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Do you have news of general interest to the neighborhood? Our deadline for “Items” is the first Friday of the month. MHNA reserves the right to post/ edit as appropriate -– no commercial advertising, please, but news of new businesses opening welcome.
MHNA
415 4th Ave SE #116
Mpls, MN 55414
612-623-7633
Crime update
People may be wondering about two serious crimes in our area that occurred recently. MHNA received word from Second Precinct and U of MN police:
The campus shooting is being handled by the U of M police and it is still an ongoing investigation.
The 8th Street shooting is also an ongoing investigation –- not much to report at this time.
Though statistics seem irrelevant when there is a serious crime and injury, the trend continues to be very positive. Marcy-Holmes saw a 16% decrease in Part 1 Crime, Como saw a 20% reduction, U of M a 12% reduction, and Prospect Part a slight increase of 7%. The 2nd and 3rd Wards combined saw an average of a 46% decrease in Part 1 Crime. Thanks one and ALL!
For sale and rental listings online
Do you know someone looking for a home near The U of MN? For sale and rental listings are now on the website: livenearyourwork.net. It’s easy to post a property. Rentals are geared toward mature adults, professionals and grad students, downtown workers and U faculty and staff. Pass the word!
Macbeth at the Guthrie
Theater fans: the current production of Macbeth at the Guthrie features a Marcy-Holmes neighbor, Charlie Lincoln, a seventh-grader at Marcy Open School who is the son of Tom and Linda Lincoln of 7th Avenue SE. Charlie plays the role of Macduff’s son, and because the kids’ roles in the play are double-cast, he will be appearing in half the performances. His dates are:
2/16, Tues., 7:30 pm
2/17, Wed., 7:30 pm
2/19, Fri., 7:30 pm
2/20, Sat., 7:30 pm
2/23 Tues., 7:30
2/24, Wed., 7:30 pm
2/26, Fri., 7:30 pm
2/27, Sat., 1 pm
3/2, Tues., 7:30pm
3/4, Thurs, 7:30 pm
3/6, Sat., 1 pm
3/7, Sun., 7:00 pm
3/10, Wed., 10:30 am
3/11, Thurs., 7:30 pm
3/13, Sat., 1 pm
3/14, Sun, 1 pm
3/17, Wed, 10:30 am
3/18, Thurs., 7:30 pm
3/20, Sat., 1 pm
3/21, Sun., 1 pm (Shakespeare Classic)
3/23, Tues., 7:30 pm
3/25, Thus, 7:30 pm
3/27, Sat, 1 pm
3/28, Sun, 1 pm
3/30, Tues., 7:30 pm
4/1, Thurs., 7:30 pm
4/3, Sat., 7:30 pm
NRP Plan Modification
At its January 2010 meeting the MHNA board announced an upcoming vote on an NRP Plan Modification. This was also announced and discussed at the Jan General Membership meeting, following the board meeting. The total for the Plan Mod would be $17,200. Amounts under $25,000 only require board vote. Board vote will be February 16, 2010.
• Reallocate $14, 200 from Phase I Library to CEE Revolving Loan Program
• Re-allocate $3000 Phase I Lead Remediation to staff coordinator/admin expenses (use for non-personnel admin expenses).
Energy Efficient Cities
MHNA Needs Your ADVICE!
CEE (Center for Energy & Environment — mncee.org) is offering a new program for neighborhoods called Energy Efficient Cities. The program is for owner occupied 1-4 unit residences. The neighborhood organization does the outreach, including door knocking, to get people to attend a free energy workshop/info session to learn how to lower their energy usage through low cost/no cost measures. People who then want to go on and put into practice things learned at the workshop pay $30 to have an in-home consultation, which includes installation of cfl lightbulbs, lowflow showerheads, programmable thermostats and performing a blower test. The home visit will prioritize specific actions the homeowner can take to lower energy costs, such as new furnace, insulation, etc. CEE will also provide a list of preferred contractors and available financial assistance (like how to obtain 35% rebates, low interest financing, federal stimulus funding, etc.). The University District Alliance neighborhoods (Marcy-Holmes, SE Como, Prospect Park/East River Rd and Cedar Riverside/ West Bank) are considering a joint application….but we need to gauge people’s interest. They would like 100 people total in the University District to participate in the home visit (and beyond) portion of the program. Can we get 25 from Marcy-Holmes? Would you be interested in such a program? The Alliance application is due March 1st, so if we participate the workshop could be held in spring and any work at homes could be done over the summer. PLEASE contact the MHNA office if you think this is a viable proposal for our neighborhood and if you might be willing to participate. Also needed – people to door knock and spread the word about the opportunity. A program for rental properties is being designed, but is not available at this time.
