| March 27, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 pm | to | 9:00 pm |
Join author Sandra Rector on March 27th at Southeast Library and learn interesting tips on how to develop good ideas, find your own special niche, approach editors, write a good query letter, market your work and get that first publication.
7 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Southeast Public Library
1222 4th Street SE
Minneapolis MN
Join author Sandra Rector on March 27th at Southeast Library and learn interesting tips on how to develop good ideas, find your own special niche, approach editors, write a good query letter, market your work and get that first publication.
7 PM
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Southeast Public Library
1222 4th Street SE
Minneapolis MN
I-35W Bridge over the Mississippi: March 14, 2008
Fifty Percent of the Concrete is Poured
The last of the concrete for the columns — the top section of Pier 4 southbound — was poured yesterday, so all 12 of the columns at Piers 2, 3 and 4 have now reached their full height of 70 feet. Crews also finished pouring the last of the concrete at Abutment 5 this week. With that pour, the project has placed about 25,000 yards of the 48,700 cubic yards required for the new bridge. From the time concrete was poured into the first of the forms on Jan. 31, construction of those 12 columns and two abutments took just more than six weeks. To accomplish this, the project had to have enough forms on hand to use in several locations simultaneously. Ordinarily, one set of forms would be reused several times, stretching the work out over a much longer period of time. Great care has been taken to protect the concrete from the cold weather, but as temperatures warm up this spring, the insulation around the columns will be removed. Construction Update Work on the segments for the main span over the Mississippi is also progressing well. Crews will continue to build casting beds and pre-cast segment forms in the casting yard. These segments will be used to form the main span of the bridge. Currently, 14 of the 120 necessary segments have been cast. This photo shows a close-up of the white post-tensioning ducts embedded in the pre-cast segments. High-strength steel tendons will run through these ducts, across the top and bottom of each of the segments, and a hydraulic jack will be used to pull on the tendons and compress the concrete segments tightly together. Other work scheduled for the upcoming week:
* The “falsework” (temporary support structures) on the south side of the project will continue to be built out to the columns at Pier 2. Carpenters and iron workers continue work on the approach span forms which includes placing rebar in these forms. Flatiron officials anticipate pouring concrete for the first section of the south spans later this month.
* Crews continue building forms for the retaining walls between Abutment 5 and the Second Street bridge.
* The walls for the Second Street bridge are under construction.
Potential Noise Impacts Crews have been using this concrete crusher, set up on I-35W just north of Fourth Street SE, to break up big chunks of the old roadway so that they can be recycled and used for the base of the new roadway. A loud, steady hum and back-up alarms are noticeable while the crusher is in use. Out of consideration for people living and working in the area, the crushing will only take place between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The crushing should be complete — or nearly so — by the end of the week.
The sound of hammering steel will also be noticeable as work continues on the “falsework” that will support the forms for the spans of the bridge on both sides of the river. Potential Light Impacts Crews are working night shifts seven days a week on both sides of the river as well as in the casting yard. Lights may be noticeable between 5:30 p.m. and 4 a.m. Potential Traffic Impacts Street Closures Needed at 14th Avenue South and First Street South - Beginning in late March and continuing through early June, 14th Avenue South and First Street South (near the Seven Corners Apartments and Riverview Tower Condos) will be closed to allow utility relocation and widening of I-35W northbound. Access to the Seven Corners parking ramp will be maintained during this time period. On-street parking on Second Street South and 14th Avenue will be restricted to allow two-way traffic along Second Street South from 19th Avenue to the closure. 10th Avenue Bike Lane Closed - Due to the increasingly large crowds showing up at recent Sidewalk Superintendent Talks–more than 100 people have attended on two of the last three Saturdays — the bike lane on the west side of the 10th Avenue Bridge will be closed until further notice from 11 a.m. until noon on Saturdays. This is to ensure the safety of everyone using the bridge. The City of Minneapolis approved of posting signs at each end of the bridge last week that indicate the restriction. Bikes and pedestrians are urged to use the lane on the east side of the bridge between 11 a.m. and noon.
