[Mpls] Dinner and Dancing is on us! get to know Lake Street Businesses- Saturday!
SUPPORT NEIGHBORHOOD BUSINESSES AND HAVE FUN DOING IT You are all invited to attend a very fun, free and very multicultural event this Saturday from 4-9 p.m. This is a great chance to get to know Lake Street Business owners but, really, its a chance to eat a lot of food that you may not have tried before, hear fantastic Salsa, Mariachi and Arab music and do this all for free. Please come and bring your friends to a progressive dinner featuring complimentary offerings of the following 27th & Lake Street Businesses: Midoris Floating World Café, Dashen Restaurant, El Nuevo Rodeo, Los Portales, Al Qudus Halal Meat, Curves for Women, Face to Face Salon, Midtown Tailors Clothing and Cleaners, The Shop Around the Corner and Envios Los Gallos. Saturday May 15, 4-9 p.m. at the intersection of 27th and East Lake, valet parking is available but it would be great of course if you would ride your bikes... 4-6 Start at any sponsoring business, meet the owners and try complimentary offerings. 6-9 Celebrate the redevelopment of the Oddfellows Block with Sabor Tropical in El Nuevo Rodeo and then continue the party at the International Ballroom located on the 3rd floor of the Oddfellows Building, 3003 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. Zaher Nights will perform. R. S. V. P. appreciated but not required. Please call Sheila at 612-267-3810 check out the blurb about the event: http://www.startribune.com/stories/438/4758016.html Sheila Delaney Ward 9 Powderhorn Park _ Check out the coupons and bargains on MSN Offers! http://youroffers.msn.com REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] 27 & LAKE PROGRESSIVE DINNER, Saturday May 15th !
Support neighborhood small businesses and have fun in the process! The more the merrier. Please come and bring your friends to a progressive dinner featuring complimentary offerings of the following 27th & Lake Street Businesses: Midoris Floating World Café, Dashen Restaurant, El Nuevo Rodeo, Los Portales, Al Qudus Halal Meat, Curves for Women, Face to Face Salon, Midtown Tailors Clothing and Cleaners, The Shop Around the Corner and Envios Los Gallos. Saturday May 15 at the intersection of 27th and East Lake Street 4-6 Start at any sponsoring business, meet the owners and try complimentary offerings. 6-9 Celebrate the redevelopment of the Oddfellows Block with Sabor Tropical in El Nuevo Rodeo and then continue the party at the International Ballroom located on the 3rd floor of the Oddfellows Building, 3003 East Lake Street, Minneapolis. R. S. V. P. appreciated but not required. Please call Sheila at 612-267-3810 _ FREE pop-up blocking with the new MSN Toolbar get it now! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200415ave/direct/01/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Meeting regarding Sears redevelopment( Midtown Exchange) tonight
FYI: There is a meeting tonight from 7-9 at Powderhorn Park Community Center Gym ( 3400 15th Avenue South) about the redevelopment of the Sears building, The Midtown Exchange Project. This link will give more information: http://midtowncommunityworks.org/exchange/ Sheila Delaney Ward 9 Powderhorn Park _ MSN Toolbar provides one-click access to Hotmail from any Web page FREE download! http://toolbar.msn.com/go/onm00200413ave/direct/01/ REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] Precinct Caucus Postgame- RESTAURANT
Yes, it was a great night... lots of good energy. As Scott said, we (SD 61) had a very fun after party at Guayaquil located at Bloomington and Lake. We received tremendous hospitality and were treated to Ecuadorian and Mexican appetizers including; arapas ( really amazing little sandwich like things made with corn flour cheese and stuffing), nachos and variations on a plantain theme. Some of us tried Ecuadorian beer for the first time. We chose Guayaquil because they are a newly opened business and we wanted to support them. We were all very pleased with the service and food. I hope that list members check it out. Sheila Delaney Ward 9 Powderhorn Park From: "Scott Persons" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] Precinct Caucus Postgame Date: Wed, 3 Mar 2004 07:21:45 -0600 Quite a night last night! We had 60 people at our DFL caucus in Horn Towers last night and about 45 of those people had never been to a caucus in their life. The real kicker was that everybody stayed until the end! (about 8:00) Our caucus was not an exception, in SD61 we had over 1300 attendees last night which is over triple the normal attendance. We also had a great post-caucus gathering at a new Mexican restaurant on Lake and Bloomington (forgot the name, but it's on the NE corner) and about 50 people showed up for that. I'd love to hear turnout stories from other parts of town, tonight proved to me what a uniter George Bush really is, everybody last night was ready to write his pink slip early. Scott Persons Ward 10 Lyndale Neighborhood REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ Get a FREE online computer virus scan from McAfee when you click here. http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963 REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] inquiry: Powderhorn Park Block Club lists?
