With the arrival of summer, you will see a lot of maintenance activity on Hennepin County roads. Crews are busy working on the more than 2,200 lane miles of county roads that are owned and operated by the county. There is a lot of work that happens so quickly and out of sight, like pothole filling, mowing and pavement restriping, that you may not even notice much of it. But we want to take the time to make you aware of some of the more noticeable activities that crews will be doing to maintain the safety and durability of the county roads, including crack sealing, drainage repairs and repaving roads. Repaving segments of county roadsThe county monitors the pavement condition on county roads and creates an annual list of projects best suited for repaving. These are referred to as mill and overlay projects. Pavement from the existing road is removed by milling. Then, crews overlay the road with a new layer of pavement. Each year, the county completes approximately 140 lane miles of repaving. For the traveling public and worker safety, we put up signs similar to those you may see for major reconstruction activities. However, mill and overlay projects are substantially shorter than a full reconstruction of a road, typically lasting only a few days to a couple of weeks. Also, they typically do not require full closures or detours. Due to the nature of this work and the weather, the exact starts and finishes of these projects can vary. Changeable message boards will be placed at these locations about one week prior to the start of work. |
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Live Mural Painting with the MN Timberwolves
Join the Minnesota Timberwolves and Juxtaposition Arts at Logan Park this Sunday, May 21st from 12-5pm for a live mural experience during NEMAA Art-A-Whirl event. The mural, with a design inspired by the team’s new identity and vision for the future, will remain in Logan Park once complete for neighborhood kids and families to enjoy as a lasting visual of the team’s New Era.
This event will take place on the outdoor basketball courts at Logan Park, 690 13th Ave NE-Rain or Shine!
Celebrate Black History Month in Minneapolis Parks
Black History Month Celebration
Thursday, Feb. 23, Folwell Recreation Center, 6-8 pm
This free event features:
- Spoken word
- Story-telling
- Lyrical dance
- Fashion show
- Dinner
Need a ride? Transportation is provided from the following locations:
- Harrison Park, departs 5:10 pm
- North Commons Park, departs 5:15 pm
- Farview Park, departs 5:30 pm
Black History Month Movie Night
Thursdays in February, Green Central Gym, 6-8:30 pm
Join us for movie every Thursday in February! Movies are culturally based, with an emphasis on achievement and ovecoming adversity.
Neighborhood Board Representation Training!
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You’re invited! Come hear about the future of St. Anthony Falls!
What does the future hold for St. Anthony Falls? St. Anthony Falls has been a center of development along this part of the Mississippi River for more than two centuries, and part of a cultural heritage since long before that. As we bring our Riverfront Vitality Forum series into 2017, we’re starting with a discussion of the past, present and future of this centerpiece of the Minneapolis riverfront. Water Over the Dam, to be held the evening of Tuesday, Feb. 28, will present a discussion of the different ways that our community depends on water flowing over the falls. We’ll talk about the falls from the Native American perspective, the industrial perspective, the recreational perspective and the economic one. Come join us! Panelists include Peggy Lucas, co-founder of Brighton Development and a U of M Regent; Darlene St. Clair, professor of American Indian Studies at St. Cloud State; Dan Dressler, public programs manager, Mississippi National River and Recreation Area, part of the National Park Service; Neal Route, development associate for Dominium, owners of the Pillsbury A-Mill. Richard Kronick, an architectural historian and member of the board of Preserve Minneapolis, which is co-presenting this forum with Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership, will moderate the panel. Doors open at 5:30 and program begins at 6. Registration is not required, but will help us plan. Claim your tickets now!Minneapolis Riverfront Partnership
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Future of Neighborhood Organizations
Minneapolis has over 70 neighborhood organizations currently funded by the city. The current source of this funding ends in 2020. The Neighborhood and Community Engagement Commission and the Neighborhood Community Relations Department will be hosting Community Conversations throughout the city in the next few months to discuss the Future of Neighborhood Organizations. These meetings will be open to everyone. The key questions for these conversations will be:
- What are the unique services provided by neighborhood organizations?
- What is the role of neighborhood organizations with the City government?
- What are the major challenges or barriers neighborhood organizations face in serving their communities or partnering with the City?
- How do we measure the impact of neighborhood work?
- Do we have the right neighborhood infrastructure (number of neighborhoods, programming, changing demographics, resource availability etc.)?
- What resources are needed to help support the goal of supporting inclusive, vibrant and effective neighborhood organizations?
