join us on Wednesday evening, November 2, 2016 at the MAC for your Neighborhood Council's General Meeting?

No Hillary, no Donald, no political agenda. We are just neighbors talking about the direction of your neighborhood.

We meet at 6:30 PM this Wednesday, downstairs at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

We start on time, so please be prompt. I'll see that you are outta there by 8!

See the attached agenda..

-Tim

TODAY!

Attention to photos sent regarding 2029 W. Second Ave. property

Hello,

A few weeks ago I asked our BANC communications officer, Tim Finneran, to forward the public notice for the application of a demolition permit related to the property at 2029 W. Second Ave. to our neighborhood council. I also asked Tim to include photos of the building that was planned to occupy this address. In error, I provided copy written photos in my email to Tim.  This was my error.

Respecting the legal rights of the owners of those photos, I ask you to delete any copies you have of these photos and to not make any that you have public in any manner.

These photos will be removed from any form of electronic media used by our executive committee.

Thank you for your attention to this and my apologies for any inconvenience this causes you and also to the legal owners of the photos.

Rick Biggerstaff

Chair, Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council

The October General Meeting is tonight!
I lost track of time and am sorry for the short notice!
We meet at 6:30 pm in the Museum of Arts and Culture, and we will have you home by eight.
Please join us.
The agenda is below.

-Tim

Your Neighborhood Council urges your input

Ernst and Sloan LLC has applied for a demolition permit for the building at 2029 W 2nd Avenue. The permit was filed on September 23, 2016.

The neighborhood has 10 calendar days to submit comments or concerns.

Your Neighborhood Council urges your input.

You have until October 2nd, 2016 to respond to the Spokane City Department of Building Services to reply to this permit.

Department of Building Services
Spokane City Hall, Third Floor
808 W Spokane Falls Blvd
Spokane, WA. 99201-3343
(509-)625-6300

Reminder that a Public Discussion Forum will be held tomorrow evening.

The subject of discussion will be the proposed demolition of an older home in the neighborhood, and the construction of a new project on that site.

 The proposed project is located on the South East corner of Second Avenue, and Chestnut Street, across from the park.

 Asher Ernst, one of the new owner's of the property will be attending to answer your questions.

We will meet tomorrow evening, September 15th at 7pm at the E.J. Roberts Mansion. 1923 W First Ave, Spokane, WA. (just north and behind Browne's Tavern)

Bring your questions and concerns.

Our Public Forums are open to all. We do not vote, we do not use Robert's Rules of Order, we are just neighbors talking to neighbors about neighborhood concerns in an informal setting.

 - Tim

It's time for the September 2016 General Meeting of your Neighborhood Council.
Tonight, we will meet Councilman Breean Beggs for an update on what the City Council has been working on, and discuss bus stop designs for the proposed Central City Line through the neighborhood.
That, and Mary Moltke will present information on Infill Development.
That's tonight, downstairs in the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.
Remember, we start promptly at 6:30pm, and we'll have you out of there by 8.

-Tim

The Friends of Coeur d’Alene will conclude a four-month celebration of the 125th Anniversary of Coeur d’Alene Park in Browne’s Addition with Parkfest on the grounds of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture with music and art, classic cars and a showing of the movie, “The Music Man.”

The day will kick off at 3 pm with the music of the Jesse Weston’s Rhythm and Blues Band. The band was voted Best New Blues Band by the Inland Empire Blues Society in 2015. 
A Classic Car Show in front of the Campbell House and a restored vintage fire truck will be on display for visitors to view and ask questions of the owners.

The drawing for the winner of an acrylic-on-canvas original painting depicting turn-of-the-century Coeur d’Alene Park by Patti Simpson Ward will be held at 4 pm. The artist will be featured at a “meet & greet” between 3 and 4 pm. 

Beer and Wine will be sold on the MAC Garden near the band. An ice cream truck and the Christ Kitchen Food Truck will provide refreshments. SpoCats, an oldies trio that plays early rockabilly, swing, do-wop and '50s pop music will entertain between 5:30 and 6:30 pm. 

The finale of the celebration will begin at 7:10 pm when the sun sets and the movie “The Music Man” will be shown in the MAC Amphitheater.

This week we bring a bit of Ireland to you. The Howling Gaels promise to entertain you with traditional Irish tunes and Celtic standards.

Join us this Thursday evening in the park, as the 2016 edition of the Browne's Addition Summer Concert Series comes to an end.

