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Attn: Parents of Choir Members From: Telarc Heads Up Records Date: Jan 08 16:34 UTC Short link

Local Minneapolis artist Keri Noble, is looking for a chorus to back her up on
Feb 9th at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis. This will be a very special show
to celebrate the release of her self titled CD.

If you are a parent of a child in a community, high school, or college choir
notify your child or your child's musical director for the chance to
participate in her CD Release Show!


Details as follow:

To enter your chorus to be part of the amazing night and back up Keri on her
tune, “Born Again” simple send a 6MB or smaller mp3 sample of your chorus
to <email obscured>

MP3 submissions must be received by midnight January 15th. Public voting on the
choruses will begin on Monday January 19th and closes January 26th. Keri will
choose the winner from three highest rated choirs from the public voting.

http://www.telarc.com/kerinoble/
www.myspace.com/kerinobleartist
http://www.concordmusicgroup.com/albums/Keri-Noble/

Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood From: Ann Novitske Date: Jan 07 23:30 UTC Short link

"Also, the salon that use to be next to Isabels..."East 42nd St Salon" was a
great little spot, and it moved over to Nicollet last year.  I don't know the
specifics as to why, but my guess would be that they needed more space, as
their new location is much larger in square feet.  I think that this speaks to
the amount of business they had and the desire of people in our area to support
a business like this.  I know I did!!"

Heidi's absolutely right about East 42nd St Salon!  I have been a loyal
customer of it & owner Teresa Johnson since I moved to SENA in 1999.  I used to
love that I could ride my bike up 42nd to get my haircuts!  I agree that
Teresa's desire to expand her business is what forced her to move.  I have
followed her & the salon to Nicollet and would urge anyone who's looking for a
new hair stylist or other salon service to check it out; Teresa has greatly
expanded the salon's offerings - and you can book your appt ON-LINE!
http://e42salon.com/  I was last in for a cut & color in late Dec and asked
Teresa if she's feeling the effects of the economy.  She said she is - so
please do what you can to help her & other local businesses out during these
rough times!

- Ann Novitske

River Lake Greenway Information From: Kyle Werremeyer Date: Jan 07 22:47 UTC Short link

Well, this is almost certainly too late, but I think the bike path would be
more scenic running along the north side of Hiawatha Golf Course, along 43rd
Street.  I'll leave the details to the engineers and planners, but get south
before Cedar Ave, cross Cedar at 43rd Street ( I see a tunnel!), continue all
the way down 43rd Street to Nokomis Ave, then jog north for a block and
reconnect with the existing plan at 42nd Street.  43rd Street has plenty of
room on the south side of the road to build a nice bike lane....

Or better yet, cross Cedar at 43rd Street, continue all the way down 43rd
Street and jog north on 28th Ave to 42nd Street, and which would direct a lot
of bike traffic by the commercial corner at 28th Ave and 42nd Street.  Bakers
Wife and coffee for morning riders, Busters and beer for evening riders!  This
could spur new development at this corner and could entice the golf course to
do some aestetic improvement to their northern border.

Running along 43rd would provide great views of the norther portions of the
golf course and the new rain gardens at 21st Ave and 43rd Street, plus would
allow bikers to pull off at Lake Hiawatha Park or continue down to the Parkway.

SENA Weekly News 1/7/08 From: Standish Ericsson Weekly Update (Bob Kambeitz, Editor) Neighborhood Newsletter Date: Jan 07 22:11 UTC Short link

*Calendar*



*- Wed, Jan 7, 6:30 p.m.  "Cedar Avenue United*  *Neighbors Reclaiming
Cedar Avenue*" will hold it's monthly meeting in the computer room of Sibley
Park Neighborhood Center (1900 40th Street East). Click here for more info
http://www.cedaravenueunited.blogspot.com/



*- Thurs, Jan 8, 6:30 p.m. - SENA Business, Development & Transportation
Committee  meeting.* We will get an update on the RiverLake Greenway
project, develop a plan to begin contacting the businesses targeted for SENA
bike racks and will have a presentation from Norm Bjornnes on his proposed
development at the 46th Street Station area. New members are always welcome.
SENA office (1830 42nd Street E). Call 721-1601 for more info.



*- Sat, Jan 10, 12:00-4:00 p.m. - Lake Harriet Winter Kite Festival*. Kites
of all colors, sizes, shapes and themes will fly over the frozen Lake
Harriet. The festival is held on the north end of the lake near the band
shell at 4135 W. Lake Harriet Parkway. Minnesota Kite Society experts will
demonstrate their skills maneuvering spectacular kites and help newer kite
fliers. Participants can bring their own kites or buy an inexpensive one at
the lake. Events include horse and wagon rides, ice fishing, snowshoeing, a
kids' scavenger hunt and a marshmallow roast.