Check for updates on these meetings in the LPNA newsletter and website. If you want more info on this process, email or call LPNA. Strong participation is encouraged!
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board celebrates Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
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Discuss Upper St. Anthony Falls Lock at “Transforming the Lock” Open House January 24
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Housing Forum: Gentrification in the Twin Cities
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Go Vote MN + City of Mpls presents Early Voting Party
Thomas Edison High School’s Fifth Annual Autumn Bazaar to be held
Press Release
Thomas Edison High School’s
Fifth Annual Autumn Bazaar to be held
Saturday, November 19th
October 12, 2016
Contact: Holly Hatch-Surisook at [email protected]
Edison High School Tommie Boosters, a parent organization supporting and invigorating student spirt and enrichment, is hosting the fifth annual Autumn Bazaar. This free event, open to anyone in the community, will take place on Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in the Edison High School Gymnasium: 700 22nd Avenue NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418.
The event will feature affordable art, creative crafts, concessions and a raffle. Organizers anticipate 60 local vendors will be on site to sell their creations, just in time for holiday gift buying. All proceeds will be used to fund activities for Edison students.
Thomas Edison, a Minneapolis public school and International Baccalaureate World School, is located in northeast Minneapolis. Through innovation and personal empowerment, the Edison community partners with its students, igniting a passion for lifelong learning, instilling the ideals of international mindedness, and leading its students to succeed at Edison and in their post-secondary aspirations.
For more information visit Edison’s website: http://edison.mpls.k12.mn.us/autumn_bazaar_2
Or contact Holly Hatch-Surisook at [email protected].
October Minneapolis 2040 Engagement Opportunities – Open Houses, Tweet with a Planner and more
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October Learning Lab – Renter Engagement
Registration is Now Open for the City of Minneapolis October Learning Lab. October’s Learning Lab topic will be Renter Engagement.
Share best practices on renter engagement and learn about Regulatory Services Open Data Portal and Neighborhood Reports.
RSVP via Eventbrite.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/renter-engagement-learning-lab-city-of-minneapolis-tickets-21455592254
Questions can be directed to Michelle Chavez, 612-673-3564 or [email protected]
City Offers 0% Financing for Residential Insulation and Air Sealing Upgrades – limited time
The City of Minneapolis is offering free Home Energy Squad visits to income-qualified Minneapolis households while funds last. Visits are available for $70 to Minneapolis households over the income limit. The Home Energy Squad visits bring energy efficiency experts to participants’ homes to install energy-saving materials and make recommendations on energy-saving upgrades. More than 9,000 Mpls households have already benefitted from the program.
New! For a limited time, the City of Minneapolis also offers no-interest financing to Minneapolis participants making insulation and air sealing upgrades recommended by the Home Energy Squad (no income limits).
Call Beth today at 612-335-5874 or visit mncee.org/hes-mpls
Gayle Prest, Director
Minneapolis Sustainability Office
(612) 673-2931
www.minneapolismn.gov/sustainability
MRP Backyard by the River
MRP Backyard by the River, October 11, 2016.
This is your opportunity to invite your friends to learn more about MRP – a Friendraiser! It is also a great opportunity to show off the Upper River and hear about the unique stories in this area. Susan Overson, from the National Park Service, will be talking about the Canoe Sharing Program. We’ve just enlisted Jack Driscoll, who is steeped in the history of this area, to tell tales of the Red River Oxcart Trail. This will be a fun opportunity to introduce your friends to the Upper River.
This is your opportunity to invite your friends to learn more about MRP – a Friendraiser! It is also a great opportunity to show off the Upper River and hear about the unique stories in this area. Susan Overson, from the National Park Service, will be talking about the Canoe Sharing Program. We’ve just enlisted Jack Driscoll, who is steeped in the history of this area, to tell tales of the Red River Oxcart Trail. This will be a fun opportunity to introduce your friends to the Upper River.
The Eventbrite link is here. Please share with your friends and encourage them to attend!
At MRP, we know the river. We study it. We tell people about it. We bring people together to celebrate it, to learn about it, and to plan for its future development and use. Your neighborhood is essential to that work. Your board, your community, and their families are part of that future, and I wanted to make sure your neighborhood is connected to our work and has a voice in our organization.
