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Safe Rest Village GNA Committee
The Montavilla Neighborhood Association (MNA) and the Montavilla and East Tabor Business Association (METBA) have formed a Joint Ad-hoc Advisory Committee to create a Good Neighbor Agreement for the Safe Rest Village being constructed by the Joint Office of Homeless Servies at 333 SE 82nd Ave.
This committee is responsible for engaging with the Montavilla community to gather input on the creation of a Good Neighbor Agreement for the Montavilla Community Village Project. Our goal is to represent the needs of the residents and businesses most likely to be impacted by the project, and to create a framework which ensures communication and follow through from all stakeholders.
It is important to our committee that our community understands that we are here to advocate on your behalf. We are neighbors and business owners who are invested in making sure Montavilla can be a healthy and prosperous neighborhood. We understand the challenges and frustrations that exist and are dedicated to a solutions focused approach to improvement. We welcome you to contact us at anytime with your questions and concerns.
Contact: goodneighbors@metba.org
Committee Members
Neil Mattson - Co-Chair, METBA President
Spencer Knowles - Co-Chair, MNA Secretary
Kat Moss - Member, MNA President
Elisabeth Lister - Member, MNA Board Member
Kristina Perry - Member, MNA Board Member
Reed Scott-Schwalbach - Member, MNA Member
Austin Charles - Member, MNA Member
Mia Neuse - Member, MNA and METBA Member
Jalanna Cowart - Member, MNA Member
Chris Kriepe - Member, METBA Member
David Gillaspie - Member, METBA Member
Proposed GNA Timeline:
PHASE 1 - Research
Create a list of known SRV sites, GNA agreements, and associated contact information for NAs and BAs who have been through the GNA process. Visit sites, take photos, make notes on what’s working and what’s not. Conduct 1-1 outreach with other NAs and BAs who have been through the GNA process.
PHASE 2 - Outreach
JOHS leads community outreach, Joint Committee has input. JOHS facilitates community meetings and meetings with stakeholders. Joint Committee receives input through goodneighbors@metba.org.
PHASE 3 - Good Neighbor Agreement
Joint Committee processes all inputs from research and outreach, drafts and reviews GNA. Updates and changes are proposed through meetings with stakeholders. Wash, rinse, repeat. GNA is approved by 2/3rds majority of quorum and sent to MNA and METBA boards.
PHASE 4 - Maintenance - ongoing
Establish reports to MNA and METBA through one representative. Follow a process for correcting issues that come up.
Current Status:
The Joint GNA Committee is currently between PHASE 1 and PHASE 2. We are wrapping up our research and beginning to work with JOHS on gathering community feedback on what should be included in our GNA.
Upcoming Events:
Stay Tuned!
Previous Events:
April 3 - JOHS Community Feedback Meeting
April 8 - MNA Meeting and GNA Listening Sessions
Session recording available here: VIDEO
GNA Committee Meeting Minutes
Coming Soon…
Additional Information:
JOHS Montavilla Community Village Website