[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for September 6, 2007
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Thu Sep 6 16:27:59 CDT 2007
Lyndale E-News for September 6, 2007
The Lyndale E-News provides information on community events, neighborhood
meetings, and important news for the Lyndale Neighborhood. More information
on the Lyndale Neighborhood can be found at www.lyndale.org
<http://www.lyndale.org/>
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In this Issue:
1. 1st Annual Lyndale Neighborhood Garden Tour – This Sunday
2. Schedule for Walldogs Kick-off Events
a. Eating for Art – Thursday, September 13th
b. Garden Party – Saturday, September 15th
c. Harvest Brunch – Sunday, September 16th
d. Mural Painting – Thursday through Sunday
3. LEAP Sip N Salsa
4. City of Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy
5. Minneapolis Bike Tour
6. Minneapolis Ten-Year Transportation and Streetcar
Feasibility Study
7. Hennepin County Household Hazardous Waste Collections
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1st Annual Lyndale Neighborhood Garden Tour – This Sunday
Sunday, September 9th
Self-guided tour from 3pm -5pm
Start at Sonny’s Crema Cafe AT 3pm (34th and Lyndale)
Reception directly following in the Lyndale Community Rain Garden (32nd and
Blaisdell Ave)
WINE BASKET RAFFLE at 5:45pm
See Your Lyndale Neighbor’s Beautiful Gardens
George Lowhigh & Paul Provost’s intimate European courtyard
Shannon O’Halloran & Trish Lundberg’s lovely oasis
Holly Reckel’s front yard garden and side yard, raised bed, vegetable garden
Randy Ferguson’s extra deep lot complete with 4,000 gallon pond and
waterfall
And more along the route!
How to Buy Your Tickets!!
Stop by the LNA office at 3537 Nicollet or call Mark at 612-824-9402 ext. 16
BUY THE DAY OF at the above participating gardens!
$5 Ticket price includes Tour Map plus 1 Raffle Ticket.
Additional Raffle Tickets can be purchase for $5 each.
Questions or Comments contact Mark Hinds at 612-824-9402 ext .16 or
mark at lyndale.org
Schedule of Walldogs Kickoff Weekend Events
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is excited to announce the Walldogs on
Nicollet Project, a joint project with the Kingfield Neighborhood
Association. During the weekend of September 15th we will be having a
Kick-off Weekend. The following is the schedule of events for that weekend.
If you have any questions or would like to get involved in the Walldogs
project contact Mark Hinds at mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 16.
Thursday, September 13th
Eating for Art
This is your chance to support neighborhood restaurants that are supporting
the Walldogs on Nicollet Project. So gather your friends and neighbors and
head out to eat on Thursday, September 13th. Each participating restaurant
is committed to donate a portion of its proceeds for that day to support the
Walldogs on Nicollet Project.
Participating Restaurants
* Crema Café/Sonny’s Ice Cream – 3403 Lyndale Avenue
* Grand Café – 3804 Grand Avenue
* Victor’s 1959 Café – 3756 Grand Avenue
* Anodyne – 4301 Nicollet Avenue
* Curran’s Family Restaurant – 4201 Nicollet Avenue
* Butter Bakery Café – 3544 Grand Avenue
* El Paraiso Restaurant – 3501 Nicollet Avenue
* Falafel King – 701 West Lake Street
Saturday, September 15th
Garden Party
Come join us for a Garden Party to build support for the Walldogs on
Nicollet Project. The Garden Party will be a great time to connect with
friends and the project. The party is being co-hosted by:
Garden Party Co-Hosts
Kim Adams * Linda Alton & Lynne Larson * Carole Bersin * David Brauer *
Council Member Scott Benson * Jenny Breen * Westy Copeland * Tim Cowdery &
Jo Gibson * Jeannie Cunningham * Kristine Danzinger * Commissioner Gail
Dorfman * Randy Ferguson * Council Member Elizabeth Glidden * Shannon
Guernsey * Jackie Hayes * Karen Heegard * Steve Jevning * Brenda Johnson *
John & Lisa Lewis * Sarah Linnes-Robinson * Doug Kress * Jean Massey * Stacy
Moreno * David Motzenbecker * Tracy Nielsen * Tom & Andrea Parent * Sandy
Parnell & Brad Colbert * Scott Persons & Corrine Ertz * Holly Reckel *
Brenda Sauer * Bryan Smith * Melanie Ueland
What: Garden Party for the Walldogs on Nicollet Project
When: Saturday, September 15th
From: 6 to 10 pm
Where: The home of Mark Hinds & Lisl Fuhrken
3616 Blaisdell Avenue
Mpls, MN 55409
There is a suggested donation of $100, $50, $25 or whatever you can to help
support the Walldogs on Nicollet project.
