THE Inman Park Advocator Atlanta’s Small Town Downtown News • Newsletter of the Inman Park Neighborhood Association July 2019 [email protected] • inmanpark.org • 245 North Highland Avenue NE • Suite 230-401 • Atlanta 30307 Volume 47 • Issue 7
What Would Janus Do? By Beverly Miller • [email protected]
Inman Park has seen many also has its own maximum parking changes over the years, and limits. Lack of parking is a disincentive lately the pace of change has to drive. vastly accelerated. What is our collective attitude toward change? Growing traffi c congestion also Do we lump it right in with death disincentivizes driving. There are a and taxes, or do we embrace it few alternatives. New options like President’s Message President’s as exciting? Our neighborhood rental e-scooters/e-bikes and ride- has faced many challenges in the past, share services are often blamed for walking a fi ne line between welcoming exacerbating the problem. These new development while preserving alternatives lessen congestion by our history, a duality symbolized by keeping cars off the road. But they our Butterfl y’s Janus faces. The latest simply arrived ahead of the necessary in our continuing series of challenges accommodations like dedicated lanes is the proposed development at Krog and established pick-up and drop- Street Market. Aspects of this project points. MARTA began rail construction remind us that our neighborhood’s in the 1970s and has recently added the infrastructure has not kept up with recent developments in transportation, 2.7-mile streetcar loop, but the 48 miles of MARTA rail pale by comparison to housing, and commercial development. the original streetcar system. More rail is in the works, but the rail system hasn’t grown as originally planned, and the proposed network expansion is not slated to Getting around was once easier when Atlanta was served by an extensive trolley happen quickly. Nothing has come along to replace the original streetcar system. system. The fi rst trolley line began operating in 1871 using mule-drawn cars. The lines expanded over the next few decades, with some trolleys using steam power. Compounding our transportation issues is the rapid growth of multi-family In 1889, Joel Hurt introduced the fi rst electric streetcar from Five Points to Inman residential and retail in our neighborhood. Among others, Inman Park Village, Park. Hurt and the developers of his era recognized that transportation is an Inman Quarter, the Alexan, Krog Street Market, the Edge, and the new townhomes essential amenity, and people were indeed attracted to Inman Park because of its coming to Krog Street and Edgewood Avenue have sprung up on formerly low- built-in transit. Hurt formed the Atlanta Consolidated Street Railway Company, traffi c industrial sites. Transformation of other formerly industrial properties in which unifi ed the various competing trolley companies and electrifi ed the existing surrounding neighborhoods will continue to add still more density at a rapid pace. 54 miles of track. The expansion continued, with 200 miles of streetcar lines in continued on page 4 place by 1914. But sadly the last streetcar ceased operation in 1949.
The popularity of the automobile led to the demise of the streetcar system, and Happenings Speak For Mini the focus shifted to construction of roads and highways. Several of the planned this month The Trees Precinct thoroughfares would have destroyed Inman Park had they not been blocked by diligent neighbors. Our current infrastructure is largely auto-centric, and does not accommodate the large number of cars using it today. But times are changing. The City has recently replaced minimum parking requirements for new Page 4-5 Page 7 Page 9 developments with maximum parking allowances. The Atlanta BeltLine overlay SUPPORT YOUR SPONSORS
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Secretary, Julie Noble [email protected] ADVOCATOR CONTACT US TODAY Editor: Carla Jeff ries 770-623-6220 Staff : Susanna Capelouto, Pat Westrick, Kathleen [email protected] Busko, Alison Gordon, Glenda Minkin, Julie Noble, The Advocator is a publication of KDA & Tlehs. Subject matter published is the opinion of the author and does not Marge Hays, Alex Kronemeyer, necessarily reflect the opinion of the publisher of this newsletter. Professional advice should be obtained before making any decision in which a professional is readily available. Advertisers assume responsibility for the content of the ads placed in and Susan Crawley this publication. Material published may not be reproduced without the written permission of KDA & Tlehs. The contents of this newsletter are provided for the members of the Inman Park neighborhood as a courtesy only. No [email protected] representations are made as to information presented, the quality of the goods or services advertised, or the veracity of the Submissions: statements relating to the goods and services. The printing of opinions, information or advertisements does not constitute an endorsement by the neighborhood of such opinions, information, goods or services. Inman Park Advocator 3 July 2019 From the President continued All of this change leads to many important questions for our neighborhood: How do we get safely to and from these new developments? How do we respond to the influx of visitors they bring? How can we accommodate people who drive cars due to mobility issues? How much parking is enough? How much is too much? Should non-residential parking be available at no charge, or should it come at a cost to drivers? Should residential parking be by permit only? These the next are questions we must answer because they affect our quality of life, and these issues all converge in our consideration of the planned KSM development.
