Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association

[ August 30, 2007; 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. ] The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of open houses for the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge replacement. Open houses are informal events, and provide opportunities for the public to talk to and ask questions of the project engineers and to learn about the new bridge design. All meetings […]

[ August 28, 2007; 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm. ] The Minnesota Department of Transportation has scheduled a series of open houses for the I-35W St. Anthony Falls Bridge replacement. Open houses are informal events, and provide opportunities for the public to talk to and ask questions of the project engineers and to learn about the new bridge design. All meetings […]

Reminder: keep doors and windows locked. From Carol Oosterhuis, Second precinct:
We have realized an increase in burglary of dwelling in Southeast Minneapolis during the last week. The most common types of burglary have been through an open window and burglary of garage.
Most of the burglaries have occurred between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and […]

We had a good discussion at MHNA meeting last night about the new 35W bridge, rebuilding and what will happen in the interim. Some highlights:
We now fit the criteria re: increased traffic flow to be eligible for a stoplight at 6th & University. Now funding is being sought. This was a priority of the Mayor […]

MINUTES of the MHNA General Membership Meeting
August 21, 2007
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE, Minneapolis
1. Meeting called to order at 7:35 pm by Arvonne Fraser, president.
2. A motion to approve the agenda was passed.
3. Board actions taken earlier tonight were reviewed.
The Exec Committee
* Voted to approve a strong beer and wine license for Shuang […]

To: MHNA Board and General Membership
From: Arvonne Fraser, MHNA President
Re: August 21, 2007 Meetings/ Board at 6 pm, General Membership at 7:30 pm
First Congregational Church, 500 8th Ave SE (note change in meeting place)
BOARD AGENDA 6 PM
1. Call to order, welcome new members, approve agenda
2. Secretary’s report ­ Board openings for appointed and 1 Director […]

We have updated our website to feature locations that you can get your low cost rain barrel. We also have recently found out that Hennepin County has\ 55 gallon rain barrels made from recycled material available for only $58.
So, for those of you that missed out earlier this spring, you can get your rain barrel […]

Native Plant Grants
We still have plenty of money available for the native plant grants and rain garden installation grants, so don’t forget to turn in your applications! If you have any questions about the grant, please let us know. To apply:
http://metroblooms.org/grants.php

[ August 20, 2007; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Community meeting ­ Monday, August 20, 7:00 p.m., at Van Cleve Park building, 901 15th Ave. S.E.. This meeting is hosted by Council Members Paul Ostrow, Cam Gordon, and Diane Hofstede. Minneapolis Public Works officials will be present to answer you questions and gather your comments and suggestions. The focus of this meeting […]

For those of you who were not present at the 35W community meeting on August 15th, there are still opportunities to weigh in on the discussion — both new bridge design and what’s happening in the interim.
Last night the message from officials was - we want to hear from you! We are the eyes […]