Business Roundtable cancelled (April 30)
MHNA’s business roundtable session that was scheduled for April 30th has been cancelled.
Please water your trees
Our trees are stressed!
Lack of snow this winter and a dry spring means our trees are thirsty.
Tree experts recommend 2 hours a week per tree of dribbling hose watering.
Don’t forget the boulevard trees!
You could serve on a city boards or commission
Help shape our city by serving on a Board or Commission
Applications are now being accepted for openings for a number of boards and commissions that the City Council and Mayor
will appoint this spring. Board and commission members in the City of
Minneapolis provide valuable insights, help shape key policy decisions and
provide community-based input into administration of services. The City is
seeking applicants with a diversity of backgrounds and experiences to
strengthen the work of the City. There are 58 open positions on 11 City boards
and commissions.
Applications will be reviewed beginning
April 13, 2012. However, the positions are open until filled. Visit the City’s
website for a full list of appointment opportunities and position descriptions:
Nice Ride bike event (April 17)
Nice Ride Minnesota is back on the streets and ready for members!
Nice Ride Minnesota, the Twin Cities bike-share program,
provides 1200+ bikes at 130+ stations throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul. Nice Ride provides a convenient and fun
transportation option to get to work, to get to play, and to get all around
town.
And, we will be at the Saint Anthony Main Station from 4pm-7pm on April 17th. We are getting the
word out about how our system works, why more people in the Twin Cities love
bike share, giving away prizes, and hosting small bike tour around the
neighborhood from 5:30-6pm. Bikes will be available for use.
Bike sharing is a convenient form of transportation for all
types of riders. New Rider? The Nice Ride bikes are stable, easy, and reliable
way to enter the Twin Cities biking scene. Experienced Commuter? Nice Ride
bikes are great for one way trips, and no personal lock needed just a Nice Ride
station. Cycling Guru? Don’t worry about hauling your bike; just grab ours to
get your favorite Minneapolis and Saint Paul restaurants and attractions. Find
out more about becoming a member at www.niceridemn.org
Calling business owners: let’s discuss your concerns
Attention business owners in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood….
We’d like to invite you to a casual gathering to talk about your experiences re:
-The market here – good, bad. What’s missing? What do you like about having a business
here? Would more density help your business?
-Transportation-
How do you/your employees/your customers get around?
Public
transportation, bike, foot, car (own one or park one?) Parking problems?
- Safety –Have you or your
employees been victimized by crime here? What Safety precautions have you taken?
- Library- Do you use the public library in Dinkytown?
-What are your priorities for our
neighborhood?
·How can we achieve those priorities? Is there something the City can help with?
·What was your perception of the neighborhood
before you owned or managed property here and has it changed?
Join us Monday April 30, 2012 from 7 – 8:30 pm at
Pracna on Main, 117 Main St SE.
Our treat for non alcoholic beverages and
snacks, you buy your own adult beverage. Limit 10 people. RSVP
to MHNA by April 23rd at:
office@marcy-holmes.org 612-623-7633
State Grants awarded to 2 projects in Marcy-Holmes
The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development has
awarded $2.4 million in grants for 11 projects, including four in the Twin
Cities, to help offset the costs of redeveloping blighted property. Two are in
Marcy-Holmes:
- $180,500 for
the demo and infrastructure costs associated with redeveloping 700 Central
Ave. in Minneapolis, which has been used as a storage and warehouse
facility. It will be redeveloped into 255 apartments, plus 80,000 square
feet of office, retail and restaurant space. - $200,000 for
the interior demolition and infrastructure costs associated with
redeveloping Pillsbury Lofts in Minneapolis. The former home to the
Pillsbury flour mills will be turned into 225 units of affordable housing
for artists.
Celebrate Southeast (April 28)
Celebrate Southeast!
SE Seniors invites you to a celebration and fundraiser in honor of 25 years
of service by SE Seniors. on APRIL 28, 2012
1:00 to 4:00 p.m
This year’s honorees will be Don and Arvonne Fraser.
SOUTHEAST SAMPLER & SILENT AUCTION 1- 3 pm
Program to honor Don and Arvonne 3:00—4:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy music from Southeast area artists, and shopping for a variety of items in
the silent auction.
TICKET PRICES
Adults $15
Seniors $10 (65 and older) `
Children $5 (10 and under)
For more information call: 612-331-2302
SE Seniors helps people 65 years and older remain independent and safe at home.
Lilacs Giveaway!
