[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Mon Feb 22 11:54:22 CST 2010
Lyndale E-News for Monday, February 22, 2010
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/lyndale-neighborhood-calendar> .
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In this Issue:
1. February General Membership Meeting (Tonight - Monday, February
22nd)
2. New Parking Restrictions for Grand & Bryant Avenues
3. Community Meeting for Proposed Bike Lanes on Blaisdell and 1st
Avenues (Wednesday, March 17th)
4. Great Apartment for Rent
5. 2010 Lyndale Open House (Thursday, March 25th)
6. LNA Housing Programs Now Available
<http://www.lyndale.org/housing-and-economic-development-programs/housing-pr
ograms>
7. Blaisdell YMCA Summer Programs Rally Weekend and Community Open
House (March 5th – March 7th)
8. Energy Saver Rebates Available
9. New City Appointment Process and Openings
10. US Census Hiring Part-Time Census Take Positions in Lyndale
11. Winter Parking Restrictions
12. Current Volunteer Opportunities
13. Zone3 (Area C) Parent Advisory Council Meeting (Thursday, February
25)
14. LNA Business Sponsorships Still Available
15. Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule and Info
16. 2010 Lyndale Business Sponsors
17. About the Lyndale E-News
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February General Membership Meeting
February General Membership Meeting
Monday, February 22nd
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Painter Park
Join us at the February 22nd General Membership meeting for your chance to
meet Inspector Eddie Frizell. Inspector Frizell is the new Inspector for
the 5th Precinct, which is Lyndale’s precinct. This is a great chance to
get to know the new inspector and to ask him questions about his priorities
for the precinct. Brian Elliot from Congressman Ellison’s office will also
be there to answer questions and update the neighborhood on the
Congressman’s work. There will also be an update on the Open House and
other interesting neighborhood happenings. Treats at this meeting will be
provided by Mark Hinds and Mary Grimstad BenAri.
Childcare is available through Leonardo’s at Lyndale for children 4 to 12
years old at Painter Park from 6:30 until 8:00 pm. For more information
check out www.lyndale.org, or contact Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
New Parking Restrictions for Grand and Bryant Avenue South
Message from the City of Minneapolis
This is to advise you that because parts of Bryant and Grand Avenues South
have become very narrow due to accumulations of snow, at the recommendation
of Metro Transit and Public Works, these streets will have semi-permanent,
metal signs installed on them over the weekend, that will prohibit parking
on the west sides (only) of both streets.
Note that these are Snow Emergency Routes, so this is not being done as part
of the implementation of the Winter Parking Restrictions. It is a high
transit corridor that has become difficult to navigate and Metro Transit has
requested that this be done. It has been done in the past, independent of
any Winter Parking restrictions; the last time being about 5 years ago.
The outbound dialing and voice messaging system should send an alert to the
properties along each segment (only). Below is the text of the message
that is being sent:
This is an important message from the City of Minneapolis.
At the recommendation of Metro Transit, this weekend, Public Works will
install No Parking signs on:
Bryant Avenue, from Lake Street to 50th Street – West side only
Grand Avenue, from Lake Street to 48th Street – West side only
They will be in place until April 1st. Vehicles that park in violation of
the signs may be ticketed and towed.
Again, please watch for No Parking signs on Bryant and Grand Avenues that
will be installed this weekend.
Thank you.
Community Meeting for Proposed Bike Lanes on Blaisdell and 1st Avenue
Wednesday, March 17th
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Lyndale Neighborhood Building
3537 Nicollet Avenue
Join us on Wednesday, March 17th for a chance to see the plans for the
proposed bike lanes on Blaisdell and 1st Avenue. The City of Minneapolis
has received funding to add these lanes through a restriping project in
2010. There will be more information on the proposed plans available in the
March Lyndale Neighborhood Newspaper. For more information contact Mark
<mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 16
Great Apartment for Rent
3537 Nicollet Avenue, Upper Unit
1,500 square feet - $1,150 a month
Take advantage of our move in special, sign a one year lease and receive one
month’s rent for free
LNA has a newly renovated 2 bedroom, 1,500 square foot, apartment for rent
at 3537 Nicollet Avenue that is currently available. This is a great unit
for anyone who likes an open floor plan and lots of natural light. The unit
includes a dishwasher, laundry room with washer and dryer, and two good
sized bedrooms with big closets. The main room and kitchen have a
completely open floor plan that will provide you with tons of options. For
more information and pictures check out www.lyndale.org. To schedule a
showing contact Norma <mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15.
