Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

MPNA Neighborhood Meeting
2022-11-10 06:00 - 19:30 (America/Phoenix) | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
We will be meeting at Sentinel Building at Housing and Community Development for November’s Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

AGENDA FORTHCOMING

Neighborhood Plan - Focus Group with Small Business Owners
2022-11-02 17:30 - 18:30, 2022-11-01 09:00 - 10:00 | YWCA of Southern Arizona, 525 N Bonita Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
As part of the Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan owners of small businesses and home businesses located in Menlo Park are invited to a Conversation/Focus Group With Small Business Owners.
Small Business Owners Discussion Topics:
• Why did you locate in Menlo Park?
• What are your business’s needs and challenges?
• What other issues are important to you?
Small Business Focus Group Flier Final RSVP Link English
Register Here (English)
Small Business Focus Group Flier Final RSVP Link Spanish
Register Here (Spanish)

Monthly Neighborhood Meeting
2022-10-13 06:00 - 19:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
Looking forward to gathering for this month’s Neighborhood Association meeting, this Thursday at the Sentinel Building at 6pm, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop.
We will cover the items in the attached agenda. Minutes also attached for review.
MPNA Agenda 10-13-22
MenloParkMeetingMinutes
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Kylie Walzak, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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Neighborhood Meeting
2022-08-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Join us on August 11 for our monthly Neighborhood Association meeting from 6pm-7:30pm, at the Old Menlo Park School on 1100 W. Fresno
Download agenda
Minutes also attached for review and passage.
We’ll see you there!

Menlo Park Neighborhood Association Meeting
2022-07-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
We will see you at 6pm Thursday, July 14th for our monthly neighborhood meeting, at the Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop.
We met at this location in May and will continue to meet here during the summer months when the Menlo School is closed.
We hope to have a Westmoreland affordable housing update, will have a parks update on the Garden of Gethsemane improvements, our usual TPD update and more!

El Dia de San Juan Celebration
2022-06-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
The Dia de San Juan Celebration begins at 5:30 pm at Mission Gardens.
There will be a blessing, dignitaries, food trucks, entertainment, children’s activities, and community resources. This is growing garden which produces food from our historical origins.

Walk or bicycle to the Garden from downtown or the streetcar.
Limited parking. The Streetcar stop is on Cushing St., just a short walk away, down Melwood Avenue.
Bring a flashlight/cell phone to light your path in the Garden.
Be mindful of the plants and trees and stay on the paths.
Masks suggested. Social Distancing encouraged.
COVID-19 Vaccines and Boosters will be available.
No pets except registered service dogs.
No alcohol will be served.

Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee Meeting
2022-06-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Arizona
Meeting will be conducted on Zoom. If you are interested in joining the Steering Committee or learning more about the Neighborhood please contact us.

June Neighborhood Meeting
2022-06-09 06:00 - 19:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
Upcoming will be discussions on affordable housing at Westmoreland, a Garden of Gethsemane update, important news around our Dia de San Juan celebration later this month, and more.

Thank you for your ongoing participation in making this neighborhood a great place to live!

MPNA Agenda 6-09-22

Meeting minutes for approval – April

Meeting minutes for approval – May

May Neighborhood Meeting
2022-05-12 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Agenda to come

May Neighborhood Plan Committe Meeting
2022-05-11 05:30 - 18:30 | Arizona
Agenda TBD

Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Workshop
2022-05-07 08:30 - 12:00 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
At this special workshop, the Neighborhood Planning Committee is seeking neighbors visions and ideas for the furture of Menlo Park.
We will be discussing these topics

Heritage, historic preservation
Housing
Transportation, connectivity and mobility
Parks, recreation, open space and environment
Economic development

Free Parking, Food/Refreshments and Raffle prizes!

April Neighborhood Meeting
2022-04-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
We’re looking forward to seeing many of you on Thursday for our monthly MPNA meeting (6pm-8pm, 1100 W. Fresno). As you can see from the agenda attached, we are covering a number of important topics, from homelessness to a new skatepark.

DRAFT MPNA Agenda 4-14-22

If you are concerned about, or have questions about, the growing homelessness issue in Tucson and in Menlo, this will be a meeting you want to attend to get answers and info.

Per Pima County, which ranks current COVID Risk as “Low,” masks/social distancing will be recommended but not required at this meeting.

