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Spring Parks REDUX From: Liz Wielinski Date: Mar 05 04:28 UTC Short link

Here is the "official release" on the programs....


Eastside Parks Spring Sports Registration

Registration will begin Monday, March 8th at 6pm and will continue
until May 10th or until team is full, whichever comes first.

Take advantage of some super deals

Register in person at Audubon Park Monday, March 8th from 6-8pm
1st 75 will receive a free dilly bar and your name will be placed in a
drawing for free Twins tickets

Register at Logan or Bottineau Park until April 1st
Receive $5 off your registration fee

www.minneapolisparks.org


Liz Wielinski
Park Commissioner
Columbia Park Neighbor
    

Waite Park Community Council--Annual Town Hall Meeting--Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. From: Amy Softich Date: Mar 02 01:35 UTC Short link

Attention Waite Park Residents and Business Owners:

Please join the Waite Park Community Council for the Annual Town Hall Meeting
on Wednesday, March 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Waite Park Community Center (1810
34th Avenue NE).  We will be adopting the 2010 budget and electing a president,
vice president, and seven board members.

The meeting will focus on housing.  Holly Holt, a Waite Park resident and a
realtor with Keller Williams, will discuss the neighborhood real estate market
and the number of homes in foreclosure.  Cheryl Hoban, a loan officer with
Residential Mortgage Group, will speak about available credit and mortgage
programs.  The council plans to allocate funds for a low-interest revolving
loan program, and Denise Eloundou, of Northeast Housing Resource Center, will
explain the program.

Two of our local representatives will also be present at this meeting: Kevin
Reich, Ward 1 City Councilman, and Doron Clark, Neighborhood and Community
Engagement Commission Representative.
    

Female German Shepherd Loose in NE Mpls From: Jessica Halloran Date: Feb 22 18:41 UTC Short link

Be on the lookout for a German Shepherd in NE Mpls east of Central and North
of 18th Ave. This dog got loose from St. Anthony and her owners are
desperately trying to find her. Her name is Shilo. If you see her or are
able to catch her, please contact Animal Control via 311! Thank you.
    

Introductions From: Shelley Leeson Date: Jan 30 16:06 UTC Short link

Greetings all,



I joined the NE Mpls issues forum in December and have a few moments now to
tell you a little bit about myself.



I’ve been a resident of Northeast Minneapolis since 1995 and have lived in the
Waite Park neighborhood since 2003 (lived in the Audubon Park neighborhood
prior to that).



I’ve spent many years being involved with Northeast organizations, neighborhood
groups and volunteer projects.



What I like about Northeast:
    

--Columbia Park walking path and the adjoining wooded/natural areas

--Train yard

--The hills and the panoramic views from the high areas

--The convenience of being able to ride my bike to local shops and destinations



I’m an entrepreneur and operate my own small businesses:

--Dog Beds for Less – Eco-friendly pet products handmade with recycled and
reclaimed materials,
http://www.dogbedsforless.com<http://www.dogbedsforless.com/>, or
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dog-Beds-for-Less-Eco-friendly-Pet-Products/263823361977?ref=ts<http://www.facebook.com/pages/Dog-Beds-for-Less-Eco-friendly-Pet-Products/263823361977?ref=ts>,
est. 2007

--Shelley Sews, sewing services, alterations and mending,
http://www.shelleysews.com<http://www.shelleysews.com/>, est. 1987.



I am the president of the Northeast Neighbors & Business Association, a
resource for connecting local businesses and neighborhood residents in the
Northeast Minneapolis area
(http://www.northeastnba.com<http://www.northeastnba.com/>). I’m passionate
about promoting and supporting neighborhood providers of goods and services.



You can find out more about me here:

http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/shelleyleeson/<http://forums.e-democracy.org/p/shelleyleeson/>

www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyleeson<http://www.linkedin.com/in/shelleyleeson>

http://www.facebook.com/people/Shelley-Leeson/835330017<http://www.facebook.com/people/Shelley-Leeson/835330017>



Regards,

Shelley Leeson

Waite Park

NE Family Activities From: Robin Sauerwein Date: Jan 14 15:27 UTC Short link

Looking for ideas, profiles, and on activities for families and kids to do in
NE for my online Minneapolis Family Activities Examiner post. Want to highlight
the great things happening in NE that do not get the publicity. Looking for
interesting long term neighbors to interview too for the Audubon newsletter.
If you have an idea, please let me know.  I'd love to hear from you.
Thanks. Robin
    

Possible cougar sighting in NE Mpls! From: Shelley Leeson Date: Jan 12 00:55 UTC Short link

WCCO is reporting a possible cougar sighting in NE Mpls (Monday near St.
Anthony Pkwy). Now there's been a supposed 2nd sighting. This is all the info I
have, but it's also on their website.

Shelley Leeson
Waite Park
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: S <email obscured>>
  To: <email obscured>> ; Dan
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  Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 8:08 AM
  Subject: Re: [Mpls-NE] New Streetlights in the Sheridan Neighborhood


  The committee rescheduled this meeting to 1/14 at 9a, fyi.  We're hoping it
sails through for 2010 pedestrian lighting installation.

  Susan Kulstad, SNO NRP Committee
  Sheridan Neighborhood

    ----- Original Message -----
    From: Dan <email obscured><email obscured>>>
    To:
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    Sent: Tuesday, January 05, 2010 6:20 AM
    Subject: [Mpls-NE] New Streetlights in the Sheridan Neighborhood


    I'm up early and skimming City Council committee agendas.