We start the Music at 6pm, at the gazebo in historic Coeur d'Alene Park, Browne's Addition.

Bring the family and your favorite pet, because we are very Family and Pet friendly.

I'll see you there!

Keep your ears open for news about the events happening at the MAC on September 10. (I'll keep you in the loop)

-Tim

This Thursday is the big birthday celebration. Whose birthday?

Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition is 125 years old!

The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture is 100 years old!

The Summer Concert Series in Coeur d'Alene Park is 20 years!

You can celebrate with your friends and neighbors at a free concert in Coeur d'Alene Park in Browne's Addition, at 2nd and Spruce, this Thursday, August 18, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

You can listen to Brassworks, a six-member ensemble with trumpets and a horn, a trombone, a tuba and percussion-- all performed by talented musicians.

Birthday cake? YES! (Compliments of Rosauers Supermarkets)

Balloons? YES!

A fun time will be had by all. YES!

There's still time to buy raffle tickets for the original painting created by Patti Simpson Ward, a local well-known artist. You can also see what else the Friends of Coeur d'Alene Park have to offer so stop by the lemonade stand and take a look.

This is all made possible by the Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council, the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture, and the Friends of Coeur d'Alene Park.

We hope you'll join us there at 6pm.

-Tim

Hey! It's week four of the 20th Edition of the Browne's Addition Summer Concert Series. The SpoCats will be entertaining you in the Rockabilly sense of the word. Throw in a bit of do-wop and some classic cars, and you have an evening of fun.

It's the best deal in town because it's FREE!

That's this Thursday evening, 6 pm in Coeur d'Alene Park, at the Gazebo.

Bring the kiddos and Fido, because we are always family and pet friendly.

-Tim

Summer Concert Series

The 20th Annual Browne's Addition Neighborhood Summer Concert Series will be held every Thursday in July and August from 6 to 8 pm. The concerts , sponsored by the Browne’s Addition Neighborhood Council, are free but donations will be collected. For additional information, contact Annie Matlow at 509-998-2262.
As always, we are a FAMILY and PET friendly event!
-Tim

Want an update on the Central City Line? 
How about some information on a proposal to repair the sidewalks in the city?
We have your back. Join us at the MAC on Wednesday evening, June 1 at 6:30. Your Neighborhood Council will give you some answers when we hold our June 2016 General Meeting.
I'll see you at the door -Tim

Street Closures

Heads up!

There will some street closures in the neighborhood starting tomorrow morning (Saturday, 05.21.16) at 6:00 am.

There will be no traffic allowed in the area of the Coeur d'Alene Park, on all sides.

Be advised that if your car is parked in the closed areas, you will not be able to move it until about 8pm.

This is due to the Art for the Park Celebration.

-Tim

Timothy J (Tim) Finneran

Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council

Communications Officer

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 5/1/2016 to 5/7/2016

ASSAULT-WEAPON - 200 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 5/6/2016 
BURGLARY-RESIDNTL - 2300 W PACIFIC AV - 5/5/2016
ROBBERY - W 3RD AV/S CANNON ST 5/4/2016
VEH-PROWL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 5/4/2016
VEH-PROWL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 5/4/2016
VEH-PROWL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 5/5/2016
VEH-PROWL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 5/6/2016
VEH-THEFT - 2000 W 4TH AV - 5/3/2016

Remember, I'm just the messenger!
-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 4/10/2016 to 4/16/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1800 W PACIFIC AV - 4/14/2016

VEH-THEFT - 1900 W 1ST AV - 4/13/2016

VEH-THEFT AUTO PARTS - 200 S ELM ST - 4/13/2016

If you see it, or if it happens to you, REPORT IT

Crime Check - 456-2233

A reminder that the Susan G Komen Race for the Cure will be winding through our neighborhood tomorrow morning, April 17, 2016. The race begins at 9am.
Please be advised of street closures within the red lines on the map below.
If you live inside the red zone, you will not have access to the streets.
STA Service will not be available in the Browne's Addition Neighborhood on Sunday morning, lasting until noon.
-Tim

April Training Events for Community Assembly

Training sessions are happening this month so citizens can learn more about the Community Assembly and how it works with Neighborhood Councils to interact with the City. There are 3 training sessions, and each one is open to anyone who would like to attend :)

* Thursday, April 14th, 6-7:30pm at Southside Senior Center (3151 E. 27th Ave.)
* Wednesday, April 20th, 5:30-7pm at Northeast Community Center (4001 N. Cook St.)
* Wednesday, April 27th, 5:30-7pm at West Central Community Center (1603 N. Belt St.)