Truck Traffic - Trucks will be departing from the construction site regularly during daylight hours, going east on Second Street SE, north on 11th Avenue SE, and then east on University Avenue. Trucks will also be periodically hauling material into the site by traveling west on Washington Avenue, north on 11th Avenue South, east on Second Street South and north on 13th Avenue. Planning Your Route to Downtown Minneapolis - The Minnesota Twins home opener is scheduled for Monday, March 31, and to ease traffic congestion, the Twins would like to strongly urge fans to utilize public transportation when possible. If you are planning to drive to the game, or anywhere else downtown, you can use the links below to plan your route:
City of Minneapolis Route Planner www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/traffic/routeplannerintro.asp
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Getting a Closer Look: Upcoming Television Coverage of Bridge Project - For an up-to-the minute report on project construction, tune into the following interviews:
* Monday, March 17 - 6:10 a.m. on KSTP-TV, Channel 5
* Tuesday, March 18 - 5:50 a.m. on KARE 11
Try the touch-screen kiosks at Mill City Museum and the airport -
Touch-screen kiosks that provide a variety of information about the bridge, including a photo gallery, a timetable and animations showing what the finished bridge will look like from a helicopter, a boat and a car are available in the Mill City Museum lobby and at Concourse C at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Visit the website - The website offers up-to-date information, presentations, graphics, photos, animations as well as interesting features on workers on the project. Access the webcams - One provides a panoramic view of the entire construction site, looking east from a rooftop on the north side of the Mississippi River. The other camera is mounted on a light pole on the 10th Avenue Bridge and will provide periodic close-ups on construction activities. To see the webcam views, visit the project website at www.mndot.gov
Attend a Sidewalk Superintendent Talk - These weekly events provide an opportunity to accompany project representatives on a walk across the 10th Avenue Bridge, where you can see the construction workers in action and ask questions about the project. If you’d like to participate, meet in the parking lot in front of Grandma’s restaurant at 19th and Washington Avenues by 11 a.m. on any Saturday.
Take a self-guided tour - Signs describing the design/build process are mounted along the 10th Avenue Bridge.
Call the hotline - If you have any questions about the project, please call the hotline at 612-236-6901 between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily. Messages left after 8 p.m. will be returned first thing the next morning.
Request a presentation - Representatives of Mn/DOT and Flatiron-Manson are willing and eager to provide project updates to neighborhood associations, business associations and other groups. To arrange a presentation, please call the hotline, 612-236-6901.
Other than viewing what’s happening from the 10th Avenue Bridge, the public is asked to stay away from the bridge construction area for safety reasons.
The Minnesota Department of Transportation (Mn/DOT) and the Flatiron-Manson construction team intend to build a high quality and safe bridge while minimizing disruptions to the surrounding neighborhoods.
We will continue to distribute updates weekly and welcome your comments on how to improve the communication process between the project team and the community.
For more information on the I-35W project visit www.mndot.gov
or call the I-35W Bridge Hotline at 612-236-6901
MINUTES of the MHNA General Membership Meeting
March 18, 2008
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave SE
1. Meeting called to order at 7:30 pm by MHNA President, Arvonne Fraser.
2. The agenda was amended to move Dick Gilyard, of the University Partnership District Alliance, from board agenda to first item on general membership agenda.
3. Mr. Gilyard gave a history of the formation of the Alliance, starting with the new Gophers stadium legislation and the ensuing Impact Report (“Moving Forward Together”), which shows how neighborhoods around the University have been adversely impacted by the University, especially in terms of housing. There has been significant loss of owner occupied homes, with many speculators converting these former family homes to rental property. In some cases, the houses have been torn down and high-density rentals have been built in their place. The Impact Report suggested forming an alliance of neighborhoods, business districts, University and city partners, to address these issues. The legislature gave $750,000 to the Alliance for a demonstration project. Committees are meeting to determine what the demonstration project(s) should be.
The committees are: Resources, Early Initatives, Demonstration Project, and Visioning. A report to the legislature on the progress is due Jan 2009. The goal is a vital, safe and attractive area for all.
Mr. Gilyard prodded those present to help suggest how to achieve a sense of connectivity and what creates/unites the fabric of the district (SE Como, Marcy-Holmes, Prospect Park/East River Rd, University District, West Bank ). He showed some storyboards and talked about future marketing efforts. One concept being considered to Maintain Owner Occupancy is an “option to buy program”. Homeowners in a target area would sign an agreement to sell their home to a third party, like GMHC (Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation) when they are ready to move. GMHC would then hold the property until they could resell to an owner occupant. Homeowners signing on to the program would receive some funding to update their home to make it more livable until they are ready to sell. The Alliance has been studying other cities’ successful university neighborhood districts. Council Member Hofstede was present and said that the City is taking the Alliance initiatives seriously. MHNA has a representative (Arvonne Fraser) and an alternate (Melissa Bean) on the Alliance.
