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PARKING BAN IN UNIVERSITY AREA - MONDAY JAN. 8, 2007

On Monday (1/8), the Columbus Police Department will be implementing a parking ban in the campus area in response to the BCS National Championship football game. The parking ban begins at 10 a.m. Monday morning and continues through 7 a.m. Tuesday morning (1/9). The parking ban will be in effect for both sides of the following streets: Chittenden, 11th, 12th and 13th between High and Summit; Lane and Norwich between High and Indianola, and Indianola between 11th and 13th. Any vehicle affected by the parking ban will be allowed to park on OSU's West Campus Carmack #5 gated lot as early as Sunday (1/7). No permits will be required from Sunday?Tuesday at midnight. If the city tows a vehicle on Monday morning, the vehicle will be moved free of charge to the Carmack lot. Contact: Sgt. Kevin Corcoran or Amanda Ford, 645?4593.

Thank you for your continued support of the University Area Commission and our neighborhood.

No.4 / February 16, 2007


Community Update from the UAC President on Liquor License Objections
Recently the UAC was informed that City Council's unanimous resolution to object to the renewal of the licenses of 10 local area liquor establishments have been lost either in transit or at the state's Division of Liquor Control. As a concerned citizen and advocate for the University Area I was shocked to hear that this happened. I immediately contacted members of City Council and asked that they do everything within their power to see that these objections move forward. The city has refiled the objections and I personally believe that the State of Ohio needs to see that the objections move forward so that the City, area residents and community stakeholders can be heard at the Division of Liquor Control. The UAC is in the process of writing a letter to the Governor's Office detailing the efforts of the community and requests the new administration see that Council's resolution move forward.

I ask that you too make your voice heard and urge Governor Strickland to have the Division of Liquor Control move forward with the objections. Constituent concerns can be filed online

Also, if you know anyone from any of the Columbus communities that worked to file an objection to these liquor establishments, please forward this email on to them so that they can contact the Governor's office as well.
Governor Strickland is also in the process of appointing a new member to the Liquor Control Commission and you might want to ask him to appoint someone who will take citizen concerns around nuisance liquor establishments seriously and to address them in a timely manner.

A Dispatch article discussing the lost objections can be viewed
Also on the Dispatch web site is a poll entitled "The Hot Issue: Should neighborhood complaints be a factor in renewing liquor licenses?" Please take a few minutes to take the poll and look at the responses of others.

I want to personally thank each and everyone of you who continue to support the University Area and help to make it a better place to live, work, and play. Together we can make a difference.

Thanks again,

Ian MacConnell, President
University Area Commission

February Commission Meeting - Wednesday, February 21, 2007 - Northwood High Building
This month's Commission Meeting will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2007 at the Northwood & High Building, Room 100, 2231 N. High St., Columbus, OH. University Area Commission meetings are held every third Wednesday of the month at this location.

This month's tentative meeting agenda has been posted

Attending a Commission meeting is a great way to find out what is going on the university area. You can also if you would like to bring a subject to the Commission's attention. However, it is recommended see if your particular issue falls within a UAC Committee and bring it to the Committee first.

Announcements & University Area Events
COMMUNITY MEETING & CHARRETTE: URBAN NEIGHBORHOOD
Sponsored by the American Institute of Architects Columbus Livable Communities Committee
TUESDAY MARCH 6, 2007 - 6:00 TO 8:00 pm
MARTIN JANIS SENIOR CENTER
600 E 11th Avenue, Columbus, OH 43211
This event will bring together architects, urban planners, neighbors, and community leaders to
explore ideas on how a transportation center/station can positively impact a neighborhood.

UAC Design Survey -
This survey information will be used to understand the aesthetic preferences of home owners, business owners, property owners, renters, and employees within the area commission. This will also help in educating developers and home owners what type of aspects people prefer in the neighborhood.
The design survey should take about fifteen minutes, and contains optional questions and comment fields. Please remember there are no right or wrong answers, and you should answer as honestly as possible. Your personal information will NOT be distributed to any lists or solicited, and your answers will be kept anonymous and confidential.

Committee Meetings
If you feel that your subject falls within the scope of one of our Committees (Zoning, Planning, Governance, Code & Environment, and Community Relations), you are welcome to attend a They are generally held on both the 1st Wednesdays and Thursdays of the month, check here for specific meeting times and locations.

Again, if you have any questions or concerns regarding the UAC, email back and also remember to check

Sincerely,

Your University Area Commissioners

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http://www.universityareacommission.org/

Hello Neighbor,

The University Area Commission has two upcoming events for the month of October. All are invited to attend. We hope to see you there.



University Area Neighborhood Green Plan Charette
Wednesday, October 10, 2007, 6:30pm
Northwood & High Building Room 100, 2231 N. High Street
The University Area Commission is organizing a planning activity to unify the neighborhood's environmental goals.

Residents, experts, community leaders, students and area stakeholders are invited to share experience and insight into the environmental development of our neighborhood. A document will be created to outline our opinions as a united neighborhood to the City of Columbus.



Coming Home: A Reception for President E. Gordon Gee
Monday, October 15, 2007, 7 - 8:00 pm
The Event Place at South Campus Gateway, 1534 N. High Street
The citizens and civic associations of the University District have planned a Coming Home reception for President E. Gordon Gee. Please join the UAC and other area leaders and residents as we welcome President Gee back to the University Area.
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Sincerely,

Your University Area Commissioners