    It looks like the Transportation & Public Works Committee may sign-off
    this morning on new streetlights for 13th Ave. NE and 2nd St. NE.

    Here's from the agenda materials:


    Subject: Sheridan neighborhood requested streetlight project on 13th
    Ave NE and 2nd St NE

    Recommendation:

    a. Authorize proper city officials to enter into an agreement with
    Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO) and the Minneapolis
    Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) to facilitate the
    installation of low level street lighting along 13th Ave NE between
    Main St. and 6th St NE and along 2nd St NE between 12th and 14th Ave
    NE.

    b. Increase Traffic and Parking Services field operations capital
    expense fund 04100-9010943 by $300,000 to be 100% reimbursed by SNO
    and NRP into 04100-9010943-322502 revenue for the installation of
    street lighting on 13th Ave NE and 2nd St NE.


    Background/Supporting Information

    The Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO) has sought to install low
    level pedestrian lights in the business corridor of 13th Ave NE and
    the adjacent blocks of 2nd Street NE. The SNO has committed to
    covering 10% of the project from their general fund and has received
    permission from the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program
    (NRP) to allocate neighborhood dedicated funds to cover the other 90%
    up to a total of $266,400. The project revenues are:

    $266,400   SNO NRP funds
    $ 29,600    SNO general funds
    $296,000   Total

    This action will allow Public Works Traffic & Parking Services to
    enter into an agreement with SNO and NRP to design and install low
    level pedestrian street lighting along the previously described 13th
    Ave NE corridor utilizing the available funds. This installation will
    conform to the approved Minneapolis Street Light Policy.


    Transportation & Public Works Committee Agenda
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2010-meetings/20100115/tpw20100105agenda.asp<http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2010-meetings/20100115/tpw20100105agenda.asp<http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2010-meetings/20100115/tpw20100105agenda.asp%3Chttp://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2010-meetings/20100115/tpw20100105agenda.asp>>



    Dan Haugen
    Waite Park

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Update on Skating Party at Logan From: Liz Wielinski Date: Jan 08 02:40 UTC Short link

Due to a schedule change, the members from the womens Olympic Hockey
team will not be able to attend the Skating Party at Logan.
I hope you are still able to stop by for an art project, hot chocolate
and maybe a little skating.
Thanks for your understanding.

Liz Wielinski
MPRB Commissioner
    

Skating/ Snowshoeing/Bonfire Party at Logan Park From: Liz Wielinski Date: Jan 08 02:15 UTC Short link

Looking for a family activity?

Family Skating Night at Logan Park
Friday, Jan. 8, 6:00 pm
Strap on a pair of skates and skate with members from the Women's
Olympic Hockey Team!  If skating isn't your thing you can try
snowshoeing around Logan Park.  Warm up by the bonfire with a cup of
hot chocolate and snowman sucker.  Snowman art projects will also be
inside for those that need a break from the cold.  A limited number of
skates will be available to use.


Liz Wielinski
MPRB Commissioner
    

Neighborly - How might you use it? Hackathon Jan. 9 From: Steven Clift Date: Jan 05 19:57 UTC Short link

If this "Issues Forum" is the public level, would you like to see a
complementary private online exchange among your nearby neighbors (say
just a couple blocks, the crowd from National Night Out, etc.)?

Answer here:

     http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8WKCFRM

* What might you use it for?
* What features would you like to see? What ideas do you have?
* Imagine a "neighbors directory" limited to those nearest you in the
system (say 50 or 100 users based on your preference), what
information or links would you like to share or see? Again, this would
be behind a login and not in Google.
* What concerns do you have (what might cause you not to participate)?
* If you are a block leader (formal or informal), what needs do you
have that we might support within this tool?

You may also sign-up as a potential beta-tester.

Drop your quick feedback here:

     http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/8WKCFRM

On Saturday, we will have the second gathering of local software
developers interested in helping build an experimental online tool to
help us all connect with our nearest neighbors online. See:
http://e-democracy.org/neighborly

For the software developers out there, the Hackathon details are here:

    http://forums.e-democracy.org/r/post/6hm0uOyZZ52MxxVRWW6XGu


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Lowry/Polk redevelopment underway From: Dan Haugen Date: Jan 05 12:59 UTC Short link

The Audubon Neighborhood Association reports that construction is
underway at the corner of Lowry and Polk, where MetroPlains is
developing a three-story, 30-unit apartment building called Audubon
Crossing.

Here's from the neighborhood's website:

"Several tired houses at the corner of Lowry Avenue and Polk Street
have been torn down. Replacing those houses will be a 30-unit
mixed-income apartment building named Audubon Crossing.

ANA's Land Use Committee has been working on the investment in our
neighborhood for several years. We were first approached by the
developer, MetroPlains, with a concept for a four-story mixed-use
building, with apartments above street-level commercial space. Majdi
Wadi of Holy Land already owned the old houses, and it was his vision
for redevelopment that got the project started.

Securing financing for the project took over two years. In that span,
economic and banking conditions soured, and the stakeholders decided
to eliminate the retail component. This reduced the height of the
building from four stories to three."

http://audubonneighborhood.org/content/audubon-crossing-construction-underway


Dan Haugen
Waite Park