Hello I would like to connect with Powderhorn Neighborhood Block Club email lists if they exist. I would really appreciate information about this. Please email me directly. Sorry to interrupt the flow of discussion but I am desperatedly trying to find a lost black chihuahua and would like to connect with Block clubs in the vicinity of 15th Avenue and 38th Street. Sheila Delaney Powderhorn Park Ward 9 _ Winterize your home with tips from MSN House & Home. http://special.msn.com/home/warmhome.armx REMINDERS: 1. Think a member has violated the rules? Email the list manager at [EMAIL PROTECTED] before continuing it on the list. 2. Don't feed the troll! Ignore obvious flame-bait. For state and national discussions see: http://e-democracy.org/discuss.html For external forums, see: http://e-democracy.org/mninteract Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Un-subscribe, etc. at: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
RE: [Mpls] speed limit on Hiawatha
Raising the speed limit on Lake Street to 55 mph would kill the Lake Street business community. Commercial nodes need people to slow down and look around, then hopefully spend money! Sheila Delaney Lyndale From: Barbara Lickness <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Corrie Zoll <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>, basia <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>,[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Mpls] speed limit on Hiawatha Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 13:01:22 -0800 (PST) I agree with Corrie. Try crossing Hiawatha on foot sometime or better yet, try it in a wheelchair. In it's current form, Phillips has been "gated" from their neighbors to the east, north and west by freeways. In fact, on the north, the neighborhood looks at 19 lanes of freeway. With a 55mph speed limit on Hiawatha, it would be more like "imprisoned". It could be renamed Highwaytha instead of Hiawatha. Remember, 60% of the people who live in Phillips do not drive a car. With a population of nearly 20,000 people between Phillips and Ventura Village, you are talking about affecting quite a few lives. What would be the reaction if the recommendation were to up the speed limit on Lake Street or Franklin to 55. They are both major transit corridors. My advice is leave a little earlier. That way you don't have to drive so fast. Barb Lickness Whittier = "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has." -- Margaret Mead __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] A great opportunity to assist small business and an invitation for tea!
Hello List Members, In keeping with recent threads regarding small business ( and large i.e. Block E)assistance I want to invite all of you to try a new neighborhood restaurant located in the Longfellow Community at the intersection of 27th Avenue and East Lake Street ( just a few blocks east of Hiawatha Avenue and Lake Street) John and Midori Flomer, Longfellow Residents, opened Floating World Cafe yesterday. I may be considered biased because I have tried to help the cafe in their pre-opening tasks. However, I am one of the pickest eaters that I have every met and I love their food. Please bring lunch/dinner meetings to the cafe.You'll be happy you did. Highlights of the menu include: Japanese salads, Sushi, "Cloud Tea" ( tea with palm fruit- its great) and tempura soup. ( they are currently applying for a strong wine and beer license but until then those of you who like a glass a wine with dinner won't miss it if you try one of Midori's tea concoctions) Check their website out: http: www.floatingworldcafe.com Email me directly if you would like to meet for lunch. TEA IS ON ME! Either John or Midori will always be in the restaurant. They can tell you all about the challenges of opening a business in Minneapolis if you're interested. Hours are: 10-2 lunch 5-10 Dinner Open for Beverages in between. Off-Street parking is available on 27th Avenue and easily accessed either on Minnehaha Avenue or East Lake Street. Sheila Delaney Ward 10 _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] MCDA small business loans - How do I get one?
This reply is so off the mark. Just check into the reality of who receives these funds before you mock them. I understand that they are not your neighborhood businesses in North Oaks, but many receipients are vibrant, successful,for-profit businesses run by solid business people who are valued by many residents of Minneapolis for the services/goods that they provide. Sheila Delaney Lyndale, Ward 10 From: "Victoria Heller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Mpls Forum" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] MCDA small business loans - How do I get one? Date: Fri, 27 Dec 2002 13:32:17 -0600 I probably don't qualify, because. I have no experience at losing money. I have excellent credit. I have never defaulted on a commitment. I create new, private sector jobs. I actually pay taxes. I have never run a non-profit organization. I don't waste money. My business idea is a winner. I don't need anyone else's property - I already own it. Despite these obstacles, I'll give it a try - because it's always preferable to use someone else's money when pretending to take a risk. So here's the deal - I want to open a new shop called.. "Beauty Bar - Martinis and Makeovers" I'll call the MCDA on Monday to see what I need to do to get this show on the road. Stay tuned. Vicky Heller Cedar-Riverside and North Oaks ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_virusprotection_3mf ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] MCDA small business loans
Actually, I know of several neighborhood restaurants that will be opening soon. Some of them accessed MCDA small business loans another obtained a small amount of financing from a Community Development Corporation ( Seward Redesign.) I know for a fact that these restaurant owners have outstanding credit, great business plans and substantial equity into their businesses. The additional financing obtained from the MCDA and the CDC was just the extra gap financing that they needed to open. I imagine that most people on this list are in favor of local businesses populating neighborhood commercial nodes. The MCDA and other CDC lenders play an important role in making a truly local economy possible. This type of gap financing is community development, not "sub-prime lending." Sheila Delaney Lyndale, Ward 10 From: Terrell Brown <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Minneapolis Issues List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Mpls] MCDA small business loans Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 11:17:30 -0800 (PST) -Original Message- From: Iric Nathanson In a recent posting, Michael Hohmann maintains that MCDA small business loan programs are a form of "subprime" lending that uses tax dollars to complete with commercial subprime lenders. In fact, the MCDA programs do not constitute subprime lending. Rather, they provide capital access for neighborhood-based small businesses that may lack an established track record or a large enough down payment to obtain the financing they need. [TB] Give me a break. That is exactly what sub-prime lending is. It is lending money to those who are not able to obtain money thru sources that require better credit worthiness. Established track records and larger down payments make a borrower more credit worthy in the eyes of most lenders. Me thinks Michael had it exactly right. Terrell Brown Loring Park terrell at terrellbrown dot org __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail Plus - Powerful. Affordable. Sign up now. http://mailplus.yahoo.com ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail&xAPID=42&PS=47575&PI=7324&DI=7474&SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsg&HL=1216hotmailtaglines_stopmorespam_3mf ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] Park and Lake