We hope to see you there!

More info on the Community Assembly: http://bit.ly/1MuP755

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 3/27/2016 TO 4/2/2016

BURGLARY-RESIDNTL - 300 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 3/31/2016

April meeting

It's about time for our April General Meeting and you are invited to attend.
We will be talking about Bicycle Rack possibilities, Street Tree plantings, and we will be listening to a presentation from the Spokane Regional Clean Air Agency.
Join us this Wednesday evening, April 6, at 6:30 pm. You know the place, it's in the lower level of the NW Museum of Arts and Culture.
-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Note:

I've been goofing off for several weeks.

Here are the Crime Stats for the past three weeks

-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 3/6/2016 to 3/26/2016

BURGLARY-COMMERCIAL -  300 S COEUR D ALENE ST -  3/10/2016  BURGLARY-RESIDNTL -  2300 W PACIFIC AV -  3/8/2016

VEH-THEFT PLATES/TABS -  W 2ND AV/S OAK ST -  3/9/2016

BURGLARY-COMMERCIAL - 300 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 3/17/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2200 W 4TH AV - 3/13/2016

VEH-THEFT - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 3/18/2016

VEH-THEFT - 1700 W RIVERSIDE AV - 3/19/2016

BURGLARY-COMMERCIAL - 1800 W 3RD AV - 3/26/2016

BURGLARY-FENCED AREA - 2300 W 3RD AV - 3/24/2016

BURGLARY-RESIDNTL - 2100 W RIVERSIDE AV - 3/22/2016

BURGLARY-RESIDNTL 400 S HEMLOCK ST 3/23/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2000 W 4TH AV - 3/24/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2200 W RIVERSIDE AV - 3/24/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1800 W 3RD AV - 3/26/2016

VEH-THEFT PLATES/TABS - 1900 W PACIFIC AV - 3/26/2016

Report it if you see it!

Crime Check - 456-2233

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 2/28/2016 to 3/5/2016

ASSAULT-WEAPON - 1600 W 2ND AV - 3/1/2016

BURGLARY-COMMERCIAL - 1600 W RIVERSIDE AV - 2/28/2016

BURGLARY-COMMERCIAL - 300 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 2/29/2016

BURGLARY-GARAGE - 500 S HEMLOCK ST - 3/5/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1900 W 2ND AV - 2/28/2016

If you see it, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Crime update

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 2/21/2016 to 2/27/2016

BURGLARY-GARAGE -  2100 W 4TH AV - 2/23/2016

That's all folks!

If you see it, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

It's time to remind you all that your Neighborhood Council will meet this Wednesday, March 2nd, at 6:30pm. Join us downstairs at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture as we chat up things like the Residential Tree Program, Neighborhood Clean up, and the Spokane COPS program. We will be voting on two items concerning the Park, so if you are a voting member, be sure to be there!

It's all in the agenda below. - Tim

Better late than never

Subject: Community Forum this Saturday

Friends:

Please join us at the Police & Community Forum this Saturday, February 27, at 4 pm: “Bridging the Gap: Building Trust and Legitimacy” (see flyer below).  Many courageous conversations took place at the last forum, and the survey results showed that people thought it was a worthwhile event. 82% of participants agreed with the question: Did this event further our goal of building trust?  92% of participants agreed with the question: Do you feel this event gives the community a chance to be heard?

We hope to build on the success with future forums, working toward building bridges and relationships through dialogue. This month’s forum is at Life Center Church, 1202 W. Government Way, Spokane WA 99224. For more information, please contact Pastor Shon Davis at 509-389-6205.

Hope to see you there!

Here's this week's edition of Good News/Bad News....

The Good News is that Spring is just around the corner and The Friends of Coeur d'Alene Park have been very busy wrapping up the Master Plan for the park and planning 125 days of celebrations for our 125th Anniversary. We have some exciting plans for 2016 which include Art for the Park on May 21st; special birthday activities during the Concert Series in July & August; and a block party on September 17th.

The Bad News is this week's Crime Report...