LILACS GIVE AWAY
Because of upcoming construction Doran Cos has offered to give away 40 lilac bushes from their Main
St SE site. The bushes are mostly around 5’ tall ; 2 are white flowers and the
rest purple.
MHNA gardeners have reserved 10 so far, but there are many more needing good homes. Please call the
MHNA office to find out when and where pick-up will take place. Construction
crews will be digging them out week of April 9th. Pass the word!
Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) elections are approaching
Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) elections are approaching for our district ( #4).
Candidates can submit application to run for a seat on the commission from now until May
11, 2012. Not familiar with the NCEC? Here’s the scoop: When the NRP
((Neighborhood Revitalization Program) ended, the city replaced it with the
Community Participation Program (CPP). A board of commissioners, the NCEC,
oversees the new program. CPP provides funding for many MHNA activities.
Candidates for the commission must live in the district they intend to
represent and they must be present at the June 28th Commission
Elections.
For more info:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ncr/boards/ncec/WCMS1P-089624
Our neighborhood will send an elector and an alternate to the elections
to vote for a District 4 Commissioner. If you are interested in representing
Marcy-Holmes contact the MHNA office.
Arts Gala (April 21)
You are invited to attend and/or help with the 11th Annual Marcy Arts Gala,
Sat April 21, 2012
Calling all ARTISTS & DONORS!
WE NEED ART, WINE & BEER! You are the driving force behind our funding and
have a profound effect on the education of Marcy Open students. Please fill out
the Donor Agreement Form found on the Marcy Arts Partnership website or
http://marcy.mpls.k12.mn.us/artists. For questions see the Donor FAQ or contact Laura Cayere-King. Join us in raising funds for the wonderful
art-in residency programs we offer year after year. For a list of this year’s programs visit: http://marcy.mpls.k12.mn.us/artist_in_residence_program
Calling all GUESTS!
WE NEED FRIENDS AUNTS, UNCLES, GRANDPARENTS!! This ADULT ONLY event is for you.
Get to know your Marcy community. Tickets sales are a large part of our yearly funds and go directly to
our art-in-residency programs. You can
find invitations at the front office or on-line under the Marcy Arts
Partnership portion of the Marcy website to purchase at: http://marcyarts.revtrak.net/tek9.asp?pg=products&specific=jnkpkpn4&sess=67c22f013718213be3c7328e7ac9b736
Calling VOLUNTEERS:
WE NEED YOU!!! Gala Prep Week, April 16th
(any time you can help) through April 21st (All day). Jobs include building and setting up the gallery walls, main
stage, drink and food areas; clean up and sprucing up the entry, raffles areas,
food areas, and back yard. You can help
process the art, curate the event, and hang the art. Lots of pick-ups and
transports will be needed, if you have a truck and want to help, please sign
up. Can you hangs lights and climb a ladder, use a broom? We need strings of
lights, drapery andfabrics. We welcome everyone!
Please contact Laura Cayere-King at 612.807.2847, email me at marcyarts@gmail.com, or
fill out our online form found at http://marcy.mpls.k12.mn.us/volunteers_3. During the event you can help with our three
raffles, bartending, check in and check out, food service, and chair set up for
live auction.
THIS IS A GREAT COMMUNITY EVENT! You don’t have to be associated
with the school to enjoy the best party in town!
11th
Annual Marcy Arts Gala
Saturday,
April 21, 2012 6:00-11:00pm
The Soap
Factory 514 2nd St. SE
Live and silent art auctions; music by the
Brass Messengers; entertainment from Infiamatti Fire Circus, great food
and beverages donated by local establishments. Tickets $40 in advance/ $45 at
the door. Adults only please.
For
tickets call 612-692-0719 or visit http://marcy.mpls.k12.mn.us and
click
on Marcy Arts Partnership. Mail your payment (credit card/checks
payable
to MAP) to:
Marcy Open School, Attn: Laura Cayere-King,
415 4th Ave. SE, Mpls, MN 55414.
Please include contact info and
the number of tickets you want.
News from the Second Precinct
The good news – burglaries are down over
2011’s numbers. With continued education and outreach hopefully this number
will continue to come down – remind your neighbors to lock their storm and main
doors; pin windows and sliding doors (recommend having windows and doors open
no more than 6 inches); secure service and main garage doors; take valuables
out of vehicles; secure your bike to a solid object and use a quality lock; and observe and report any suspicious
activity by calling 911 as it happens.
On the increase, however is larceny (this
includes: theft, theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle parts, theft
of bicycle, theft of person) and we saw small increases in auto theft,
aggravated assault and robberies. Since some early March arrests, there have
been no more robberies.
