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Sept. 19, 2008</DIV>
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Brief Minutes of the Sept. 17, 2008 D4</DIV>
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Coalition of Neighborhood Association Meeting </DIV>
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<DIV>The Deputy Director of the Division of Solid Waste, Jill Holbert,
presented an overview of the Solid Waste Division plans and
activity. The Division handles 251 million tons of solid waste per year,
mostly paper. Recycle process results include the conversion of 25 plastic
soda bottles to provide material for 1 fleece jacket. The division plans
to increase recycle activity substantially by December 2008. Garbage
& yard waste are composted. Recycle of aluminum cans saves 95% of
the energy required to produce aluminum from ore. There is a paper making
recycle plant near Grants. One ton of paper recycled saves 17 trees.</DIV>
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<DIV>District 4 member Linda du Moulin(sp?), has been appointed to the Alb. City
Arts Board. Linda recently won a gold medal from the US Veterans
Administration for her art work.</DIV>
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<DIV>Brad Winter reported that the Committee investigating feasibility of
an arena hotel and arena in downtown Albuquerque, presented a favorable
report. It was noted, however, that the committee was comprised of
individuals with vested interests in such projects. Estimated cost is
expected to be in the neighborhood of $ 500 Million, with public
funding proposed to come from a 1/8- 1/4 cent tax increase. He
discussed the 1/4 cent transportation tax and pointed out that the Council wants
the bulk of the moneys to go to roads. The Council is studying a proposed
TIDD for the Uptown area and a decision is expected around the last of
October.</DIV>
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<DIV>8:45 PM ( Necessarily left early to avoid conflict with an EPC case to
be heard Thursday) </DIV>
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<DIV>Respectfully submitted</DIV>
<DIV>Joe Yardumian, NENA rep to D4</DIV>
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