COVID-19 News and LINKS from Senator Kari Dziedzic

Posted on March 21, 2020 by staff
Dear Neighbors and Friends, 

The last two week have been unlike anything we have experienced. It feels like we are living in a snow globe that was shaken and life has been turned upside down.  It is hard to believe that the Governor released a supplemental budget less than 10 days ago – and how much has changed since then.

I started writing this update several times during the last week, but things are changing so fast – this will probably be slightly dated by the time you read it.

Many of you have lost a job or are concerned about your job and your ability to provide for your family.  Having lost a job in an earlier recession – I understand how scary that can be.  Governor Walz issued several Executive Orders to address this pandemic including some changes to unemployment so people can access help quicker than usual.  We understand many people do not qualify for unemployment, like small business owners and many in the creative economy, and are working to resolve that issue.

We are in uncharted territory.  I want to assure everyone that we are collaborating with our local and federal partners to provide relief to people impacted by COVID-19 as quickly as possible.

The legislature passed and the Governor signed bills last week and on Monday providing funds for health care infrastructure to respond to COVID-19.  The Senate and House are working to ensure our healthcare system has the protective gear and capacity to handle the crisis.  We are looking at what changes we need to make in statute vs what the Gov can do by Executive Orders on everything from evictions to Dept of Human Services waivers needed to help people with disabilities.  We are committed to being as prepared as possible for dealing with this disease in a proactive and responsible manner.

You can find links to the Exec Orders and more COVID-19 information below.  

The Governor is listening to public health experts and balancing the needs and rights of individuals across the State and the need to protect the health, safety and welfare of our State.  This is an unprecedented challenge and I appreciate his proactive efforts to get ahead of the curve on COVID-19 to prevent more harm.

The Legislature is not having committee hearings or session on a regular basis at this out of an abundance of caution.  We do not want to risk the health of our staff and the public and add to the spread.  We are looking at what procedures need to be put in place to safely come back and vote on urgent issues related to COVID-19.  As I mentioned above, we are having bipartisan, bicameral discussions on specific issues and hope to have some agreement and public discussion soon.

My Legislative Assistant and I are working remotely. We are constantly checking emails and voice mails prioritizing those dealing urgent requests.  Thank you for your patience.

Minnesotans are used to helping each other out – from shoveling our neighbor’s driveway to volunteering and donating after the Drake fire – we are used to working together to get things done.  So many are doing their part to help us weather this storm. Thanks to everyone who is stepping up and helping lead us during this pandemic.  We will get through this.
More COVID -19 information:

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Emergency Special Enrollment Period
MNsure is offering a special enrollment period (SEP) for qualified individuals who are currently without insurance in response to the potential growth of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases. This SEP will allow uninsured individuals 30 days to enroll in health insurance coverage through MNsure. Learn more HERE.

Executive Orders
Gov. Walz has signed several COVID-19 related Executive Orders.  Click HERE to read more.

University of Minnesota
On all campuses of the University of Minnesota, in-person instruction is suspended starting today through the end of the Spring 2020 semester. Read more HERE.

Minneapolis Public School information
Comprehensive information and resources from the Minneapolis School District can be found HERE.

City of Minneapolis information
The City of Minneapolis has information about its response to the COVID-19 virus. Click HERE for updates and details.

Hennepin County information
Hennepin County website, with additional information HERE.

