Dear All,
School board's Nov. 4 work session cancelled. Haven't seen the school board
budget yet (does anyone have a link?).
No library board meeting this week. Won't know disposition of library board
budget until co. finishes presentations (mid.Nov) followed by the 'Mark up'.
Deep cuts in personnel (altho will try thru attrition vs. layoff, cuts will
mean less service), suggested keeping 1 of 2 bookmobiles and adding a little
back into books/collections. The Central Lib. decades old business INFORM
system (fee based) was eliminated.
From legislative emails, no Mpls specific meetings.
Park board meeting on Wed., proposed budget is available (see below). Cuts went
from $500K to $130K several weeks ago to a balanced budget. Capital allocations
remain a challenge as presented in the Mayor's recommended Clic. Read budget
for revenue and expenses and graphs comparing large increase in city levy vs.
small park board share. Looks like the distribution between the city and the
library board...starvation.
CPED's rfp site: matching facade grants (deadline 11/25), rfp for survey of
historical resources in Seward and the four Longfellow neighborhoods (deadline
11/7)
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/rfp.asp
Last week the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library voted to be part of the
County Library Foundation. Foundation board will be appointed with decisions
made by the county library board. Unlike the Friends, it will not have a voting
membership.
Also last week, finance presented the capital and 5 year direction as well as
the pension report. Last week's presentations made for a very scarey Halloween.
Even before the October 'surprise', the outlook wasn't good. Pension forecasts
include a range of liabilities from 'worse' case to 'worst' case. Council
members expressed 'concern'.
Sewer, water, solid waste fees will need to increase.
Library Referendum dollars will continue to be transfered to Henn. Co. for the
Mpls. lib. rennovations until 2030. Before the Oct. surprise, the mayor
recommended using the " LEGACY FUND " to fill the gap in public works projects;
on Friday some Cm's suggested saving some of that as a cushion. Not much left
in the contingency fund or another reserve development fund.
Discussion of special levies for development, bond redemption and pensions.
More budget presentations next week (link to August budget below).
3rd qtr. financial report to be given in W&M Monday.
The 2010-2014 Recommended 5 year Financial Direction Power Point isn't on line
yet but is available thru the Finance Dept.
For web replays, go to:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/webcasts
Another discussion item that still needs resolution --the $3M for stadium
related infrastructure improvements. Which mechanism to use in financing
it...and the timing of those revenue receipts. While being discussed, I guess
it will be rubber-stamped by the council.
On another subject, Cm Goodman raised concerns on how some funding would be
used...and why the county might have 'concerns' with the city's use of $..
Who says budgets are dull ???
Last chance to comment on Henn. co. ***SW LRT routes ***(to the stadium, other
routes linking up greenway, Library)...Friday, Nov. 7 .
Add a few minutes commuting time from the suburbs or service more Mpls
residents/business...and offer option to burbs to stop in business corridors? A
plus for one of the routes would be to compensate for the lack of parking when
the ballpark site was chosen.
Last open house by Xcel Energy for building two new power substationsin south
Minneapolis,Thurs., November 6th from 12 to 2 p.m and 5 to 7 p.m. All open
houses will take place at the Midtown
Exchange, in the lower-level conference room.
LONGFELLOW n'assn sponsoring a Renters Green Open house...green projects
tailored to renters.
Dinner, prizes, childcare provided, help with transportation, Spanish
translation svcs...now that's how to get people to and hold a meeting !!!
Will this kind of neighborhood building capacity and community engagement end
when the city's new community engagement dept sets up shop Jan 1st ... take
your best guess....alot less $ to provide these services and somehow just can't
see the city performing this function well.
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5th
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave. S
details at end of post
From Standish Erickson n'assn news letter:
Seward art fair
Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8 9th Annual Seward Arts Festival.
details at end of post.
best wishes,
cheryl luger
nokomis east
*************Monday, Nov. 3
+++Ways & Means 1:30 pm
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/wm.asp
-Consent..from last weeks council committee items (including Hollywood Theater
redevelopment)
-Discussion:
#12 - police budget update
#13 - Basset creek/impound lot Exclusive development rights for Ryan Co. 5
years. Potential for future TIF. Challenged, difficult development site. Is
there a community benefits agreement ? I don't read maps well, but is this near
one of the proposed SW LRT corridor options ?
#14 - Neighborhood stabilization Program. Set public hearing Nov 12.
At last week's presentation, plan generated alot of discussions. Q&A with the
Mayor. Council wants more info on allocations/criteria for demolition in the
budget.