Hi List, Woops! It was a mistake to send this message to the whole list. However, neighbors are working to improve the Park Avenue and East Lake Street area. Anyone who would like more information can email myself off-list. Thanks, Sheila Delaney Lyndale, Ward 10. From: "Sheila Delaney" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Mpls] Park and Lake Date: Mon, 04 Nov 2002 16:02:33 -0600 Hello Jason, Helen and Wizard, How are you guys? We met with CM Lilligren and learned that he would like to see a more extensive planning effort for the area before deciding on any one option for the site. What do you guys think about that idea? I think that CM Lilligren is working with planning to see what sort of resources could be applied. Has CM Lilligren responded to your emails? Sheila From: "DeFlorin, Helen E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FW: [Mpls] Street sweeping Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:34:58 -0600 Bob, Have you called in this vehicle? We have the same issues in our area and when we call them in they generally are towed within a few days. The number you need to call is 612-335-5932. Here's the link to more information if you'd like the details on this ordinance. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/police/ccp-safe/tips/PDF/parking.pdf Just thought I would let you know. Hope this helps. ~Helen DeFlorin (Phillips West) -Original Message- From: Bob Alberti [mailto:alberti@;albatross.org] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:06 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: RE: [Mpls] Street sweeping We had the sweepers come through and nobody was tagged or towed. I wish that they had. As usual, the only person who didn't clear their vehicle was the vehicle that's been parked for weeks out in front of the suspected drug house on our block. Bob Alberti, President Sanction, Inc. Data Security http://www.sanction.netCusp of Longfellow and Seward "A Tempest! Grab the teabag and hang on for your life!" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mpls-admin@;mnforum.org]On Behalf Of Lisa McDonald Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 8:33 AM To: Constance Nompelis; Emilie Quast; forum issues Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Street sweeping Folks often say there were no signs on the street when they get a ticket. But the policy in Minneapolis is that the ticketing agent puts a number on the ticket and it is circled. That is the amount of signs he or she could see posted on the street when writing the ticket. I think life is so hectic sometimes folks don't see the signs and sometimes people don't care. I can't tell you the number of folks who were tagged and towed not once, but several times over the course of the winter. So being tagged and towed doesn't necessarily change behavior Lisa McDonald East Harriet ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Park and Lake
Hello Jason, Helen and Wizard, How are you guys? We met with CM Lilligren and learned that he would like to see a more extensive planning effort for the area before deciding on any one option for the site. What do you guys think about that idea? I think that CM Lilligren is working with planning to see what sort of resources could be applied. Has CM Lilligren responded to your emails? Sheila From: "DeFlorin, Helen E" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FW: [Mpls] Street sweeping Date: Mon, 4 Nov 2002 11:34:58 -0600 Bob, Have you called in this vehicle? We have the same issues in our area and when we call them in they generally are towed within a few days. The number you need to call is 612-335-5932. Here's the link to more information if you'd like the details on this ordinance. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/citywork/police/ccp-safe/tips/PDF/parking.pdf Just thought I would let you know. Hope this helps. ~Helen DeFlorin (Phillips West) -Original Message- From: Bob Alberti [mailto:alberti@;albatross.org] Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 11:06 AM To: Mpls Forum Subject: RE: [Mpls] Street sweeping We had the sweepers come through and nobody was tagged or towed. I wish that they had. As usual, the only person who didn't clear their vehicle was the vehicle that's been parked for weeks out in front of the suspected drug house on our block. Bob Alberti, President Sanction, Inc. Data Security http://www.sanction.netCusp of Longfellow and Seward "A Tempest! Grab the teabag and hang on for your life!" -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:mpls-admin@;mnforum.org]On Behalf Of Lisa McDonald Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 8:33 AM To: Constance Nompelis; Emilie Quast; forum issues Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [Mpls] Street sweeping Folks often say there were no signs on the street when they get a ticket. But the policy in Minneapolis is that the ticketing agent puts a number on the ticket and it is circled. That is the amount of signs he or she could see posted on the street when writing the ticket. I think life is so hectic sometimes folks don't see the signs and sometimes people don't care. I can't tell you the number of folks who were tagged and towed not once, but several times over the course of the winter. So being tagged and towed doesn't necessarily change behavior Lisa McDonald East Harriet ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ Surf the Web without missing calls! Get MSN Broadband. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/freeactivation.asp ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A City-focused Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: mailto:mpls@;mnforum.org Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] unsubscribe
>From: ken avidor <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: [Mpls] McLaughlin on how to get "big things" done. >Date: Mon, 30 Sep 2002 09:48:53 -0500 > > From a statement by Peter McLaughlin on the Midtown Community Works >web site: > >http://www.midtowncommunityworks.org/petermclaughlinp.html > >"The only way to get 'big things' done is > through strategic partnerships. Through > many initiatives I have learned that it is > essential to mobilize the strengths of the > public and private sectors, and the > community. It takes a clear, bold vision, > workable strategies to make the vision a > reality, and a deep sense of optimism in > the face of barriers and cynicism. The > Midtown Community Works Partnership > is a great example of such a strategic > partnership. > > Even in this prosperous time, many > communities are not effectively > connected to the economy. Revitalizing > our south Minneapolis neighborhoods > require reconnecting them to the broader > economy. We can do this with > infrastructure, like the Hiawatha LRT > line, the Midtown Greenway, new freeway > access to and from I-35W, and new > improvements to Lake Street that will > help to reconnect us to the regional > economy." > >Avidor- Prosperous time? And who exactly are the barriers of cynicism? > >*** > >From another man who liked to build "big things"... > >"You can draw any kind of pictures you like on a clean slate and indulge >your whim in the wilderness in laying out a New Delhi, Canberra or >Brasilia, but when you operate in an overbuilt metropolis you have to >hack your way with a meat axe." > >-Robert Moses, City Construction >Coordinator for New York, 1964 > >*** > >Ken Avidor >STRIDE >Kingfield > > > > > >___ >Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy >Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: >http://e-democracy.org/mpls _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Overtime Officers in Commercial Areas
I would appreciate hearing from anyone on the list who has information about commercial areas in Minneapolis that have overtime Officers on foot patrol. I would like to know a few things: 1. What entity contracted with the MPD and how did that process occur? 2. What, if any, impact have the patroling Officers had on the area? I am currently attempting to contract for overtime Officers in the 27th and Lake Street area. Thanks, Sheila Delaney Ward 10, Lyndale Neighborhood _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] GREAT JOB OPPORTUNITIES Minneapolis Related- deadlines: February 25 andMarch 12!
