Minutes of the Kensington Association meeting - 5
July 2004
Chair: Paul Devereux
Minutes: Richard Reilly
Minutes Kensington Association Meeting 5h July
Apologies: Rod Warrick, David Ettershank
1. Skinny Park Development
MCC has consulted KA re the final improvements for Skinny
Park. Plan is to increase seating, add a BBQ, plants along
the railway fence line, new table, fill in the panel fence
already erected and plans to increase the play equipment roof
line to give more shade. MCC to complete the improvements
shortly.
2. Kensington Precinct Plan
Feedback from the Kensington Precinct plan has highlighted
major issues of concern for the local community. Key points
were.
* Kensington under one Council to be resolved.
* A coordinated traffic and transport plan incorporating parking,
rat running, train station use and maintenance and pedestrian
and bicycle facilities
* Address inappropriate future construction developments in
the area
* Maintenance of the community culture and diversity
* Strong council communication while being served by 2 councils
* Maintenance and encouragement of open space policy
* Local employment initiatives
* Child care audit and options.
The plan now is to review these issues and develop plans to
address concerns. Councils are asking local residence to have
input to ongoing plans and actions. Please contact KA if you
are interested.
3. Holland Park
MCC is continuing the development of the Holland Park with
Playground improvements, tree planting and toilet facilities.
4. Kensington Community Liaison
This committee is seeking a KA member to represent the local
area. If you are interested please contact KA
5. Kensington Estate Community Meeting
Mon 19/7 from 13:00 to 17:00 Venue to be announced
6. Web Site
www.kensingtonassociation.org.au
Please visit and we need contributions
7. VRC
All proposed developments for the Flemington Racecourse have
been given the go ahead by government and developments have
begun
8. Walking School Bus
Errol Street School is having a walking school bus day on
the 16/ 7 to promote exercise and to reduce car use in the
local area. The plan is to have this as a regular activity.
Local schools are also considering this idea.
9. Dog POO!!!!
Local residents have noticed an recent increase in dog products
gracing our streets. KA is asking everyone to be Alert but
not Alarmed. If it is yours please bag and tag, if not step
cautiously.
This has been a Community Dog Poo announcement..........................
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