To help out with the party or to RSVP (which are nice, but not necessary)
contact Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
Sunday, September 16th
Walldog Harvest Brunch Provided by Youth Farm and Market Project
Kingfield Farmers Market
Nicollet Ave. & 43rd Street
10 am to 12 pm
Join the Youth Farm and Market Project for a fantastic breakfast on Sunday
at the Kingfield Farmers Market. All proceeds from the breakfast will
benefit the Walldogs on Nicollet Project.
Painting
The painting of the murals will start on Thursday, September 13th and finish
up on Sunday, September 16th at both 3345 and 3537 Nicollet Avenue sites.
If you would like to volunteer to help paint these murals contact Sarah
<mailto:kfna at email.com> at 612.823.5980.
Documenting the Walldogs
We’re also looking for someone who has a digital video recorder to help us
film parts of the weekend for a short promotional piece; if you’re willing
to help with this contact mark at Mark at lyndale.org.
For more information or to get involved in the project contact Mark Hinds
<mailto:mark at lyndale.org> , LNA Executive Director at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or
Sarah Linnes-Robinson <mailto:kfna at email.com> at 612.823.5980
LEAP (Lyndale Event and Activity Planners) Presents
Sip ‘n Salsa
Wednesday, September 19th
Liola’s (formerly La Bodega)
3001Lyndale Avenue
6:30 to 8:00 pm Sip and Chat
8:00 to 9:00 FREE Salsa Lessons – you may have to pay a cover if you enter
after 7PM
If you’re planning on going let mark (mark at lyndale.org) know so we can make
sure to save enough space.
City of Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy
The Minneapolis Public Works Department is finalizing its Street Lighting
Policy and Program which has been in the development process for several
years. We will be having nine community open houses in September 2007 at
various locations. These meetings will serve as opportunities to share
information about the proposed Street Lighting Policy and Program, as well
as gather community input.
The City of Minneapolis Street Lighting Policy and Program will support the
City's efforts around livable communities and urban development.
Appropriate lighting levels are a security and safety issue.
A policy will help to ensure that all areas of Minneapolis receive
consistent treatment, and will give clear guidance to elected officials,
residents, developers, and the Department of Public Works on all aspects of
street lighting system installation and maintenance.
A draft of the policy may be found at
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/streetlighting/index.asp.
The following is a list of dates and locations for the open houses. Each
open house is scheduled from 7-8:30 p.m.
* Thursday, Sept 6, 2007-City Hall Room 220, 350 Fifth St. S.
* Tuesday, Sept 11, 2007-Powderhorn Park, 3400 15th Ave. S.
* Wednesday, Sept 12, 2007-Harrison Park, 503 Irving Ave. N.
* Tuesday, Sept 18, 2007-Lynnhurst Park, 1345 Minnehaha Pkwy. W.
* Wednesday, Sept 19, 2007-Creekview Park, 5001 Humboldt Ave. N.
* Thursday, Sept 20, 2007-Waite Park, 1801 34th Ave. NE
* Tuesday, Sept 25, 2007-Nokomis Park, 2401 Minnehaha Pkwy. E.
* Wednesday, Sept 26, 2007-Van Cleve Park, 901 15th Ave. SE
* Thursday, Sept 27, 2007-Kenwood Park, 2101 Franklin Ave. W.
If you have comments, please forward them to:
Beverly Warmka
300 Border Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55405
Fax: 612-370-3973
Email: Beverly.warmka at ci.minneapollis.mn.us
Minneapolis Bike Tour
Saturday, September 16th
The first-ever Minneapolis Bike Tour offers a recreational bike ride that
spans the spectacular Grand Rounds Scenic Byway System with 15- or 41-mile
routes perfect for both beginning and advanced cyclists.
The tour marks the first time in decades that Minneapolis parkways and
byways will be shut down to all motorized traffic so participants may ride
at their own pace unhindered by traffic and with water stops and trail
support along the way.
Both routes begin and end at the Parade Field in downtown Minneapolis. The
long route spans the scenic Grand Rounds Byway System, touching upon several
Minneapolis lakes, and traveling along Minnehaha Creek and the Mississippi
River. The short route offers a circuit around Lake of the Isles, Lake
Calhoun and Lake Harriet. Participants must begin The Tour between 7:30 to 9
a.m. and the event concludes with a post-party from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
featuring family entertainment, food and merchandise.
All proceeds from the Minneapolis Bike Tour will benefit the Foundation for
Minneapolis Parks to keep our park system beautiful.
Registration fees are:
· $30 per adult ($33 online)
· $10 per child age 5-12 ($13 online)
· $70 per family ($73 online) – Family consists of 2 adults and 2
children under age 13.