Minnesota Department of Health resources
Additionally, MDH is making information about the coronavirus available in multiple languages. A full list of available languages and links to download materials are available below.
COVID-19 in Amharic (PDF)
COVID-19 in Arabic (PDF)
COVID-19 in Chinese (PDF)
COVID-19 in Hmong (PDF)
COVID-19 in Karen (PDF)
COVID-19 in Russian (PDF)
COVID-19 in Somali (PDF)
COVID-19 in Spanish (PDF)
COVID-19 in Vietnamese (PDF)  

MDH has also set up non-English versions of its coronavirus website. A full list of available languages and links to each page is available below.
Spanish: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/spanish.html 
Somali: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/somali.html 
Hmong: https://www.health.state.mn.us/diseases/coronavirus/materials/hmong.html 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONAL RESOURCES

QUESTIONS about school and childcare:
Call 651-297-1304 or 1-800-657-3504 (7am-7pm daily)
*Childcare providers with questions should call 1-888-234-1268
Visit www.education.mn.gov 

QUESTIONS about health:
651-201-3920 or 1-800-657-3903 (7am-7pm daily)
Visit www.health.state.mn.us 

QUESTIONS for workers and employers:
651-259-7114 or 800-657-3858
https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/covid/

 
Resources:

For some fun non-covid viewing, here is DNR EagleCam.
https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/features/webcams/eaglecam/index.html

The Penguins at the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago are leading tours while the aquarium is closed.  Visit https://twitter.com/shedd_aquarium for some online fun.

You can also visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art in NY. Met 360 has some short videos that allow viewers to visit some iconic spaces at the Gallery.  https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/met-360-project.

They also have lesson plans for educators to integrate learning about works of art into their virtual classroom through curated lesson plans: http://met.org/LessonPlans.

Free Lunch Takeout list can be found HERE.

Sen.kari.dziedzic@senate.mn        651-296-7809

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Northern Columbia Golf Project Update

Posted on March 19, 2020 by staff

Project Update:
Northern Columbia Golf Course
Stormwater Management

concept plan detail

Concept plan detail. Click on the image for a larger version of the full plan.

Community Engagement

In 2019, the project partners met with local neighborhood organizations, shared an online survey, distributed comment cards, and hosted a public open house to gather input and field questions.

Southern Area of Columbia Golf Course

Many questions we received concern the known issues in the southern portion of the golf course. We have been and will continue monitoring the water levels in that area at least through 2021. Our hope is to gain a better understanding of how water moves both above and below ground. This data will then inform future analysis and design for that area of the course.

Next Steps

The project partners are finalizing designs and preparing construction documents for the first phase of work in the northern portion of the golf course and Columbia Park. We anticipate the project will go out to bid for construction this spring.

Construction may start as early as summer 2020 in Columbia Park, then extend to the golf course after the primary golf season, after Labor Day 2020. It’s likely the construction will extend into early 2021, and vegetation restoration work would happen in the spring of 2021.

About the Project

New stormwater best management practices (BMPs) at the Columbia Golf Course will improve stormwater quality, mitigate flooding, improve ecological systems and enhance recreational opportunities in Northeast Minneapolis. The project is part of the Northeast Stormwater Management Initiative.

Project Partners

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB)

Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO)

City of Minneapolis

learn more here

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Agenda for Board/General Meeting for Monday March 16, 2020

Posted on March 13, 2020 by staff

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID – 19 CONCERNS

The chair has chosen to postpone  all CPNA meetings while the public safety concerns regarding Covid-19 are on going.

 

The regular Board/ General Meeting of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association will be held Monday March 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE. MAP

For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services or the accessible entrance opened please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call.

Please do not wear heavy scents to our meetings. We are in a small location and members have allergy issues. Thank you in advance for helping make our meetings inviting to all.

6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda
6:35 – Approval the Minutes of CPNA Draft Minutes for February 24, 2020
6:39 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File
6:45- Open Time
6:59 – General Meeting

7:00 – Crime and Safety Update

7:05 – Old Business
Newsletter
Comment letter on Neighborhoods 2020 Draft
Earth Day
Postcard for Housing Program
37th and University
PechaKucha postponed to June 1

7:15 – New Business
Covid-19 plan
Conflict of Interest Policy and forms
Casey Carl, City Clerk and David Ruebedor NCR (7:30) presentation on the census etc…
Lane Christiansen and Marlene Spangler (7:45) stormwater adopt a drain program

7:59 – Announcements/ Communications.

