10/01/2026
Thank you to everyone who was able to attend our meeting on Monday. If you were unable to attend, please see the notes below and if you have any questions we are here via email and Facebook.
Terrace Park Neighborhood Association – Meeting Notes
9/28 · Hosted by Sarah Meagher and Frances Abbott, Co-Presidents
Welcome
Sarah and Frances opened the meeting by honoring exiting president Nancy's tenure and sharing a bit about themselves and their connection to the neighborhood. The meeting was kept informal, with the main goal of meeting neighbors and gathering feedback and ideas.
Anyone interested in getting involved or sharing time or skills is encouraged to reach out.
About Neighborhood Associations
Neighborhood associations are what we make of them. The City offers grants for neighborhood projects, including public art (like our Day's Catch bronze sculpture at Covell Lake), revitalization efforts, and neighborhood events to create a safe and welcoming community.
2026 Highlights
⚪ Grew our digital presence utilizing our neighborhood association logo, website, email, page for updates, and Facebook Group for neighbor conversations
⚪ Partnered with other core neighborhoods to put on a city election Central District forum
⚪ Partnered with neighboring groups for this year's 250th celebration and National Night Out (NNO)
⚪ Attended quarterly neighborhood executive meetings
Looking Ahead
⚪ Planning for 2027 begins soon.
⚪ The next NA Executive Meeting for Sarah and Frances is October 28 where we will receive grant application updates for 2027.
⚪ A November meeting will follow to review applications and grant program changes.
⚪ Sarah and Frances will push a formal ask for feedback for grant program
Discussion Items
⚪ The City's Single Family Home Rehabilitation program: https://www.siouxfalls.gov/resident-services/housing-neighborhoods/housing/single-family
⚪ Replacing the stolen plaque in the Japanese Gardens. A neighbor who works with Bronze Age Casting is getting a quote, we will look at re-opening conversations on replacement.
⚪ Showing the 24 Hours on 8th Street documentary, looking at venues of Dow Rummel or Ken's Korner.
Action Items
⚪ Decide on a regular meeting schedule (4th Monday of each month was proposed)
⚪ Post a clear neighborhood boundary map on the website and pin it in a Facebook post
⚪ Find ways to promote events in the neighborhood, neighbors' businesses and nonprofits
⚪ Follow up on the Japanese Gardens plaque quote and replacement.
Stay in Touch With Us
Website: terraceparkneighborhood.com
Email: [email protected]
Facebook: the Terrace Park Neighborhood page and the Terrace Park Neighborhood Talks group
Thank you to Ken's Korner for hosting us!