There are huge philosophical considerations involved in this discussion. Porch Party The proposed KSM additions will bring office space and soft retail, adding convenience and balance to our neighborhood. In response to feedback from July 26 • 7:30 p.m. IPNA membership, Asana Partners, the owners of KSM, have continued to modify their plans. The following insightful comment about Atlanta’s growth Hosted by appeared in a recent edition of Curbed Atlanta: “And it’s going to keep changing Melodie and Peter Rogers & Family that quickly. Sometimes for better, sometimes for worse. The goal can’t be to stop change, it has to be to manage change, focus on its benefits, mitigate its at 883 Edgewood Avenue downsides, and spread the net benefit it creates equitably.”
So what would Janus do? He would no doubt have ideas since he is the ancient All are welcome. Please bring a dish to share Roman god of beginnings, gates, transitions, time, duality, doorways, passages, and your favorite beverage to enjoy. and endings. He is usually depicted with two faces because he looks both to the future and to the past. It’s important for everyone to come to IPNA meetings and give input on new development. Please get involved in the discussion and Your porch wants to host a party! help steer the changes as people in our neighborhood have done for years. That Call Pat or Richard Westrick to get on the schedule. tradition has made Inman Park is a great place to live. 404-388-6466
2019 Inman Park Book Club Meets @ 7:00 pm on the last Tuesday of most months. Welcome New Neighbors Most book selections are available at our neighborhood bookstore, A Cappella Books, 208 Haralson Ave. in Inman Park. 10% discount! Shop local! Welcome Abbie Terpening and Adam Starr and dog Ladybird and kitties July “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” Lorelei and Willie McCoy! Virgil Street by Gail Honeyman 30 Patty McGuigan-Robinson, 814 Virgil St. Aug “A Place for Us” by Fatima Farheen Mirza 27 Fiona Havers, 102 Druid Circle
Inman Park Security Patrol Activity June 2019 Directed Patrols ...... 373 Drop Ins ...... 58 Alarm ...... 3 Criminal Trespass ...... 2 Suspicious Person ...... 2 Abandoned Auto ...... 1 Information for Officer ...... 1 Missing Person ...... 1 Noise Complaint...... 1 Inman park’s Blue Heron beats the heat Parking Complaint ...... 1
Inman Park Advocator 4 July 2019 Other Happenings to Note IPNA Sweet Water Taste July 12 – August 18 • Horizon Theatre • https://www.horizontheatre.com Calendar This award-winning comedy is making its southeastern premiere at Horizon Theatre Company! This summer all hell (and a little bit of heaven) breaks loose when a prominent southern black undertaker approaches his wealthy white cousins and demands to be buried in “the family cemetery.” Featuring an ensemble cast of seven of Atlanta’s favorite actors, this is a comedy with a ton of family drama. July IPNA Meeting Trolley Barn 7:30 p.m. Hey Willy, See the Pyramids 17 July 13 – 28 • Alliance Theatre https://www.alliancetheatre.org/production/2019-20/hey-willy-see-the-pyramids Inspired by Maira Kalman’s whimsical book, this theatrical adventure explores the vivid place where bedtime stories meet dreaming. Young audiences will go on an associative, magical ride, as the colors, shapes, words, July NPU-N Meeting L5P Community Center and characters from Lulu’s stories become real. As they bake a cake, sail a boat across a lake, swim underwater 7:00 p.m. with the bubbles and fi sh, and travel to the Egyptian pyramids, this parade of changing landscapes will give 25 audiences lots to see, touch, and do, and an invitation to meet it all with curiosity and joy.