*- Sat, Jan 10, 12:30-2:00 p.m.  Town Hall meeting with Sen. Torres Ray and
Rep. Davnie.* Two town hall meetings with area residents to listen to your
concerns and ideas and learn how they can better serve you.  Matthews Park
Recreation Center (2318 29th Ave. S), or Tues, Jan 13, 6:30-8:00 p.m. at
Corcoran Park Recreation Center (3334 20th Ave. S).



*- Mon, Jan 12, 7:00 p.m.  SENA Board Meeting*. Open to the public. SENA
office (1830 42nd Street E). For more info, call 721-1601.



*- **Thurs, Jan 15, 6:30-8:30 pm.* *- **Community Crime Prevention Block
Leader Training*. Community Crime Prevention/SAFE provides training for
volunteers to work with their neighbors to deter crime and improve the
quality of life on their block (or in an apartment building.) Volunteers
encourage neighbors to know one another, watch out for each other, and
report suspicious activity.  Crime prevention specialists work with block
leaders and neighbors to build a stronger and safer community. To become a
leader for your block, please spend a few hours at the CCP/SAFE Training.
Topics will include: How to organize a Block/Apartment Club *
Responsibilities of a crime prevention block leader * How and when to use
911 * How to solve problems effectively * Meet Your Crime Prevention
Specialist. Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct Community Room (3000
Minnehaha Ave, corner of Minnehaha Ave and Lake St.) You must RSVP to
attend. Please call: (612) 673-2856



*Other*



- *The Minneapolis Police Department is seeking nominations* for its annual
Building Blocks (most active and effective block clubs) and 2008 Teresa S.
Ruhland Youth awards (getting youth involved in the community) For more
info, click here
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/news/20090116RuhlandBlocksNominations.asp

River Lake Greenway Information From: Rob Atkinson Date: Jan 07 20:28 UTC Short link

Update:

The next Public Meeting is officially scheduled for Wednesday February 4th from
6:30 to 8:30pm at the Roosevelt High School Auditorium.  The flyer is attached.
Shortly after this meeting, the project engineering phase will accelerate.  So
come listen to the presentation, give your views, and invite your neighbors,
especially those close to the route.

The following file was added to this topic:

public open house flyer3.pdf (application/pdf, 124KB)

CSAs & homemade yogurt From: Jeff Smith Date: Jan 07 19:24 UTC Short link

My wife and I are members of Fresh Earth Farms CSA in Afton.
http://home.earthlink.net/~freshearthfarms/

This is our third different CSA but we plan on choosing them again.  We chose
them because they are as close to our house in Minneapolis and I could find and
I met the owner and I really liked his farming methods.  Being so close to our
house (relatively speaking) means that our food doesn't have to travel so far
to get to our plates but also i didn't have to drive too far (again, relatively
speaking) when I wanted to volunteer on the farm.  Anyway, they drop off at
Seward Co-op.

I would say that you can't go too wrong when you choose a CSA.  I found each
CSA that we have used to have amazing produce.

Jeff Smith

What are your ideas for the old ACE space? From: Kari Binning Date: Jan 07 16:39 UTC Short link

I've worked at 3 different food co-ops over the years and currently work at
Seward. There are lots of great resources for starting food co-ops at these
websites:
www.ncga.coop - National Co-op Grocers Assoc
www.ncba.coop - National Co-op Business Assoc.
www.ica.coop - International Co-op Alliance

A co-op in SENA would be wonderful, but I think we would need some major
financial backing. The folks in Long Lake just started up a co-op called
Harvest Moon. They may have some info for you. Their website is
www.harvestmoon.coop I think they have something like 475 members and they
need to raise something like $1.9 million to get the store up and running. I
know that Seward Co-op members raised $1.46 million for the new building
that opens tomorrow. So I think the money is the biggest challenge.

-Kari Binning



On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 9:15 PM, Steve Klein <steve.e.klein@gmail.com> wrote:

> I have to admit, I don't know anything about starting a food co-op, but I
> would be very interested in learning what goes into starting one and
> helping
> in any way I can!
> If you have any web sites, or information you can share, please send me a
> note at <email obscured>
>
> Thanks
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM, <fang0010@umn.edu> wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> >
> > I would like to see a food co-op in the old hardware store space. I
> > volunteer at Hampden Park Foods in St. Paul - the last co-op in the area
> > that allows volunteers to work for discounts on purchases (since North
> > Country closed) but would love to be involved in starting a food co-op in
> > our area. Anyvbody else interested?
> >
> > Peace in the New Year,
> >
> > Rachel
> >
> >
> > On Jan 2 2009, Lea wrote:
> >
> > >Hi All, I would like to propose a new question/thread for the forum -
> > >
> > >Over the last few years, I've heard lots of conversation by neighbors
> and
> > >SENA volunteers about what might be a successful match for the ACE
> > Hardware
> > >location on 42nd Street and 28th Avenue. The city has rules for
> businesses
> > >for parking (another conversation entirely) and as you know, there is no
> > >parking lot and street parking is limited.
> > >
> > > So, what do you all think would be a good fit for the neighborhood and
> > > the old ACE space? What do we need? What do we want? What kind of
> > > business would be successful there? What wouldn't cause parking
> > > nightmares for that business node?
> > >
> > >Looking forward to your input and creativity!
> > >
> > >Lea Johnson - volunteer and President of the Standish-Ericsson
> > Neighborhood
> > >Association (see my past introduction on the forum.)
> > >
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: Lea [mailto:leajohnson@comcast.net]
> > >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:18 AM
> > >To: <email obscured>; 'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum'
> > >Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> > >
> > > Does anyone know how to attract a business like this (a co-op or a
> Trader
> > > Joe's) to the neighborhood? Could a business like that fit into the old
> > > ACE space, since there is no parking lot?
> > >
> > >-----Original Message-----
> > >From: C Luger [mailto:cluger85@yahoo.com]
> > >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 10:34 AM
> > >To: Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum
> > >Subject: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> > >
> > >supporting the locals is key...thanks for reminding people.
> > >
> > >a local business directory can be found at the SENA website:
> > >http://www.standish-ericsson.org/businesses/1-intro.htm
> > >
> > >also listed are vacant/to be leased businesses. contact the SENA link
> for
> > >revisions/updates.
> > >
> > >alot of choicesI didn't realize were this close.
> > >
> > >**FLAG** this directory the next time you're looking for a product or
> > >service.
> > >
> > >best wishes,
> > >cheryl luger
> > >2 blocks from SENA border in Nokomis East
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >cheryl luger
> > >nokomis east, minneapolis
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CSAs & homemade yogurt From: erint Date: Jan 07 03:55 UTC Short link

Last summer we joined Featherstone Farms CSA. They have a variety of drop
points - last summer we did French Meadow (closer to the person we were sharing
with); this year we'll pick up at Seward. It's $600 for a large share. We were
very happy with them last year!

http://www.featherstonefarm.com/csa/subscribe.html

What are your ideas for the old ACE space? From: Steve Klein Date: Jan 07 00:36 UTC Short link

fyi,
I used to live by Hampden Park coop, and its a good example of a small co-op
that doesn't have a parking lot.  Not sure how the parking laws work in St.
Paul compared to Mpls, but I imagine a local coop that is mostly foot
traffic from the surrounding neighborhood and maybe not much car traffic
needed...

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM, <fang0010@umn.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I would like to see a food co-op in the old hardware store space. I
> volunteer at Hampden Park Foods in St. Paul - the last co-op in the area
> that allows volunteers to work for discounts on purchases (since North
> Country closed) but would love to be involved in starting a food co-op in
> our area. Anyvbody else interested?
>
> Peace in the New Year,
>
> Rachel
>
>
> On Jan 2 2009, Lea wrote:
>
> >Hi All, I would like to propose a new question/thread for the forum -
> >
> >Over the last few years, I've heard lots of conversation by neighbors and
> >SENA volunteers about what might be a successful match for the ACE
> Hardware
> >location on 42nd Street and 28th Avenue. The city has rules for businesses
> >for parking (another conversation entirely) and as you know, there is no
> >parking lot and street parking is limited.
> >
> > So, what do you all think would be a good fit for the neighborhood and
> > the old ACE space? What do we need? What do we want? What kind of
> > business would be successful there? What wouldn't cause parking
> > nightmares for that business node?
> >
> >Looking forward to your input and creativity!
> >
> >Lea Johnson - volunteer and President of the Standish-Ericsson
> Neighborhood
> >Association (see my past introduction on the forum.)
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Lea [mailto:leajohnson@comcast.net]
> >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:18 AM
> >To: <email obscured>; 'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum'
> >Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> >
> > Does anyone know how to attract a business like this (a co-op or a Trader
> > Joe's) to the neighborhood? Could a business like that fit into the old
> > ACE space, since there is no parking lot?
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: C Luger [mailto:cluger85@yahoo.com]
> >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 10:34 AM
> >To: Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum
> >Subject: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> >
> >supporting the locals is key...thanks for reminding people.
> >
> >a local business directory can be found at the SENA website:
> >http://www.standish-ericsson.org/businesses/1-intro.htm
> >
> >also listed are vacant/to be leased businesses. contact the SENA link for
> >revisions/updates.
> >
> >alot of choicesI didn't realize were this close.
> >
> >**FLAG** this directory the next time you're looking for a product or
> >service.
> >
> >best wishes,
> >cheryl luger
> >2 blocks from SENA border in Nokomis East
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >cheryl luger
> >nokomis east, minneapolis
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Uffda! Scandia bakery set to close Saturday From: Kelly Neisen Date: Jan 06 21:29 UTC Short link

FYI-- The full 'Strib article names the landlord as Joe Bisanz of VIP
Properties.