April agenda…  Ange from First and First
Annual Meeting Planning
 

Kroening Interpretive Center Programs
Building hours: Tuesdays — Fridays, 9 am – 5 pm; Saturdays, 10 am – 5 pm: Sundays, 12 noon – 5 pm
North Mississippi Regional Park, 4900 Mississippi Court

Spring Break Camp: Down in the Dirt
March 23 – 27
Kids from 6 to 12 can enjoy a week of fun during spring break! Do you love to get messy playing in the dirt? Then join us in discovery. Find out what dirt is made from, why it’s important and how fun it is to build with. We’ll explore seek out soils, decomposers and animals living under the ground. Registration: $150. For information and to register: https://www.facebook.com/events/172483904100504/.

Public comment period is open for the Neighborhoods 2020 draft
These are program guidelines on neighborhood programming and funding to support the City’s 70 neighborhood organizations in 2021 and beyond. The public comment period runs through April 17.

Here are some opportunities for the Ward One community to learn the details, hear from neighbors and share feedback and comment on the draft program guidelines:

Wednesday, March 25, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Van Cleve Park Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room, 901 15th Ave SE
Thursday, April 2, 6-8 p.m.
Northeast Park Recreation Center, Multipurpose Room, 1530 Johnson Street NE

The draft guidelines build on a framework resolution and staff directions passed by the Council last May.  They were developed by City staff using input from neighborhoods, community members and the University of Minnesota’s Center for Urban and Regional Affairs. The guidelines are intended to align with our Strategic Racial Equity Plan and the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Goal 14, “Equitable civic participation system: In 2040, Minneapolis will have an equitable civic participation system that enfranchises everyone, recognizes the core and vital service neighborhood organizations provide to the City of Minneapolis, and builds people’s long term capacity to organize to improve their lives and neighborhoods and Policy 100: “Place-based Neighborhood Engagement: Strengthen the City’s robust neighborhood-based community engagement system to ensure that it effectively and equitably builds people’s capacity to organize to improve their neighborhoods.”

People can also comment at Neighborhoods2020@minneapolismn.gov, 612-673-3737 and at Neighborhood and Community Relations, 105 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 425, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55401.

On May 4, final guidelines will be considered by the City Council’s Public Health, Environment, Civil Rights and Engagement Committee with a City Council vote expected on May 15.

The City has opened public comment on the draft Minneapolis Transportation Action Plan.

The plan is a 10-year action plan to guide future planning, design, and implementation of transportation projects for all people in all the ways they move around. Public comment on the draft plan will continue for 45 days. http://go.minneapolismn.gov/

Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) is seeking additional members to join the Equity and Diversity Impact Assessment (EDIA) Committee.

Applications are open until 11:59pm on April 10th. Interested applicants should complete an online application: https://forms.gle/xGyGZU2H1SHq2vBLA

A short summary of the EDIA is shared below. For additional information, please see our website: https://accountability.mpls.k12.mn.us/edia_committee_2.

What is the EDIA? Who is the EDIA Committee and what do they do?
The EDIA is a reflective tool and guided process to evaluate policies, practices, and procedures that impact MPS students and families.

The EDIA Committee is a voluntary advisory group that consists of parents/guardians of MPS students, community-based organization members, and MPS staff. The purpose of the EDIA Committee is to partner with MPS to support the district in identifying and examining inequities in MPS policies, practices, and procedures that significantly impact student learning and resource allocation.

