October 2016 Newsletter

October's Newsletter
In this month's newsletter:

  • President Molly reminds everyone of upcoming neighborhood meetings. The board meeting is tonight, and the neighborhood candidate's forum meeting is October 10th. Check out the newsletter for details!
  • There are some exciting updates for the Sunken Gardens!
  • Lastly, there has been some vandalization in the Dodge Street Subway and we need your help to ensure that we can protect the mural from further damage. You can donate here

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Posted on October 3, 2016 .

Board Meeting Minutes

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2016 Minutes

  • September 2016 board meeting minutes.

  • October 2016 board meeting minutes.

  • November 2016 board meeting minutes.

  • January 2016 Board meeting minutes.

Posted on September 20, 2016 and filed under Board Meeting Minutes.

Dodge Street Subway Mural Vandalization

As everyone should know, the five "Windows on Dundee" murals were installed in May by UNO students.  They look great and are a great addition to our neighborhood.  There has been some minor graffiti over the summer but the anti-graffiti coating works great and any paint has been easily wiped away without any damage to the underlying surface.  Some additional caulking on the roof was done to address some leaking during heavy rains.

Unfortunately, a couple of the murals were damaged when a vandal decided to tear off a couple of edges that had come loose.  We had all of the murals cauled with an adhesive after that happened and it seemed to work.  However, in the last week someone decided to take a knife to one of the murals and tore off almost half of the mural cutting it into many pieces.  Fortunately, Grace Rock picked up the pieces and I was able to get the mural put back together again over the weekend.

I met with the contractor on Saturday to see if he had any thoughts or ideas.  First, he suggested using an inexpensive deer camera to see if we can get a picture of who may be doing this.  I went out to Dick's and I was able to get a $50 camera that I am going to put on one of the poles.  The contractor also suggested covering the murals with an abrasive proof plexiglass.  The contractor is going to get me estimates by tomorrow.  His best guess was probably $6,000 to $8,000.  He understands how important it is to get this done quickly before any further damage is done.

We currently have $2,252.84 remaining from the funds designated for the subway.  We have a $1,027.20 cost for the two mural artists plaques that are yet to be installed.  That leaves $1,225.64 that can be dedicated to the plexiglass covers.  That means we would need to raise another $5,000 to $7,000 to get it done.

I am committed to doing whatever I can to raise that money so these great pieces of art can be protected.

Posted on September 7, 2016 .

September 2016 Newsletter

President Molly's Letter:

  • Next neighborhood meeting is September 12th!
  • Have you checked all the new business in the Business District?!
  • Updates on the Lyman Richey Apartment Project
  • And wayyyyy more

Dodge Street Subway Project Updates:

  • Due to the recent vandalization, we need to raise funds to protect the mural! Please consider and donate here

Check out all of the upcoming events at DCG, including Tour de Garden!


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Posted on September 7, 2016 and filed under Newsletter.

August 2016 Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

President Molly covers a lot in her letter: Lyman Richey Apartment Project, Dodge Street Bridge, upcoming elections and more.

Dundee Days: you will find a schedule of events in the newsletter and online. If you want to participate in the parade, you can still sign up here

DCG: So many upcoming events!

Old House Mechanic: Tips for stripping varnish on woodwork

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Posted on August 4, 2016 .

July 2016 Newsletter

July's Newsletter

In this month's newsletter:

  • President’s letter: President Molly gives a great explanation of the proposed city ordinance to redefine the process of issuing demolition permits for buildings over 75 years old.

  • Dundee Day is getting closer! You will find a parade application in the newsletter and online here

  • In case you missed it: more info on the Lyman Richey Cement Plant Redevelopment. 

  • Pat Gobel writes a farewell letter and welcomes Greg Lindberg as the new owner of Dundee Dell!

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Posted on July 7, 2016 and filed under Newsletter.