I eagerly devoured Scandia's rosettes and krumkake for the first time this
holiday season!  While they weren't precisely the same as the grannies from my
childhood church made, Scandia's recipes were still yummy and delightfully
nostalgic.

Is there anything we can do?

CSAs & homemade yogurt From: Sam Newberg Date: Jan 06 21:24 UTC Short link

We did our first CSA last year with Big River Farms in Marine on St. Croix,
part of the Minnesota Food Association - www.mnfoodassociation.org. We
signed up late and had to pick up at the Northeast Co-op on Central Avenue,
a wonderful place but a long walk from here ;) They drop off at the Seward
Co-op as well, and are listed on their site.

Sam Newberg
Joe Urban, Inc.
3913 29th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN  55406
(612) 251-4662 direct/mobile
(612) 721-1407 fax
<email obscured>
www.joe-urban.com

CSAs & homemade yogurt From: Steven Clift Date: Jan 06 21:11 UTC Short link

<email obscured> wrote:
> If anyone is interested, Foxtail Farm delivers to our house on the 42xx block
of 24th Ave.

That's great to know. I've had a hard time finding a CSA that lists truly local
drop off-locations. Some are just to the north: http://tinyurl.com/8ub5k6

If others on the forum belong to a CSA, please share the name, price, web
address and your pick up location. I think we are ready to join our first CSA.

One idea - I wonder if the new owner of Dokkens might be open to serving as a
drop off location, perhaps sell some CSA produce too (if you can do that). I'd
certainly buy a lot more milk there.

Steven Clift

Introductions From: Anthony Thompson Date: Jan 06 20:50 UTC Short link

Hello All:







This is a great list.? I've been on Mpls/Issues forever and learned
much more about my neighbors and issues close to home in the last few weeks
since I've been on here.

CSAs & homemade yogurt From: Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew Date: Jan 06 20:44 UTC Short link

If anyone is interested, Foxtail Farm delivers to our house on the 42xx block
of 24th Ave.  We usually have enough boxes filling our porch, but I know they'd
be happy to deliver to another location nearby.  They're willing to bring a
single box for more money, two for less, and three for a discount.  We love
their wide variety of veggies and smart newsletters.

To follow up on my previous email about making your own yogurt--the starters
are made by Yogourmet and come in little boxes you can find in the refrigerator
at the coop.  All you need are glass jars, homogenized milk, and an oven that
can warm at 110 degrees.  (If you like kefir, the kitchen counter is warm
enough.)

I, too, would throw my hat into the ring for a local coop, even a very small
one.  Our home was a drop-off site for a food-buying group for years; we just
had to stop because United Food raised its food prices and gas surcharge so
high.  But a larger food buying group would be a good place to begin if we're
interested in starting a coop.

Happy new year to all!
Elizabeth Jarrett Andrew

Uffda! Scandia bakery set to close Saturday From: Chris Johanns Date: Jan 06 19:00 UTC Short link

I agree .... at this stage in a severe economic depression I would think a
late renter would be better than hoping another business can fill that space

cj

On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 12:27 PM, Steven Clift <clift@e-democracy.org> wrote:

> Nooo! So who is leading efforts to save this local business? (And why
> didn't the strib say who the landlord is ... anyone who rents the space will
> have a hugely difficult time filling the shoes of Scandia Bakery.) - Steven
> Clift
>
> From the Strib:
> http://www.startribune.com/local/37123574.html
>
>
> By RANDY FURST, Star Tribune
> Last update: January 5, 2009 - 10:20 PM
>
> The king of Norway and the crown prince of Sweden dined on pastries from
> the Scandia Bake Shop when they came to Minnesota. Every December hundreds
> of customers have paraded in to buy loaves of julekaka (pronounced
> yul-uh-kaka), the Norwegian Christmas bread, filled with candied fruit and
> raisins and spiced with cardamom.
>
> The future may not be so sweet, however.
>
> The bakery, at 5011 34th Av. S. in Minneapolis, is set to close its doors
> at noon on Saturday after the landlord declined to extend the lease. An
> attorney for the landlord said the shop has been chronically late in paying
> its rent.
>
> Local supporters are trying to rally support for the shop, either to keep
> it open or find another place to reopen it.
>
> ....
>
>
> Steven Clift
> Ericsson, Minneapolis
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Uffda! Scandia bakery set to close Saturday From: Steven Clift Date: Jan 06 18:26 UTC Short link

Nooo! So who is leading efforts to save this local business? (And why didn't
the strib say who the landlord is ... anyone who rents the space will have a
hugely difficult time filling the shoes of Scandia Bakery.) - Steven Clift

From the Strib:
http://www.startribune.com/local/37123574.html


By RANDY FURST, Star Tribune
Last update: January 5, 2009 - 10:20 PM

The king of Norway and the crown prince of Sweden dined on pastries from the
Scandia Bake Shop when they came to Minnesota. Every December hundreds of
customers have paraded in to buy loaves of julekaka (pronounced yul-uh-kaka),
the Norwegian Christmas bread, filled with candied fruit and raisins and spiced
with cardamom.

