The Energy Assistance Program (EAP) helps pay for home heating costs and furnace repairs for income-qualified households.
EAP is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Grants are:
For more information look here
Governor Walz announced new state restrictions to control the explosive spread of COVID 19. The following restrictions take effect on Friday, November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
These closures will be in effect from Friday, November 20 through Friday, December 18.
See staysafemn.gov for more details
Minneapolis businesses can contact the Small Business Team at SmallBusiness@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2499 with questions.
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The Board /General Meeting for the Columbia Park Neighborhood will be held Monday November 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm via ZOOM. Please follow the link below or call in at the number that is part of the ZOOM invitation below. We have provided links to the documents which are part of the meeting in the agenda. If you will need paper copies please let Liz know and they will be printed for you to pick up.
For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services, please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735 or contact at columbiapark dot org. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may use a relay
Elizabeth Wielinski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CPNA Board and General Meeting Monday November 16, 2020
Time: Nov 16, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda
6:35 – Approval the CPNA Draft Minutes for October 19, 2020 Meeting
6:39 – Treasurer’s Report– Receive and File
6:45- Open Time
Vickie and Niels Jensen re: 2PAC and Columbia Park playground
6:59 – General Meeting
7:00 – Old Business
Changes to NRP Phase II language regarding home improvement revolving loan program
Motion to approve the following
“Funds may also be used to support other Columbia Park home improvement and home buyer programs”.
Motion to move funds from NPP reserve to the revolving loan program
“Transfer $25,000 of non-contracted Neighborhood Priority Program funds to the revolving loan program from the Neighborhood Priority Reserve.”
Raingardens
Staff will present the responses she received from Metro Blooms regarding their program for raingardens in 2021 and what CPNA would be responsible for and for how much.
7:20 – New Business
Proposed language changes to CEE contract
Letter requesting changes of NCR attachment will be included when form is received.
Staff Contract…. Staff would like to go to a month to month contract with 60 days notice.
7:40 – Crime and Safety Update
Rashid Ali ( and Inspector Loining tentative)
Possible letter to city of Minneapolis Draft letter re budget for 2021
7:55 – Announcements/ Communications.
Most current links for Crime Updates from the MPD
You can help shape the future of University and Central avenues!
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is studying how to improve Highway 47 (University Ave.) and Highway 65 (Central Ave.) for everyone who uses these roads. And your input is needed.
MnDOT is asking communities from Northeast Minneapolis to Blaine what these streets should look like in the future.
Share your ideas! Take this survey.
Upcoming trainings hosted by the Minnesota Peacebuilding Leadership Institute
Introduction to Restorative Justice for Community Healing and Transformation
Pay-What-You-Can-Up to $50; CEs available for MN social workers, teachers, and nurses
Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 9am-11am CST
Monday, November 23, 2020, 9am-11am CST
Introduction to Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience for Cultural Competence, Racial Healing and Equity
Pay-What-You-Can-Up to $30; CEs available for MN social workers, teachers, and nurses
Friday, November 20, 2020, 3pm-5pm CST
Monday, November 23, 1pm-3pm CST
Friday, December 4, 10am-12pm CST
Coming to the Table (CTTT) Racial Healing Talking Circles
These free monthly events are free, and donations are gratefully accepted
Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 7pm-8:30pm CST
Saturday, November 21, 2020, 10:30am-12pm CST
Monday, November 23, 2020, 7pm-8:30pm CST
Introduction to Self-Care for Resilience: Training for Practice in Everyday Life
Pay-What-You-Can-Up to $50; CEs available for MN social workers, teachers, and nurses
Friday, November 13, 2020, 3pm-5pm CST
Friday, December 4, 2020, 2pm-4pm CST
STAR-Lite Training: Learning Strategies for Trauma Awareness and Resilience in a Single Day for Cultural Competence, Racial Justice Healing and Equity
Early Tuition: $99 Standard Tuition: $155 CEs/CLEs available for MN mental health professionals, attorneys, teachers, and nurses.
Thursday, December 10, 2020, 9am-5pm CST
8:00- Adjourn
Draft 2021-2031 Watershed Management Plan Now Available for Review
The MWMO has completed the initial draft of its 2021-2031 Watershed Management Plan, which is now available for public review and comment through December 17, 2020. This plan, which is updated every 10 years in accordance with state law, guides all of our work at the MWMO. Links to the draft plan and appendices can be found on our website, along with instructions on how to submit comments. You can also learn more about the plan, its history, and the plan update process and timeline.
Check here for the plan and the links to comment. https://www.mwmo.org/planning/watershed-management-plan-update/
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) is developing a future vision for Hwy 47 (University Ave.) and Hwy 65 (Central Ave.).
Thousands of Minnesotans travel along University and Central avenues every day—driving cars, walking or rolling, biking, and riding public transit. MnDOT wants to learn from your experience using these streets to understand what is needed to improve them for everyone.
This website will be active through November 25, 2020 as part of MnDOT’s first phase of public outreach for this study. Please explore this site, join us for a virtual open house, provide your feedback, and share this webpage with anyone else who might be interested.
See the graphic to the left for the study area (shown in orange) for University and Central Avenues, including Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids, Fridley, Hilltop, Spring Lake Park and Northeast Minneapolis.
WHERE : https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
WHEN: Polling places are usually open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ( you need to be at least in the voting line by 8:00pm)
In Minnesota, you can register or update your registration at your polling place on Election Day. Find out what you’ll need to bring with you.
To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence listed below.
Download Election Day Registration factsheet.
The ID can be expired.
Can be shown on electronic device.
A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.
Colleges and universities may send election officials a student housing list. If you are on the list, show your college photo ID to complete your registration.
If you are registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election judge your previous name or address.