#15 - 3rd qtr. Financial report ... before the Oct. surprise.
+++Henn. Co. budget hearing 1-4 pm.
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/
(note...this link was 'iffy tonight)
Public services/health
+++Planning commission 4:30 pm
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/agendas/planning-commission/
side yard landsale 2516 Humboldt ave
Public hearings: 1132 Central NE, 500-3rd St No office bldg, 2728 Nicollet-El
campestre reception hall,3403-38th Ave.so-Longfellow park townhomes, 1810
Washington ave. so.
*************Tuesday, Nov. 4
Intergovernmental relations committee listed as meeting today on city web page
but was not listed on the RSS. May be cancelled ??
+++Hennepin County Board 1:30 pm
http://board.co.hennepin.mn.us/hcmeetview/
in addition to last weeks co. committee items, several progressed items
including Henn Co. Med. cntr. 2009 services plan
*************Wednesday, Nov. 5
+++Met council tech. advisory comm. to TAB 9 am
http://www.metrocouncil.org
high speed rail, state rail plan , Transportation policy plan outreach/public
hearing, 2009 regional solicitation for Federal Funds
+++Met council Accessibility advisory 12:30
http://www.metrocouncil.org
Ridership report, urban partnership agreement, Cent.Corridor update, commuter
rail
+++Budget hearings, W&M 1-4:30 pm
both sessions should be interesting.
During the long stream of budget presentations, council member attendance has
been irregular. Some have attended every session.While you can play catchup
with webcasts, nothing beats a full Q&A.
full budget from August presentation at:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/city-budget/2009recommended/index.asp
after 1 pm., times may start earlier or run later
1-2:30 pm PARK BOARD presentation (budget section 8-capital, section 10-indep
boards)
as posted by Commissioner Vreeland budget and summary at:
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/about/budget/2009_proposed_budget..pdf
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&;prid=764
2:30-4:30 pm Budget follow up and overflow presentation by finance.
+++Charter Commission 4 pm
http://www.ci..minnesota.mn.us/council/charter-commission/2008/Charter20081105/agenda.asp
+++Park Board 5-8 pm
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=37
agenda not on line
see Wed w&m budget presentation 1 pm
+++Arts commission Exec. comm. 5:30
at Public service center
no links...no agenda...no past minutes
+++Civilian Police Review authority 6:30 pm room 333
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cra
*************Thursday, Nov. 6
+++Met council Livable Communities Advisory 9 am
http://www.metrocouncil.org
+++Special meeting Transp/Public works 9:30 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/tpw.asp
Met council 2030 Transportation Policy Plan
links to city's comments
during discussion last week, the city had questions, additions...including the
need to talk about bus safety in Minneapolis (Cm. Johnson), include streetcars
in the report, revise the assumption that all future growth comes from the
suburbs, include Bottineau corridor.
The report check-off list stated n'hood notification, relationship on comp plan
and zoning were 'not applicable' on city's comments. Met council did provide
opportunities for public comment...but that was on their website.
+++Committee of the Whole 10 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/cow.asp
agenda to be published
+++Council meeting 9:30 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107
agenda to be announced
OTHER MEETINGS/'EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
****************Renters Green Open house**********
Next week the Longfellow Community Council will be having a workshop for
renters to teach them how to save energy in their home. Could you please pass
this information to renters you know? Thank you!
An Energy Workshop Just for Renters!
Attention Renters! Would you like to learn about:
Simple ways to save money and energy in your home?
Programs and services that assist low-income renters with overall energy costs?
Join the Longfellow Community Council for an important discussion on how to cut
back on energy costs in rental units! We will have speakers from the Center for
Energy and the Environment and Community Action to discuss ways you can save!
Enjoy dinner on us and a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Reuse
Center. This is a family friendly event and CHILDCARE is provided. Spanish
translation is also available.
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5th
Longfellow Park*
3435 36th Ave. S
Contact Joanna if transportation for this event is an issue. We may be able to
find you a ride.
Atencin Arrendadores
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Seward
From Standish erickson n'assn newsletter:
Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8 9th Annual Seward Arts Festival. Enter the studios, homes,
and businesses of nearly 100 artists, writers, and performers. View, shop, and
enjoy unique art, poetry, music, and performance. The Seward neighborhood is
located south of 94 and west of the Mississippi. Click here for more info
http://www.sewardarts.org/info.html
I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder
to see them not ashamed.
--- Jonathan Swift
School board's Nov. 4 work session cancelled. Haven't seen the school board
budget yet (does anyone have a link?).
