Call Meeting to Order
Jesse, Christian, Dave, Kylie, Craig, Josh, Rich, Danny, Don
Craig
II. Vote:
Approved
Agenda Craig
III. Vote:
Approved
Board Minutes from 2/5/2026 Josh
IV. Vote/Discussion: Treasurer’s Report:

• Not much activity to start the
  year. No liabilities
• Still looking at net loss, but
  adjustments from strategic plan
  should help.
• Membership down
• Bluegrass is driver, but revenue
  doesn’t come in until event.
  Jesse
  V. Public Comment: BNA Member and Public Comment:
• Board needs to decide on
  direction of decision on Bike Bus
  support. There are various options up
  to and including No Parking on
  Urbandale.
• Assistance requested for cone
  usage for temporary usage. For
  protection.
• Vote and approved to move
  forward for topic at Quarterly meeting
  VI. Report/
  Discussion/Vote:
  Approved
  Clothing Sales Update
  -Additional Designs (Vote)
  -Credit to purchase a small inventory
  of new design for Easter Egg hunt
  Eric
  Board of Directors
  Agenda – March 5, 2026 (7:00 pm)
  BBB Office
  (2625 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA)
  The public forum provides speakers an opportunity to address the board for up to three minutes regarding items that
  are not on the agenda. The public forum is not a time for board engagement and discussion as only matters posted in
  the public agenda may be discussed. Matters requiring attention will receive appropriate board follow-up at a time
  after the meeting.
  VII. Report Engagement Committee
  -External Communications Form
  Sent out for feedback
  Pre-emptive form to get events out
  -CRM & Mailing Lists
  Numbers 339 paying members
  -Next Social
  April 1st at Edencrest (for real)
  Kevin/Danny
  VIII. Report Special Events
  -Easter Egg Hunt 3/28
  Volunteers needed for day of
  Beaverdale Park 8:30
  -MEGA Scrub Event (5/16)
  -Potentially taking over waiting on
  Lower Beaver for their input
  -Volunteers needed for event
  -Planning/Changes Update
  -Volunteers
  Josh/Don
  IX. Report Beautification Committee
  -Memorial Tree Walk
  Terry
  X. Report Bluegrass Committee
  -2026 & 2027 Grant Applications
  Craig and Jesse got them in Prairie
  Meadows is for 2027
  -Sponsorship work
  Up and available on website
  -Donations forms
  Soliciting ideas and input for
  additional support. Reach out for
  information and ideas.
  Jesse/Craig
  XI. Report/
  Discussion:
  Strategic Planning
  -Update/Review Schedule
  Work is already being done around
  Engagement Committee and website
  Going down to three Sidewalk
  publications for 2026
  Farmers Market
  Need to make contact with Tom to
  discuss on plans
  More discussion around frequency
  Dave/All
  XII. Discussion Volunteer Week & Recognition
  -Further collaboration
  -Solicit ideas for potential recognition
  of thank you.
  Craig/All
  Adjourn