Finally, please put on your calendars a neighborhood workshop / taller, on Saturday May 7 at 9:00am. This will be a neighborhood-wide, in-depth conversation on elements of our neighborhood plan including Heritage, Character, Sense of Place; Housing; Transportation, Connectivity, Mobility; Parks, Recreation, Open Space, Environment; Economic Development and more. More will be shared at tomorrow’s meeting, but please put this on your calendar to participate!

Neighborhood Steering Committee Meeting
2022-04-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Arizona
Attached are the agenda and materials for tonight’s Steering Committee meeting. The Zoom information is included at the end of this email.
MPNP SC Mtg 04 13 2022 Agenda
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March Neighborhood Meeting
2022-03-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
We’ll get updates on key neighborhood initiatives and items, including the Cushing Street Skate Park.

Ward 1 Listening Session with TPD Chief Kasmar
2022-03-07 05:30 - 19:00 | Ormsby Park, 1401 S Verdugo Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85713, United States
Ward 1 is hosting a Listening session with new Tucson Police Department’s Police Chief, Chad Kasmar on Monday, March 7. We will meet at Ormsby Park from 5:30-7 p.m. Community input, especially from youth, victims of gun violence, formerly incarcerated individuals, recent refugees, monolingual Spanish speakers, and gender-queer and transgender residents is being sought.

Menlo Park Neighborhood Picnic in the Park
2022-02-12 11:00 - 13:00 | Menlo Park, 325 N. Grande Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
Join us for a Picnic in Menlo Park!
We will be holding our Annual election, a special drawing, a potluck style picnic, celebrating our Vecinos ambassadors, and the following will be there too:
– the Pima County REACH Program
– Pima County Dept of Environmental Quality will be handing out bike lights and other swag
– a Mobile Health Unit offering vaccinations to any and all comers ++++$50 gift cards to give away*
– a Ready/Set/Rec! van will provide games for kiddos to play
– the Planning Center will be there collecting information for the Neighborhood Plan
– and more!
There may be a few MORE tables there from Pima County Health Dept for various things.
Our goal is to spend the majority of the time together, hanging out, seeing old friends and neighbors, enjoying good food, and celebrating our work together in the neighborhood!

If you are able to bring a food or drink item, please email wendysterner@gmail.com to coordinate!

*Gift card details
The gift cards are regular Visa gift cards that can be used anywhere gift cards are accepted. Cards are available to 12 years of age and up, but anyone under 18 years of age would need a parent or guardian to sign for receipt of the card. Avaialable to those getting their 1st, 2nd and boosters vaccines. The information we collect is basic; address, zip code, what dose and what vaccine they received and signature saying they understand that the gift card cannot be used or traded for prohibited items. We have 50 $50 gift cards to give away.

Menlo Park Clean Up
2022-01-29 09:00 - 11:00 | Menlo Park, 325 N. Grande Ave., Tucson, Arizona, 85745
Join your Menlo Park neighbors and help beautify the park! We will be picking-up trash and trimming shrubs on the west-end of Menlo Park’s park on Saturday, January 29 from 9am-11am.
Tucson Clean and Beautiful will be providing the equipment, but feel free to bring your own gloves, water etc. (with your name on it). We will meet at the western part of the park and focus on that area along with the alleyways that lead to the park, but folks can also focus on an area of their choice (we’ll have a table set-up so you’ll be able to spot us there).
Please RSVP by emailing Andrew Stocker

Update on Affordable Housing - Westmoreland
2022-01-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Arizona
Hello Neighbors!

We will be meeting on-site at the Westmoreland property (outdoors) with Housing and Community Development (HCD) is scheduled for Sat. Jan 22, from 10am-11:30am. HCD is sending a postcard out with info / flyers incoming. We will get to hear opportunities for the property and share input.

Hope to see you there!

Zach Yentzer, President

Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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January Neighborhood Meeting
2022-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Hello Neighbors!
Attached the agenda for January’s neighborhood meeting, and the draft minutes from last month for approval. Some timely updates, and also an opportunity to help the Board think through strategic priorities for the neighborhood in ’22! That and more inside.
MPNA Agenda 12-9-21
MPNA Minutes 12-09-21
We will be hosting the meeting at the Old Menlo Park School, 1100 W. Fresno, at 6pm, masks required and seating socially distanced. Zoom link below for those who feel more comfortable participating this way.
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Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee Meeting
2022-01-10 17:30 - 18:30 | Arizona
The Neighborhood Plan committee will be meeting via Zoom to discuss next steps.
No In-Person Meeting
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MPNP SC 01 10 2022 Agenda
Meeting notes from December meeting area attached.
MPNP SC 12 13 2021 Minutes

Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee
2021-12-13 17:30 - 19:00 | Ward 1 Council Office, 940 W. Alameda Street, Tucson, Arizona
The Steering Committee meeting scheduled for Monday, December 13, 5:30 to 7:00 pm, will be a hybrid meeting with the in-person option at the Ward 1 Council Office, 940 W. Alameda Street and virtual option via Zoom.
COVID safety precautions require that no more than 15 people are in the Ward 1 meeting room at once and that everybody wears a mask.

