Since the first Monday in September is a holiday, MHNA’s Safety & Livability Committee will be meeting on Thursday September 10, 2009 at 6:30 pm.

Location: Dunn Bros, 6th & University Ave SE.

Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Minutes—Land Use Committee
Tuesday, August 11, 2009

University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave. SE, Minneapolis
5:30 p.m.

Members Present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Ardes Johnson, Dan Lanske, Kelly Phillips, Larry Prinds and Jo Radzwill

Guests /Presenters:
· Marnie Loven-Bell, board member
· Haila Maze, CPED (Item 1)
· Mark Freud, 1013 University Ave SE
· William Wells
· Councilmember Diane Hofstede

1. University District Overlay and Discussion of recommendations of Zoning Planning and Regulatory Review Task Force: Haila Maze reviewed the zoning code changes regarding the University District Overlay. Other code changes affecting the neighborhood include code changes defining “porches” and “bedrooms.” She also handed out copies of the recommendations made by the ZPRR task force. There was considerable discussion and all members were glad to have this educational opportunity. Haila and other members of CPED have done an excellent job of steering this task force and have done a great job of researching the issues studied by the task force.

2. Re-convening the A-Mill Task Force (now called the East Bank Mills Task Force) – Announce of meeting on August 20, 5:30 p.m., Winslow House meeting room.

3. 1013 University Ave SE and 1019 University Ave SE: 1013 University Avenue SE was approved for demolition and has been demolished. The HPC found that 1019 had historic value and was not approved for demolition. Mr. Freund presented preliminary plans for his alternative project at 1013 University Ave SE.

This will be a 2.5 story building of wood frame construction with a gabled roof. It will consist of 26 bedrooms (2 3-bedroom units, 2 2-bedroom units and 4 4-bedroom units) with 13 underground parking spaces. City traffic control did not approve a curb cut on University Avenue so developer will use the easement to the rear of the three adjoining properties to access the parking from 11th Ave SE.

Developer presented a site plan depicting the revised development. Also included was a wide-angle photo of the entire block between 10th and 11th Avenues SE along with photos of four street facades that are commonly seen in that part of the neighborhood. Some members of the land use committee commented on their preference for street facades with doors facing the street and many windows as being more “friendly” and with “eyes on the street.”

There are no variances to city codes required for this project. Developer is allowed an increased floor area ratio of 20% for providing underground parking. Mr. Freund was asked to keep the committee appraised of his progress on the project.

4. Ballard/Chrenka porch proposal. The homeowners sent drawings of their proposal electronically to the committee, but were out of town and were unable to attend the meeting in person. The project requires a variance to reduce the front yard setback along 6th Ave SE to allow for this addition to an existing single-family dwelling on a reverse corner lot in an R2B Two-Family District. The public hearing on this matter will be held before the Minneapolis Board of Adjustment on Thursday, August 27, 2009, at 4:30 p.m. The committee felt it did not know enough about the project to submit comments to the Board of Adjustment. The land use committee has arranged for a special meeting with the homeowner to discuss this item prior to the MHNA Board Meeting – Tuesday, August 20, 2009, 5:45 p.m. (duration will be 15 minutes), in the University Lutheran Church of Hope Fellowship Hall.

5. BIXI bike sharing kiosk at 528 University Ave SE (Dunn Brothers) on the 6th Ave side: This item was discussed and all agreed that the concept was a good one and that it might support the neighborhood transportation policy. However, we had no information as to how Dunn Brothers felt about taking away two parking spaces from the limited number in the area.

ACTION: The MHNA Land Use Committee recommends the MHNA Board oppose this proposal due to lack of information. While the concept may have merits, the committee suggests there might be a better location than on such a busy corner with such high volumes of motor vehicles.

6. 600 Main Street SE (update): Several citizens presented a petition to require an environmental assessment worksheet before allowing this project to proceed. A hearing on whether an EAW will be required will be held September 3, 9:30 a.m. at the meeting of the zoning and planning committee). The developer and the Park Board are reported to be in negotiations regarding the sale of the property for parkland.

The committee would like to spend all or at least part of the September meeting reviewing the Marcy-Holmes Master Plan (including all updates). Ted Tucker will be invited to help educate the committee.

Meeting adjourned.

Minnesota Monthly Fresh Taste Festival
Sunday, August 9, 2009
11 am – 4 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street

Join Minnesota Monthly at the Second Annual Fresh Taste Festival, a day-long event to celebrate and taste the best in organic, local and sustainable food products as well as organic and biodynamic wines!