2010 Lyndale Open House
Thursday, March 25th
Lyndale Community School (312 west 34th St.)
6:00 to 8:30 pm
We need your help to make this year’s Open House a great event. Every year
it a takes neighborhood to help plan and organize the Lyndale Open House.
Here are some simple ways to help out with the Open House.
Host a Great Gathering – Great Gatherings are fun events, activities,
outings, hosted by community members for other community members. They can
be parties, dinners, crafty days, happy hours, family day at the farm, or
whatever you can think of. Have an idea you want to talk about or a skill
you want to share, just contact Mark at 612.824.9402 ex 16 /
mark at lyndale.org.
Volunteer – It takes a lot of people to help set up, serve the food, get
everyone signed in, and run the silent auction. We still need dozens of
people to fill volunteer shifts at this year’s Open House. Want to
volunteer, but also want to enjoy the open house? Don’t worry, we have the
volunteer shifts set up so you can volunteer for around an hour and still
have plenty of time to enjoy the Open House. To volunteer contact Sarah
<mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 12
Donate a Silent Auction or Raffle Item – One of the really fun things about
the Open House is the great items community members and local businesses
donate to help raise money for LNA. So far this year we already have great
items from Top Shelf, Sara Goettsch, Herkimer Pub & Brewery, Gray’s Leather,
the St. Paul St. Saints and more. We’re still looking for more items, have
something that you’re willing to donate contact Norma
<mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15.
So mark down March 25th on your calendar and plan on coming to the 2010
Lyndale Open House. This is one of your best chances to connect with what’s
happening in the neighborhood and support LNA. For more information about
the Open House contact Mark at 612.824.9402 ex 16 / mark at lyndale.org.
LNA Housing Programs
LNA’s new Housing Programs are currently available and open for
applications.
Single Family Revolving Loan Program - Provides loans for improvements to
single family, condos, townhomes, and cooperatives in Lyndale. Loan amounts
range from $3,000 to $15,000 and can be used to correct outstanding code
violations, improve energy efficiency, and general improvements.
Multi-Family Revolving Loan Program - Provides loans for improvements to
multi-family housing units in Lyndale. Loan amounts range from $3,000 to
$30,000 depending on the number of units in the building and can be used to
correct outstanding code violations, improve energy efficiency, and general
improvements.
You can find out all the details by checking out the LNA Home Loan Program
Page
<http://www.lyndale.org/housing-and-economic-development-programs/housing-pr
ograms> . Questions, not sure which program is right for you, contact Norma
<mailto:norma at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 15 for more information or to
schedule a meeting to find out more information about LNA and CEE’s home
improvement programs.
Blaisdell YMCA Summer Programs Rally Weekend and Community Open House
Friday, March 5 – Sunday, March 7
Get a jump on summer plans by registering online at www.blaisdellymca.org or
at the Blaisdell YMCA during Rally Weekend and receive special deals on your
favorite programs:
· Free Limited Edition Day Camp T-shirt
1 $50 off (no registration fee) on Summer
Power and Summer Uproar
2 $25 off per camp session on Overnight Camp
and Teen Wilderness Adventures
Need Help? – On Saturday, March 6, 9 am – Noon the Blaisdell YMCA will host
a SUMMER PROGRAMS FAIR showcasing Camp, Day Camp, Summer Power, Uproar,
Sports and more. Talk to the experts at the Blaisdell YMCA branch Saturday,
March 6. Get your questions answered, meet the Y staff, and see videos of
summer programs in action.
Fun activities will keep the kids busy while you register, too!
Register Now – some programs fill up fast! Save your spot during Rally
Weekend. Register in person or online. Contact Rehti Mekha with any
questions at 612-821-2962 or at Rehti.Mekha at ymcampls.org.
Energy Saver Rebates Available Now!
Energy Saver Rebates are currently available through the Center for Energy
and the Environment (CEE).
• 35% rebate on all qualifying energy improvements
• Maximum rebate is $10,000
• Qualifying improvements include windows, doors, insulation, water heaters,
heating and cooling
(Improvements must meet certain minimum criteria)
• Must take out a Fix-Up Fund loan to access rebate Minnesota Federal
Stimulus rebates of up to $10,000 are available through the Minnesota
Housing Fix-up Fund in the form of an Energy Saver Rebate.