In the meantime, you can still get in on Energy Saver Rebates go to: mncee.org.
Community Power Grants Meeting (Feb. 23)
Another opportunity — got any ideas? Community Power Grants Available
Grant Funding Available for community-based waste reduction, toxicity reduction, and recycling projects! Non-environmental groups are the focus of the program. Past recipients include neighborhood organizations, schools/youth organizations, faith communities, immigrant organizations, arts groups, senior citizen organizations, and many others in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Letter of Interest due March 15, 2010.
Informational meeting:
Tuesday February 23, 2010
12 noon – 1 pm
Neighborhood House
179 E Robie Street
St Paul Room 212.
Community Power Grant Deadline (Mar. 15)
Another opportunity — got any ideas? Community Power Grants Available
Grant Funding Available for community-based waste reduction, toxicity reduction, and recycling projects! Non-environmental groups are the focus of the program. Past recipients include neighborhood organizations, schools/youth organizations, faith communities, immigrant organizations, arts groups, senior citizen organizations, and many others in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Letter of Interest due March 15, 2010.
Informational meeting:
Tuesday February 23, 2010
12 noon – 1 pm
Neighborhood House
179 E Robie Street
St Paul Room 212.
Community Power Grants Available
Another opportunity — got any ideas? Community Power Grants Available
Grant Funding Available for community-based waste reduction, toxicity reduction, and recycling projects! Non-environmental groups are the focus of the program. Past recipients include neighborhood organizations, schools/youth organizations, faith communities, immigrant organizations, arts groups, senior citizen organizations, and many others in the Twin Cities metropolitan area.
Letter of Interest due March 15, 2010.
Informational meeting:
Tuesday February 23, 2010
12 noon – 1 pm
Neighborhood House
179 E Robie Street
St Paul Room 212.
Earth Day River Clean Up Site Coordinator
We found an Earth Day River Clean Up Site Coordinator — U of MN student Alicia Uzarek will be organizing our site at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park.
Save the date: Saturday, April 17, from 9:30am – Noon.
We still need help with our outreach –- if interested, contact the MHNA office.
Earth Day River Clean Up (April 17)
We found an Earth Day River Clean Up Site Coordinator — U of MN student Alicia Uzarek will be organizing our site at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park.
Save the date: Saturday, April 17, 2010, from 9:30am – Noon.
We still need help with our outreach –- if interested, contact the MHNA office.
Sixth Avenue Greenway Improvements
Look for MORE improvements in the Sixth Avenue Greenway this summer. MHNA received a grant from the Home Depot Foundation to purchase more plants for the project. They must be planted by June 30, 2010. If you are interested in helping with this project, please let the MHNA office know- we will have an organizing meeting this spring.
Martin Chorzempa, new board member
MHNA has a new board member -– Martin Chorzempa.
He fills the appointed student seat for fraternal, professional or residential organizations, on behalf of the InterFraternity Council. The other student seat is held by Holly Engle, representing MSA.
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From the Second Precinct:
Criminal Sexual Conduct — Last week there was some information regarding date rape because we have realized an increase in the precinct this year. This is a continuation of discussion on the topic.
Nothing — Not even previous consensual sex — entitles anyone to force others to perform sexual acts. Without consent, forcing sexual contact is a crime. Date rape is a betrayal of trust and causes long-lasting emotional injuries. Date rape or acquaintance rape is about power, control, and anger – not romance.
Why does it happen? Let’s look at sexual stereotyping and how males and females talk to each other.
. Although things are changing, society still frequently encourages men to be competitive and aggressive and teaches women to be passive and avoid confrontation.