The future may not be so sweet, however.

The bakery, at 5011 34th Av. S. in Minneapolis, is set to close its doors at
noon on Saturday after the landlord declined to extend the lease. An attorney
for the landlord said the shop has been chronically late in paying its rent.

Local supporters are trying to rally support for the shop, either to keep it
open or find another place to reopen it.

Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood From: Todd S Stump Date: Jan 06 17:58 UTC Short link

Hello, I am a new resident here, and I intend to join a council meeting very
soon.

I have a few questions about the two street corners referenced above:

When was Lucuma, the locale between Cedar Inn and Isabel's, in business? Any
chance of the previous owner taking on another project?

What business is moving into the space adjacent to Chris and Rob's?

Would the old Ace residence work for a coffee shop/music venue (of the more
folk variety if noise is an issue)?

thanks,

Todd

On Tue, Jan 6, 2009 at 11:29 AM, Lea <leajohnson@comcast.net> wrote:

> Hi All,
> It might be difficult to address all of the questions and implications of
> this issue in the forum.  For those of you who are interested in working on
> this issue, I encourage you to attend a SENA board meeting and/or join one
> of the committees addressing these concerns.  This is where the best work
> on
> theses issues happens.  It is a great way to make a real difference.  To
> find out meeting times and a group that fits your interest, call the SENA
> office at 612-721-1601.
>
> There are two big picture issues I do want to address:
>
> First, SENA does work with business to improve exteriors for the benefit of
> the neighborhood.  For example, last year SENA received a city grant along
> with other neighborhoods and has been working to make improvements to
> commercial sites along the Hiawatha corridor.  In this grant project (as
> with most) SENA's investment requires a match by the business owners.  SENA
> had done similar projects over the years, including on the 42/Cedar
> intersection. An investment by the business owner is always a requirement
> for SENA participation.
>
> Second, I believe the real way to solve the 42nd/Cedar intersection issue
> is
> to a attract business owner(s) to invest in and take "ownership" for the
> way
> the building and the corner looks.  The restaurateurs that I have met with
> seem to have the vision to see beyond a sad looking store front.  It is the
> potential return on investment they are seeking.
>
> In the meantime, as neighbors and residents we will have to do what we can
> to keep these corners tidy (report graffiti, pick up trash, etc).  One idea
> that came up earlier this year on the forum was tulip/spring flower
> campaign.  I wonder if that corner wouldn't be vastly improved by replacing
> the weeds with flowers/perennials.  The nice ladies that own "Diva Rags"
> have offered to plant and maintain such a garden.  Maybe we should pull
> together a spring volunteer day to clean-up what we can and help them plant
> some flowers.
>
> Regards, Lea
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Johndrow [mailto:johndrowrobert@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 7:14 PM
> To: 'Kyle Werremeyer'; 'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum'; Lea
> Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
>
> Lea,
>
> Do you think that SENA could be instrumental in at least beginning this
> process? It would probablycreate an opportunity to
> demonstrateanotherwonderful project SENA made possible. If we could do
> something to even give the outside a little face-lift it might actually
> attract tennants for the two vacant spaces.
>
> Bob
>
> --- On Mon, 1/5/09, Lea <leajohnson@comcast.net> wrote:
>
> From: Lea <leajohnson@comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> To: "'Kyle Werremeyer'" <ah1852@yahoo.com>, "'Minneapolis Standish
> Ericsson
> Neighbors Forum'" <mpls-staneric@forums.e-democracy.org>
> Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 6:08 PM
>
> Hi Kyle, All good ideas.  I couldn't agree more.
>
> One piece of information that might broaden the conversation:  The buidling
> that SENA is now in, is owned by a landlord.  So, for a restaurant to come
> in and make it work, they would be investing a heavy sum of  capital
> improvements into someone else's property.  The restrauntuers I've talked
> to
> have thrown out number in the $50K to $100K range for venting, plumbing,
> etc.  So, it isn't just paint.  This make it unlikely that folks that own
> their own space (like Bess  at Colossal Caf or Michael at Citizen's Cafe)
> would give up space they currently own and have already improved, to
> reinvest in rental space.
>
> As I review my response, I realize this sounds like a real downer.  This is
> not my intention, however, I do want to bring some information to all this
> great enthusiasm to help find solutions to these very real challenges.
> We've got a great resource just in the amount of citizen engagement and
> passion on these issues.  I hope we can take it to the next level and make
> something happen.
>
> The reality is you are absolutely right.  A great anchor tenant on our