AgLanta Eats 2019 July July 15, 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm • Atlanta Botanical Garden Porch Party https://atlantabg.org/calendar/aglanta-2019 See page 4 for details Come enjoy the fourth year of Atlanta’s hyper-local food festival! The festival will feature a variety of tastings 26 prepared by top local chefs utilizing the freshest ingredients from AgLanta growers and metro Atlanta farms. Attendees will have access to the Atlanta Botanical Garden while enjoying farm-fresh food, a selection of beverages, live music, garden tours, and a silent auction. July Book Club Moon-Landing Celebration See page 4 for details July 20, 10:00 am • Fernbank Museum • https://www.fernbankmuseum.org/visit/events/ 30 Usher in the 50th anniversary of man’s fi rst steps on the moon with a special celebration of NASA’s 1969 moon landing including interactive activities and special screenings of Apollo 11: First Steps Edition. Aug 9th Annual Atlanta Ice Cream Festival IPNA Meeting Trolley Barn July 27, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm • Piedmont Park • https://www.atlantaicecreamfestival.com/ 7:30 p.m. The Atlanta Ice Cream Festival off ers a variety of activities for the whole family that showcases how living a 21 balanced lifestyle can include lots of fun! Tons of delicious treats plus double dutch, hula hoop, and frisbee competitions to burn off all the sweets. And, of course, the very popular ice cream eating contests!
Aug NPU-N Meeting Blessing of the Backpacks L5P Community Center August 11, 11:00 am • Inman Park United Methodist Church • http://www.inmanparkumc.org 7:00 p.m. Inman Park United Methodist Church invites you to come to our annual “Blessing of the Backpacks” worship 22 service. Bring your kids and their backpacks as we pray for God to bless them in the upcoming school year! We are located at 1015 Edgewood Ave. NE, and we are a fully inclusive and vibrant community of folks dedicated to serving our neighbors with the love of God. Join us!
Candler Park Movie Night: Ralph Breaks the Internet August 17 • Candler Park • https://candlerpark.org/cp-movie-night/ Our neighbor neighborhood has a fun tradition of family movies in the park! Bring your picnic and your bug spray for a fun night under the stars.
Ponce de Leon Library Closure
Note that the Atlanta-Fulton public library located at 980 Ponce de Leon Avenue NE will close on July 15 for renovations. Please go to http:// www.afpls.org/news/2193-library-renovation-project-update for more information and to view renovation designs.
Inman Park Advocator 5 July 2019 2019 Local Pool Hours By Advocator Staff • [email protected] Martin Luther King Recreation Center Indoor Pool Free Parking, $5 per person drop-in rate Hours for Open Swim with Lifeguard Mondays & Wednesdays: 6:00 am – 9:00 am, 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm, 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Tuesdays & Thursdays: 6:00 am – 9:00 am, 11:00 am – 6:00 pm, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm Friday 6:00 am – 9:00 am, 3:00 pm – 7:30 pm Saturday 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm Sunday 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
Lanes open all day, every day.
Candler Park Outdoor Pool Community Free Swim The Grand Poobah of Bocce Speaks (Except Memorial Day, Independence Day, & Labor Day which are paid) By Marcus Wittich Monday – Friday We, the Grand Poobah of the Inman Park played in the Roman Empire. Developed into 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm Bocce Summer League (GPBIPBSL), have its present form in Italy, it is played around been requested to inform all the uneducated Europe and also in other areas with [Yankee] Senior Swim minions of the Park of Inman about a missed migrants, including [Inman Park]. Initially Fridays, July 27 – August 10 opportunity to participate in a cause beyond played only by the Italian migrants, the game 10:30 am – 12:00 pm your wildest dreams. Some have whispered has slowly become more popular with their in our royal ear that this cause might be to Community Paid Swim, $5 descendants and the wider community.” participate in the unplugging and rebooting Monday – Friday of our country as this little trick always seems Confused? Friday 4:30 pm – 7:00 pm to work when our esteemed computer goes Saturday – Sunday FUBAR. But no, the cause we are sharing Bocce is played on natural soil courts 90 feet 12:30 pm – 7:00 pm with you is the quest to become a Knight or in length and 10-ish feet wide. Inman Park Dame of the Table of the Little Round Ball has one of these beasts near the Springvale Piedmont Park Outdoor Pool of Bocce. Each year only two of our minions Park playground. Did we mention the blood- Paid Parking at Atlanta Botanical Gardens will reach this high honor through heavy sucking beasts that protect the court from drinking and hard labor on the Court of the unworthy and worthy alike? In bocce the Bocce by dispatching all other competitors Community Free Swim only object is for one or more of your team’s and ignoring numerous distractions by little balls (you have 4) to be closer than any of Fridays blood-sucking insects that like to lie in wait your opponent’s balls to the pallina (small 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm at the court. target ball, often white) at the end of every So what, you may ask, is this Bocce? To borrow set. The first team to earn 15 points wins. Community Paid Swim, $5 from the most grand and high philosopher Monday – Friday of our time, Sir Wikipedia: “Bocce is a ball Unfortunately, the 2019 season is well 10:00 am – 5:00 pm underway, but if you would like to participate sport belonging to the boules family, closely Saturday – Sunday related to British bowls and French pétanque, next year, send us an email at ipbocceleague@ 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm with a common ancestry from ancient games gmail.com Inman Park Advocator 6 July 2019 Speak for the Trees: A Serious Question
By Jim Abbot • [email protected]
Not quite two decades ago, at the northwest corner of Euclid Avenue and Hurt Street, in a spot about 20 feet from the corner of their porch, Wendy and Bob Patterson planted an oak sapling in their beautifully landscaped yard. They watered their new tree from time to time. They removed some low-hanging branches. Today, Wendy and Bob’s white oak is 40 feet tall, and its trunk is more than four feet in circumference.