· The 2nd precinct has seen an
increase of theft of home and commercial air conditioners – make sure that
window air conditioners are secured to the wind frame and make sure that if you
have a commercial air condition system that it gets check at least once a week..
The 2nd Precinct will be having Block club
training on Wednesday, April 11th at 6:30 p.m. at the 2nd Precinct – remember
you do not have to wait until National Night Out to have a block event.
The 2nd Precinct will be working to continue to maintain and increase out
outreach to the neighborhood by training more block leaders and building email
databases.
The 2nd Precinct is also working on plans for the Frozen Four (April 5th and
possibly the 7th) and Spring Jam (April 19th – 22nd.
As always if you have questions, comments and/or concerns contact:
Nick Juarez Crime Prevention Specialist MPD, 2nd Precinct 612-673-2797
Update to St. Anthony Falls Historic District Design Guidelines
The Community Planning and Economic Development Department (CPED) of the City of Minneapolis is updating the St. Anthony Falls Historic District Design Guidelines.
A draft of the design guidelines is available for viewing and
download here <http://www.minneapolismn.gov/www/groups/public/@cped/documents/webcontent/wcms1p-089453.pdf>
.
Comments on the draft guidelines can be made through April 18th using an
online survey <http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SAFDG>
More information on the project and its timeline can be found on the
project’s webpage
<http://www.minneapolismn.gov/hpc/hpc_st_anthony_falls_historic_district_design_guidelines>
.
FROLF Tournament (May 19)
First Annual Marcy-Holmes FROLF tournament May 19, 2012
Holmes Park 1 pm
Join your neighbors for the First
Annual Historic Marcy-Holmes Frolf Tournament! On May 19th, a
neighborhood wide frisbee golf tournament will be taking place which will
highlight 9 historic properties in the neighborhood. We’ll start at
Holmes Park behind Marcy Open School and end at Pracna on Main.
• Registration for this event
is in person at 9 am, May 19th at Holmes Park.
Event starts at Holmes Park at 1:00 pm. Registration is $10, maximum 20
participants.
• All participants will receive a tee-shirt as part of the registration
fee.
•Participants will be teamed up like regular golf, in mixed pairs.
They have to hit all nine goals, in no particular order. The holes are
set up so that there is a logical order, a general loop around the
neighborhood.
At all nine holes, participants will hear a little blurb about the historical
significance of the landmark in the development of the neighborhood and
Minneapolis.
• We will finish at Pracna where participants will be given a quiz about
the neighborhood. The score on the quiz subtracted from the score in the
game will determine who wins first, second, third. Prizes donated by
Vic’s Restaurant and Brasa Rotisserie.
If you don’t join us for somewhere in between, expect to see IFO’s (identified
flying objects) throughout the neighborhood as contestants vie for historic
glory!
For more info contact Paul
Buchanan at: buch0226@umn.edu
Or Melissa Bean at : office@marcy-holmes.org
Compostable yard waste bags required by law
Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers getting ready to take care of their yards
this year need to know which bags to use for yard waste.
Starting on garbage day in the week of April 9, 2012 – the beginning of
this year’s yard waste collection season – bagged yard waste put out for
collection must be in compostable bags – either paper bags or compostable
plastic bags – or reusable containers.
A four-week grace period will allow a transition for folks who have plastic
leaf bags filled from last season. An educational/instruction tag will be left
by collection crews during this four-week transition period.
Through trash day the week of April 30, leaves in non-compostable plastic bags from
last year will be collected. Due to the extra work and expense this requires,
however, the City requests that if you still have empty non-compostable plastic
bags, please do not fill them. After the week of April 30, yard waste in
plastic bags will be left and tagged for resident re-packaging.
Marcy Holmes: 2.5% Low-Interest Loan
The Marcy Holmes Neighborhood Association (MHNA), has made Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds available to property
owners of the Marcy Holmes neighborhood to make home improvements.
Loan Terms
· Minimum
loan amount: $4,000
· Maximum loan amount: $20,000
· Interest rate: 2.5% fixed
· No maximum income limit!
· Maximum repayment term 10 years.
· Additional terms, conditions and closing costs may apply and are subject to change without
notice. Financing is secured by a mortgage on the property.
Eligible Properties
1-4 unit, owner-occupied or absentee-owned residential structures located in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. Townhomes and condos
are not eligible.
Eligible Improvements
Eligible projects include most interior and exterior permanent improvements. You are required to collect 2 bids for any projects
costing $5,000 or more.
