Yard Parking On February Agenda
    The issue of yard parking will be on the agenda for the February 2003 Hyde Park Neighborhood Association. At this meeting we will discuss the city's yard parking ordinance.
    Under the ordinance, neighborhood associations can "opt in" or "opt out" of participation in this ordinance. If a neighborhood votes to opt in, all off driveway parking in front and side yards would be prohibited. At the conclusion of the discussion, we will be taking a vote as to whether the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association would like to opt in or opt out.
    People on both sides of this issue have very passionate feelings. If you live within the boundaries of HPNA and you would like your voice to be heard, you should attend the February meeting. The only time the city will consider applications from neighborhood associations is during the month of February. Unless you want to wait until February of 2004 to have your opinion heard, be sure to attend the February 2003 meeting.
    The General Meeting of the Hyde Park Neighborhood Association will take place on Monday, February 3, 2003. The meeting will be held from 7:00-8:30pm at The Hyde Park United Methodist Church (at the northeast corner of Speedway and 40th Street).

Web Design Assistance Needed
    The Hyde Park Neighborhood Association is in great need of web design assistance. There are two projects that need work. The first is regular, ongoing design work on the HPNA web site. Second is assistance with the graphic design for the 2003 Hyde Park Homes Tour. This is an ideal opportunity for a UT student (or just about any student for that matter) to contribute to the neighborhood. Anyone willing to help on these projects would not only gain some valuable experience, but also would have more material for their personal work resume.
    If you are interested in assisting, please contact Bruce Nadig motorbruce@hotmail.com or 323-0779.

Traffic In Hyde Park
    Recently we have been having several traffic problems in Hyde Park. I have been made most aware of the problems in one particular area, however I understand that these same issues are present throughout the Hyde Park area.
    Currently, the biggest concerns center around speeding and the running of stop signs. This is particularly dangerous in a residential neighborhood like ours, where we have a lot of folks who walk (both with and without children), bike and jog. On residential streets the speed limit is 30 mph. Even along sections of 45th Street the limit is 30.