This is the fi rst in a new series of articles from Inman Park Tree Watch. In it, we’re going to try to answer a basic question: Are the Pattersons (and neighbors like them) crazy? That is, to have planted one or more shade trees in their yard? Think of the hassle from gutter-choking leaves, the deep shade that makes it hard to grow vegetables and fl owers, and how Wendy and Bob might feel one day during a thunderstorm, as they watch the limbs of their 100-foot-tall tree thrashing around in the wind.
In the months ahead, we’ll be examining this question from every angle. What is the case for a much, much sunnier Inman Park, in which our trees are fewer, smaller, and predominately ornamental? In the alternative, should we double- down on replenishing our dense tree canopy, and if so, why? Finally and crucially, what role can (should, must) each of us play in either of these two scenarios?
Next month, we’ll take a look at our urban forest in the context of what’s called the urban heat island. In the meantime, you can keep up with Tree Watch at www.inmanparktrees.com and on Instagram @inman.park.trees.
Springvale Park Live Oak Update
On Thursday, June 13, the live oak overhanging Crystal Lake in Springvale Park was partially uprooted. Though the city arborist will make the fi nal decision, the Springvale Park Committee hopes to save Joel Hurt’s historic tree. Look for an update in a future issue of the Advocator.
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President Beverly Miller called the IPNA meeting to the piece we will acquire. Once installed, it will stand Treasurer, Kay Kirsche – order at 7:30pm along Freedom Park, east of the BeltLine access point. Nothing new from last month. Waiting for final Festival Welcome and Introduction of Newcomers IPNA Officers’ Reports numbers and asking for budget requests. All Committee VP Planning, Rick Bizot (absent) President Beverly Miller Chairs, please submit requests by July 31st. Anyone Patrick Leed – Mariposa Lofts and Zoning VP Jonathan Miller reported on his behalf interested in the Budget Committee forming, contact Kay that the Hulsey Yards Visioning Committee Pop-up [email protected] Police Officers’ Reports Event was well- attended, with 758 people actively voting Sgt. Soukup and S. R Smith – Hours are staying steady. on ideas “related to Connectivity, Community Secretary, Julie Noble – Reminder to request a vacation patrol if you are a member and are gong out of town; the officer will leave Character and Emerging Themes” for use of these Thanks to Hampton & Hudson/Nina & Rafi’s for pizza his/her car and do a complete patrol around your house. 70 acres of land, recently departed by CSX. IPNA has and appetizers at today’s meeting. They request that if we “See Something, Say Something.” contributed $10k towards this planning study. Results Come meet the new Zone 6 Commander Major Ricardo from the event are being analyzed by a consultant and we Committee Reports L5P Alliance Inman Park Representatives, Al Caproni Vazquez on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Zone 6 Precinct should see some recommendations soon. (2025 Hosea L. Williams Dr. NE) at 10 a.m. The focus of and Chris Curley reported that the Alliance Board met this meeting will be to introduce the new east Atlanta Community input results can be viewed here: to draft bylaws; Chris states that the goal of the Alliance commander and discuss the ways we can build the is to “improve communication and collaboration among roadmap to a safer community. Please RSVP by June 27, https://hulseymasterplan.com/community-input stakeholders.” IPNA reviewed the bylaws and had three 2019 to Administrative Assistant Emani Hart at Emhart@ requested changes, which Al Caproni will take back to the For more information, contact [email protected] AtlantaGA.gov. Reminder to always call 911 first. IP L5PA: Security Patrol is not 24/7. NPU – Neil Kinkopf reported that they are interested in 1. Appointed Director accountability to appointing creating a “Consent Agenda” for non-controversial items Motion to approve May Meeting Minutes. Seconded. member – you suggested adding language to make clear to save time at meetings. A brief discussion, A motion Approved. that each Appointed Director also has a duty to his/ to approve was made and seconded. The motion was her appointing member. Perhaps language such as the Announcements unanimously approved: support 37 – opposed 0. following could be added to 4.1(b)(ii): “Each Appointed Pat Westrick: June Porch Party will be at the home of Director shall have a duty to represent the Voting Lou Arcangeli asked “Can NPU or IPNA officially Diana Glad at 960 Edgewood Avenue on Friday, June 28, Member that appointed such director in addition to the complain about traffic/scooters on the Beltline?” It was at 7:30. Neighbors are asked to bring a dish or munchie to duties the Director has as a Director of the Corporation” recommended that this issue be broached with Janice share and their beverage of choice. Darling/Transportation. 