No library board meeting this week. Won't know disposition of library board
budget until co. finishes presentations (mid.Nov) followed by the 'Mark up'.
Deep cuts in personnel (altho will try thru attrition vs. layoff, cuts will
mean less service), suggested keeping 1 of 2 bookmobiles and adding a little
back into books/collections. The Central Lib. decades old business INFORM
system (fee based) was eliminated.
From legislative emails, no Mpls specific meetings.
Park board meeting on Wed., proposed budget is available (see below). Cuts went
from $500K to $130K several weeks ago to a balanced budget. Capital allocations
remain a challenge as presented in the Mayor's recommended Clic. Read budget
for revenue and expenses and graphs comparing large increase in city levy vs.
small park board share. Looks like the distribution between the city and the
library board...starvation.
CPED's rfp site: matching facade grants (deadline 11/25), rfp for survey of
historical resources in Seward and the four Longfellow neighborhoods (deadline
11/7)
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/rfp.asp
Last week the Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library voted to be part of the
County Library Foundation. Foundation board will be appointed with decisions
made by the county library board. Unlike the Friends, it will not have a voting
membership.
Also last week, finance presented the capital and 5 year direction as well as
the pension report. Last week's presentations made for a very scarey Halloween.
Even before the October 'surprise', the outlook wasn't good. Pension forecasts
include a range of liabilities from 'worse' case to 'worst' case. Council
members expressed 'concern'.
Sewer, water, solid waste fees will need to increase.
Library Referendum dollars will continue to be transfered to Henn. Co. for the
Mpls. lib. rennovations until 2030. Before the Oct. surprise, the mayor
recommended using the " LEGACY FUND " to fill the gap in public works projects;
on Friday some Cm's suggested saving some of that as a cushion. Not much left
in the contingency fund or another reserve development fund.
Discussion of special levies for development, bond redemption and pensions.
More budget presentations next week (link to August budget below).
3rd qtr. financial report to be given in W&M Monday.
The 2010-2014 Recommended 5 year Financial Direction Power Point isn't on line
yet but is available thru the Finance Dept.
For web replays, go to:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/webcasts
Another discussion item that still needs resolution --the $3M for stadium
related infrastructure improvements. Which mechanism to use in financing
it...and the timing of those revenue receipts. While being discussed, I guess
it will be rubber-stamped by the council.
On another subject, Cm Goodman raised concerns on how some funding would be
used...and why the county might have 'concerns' with the city's use of $..
Who says budgets are dull ???
Last chance to comment on Henn. co. ***SW LRT routes ***(to the stadium, other
routes linking up greenway, Library)...Friday, Nov. 7 .
Add a few minutes commuting time from the suburbs or service more Mpls
residents/business...and offer option to burbs to stop in business corridors? A
plus for one of the routes would be to compensate for the lack of parking when
the ballpark site was chosen.
Last open house by Xcel Energy for building two new power substationsin south
Minneapolis,Thurs., November 6th from 12 to 2 p.m and 5 to 7 p.m. All open
houses will take place at the Midtown
Exchange, in the lower-level conference room.
LONGFELLOW n'assn sponsoring a Renters Green Open house...green projects
tailored to renters.
Dinner, prizes, childcare provided, help with transportation, Spanish
translation svcs...now that's how to get people to and hold a meeting !!!
Will this kind of neighborhood building capacity and community engagement end
when the city's new community engagement dept sets up shop Jan 1st ... take
your best guess....alot less $ to provide these services and somehow just can't
see the city performing this function well.
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5th
Longfellow Park
3435 36th Ave. S
details at end of post
From Standish Erickson n'assn news letter:
Seward art fair
Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8 9th Annual Seward Arts Festival.
details at end of post.
best wishes,
cheryl luger
nokomis east
*************Monday, Nov. 3
+++Ways & Means 1:30 pm
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/wm.asp
-Consent..from last weeks council committee items (including Hollywood Theater
redevelopment)
-Discussion:
#12 - police budget update
#13 - Basset creek/impound lot Exclusive development rights for Ryan Co. 5
years. Potential for future TIF. Challenged, difficult development site. Is
there a community benefits agreement ? I don't read maps well, but is this near
one of the proposed SW LRT corridor options ?
#14 - Neighborhood stabilization Program. Set public hearing Nov 12.
At last week's presentation, plan generated alot of discussions. Q&A with the
Mayor. Council wants more info on allocations/criteria for demolition in the
budget.
#15 - 3rd qtr. Financial report ... before the Oct. surprise.