COMMUNITY ORGANIZER The Longfellow Community Council, a nonprofit neighborhood organization located in South Minneapolis, is seeking a highly motivated, team player to serve as Community Organizer. Primary responsibilities include coordinating implementation of LCCs Environment & Transportation and Housing strategies, performing outreach, organizing community events, recruiting and training volunteers, fund-raising, and administrative duties. The organizer will collaborate with other staff on community development issues as well. The ideal candidate will have a four year degree in political science, urban studies, environmental studies or related field and have a minimum of two years related job experience. Additional qualifications include knowledge of local environmental issues, excellent oral and written communication skills, and a positive attitude! Competitive salary, great health benefits, and three weeks vacation. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to 4151 Minnehaha Avenue, Minneapolis, 55406 by February 25, 2002. For a full job description, please call 722-4529 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR The Longfellow Community Council, a nonprofit neighborhood organization located in South Minneapolis, is seeking a highly motivated, team player to serve as Executive Director. Job responsibilities include personnel management, financial record keeping, contract management, budgeting, program planning and evaluation, fundraising, strategic planning, marketing and promotion, and public relations. The ideal candidate will have a four year degree in public or business administration, political science, urban studies or related field. The candidate will also have a minimum of three years experience working for a neighborhood group, a nonprofit organization and/or city. Additional qualifications include supervisory experience, proven fundraising abilities, excellent oral and written communication skills, and demonstrated knowledge of accounting. Competitive salary, great health benefits, and three weeks vacation. Send cover letter, resume, writing sample and references to 2727 26th Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55406 by March 12. First round interviews will be held on March 15 from 1-5 PM. For a job description, please call 612-722-4529 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] NRP the fiefdom/Entitlement at the municpal tit
Eva, I was one of the organizers of that event and am indeed currently employed by a neighborhood organization. You are incorrect as to who was in attendance at that meeting. As a neighborhood staff person, I pretty much know who works for which neighborhood and your assessment is just wrong. In fact, I still have the sign in sheets so I can even prove it :-) These assertation that neighborhood staff who did participate in the forum you refer to and in other ways on behalf of NRP are "just trying to save our jobs" or what have you is just silly. Everyone knows that most people stay in their neighborhood jobs no more than 1-4 years and then people move on. I also challenge those of you to back up your claim that NRP is unaccountable and wasteful. In my experience, in more cases than not( i.e NOT ALWAYS I'm sure you all can come up with the bad examples and so can I), residents are extremely careful to use public resources wisely and apply them toward the common good. Most also strive to be sure that for every NRP dollar spent, other dollars are leveraged. The information to back my assertion up is readily available. I am also pretty sure that NRP spending measured against any other City Department would prove to be significantly more accountable and efficient. I won't waste space talking about the tons of wasteful, unaccountable, inefficient decisions our City ( City Council) has made over the years. As for the NRP adminstration, I don't think any City Department comes close to being as leanly and efficiently operated. I do agree that residents and organizations could use a better frame work in which to make sure their decisions meet the aforementioned goals. I think that better guidance and technical assistance is part of how our City will restructure MCDA/Planning/NRP. This is good. That's all I have to say at this point. Sheila Delaney Neighborhood staffer AND resident of the beautiful Lyndale Neighborhood, home of the Award winning Lyndale Neighborhood Association Ward 10 Eva Young wrote: > > > --- Barbara Lickness wrote: > > > > "The biggest collaborative effort was the one where > > all > > the neighborhood folks joined forces to save the NRP." > > > > > > > > >> > > Keith says; A different description: All the neighborhood nonprofiteers > >swarmed to save their meal ticket/paychecks as the government tit went dry > >from oversuck. The activists were extremely active and want their money. > > Keith Reitman, Capitalism works better when it is not covert, NearNorth > > I'd agree -- when I went to the Candidates Forum sponsored by the adhoc > group in favor of complete NRP funding, the attendees at the forum were > predominantly people who were employed by Neighborhood Organizations. I'm > also not convinced that the Mayor's race result was a mandate on continued > complete funding for NRP. I think the mayor and council races were at > least as much a "throw the bums out" because of Herrongate. > > I still have this feeling that NRP is an incredibly wasteful and > unaccountable way to spend alot of money. As a constituent, I would rather > know that I just contact my Council Member regarding concerns, rather than > having to attend neighborhood meetings on subjects first. It's alot of the > same way I feel like putting an excessive amount of time on party > platforms. That's a bit of a waste of time. Party platforms aren't > legislation -- and putting time into that, means I'm not putting time into > directly communicating with legislators. > > Eva > Eva Young > Central > - > Click here for Free Video!! > http://www.gohip.com/freevideo/ > > ___ > Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy > Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: > http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] REMINDER-COMMUNITY MEETING REGARDING RESPONDING TO HATE INCIDENTS INYOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