EDIA Committee Meeting Informational Sessions – March 11 and March 25th
We invite you to attend one of our informational sessions.
•    Sit in on a regular EDIA Committee meeting on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 from 12pm-2pm at MIGIZI (3017 27th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55406). A light lunch will be provided. Note that the first hour will be devoted to usual EDIA Committee business and the second hour will be spent on the actual informational session.
•    Wednesday, March 25 from 5:30pm-7pm at the Davis Center (1250 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411) in Room N5-083. Light refreshments will be provided

City of Minneapolis Affordable Housing Programs & Access

City of Minneapolis’ Housing Policy and Development team is hosting a information and community feedback meeting on the City’s affordable housing programs and policy and the ways in which they can meet community needs. Questions that will be considered at the meeting include:

  • What are the top policy or investment priorities to improve housing stability of low income renters?
  • What is the ideal balance between priorities of new affordable housing development and preserving existing affordable housing?
  • Is it more important to produce more affordable units or few units that are more affordable to extremely low-income households (with incomes at or below $30,000 per year)?

Wednesday, March 18, 2020, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Northeast Park Recreation Center, 1530 Johnson Street NE

All are welcome. RSVPs are requested. Please email Aarica.coleman@minneapolismn.gov with any questions. Visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/minneapolis-rental-priorities-permanent-affordable-homeownership-tickets-94216410821 to RSVP

CENSUS INFO ARRIVED THIS WEEK.  CHECK YOUR MAIL FOR HOW TO TAKE IT ONLINE.  DON’T UNDER COUNT YOUR KIDS, MAKE A PLAN IF YOU SHARE CUSTODY!!!! UNDERCOUNTED MINNESOTANS CAN LOSE US A SEAT IN CONGRESS AND MILLIONS IN FEDERAL DOLLARS.

8:00- Adjourn

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Affordable Housing Programs and Access

Posted on March 9, 2020 by staff

City of Minneapolis: Community Informed Housing Policy

Come and discuss City of Minneapolis affordable housing programs and access!

Why: The City is deliberately involving community in the development of policy and programs that produce affordable and accessible housing and eliminate disparities

Rental Priorities and Permanent Affordable Homeownership Minneapolis Homes, Affordable Housing Trust Fund & Housing Tax Credits Northeast

Wednesday, March 18, 2020 5:30 p.m.—7:00 p.m. Northeast Recreation Center Multipurpose Room 1530 Johnson St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413


Presented by: Residential Finance and Minneapolis Homes RSVP: https://RentalPAH-northeast.eventbrite.com

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Aarica.Coleman@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-5078 People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 312-673-3000 TTY users call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626

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4th Annual Edison Activity Council SOUP-TACULAR

Posted on March 3, 2020 by staff

The Edison Activity Council is hosting the 4th Annual Soup-tacular
Sunday, March 8. 4 – 7 pm. PNA Hall, 1304 4th St NE.

You can enter a soup for FREE in one of five categories (Minnesotan, Vegetarian/Vegan, International, Chili/Stews or Free-for-all). Diners vote on their favorites, and the winners in each category receive the coveted Golden Ladle.

This is a family friendly event, with all the soup you can taste, live music by the Edison Jazz Band, a silent auction, and a cash bar.

Proceeds benefit the athletic teams, clubs and organizations of Edison High School.

Tickets are $20 for adults, $5 for kids/students. Soup entries are FREE.

Tickets are available online or at the Edison school office.

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Presidential Primary Tuesday March 3rd

Posted on February 25, 2020 by staff

Minnesota has become another state that is part of Super Tuesday!  Voters in Columbia Park can cast their ballot for their favorite candidate at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE, from 7am-8pm.  You must party identify to receive the correct ballot.  

For more information on absentee balloting and other election related items please check out the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website.

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Agenda for Board/General Meeting Monday Feb. 24, 2020

Posted on February 21, 2020 by staff

The regular Board/ General Meeting of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association will be held Monday February 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE. MAP

For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services or the accessible entrance opened please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call.

Please do not wear heavy scents to our meetings. We are in a small location and members have allergy issues. Thank you in advance for helping make our meetings inviting to all.

