[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for Monday, July 13th
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Mon Jul 13 13:57:26 CDT 2009
Lyndale E-News for July 13th, 2009
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/> . Stay current with Lyndale Events by using the
Lyndale Neighborhood Calendar <http://www.lyndale.org/LNA/calendar.htm> .
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In this Issue:
1. Lyndale Garden Expo (Thursday, July 16th)
2. Help Eliminate Graffiti in Lyndale
3. Blaisdell YMCA Grand Opening (Saturday, July 18th)
4. Lyndale Bike Cop Program
5. Block Club Leaders Meeting (Wednesday, July 15th)
6. Puppet Show and BBQ (Thursday, July 30th)
7. Community Meetings for ordinance change to street light operations
(July 14th & July 16th)
8. Minneapolis Pedestrian Plan Open House (Thursday, July 16th)
9. Lyndale Block Club Micro Grant Program
10. Great Gatherings – (Events on Saturday, July 25th & Sunday, August
16th)
11. July General Membership Meeting (Monday, July 27th)
12. Lyndale Neighbors List - Sign Up Today
13. 2009 Lyndale Business Sponsors
14. About the Lyndale E-News
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Lyndale Garden Expo
Thursday, July 16
6:00 to 9:00 pm
Tour starts at Butter Bakery (3544 Grand Avenue)
Everyone is invited to come celebrate outdoor city living with a tour of
gardens located in the Lyndale Neighborhood. This year’s tour will include
nine beautiful neighborhood gardens. “One of the things we’re doing this
year is providing learning opportunities for people along the way,” said
Randy Ferguson who is the tour coordinator; “so it will be a great
opportunity for people who want to learn how to compost, put in raised
vegetable beds, or operate local community gardens.”
“To help people understand the range of gardens in the neighborhood the tour
will include a variety of gardens, including those in their first year to
others that are very well established. Every year people are amazed at
these fantastic garden’s hidden away in Lyndale’s back yards.”
Event Details
What: Lyndale Neighborhood Garden Expo
Where: Lyndale Neighborhood – Tour starts at Butter Bakery and Café (3544
Grand Avenue)
When: Thursday, July 16 - 6:00 to 8:30 pm
Ticket Info: Tickets are $7.00 each and include one raffle ticket,
additional raffle tickets are $3
Tickets are available at the LNA office 3537 Nicollet Avenue or at Butter on
the night of the event.
The tour will end with a community celebration at the Blaisdell Avenue Rain
Garden, located at 32nd & Blaisdell. The community celebration will include
light refreshments and a drawing for the garden raffle. This year’s garden
raffle will include prizes from Wagner’s Nursery, MN Landscape Arboretum,
and other great prizes.
Proceeds from the Garden Tour support the work of the Lyndale Neighborhood
Association’s Environment Committee, which include projects to preserve
green-space and to build a sustainable community. The tour is organized by
the LNA Environment Committee.
For questions or more information about the tour contact Mark
<mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
Help Eliminate Graffiti in Lyndale
Are you interested in eliminating graffiti in Lyndale. If so, LNA’s
Eliminate Graffiti Program is for you. The Eliminate Graffiti Program has
three different components all designed to reduce the amount of graffiti in
the neighborhood.
Graffiti Busters
The Graffiti Busters Program is designed to help community members remove
graffiti as quickly as possible. LNA has several graffiti removal kits
available in the neighborhood office for people to check out and is in the
process of hiring and training a couple of people to actively clean up all
the graffiti in the neighborhood. You can also volunteer to help the LNA
Graffiti Busters clean up the graffiti in the neighborhood.
Light-Up Lyndale
The second component of the Lyndale Eliminate Graffiti Program is matching
grants that LNA has available for property owners and businesses to improve
lighting in the neighborhood. This program encourages property owners to
light up areas of the neighborhood that are hidden in darkness and frequent
targets of graffiti by providing matching funds for exterior lighting
projects. Light-Up Lyndale Program Application
<http://www.lyndale.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Graffiti-Buster-Staff-200
9.pdf>
Cover-Up Program
Lyndale’s Cover-Up Program seeks to build on the success and capacity built
during last summer’s Walldogs on Nicollet project. This year’s goal is to
work with local artists, community members, property owners, and business
owners to shrink the amount of prime real estate available to taggers by
increasing the amount of public art and greenscaping in the neighborhood.
Cover-Up Program Application
<http://www.lyndale.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/06/Cover-Up-Program-Applicat
ion.doc>
Check out all the details, including program applications, for LNA’s
Eliminate Graffiti Program
<http://www.lyndale.org/housing-and-economic-development-programs/eliminate-
graffiti-program> . For more information on the Eliminate Graffiti Program
contact Norma Pietz <mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15.