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Minnesota Monthly Fresh Taste Festival
Sunday, August 9, 2009
11 am – 4 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street

Join Minnesota Monthly at the Second Annual Fresh Taste Festival, a day-long event to celebrate and taste the best in organic, local and sustainable food products as well as organic and biodynamic wines!

Read the rest of this entry »

Neighbors cleaned up Marcy Park in late July. Bags of cigarette butts and broken glass were collected from the playground area.

Please do your part to keep the parks clean and thank you to the residents of Marcy Park Co-op who organized the event.

City accepting applications for Assistant City Coordinator – Neighborhood and Community Relations

Position: Assistant City Coordinator – Neighborhood and Community Relations

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/jobs/

Description:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/jobs/docs/AppointedAssistantCity%20Coordinator_NCR.pdf

Deadline: August 21, 2009

Neighborhood policing plans are the subject of upcoming meetings. The Marcy-Holmes plan meeting is scheduled for:

Sept 16, 2009
6 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope.

If you have questions, contact Nick Juarez 673-2797 or Nicholas.juarez@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.

Neighborhood policing plans are the subject of upcoming meetings. The Marcy-Holmes plan meeting is scheduled for:

Sept 16, 2009
6 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope.

If you have questions, contact Nick Juarez 673-2797 or Nicholas.juarez@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.

We have two types lawn signs available for September: “Welcome Students” and “Slow Down“.

School is in Session. If you would like a sign please contact the office: (612) 623-7633.

THANKS to the following donors to our 2009 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT:

LUNDS
TUGG’S TAVERN
PRACNA ON MAIN
VIC’S
HOLIDAY
DINKYTOWN WINE & SPIRIT
SURDYK’S
PUNCH PIZZA
KAFE 421
MATCOM PROPERTIES
KELLY PHILLIPS
WILDE ROAST CAFÉ
LINDA MESSENGER
MARY KORSMO & JAN STROUP
The Dekker-Travis Family
The Tom & Victoria Johnson family
The Vern & Pat Svedberg Family
ROBIN NELSON
JO ROCKWELL
DICK LUEDTKE
RESTORATIVE JUSTICE COMMUNITY ACTION
MHNA
VARSITY THEATER
7th AVE NEIGHBORS
CITY OF MINNEAPOLIS
QWEST COMMUNICATIONS
STUDENT NEIGHBORHOOD LIAISONS
JEFF COBIA & EMILY QUINLAN, SITE COORDINATORS

About 150 people came out to 7th Ave SE on a beautiful night for food, games, prizes!

and to get acquainted with their neighbors. We appreciate the many helpers who donated

time and goods for this event.

Minneapolis Public Works would like to announce another public meeting regarding the Central Avenue NE Corridor Bicycle Study. The limits of the study are from the Mississippi River to 37th Ave NE.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: Displays available at 6 PM, Presentation to begin at 6:30
Location: Northeast Library, 2200 Central Avenue NE

Minneapolis Public Works would like to announce another public meeting regarding the Central Avenue NE Corridor Bicycle Study. The limits of the study are from the Mississippi River to 37th Ave NE.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Time: Displays available at 6 PM, Presentation to begin at 6:30
Location: Northeast Library, 2200 Central Avenue NE

Currently, Minneapolis spends about $3 million a year to operate the city’s 46,700 street lights. Most of this expense is payment to Xcel Energy for electricity, plus light-bulb replacement. Because of looming budget concerns, City leaders are now looking for new and more sustainable ways to pay for the services residents and visitors expect.

One option being considered is a street-lighting operations fee for all property owners.

The fee would apply to both taxable and property-tax-exempt parcel, based on the size of the property. Corner lots would NOT be double-charged. The typical single-family property owner would pay about $20 a year. Other cities, both regionally and nationally, already assess a street-light fee. For example, Apple Valley, Brooklyn Park, and Maple Grove charge street-light fees in the annual amount of $19.28, $23.00, and $22.40 respectively.

Before any fee could be assessed, the City’s ordinance would need to be changed to allow the fee and the regular assessment process would be followed. The City Council will vote on changing the ordinance on August 14, 2009.

If the ordinance is changed, a mailing will be sent to property owners, with details about the public hearing and the proposed assessment amount for an individual property.

