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MNDOT meeting about University AV 2018 construction and closure
MnDOT Community Meeting
Regarding the University Avenue, Minneapolis to Columbia Heights project (27th Ave. to 40th Ave. Northeast Minneapolis and Columbia Heights residents are invited to a meeting with Minnesota Department of Transportation staff to discuss a project that will close parts of University Avenue in Northeast Minneapolis for more than three months in 2018. Staff will explain the work that is being done, talk about possible detours and traffic patterns, and residents can ask questions and offer suggestions. For more information check here.
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Draft Agenda for the Annual Meeting Tonight!
Note: Location is Hi-View Park 3474 2nd ST NE, under the big white tent!!!
6:30 – Potluck Picnic
7:00 – Call to Order and Approval of the Agenda
7:01- Introductions
7:05 – Approval of the Draft Minutes for CPNA meeting May 15, 2017
7:10 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File
7:15 – Guest Speakers
Susan Webb 2nd Precinct
Suzanne Snyder GMHC
Nick Galli RCV
CC Linda Higgins
SS Kari Dziedzic
SR Diane Loeffler
SBD Jenny Arneson
PC Liz Wielinski
7:30 – New Business
Meeting in a Box: Minneapolis Comp Plan 2040 led by CM Kevin Reich
8:00 – Election of CPNA board members (10) for 2017-18
8:15 – Announcements/ Communications
8:30- Adjourn
For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services, please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call.
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SAVE THE DATE for the 2017 Annual Meeting Under the Tent
Under the tent the 2015 CPNA Annual Meeting
The 2017 Annual Meeting and Potluck Picnic is just around the corner on Monday June 19, 2017. We will once again be meeting at Hi View Park under the tent. This year we will have Mobile Mia (from the Minneapolis Institute of Arts) on site for the kids, as well as the new playground and pool. Look for more information in the June edition of the Columbia Park Neighborhood News!
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Art-a-Whirl 2017
Annual Art-A-Whirl
Friday, May 19, 5 – 10 pm
Saturday, May 20, 12 noon – 8 pm
Sunday, May 21, 12 noon – 5 pm
Numerous locations, including A-Mill Artist Lofts and along riverfront in Grain Belt area
Presented by the Northeast Minneapolis Arts Association (NEMAA), Art-A-Whirl is the largest open studio tour in the country. It’s a great opportunity to tour private artist studios and galleries, connect with the artists and purchase original artwork. Art-A-Whirl takes place annually in Northeast Minneapolis, the third weekend of May. This event is free and open to the public. For more information: https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl.
Draft Agenda for Board/General Meeting Monday May 15, 2017
The regular Board/ General Meeting of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association will be held Monday May 15, 2017 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE, main floor Bride’s Room at end of the south corridor.
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.
Draft Agenda
6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda
6:35 – Approval the Draft Minutes for CPNA meeting Monday April 17, 2017
6:39 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File
6:45- Open Time
6:59 – General Meeting
7:00 – Old Business
GMHC
Iris Garden Website
Annual Meeting-tasks
Postcard, Newsletter, Signs, Ask a Neighbor, help with sign in, volunteer sign up, elections.
Meeting agenda
7:15 – New Business
Approve Tax filings for 2016
Northeast Wide Garage Sale ad
7:30 – Crime and Safety Update
Open House at 2nd Precinct tonight
7:45 – Announcements/ Communications
Follow the Rules for Recreational Fires
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Art a Whirl Friday May 19th-Sunday May 21st various sites in NE https://nemaa.org/art-a-whirl
Bike to Work Day is Friday May 19th. Join the Eastside Ride with CM Reich and CM Frey as they head downtown at 7:45 am from the Nice Ride Station at the corner of 22nd AV NE and Central AV
Northeast Farmers Market opening day Saturday, May 20th 9:00am-1:00pm 629 University AV NE
CPNA Annual Meeting Monday June 19th Hi View Park 6:30pm
88th Annual Northeast Parade Tuesday June 20th 6:30-9:00pm Central AV
Neighborhood Garage Sale Days Friday, June 23rd and Saturday, June 24th with Sunday, June 25th as a rain date. Check out the May 17th Northeaster for the sign-up blank. Northeaster newspapers are available at many local businesses or can be picked up at their office at 2844 Johnson St. NE Registration due by June 2nd.
8:00 Adjourn
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Adopt a Highway Clean Up with Marshall Terrace Saturday May 13, 2017 9:00am
Post Adopt a Highway Clean Up MN HWY 47 better known as University AV
Spring Cleanup on University Ave. (MN Highway 47) will be on Saturday, May 13th The Marshall Terrace group is participating in Adopt A Highway again this year, and Columbia Park is invited to pitch in. The cleanup is scheduled for Saturday May 13th., meeting at the northwest corner of 27th Avenue and University (Thiele
Technologies Inc. parking lot) at 9:00 A.M. Trash bags and safety vests will be provided, please bring gloves, proper shoes, and weather wear. Keep Columbia Park (and Marshall Terrace) beautiful!
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Neighborhoods 2020 East Sector meeting Wed. May 3rd, 5:30pm at the NE Armory
Join us for this great community event and help shape the future of neighborhoods in Minneapolis! Share a meal with your neighbors and let the city know what you think.
Minneapolis neighborhood organizations are working with The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) and Neighborhood and Community Relations (NCR) department to host six community conversations on the future role of neighborhood organizations in the City of Minneapolis. These conversations will lead to recommendations to the City Council on the direction of future funding and programming for neighborhood organizations beyond 2020.