> 42/cedar western entrance would make such a difference to the value and
> livability of the neighborhood (I think you said an Al Vento.  Yes!
> Wouldn't
> that be lovely!) on that corner, so if you have connections, or think you
> can interest someone in moving into the neighborhood, start the
> conversation!
>
> Regards and Happy New Year to all. Lea
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kyle Werremeyer [mailto:ah1852@yahoo.com]
> Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:27 PM
> To: Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum
> Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
>
> Here are my suggestions, with apologies to those adversely affected.  Its
> just my thoughts, and makes some assumptions for parking, available monies,
> tenants, city involvement etc.  My point is that a group of motivated
> neighbors could add a lot of free labor to make the area more attractive to
> a business.
>
>
> At the intersection of Cedar and 42nd.  This is the western gateway to the
> neighborhood.  Since you rarely get a second chance to make a good
> impression, Id concentrate on this intersection.
>
> * Id think about some larger SENA signage both at the office and on the
> street / sidewalk area.  Let people make no mistake that they are entering
> the neighborhood.  It seems our placement of SENA ID signs is haphazard.
> *Clean-up the Country Boy.  Frankly, its not very welcoming and doesnt seem
> to the fit the demographics of our neighborhood.  (Yes, its not our
> neighborhood but the location is important to SENA.) *Same for the old
> flooring space just to the south.  Maybe another medical office to
> compliment the dentist?
> *Isabels old location needs a tenant as soon as possible.  Its like a giant
> sign saying no business can be had here.  My preference is a sit down
> restaurant ala Al Vento - I know in the past there was talk of Isabels
> expanding into the adjacent space to the east.   Maybe Colossal to the
> space?  Have the neighborhood help with the moving and the remodel, like
> when we moved the SENA office.
> *Losing Re-Gifts really hurt.  A store like that attracted people from all
> over the Cities..
>
>
> At the intersections of 42nd and 28th.  More of a northern gateway to the
> lake and the creek.
>
> *ACE location - Some sort of outdoors store would be nice.  Maybe a bike
> store?  A golf store?  Something that could take advantage of the lake, the
> golf course and the creek.
> *A once-over on the outside of Dokkens and Flagg Food would be appreciated.
> They just dont seem welcoming.  BTW Ive been to Flagg Food just once - they
> said I couldnt use my debit card for purchases less than $5.  Havent been
> back since..
> *The old bookstore space between the Bakers Wife and the barbershop seems
> quite nice.  Maybe we could convince that artist on Cedar in the Corcoran
> neighborhood, or HR Block, to relocate!  As an aside, we missed an
> opportunity with that new Subway on Cedar.
> *Some signage pointing to the lake and creek?  Something showing that they
> are important to the neighborhood?  I feel like our neighborhood proximity
> to these features should be exploited.
>
>
> For the Lake and the Creek
>
> * The public areas of Lake Hiawatha Park could use a onceover.  Paint,
> straightening up the beach area etc.  I think that theres a horseshoe pit,
> I
> might make that my spring project  with or without city guidance!
> * Better more efficient lighting and signage at the parkway crosswalk on
> 28th.
>
> There should be some ability for the neighborhood / SENA to perhaps
> negotiate with the landlords for small improvements, such as landscaping,
> painting, awnings etc?  Perhaps this is a better option once a tenant is
> IDd, but right now these intersections look a little blighted, and we
> really
> should take better advantage of our location by the lake and the creek
>
> Just a couple incomplete thoughts from the last couple years.....
>
>
> Kyle Werremeyer
>
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Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood From: Lea Johnson Date: Jan 06 17:29 UTC Short link

Hi All,
It might be difficult to address all of the questions and implications of
this issue in the forum.  For those of you who are interested in working on
this issue, I encourage you to attend a SENA board meeting and/or join one
of the committees addressing these concerns.  This is where the best work on
theses issues happens.  It is a great way to make a real difference.  To
find out meeting times and a group that fits your interest, call the SENA
office at 612-721-1601.

There are two big picture issues I do want to address:

First, SENA does work with business to improve exteriors for the benefit of
the neighborhood.  For example, last year SENA received a city grant along
with other neighborhoods and has been working to make improvements to
commercial sites along the Hiawatha corridor.  In this grant project (as
with most) SENA's investment requires a match by the business owners.  SENA
had done similar projects over the years, including on the 42/Cedar
intersection. An investment by the business owner is always a requirement
for SENA participation.