6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions

6:31 – Approval of the Agenda

6:35 – Approval the CPNA Draft Minutes for January 27, 2020

6:39 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File

6:45- Open Time, a chance for anyone to come and speak on any neighborhood issue

6:59 – General Meeting

7:00 – New Business

Emma Pachuta MPRB Parks for all Planning

Chris DeDene MPLS Public Works 37th AV NE resurfacing

NCR annual report

Pechakucha at the Ritz on March 30th 6-8pm 20×20

PechaKucha Nights

City of Minneapolis stuff

7:15- Old Business

NCR and future of neighborhoods

CP Rail EAW update

37th and University update

Mosque Parking Lot

Newsletter

7:30 – Crime and Safety Update

7:50 – Announcements/ Communication
Upcoming meeting guests
March 2020

David Ruebedor and Casey Carl City of Minneapolis 2020 elections/ Census

Marlene Spangler and Lane Christianson stormwater drain competition in NE

April 2020

SAVE THE DATE: EARTH DAY 2020 Saturday April 18th 9:30-noon Columbia Park

METRO BLOOMS

Metro Blooms, a local non-profit, is committed to resilient communities through the promotion, design, installation, and care of sustainable landscapes.  Metro Blooms coordinates the Blue Thumb partnership – a network of public and private partners working towards planting for clean water.  Check out classes and other useful information about what you can do to promote a healthier environment in your own yard at https://bluethumb.org/

SPRING ADULTS LEAGUES

Spring is right around the corner, so get your squad together and register for spring/summer sports in Minneapolis Parks! This year offerings include new indoor broomball leagues at Parade Ice Garden.

Check out the links below to find a league that works for you:

NEW: Indoor Broomball

When: Sundays, April 5-June 7

Where: Parade Ice Garden

Leagues: Co-Ed 8-player, Men’s 6-player

Season: Six-week regular season, two-week playoffs

Cost: Before March 3: $775; After March 3: $850

Basketball

When: March-May

Leagues: Women’s Sundays at Northeast, Co-Ed Mondays at Harrison, Men’s Sundays at Farview and Tuesdays and Thursdays at Central

Season: Eight weeks of regular season games guaranteed, plus a two-week post-season tournament

Cost: $550-$600

Dodgeball

When: Sunday afternoons, March 8-May 3

Where: Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Recreation Center

Leagues: Co-Ed only; Competitive and Rec leagues available

Season: Eight weeks of play, including tournament

Cost: $155

Indoor Soccer

When: Sundays and Tuesdays, March-early May

Where: Northeast Ice Arena

Leagues: Co-Ed Sundays, Men’s Tuesdays

Season: Eight weeks of play, including tournament

Cost: $772

Kickball

When: Sunday-Thursday, late April-late July

Where: Bryn Mawr, Bossen, Keewaydin, Marshall Terrace, Northeast, Logan, Northeast, Pearl, Painter

Leagues: Open (no gender requirements) league at Bryn Mawr Sundays, all other leagues Co-Ed

Season: 12 games scheduled, 10 games guaranteed (not counting forfeits)

Cost: $420

Sand Volleyball – Spring

When: Sunday-Friday, April-June

Where: Wirth Lake Beach

Leagues: Co-Ed, Open and Women’s (four-person and six-person leagues available)

Season: Eight weeks scheduled, plus post-season single-elimination tournament

Cost: $297 four-person; $373 six-person

Sand Volleyball – Summer

When: Sunday-Friday, July-September

Where: Wirth Lake Beach

Leagues: Co-Ed, Open and Women’s (four-person and six-person leagues available)

Season: Eight weeks scheduled, plus post-season single-elimination tournament

Cost: $297 four-person; $373 six-person

Softball

When: Sunday-Thursday, late April-July

Where: Bossen, Bryn Mawr, Carew Field, Logan, Marshall Terrace, Neiman, Northeast, Nokomis

Leagues: Co-Ed, Men’s and Women’s

Seasons: Six-week doubleheader, eight-week single game, 12-week single game, 12-week doubleheader