Menlo Park Neighborhood Meeting
2021-12-09 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Hello neighbors,
Our December neighborhood meeting will be in-person at Old Menlo Park School (1100 W. Fresno). Seating will be social distanced, masks will be required for this meeting.
As we work with the City of Tucson and The Planning Center on the neighborhood-wide survey process we’ve embarked on as part of our neighborhood planning efforts, we’re beginning to hear what are the issues, concerns, and desires of our neighborhood for the future. We’ll get a preview of those results from Maria Masque from The Planning Center!
Gil Fimbres, who has served as one of our two appointees to the Board representing Barrio Sin Nombre, is stepping away after many terms of service to our neighborhood over the years. I will present my nomination for his replacement, for your vote.
We will also have time to speak with our TPD representative Lt. Morales about current events and issues.
Download the draft agenda and draft November meeting minutes.
Thanks and see you soon!
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Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association
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Neighborhood Meeting
2021-11-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Menlo Park Elementary School, 1100 W. Fresno St, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Good morning neighbors,
Looking forward to seeing many of you at our monthly neighborhood meeting on November 18. Please see draft agenda here.
For purposes of the election, this meeting will be ONLY in-person, at the old Menlo Park School, 1100 W. Fresno. Masks will be required, and we will have enough space for social distancing. We will have light finger food and drink with COVID safety in mind, and a gift card drawing!
We will hold our annual Board elections for the year (a slate will be presented, and nominations can also be made on the floor for any position), hear from Lt. Morales from TPD for a safety update and listening session, hear initial results from our neighborhood surveying about what neighbors think about Menlo Park and want for its future, and more. New Tucson Councilmember Kevin Dahl will join us at another meeting in the future.
Thank you and see you soon!
Zach Yentzer, President
Menlo Park Neighborhood Association

Mission Garden's Native American Arts and Food Festival
2021-11-13 09:00 - 14:00 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
Mission Garden’s Native American Arts and Food Festival is this Saturday November 13, from 9am to 2pm. Thirty Native American artists will be exhibiting and selling their works. Ten Native American food vendors and chefs will be giving samples and selling packaged foods of Native American origin. Food demonstrations, music, and a raffle will all be part of the event as well.

Menlo Park Historic Home Tour - Discover the History of Menlo!
2021-11-13 09:00 - 10:30 | El Rio Community Garden, 34 N Melwood Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85745, United States
Join us for a walking tour of 31 historic homes in Menlo Park! We will be viewing homes from the street only, identifying architectural styles dating back to 1905.
Place: We will meet at the entrance to El Rio Community Garden, which is on North Melwood Ave, less than a block north of West Congress St.
Map: A map of the tour will be provided on Saturday morning, but if you would like to print it out in advance, you can find it at www.menloparkhistory.com

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-11-06 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing area 4 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
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Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-30 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing the area higlighted in blue below (area 3).

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-23 10:00 - 11:30 | Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop, Tucson
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

This event will be held at the Sentinel Building, 320 N. Commerce Park Loop (off Bonita between St. Mary’s and Congress).
We will be discussing area 2 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer

Menlo Park Community Conversations: Our Voices/Our Vision!
2021-10-16 10:00 - 11:30 | Mission Gardens Ramada, 946 W Mission Lane, Tucson, AZ, United States
The Menlo Park Neighborhood Plan Steering Committee invites you to join in a conversation about your community. The Neighborhood Plan is a collaborative effort of the Neighborhood, Ward 1, and the City of Tucson to guide future development in Menlo Park.
At this meeting we will be discussing these topics as it relates to the neighborhood plan.

Transportation (pedestrian, bicycle, transit, vehicular)
Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space
Land Use (residential, commercial, other)
Employment
Historic Preservation
Other Infrastructure

We will be discussing area 1 at this event.

Face masks are required in all City facilities, including the Sentinel Building, and are strongly encouraged at Mission Garden. Masks will be provided. Contact Maria Masque, The Planning Center (Consultant) mmasque@azplanningcenter.com
Community Conversation Flyer