A public hearing will be held on September 22 in City Hall on the assessment (fee method and amounts), with a Council vote on the assessment on October 2. If the fee and assessment are approved, then the fee would go into effect in 2010 and would show up on a property owner’s tax property-tax bill.

If you would like to comment on the proposed fee, please call 311 or email streetlightfee@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.

RSVP reminder:

A Look at the Future of the University District, a University District Alliance workshop on Aug. 15, 2009.

Who will live, work, and create in the campus area community twenty years from now? What are the implications of population and employment trends for the future of the 5 neighborhoods surrounding the University of MN? What would it mean for the University District to be a “sustainable community”? What are communities around the globe doing to become sustainable?

The University District Alliance invites you to a thought and action-provoking workshop:

Saturday, August 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ralph Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis
on the East Bank Campus

Just a reminder to RSVP by August 7th to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those who reserve their space at the workshop.

RSVP reminder:

A Look at the Future of the University District, a University District Alliance workshop on Aug. 15, 2009.

Who will live, work, and create in the campus area community twenty years from now? What are the implications of population and employment trends for the future of the 5 neighborhoods surrounding the University of MN? What would it mean for the University District to be a “sustainable community”? What are communities around the globe doing to become sustainable?

The University District Alliance invites you to a thought and action-provoking workshop:

Saturday, August 15, 2009
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Ralph Rapson Hall, 89 Church Street SE, Minneapolis
on the East Bank Campus

Just a reminder to RSVP by August 7th to Carolyn Manthei-Lund at manth002@umn.edu. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those who reserve their space at the workshop.

Corn Feed at Northeast Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 — 9 am to 1 pm
NE Minneapolis

The NE Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce its annual Corn Feed fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, August 15th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Market’s usual location, the parking lot of St. Boniface Church at the corner of University and 7th Avenues NE.

The NE Farmers’ Market’s main directives are connecting farmers and consumers directly, helping new businesses to establish themselves, and providing a socialization alternative. The Market has grown in numbers of vendors, sponsors, and customers in 2009, its tenth year.

Corn Feed at Northeast Farmers’ Market
Saturday, August 15th, 2009 — 9 am to 1 pm
NE Minneapolis

The NE Farmers’ Market is pleased to announce its annual Corn Feed fundraiser. The event will be held on Saturday, August 15th from 9 am to 1 pm at the Market’s usual location, the parking lot of St. Boniface Church at the corner of University and 7th Avenues NE.

The NE Farmers’ Market’s main directives are connecting farmers and consumers directly, helping new businesses to establish themselves, and providing a socialization alternative. The Market has grown in numbers of vendors, sponsors, and customers in 2009, its tenth year.

MPRB completes compilation of park histories; posted online
Histories showcase 182 park properties

The park histories compilation is found on the MPRB Website, www.minneapolisparks.org
– Parks and Lakes – Park Histories and on all the Parks and Lakes, Recreation Centers, Gardens and Historical Sites web pages.

For more information about the park histories compilation, call 612-230-6400.

St. Anthony Main Outdoor Concert Series

Fridays and Saturdays, 7:30 – 10:30 pm
Sundays, 5 – 8 pm

Outdoor stage at St. Anthony Main, between Tuggs Tavern and VIC’S, 219 SE Main Street

Concerts are FREE and open to all ages. For full schedule visit

http://www.saintanthonymain.com/musiccalender.shtml

Fri, August 14, 2009 -– TBA
Sat, August 15, 2009 — Rattle and Hum
Sun, August 16, 2009 — BoJoNo

Father Hennepin Bluffs Park Concerts

All concerts at 7 pm unless noted

Northeast bank of the Mississippi River at the Stone Arch Bridge

FREE. Concert schedule is subject to change. For updates and more information:

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=714

Monday, August 10, 2009 — Mystic Order of Reverb & Twang - Surf
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 — Sound of Simon – Tribute to the Music of Paul Simon (Movie Night @ Dusk*)
Monday, August 17, 2009 — Neale & Haberman – American Roots Rock
Wednesday, August 19, 2009 — Minnesota Association of Songwriters Showcase

Movies in the Park – Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid — A Rapids, Reins and Rails event

Wednesday, August 12, dusk
Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 420 Main Street SE
Come listen to local artists performing music inspired by America’s roots and then enjoy a classic movie featuring “rails” with “Butch Cassidy & the Sundance Kid.” Visit

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1072 for a complete list of outdoor summer movies, dates and locations.