4. Steve Uland, of Xcel Energy, gave a presentation on ways to maximize energy efficiency. Insulation, newer compact fluorescent light bulbs and high-efficiency furnaces were discussed. Xcel offers a program for “night watch” outdoor lighting. Check their website, www.xcelenergy.com
5. The minutes from the last General Membership meeting, January 2008, were approved (Doug Carlson motion).
6. Third Ward CM Diane Hofstede reminded the group about upcoming CARE meetings and talked about foreclosures in the city. The large number on the north side is consuming city resources, so the problem affects us all. She is working on solutions with Congressman Keith Ellison. Minneapolis is dong a pilot project called Mpls Advantage, designed to bring back homeowners to designated sectors of the city with an incentive offer of $10,000. Our neighborhood is not a part of this program, but it sounds similar to what the Alliance is planning.
7. Board Actions from earlier tonight:
Grand Stay Hotel The Board agreed to adopt the Land Use committee recommendation to support the requested conditional use permits and variances provided the affected landowners agree:
• Adopted the Land Use action regarding the Grand Stay Hotel at 7th and Central. The property is currently zoned C3A – no change required.
• Conditional use permit for a shopping center. Since there is one common corridor for the retail area, the city defines it as a shopping center.
• Conditional use permit for the height (seven stories at the highest point – the existing structure). Current zoning requires 4 stories or 56 ft. w/o parapet. Hotel (new building will be 66’0”; 700 building will be 67’0” (add one floor); 708 building will be 74’0” (no change).
• Variance of 9.8 ft. for the rear yard setback (parallel to Seventh Street) from 17 ft. (required) to 7.2 ft. (planned).
• Variance of 12 ft. for the side yard setback (perpendicular to Seventh Street) from 17 ft. (required) to 5 ft. (planned).
• Variance of 0.65 for floor area ratio (FAR) from 2.7 (required) to 3.35 (planned).
•Variance of 32 parking spaces from 144 (required) to 112 (planned). This assumes a restaurant in the corner building, first floor.
The Board agreed to enter into a contract with Cuningham Architects, St Anthony Main, to continue planning for improvements to the 15th Ave corridor and produce marketing materials that will attract quality investors. This is an outcome of MHNA’s 15th Ave Task Force. The area of focus is 15th Ave SE, from 5th St SE to the railroad tracks, just past 8th St. NRP funds will be used.
The Board agreed to terms for the MHNA Revolving Loan program, which will be open for applications this spring/summer. The program, created with leftover NRP funds, is for low interest loans from $7500 to 20,000 for exterior improvements to properties four units and smaller. Once the city and CEE sign the legal papers, we will market the program. A revolving loan program means some of the funds can be returned to MHNA, helping to ensure future operations of our organization.
8. MHNA members Steve Smela and Jackie Dekker-Travis reported on the activities of the Grand Rounds Missing Link Citizens Advisory Committee. The committee is charged with recommending a route for completing Mpls Parks’ Grand Rounds parkway in NE/ SE . The chosen route starts at St Anthony Parkway to Industrial Boulevard, near the golf course in NE, and winds around Hawkins Chemical through the industrial area then jogs to 27th Ave where it meets up with Franklin Ave. This route will allow for more parks and amenities, and will cost approx $105 million. Although it will not all be done at once, it is MPRB’s highest priority for bonding at the state legislature. Some businesses will have to be relocated, but that was preferred over relocating/demolishing residences. A final decision by MPRB will be made in May. For more info see www.minneapolisparks.org/home.asp
9. Eric Heideman, SE Librarian, reminded members that the SE Library is once again open, three days a week: Tuesday & Thurs (12 – 
and Sat 10 – 6. A Family Story Time is held every Sat morning at 10:30. The library is hosting special events and concerts. Southeast now has 10 public computers as well as new materials in all formats, reorganized collections for easier access, an updated facility and a new staff. http://www.mpls.lib.mn.us/southeast.asp
Check it out!
10. Several announcements about upcoming events were made, Marcy Arts Gala at the Soap Factory and fashion show benefit for the Richard Greene School at Picosa. A new service called Marcy One Call is now available. People in the neighborhood seeking local, reliable sources for yard work, home maintenance chores, house or pet sitting, car-sharing, etc can get free referrals and discounted prices. For more info contact www.projectresources.net/marcy
Meeting adjourned at 9:03 PM Melissa Bean, MHNA Executive Director
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Since MHNA General Membership didn’t meet in April or May here is an update on Board Actions and Activities: April 2008
Executive Committee:
OK’d 4 Good Neighbor Fund applications:
Clean Sweep 2009 Funding
Welcome Students Initiative
Boulevard Tree planting & stump removal
Trash/Recycling Bin placement
Decisions will be made in May.