First Come First Serve!
Fix-up Fund Loan Program Available through CEE
• Maximum loan: $35,000
• Interest rate: 5.99%*
• Currently $96,500 maximum household income limit
* Rate as of 11.22.2009 - Subject to change
For more information visit www.mncee.org or call 612-335-5884
New City Appointment Process and Current Openings
The City of Minneapolis now has a new, streamlined process for appointing
individuals to serve on volunteer boards and commissions.
Appointments to City boards and commissions will now be made two times per
year through formal City Council and Mayoral processes. One of the notable
advantages in this streamlined process is the ability to communicate about
many openings at one time giving community members a better understanding of
the options available to them.
Current openings
On the City of Minneapolis Web site at
http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/boards-and-commissions/open/index.asp you
will find a list of vacancy notices. As we transition boards to this new
twice yearly process the closing dates for applications may vary. Please be
sure to note the closing dates for a particular position. Many of these
close dates are April 2nd, 2010 however some have a more immediate closing.
US Census Bureau is hiring part-time Census taker positions in the Lyndale
neighborhood.
These positions, although temporary, offer flexible hours and pay starts at
$16.50/hr. If you are interested, please contact the Minneapolis Census
office at 612-216-6150 to schedule an appointment to take their standardized
field test. Paid training to take place in late February and work to begin
in March and April. If you would like more information about the position,
please refer to www.2010censusjobs.gov .
Andrew Virden, Recruitment Assistant 612-216-6150
Winter Parking Restrictions go into effect on Thursday, February 11th
Winter Parking Restrictions are now in effect this means parking is banned
on the even side of non-Snow-
Emergency-routes until April 1, unless conditions allow the City to lift the
ban earlier.
Starting on Thursday, Feb. 11 – Winter Parking Restrictions beginning at 8
a.m., parking is prohibited on the
EVEN side of non-Snow-Emergency-routes. Parking is allowed on Snow
Emergency routes and the ODD side
of non-Snow Emergency-routes.
Minneapolis has had about 30 inches of snow so far this winter, with very
little melting in between snowfalls.
This means snow, even when it’s plowed, has begun to encroach on residential
streets. That leads to the
narrowing of streets that can pose a safety hazard when emergency vehicles,
such as fire trucks and
ambulances, cannot navigate these streets to reach people who need
assistance. For more information go to
the City of Minneapolis’ Snow Page <http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/snow/> .
Current Volunteer Opportunities
Here are just a few of LNA’s current volunteer opportunities. Want to
volunteer, but not sure where or how. Schedule a volunteer get-to-know you
meeting with Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> or Sarah
<mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> or 612.824.9402. They are fun and easy. We’ll
just sit down and help you figure out where the right place for you to
volunteer is.
Lyndale Board Openings
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is currently looking for a couple of
good people to serve on the LNA Board. LNA currently has two seats available
on the board. Both seats were originally elected in June of this past year
and would run from the time of appointment through June 2011. The process
for being appointed to one of these seats is simple; you just have to
express your interest; the board will then make an appointment at its
regular meeting, which must be confirmed at the next General Membership
meeting.
Find out more details at www.lyndale.org
Lyndale Open House
We’re looking for people to help with the 2010 Lyndale Open House. We’re
currently looking for people to help set-up, serve food, help with auction
items, greet people, etc. The time commitment for this volunteer
opportunity is a couple of hours on Thursday, March 25th. For more
information contact Sarah <mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402 ex 12.
Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
All concerts are on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hosmer Library
<http://www.hclib.org/agenciesaction.cfm?agency=hs> 347 E. 36th St.
* Saturday, February 27th – Pusha Guswami, North Indian Vocalist with
Trio
* Saturday, March 13th – Women Performers, Women’s Orchestra
* Saturday, March 20th – Celebrate Persian New Year with Iranian
Classical Music
* Saturday, March 27th – Am Waaj, Music of Arabia and the Middle East
Zone 3 (Area C) Parent Advisory Council Meeting
Thursday February 25, 2010 ~ 6:30-8:30pm
Whittier International Elementary School
315 West 26th Street – enter at door #1
Childcare available, interpretation in Spanish and Somali
Internet and Cell Safety 101 – A presentation for parents and caregivers of
kids ages 11 and up.
Do you want to learn more about social networking sites, cyber-bullying,
sexting and internet safety?
