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Converted from paper version of the Broad Ripple Gazette (v12n09)

BRVA Spring Public Meeting held at IAC

by Alan Hague

posted: May 01, 2015

About 100 people attended the Spring public meeting of the Broad Ripple Village Association (BRVA) that was held in the Ruth Lilly Library of the Indianapolis Art Center (IAC). Food and drink was provided by Broad Ripple Brewpub and 1001 Food & Drink.

BRVA president Elizabeth Marshall opened the meeting around 7pm.

She described each of the BRVA committees and the impacts each has had on the Village. These include beautification, special events, public safety, land use, parking, and others.

Elizabeth introduced the new IMPD head of North District, Commander Chris Bailey. The commander detailed his plans for North District, which he explained, by population is the 3rd largest city in Indiana, and on weekends it is the 2nd largest. He mentioned extra patrols, stepped-up bike patrols, and the possibility of making Broad Ripple its own zone in North District.

There will be a more strict enforcement of loitering, cruising, parking, etc. laws in the area. Although there will be a transition period to account for the new parking restrictions that are being implemented.

The BRVA Esprit de Corps award was given to Marigold owner Linda Shikany for her many years of giving to the community through volunteering for Gallery Tours, Cultural District planning, beautification all over the Village including the Bill Brink Memorial Garden, and so much more.

Door prizes, donated by Bambu Salon, Dr. Eve Earley, Bike Line, and Petite Chou, were given out over the course of the meeting.

The Fall public meeting will include the election of BRVA board officers. It is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20, 2015, at the IAC at 7pm.