If you registered to vote within 20 days of the election, you may get a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. Bring it with you and use it as your proof of residence to register.
If you live in a residential facility, a staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A staff person can vouch for all eligible voters living in the facility.
The staff person must prove their employment at the facility. There are several ways to do this, including by showing an employee badge. Learn more about voter registration in residential facilities.
Need help?
Call us at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or contact your county election office
Minneapolis Public Works will begin the big task of curb-to-curb sweeping and leaf collection on streets throughout the city on Tuesday, Oct. 20. During the four weeks of the comprehensive fall street sweep, crews will clean about 1,000 miles of city streets. To make sure crews can do the best job possible, temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars when they’re swept. The first signs will be posted Monday, Oct. 19, and sweeping will begin the next day. Anyone who parks on the street will need to follow posted parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed.
Ways to stay informed of the parking rules:
Clean streets mean a healthier environment
Minneapolis is known for its sparkling lakes and waterways, and we want to keep it that way. That’s why protecting and enhancing our environment is one of the City’s top priorities. Street sweeping is one way we work to protect our environment because it keeps leaves and debris from clogging our storm drains and polluting our lakes and rivers. It also helps keep our neighborhoods clean and livable.
Minneapolis streets are swept completely curb to curb with enforcement of parking rules once in the spring, and again in the fall. Residents should not push leaves, grass clippings, or other debris into City streets – it’s bad for our lakes and waterways, can cause safety hazards, and is against the law. Anything that goes down a storm drain flows directly into our lakes and river, and decomposing plant material in the water encourages the growth of harmful aquatic plants and algae.
The Board /General Meeting for the Columbia Park Neighborhood will be held Monday October 19, 2020 at 6:30 pm via ZOOM. Please follow the link below or call in at the number that is part of the ZOOM invitation below. We have provided links to the documents which are part of the meeting in the agenda. If you will need paper copies please let Liz know and they will be printed for you to pick up.
For reasonable accommodations, alternative formats, translation services, please contact CPNA staffer Liz at 612-390-3735 or contact at columbiapark dot org. People who are deaf or hard of hearing may use a relay service to call.
Elizabeth Wielinski is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: CPNA Board and General Meeting Monday October 19, 2020
Time: Oct 19, 2020 06:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada)
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6:30 – Call to Order for Board Actions
6:31 – Approval of the Agenda*
6:35 – Approval the Minutes for Monday September 21, 2020*
6:40- Treasurer’s Report- Receive and File*(none)
6:45- Open Time
6:59 – General Meeting
7:00 – New Business
Metro Blooms and Raingardens…do we want to offer the program again in 2021 and for how much? If we choose to offer them, we need a motion so staff can move things along.
Justus Brothers Whiskey, having seen the letter submitted for their license (vote Monday AM) are there any comments we would like to have on hand if this comes before another city body?
7:15 – Old Business
Loan Programs, which to move to November general meeting, and send out notice*
501c3 application
Train Park on 27th AV NE and Holland Neighborhood community gardens.
AFCAC update from Liz W, UHT did get bonding from the state.
7:30 – Crime and Safety Update
2 PAC is looking for more participants. The meetings are online now for ease of attendance.
The Minnesota Energy Assistance Program is available to help Minnesotans pay for home heating costs, furnace repairs and fuel delivery to ensure our neighbors stay warm and safe. For more information, please visit the Department of Commerce Energy Assistance Program website. Here you can find the service provider for your area.
The Cold Weather Rule ensures Minnesotans don’t have their primary source of heat cut off in the cold winter months. More information is available at the Public Utility Commission’s Shut-off Protection website.
WHERE : https://pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/
WHEN: Polling places are usually open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. ( you need to be at least in the voting line by 8:00pm)
In Minnesota, you can register or update your registration at your polling place on Election Day. Find out what you’ll need to bring with you. https://www.sos.state.mn.us/elections-voting/register-to-vote/register-on-election-day/
To register at your polling place on Election Day, bring one proof of residence listed below.
Download Election Day Registration factsheet.
The ID can be expired.
Can be shown on electronic device.
A registered voter from your precinct can go with you to the polling place to sign an oath confirming your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A registered voter can vouch for up to eight voters. You cannot vouch for others if someone vouched for you.
Colleges and universities may send election officials a student housing list. If you are on the list, show your college photo ID to complete your registration.
If you are registered in the precinct but changed names or moved within the same precinct, you only need to tell the election judge your previous name or address.
If you registered to vote within 20 days of the election, you may get a Notice of Late Registration in the mail. Bring it with you and use it as your proof of residence to register.
If you live in a residential facility, a staff person can go with you to the polling place to confirm your address. This is known as ‘vouching.’ A staff person can vouch for all eligible voters living in the facility.
The staff person must prove their employment at the facility. There are several ways to do this, including by showing an employee badge. Learn more about voter registration in residential facilities.
Need help?
Call us at 1-877-600-VOTE (8683) or contact your county election office
8:00- Adjourn
Please join the Mississippi Watershed Management Organization (MWMO), the City of Minneapolis, and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) for a public virtual meeting on October 20, 2020, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. to hear about the new stormwater management project that will be constructed within the northern half of the Columbia Golf Course and Columbia Park. The project partners will share information on their joint effort to improve water quality, mitigate flooding, improve habitat, and enhance recreational opportunities in Northeast Minneapolis as part of the Northeast Stormwater Management Initiative. The project will include reconstruction of the wet pond in the northeast part of the Golf Course, a dry basin at the multi-use athletic field in Columbia Park, an infiltration basin in the northwest corner of the golf course, and native plantings and habitat restoration throughout the golf course and park. Contractors will also install a new stormwater pipe to lower the risk of flooding in the upstream neighborhoods east of the golf course as well as within the golf course and park. Project construction will start on or after October 26, 2020.
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