Land Use Committee:
Approved Land Use Committee’s recommendation to support variance needed for Phoenix condominiums to add windows.
The Waves of Grain Building (801 16th Ave SE) plan is to convert a warehouse into rental housing with 28 3-4 bedroom units and 41 parking places. There are 28 spaces underground and 13 outside, making .45 per bedroom. Board voted to support this project with the caveat that this developer support and spearhead a petition to the city to improve 8th St SE from 15th Ave SE to the eats of his property, specifically with curb, gutter and pavement installed to the current city standards. The MHNA encourages the developer to follow up on his offer to participate in our 15th Ave planning process, now underway. (Note this project is just outside our official boundaries, but since there is no neighborhood organization there, we were asked for comment.)
Another item heard by the committee, 4 stories mixed use with rental above at former Gopher Cleaners site, was continued and no actions were taken until more information and committee concerns can be addressed.
Central Corridor Light Rail Train The University’s study of the “northern alignment” will be ready in mid-May. President Fraser distributed the following resolution, made by Bob Distad, concerning MHNA’s position:
RESOLUTION OF THE MARCY-HOLMES NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING April 15, 2008
CONCERNING THE CENTRAL CORRIDOR LRT
WHEREAS, the Central Corridor is a significant economic development initiative for our metropolitan region and the State of Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, local and county governments, community, business, labor, and other leaders have formed a historic, diverse partnership to advance the Central Corridor as the spine of a strategic regional transit plan; and
WHEREAS, the federal government will be asked to commit $455 million to Central Corridor at such time as a 50% local match is identified and that federal funding cannot be obtained without the state’s commitment; and
WHEREAS, Governor Pawlenty chose to line-item veto the funding for Central Corridor in the bonding bill; and
WHEREAS, “the University’s Board of Regents reaffirmed a 2001 resolution that the ‘northern alignment’ of the line is preferred over the current plans of running tracks at street level down Washington Avenue (Star-Tribune, Sat. April 12, 2008);
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association, Minneapolis, situated near the University and the proposed Central Corridor line, does hereby call on the Governor and the Minnesota Legislature to continue efforts to secure state funding of at least $70 million for the Central Corridor.
AND FURTHER, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association does hereby call on the Governor and the Minnesota State Legislature to prevail on the Metropolitan Council to carefully consider the disastrous consequences of re-routing 25,000 vehicles and 1,500 buses into the neighborhoods surrounding the University of Minnesota, as a result of the proposed LRT Washington Avenue alignment, and to, instead, expedite development of the ‘Northern Alignment,’ to serve the University of Minnesota.
AND FINALLY, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association does hereby call on the Governor to prevail on the Metropolitan Council to comply with NEPA, FTA Regulations, MEPA regulations, Section 4(f) of the Department of Transportation Act Of 1966, and Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, in its Central Corridor review process.
Motion passed with one abstention (T. Lincoln).
MAY 2008 Board actions
1. The board agreed to have MHNA act as fiscal agent for Marcy One Call, as foundation grants require a nonprofit 501© 3 status.
2. The Executive Committee approved a draft letter opposing proposed changes to the city’s ordinance for maximum occupancy levels. A proposal from CM Cam Gordon would tie occupancy rates to dwelling size, instead of zoning classification.
3. We received word that three more possible teardowns were headed for the east side of the neighborhood: 1015 7th St SE, 1113 8th St SE and 1120 8th St SE. The BZZ report we were sent by city zoning staff doesn’t list any owner, project or planner for 1120 8th St SE. The Land Use Committee is writing a letter stating our opposition to the flurry of teardowns in our neighborhood.
4. The LU Committee and MHNA Board reviewed a draft of the Alliance Demonstration Project’s pilot program boundaries, based on CURA mapping of residents over 64 years of age, homesteaded properties that haven’t sold in the past 10 years, and other criteria. The selected area is between 4th Ave SE and 8th Ave SE, from 5th St SE to both sides of 7th St SE. This program is intended to preserve home ownership by introducing an option to buy program that would ensure buyer is an owner occupant. It is the first of several improvement projects planned in the University District.