2. Key Decisions – you were concerned that key decisions Susanna Capelouto announced that it is Pollinator could be made without a Voting Member (IPNA) being VP Zoning, Jonathan Miller – week and that there is an effort to form an Inman Park aware of the upcoming decision. While the bylaws as Pollinator Club. To join email inmanparkpollinators@ drafted require notice to the Directors (see 7.3) of such No new applications this month. The proposed gmail.com. Soon neighbors could win “Pollinator Yard of items (with the timelines and dollar amounts still to be improvements to Krog Street Market and the the Month.” determined) and the intent of the timeline was to make Stoveworks by Asana Partners will need Certificates of sure each Voting Member would have adequate time to Appropriateness and Special Administrative Permits. He Ben Mitchell (on behalf of wife Carol Mitchell, who could consider such items, adding a requirement of notice to described and presented slides from a student project for not attend) reminded the audience that the Inman Park the Voting Member (ex., the President of each Voting Georgia Tech [“Designing Moreland Avenue Corridor”] 4th of July Party will be Thursday, July 4 from 4 p.m. to Member) would ensure that even if the Appointed which is proposed for Little 5 Points and still in the 6 p.m. at the Trolley Barn [Rain or Shine] All Inman Park Directors for that member are not being communicative process of being finalized. neighbors are welcome. IPNA will provide chicken and the Voting Member will know when such items are on beverages. Please bring a covered dish to share. VP Historic Preservation, Sara Wittich – the agenda. Perhaps adding: “Notice of such financial disbursements or contractual commitments shall be Philip Covin (IPNS’s Freedom Park Conservancy Rep) Brief update on Asana Partners project (2 locations in simultaneously provided to the President of each Voting introduced Samara Minkin, who gave a presentation on Krog); they deferred their presentation at the Wednesday Member.” after the sentence that now has the blanks for Freedom Park Conservancy’s Art Installation Project. A IPNA meeting in order to respond to neighborhood input the timeline and dollar amount. $4.4 million art project has been planned for the length of and will reschedule at a future date. There have been Freedom Park, and 3 installations will be local: 1 in Inman two neighborhood “charettes” and the communication 3. The vision for the Alliance is a collaborative process Park and 2 nearby in Freedom Park. The pieces will be continues to be open and positive. (see 2.1, first two sentences). To be consistent with the created by artists Jaume Plensa (Barcelona, Spain), goal of working by collaboration, you suggested that 9.1 Ugo Rondinone (Brunnen, Switzerland) and Katharina New project with Atlanta History Center – Oral History be changed to require unanimous approval of the Voting Grosse (Berlin, Germany). Project. Liv Estrup reported that Inman Park was chosen Members for the key decisions covered in 9.1. as one of 6 locations in Atlanta to be highlighted. First Jaume Plensa Self Portrait: this is the exact work we are 2 interviews are happening soon and they hope the Motion to approve the three changes was made, acquiring (Self Portrait IV). The image here is from a completed film project will be ready for 50th Anniversary seconded and unanimously approved. Neil Kinkopf gallery in Chicago. It will be sited near the Carter Center. of Festival. made a motion to authorize the board to make additional Ms. Minkin is working with Freedom Park Conservancy recommendations regarding changes to the proposed and plans to build out landscaped park space at the VP Public Safety, Kevin Curry – bylaws of the Little 5 Alliance. Seconded. Unanimously northeast corner of North Highland and Freedom Park. approved. In July there will be a vote on the next draft. Nothing to report. Rondinone East Marion: This is not an exact image of the For more details, visit l5pa.com Ugo Rondinone that will be in Inman Park because the VP for Communications, Melissa Miller – Nothing to artist has not finished the work. This work is smaller than report. Adjourn Inman Park Advocator 8 July 2019 Little 5 Points Mini-Precinct—It Works!