Blaisdell YMCA Grand Opening
3335 Blaisdell Avenue South
Saturday, July 18th
10 to 11 am – Ceremony
11 am to 5 pm – Open House
Come see the new Blaisdell YMCA. This is a state-of-the-art, fully
renovated facility, complete with an XRKade room, a climbing wall in the
poll, a new second level fitness center, a new kids stuff area with an
outdoor playground, and new Fitness Studios!
The new Blaisdell YMCA promises to give youth, adults, and seniors a
positive safe haven with recreational and social opportunities designed to
build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities.
For more information contact the YMCA at 612.827.5401
Lyndale Bike Cop Program
This summer the Lyndale Neighborhood Association will be working with the
Minneapolis Police Department on a Bike Cop program for the neighborhood.
The money we raise for this program goes to hire off-duty officers to patrol
the Lyndale neighborhood on bikes.
The Lyndale Bike Cop Program goes to help:
* Stop Crime
* Build trust between the police and the community
* Let criminals know they are not welcome in our neighborhood
Thanks to the generous support of Lyndale community members we have raised
over $3,000 for bike cops already this year – which puts us almost half-way
to our goal. Remember every $45 dollars that we raise pays for one hour of
patrol time.
The LNA board is also offering a special matching challenge to the
neighborhood this year to help get the 5th Precinct some new bikes for this
program and for officers to use during their regular patrol time. LNA will
match on a dollar to dollar basis up to $800 for new bikes for the 5th
precinct. We know it’s a lot to ask people to make an additional
contribution on top of their regular bike cop contribution, but we think it
is important that officers have good bikes to patrol the neighborhood
You should have received a letter asking you to donate to this year’s bike
cop program. We ask that you please consider sending your donation back by
Friday, July 24th or consider donating online here
<http://www.lyndale.org/archives/category/cnd> .
Questions or comments about the Lyndale Bike Cop program should be directed
Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or mark at lyndale.org
Block Club Leaders Meeting
Wednesday, July 15th
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)
Lyndale Block Club Leaders will be gathering together for their semi-annual
meeting to share what they’re doing and to learn new skills and techniques
for being block club leaders. At this meeting Laura Johansson will be
talking about understanding your block’s assets, we’ll be discussing ideas
for National Night Out, and learning about the new Block Club Micro Grant
program.
For more information about the meeting or about becoming a Block Club Leader
contact Sarah at 612.824.9402 ext 15 or sarah at lyndale.org.
Puppet Show & BBQ
Thursday, July 30th
Peace Park (31st & Pillsbury, South of the Horn Towers Parking Lot)
Come join LNA and Youth Farm for a Puppet Show by Open Eye Figure Theatre as
part of their Drive Way Tour on Thursday, July 30th at the Peace Park. The
event is part of the Lyndale Youth and Family Safety Initiative 2.0, which
is a joint LNA and Youth Farm project designed to bring people together to
create safe public green spaces in Lyndale.
The event will also feature a fantastic BBQ, everyone in the neighborhood is
welcome and encouraged to join us. For more information contact Sarah at
612.824.9402 ext 15 or sarah at lyndale.org.
Community meetings set for proposed ordinance change to fund street light
operations
July 2, 2009 (MINNEAPOLIS) Two meetings are set for the public to comment on
a proposed change in the way the City pays for the operation of thousands of
street lights throughout Minneapolis.
Currently, the $3 million a year needed to keep the street lights on in the
city comes from the general fund, which gets around 20 percent of its money
from the State of Minnesota’s local government aid. However, because
Governor Pawlenty recently cut $21.3 million from the aid the City of
Minneapolis was slated to receive in 2010, City leaders are now looking for
other ways to keep basic City services funded. One option being considered
is a street lighting operations fee for all property owners. This fee would
be minimal, with the typical single-family property owner paying around $20
a year.
Before any such fee could be assessed, the City’s ordinance would need to be
changed to allow such funding. Two community meetings are being held for you
to learn about that proposal:
* Tuesday, July 14
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Farview Park, 621 29th Ave. N
* Thursday, July 16
6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Martin Luther King Park, 4055 Nicollet Ave. S
The City operates and maintains approximately 17,000 street lights and 1,700
Parkway lights. It also contracts with Xcel Energy to operate and maintain
an additional 28,000 wood pole street lights.
Help make Minneapolis the most walkable city around
Thursday, July 16
Walking workshops at 5:30 p.m.
Public meeting 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Master plan presentation at 6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Central Library
300 Nicollet Mall
Minneapolis is already an active, walkable community, but there is more to
do to make our city a better place to walk to work, to enjoy street life,
and to stay active.