Cost: $335-$1,008; $121 for optional post-season tournament

Tennis Lessons

When: Sunday-Thursday, June-August

Where: Armatage, Kenny, Kenwood, Lake Hiawatha, Logan, Lynnhurst, MLK, Powderhorn, Waite

Leagues: Beginner (comes with free racket), Advanced Beginner, Intermediate, Drill and Play

Seasons: Eight weeks of lessons

Cost: $121

Deconstruction grants available

Reuse and recycle building materials from remodeling and construction projects

To help divert waste from landfills, Hennepin County has grants available for homeowners and developers to deconstruct buildings to salvage building materials rather than demolish them

Big opportunities to reuse and recycle building materials

Many building materials have the potential to be salvaged and reused or recycled. In fact, about 85 percent of the materials in a typical demolition or remodeling project could be salvaged and kept out of landfills. But currently, only about 30 percent of building materials are reused or recycled.

Deconstruction involves carefully dismantling buildings to salvage materials for reuse. Commonly salvaged building materials include old growth lumber, doors, flooring, cabinets and fixtures.

Deconstruction provides numerous environmental and social benefits compared to standard demolition. Deconstruction prevents usable materials from going to the landfill, makes building materials available to the community, provides jobs, and supports local reuse retailers.

Grants help offset added time and labor costs

In a deconstruction project, a building is taken apart, mostly by hand, and materials are sorted into categories for efficient recycling and reuse.

Compared to standard demolition techniques that use mechanical equipment to knock down structures, the additional labor costs and time with deconstruction can be a deterrent.

Homeowners and developers of residential properties can receive up to $5,000 to help offset the additional costs associated with deconstruction.

Grants are available for demolition or renovation projects that are 250 square feet or larger on structures built prior to 1950. Currently, properties must be in Brooklyn Center, Edina, Hopkins, Minneapolis, or St. Louis Park. Additional cities will be recruited for participation as the program expands.

Learn more about the grants including eligibility and requirements at hennepin.us/deconstruction.

8:00- Adjourn

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PLAY GOLF SUMMIT at Columbia Manor

Posted on February 15, 2020 by staff
2020 Golf Summit Wordmark

Join us on Saturday, February 29 from 11 am to 4 pm for the second annual Play Golf Minneapolis Golf Summit!

  • Find out what’s new at each of our seven Play Golf Minneapolis courses, including information about lessons, leagues and men’s clubs / golf clubs.
  • Register for the 2020 league season (including non-returning league golfers).
  • Purchase a 2020 Player’s Card, season pass or gift card, and we pay the tax! We’ll also pay the tax on all league registrations! Offer valid only during the Summit.
  • Check out the latest lifestyle golf apparel from Swannies.
  • Chip and putt for a chance to spin the prize wheel.
  • Learn about personalized golf club fitting from Ultimate Fit Golf.
  • Register for a chance to win prizes.
  • Saturday, Feb. 29, 11 am to 4 pm.
  • No registration necessary – just stop by.
  • Free!

Columbia Manor
3300 Central Ave. NE
Minneapolis, MN 55418

Fun  *  Games *  Food  *  Beverages / Bar Service

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Agenda for Board/General Meeting Monday Jan. 27, 2020

Posted on January 25, 2020 by staff

The regular Board/ General Meeting of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association will be held Monday January 27, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE. MAP

For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services or the accessible entrance opened please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call.

Please do not wear heavy scents to our meetings. We are in a small location and members have allergy issues. Thank you in advance for helping make our meetings inviting to all.

6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda
6:35 – Approval the Draft Minutes for October 19, 2019 CPNA meeting
6:39 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File
6:45- Open Time
6:59 – General Meeting
7:00 – New Business

Community Connections Conference 2020 Sat 2/1/2020 Convention Center
CP Rail yard construction EAW petition
2020 CPNA Budget: roll over money changes to cover new newsletter costs
Transfer money from unused board development fund to community outreach $2000

7:15 – Old Business

CURA report on future of NRP and Liz report from meeting attended
37th and University RFP by the County and CP Rail round 2
Newsletter editor hiring vote to hire David Gennaro

7:30 – Crime and Safety Update
7:50 – Announcements/ Communications.