. Men say they misunderstand a woman’s words and actions – the excuse, “She said no, but meant yes.â€
. Some people – men and women alike – still believe that it’s okay for a man to demand sex if he takes a woman out or buys her gifts, and that it’s not rape if he forces sex on a woman who previously had sex with him or other men.
. Women also feel that if they’ve previously had sex with a boyfriend who later forces them to have sex against their will, it may not be considered rape.
Preventing Date Rape – As a woman, you can
. Be clear with men in your life about what, if any sexual behavior you are comfortable with and keep talking as you get deeper into a relationship.
. Not take drugs and only use alcohol in moderation – they decrease your ability to take care of yourself and make sensible decisions.
. Trust your gut feelings. If a place or the way your date acts makes you nervous or uneasy, leave. Always take enough money for a phone call for help.
. Check out a first date or blind date with friends. Meet in and go to public places. Take public transportation or drive your own car.
. Leave social events with friends not with someone you just met or don’t know well.
. Always watch your drink and never leave it unattended. Don’t accept beverages from someone you don’t know and trust.
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As a man, you can …
. Realize that forcing a woman to have sex against her will is rape, a violent crime with serious consequences
. Accept a woman’s decision when she says “no.†Don’t see it as a challenge.
. Ask yourself how sexual stereotypes affect your attitudes and actions toward women.
. Not use drugs and only use alcohol in moderation – it clouds your judgment and understanding of what another person wants.
. Understand that if a woman is drunk and you have sex with her against her will, it’s still rape.
. See counseling or a support group to help you if you feel violent or aggressive toward women.
Date rape can happen in homosexual relationships as well as heterosexual ones. Although it is less frequent, men can also be the victim of rape. It is still a crime and the victim needs to get medical attention and counseling as soon as possible.
Additional information on Sexual violence is available at:
http://www.health.state.mn.us/injury/topic/svp/index.cfm
Sex Offender Locator is available on line at:
http://www.doc.state.mn.us/level3/search.asp
For questions, contact:
Carol Oosterhuis, Crime Prevention Specialist
Minneapolis Police Department, 2nd Precinct
(612) 673-2874
carol.oosterhuis@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
Martin Luther King and Black History Month
To: All Members of the University of Minnesota Campus Community
From: Rusty Barcelo, Vice President and Vice Provost Office for Equity and Diversity
Subject: Sunday February 21, 2010 Martin Luther King and Black History Month Celebration: “Full of the Hope that the Present has Brought Us”*
Over time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the premier standard bearer for the African American struggle for civil rights in the United States, has become an inspiring”drum major for justice” for all those facing oppression. Indeed, King’s 1963Letter from a Birmingham Jail contended that, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
For nearly 30 years, the University of Minnesota has celebrated Dr. King’s life and legacy and Black History Month in an annual concert program. We enthusiastically invite all members of the University of Minnesota community to join this year’s
Sunday, February 21st celebration headlined by Charmin Michelle, extraordinary jazz vocalist, and T. Mychael Rambo, actor, vocalist, and educator. The afternoon of music, song, readings, and spoken word poetry also features LaTannia Ellerbe, violin performance doctoral student in the University’s School of Music, the premier Minneapolis South High Jazz Ensemble, and three poets from Voices Merging, a campus spoken word poetry collective.
The event will be held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the University’s Ted Mann Concert Hall.
It is free and open to the public and no registration or tickets are required.
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To: All Members of the University of Minnesota Campus Community
From: Rusty Barcelo, Vice President and Vice Provost Office for Equity and Diversity
Subject: Sunday February 21, 2010 Martin Luther King and Black History Month Celebration: “Full of the Hope that the Present has Brought Us”*
Over time, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the premier standard bearer for the African American struggle for civil rights in the United States, has become an inspiring”drum major for justice” for all those facing oppression. Indeed, King’s 1963Letter from a Birmingham Jail contended that, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere.”
For nearly 30 years, the University of Minnesota has celebrated Dr. King’s life and legacy and Black History Month in an annual concert program. We enthusiastically invite all members of the University of Minnesota community to join this year’s
Sunday, February 21st celebration headlined by Charmin Michelle, extraordinary jazz vocalist, and T. Mychael Rambo, actor, vocalist, and educator. The afternoon of music, song, readings, and spoken word poetry also features LaTannia Ellerbe, violin performance doctoral student in the University’s School of Music, the premier Minneapolis South High Jazz Ensemble, and three poets from Voices Merging, a campus spoken word poetry collective.