Please consider participating in tomorrow night's community discussion regarding how community members can respond to ate incidents. Not only will the presentations be informative, your presence will show support for community members who have felt victimized by these incidents. Childcare is available for children 2-10. Please call Sheila to reserve, 612-722-4529. Longfellow, Standish Ericsson & Seward Neighborhoods Community Response to Hate and Bigotry Come to this community discussion to learn about steps that we can take to counteract the repeated distribution of hate literature in our neighborhoods and to build a stronger community. You will leave this meeting with ideas and tools that will help you promote a healthy and accepting community. Everyone is welcome! Tuesday, January 29th 7-9 P.M. Minnehaha United Church of Christ, 4001 38th Avenue South Agenda 7:00 Welcome and Introductions 7:15 Music By Larry Long 7:25 Panel discussion: representatives from; the Minneapolis Police Department, the Minneapolis City Attorneys Office, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Longfellow,Standish Ericsson and Seward Residents, members of the East African Community, Minneapolis Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Network 8:00 Open discussion and brainstorming about what we can do to build community and counteract hate in our neighborhoods. 8:30 Music by Larry Long You will leave with the following tools: 1. Minneapolis Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Network list of Resources 2. Longfellow and Seward Neighborhood Community Building Posters 3. Handbill distribution and the law Please call, 722-4529 for further information Sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, Minnehaha United Church of Christ, Longfellow Community Council, Seward Neighborhood Group, Standish Ericsson, Minneapolis Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Network Information about Hate Speech and Hate Incidents: About 250-300 hate incidents on the average are reported to law enforcement each year in Minnesota. In Minneapolis, an average of 50-55 hate incidents are reported annually to the police. The three most common hate incidents are in the following categories: race, sexual orientation and religion, in that order. In the past two years approximately 7-10 hate incidents have been reported in the Longfellow and Seward Areas. They include the distribution of Nazi propaganda and hate speech. We know that these incidents do not reflect the real spirit of Minneapolis communities. Sheila Delaney Lyndale, Ward 10 Director, Longfellow Community Council ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Inquiry and Meeting notice re: Hate flyers/Speech in MPLS. neighborhoods
Hello Everyone, As some of you may recall, there have been several incidents of flyers being distributed in the Longfellow and Seward Communities by the National Socialist Movement. In addition, the LCC office has been informed about a few incidents of neighbors making racist remarks to neighbors on their block. The LCC and Seward neighborhood are working with the Minneapolis Hate Crime Response and Prevention Network, the Jewish Community Relations Council and area churches to address this issue. We have decided to have a community discussion about how best to respond if hate flyers/incidents occur on your block and how to create a more welcoming community. Please read the text of the meeting agenda below. Anyone interested in this meeting is welcome to attend. My question to the list is: Does anyone on this list know of other incidents of National Socialist Movement Flyers being circulated in Minneapolis Communities? If so, could you please respond to me off list? Thanks. This would be helpful information to have at the community discussion. Sheila Delaney Lyndale Neighborhood ( I am also the director of the Longfellow Community Council) MEETING NOTICE TEXT Longfellow & Seward Neighborhoods Community Response to Hate and Bigotry Come to this community discussion to learn about steps that we can take to counteract the distribution of hate literature in our neighborhoods and to build a stronger community. You will leave this meeting with ideas and tools that will help you promote a healthy and accepting community. Tuesday, January 29th 7-9 P.M. Minnehaha United Church of Christ, 4001 38th Avenue South Agenda 7:00 Welcome and Introductions 7:15 Music By Larry Long 7:25 Panel discussion: representatives from; the Minneapolis Police Department, the Minneapolis City Attorneys Office, the Jewish Community Relations Council, Longfellow and Seward Residents, members of the East African, Latino/Latina and Islamic communities. 8:00 Open discussion and brainstorming about what we can do to build community and counteract hate in our neighborhoods. 8:30 Music by Larry Long You will leave with the following tools: 1. Minneapolis Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Network list of Resources 2. Longfellow and Seward Neighborhood Community Building Posters 3. Handbill distribution and the law Please call, 722-4529 for further information Sponsored by the Jewish Community Relations Council, Minnehaha United Church of Christ, Longfellow Community Council, Seward Neighborhood Group, Minneapolis Hate Crimes Response and Prevention Network Information about Hate Speech and Hate Incidents: About 250-300 hate incidents on the average are reported to law enforcement each year in Minnesota. In Minneapolis, an average of 50-55 hate incidents are reported annually to the police. The three most common hate incidents are in the following categories: race, sexual orientation and religion, in that order. In the past two years approximately 7-10 hate incidents have been reported in the Longfellow and Seward Areas. They include the distribution of Nazi propaganda and hate speech. We know that these incidents do not reflect the real spirit of Minneapolis communities. ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Mpls] Exchange of materials: a good idea
I am so excited about a web site that I just found. Its the Minnesota Materials Exchange. It links businesses with free or low cost reusable goods to other organizations who can use them. I hope that everyone on the list will check the site out and use it to increase its value as a resource. Check it out!!! www.mnexchange.org Sheila Delaney Ward 10 Lyndale ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] minneapolis awards