Second, I believe the real way to solve the 42nd/Cedar intersection issue is
to a attract business owner(s) to invest in and take "ownership" for the way
the building and the corner looks.  The restaurateurs that I have met with
seem to have the vision to see beyond a sad looking store front.  It is the
potential return on investment they are seeking.

In the meantime, as neighbors and residents we will have to do what we can
to keep these corners tidy (report graffiti, pick up trash, etc).  One idea
that came up earlier this year on the forum was tulip/spring flower
campaign.  I wonder if that corner wouldn't be vastly improved by replacing
the weeds with flowers/perennials.  The nice ladies that own "Diva Rags"
have offered to plant and maintain such a garden.  Maybe we should pull
together a spring volunteer day to clean-up what we can and help them plant
some flowers.

Regards, Lea

-----Original Message-----
From: Robert Johndrow [mailto:johndrowrobert@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 7:14 PM
To: 'Kyle Werremeyer'; 'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum'; Lea
Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood

Lea,

Do you think that SENA could be instrumental in at least beginning this
process? It would probablycreate an opportunity to
demonstrateanotherwonderful project SENA made possible. If we could do
something to even give the outside a little face-lift it might actually
attract tennants for the two vacant spaces.

Bob

--- On Mon, 1/5/09, Lea <leajohnson@comcast.net> wrote:

From: Lea <leajohnson@comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
To: "'Kyle Werremeyer'" <ah1852@yahoo.com>, "'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson
Neighbors Forum'" <mpls-staneric@forums.e-democracy.org>
Date: Monday, January 5, 2009, 6:08 PM

Hi Kyle, All good ideas.  I couldn't agree more.

One piece of information that might broaden the conversation:  The buidling
that SENA is now in, is owned by a landlord.  So, for a restaurant to come
in and make it work, they would be investing a heavy sum of  capital
improvements into someone else's property.  The restrauntuers I've talked to
have thrown out number in the $50K to $100K range for venting, plumbing,
etc.  So, it isn't just paint.  This make it unlikely that folks that own
their own space (like Bess  at Colossal Caf or Michael at Citizen's Cafe)
would give up space they currently own and have already improved, to
reinvest in rental space.

As I review my response, I realize this sounds like a real downer.  This is
not my intention, however, I do want to bring some information to all this
great enthusiasm to help find solutions to these very real challenges.
We've got a great resource just in the amount of citizen engagement and
passion on these issues.  I hope we can take it to the next level and make
something happen.

The reality is you are absolutely right.  A great anchor tenant on our
42/cedar western entrance would make such a difference to the value and
livability of the neighborhood (I think you said an Al Vento.  Yes!
Wouldn't
that be lovely!) on that corner, so if you have connections, or think you
can interest someone in moving into the neighborhood, start the
conversation!

Regards and Happy New Year to all. Lea

-----Original Message-----
From: Kyle Werremeyer [mailto:ah1852@yahoo.com]
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 4:27 PM
To: Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum
Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood

Here are my suggestions, with apologies to those adversely affected.  Its
just my thoughts, and makes some assumptions for parking, available monies,
tenants, city involvement etc.  My point is that a group of motivated
neighbors could add a lot of free labor to make the area more attractive to
a business.

At the intersection of Cedar and 42nd.  This is the western gateway to the
neighborhood.  Since you rarely get a second chance to make a good
impression, Id concentrate on this intersection.

* Id think about some larger SENA signage both at the office and on the
street / sidewalk area.  Let people make no mistake that they are entering
the neighborhood.  It seems our placement of SENA ID signs is haphazard.
*Clean-up the Country Boy.  Frankly, its not very welcoming and doesnt seem
to the fit the demographics of our neighborhood.  (Yes, its not our
neighborhood but the location is important to SENA.) *Same for the old
flooring space just to the south.  Maybe another medical office to
compliment the dentist?
*Isabels old location needs a tenant as soon as possible.  Its like a giant
sign saying no business can be had here.  My preference is a sit down
restaurant ala Al Vento - I know in the past there was talk of Isabels
expanding into the adjacent space to the east.   Maybe Colossal to the
space?  Have the neighborhood help with the moving and the remodel, like
when we moved the SENA office.
*Losing Re-Gifts really hurt.  A store like that attracted people from all
over the Cities..

At the intersections of 42nd and 28th.  More of a northern gateway to the
lake and the creek.

*ACE location - Some sort of outdoors store would be nice.  Maybe a bike
store?  A golf store?  Something that could take advantage of the lake, the
golf course and the creek.
*A once-over on the outside of Dokkens and Flagg Food would be appreciated.
They just dont seem welcoming.  BTW Ive been to Flagg Food just once - they
said I couldnt use my debit card for purchases less than $5.  Havent been
back since..
*The old bookstore space between the Bakers Wife and the barbershop seems
quite nice.  Maybe we could convince that artist on Cedar in the Corcoran
neighborhood, or HR Block, to relocate!  As an aside, we missed an
opportunity with that new Subway on Cedar.
*Some signage pointing to the lake and creek?  Something showing that they
are important to the neighborhood?  I feel like our neighborhood proximity
to these features should be exploited.