Earth Day (April 21)
Annual Earth Day River Clean Up is Sat April 21, 2012.
Members of the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity will be site coordinators this year.
Meet at Father Hennepin Bluffs Park, 6th Ave SE & Main St.
Rain or shine. Gloves and bags provided, along with coffee and water.
Help needed by all neighbors who value our riverfront.
Event is from 9:30 – noon.
If you have a truck we really need you to haul trash from the river’s edge up to 6th & Main.
Board/Member meeting agendas (March 20)
To: MHNA Board of Directors and General Membership
From: MHNA President Douglas Carlson
Re: Meetings on Tuesday March 20, 2012 at Pracna on Main, 117 Main St SE
Board at 6 pm, General Membership following at 7:30 pm.
BOARD AGENDA 6 pm
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2. Secretary’s Report – approve February minutes
3. Treasurer’s Report
4. Executive Committee Report
5. Safety & Livability Committee Report
6. Land Use Committee Report
7. Misc updates or any other announcements
GENERAL MEMBERSHIP 7:30 pm
1. Call to order, approve agenda
2. Approve January General Membership minutes
3. A few words from CM Diane Hofstede
4. Board actions from earlier tonight
5. Senator Kari Dziedzic with news from the legislature and taking questions from our audience
6. Any announcements or updates
MHNA (Marcy-Holmes Neighborhood Assoc) MEETINGS
for the months of MARCH, JUNE and OCTOBER of 2012
will be held at Pracna On Main, in the atrium, 117 Main St SE.
During these months, the Board of Directors will be meeting at 6 pm and the General Membership will meet at 7:30 PM.
MHNA meetings are open to the public and handicap accessible. If you need any special accommodation or ADA related accommodation (sign language interpreter for example) contact the MHNA office 5 business days in advance of the meeting.
Dinkytown Post Office to remain open
And this late news just in: The Dinkytown Post Office will STAY OPEN!!!
First Annual Historic Marcy-Holmes Frolf Tournament
Join your neighbors for the First Annual Historic Marcy-Holmes Frolf Tournament!
On May 19, 2012, a neighborhood wide frisbee golf tournament will be taking place which will highlight 9 historic properties in the neighborhood.
We’ll start at Holmes park behind the Marcy Open School and end at Pracna on Main.
If you don’t join us for somewhere in between, expect to see IFO’s (identified flying objects) throughout the neighborhood as contestants vie for historic glory!
For more info contact Paul Buchanan at: buch0226@umn.edu
Green Ideas & Ham (March 20)
Environment Minnesota presents Green Ideas & Ham: From Roots to Rooftops, focused around the subject of green roofs and landscaping for clean water.
This is part of a monthly breakfast forum series for March that will be taking place at the Red Stag Supperclub from 8:00-9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, March 20, 2012. There’s great food too and a chance to network!
The event costs $15 for each attendee. That includes a $5 donation to Environment Minnesota, and $10 to the Red Stag Supperclub. Click here to RSVP and donate $5 to Environment Minnesota ahead of time. http://www.webaction.org/site/R?i=Pjbs5g8N-G6HEblRO9-0kA
Student Involvement Committee (March 26)
MHNA’s Student Involvement Committee is meeting:
Monday March 26, 2012
7 pm
University Lutheran Church of Hope
601 13th Ave SE.
Please join board member Chris Meyer in exploring neighborhood issues of special interest to U students.
MHNA focus groups
MHNA has been holding focus groups this year to get input from people we don’t always hear from. The sessions have been fun and informative.
We’ll be using the ideas to put together a Neighborhood Priorities Plan to submit to the City.
So far we’ve talked with MHNA members, students, international students, non-student renters, riverfront neighbors, reps of places of worship, sorority house directors and creative neighbors.
We’ve scheduled two more for April; see below. Because they are limited to 10 people, and we spring for refreshments, we need RSVPs as soon as possible.
Attention landlords and property managers in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood ….
We’d like to invite you to a casual gathering to talk about your experiences here.
Join us on Monday April 9, 2012 at Kafe 421, 421 14th Ave SE from 7 – 8:30 PM
Our treat for non alcoholic beverages and snacks, you buy your own adult beverage. Limit 10 people. RSVP to MHNA by April 1st at: office@marcy-holmes.org or 612-623-7633
Attention business owners in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood…
We’d like to invite you to a casual gathering to talk about your experiences here.
Join us Monday April 30th from 7 – 8:30 pm at Pracna on Main, 117 Main St SE.
