[Lyndale_e-news] Lyndale E-News for Friday, January 22, 2010
Mark Hinds
mark at lyndale.org
Fri Jan 22 12:40:09 CST 2010
Lyndale E-News for Friday, January 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. January General Membership featuring a Legislative Forum (Monday,
January 25th)
2. Apartment for Rent
3. LNA Housing Programs Now Available
4. Lyndale Board Openings
5. Energy Saver Rebates Available Now
6. Heat Assistance from CenterPoint
7. US Census Hiring Part-Time Census Take Positions in Lyndale
8. Meet the Candidate for Minneapolis’ New School Superintendent
9. Current Volunteer Opportunities
10. Kingfield Art Show and Silent Auction
11. Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
12. Make sure to shovel your sidewalks
13. LNA Business Sponsorships Still Available
14. Upcoming LNA Committee Meeting Schedule and Info
15. 2010 Lyndale Business Sponsors
16. About the Lyndale E-News
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January General Membership Meeting
January General Membership Meeting
Monday, January 25th
6:30 to 8:00 pm
Painter Park
Join us at January General Membership meeting for a legislative forum
featuring Lyndale’s legislators. This is the third year that LNA has
invited in our legislators to talk with the community before the upcoming
session about the issues they are going to be working on and what issues are
important to the community. It’s a great opportunity for everyone to get to
know their elected officials and to provide their input on the upcoming
legislative session.
Invited Legislators are:
* Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher
* Representative Jeff Hayden
* Representative Frank Hornstein (confirmed)
* Senator Scott Dibble (confirmed)
* Senator Linda Berglin (confirmed)
Newly elected Council Member Meg Tuthill will also be there to introduce her
staff and to hear from people in the neighborhood. Treats for the meeting
will be provided by Tricia Silpala and Randy Ferguson
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.
Apartment for Rent
3537 Nicollet Avenue, Upper Unit
1,500 square feet - $1,150 a month
LNA has a newly renovated 2 bedroom apartment for rent at 3537 Nicollet
Avenue that is available February 1st. 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.
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.
Affordable Housing Loan Program – Provide loans to support affordable rental
and home ownership opportunities 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.
Homebuyer Assistance Deferred Loan Program – Provides deferred loans to
assist Lyndale renters in purchasing homes in the Lyndale Neighborhood. The
maximum loan amount is $2,500 at zero percent interest. Applicant's) must
be a first time homebuyer and must have rented in the Lyndale Neighborhood
for the prior year.
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.
Lyndale Board Openings
The Lyndale Neighborhood Association is currently looking for a couple of
good people to serve on the LNA Board. In December, Randy Ferguson and
Courtney Lerdon left the board. Courtney who had been a long-time manager
and part owner of Champion’s Sports Bar left to pursue other career
opportunities outside of the neighborhood and Randy left the board to focus
his time on other endeavors, but is planning on staying involved as a block
club leader and as a regular contributor to the Lyndale Neighborhood News.
The two resignations have created two vacancies on the LNA board. Both
seats were 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
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
Heat Assistance from CenterPoint
Money may be available to cover part of your annual energy costs. Money is
in the form of a grant, not a loan. Income is determined on either a gross
annual basis, or the gross of the past three months.
Visit here
<http://www.centerpointenergy.com/services/naturalgas/residential/customerse
rvice/paymentassistance/MN/> for more information or call 612.372.4680 to
establish a payment plan and learn how you can apply for energy assistance.
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
US Census Bureau
123 3rd St. N. #400, Minneapolis, MN 55403
612-216-6150
Mpls School Board to host meetings to meet the superintendent candidate
The Minneapolis Board of Education will host meetings on February 1, 2, and
3 to introduce the community to Bernadeia Johnson, current Deputy
Superintendent of the Minneapolis Public Schools and single candidate for
the superintendent position being vacated by Dr. William Green on June 30,
2010.
The board invites members of the community to attend any of the three
meetings. At each meeting, Johnson will introduce herself to the public and
present her vision for MPS. A question and answer session will also be
held. The board encourages attendees to engage in an informal meet and
greet with Johnson and members of the board at the beginning of the
meetings.
Childcare, food, and interpretation in Hmong, Somali, and Spanish will be
provided. To reserve a spot for childcare, please call the MPS Office of
Communications at (612) 668-0230. The Board of Education will conduct a
formal interview of Johnson on February 4 and vote on her candidacy at its
regularly scheduled business meeting on February 9.
The meeting schedule is as follows:
February 1 – 6:30-8 p.m.
Minneapolis Park Board Headquarters
2117 W. River Rd.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
February 2 – 8:30-10 a.m.
Minneapolis American Indian Center
1530 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
February 3 – 6:30-8 p.m.
Field Community School
4645 4th Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55419
February 4 – 6:00 p.m. – Formal Interview
Assembly Room
807 NE Broadway
Minneapolis, MN 55413
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.