I felt the same way. I am so happy that our City makes the effort to recognize outstanding volunteers. Yes, there were technical problems, but really they didn't matter. I prefer to hear from people who nominated the honorees to watching videotape. I think that Vaman Pai and Mary Smalls from the Minneapolis Communications department did a great job. For everyone's information, the Hiawatha extraordinarily accessible playground is located at the intersection of E 42nd Street and 43rd Avenue. The Hiawatha Park and Playground Task Force leveraged roughly $550,000 from $50,000 of Longfellow Community Council NRP funds. At the ceremony, Debra Peterson and Kristi Roedl, the award winners, stated that they hope that everyone engaged in organizing for a school playground take the extra step and work to make sure it exceeds ADA prescribed requirements. Debra and Kristi and the Task Force would love to talk with anyone working to build a playground. They can be reached by calling the Longfellow Community Council at 612-722-4529. Sheila Delaney Lyndale, Ward 10 Mark Wilde wrote: > > Went to the minneapolis awards last night honoring > volunteers who have a real long-term commitment to > helping the city. among others, there was some group > from hiawatha neighborhood who raised money for a > universally accessible playground (i apologize for not > remembering the name), and Richard Little a former > planning commissioner and volunteer in the public > schools. also, Margo Ashmore, a 20 year booster for > northeast and central ave. > > the sound system sucked, and the video presentations > were out of whack, but i felt a lot of pride about > being part of this city. also felt a little nostalgia > already for the mayor, who did the presentations. > > mark wilde > windom park > > __ > Do You Yahoo!? > Find the one for you at Yahoo! Personals > http://personals.yahoo.com > ___ > Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy > Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: > http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - A Civil City Civic Discussion - Mn E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
[Fwd: Re: [Mpls] re: Lake St lrt bridge]
My understanding is that there is a lot of "blame" for these mistakes to go around.It was not only the Met Council's fault. Also, a valid point that I have heard made is that the LRT will benefit the City of Minneapolis and the City has not ( until now) actually contributed to the project costs although it has substantially contributed to the project through staff time, provisions for future Transit Oriented Development near station areas. I think that the City Council ( + Met Council, MNDOT, Hennepin Ct)must now make their statements about making sure this never happens again a policy issue to be addressed and solved. Today, the City Council voted 12-1 to contribute 1/2 of the cost of resolving the Wall issue. Thank CM Barret Lane if you were against the City's participation. Thank the others if you are happy that the Wall issue has been solved. Sheila Delaney Russell W Peterson wrote: > > Hello from St. Michael. I'm now reconnected with my new > email. I bet you all missed me ;-) > > What I don't understand is that the Met Council makes a > mistake, admits it, and then makes the City of Minneapolis > pay for half of the mistake. Isn't this a cost that should > be the complete responsibility of the Met Council? And why > aren't the Minneapolis Council members and the Mayor > standing up for the rights of their residents? > > Russell W. Peterson, RA, CID >Founder > > R U S S E L L P E T E R S O N D E S I G N > Architecture / Interior Design / Strategic Planning > >"You can only fly if you stretch your wings." > > Metro Minneapolis - Saint Michael > > > 13715 Forty-Seventh Street Northeast > Saint Michael, Minnesota 55376 > > (763) 497-1003 phone & fax > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > ___ > Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy > Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: > http://e-democracy.org/mpls ___ Minneapolis Issues Forum - Minnesota E-Democracy Post messages to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe, Unsubscribe, Digest option, and more: http://e-democracy.org/mpls
Re: [Mpls] RE: Met Council $ for 28th Street LRT Station
The cost goes up by $2.9 million. You know, there is a lot of sarcasm on this list and very little appreciation for the good that does get done in our City/County/Region. I am the first to say that we all have to hold our Representatives accountable at all points. Clearly in this case, there were MANY TERRIBLE MISTAKES made and this certainly angers me as both a neighborhood organization director and an active resident of Minneapolis (10th Ward). I also know that City Council Members are taking these mistakes very seriously and will work to make sure that they don't happen again- especially if we all insist on it and support the work needed to make these good intentions mean something. Please know that I am NOT defending any agency involved in this issue. I do however want to say that the more I learn about this issue the more complicated the storyline about who's to blame and who's not to blame becomes. I am tired of seeing off the cuff assumptions posted on this list without background information. It is easier to be a mpls issues ranter than to really learn about what is going on. What is NOT complicated is that a WALL taller than both the Berlin Wall and The Great Wall of China cannot be constructed at Lake and Hiawatha. I am very happy to see public entities partnering to assume responsibility for the chain of mistakes that lead up to the idea of the WALL even being entertained. This is good. Yes, we are all aware of the Sabo money and most of us would prefer to see the funds for solving this situation come from sources other than City MSA funds which is where 1/2 of the money for fixing the mistake will probably come from. But, it doesn't look like that can happen for many reasons. This is the reality because at this point time is running out. Hopefully everyone involved in this issue will take measures to assure that this never happens again but the reality is that the communities immediately impacted by this issue need to know that the Wall will not happen. I am very pleased and very THANKFUL for the work that is being done by community members AND elected/Appointed officials to fix this absurd situation. I also want to raise a point that I have not heard yet- The question of whether or not the Community was able to "weigh in" on this issue before the HPO decide to allow the change from a pier structure to a WALL is not the question to ask. The question is why would stewards of the projects , the engineers etc, have to ask the community if it did or didn't want to see a 1000 ft wide and 30 foot tall wall placed in between its neighborhoods? Come on! To constantly say that "they should have asked us" takes away the responsibility that these people