Our treat for non alcoholic beverages and snacks, you buy your own adult beverage. Limit 10 people. RSVP to MHNA by April 23rd at: office@marcy-holmes.org or 612-623-7633
Redistricting: Third Ward Boundaries may be changing
The Minneapolis Redistricting Group will hold two public hearings to receive public comment on proposed Minneapolis Ward and Park District maps.
The March 20, 2012 agenda and links to proposed maps can be seen at:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/redistricting/WCMS1P-088766
The March 21, 2012 agenda and proposed map links can be seen at:
http://www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/redistricting/WCMS1P-088775
MHNA Garden Group (April 14)
MHNA Garden Group will be meeting Monday April 2, 2012 from 6:30-7:30 (following the Safety/Livability meeting which starts at 5:30 pm).
We’ll be covering the schedule for garden season (work sessions; deciding plants and materials that need to be ordered; volunteers to take on bump-out gardens and the community flower garden; garden events; possible garden project fundraising; Food Hub info, etc.)
Please join us!
Marcy Open School plant sale
MARCY OPEN SCHOOL PLANT SALE order forms will be available March 30, 2012.
The sale takes place May 11 & 12.
Pick up a form at the school, online at marcy.mpls.k12.mn.us/ or at the MHNA garden meeting April 2nd.
Marcy Plant Sale, Friday, May 11 (noon-7pm) & Saturday, May 12 (8am-3pm)
Spring is around the corner and that means the Plant Sale fundraiser is approaching Think Spring, get your orders ready & support Marcy School teachers and classrooms!
Sustainable Communities Conference (March 23-24)
7th Annual Sustainable Communities Conference
March 23 and 24, 2012
Over one thousand community, business and local government leaders will envision and plan steps to achieve a thriving, just and resilient and Twin Cities!
Hosted by the Alliance for Sustainability 612-331-1099, with many partners including
* Sustainable Business Forum – Fri 3/23 7:30 am to 1:00 pm at the U of M
* Free Local Government Workshop – Fri 3/23 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm at the U of M and
* Free Community Conference – Sat 3/24 – 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, Hennepin Ave United Methodist Church, Mpls.
Sponsors and exhibitors are welcome!
http://www.afs.nonprofitoffice.com/2012Conference
Call Sean Gosiewski, Alliance for Sustainability, 612-331-1099 sean@afors.org
Trees Available from Tree Trust
Tree Trust is partnering with the Cities of Minneapolis and St. Louis Park to provide low-cost trees to residents. Trees must be planted on private property and may not be planted on boulevards.
One tree is available per property owner (maximum of five properties) on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.
Online ordering will be available HERE beginning March 12.
Each tree costs $25.
Tree species available:
Whitespire Birch (clump form) Honeycrisp Apple
Black Hills Spruce Princeton Elm
Bali Cherry Prairifire Crabapple
Red Bud (tree form) Bur Oak
Fall Fiesta Maple Ironwood
Consider running for the MHNA board
MHNA Board ELECTIONS are coming up.
If you have been a member of MHNA for a year, please consider running for a seat on the board.
Board meetings are held on the third Tuesday at 6 pm.
The board conducts the business of the association. You’ll meet interesting people who want to help improve our neighborhood. Term length is 2 years.
Contact the MHNA office if you are interested.
Ramp closure through March 23
Interstate 35W/4th Street SE ramp closure begins March 10, 2012
Ramp will be closed for two weeks
Minneapolis motorists may encounter delays and a detour as the ramp from 4th Street SE to northbound I-35W closes at 6 a.m. Saturday, March 10.
The ramp will be closed until Friday, March 23. During the closure posted detours will direct motorists north to New Brighton Boulevard in order to access northbound I-35W.
The closure is needed as part of city of Minneapolis water main work beneath the roadway.
For real-time traveler information anywhere in Minnesota visit www.511mn.org or dial 5-1-1.
Celebrate Southeast!
Southeast Seniors asks you to HOLD THE DATE …
APRIL 28, 2012
1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
… for a celebration and fundraiser in honor of 25 years of service by SE Seniors.
This year’s honorees will be Don and Arvonne Fraser.
SOUTHEAST SAMPLER & SILENT AUCTION 1- 3 pm
Program to honor Don and Arvonne 3:00—4:00 p.m.
Come and enjoy music from Southeast area artists, and shopping for a variety of items in the silent auction.
TICKET PRICES
Adults $15
Seniors $10 (65 and older)
Children $5 (10 and under)
For more information call: 612-331-2302
SE Seniors helps people 65 years and older remain independent and safe at home.