You can help the City improve walking in Minneapolis. City staff have taken
public input and drafted a pedestrian master plan to improve the city’s
pedestrian infrastructure and get people walking more. Now they are seeking
public input on the draft plan. Attend an open house to learn about the
draft plan and give your feedback. Come early for two walking workshops
conducted by the Bike Walk Ambassadors: a neighborhood walkability audit and
a workshop on staying safe as a pedestrian. You can also learn about the
plan and provide your comments online at
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/pedestrian.
The plan addresses a broad range of pedestrian issues beyond simply
providing sidewalks. It includes ways for Minneapolis to foster a culture of
walking and street life. It addresses trees and boulevards, crosswalks and
intersections, street lighting, bridge design, street furniture,
accessibility, snow and ice clearance, sidewalk cafes, construction zones,
and funding pedestrian improvements.
To learn more about the Minneapolis Pedestrian Master Plan and for more
information on the walking workshops, visit
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/pedestrian.
The meeting site is wheelchair accessible. If you need other disability
related accommodations, such as a sign language interpreter or materials in
an alternative format, please contact Anna Flintoft at (612) 673-3885 or
anna.flintoft at ci.minneapolis.mn.us before July 9.
The Lyndale Block Club Micro Grant Program
Do you have a project idea that would improve your blocks’ livability?
This program provides micro grants and support to Lyndale block clubs to
help them design, initiate, and complete projects that improve their blocks.
Micro grants are available for up to $250 per project.
Micro grant Process: (LNA Staff are here to provide support for block clubs
throughout this process)
Step 1: Come up with project idea and discuss with people on the block.
Step 2: Complete the Project Application and get support from your block.
Step 3: Submit to LNA
Step 4: LNA reviews the project and if approved:
Step 5: A second notification to the block that the project will happen and
how they can be involved
Step 6: Complete the project!
Step 7: Project leaders report back to LNA within 30 days as to how the
project went.
Download a full proposal packet
<http://www.lyndale.org/housing-and-economic-development-programs/block-club
-micro-grant-program> and get started today!
Questions should be addressed to Sarah Scott at sarah at lyndale.org or
612.824.9402 x 12.
Great Gatherings
It’s not too late. There’s still time to participate in this year’s Great
Gatherings. Each Great Gathering is an event or activity hosted by a
community member for other community members. 100 percent of the proceeds
from the Great Gatherings goes to support LNA.
To sign up for either of these Great Gatherings contact Norma at
612.824.9402 ext 15 or email norma at lyndale.org. You can check out the full
list of Great Gatherings at www.lyndale.org <http://www.lyndale.org/> .
An Evening in Spain
Join us for an evening under the stars with some of the best from Spain.
We'll be serving a selection of tapas, other interesting Spanish food, and
great wines from across Spain.
Hosted By: Mark Hinds & Lisl Fuhrken
Date: Saturday, July 25th at 7:00 pm
Status: Still Open
Cost: $30
Garfield Gala
Join us for a roaming afternoon party hosted by your Garfield neighbors.
Wear your walking shoes for a little stroll down Garfield Avenue.
We will serve refreshing cocktails and appetizers in lovely garden settings
at our three homes.
Hosted By: Jon Loer & Jeff Fisher, Lisa & Jon Lewis, Holly Reckel & Jason
Elliott
Date: Sunday August 16th, 2009 from 4 - 7 PM
Status: Still Open
Cost: $15 per person
July General Membership Meeting
Monday, July 27th
Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Join us to hear an update on the Lyndale Youth and Family Safety Initiative
from some of the Youth involved in the program. The full agenda for the
meeting will be posted online and through the Lyndale E-News during the week
of July 20th.
Childcare is available through Leonardo’s at Lyndale for children 4 to 12
years old, starting at 6:30 pm, at Painter Park. For more information check
out www.lyndale.org, or contact Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
Lyndale Neighbors List
Do you like talking about what’s going on in the neighborhood? If so sign
up for the Lyndale Neighbors Discussion List. This is LNA’s list for
community members to post their own info and discuss what’s happening in the
neighborhood. To sign up go to www.lyndale.org and click on the Lyndale
Discussion list under the Get Connected section.
2009 Lyndale Neighborhood Business Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for
sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2009.
Community Builder Level
* Minnesota Teen Challenge <http://www.mntc.org> (1619 Portland Ave
S)
* Zion Lutheran Church <http://www.zionchurchmpls.org> (128 W. 33rd
St)
Neighborhood Partner Level
* Butter Bakery and Cafe <http://www.butterbakerycafe.com> (3544
Grand Ave S)
* Champion’s Bar & Grill <http://www.championssportsbarandgrill.com>
(105 West Lake St)
* Valerie’s Carniceria (3149 Nicollet Ave)
About the Lyndale E-News
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upcoming issue of the Lyndale E-News email Mark Hinds at mark at lyndale.org or
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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
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