have to make good decisions. When a project is funded by public funds the first evaluation of a decision must be: "first do no harm." This is what is hardest to understand about this situation. How people could have sat in a room and decided that building this WALL that would in effect ruin any possibility of connection and redevelopment in the Hiawatha and Lake area and would actual have created a canyon primed for crime and litter etc JUST TO SAVE $800,000? This is the question we should really be asking. My bottom line and the bottom line of the communities most immediately affected is that the WALL concept has to go and I appreciate the work that is being done to make sure this happens. So, Thanks MET Council : Ted Mondale, Carol Kummer, Matthew Ramadan, Frank Hornstein, and all the other reps. Thanks CM Thurber, Thanks CM Niland, Thanks CM Campbell,Thanks Mr. Sonnenberg and especially thanks to all of the community members in Longfellow, Corcoran,Seward, East Phillips and members of the Midtown Green way Coalition for your countless hours of work on behalf of Minneapolis. Sheila Delaney Bruce Gaarder wrote: > > Such a generous action on the part of the met council. > > One wonders what a detailed accounting of the $60 million extra that Uncle > Sabo brought in will reveal. I seem to remember that it was supposed to > be used to restore cuts that were made to meet the earlier budget. > > I guess that not only did they forget to tell the public about the bridge > change, but they forgot to put it on their list on things cut that it > would be nice to restore. > > And the city gets off for only $1.45 million on this first revelation > about what those with the desire called streetcar have done. > > So, does the official cost of the project go up by $1.45 million (the > city's share with the other half coming out of contingency pools), or does > it go up by $2.9 million. It sure can't stay the same without lots of > fancy rationalizing going on. > > Bruce Gaarder > Highland Park Saint Paul > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Frank Hornstein wrote: > > On Wednes
Re: [Mpls] LRT: Special Joint Meeting of T&PW and Ways & Means Committees
Hi Everyone, The following information is from Tim Springer, Midtown Greenway Coalition. Sheila Delaney Monday, March 19, 2001 1:00pm Rm 132 City Hall Ways and Means Committee will hear the Lake Street LRT issue. They won't take action but will adjourn to March 22 at 9:15. I spoke to Pat Kelly and she was unsure if Chair Campbell would allow public testimony. You should call Pat on or after 3.14 to find out. (673-2202) Thursday, March 22, 2001 9:15 a.m. Rm 132 City Hall. There will be a joint meeting of the T&PW and W&M committees on Thursday, March 22 at 9:15 A.M. for the purpose of acting on 2 items related to LRT. Both of these items will have been presented to the individual committees before then, however, additional financial information is needed. (no public testimony) FYI Here is the official T&PW action. 12.Light Rail Transit - Retained Fill Section north of Lake Street: Report outlining current status of discussions on costs and responsibilities related to construction of elevated trackage between Lake St and 28th St Refer cost issue to W&M/Budget T&PW Action: Referred to special meeting on March 22 at 9:15 a.m.; Staff directed to look at the cost implications of the Midtown Greenway Coalition's southern and northern bike route alignment options Jenny Heiser wrote: > > Below is part of the official city minutes of last week's T & PW Committee meeting >(3/8). > A number of concerned Phillips neighbors, as well as Tim Springer and associates >from the > Midtown Greenway Coalition, attended this meeting to hear Bob Morgan, City >Engineering > Dept., present information about the proposed LRT bridge design changes at Lake St. >that > have caused quite a stir in several neighborhoods bordering this intersection. It >was my > understanding at the end of the public presentations by Mr. Morgan and by Tim >Springer, > and CM Q&A's/discussion around this issue, that there was to be a joint committee >meeting > of the T&PW and Ways & Means committees, scheduled for Wednesday, March 21st, at 12 >noon, > in City Hall Room 132. Construction work at the Lake St. bridge site is scheduled to >begin > in early April -- just a couple of weeks away -- thus it was thought that a joint > committee meeting was needed in order to deal with this important issue in a timely >manner > before the 3/23 full Council meeting, where a resolution could be presented and >passed on > any additional funding the City would provide (along with the Met Council) to return >to > the original neighborhood approved design of the LRT bridge at Lake St. > > However, this morning I went to the City's website to check the 3/8 committee >minutes (see > below) to verify the time of this meeting only to find that the date and time have >been > changed (see Item 12, bolded). Or at least it certainly looks that way to me. Does >anyone > have any additional information about this important meeting? > > Jenny Heiser > East Phillips > Ward 6, Precinct 8 > > Transportation & Public Works Committee Agenda and ActionsRegular meeting of > Thursday, March 8, 2001 > > Standing Committee Of The Minneapolis City Council9:00 a.m. - Room >132 > >Present: Council Members Mead, Johnson, Biernat, Niland, Colvin Roy, Lane >Also Present: Council Members Goodman and Herron > >Awards > >Water Works > >Purchasing > >Discussion Items > >City Engineer > > > >11. Light Rail Transit Project: Informational chart outlining options and >funding > choices >(Chart to be distributed at Committee meeting)T&PW Action: Received & >Filed > >12. Light Rail Transit - Retained Fill Section north of Lake Street: Report > outlining current >status of discussions on costs and responsibilities related to construction of > elevated >trackage between Lake St and 28th StRefer cost issue to W&M/Budget > T&PW Action: Referred to special meeting on March 22 at 9:15 a.m.; Staff >directed > to look >at the cost implications of the Midtown Greenway Coalition's southern and >northern > bike >route alignment options > >13. Light Rail Transit Project: Establishment of special fund under the >control of > the City >Engineer to be used for project related expenses; Appropriation of $100,000 >Also in W&M/Budget T&PW Action: (update letter for W&M), Approved > appropriation to Permanent >Improvement Fund (4100) payable from the General Fund Reserve Conting
[Mpls] Time Sensitive issue: Midtown Greenway Crossing at Hiawatha and Wallsalong the Avenue.