Upcoming meeting guests
February 2020
Chris DeDene MPLS Public Works 37th AV NE resurfacing
Emma Pachuta MPRB  Parks for all Planning

March 2020
David Ruebedor and Casey Carl City of Minneapolis 2020 elections

Census 2020 is canvassing neighborhoods now

Census workers have begun canvassing neighborhoods to count the number of dwellings before census questionnaires are mailed out. 

In 2020, the US census will determine how many congressional representatives Minnesota will have for the next decade, and will impact funding for schools and local communities. Getting an accurate and complete count of all residents is vital.

SNO Ball 2020

Saturday, February 8, 7 pm – 12 midnight

Food Building, 1401 Marshall St. NE

The Sheridan Neighborhood organization (SNO) invites you for a night of music, dancing, drinks and snacks as they raise money for the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization and the Northeast Arts District! The theme is Roaring 20s, and the event will feature dancing with The Ring Toss Twins, a silent auction, photo booth, good times, adult beverages and yummy eats. Come out and support a great cause and enjoy the awesome Sheridan neighborhood. Tickets are $30 in advance through Eventbrite or at Eat My Words bookstore (cash only), and $35 at the door (cash only). For information and tickets: https://www.facebook.com/events/2522452431354393/.

Workshop: Fight Snow and Ice, Pollution Free

Warm up with hot cocoa and treats while you learn ways to prevent slippery sidewalks using methods that prevent pollution in local waterbodies. Tour the Columbia Heights Library and learn how features built into its landscape reduce the need to use deicers, add winter beauty, and filter out water pollutants in the spring. Participate in a fun, hands-on demonstration and take home your own copy of the MWMO’s Good Neighbor Guide.

This program is free, but registration is required.

When: Wednesday, February 5, 2020 1:00 p.m.–2:30 p.m.

Where:  Columbia Heights Library

3939 Central Avenue NE

Columbia Heights, MN 55421

 

The Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO) needs to update their 10-year plan and are looking for citizen input.
Survey Link: wmo.org/survey
Watershed Management Planning Information:  http://www.mwmo.org/planning/watershed-management-plan-update/

8:00- Adjourn

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Upcoming events to meet the candidates for State Representative

Posted on January 6, 2020 by staff

Our State Representative Diane Loeffler passed away last November.  A special election is being held for her seat.  The Special Primary is on January 21st and the Special Election is on February 4, 2020.

In advance of the election the community has arranged for some opportunities to meet and hear from the 12 people running for the seat

Tuesday January 7th   60A House Candidate Meet and Greet
Time: 5-6:30 pm
Place : Sociable Cider Werks  1500 Fillmore ST NE Minneapolis, MN 55413

Thursday January 9th  Holland Neighborhood Community Meeting
Time: 7-8:30pm
Place: Bill and Bonnie Daniels Firefighters Hall and Museum
664 22nd AV NE Minneapolis MN 55418
Meet & Greet House District 60A Candidates: Each Candidate shall be allotted two (2) minutes for an introduction and the opportunity to rub elbows with the attendees and answer questions one on one after all the introductions are finished.

Saturday January 11th MN Senate District 60A 2020 Special Election Candidate Forum
Time: 1-3PM
Place : Edison High School Auditorium
700 22nd AV NE Minneapolis MN 55418
The Forum will be held in the Edison High School Auditorium and Live Streamed by The Uptake for maximum participation.

Monday January 13th MN House District 60A Candidate Forum
Time: 5:30-8pm
Place: Solar Arts Building 711 15th Ave NE Minneapolis MN 55413

For more information on who is eligible and where or how to vote (absentee, mail in) and a list of the candidates, check the links at the Secretary of State’s website

 

 

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