What is the purpose of these conversations? To host respectful community conversations about the role of neighborhood organizations, leading to the development of recommendations for City Council in early 2018.
To Learn more visit the Neighborhoods 2020 Webpage here.
REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED TO ATTEND but you can pre register here to help with the free dinner count.
Free childcare is also being provided to make it easy for you to participate.
Your participation in the Neighborhoods 2020 Cafés is greatly encouraged. The City of Minneapolis is committed to providing a rich, accessible and inclusionary experience. On-site interpreters for Somali, Spanish and Hmong are available throughout the day.
For further reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact the Neighborhood and Community Relations Department at (612) 673-3737, or contact us via email at ncr@minneapolismn.gov. Please submit request by five business days before the event.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-673-2157. Para asistencia 612 -673 -2700 – Rau kev pab 612-673-2800 – Hadii aad Caawimaad u baahantahay 612-673-3500
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Earth Day clean up at Columbia Park Sat. April 22, 2017
Join us at the picnic tables near the Columbia Park parking lot for our annual Earth Day cleanup. The clean up is on Saturday April 22, 2017 from 9:30am to Noon. The CP railroad tracks tends to be a barrier that keeps trash in our neighborhood. Come help us remove the mess for a more beautiful Columbia Park neighborhood. We will provide gloves and bags (and some snacks). For more information about the city wide Earth Day clean up check out the Park Board Earth Day page.
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Draft Agenda for Board/General Meeting Monday April 17, 2017
The regular Board/ General Meeting of the Columbia Park Neighborhood Association will be held Monday April 17,2017 at 6:30 pm at the Columbia Golf Manor 3300 Central AV NE, main floor Bride’s Room at end of the south corridor.
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.
Columbia Park Draft Meeting Agenda for Monday April 17, 2017
6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda
6:35 – Approval the Draft Minutes for CPNA meeting March 20,2017
6:39 – Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File
6:45- Open Time
6:59 – General Meeting
7:00 – New Business
Iris Garden
Neighborhoods 2020 Meeting
Modifications to the NRP TIF District
7:00 – Old Business
Loan Program Fee changes
Annual Meeting
7:30 – Crime and Safety Update
2-PAC update
7:45 – Announcements/ Communications
Twin Cities Bike to Work Day
Friday, May 19th is Twin Cities Bike to Work Day, and we’re here to help get you and your whole workplace out riding! From offering commuting classes for workplaces of all sizes, free business packets to promote riding, and pit stops along the way in to work that day – there’s almost no excuse to miss riding! Pledge that you’ll ride on Bike to Work Day and get entered to win fun prizes. Be a bike Roll Model in your office with the help of our free office business kit and win more prizes!
EAST SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES
Elder and Caregiver Resource Assistance at East Side
Tuesdays, 12:30 pm-2:30 pm, Drop-in Hours
Stop in to meet Peggy, our Outreach & Resource Advocate. She will help connect to trusted and affordable resources for chores, financial help, personal care, activities, transportation, medical issues, legal issues and more.
Peggy is also available by appointment Monday – Thursday. Please call (612) 787-4104 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
North Mississippi Regional Park (I94 and 48th AV N exit) just across the Camden Bridge
May Day Baskets
Sunday, April 30, 1:30 – 3 pm
Welcome the warmer weather and the coming of summer with the tradition of May Baskets. Craft a lovely basket filled with your own handmade flowers and treats to leave on the doorknob of someone special. Free for all ages. All materials included. For information and to register: https://apm.activecommunities.com/minneapolisparks/Activity_Search/73596
8:00- Adjourn
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Street Sweeping starts this Week
The City’s comprehensive street sweeping program begins Tuesday, April 11. Drivers should watch for temporary “No Parking” signs to avoid a ticket and tow. Signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance to make sure streets are clear of parked vehicles. Drivers need to follow street sweeping parking rules or they may have their cars ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.
“No Parking” signs – Crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. The “No Parking” signs will be removed as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow people to resume parking. Drivers should not park along these streets until these temporary “No Parking” signs are removed.
Phone calls to residents – In addition to the “No Parking” signs that will be posted the day before sweepers come through, the City will make about 3,500 automated phone calls each evening to let residents know their street will be swept the next day.
Interactive Web tool – Folks can use a tool on the City’s website to find out when the sweeping crews are coming through their neighborhoods. People can go to www.minneapolismn.gov/publicworks/streetsweeping and click on “street sweeping schedule lookup” to find out which week a street is scheduled to be swept. The weekend before that week, they can revisit the website to find out which day of the week the street is scheduled to be swept.
Videos – Street sweeping is explained in English, Spanish, Somali and Hmong in short videos at www.YouTube.com/cityofminneapolis and on City cable channels 14. Residents who have friends or neighbors who speak these languages are encouraged to share links to the videos.
English: See how and why Minneapolis sweeps streets and what you can do to help keep streets and waterways clean.
Spanish: Vea en este video de las series “Sabia Usted” como y porque Minneapolis barre las calles y limpia las vias fluviales.
Somali: Ka daawo fiidyowga taxanaha… ee Minneapolis ee loo yaqaan “Ma Ogtahay” siyaabaha iyo sababaha minneapolis jidadka ay u xaaqido oo ogow sidii aad uga caawin lahayd ilaalinta nadaafada jidadka iyo biyo mareenada.
Hmong: Yog xav paub ntxiv, sais nroog Minneapolis cov tshooj xov xwm hu, “Koj pos paub.”
Clean streets mean a healthier environment
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