This workshop is designed to help bridge the gap many parents feel when
talking to their teen about technology. You will learn the basics of social
networking, including what is safe to post on-line. Filtering software and
safety rules will also be discussed. Make sure your teen is educated and
empowered to make healthy choices on-line!
Transitioning for 2010-11 update by Courtney Cushing-Kiernat
courtney.kiernat at mpls.k12.mn.us
Q&A with Dr. Marianne Norris, Associate Superintendent
marianne.norris at mpls.k12.mn.us
Contact: Gael Ellis Gael.Ellis at mpls.k12.mn.us
LNA Business Sponsorships Still Available
If your business values building connections with other local businesses and
residents we encourage you to become both a 2010 LNA Business Sponsor and to
be active in the Lyndale Neighborhood Business Association. By becoming a
sponsor your business will be front and center every month as a supporter of
the neighborhood in the Lyndale Neighborhood News, which is mailed to about
4,000 residences each month, and the Lyndale E-News which is regularly
emailed to almost 700 people.
LNA’s business sponsorship program is critical to ensure Lyndale has the
resources to continue improving the neighborhood’s economic climate,
providing free membership for all businesses in the Lyndale Neighborhood
Business Association, and building strong connections between Lyndale’s
businesses and residents.
In today’s market your business has numerous marketing choices. As a
business in the Lyndale Neighborhood, your demonstrated investment in the
community is seen by thousands of community members each month as a sign of
your commitment to help build a strong connected community.
Interested in finding out more, check out
http://www.lyndale.org/archives/category/lnba or contact Mark at
mark at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ex 16.
Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule
Everyone in the neighborhood is invited to get involved with one or more of
LNA’s Committees. The Committee’s form the backbone of LNA’s work in the
community and are a great way for people to be involved in making Lyndale a
great place to live.
Housing, Planning, and Development
Wednesday, March 3rd
6:30 to 8:00 pm at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet)
The H, P, & D Committee will be working on development guidelines to guide
future development in the neighborhood and discussing the community
engagement process for the planned Nicollet Avenue reconstruction talking
place in 2012. The Committee is currently looking for new people to get
involved and would encourage anyone who is interested to come to a meeting
and check it out with no strings attached.
For more information contact Norma at 612.824.9402 ext 15 or
norma at lyndale.org
Environment Committee
Tuesday, March 2nd
6:00 to 8:00 pm location LNA Offices (3537 Nicollet Ave)
The Environment Committee will be finishing up work on a list of potential
storm water management projects to help make the water in the neighborhood
cleaner, discussing plans to take care of some long-term water issues at the
LNA building, and planning fun activities for the Lyndale Open House.
For more information contact Mark <mailto:mark at lyndale.org> at 612.824.9402
ext 16
Crime and Drug
Tuesday, March 9th
6:30 to 8:00
5th Precinct Community Room
The Crime and Drug Committee will be planning for spring activities.
For more information contact Sarah <mailto:sarah at lyndale.org> at
612.824.9402 ext 12
2010 Lyndale Neighborhood Business Sponsors
Please take a moment to thank the following neighborhood businesses for
sponsoring the Lyndale Neighborhood Association during 2010.
Community Builder
* Minnesota Teen Challenge <http://www.mntc.org> (1619 Portland Ave
S)
* Zion Lutheran Church <http://www.zionchurchmpls.org> (128 west 33rd
St)
Neighborhood Partner
* Butter Bakery Café <http://www.butterbakerycafe.com> (3544 Grand
Ave)
* Blaisdell YMCA
<http://www.ymcatwincities.org/index.asp?pageID=58&branchID=25> (3335
Blaisdell Ave)
* Bryant Lake Bowl <http://www.bryantlakebowl.com> (810 W. Lake St)
* Gray’s Leather <http://www.graysleather.com> (3401 Nicollet Ave)
* Hair Police <http://www.hairpolice.com/> (611 West Lake Street)
* Pearle Vision <http://www.pearlevision.com/> (115 East Lake St)
* Redeemer Health & Rehab Center <http://www.elimcare.org/> (625 W
Lake St)
* Sauce Spirits & Sound Bar <http://www.spiritsandsound.com>
(3001/3005 Lyndale Ave)
Good Neighbor
* Champion’s Sports Bar <http://www.championssportsbarandgrill.com/>
(105 West Lake Street)
* State Farm Insurance <http://www.statefarm.com/> (3439 Nicollet
Avenue)
About the Lyndale E-News
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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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