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Save Energy and Money
See Free Home Energy Workshop article at right for more information about this program being offered to eligible households in Cedar-Isles-Dean.
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CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about these events. CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, March 14
6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Meet with Meg
Tuesday,
March 13 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. 5th Precinct Lunch with Lisa Wednesday, March 28 Noon University of St. Thomas
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Free home energy visit program is expiring this month. Don't miss out! Sign up today.
(For more information, see article below: Last Chance for Free Home Energy Visit)
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board
Wednesday, March 146:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue The agenda will be posted on our website by March 8: www.cidna.org. All are welcome!
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Last Chance for Free Home Energy Visit!
Attend a free energy workshop by the end of March to qualify for a free home energy visit.
Attend a Community Energy Services presentation, then follow up with a home energy visit from a team of energy professionals who install energy savings materials and identify additional opportunities to save money in your home.
CIDNA NRP funds will reimburse the $30 co-pay for homeowners who attend a workshop by March 31, 2012.
Upcoming workshops:
Thursday, March 8
6:30 p.m.
Northeast Middle School
2955 Hayes St NE Map
Saturday, March 17
10:00 a.m.
Hale Elementary School
1220 54th St E Map
Tuesday, March 20
6:30 p.m.
Clara Barton Open School
4237 Colfax Avenue S Map
Click here for a complete listing of upcoming workshop dates.
Free refreshments and childcare are provided at each workshop.
Questions? Contact Ashley Robertson at 612-335-5869 or arobertson@mncee.org.
More information can also be found at www.mnces.org. Community Energy Services is a partnership with the CIDNA, Center for Energy and Environment, City of Minneapolis, CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy with funding provided by the MN Environment and Natural Resources Trust Fund and the City of Minneapolis block grants.
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Meet with Your Council Member
Meet With Meg Due to a conflict in the schedule, the next Meet with Meg will become Lunch with Leslie! Meet with Leslie Foreman, 10th Ward Policy Aide to ask questions and voice concerns. Tuesday, March 1312:00 - 1:00 p.m. 5th Precinct, Community Room 3101 Nicollet Avenue S Map Bring your own lunch. Cookies and lemonade are provided. Meet with Meg is held the second Tuesday of every month. Lunch with Lisa
Join 7th Ward Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and a discussion. Wednesday, March 2812:00 p.m. St. Thomas University, Minneapolis 1000 LaSalle Ave MapLunch is offered for $10. |
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Brownie Lake Area Plan Public Hearing
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Planning Committee will hold a public hearing on the Brownie Lake Area Plan.
Wednesday, March 14
6:30 p.m.
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board headquarters
2117 W. River Road Map
The plan, which will provide direction for the design of improvements around the lake, seeks to enhance bicycle and pedestrian trails and connections, restore native vegetation and improve water quality, and allow for current and future recreational opportunities.
If the Brownie Lake Area Plan is approved by the Planning Committee, the plan will go before the full Board March 21. Full board approval will set the stage for construction of site improvements in 2013.
For further information visit the project page on the MPRB website.
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Calhoun-Isles Sewer Improvements
Construction will begin Spring 2012 to replace portions of the existing regional sanitary sewer.
The project encompasses the area between Dean Parkway and East Calhoun Parkway, generally following the Midtown Greenway.
Tree removals has begun (south side of the Midtown Greenway between Thomas Avenue South and East Calhoun Parkway) to open a corridor for the sewer excavation.
Map of work area for 2012:
Visit the project webpage: www.metrocouncil.org/environment/Construction_Updates/index.htm
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Massing Options Proposed for Bigos Apartment Project
The CIDNA Land Use and Development Committee has met with Bigos Development and its architect, UrbanWorks Architecture, to consider three general massing concepts for the Weisman site on West Lake Street and Thomas Avenue South (Map).
The size of the project ranges from 150 to 170 units totaling approximately 240,000 gross square feet. The three options
proposed were: - 136-foot tower, the height of the existing Calhoun Beach
Club Apartments - 56-foot C-shaped building with the open end facing south toward Lake Calhoun
- 88-foot tower in an L-shape with the small part of the
L facing the Midtown Greenway.
Rough drawings of the options are presented at http://cidnalanduse.wordpress.com/.
The CIDNA Committee is requesting more information from the developer, and CIDNA will provide the opportunity for Bigos to formally present its proposal to the community and seek public feedback.
Please contact Bob Corrick, Chair, at corrickcdidna@gmail.com if you would like to participate, or if you would like to submit questions or comments. See the CIDNA website for future public meetings and developments.
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Get Involved with Redistricting
Minneapolis residents can play an important role in redistricting.
Every 10 years, following the US Census, voting districts are redrawn to reflect shifts in the population. This includes the ward and park board boundaries within the City of Minneapolis. The new voting boundaries will be used in the 2012 election and beyond.
The redistricting process is currently under way in Minneapolis and being led by a citizen advisory group appointed by the Minneapolis Charter Commission.
For more information, visit the City's Redistricting 2012 webpage.
Residents can email questions or ideas about maps or documents to the Redistricting Group at Redistricting2012@minneapolismn.gov.
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Trees for $25
Tree Trust is partnering with the City of Minneapolis to provide low-cost trees to residents.
Ordering for this popular spring program starts on March 12th. One tree is available per property owner on a first-come, first-served basis and while supplies last.
To find out what types of trees are available and to order online, visit www.treetrust.org beginning March 12. Each tree costs $25.
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No More Plastic Bags for Yard Waste!
As of the start of yard waste collection season this spring, Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling is banning the use of plastic bags to contain yard waste.
Leaves and other yard waste must be put in compostable bags, kraft paper bags or reusable containers (no larger than 33 gallons, with sturdy handles) eliminating the need for the City to debag yard waste before composting. This results in lower yard waste processing costs and a higher quality finished compost.
For more information, see www.minneapolismn.gov/solid-waste/yardwaste/index.htm.
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Grants Available for Water-Friendly Landscaping
Help protect clean water as you beautify your yard. The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is offering grants for projects that protect water resources in a variety of ways, whether or not you live on a lake or stream. Polluted stormwater runoff is the biggest water quality problem in Minnesota. The MCWD encourages practices that catch polluted stormwater before it enters sewers and will pay for up to half of the cost (maximum grant: $2,500) and help you plan what's best for you. - Eligible projects include raingardens, pervious pavers, and other projects that capture and filter stormwater.
Grants are available for improvements to private property including residential and business. For more information, contact Joe Barten, MCWD Cost Share Specialist, at 952-641-4523 or jbarten@minnehahacreek.org
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Thank you for reading this newsletter. If you are interested in volunteering in the neighborhood, please contact Monica Smith at 612-821-0131 or info@cidna.org.
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Sincerely,
Monica Smith
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association
info@cidna.org |
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