The event will be held from 4:00-5:30 p.m. in the University’s Ted Mann Concert Hall.
It is free and open to the public and no registration or tickets are required.
Comedy Comedy: Justin Thomas Schaefer
Comedy Comedy: Justin Thomas Schaefer
January 23 – March 13, 2010
Midway Contemporary Art
527 Second Avenue Southeast
midwayart.org
The New Land of Milk and Honey
Bundle up and head down to the Soap Factory for “The New Land of Milk and Honey”
Saturday — February 20, 2010
7 – 11pm; Performance 8 – 8:30 pm
A new project by twin cities artists Brett Smith, Erin Smith and Annie Larson, New Land of Milk and Honey is at once an experiment in communal living, an investigation into the history of Midwestern communes and an embrace of collaborative artmaking.
soapfactory.org
518 2nd St. SE, Mpls.
The New Land of Milk and Honey (Feb. 20)
Bundle up and head down to the Soap Factory for “The New Land of Milk and Honey”
Saturday — February 20, 2010
7 – 11pm; Performance 8 – 8:30 pm
A new project by twin cities artists Brett Smith, Erin Smith and Annie Larson, New Land of Milk and Honey is at once an experiment in communal living, an investigation into the history of Midwestern communes and an embrace of collaborative artmaking.
soapfactory.org
518 2nd St. SE, Mpls.
Candy Kuehn at SE Library
Marcy-Holmes artist Candy Kuehn is the latest local artist exhibiting at the SE Library!
Check out her work — library is open Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.
Personal Safety Workshop (Feb. 20)
From the Second Precinct:
A Personal Safety Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Northeast School, 2929 Hayes St NE 10:00 a.m.
Please call Carol at 673-2874 to reserve a place in the program.
Personal Safety Workshop (Feb. 20)
From the Second Precinct:
A Personal Safety Workshop will be held on Saturday, February 20, 2010 at Northeast School, 2929 Hayes St NE 10:00 a.m.
Please call Carol at 673-2874 to reserve a place in the program.
Annual Bike Ride Survey
Friends of the Mississippi River, Mississippi River Fund and the National Park Service are exploring the idea of hosting an annual bike ride focusing on the Mississippi River in Minnesota (2011). Please take a few minutes to fill out a survey about this potential event. Your input is essential.
Please respond to the survey by March 1, 2010:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TKJNT5V
Thanks for your input!
Annual Bike Ride Survey
Friends of the Mississippi River, Mississippi River Fund and the National Park Service are exploring the idea of hosting an annual bike ride focusing on the Mississippi River in Minnesota (2011). Please take a few minutes to fill out a survey about this potential event. Your input is essential.
Please respond to the survey by March 1, 2010:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/TKJNT5V
Thanks for your input!
Good Neighbor Fund Deadline (March 15)
The University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund is a resource for neighborhood communities that are adjacent to the Twin Cities Campus. Its purpose is to enhance and protect the beauty, serenity, and security of the communities impacted by the operation of the University of Minnesota’s on campus football stadium.
Do you have an idea? If so, contact the neighborhood office and we’ll introduce it to the board at the February meeting. Applications are due March 15, 2010 and require board approval, so let’s put our creative minds to work! This year they are especially seeking projects that will in some way build pride in the community.
University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund
The University of Minnesota Good Neighbor Fund is a resource for neighborhood communities that are adjacent to the Twin Cities Campus. Its purpose is to enhance and protect the beauty, serenity, and security of the communities impacted by the operation of the University of Minnesota’s on campus football stadium.
Do you have an idea? If so, contact the neighborhood office and we’ll introduce it to the board at the February meeting. Applications are due March 15, 2010 and require board approval, so let’s put our creative minds to work! This year they are especially seeking projects that will in some way build pride in the community.
2010 Northeast Business Directory
The 2010 Northeast Business Directory is now available for viewing or printing on the Northeast Neighbors & Business Association’s website:
Find all kinds of great local providers of goods and services. Find it on the NENBA website’s sidebar and print a copy today!
