Opening remarks – The meeting was called to order at 7:30pm.
Approval of August meeting notes – approved without objection.
City/State/School/Other Elected Officials – 5 minutes per presenter
Jennifer Freeman gave an update from Congresswoman Nikema Williams Office.
- APP Challenge is currently underway
- September 20 Military Service Day
- SAFE Act legislation introduced to allow for funding of proper gun storage
Sgt. Frazier with APD gave a crime update
- Theft from motor vehicles is up
- Theft of motor vehicles is down
SAND Activity Updates – 5 minutes per item
Noah Trepper provided a festival update
- Volunteers are still needed on the day of the festival
- Makers Festival – October 18
- Volunteer sign-up site is live
- Applications for vendors, workshops, acts and sponsorships will be closed no later than September 19
SAND 2025 Elected positions open. 2026 election upcoming for all positions:
- Vice President
- Committee chairs
Matters for Voting: Applications can be accessed on the NPU-W website.
V-25-175 – 976 Emerson Avenue – Applicant Joshua and Jessica Rhodes.Applicant seeks a variance to reduce front yard setback from 35ft to 12ft, due to existing porch (already within setback) requiring a complete rebuild LUZ result Motion to Recommend Approval. However, this application has been amended to include an additional variance request and will not have a motion on the floor for this meeting.A motion to recommend approval was approved without objection.
Matters for Review and Comment
Neighborhood Announcements
Upcoming Community Meetings
- NPU-W General Body meeting – September 17 at 7:00pm
- SAND meeting – October 9, 2025
Closing Remarks
Adjournment -: The meeting was adjourned at 8:12pm.