· Free for children age 4 and under
Mail-in registration must be postmarked by Friday, Sept. 7. Online
registration closes at 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 14. Registration at Parade
Field is available from 9 a.m.-noon Saturday, Sept. 15, and 7-8:30 a.m. on
the day of the race, Sunday, Sept. 16. Registration fees include a t-shirt,
route support (water, snacks and mechanical support for bikes) and a
post-party.
To register online, volunteer for the event or for more information visit
www.minneapolisbiketour.com <http://www.minneapolisbiketour.com/> ,
e-mail information at minneapolisbiketour.com, or call 612-230-6400.
Minneapolis hosts public meetings to discuss Citywide Ten-Year
Transportation Plan and Streetcar Feasibility Study
The City of Minneapolis is hosting eight public meetings to discuss the
City’s draft Ten-Year Transportation Plan and its Streetcar Feasibility
Study. The public will have an opportunity to provide feedback on plan
recommendations and to discuss key transportation issues facing Minneapolis.
The meetings are scheduled for:
Date Time Location Address
Oct. 9 5:30-7:30 p.m. North Regional Library 1315 Lowry Ave. N.
Oct. 10 6:30-8:30 p.m. Communication Workers of America 3521 E. Lake
St.
Oct. 11 5:30-7:30 p.m. Northeast Library 2200 Central Ave. N.E.
Oct. 16 6:30-8:30 p.m. North Commons Recreation Center 1801 James Ave. N.
Oct. 17 6:30-8:30 p.m. Lake Nokomis Recreation Center 2401 E. Minnehaha
Parkway
Oct. 23 6:30-8:30 p.m. Martin Luther King Recreation Center 4055
Nicollet Ave. S.
Oct. 24 6:30-8:30 p.m. Van Cleve Recreation Center 901 15th Ave. S.E.
Oct. 25 6:30-8:30 p.m. Bryant Square Recreation Center 3101 Bryant Ave. S.
The City’s Ten-Year Transportation Action Plan – Access Minneapolis – is
being created to identify steps that the City and its partner agencies
(Metro Transit, Metropolitan Council, Hennepin County, Minnesota Department
of Transportation) need to take within the next 10 years to improve the
current transportation system and ready it for continued growth. While the
Access Minneapolis plan is based on a long-term (2030) view of
transportation needs, it focuses on actions that should be undertaken
throughout the city over the next 10 years, recognizing that this timeframe
is subject to the availability of funds.
The Streetcar Feasibility Study recommends a long-range streetcar system and
identifies initial operating segments that might be good short “starter”
segments. The Study evaluated 14 Primary Transit Network corridors to
determine if the operation of streetcar in some of those corridors would be
physically, operationally and financially feasible. The study addressed
capital and operating costs, impacts on transit service, development
opportunities, physical constraints, ownership and operation alternatives,
maintenance and storage facility locations and funding alternatives.
If you need a translator or a disability related accommodation, such as a
sign language interpreter, wheelchair accessible meeting site or materials
in alternative format, please contact Charleen Zimmer, Project Manager, at
612-673-3166 or at Charleen.Zimmer at ci.minneapolis.mn.us at least a week
before the meeting.
For more information, visit:
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/public-works/trans-plan.
Hennepin County to sponsor household hazardous waste collections in
Minneapolis
Hennepin County and the City of Minneapolis will hold community collection
events to help county residents safely and properly dispose of their
unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes.
Collection events will be held Thursday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4
p.m.
* September 20 – September 22 at the City of Minneapolis Public Works
Snelling Avenue Garage, 3607 E. 44th St., Minneapolis
The county will accept many household hazardous wastes, including mercury
items: fluorescent bulbs and HID lamps, thermostats and thermometers;
pesticides; electronics: computers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, etc.;
automotive wastes: fuels, fuel additives, starter fluid and waxes; aerosol
cans, paint, lead-based paint chips, solvents and thinners; pool,
photographic and hobby chemicals; rechargeable tools, household batteries
and lead-acid batteries. Items are accepted from households only. Business
waste cannot be accepted.
Residents are asked to transport household hazardous waste in sealed
containers, in a plastic lined box, in an upright position. All containers
should be 5 gallons or less in size, and properly labeled with the contents.
These collection events provide residents with convenient neighborhood
locations to bring their problem wastes. Last year, approximately 2,800
participants properly disposed of over 200,000 pounds of hazardous waste and
problem materials at these collection events.
As a year-round alternative to these collections, Hennepin County also
provides residents with permanent drop-off facilities located at 1400 W.
96th St., Bloomington; and 8100 Jefferson Highway, Brooklyn Park.
For a complete list of acceptable and non-acceptable items or more
information on drop-off facilities, call Hennepin County Environmental
Services at 612-348-3777, or visit www.hennepin.us; search: HHW events or
Drop-off facilities.
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Mark Hinds
Executive Director
Lyndale Neighborhood Association
3537 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
612.824.9402 ext 16
mark at lyndale.org
www.lyndale.org
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