Bicycle Boulevard Discussion (Feb. 16)
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:30 pm (following MHNA board meeting)
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue SE
You are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to identify a bicycle boulevard on Sixth Avenue SE between the Stone Arch Bridge and East Hennepin Avenue. This project is intended to provide a north-south route for bicyclists. It will NOT entail removal of any parking. A bike boulevard provides shared lanes (bikes and cars together) in the middle of the street. In order to implement the bicycle boulevard, Minneapolis Public Works has developed a layout with several options. The public will be asked to rank preferences for items such as traffic calming and improvements to busy crossings. The project will include wayfinding and route identifier signs, as well as pavement markings. To the north, the Sixth Avenue bike boulevard will connect with a bicycle boulevard on Fillmore, Polk and Tyler Streets NE.
For more information:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/boulevards.asp
or contact Shaun Murphy at 612-333-2450 or shaun.murphy@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.
Questions and feedback are welcome.
Bicycle Boulevard Discussion
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
7:30 pm (following MHNA board meeting)
University Lutheran Church of Hope, 601 13th Avenue SE
You are invited to a public meeting to discuss proposed changes to identify a bicycle boulevard on Sixth Avenue SE between the Stone Arch Bridge and East Hennepin Avenue. This project is intended to provide a north-south route for bicyclists. It will NOT entail removal of any parking. A bike boulevard provides shared lanes (bikes and cars together) in the middle of the street. In order to implement the bicycle boulevard, Minneapolis Public Works has developed a layout with several options. The public will be asked to rank preferences for items such as traffic calming and improvements to busy crossings. The project will include wayfinding and route identifier signs, as well as pavement markings. To the north, the Sixth Avenue bike boulevard will connect with a bicycle boulevard on Fillmore, Polk and Tyler Streets NE.
For more information:
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/bicycles/boulevards.asp
or contact Shaun Murphy at 612-333-2450 or shaun.murphy@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.
Questions and feedback are welcome.
Land Use Committee: Feb. 10, 2010 Minutes
Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Association
Minutes—Land Use Committee
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave. SE, Minneapolis
5:30 p.m.
Members Present: Arvonne Fraser, Bill Huntzicker, Ardes Johnson, Dan Lanske, Larry Prinds, Jo Radzwill
Guests /Presenters:
· David Graham (ESG Architects), Sulmaan Kahn (Savant II Properties), Tony Smith (Master Development) for Gopher Cleaner / Laundry site, 4th Street SE and 35W
· Gretchen Camp (BKV) with new plans for 520 Second St SE / Flour Sack Flats II
· Brian LeMon, property owner 1118 & 1120 7th St SE
· Craig Janssen, 815 14th Ave SE
· Bill Biermaier (Bookstore owner), 4th Street SE and 35W
· Tom Lincoln with plans for an addition to his home at 510 7th Ave SE
· Pat Albers and Steve Hall, residents
· Woody Hanson, resident / student
· Aaron Keniski, resident / student
1. Update for Gopher Cleaners and Laundry Site, 4th St SE and 35W: The development is currently planned for three stories, 2 commercial units (approximately 1,000 s.f. each), twelve dwelling units with 30 bedrooms (six 3-bedroom units and six 2-bedroom units). There will be 14 parking stalls to the rear of the building (they will be seeking a variance for one parking stall – 15 spaces required for 30 bedrooms). Access to the resident parking will be through alley off 5th St SE and will have decorative fencing along the 35-W side of the lot. There will be no parking required for the commercial space since each of the units are approximately 1,000 s.f. and the property is in a pedestrian area (served by public transportation). Space between the proposed building and the bookstore building will be through a wrought iron security gate that opens into a “pocket park†which leads to the main entrance to the building.
Questions from the audience included: Who is going to be responsible for the maintenance of the alley way? Parking in the entire area is out of control. One of the land use members suggested that residents might look into the requirements of having the area declared a “critical parking area†in which permit parking would be allowed.
2. Flour Sack Flats II, 520 2nd St SE: The new design will be 75 feet high, containing 91 rental units (17 studio units and 74 single-bedroom units) with 91 enclosed parking spaces. The project will be at least 20% affordable housing units in compliance with city, state and federal requirements for such a designation (according to the developer these requirements are not public data and are not a condition of land use approvals). Three dwelling units will be on the second parking level with 17 units on each of the residential floors.