Kathleen Boe, Executive Director
minneapolis RIVERFRONT partnership
what gets measured gets done
p / 612.746.4987
Request for Proposals – 2017 Great Streets Facade Grant Program
The City of Minneapolis is seeking proposals from organizations to administer the Façade Improvement Matching Grant Program in commercial corridors, neighborhood commercial nodes, activity centers, and Hiawatha and Central Corridor Light Rail Transit (LRT) station areas. The City provides Façade Improvement Matching Grant administration contracts to organizations as an incentive to encourage private investment in and improve the appearance of our neighborhood business districts. The Department of Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) issued the 2017 Façade Improvement Program RFP on Monday, October 3, 2016. Proposals are due on Monday, October 31, 2016 by 4:00 p.m.For more information, contact Judy Moses.
Link to the RFP webpage:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/cped/rfp/cped_rfp
Judy Moses
Sr. Economic Development Specialist
City of Minneapolis – Community Planning and Economic Development
105 Fifth Avenue South – Room #200
Minneapolis, MN 55401-2534
Office: 612-673-5283
Help the City of Minneapolis Plan for the Future
Attend a Minneapolis 2040 Open House this October
Minneapolis 2040 is an update to the City’s Comprehensive plan, a document that shapes how Minneapolis will grow and change. The plan covers housing, job creation, the design of new buildings, and how we use our streets.
We want to hear from YOU! Join us at one of these family friendly, interactive open houses. You will have the opportunity to share feedback with City planners and engage with artists to plan for the future development of Minneapolis. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and food from local vendors.
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These open house events will provide an opportunity to talk to planners and share your ideas on the following topics:
Your City
We want Minneapolis to be a strong, growing, diverse, and inclusive city. How can we do this and provide diverse housing options, sustainable jobs, and a transportation system that works for everyone?
Your Community
Your community should be safe, livable, healthy, and sustainable. Do you have access to what you need on a daily basis?
Your Voice
Your voice is important in shaping the future of Minneapolis. You know how you experience the city every day and what it takes to create a more equitable future for everyone. Help us build on what’s working and fix what isn’t.
Drop by anytime between 5:00-7:30pm at either open house and tell us what you think!
Learn more at:
minneapolis2040.com
@MPLS2040
#MPLSBigIdeas
The materials that will be presented at these two open house events will also be made available online at minneapolis2040.com
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Minneapolis Mural Map Project
Minneapolis Mural Map Project
Northeast Minneapolis Murals
Welcome to the Minneapolis Mural Map project by Art Force Academy. This project came about on one of those summer days – you know the ones… We were cruising through the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District when a glorious mural peaked over the horizon.
As it drew nearer, we wondered, “Who painted this mural? Where can we find out?”Much to our surprise, there was no single source detailing all of Minneapolis’ murals. So we set out to do it ourselves. Enter the Minneapolis Mural Map! We hope to add mural maps – neighborhood by neighborhood – and could really use your help hunting them all down. In the meantime, please see the Northeast Minneapolis Mural Map as it takes shape below. For more detail on the artists, orgins and more, be sure to read the blog post linked below!
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Help Us Grow Mural Maps!
#MPLSMuralMap. Mural Maps are something we want every neighborhood in the metro to enjoy. Help us spread the joy of these beautiful works of art! If you come about a mural in your journeys throughout the metro, please share it with us. Every mural you share automatically enters you in a contest to win a free art print from Art Force. And hey, even if you don’t win, you can be proud to be part of this ambitious project!
Bicycling and Walking Update – Very last chance to volunteer at Open Streets Minneapolis!
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Open Streets Minneapolis is heading back to the University of Minnesota on Saturday, October 1st. It’s the very last Open Streets of the 2016 season, and for the first time will be rolling out on the East Bank and West Bank! The Open Streets team is very excited to present many vendors, community groups, and performers – there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come be a part of it! Volunteer in one of these fun roles for your free 2016 Open Streets t-shirt and help bring this amazing community event to life!
Open Streets University of Minnesota
October 1st, 11am-5pm
Cedar Riverside/West Bank/Dinkytown
Open Streets Minneapolis gives residents an opportunity to explore their neighborhoods and local businesses in a safe, fun, and family-friendly way. They encourage the use of active transportation and healthy living, and have a goal of giving residents an opportunity to rethink our streets as public space. Come be a part of it! 150 volunteers power this event, and each one makes a difference to bring out communities together. Sound like fun? Learn more and sign up here!
Hope to see you in the Streets!
Matthew Dyrdahl, Bicycle and Pedestrian Coordinator
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