Community Meeting Minutes - December 9, 2025

Written By Salemtown Neighbors

Community Meeting Minutes – December 9, 2025
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Tennyson Office, 1403 2nd Ave N

Upcoming:

Report any Google Fiber complaints through the Salemtown website.

Light Up Salemtown: Submit NES pole numbers for lighting requests (helps deter crime).

2026 Community Survey: Launching soon.

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Welcome:

Cindy Edwards opened the meeting, introduced the Board, NDOT representative Chris Augustino, Councilmen Jacob Kupin, Dr. Anthony Aamodt from Pro2Col, and welcomed community members.

NDOT Update – Rosa L. Parks Blvd.

Key Issues

  • Safety at Garfield & Rosa Parks is a primary concern due to heavy pedestrian crossings.

  • Parking adjustments may be needed for bus movement and visibility.

Planned Improvements

  • Additional bike lanes, striping, flex-post protection, and signage for improved visibility.

  • Inspiritus project will trigger a redesign of the intersection of Rosa/Garfield, adding a north-side crosswalk during the signal rebuild (timeline TBD).

  • Larger corridor overhaul expected in 3–5 years.

Community Feedback

  • Concerns about unsafe turn lanes into Garfield.

  • Strong priority for marked crosswalks and pedestrian safety over bikeway additions.

  • NDOT will circulate design plans for community review.

NDOT Action Item

  • Provide detailed follow-up on crosswalk locations, parking impacts, and project sequencing.

Councilmember Kupin Updates

Zoning

  • Clarifications:

    • R6 → allows two-family homes (owner-occupied).

    • RS → single-family only.

  • New RNR district allows cottage-style multi-unit homes (not yet used locally).

  • Proposed zoning bill may reduce building height from 45 ft to 35 ft; amendment excludes areas within the interstate loop.

Neighborhood Issues

  • Cement plant noise and truck traffic: Residents encouraged to continue reporting via Hub Nashville.

  • Google Fiber: Now installing via alleys; responsive to repair requests. A separate communication channel will be shared for any concerns.

  • Panhandling at 65 & Rosa Parks: Kupin coordinating with the Office of Homeless Services.

Community Updates

Safety & Infrastructure

  • NES security lights available for alleys/homes (~$80/month).

  • Decorative streetlight outages can be requested through Hub Nashville.

  • Ongoing concerns about stop signs, visibility, and alley activity.

Beautification

  • Metro Water is drafting a Salemtown tree-planning initiative, including Morgan Park and Fehr School.

  • “Friends of Morgan Park” group forming, led by Derek.

Property & Code

  • Buildings such as the old Head Start site can only be escalated if safety hazards exist (rodents, mold, odor).

  • Residents should submit concerns through Hub Nashville.

Board Elections & Community Partners

2026 Board (Transitions underway this month.)

  • Crystal Day – Vice President

  • Holly Ragsdale – Secretary

  • Derek Lisle – Member-at-Large

  • Courtney Schroeder has resigned.

Community Partner Spotlight

  • Pro2Col wellness facility introduced services including sauna, IV therapy, and diagnostic programs; open to community partnerships.

2025 Year in Review

  • Year-end newsletter will be sent out.

Action Items

  • NDOT: Follow up on crosswalk and parking questions.

  • Board: Send out 2026 community survey; finalize board transitions.

  • Residents:

    • Report noise, safety, and infrastructure issues through Hub Nashville.

    • Submit NES pole numbers for lighting.

    • Participate in beautification and Morgan Park groups.

Attendees

Cindy Edwards, President, Salemtown Neighbors
Crystal Day, Vice President, Salemtown Neighbors
Derek Lisle, Member-at-Large, Salemtown Neighbors
Brad Snider, Treasurer, Salemtown Neighbors
Councilman Jacob Kupin (District 19 – via updates)
Chris Augustino, NDOT
Dr. Anthony Aamodt, Pro2col
Community Members

Salemtown Neighbors
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