The following approvals are needed for the project:
· HPC approvals
o Certificate of Appropriateness for Demolition
o Certificate of Appropriateness for New Construction
· Land Use Applications
o Conditional use permit (CUP) for a multiple-family dwelling
o Conditional use permit (CUP) for height – 7 stories or 75 feet
o Variance of the minimum lot area (MLA) to allow 91 units
o Variance to allow patios in the side yard
o Site plan review
Concern was expressed regarding the plans for the pedestrian pathway in the railroad right-of-way behind the building. The developer was requested to let the committee know what the requirements for “affordable housing†were (see comments in blue above) and to try to speak with adjacent developers regarding the plans for the pedestrian pathway behind the building.
3. Tom Lincoln appeared before the committee presenting his application for an addition to his home.
The following approvals are needed for the project:
· HPC approvals
o Certificate of Appropriateness because 510 7th Ave SE is considered a contributing structure to the Fifth St SE Historic District
· Land Use Applications
o Variance for impervious coverage of the site. In R2B district, the maximum impervious coverage is 65%. The proposed project will result in coverage of 67.1%.
o Variance for minimum dimension between the principal structure (house) and the accessory structure (garage). The proposal meets the building code, but does not meet the zoning code.
ACTION: The motion was made and seconded to approve the variances pending HPC approval of the certificate of appropriateness. Motion passed unanimously.
4. Brian LeMon, property owner at 1118 and 1120 7th St SE appeared seeking a parking variance. Variance was originally sought because he needed the space for a turnaround area. As it turns out, no variance is needed since the city has relaxed the requirements for the width of turnaround space within parking lots. The only thing the developer needs to do is to come to an agreement with Tim Harmsen regarding sharing the alley to access his parking area.
5. Craig Janssen appeared before the committee with an update to his plans for 815 14th Ave SE. The latest plan calls for demolishing the current building and replacing it with a three-story apartment building above one level of enclosed parking to be used as rental housing. The building will have 26 units with 52 bedrooms and will provide 26 parking spaces. The plan calls for three 4-bedroom units, nine 3-bedroom units and 15 single-bedroom units. Mr. Janssen will return to the committee as plans progress. Eventually variances would be needed for a 3 ½ foot setback as well as variances on the north and south sides of the building. Current zoning is industrial and the developer is seeking an overlay to allow for the residential use. Wilderness Inquiry is the closest neighbor and the committee requested that the developer discuss his plans with them.
6. Woody Hanson met with the land use committee to give a recap of the process and results of his class project on the MHNA 15th Avenue Plan. His group met with anyone and everyone that had been involved with the 15th Avenue Area. This group includes the Alliance, many students, and businessmen involved with the “Dinkytown Improvement Association†– primarily a large group of absentee landlords in the Dinkytown area. Woody liked the “live near your work†campaign. There was quite a bit of disharmony between the landlords and the homeowners in the neighborhood. He was glad to hear that the neighborhood was not anti-student. He was particularly intrigued with question: What happens to the surrounding area when the housing is improved?
7. Aaron Kineski has been working on a design matrix for the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. This project is intended to be part of our “neighborhood goals and vision†project. The land use committee is kind of looking for a matrix that can be used proactively with each developer to let them know what the neighborhood is looking for. He presented an outline of suitable items from the Master Plan and will be looking at the supplements to the master plan, as well as the plans from the neighborhoods that comprise the alliance. As the project progresses toward the final outcome, it will be formatted in the form as a matrix.
8. Announcements and Updates:
· Keeler Apartments is appearing before the Board of Adjustment on Thursday requesting a variance for the sign on their building. The committee voted to send a letter stating that their building is not in our neighborhood and that we chose not to either support or oppose their request.
· Lower Saint Anthony Falls Hydro Project: A group from the neighborhood met with Brookfield Development regarding this project. Because the project is in the St. Anthony Falls Historic, they must include a park that allows fishing in the Mississippi River for which they will receive neighborhood input. Some members of the committee would like to request that neighborhood input is sought and received before plans are “etched in stone.â€
Meeting adjourned.