By Richard B. Shapiro, D.D.S. • [email protected]
We’re beginning our annual Little 5 Points Mini-Precinct fundraising campaign appeal for individual donations. later than usual. This is a public/private partnership between the City of Atlanta and The officer on duty was promoted and re-assigned, leaving Mini-Precinct vacant community. The officers, equipment, supplies, computers, electronic and video for several months. Zone 6 promised to do its best to re-staff it. But given the shortage of Atlanta Police officers, we did not feel it was fair to ask the community communication gear, etc., are funded by the Police Department. The community for donations to keep the Mini-Precinct running until it was certain an officer provided the funds to renovate the space and continues to pay for rent, repairs, would be assigned there. This wound up being an unintended experiment— utilities and other operating costs. That funding has come from L5P Business Association and its members; neighborhood organizations; and contributions from individual households in the area.
It’s really a no-brainer. Having officers here protects people, possessions, and property values. Your financial support is particularly important to keep this valuable and truly vital facility open.
Please send your personal contribution now. Matching or increasing your last year’s contribution, or sending $75 or more, is suggested, but every dollar helps.
Donating is the right thing to do for your community, your neighbors and yourself.
Send your check (include your name, address and phone number) to: L5PBA Mini-Precinct Fund, PO Box 5733, Atlanta, GA 31107.
The lack of a police presence became clear. The plazas and public areas in L5P became increasingly occupied with an assortment of ne’er-do-wells, train kids, urban campers, illegal vendors, professional panhandlers—a whole cast of dubious characters. They took over the space, bringing and leaving a lot of trash, preying on passersby, surrounding themselves with loads of personal belongings, living on the sidewalks, engaging in various levels of criminal activity, blocking much of the pedestrian right-of-way, and so on.
But recently, Officer Tom Gissler was assigned to fill the Mini-Precinct vacancy. He is an APD officer with an excellent background and skill set for the job. The positive changes after his arrival were rapid and profound—the area cleaned up, far fewer troublemakers were hanging around, behaviors improved…the area looks and feels, cleaner, safer, and more pleasant. A palpable, significant and welcome contrast to the preceding problems.
We’re often asked if the Mini-Precinct’s police presence makes a difference. Well, we just lived through a pretty impressive demonstration proving how much it does.
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Welcome & Introduction of Newcomers who live within or own property within the boundaries of Inman Park. Membership is II. Police Offi cers’ Reports $5 with online registration at inmanpark. org. Membership allows you to vote (see III. Minutes of Last Meeting bylaws online for details), gives you access IV. Announcements to the directory and makes you eligible for special neighborhood events. In addition to V. Elected Offi cials’ Reports being a member of IPNA, you may register for the Inman Park Security Patrol (IPSP) VI. IPNA Offi cers’ Reports which staff s off -duty Atlanta Police offi cers to patrol our neighborhood. There are four A. President levels of commitment starting at $50 per year. B. Planning IPNA meetings are held at 7:30 p.m. on the C. Zoning 3rd Wednesday of each month at the Trolley Barn.
D. Historic Preservation IPSP membership is based upon a rolling annual membership term. Your renewal E. Public Safety date is one year from your membership date and again every year after that. F. Communications Websites G. Treasurer InmanPark.org InmanParkFestival.org Facebook.com/InmanPark H. Secretary Instagram: @inmanpark
VII. Committee Reports Report All Crimes: Call 911 IP Security Patrol: 404-414-7802 VIII. Old Business L5P Mini-Precinct: 404-658-6782 Check inmanpark.org the day of the IX. New Business meeting for any agenda updates. L5P Business Association www.little5points.com X. Adjourn
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