+++Henn. Co. budget hearing 1-4 pm.
http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/
(note...this link was 'iffy tonight)
Public services/health
+++Planning commission 4:30 pm
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/agendas/planning-commission/
side yard landsale 2516 Humboldt ave
Public hearings: 1132 Central NE, 500-3rd St No office bldg, 2728 Nicollet-El
campestre reception hall,3403-38th Ave.so-Longfellow park townhomes, 1810
Washington ave. so.
*************Tuesday, Nov. 4
Intergovernmental relations committee listed as meeting today on city web page
but was not listed on the RSS. May be cancelled ??
+++Hennepin County Board 1:30 pm
http://board.co.hennepin.mn.us/hcmeetview/
in addition to last weeks co. committee items, several progressed items
including Henn Co. Med. cntr. 2009 services plan
*************Wednesday, Nov. 5
+++Met council tech. advisory comm. to TAB 9 am
http://www.metrocouncil.org
high speed rail, state rail plan , Transportation policy plan outreach/public
hearing, 2009 regional solicitation for Federal Funds
+++Met council Accessibility advisory 12:30
http://www.metrocouncil.org
Ridership report, urban partnership agreement, Cent.Corridor update, commuter
rail
+++Budget hearings, W&M 1-4:30 pm
both sessions should be interesting.
During the long stream of budget presentations, council member attendance has
been irregular. Some have attended every session.While you can play catchup
with webcasts, nothing beats a full Q&A.
full budget from August presentation at:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/city-budget/2009recommended/index.asp
after 1 pm., times may start earlier or run later
1-2:30 pm PARK BOARD presentation (budget section 8-capital, section 10-indep
boards)
as posted by Commissioner Vreeland budget and summary at:
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/documents/about/budget/2009_proposed_budget..pdf
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=52&;prid=764
2:30-4:30 pm Budget follow up and overflow presentation by finance.
+++Charter Commission 4 pm
http://www.ci..minnesota.mn.us/council/charter-commission/2008/Charter20081105/agenda.asp
+++Park Board 5-8 pm
http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=37
agenda not on line
see Wed w&m budget presentation 1 pm
+++Arts commission Exec. comm. 5:30
at Public service center
no links...no agenda...no past minutes
+++Civilian Police Review authority 6:30 pm room 333
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cra
*************Thursday, Nov. 6
+++Met council Livable Communities Advisory 9 am
http://www.metrocouncil.org
+++Special meeting Transp/Public works 9:30 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/tpw.asp
Met council 2030 Transportation Policy Plan
links to city's comments
during discussion last week, the city had questions, additions...including the
need to talk about bus safety in Minneapolis (Cm. Johnson), include streetcars
in the report, revise the assumption that all future growth comes from the
suburbs, include Bottineau corridor.
The report check-off list stated n'hood notification, relationship on comp plan
and zoning were 'not applicable' on city's comments. Met council did provide
opportunities for public comment...but that was on their website.
+++Committee of the Whole 10 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107/cow.asp
agenda to be published
+++Council meeting 9:30 am
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/council/2008-meetings/20081107
agenda to be announced
OTHER MEETINGS/'EVENTS FOR THIS WEEK
****************Renters Green Open house**********
Next week the Longfellow Community Council will be having a workshop for
renters to teach them how to save energy in their home. Could you please pass
this information to renters you know? Thank you!
An Energy Workshop Just for Renters!
Attention Renters! Would you like to learn about:
Simple ways to save money and energy in your home?
Programs and services that assist low-income renters with overall energy costs?
Join the Longfellow Community Council for an important discussion on how to cut
back on energy costs in rental units! We will have speakers from the Center for
Energy and the Environment and Community Action to discuss ways you can save!
Enjoy dinner on us and a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to the Reuse
Center. This is a family friendly event and CHILDCARE is provided. Spanish
translation is also available.
6:30 - 8:00 PM
Wednesday, November 5th
Longfellow Park*
3435 36th Ave. S
Contact Joanna if transportation for this event is an issue. We may be able to
find you a ride.
Atencin Arrendadores
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
Seward
From Standish erickson n'assn newsletter:
Fri-Sat, Nov 7-8 9th Annual Seward Arts Festival. Enter the studios, homes,
and businesses of nearly 100 artists, writers, and performers. View, shop, and
enjoy unique art, poetry, music, and performance. The Seward neighborhood is
located south of 94 and west of the Mississippi. Click here for more info
http://www.sewardarts.org/info.html
I never wonder to see men wicked, but I often wonder
to see them not ashamed.
--- Jonathan Swift
