Meeting Minutes

Kernside Monthly Meeting

Date: Jan 12, 2026

Time: 12 PM

Location: Rose City Guitar

Attendees: Leslie Carrasco, Olivia York, Justin Wright, Kris McDowell, Molly Malong, Amber Russell, Emily Castle, Tom Sollitt, Scott Love, Nicole Cathart, Eugene Jung, Thomas Gatley, Jude Brewer

1. Passed sign-in sheet around

   1. 2 board members present (Thomas & Jude)

   2. 11 community members

2. Thomas opened the floor to upcoming events for the 2026 calendar year

   1. Free Yoga Class

      1. Saturday, Jan 26th

      2. 1 hour long

      3. Guests bring their own mat

   2. Venue available for community events

      1. Olivia York, Splash Apartments

      2. Large open basement

   3. Thomas briefed several upcoming/possible events

      1. Rainbow Road repainting - June?

      2. Strongman

      3. Exercise classes weekly

      4. Crop swap - May?

      5. Street/side mural locations?

3. We can now close down streets!

   1. We’ll need liability insurance ($500) and permits

4. Event ideas

   1. Talent show

   2. Dog parade (“Dog days of summer”)

   3. Coffee passport

   4. Laurelhurst Theater film festival

5. Touring Coffee Coasters gave an intro and wants to be involved for events

6. Membership Drive

   1. March?

7. Member survey

   1. February?

8. Have we invited city council members to these meetings?

   1. District 3 specifically

9. Seeking a response from Prosper Portland and Office of Small Biz