5. Board member Doug Carlson spoke about the Central Corridor Light Rail line. The Metropolitan Council plans to make a decision on the route (Washington Ave at grade or the Northern Alignment) before the facts are all in. The U does not support the Washington Ave. route, which would add thousands of cars to our neighborhood streets and eliminate much needed parking for businesses. There is also concern for the increased air pollution and stress on our historic structures. The mitigation costs have not been fully considered. It is thought that only the public can cause minds to change at this point. There may be federal laws that have been violated. MHNA Board agreed to join CM Hofstede and set up an informational meeting to discuss the two routes and gauge neighborhood sentiment. The date and time were decided. It is critical that people contact legislators, mayor and city council.
FIRST CONCRETE DECK POURED ON STADIUM SITE
The Stadium structure has been taking shape this past month and large portions of the steel structure are now in place. As the steel continues to be erected, crews are also beginning to lay the floors for the concourses. For each concourse, a metal deck is laid down and on top of that concrete is poured. The first concrete was poured last week on what will be the main concourse of the Stadium. Also this week, fireproofing will begin to be applied to the steel structure. When fireproofing is applied, the dark steel structure will turn gray.
Message from our Safety & Livability chair, Eric Nauman:
I am writing on this cold March morning to encourage you to be alert. Last weekend there were three robberies in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. The S&L committee has communicated with the police department and they are investigating all three incidents.
We don’t want to alarm, but we do want you to be alert. In the past few years the S&L committee has observed an uptick in crime in the spring.
Further, graffiti appears to be growing in recent weeks and we’ve noticed this to be a leading indicator of crime trends in the neighborhood. While the snow is still on the ground, it’s important to use these important incidents as reminders to be careful as the weather warms and to keep your eyes open.
Please report what you see. Please call 311 with neighborhood concerns and 911 with all emergencies.
| March 26, 2008 |
Another chance to weigh in on the Central Corridor Light Rail plans:
The Federal Transit Administration and the Met Council have just published an official notice of their intent to prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Central Corridor project.
According to Minnesota State law, the public must be given an opportunity to comment on the scope of the SDEIS and the FTA and Met Council must respond. A June 2008 publication of the SDEIS is anticipated.
The Met Council prefers to receive comments by March 17, but will accept comments through March 26.
Another chance to weigh in on the Central Corridor Light Rail plans:
The Federal Transit Administration and the Met Council have just published an official notice of their intent to prepare a Supplemental Draft Environmental Impact Statement (SDEIS) for the Central Corridor project.
According to Minnesota State law, the public must be given an opportunity to comment on the scope of the SDEIS and the FTA and Met Council must respond. A June 2008 publication of the SDEIS is anticipated.
The Met Council prefers to receive comments by March 17, but will accept comments through March 26.
The MHNA Office is looking for part time office help, particularly from someone with technology expertise (computers, websites, software) to help us update some systems.
3 days week, mornings preferred, 12.00 per hour to start.
Submit letter of interest and resume to: office@marcy-holmes.org
Ideas are being taken for the federally funded Bike/Walk Twin Cities initiative.
Administered locally by Transit for Livable Communities, the Bike/Walk Twin Cities initiative (known nationally as the Non-Motorized Transportation Pilot Project) aims to increase walking and bicycling in the Minneapolis area.
The initiative is testing whether increased investments in bicycling and walking reduce driving, and the board of Transit for Livable Communities is distributing $21.5 million in federal funds for this project.
It doesn’t seem like it today, but spring is on its way and we have two bump-out gardens up for adoption.
If you would like to care for a 5th St SE public garden, call the office 623-7633.
The gardens up for adoption are at 8th Ave SE and at 6th Ave SE. Water on site is available, as are instructions, plants, advice and encouragement from neighborhood gardeners.
| April 1, 2008 |
Hennepin County is announcing a great opportunity for county residents to purchase affordable compost bins for only $35 through the program described below.
Hennepin County has partnered with Bachman’s, Lakewinds Natural Foods and The Reuse Center to sell compost bins.
Residents must pre-order by April 1 online at www.hennepin.us/compostbinsale
Hennepin County is announcing a great opportunity for county residents to purchase affordable compost bins for only $35 through the program described below.
Hennepin County has partnered with Bachman’s, Lakewinds Natural Foods and The Reuse Center to sell compost bins.