For the Lake and the Creek

* The public areas of Lake Hiawatha Park could use a onceover.  Paint,
straightening up the beach area etc.  I think that theres a horseshoe pit, I
might make that my spring project  with or without city guidance!
* Better more efficient lighting and signage at the parkway crosswalk on
28th.

There should be some ability for the neighborhood / SENA to perhaps
negotiate with the landlords for small improvements, such as landscaping,
painting, awnings etc?  Perhaps this is a better option once a tenant is
IDd, but right now these intersections look a little blighted, and we really
should take better advantage of our location by the lake and the creek

Just a couple incomplete thoughts from the last couple years.....

Kyle Werremeyer

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What are your ideas for the old ACE space? From: cheryl luger Date: Jan 06 03:54 UTC Short link

I apologize for not having time to review and delete the poorer links, but
here's a start.
to link to 'related' pages, google---how to start a coop. below is the first
entry with some good advice on pitfalls. Always the pessimist.




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Search Results


How to Start a Cooperative
An early exercise to determine whether to start a new cooperative was to
investigate the alternative of linking with an existing cooperative that could
...
www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/cir7/cir7rpt.htm

http://www.rurdev.usda.gov/rbs/pub/cir7/cir7rpt.htm

computer is fighting me....the link has a link to 'related pages'

another idea i saw was to see if an existing coop would be interested in adding
a branch .... like wedge jr, etc.

what about a 'coop' effort between sena, nena and ppna areas? hpdl is a little
out of the way but their closet coop is linden hills.

bon chance,
cheryl luger
nokomis east


I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder
to see them not ashamed.
 --- Jonathan Swift

What are your ideas for the old ACE space? From: Steve Klein Date: Jan 06 03:15 UTC Short link

I have to admit, I don't know anything about starting a food co-op, but I
would be very interested in learning what goes into starting one and helping
in any way I can!
If you have any web sites, or information you can share, please send me a
note at <email obscured>

Thanks

On Mon, Jan 5, 2009 at 4:14 PM, <fang0010@umn.edu> wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> I would like to see a food co-op in the old hardware store space. I
> volunteer at Hampden Park Foods in St. Paul - the last co-op in the area
> that allows volunteers to work for discounts on purchases (since North
> Country closed) but would love to be involved in starting a food co-op in
> our area. Anyvbody else interested?
>
> Peace in the New Year,
>
> Rachel
>
>
> On Jan 2 2009, Lea wrote:
>
> >Hi All, I would like to propose a new question/thread for the forum -
> >
> >Over the last few years, I've heard lots of conversation by neighbors and
> >SENA volunteers about what might be a successful match for the ACE
> Hardware
> >location on 42nd Street and 28th Avenue. The city has rules for businesses
> >for parking (another conversation entirely) and as you know, there is no
> >parking lot and street parking is limited.
> >
> > So, what do you all think would be a good fit for the neighborhood and
> > the old ACE space? What do we need? What do we want? What kind of
> > business would be successful there? What wouldn't cause parking
> > nightmares for that business node?
> >
> >Looking forward to your input and creativity!
> >
> >Lea Johnson - volunteer and President of the Standish-Ericsson
> Neighborhood
> >Association (see my past introduction on the forum.)
> >
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Lea [mailto:leajohnson@comcast.net]
> >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 11:18 AM
> >To: <email obscured>; 'Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum'
> >Subject: Re: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> >
> > Does anyone know how to attract a business like this (a co-op or a Trader
> > Joe's) to the neighborhood? Could a business like that fit into the old
> > ACE space, since there is no parking lot?
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: C Luger [mailto:cluger85@yahoo.com]
> >Sent: Friday, January 02, 2009 10:34 AM
> >To: Minneapolis Standish Ericsson Neighbors Forum
> >Subject: [Mpls-StanEric] Attracting Businesses to our Neighborhood
> >
> >supporting the locals is key...thanks for reminding people.
> >
> >a local business directory can be found at the SENA website:
> >http://www.standish-ericsson.org/businesses/1-intro.htm
> >
> >also listed are vacant/to be leased businesses. contact the SENA link for
> >revisions/updates.
> >
> >alot of choicesI didn't realize were this close.
> >
> >**FLAG** this directory the next time you're looking for a product or
> >service.
> >
> >best wishes,
> >cheryl luger
> >2 blocks from SENA border in Nokomis East
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >cheryl luger
> >nokomis east, minneapolis
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