Somali Reading Program Volunteers
We’re looking for adults who are willing to commit some time to helping
Lyndale youth improve their reading skills. The reading program meets on
Monday’s from 5:30 to 6:30 pm at Albright Townhomes. To volunteer or for
more information contact Amal at amal at lyndale.org or 612.824.9402 ext 14
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.
Kingfield Art Show and Silent Auction
March 20, 7-10 PM / Registration Deadline: March 10, 2009
Rau+Barber, 4244 Nicollet Avenue
Thinking Out of the Box: A CALL FOR ARTISTS
Creative solutions, unusual juxtapositions, innovative use of
materials
Kingfielders are a revolutionary crowd! This year’s 5th Annual
Community Art Show asks local artists and community members to create
2-dimensional or 3D art that expresses their creativity and presents
something outside of the ordinary 4-sided straight walls of our regular
world.
A twist of words, a repurpose of materials, an invention of sound or sight,
an image that leaps off the wall
let your mind go free and think out of the
box! To register, visit here
<http://kingfield.org/art-connecting-kingfield/2010-community-art-show-think
ing-out-of-the-box/> .
Hosmer Music and Dance from Around the World Concert Information
All concerts are on Saturday at 2:00 pm at Hosmer Library 347 E. 36th St.
* Saturday, January 23rd - Scottish Music: Ross Sutter & Laura
MacKenzie celebrate Robert Burns’ Birthday
* Saturday, February 13th – Amwaag Arabic Classic Music
* Saturday, February 27th – Pusha Guswami, North Indian Vocalist with
Trio
Make sure to shovel your sidewalks
Minneapolis ordinance requires that property owners clear sidewalks after a
snowfall within 24 hours for houses and duplexes and for daytime hours for
apartment and commercial buildings. For your own benefit and to help your
neighbors who are walking, pushing strollers and using wheelchairs, please
do your part.
Last year, Minneapolis received more than 6,000 reports of unshoveled
sidewalks. If the City of Minneapolis gets a report or discovers that a
sidewalk is not properly cleared, Public Works will give the property owners
a chance to clear it. If the sidewalk does not get cleared, the property
owner may be issued a citation with a fine. Crews will remove the snow and
ice from the sidewalk. The property owner will be billed for this service,
and unpaid bills will be added to the owner’s property tax. To report a
sidewalk that is not shoveled, call 311 or visit
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/311.
When you shovel snow and clear ice, shovel the sidewalks on all sides of
your property, the full width of the sidewalk down to the bare pavement.
Remove all ice from sidewalks. Remember, you are as responsible for
clearing ice on your sidewalk as clearing snow. Ice can be more dangerous
and intimidating than snow. Free sand
<http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sidewalks/freesidewalksand.asp> is
available to Minneapolis residents.
If you have a corner property, clear curb cuts at corners and crosswalks to
the street gutter. Make arrangements for someone to take over while you are
on vacation. You are not required to clear snow ridges or piles left by the
plows beyond the gutter – City crews sometimes return to do that, but if
they can’t your neighbors would appreciate it if you could clear an opening
to get through. Folks should also be mindful to clear a path three feet
wide from their garbage cart and recycling bin to the alley or street and
make sure that the cart and bin can be moved freely. Community groups in
Minneapolis shovel for seniors and people with disabilities for a fee. For
more information, call 673-3004.
Want to go the extra mile? Are there neighbors on your street who are
elderly or may have a hard time shoveling for any reason? Work with your
neighbors to give a hand and ensure your entire block is safe and accessible
to all.
For more information on sidewalk shoveling rules and a downloadable flyer to
inform and encourage others to shovel, visit
www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/sidewalks.
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, February 3rd
6:30 to 8:00 pm at the LNA Office (3537 Nicollet)
The H, P, & D Committee will be talking about future development in the
neighborhood and on what the Committee would like to do for the Open House.
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, February 2nd
6:00 to 8:00 pm location LNA Offices (3537 Nicollet Ave)
The Environment Committee will be working on a list of potential storm water
management projects to help make the water in the neighborhood cleaner,
planning for the upcoming Get-To-Know the Environment Committee Party, 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, Tuesday, February 9th
6:30 to 8:00
5th Precinct Community Room
The Crime and Drug Committee is excited to have Dick Giese as the new chair
of the Committee. The February meeting will be his first meeting, so come
welcome him and check out the committee.
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)
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)
* 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
* State Farm Insurance <http://www.statefarm.com/> (3439 Nicollet
Avenue)
About the Lyndale E-News
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service for Lyndale residents. This is an announce only email list. The
Lyndale E-News is published several times a month. To submit an item for an
upcoming issue of the Lyndale E-News email Mark Hinds at mark at lyndale.org or
call 612.824.9402 ext 16.
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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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