Residents must pre-order by April 1 online at www.hennepin.us/compostbinsale
Neighborhood gardeners are invited to sign up now to care for the MHNA Community Garden, 8th St SE & 10th Ave SE, for a week during the growing season.
Just call or email the MHNA office, 623-7633 or office@marcy-holmes.org.
We have a garden blog on our website if people have garden questions or comments www.marcy-holmes.org. If you aren’t on our garden committee mailing list, contact us. In the spring we’ll be doing some garden clean-ups, plantings and a potluck/plant swap.
Novices and experts are all welcome.
Inexpensive trees are available for Minneapolis Property Owners
A thousand trees are being made available to Minneapolis property owners for planting in their yards this spring. The City Trees program, which is funded by the City of Minneapolis, provides a low-cost way for folks to help build the city’s urban tree forest.
The trees cost $25 each and are approximately six feet tall with a one-inch trunk.
After March, MHNA’s general membership won’t be meeting again until June.
Inexpensive trees are available for Minneapolis Property Owners
A thousand trees are being made available to Minneapolis property owners for planting in their yards this spring. The City Trees program, which is funded by the City of Minneapolis, provides a low-cost way for folks to help build the city’s urban tree forest.
The trees cost $25 each and are approximately six feet tall with a one-inch trunk.
Minneapolis property owners can order one tree per address in Minneapolis, and all trees will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are five varieties to choose from: bicolor oak, Fall Fiesta sugar maple, pagoda dogwood, Japanese tree lilac or Welchi juniper.
Orders can be placed online starting on March 11 by visiting Tree Trust at www.treetrust.org
Tree pick-up dates are May 10 and 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the former Franklin Middle School East parking lot, 1501 Aldrich Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Volunteers will be on hand to help load your new tree and complimentary bag of woodchip mulch in to your vehicle.
Inexpensive trees are available for Minneapolis Property Owners
A thousand trees are being made available to Minneapolis property owners for planting in their yards this spring. The City Trees program, which is funded by the City of Minneapolis, provides a low-cost way for folks to help build the city’s urban tree forest.
The trees cost $25 each and are approximately six feet tall with a one-inch trunk.
Minneapolis property owners can order one tree per address in Minneapolis, and all trees will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are five varieties to choose from: bicolor oak, Fall Fiesta sugar maple, pagoda dogwood, Japanese tree lilac or Welchi juniper.
Orders can be placed online starting on March 11 by visiting Tree Trust at www.treetrust.org
Tree pick-up dates are May 10 and 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the former Franklin Middle School East parking lot, 1501 Aldrich Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Volunteers will be on hand to help load your new tree and complimentary bag of woodchip mulch in to your vehicle.
| May 10, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| May 11, 2008 | ||
| 7:00 am | to | 3:00 pm |
| May 12, 2008 | ||
| 3:00 pm | to | 7:00 pm |
Inexpensive trees are available for Minneapolis Property Owners
A thousand trees are being made available to Minneapolis property owners for planting in their yards this spring. The City Trees program, which is funded by the City of Minneapolis, provides a low-cost way for folks to help build the city’s urban tree forest.
The trees cost $25 each and are approximately six feet tall with a one-inch trunk.
Minneapolis property owners can order one tree per address in Minneapolis, and all trees will be made available on a first-come, first-served basis. There are five varieties to choose from: bicolor oak, Fall Fiesta sugar maple, pagoda dogwood, Japanese tree lilac or Welchi juniper.
Orders can be placed online starting on March 11 by visiting Tree Trust at www.treetrust.org
Tree pick-up dates are May 10 and 11 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. and May 12 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the former Franklin Middle School East parking lot, 1501 Aldrich Ave. N., Minneapolis.
Volunteers will be on hand to help load your new tree and complimentary bag of woodchip mulch in to your vehicle.
| March 29, 2008 | ||
| 9:00 am | to | 2:30 pm |
The Fourth Annual
Community Garden Spring Resource Fair
Saturday March 29th
9:00am – 2:30pm
First Christian Church, 2201 First Avenue South, Minneapolis
Free Entry and Free Parking
Will Allen from Growing Power (www.growingpower.org) in Milwaukee is kicking off the Spring Resource Fair, highlighting his organization’s innovative work on bridging cultures through gardening. Activities for the kids, workshops, and engaging educational displays during the day. Raffle prizes, music and food top off the fun!
Details and directions at www.gardenworksMN.org or call GardenWorks a 612-278-7123.
Free parking and free entry. Come see what community gardening resources are available for you!