Hello List members, The Midtown Greenway crossing at Hiawatha and the question of whether or not the Hiawatha LRT line will be on piers or on walls (mechanically engineered earth) in the areas near Lake Street, the Green Institute and 28th Avenue are important issues for all of Minneapolis. Some of the reasons that these issues are significant are; the walls would, further isolate residents of the Phillips Community; · be visually abhorrent with a design that precludes pedestrian and bicycle connections; · attract crime and litter by creating and canyon between the LRT bridge and the T.H. 55 bridge; · inhibit redevelopment of the Hi-Lake Shopping Center; · prevent future transit connections between LRT and the Heritage Trolley; and · negatively impact the adjacent Phillips Eco-Enterprise Center by cutting off visibility and walling off the Green Institutes property from the neighborhood. Please review the following message from the Midtown Greenway Coalition and neighborhoods in the immediately affected areas for more information. If you would like more information about this issue, please call Tim Springer at 612-278-7171 or the Longfellow Community Council at 612-722-4529. Next immediate step*: Please attend the Minneapolis City Council Transportation and Public Works Committee meeting on Thursday March 8th at City Hall 9:00 am rm 132 please call Sheila Delaney 612-722-4529 or Tim Springer at 612-278-7171 for more information. Thanks! Re: Input to Elected Officials sought regarding LRT design and Greenway crossing of Hiawatha From: A team of staff and board members from Midtown Greenway Coalition, Longfellow Community Council, East Phillips Improvement Coalition, Corcoran Neighborhood Organization, Seward Neighborhood Group Dear Neighbor, We need your help to contact government officials. Let's make a more livable city with thoughtful design of our first LRT line. A 30-foot high concrete wall is planned on the West side of Hiawatha Avenue to accommodate the Light Rail Transit (LRT) line as it approaches the Lake Street Station from both the north and south. Not only would the wall be very intrusive to the neighborhood, but it may also preclude optimal use of the land for possible parking, commercial development, and effective bus/trolley connections in the area. This intrusive design was announced to the public just months before LRT construction is to begin. A Bridge Over Hiawatha for the Midtown Greenway In addition, if the LRT line were built on stilts at this location, rather than a walled earthen structure, planners could redesign the intersection. The LRT bridge could be raised about 10 feet to allow a bridge for the Midtown Greenway to cross over Hiawatha Avenue, and underneath the LRT bridge, which crosses from the East to the West side of Hiawatha Avenue at 28th Street. This Greenway bridge would provide a direct and seamless crossing over 7 traffic lanes on Hiawatha Avenue for cyclists and pedestrians in the neighborhood as well as all users of the Midtown Greenway. Please communicate these Community Priorities with your elected officials: 1. No earth-filled walls, the LRT should be on a structure held up by piers as the trains come from south to north for the entire length approaching the Lake Street Station, between the Lake Street Station and the LRT bridge over Hiawatha at E 28th Street, and north of E. 28th Street. 2. Raise the LRT structure up at E. 28th Street to allow the Midtown Greenway to pass underneath it. 3. Please help provide money to implement these changes to the LRT design because LRT planners are telling us some cost-sharing is critical to move these issues forward. NOTE: THE MINNEAPOLIS CITY COUNCILS TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THIS ISSUE ON THURSDAY, MARCH 8. This Committee includes Council Members Mead, Johnson, Biernat, Colvin-Roy, and Lane. FULL MET COUNCIL MIGHT REVIEW THIS ISSUE ON MARCH 14. Decisions we make today will affect the livability of our city for a century to come. Please contact your elected officials about this important matter. Don't forget to include your mailing address in e-mails. Otherwise, officials will not know where your letter comes from. Please call the Midtown Greenway Coalition at 612/278-7171 or e-mail us at [EMAIL PROTECTED] with questions. Below are some names and addresses to make it easy for you. Please pass this message on to your friends and associates. As background and supporting information for those interested, following the list of officials is a PROBLEM STATEMENT, a SUMMARY OF RECENT EVENTS, a list of NEXT STEPS, and an article on this topic from the March 6, 2001 Minneapolis Star Tribune. Met Council (suggest community priorities be favorably addressed by changing LRT design) Frank Hornstein District 6 651 632-2184 fax: 651-623-2188 [EMAIL PROTECTED] District 6 includes Phase I of the Greenway, Chowen Avenue to Bryant Avenue. Matthe
[Mpls] reNEWed TOPIC: Neighborhood Boundary Changes ?
Does anyone have information about neighborhoods in Minneapolis that are discussing boundary changes? I would like to know which neighborhoods are discussing this issue and why. I would also like to hear about inter neighborhood collaborations that have been successful and those that have not. I am aware that these issues are a topic in the greater Longfellow Community. I am wondering if any other groups are discussing these issues. I am happy to do the discussing on the list and off. Thanks, Sheila Delaney Ward 10 Lyndale Neighborhood Secretary, Lyndale Neighborhood Development Corporation Executive Director, Longfellow Community Council begin:vcard n:Delaney;Sheila M. tel;fax:612.724.4919 tel;work:612.722.4529 x-mozilla-html:FALSE adr:;; version:2.1 email;internet:[EMAIL PROTECTED] x-mozilla-cpt:;1 fn:Sheila M. Delaney end:vcard