Sunday - Saturday - 2/14/2016 to 2/20/2016

BURGLARY, RESIDNTL - 300 S CHESTNUT ST - 2/19/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2000 W 3RD AV - 2/14/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1700 W RIVERSIDE AV - 2/17/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2400 W 2ND AV - 2/18/2016

If you see it, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Crime Report

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 2/7/2016 to 2/13/2016

ROBBERY - 1700 W 2ND AV - 2/12/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2000 W 3RD AV - 2/13/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2200 W PACIFIC AV - 2/7/2016

If you see it, REPORT IT!!!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 1/31/2016 to 2/6/16

ASSAULT-WEAPON - 1600 W PACIFIC AV - 2/5/2016

VEH-PROWL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 2/1/2016  

VEH-THEFT - 2100 W 4TH AV - 1/31/2016

VEH-THEFT - 1800 W 1ST AV - 1/31/2016  

VEH-THEFT AUTO PARTS - 400 S HEMLOCK ST - 2/6/2016

If you see it, REPORT IT

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

This just in....

Central City Line Workshop in Browne’s Addition


March 1st, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Southwest Community Center
Lower Level of All Saints Lutheran Church
310 South Spruce Street

Monday update

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday - 1/24/2016 to 1/30/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1900 W PACIFIC AV - 1/26/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2000 W 4TH AV - 1/25/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2300 W PACIFIC AV - 1/26/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2100 W RIVERSIDE AV - 1/27/2016

If you see it, or if it happens to you, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim   

Good and bad news today... the bad news is that we still have 49 days of winter ahead.
The GOOD NEWS is, that your Browne's Addition Neighborhood Council meets again in just three days!

Drop in this Wednesday evening (February 3) at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, to see what's going on in your neighborhood.
We begin promptly at 6:30, and we'll have you at home, binging on Netflix by 8pm.
Check the agenda below. - Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday 1/17/2016 to 1/23/2016

VEH-PROWL - 100 S CANNON ST - 1/18/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1900 W RIVERSIDE AV - 1/21/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2100 W RIVERSIDE AV - 1/21/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1700 W RIVERSIDE AV - 1/21/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2300 W 2ND AV - 1/22/2016

VEH-THEFT - 2200 W PACIFIC AV - 1/22/2016

VEH-THEFT - 400 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 1/23/2016

VEH-THEFT - AUTO PARTS 1800 W RIVERSIDE AV - 1/21/2016

If you see it, or if it happens to you... REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday -  1/10/2016 to 1/16/2016

CARJACKING - 1800 W 3RD AV - 1/14/2016

VEH-PROWL - 1700 W 2ND AV - 1/10/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2100 W 1ST AV - 1/11/2016

VEH-PROWL - 2100 W 1ST AV - 1/15/2016

VEH-THEFT PLATES/TABS - 1800 W 3RD AV - 1/11/2016

If you see it, or if it happens to you, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Neighborhood Crime

Sunday - Saturday 12/27/2015 TO 1/9/2016 (2weeks)

VEH-PROWL - 2000 W RIVERSIDE AV - 12/29/2015

VEH-THEFT - 2000 W 3RD AV - 1/2/2016

BURGLARY- COMMERCIAL - 100 S COEUR D ALENE ST - 1/4/2016 

BURGLARY- RESIDNTL - 1700 W PACIFIC AV - 1/4/2016

VEH-THEFT - AUTO PARTS - 1600 W 2ND AV - 1/5/2016

If you see it, or if it happens to you, REPORT IT!

Crime Check - 456-2233

-Tim

Welcome your 2016 Neighborhood Council Executive Committee!
Our 2016 elections were held on January 6, 2016 and here are the results.

Rick Biggerstaff retains his position as Chair
Eric Kramer retains his position as Vice-Chair
Julie Biggerstaff retains her position as Treasurer
Amanda Hamilton replaces MaryLou Sproul as Secretary (MaryLou stepped down, and we are sorry to lose her)

Tim Finneran retains his position as Communications Officer
Karl Zacher and Mike Harves retained their positions as Members at Large.

-Tim

Happy New Year!
January also means it's election time in Browne's Addition.

Your Neighborhood Council will be holding the January General General meeting and elections for the Executive Committee, this Wednesday evening, January 6 at 6:30 pm. Our January General Meeting will be held at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture.

Anyone can toss their hat in the ring for the following positions:
Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Secretary, Treasurer, Communications Officer, and Member at Large.
We especially need a Secretary, as Mary Lou will be leaving us, but of the other positions have an incumbent willing to stay.

You can run for the position that you feel best suited for, and win that seat in an election.

Please join us this Wednesday evening. - Tim