CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about these events. Dean/Cedar Lake Parkways CAC Tuesday, January 8 6:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, January 9 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Meet with Meg Monday, January 14 Noon 5th Precinct Lunch with Lisa Wednesday, January 23 Noon St. Thomas Dean/Cedar Lake Parkways CAC Tuesday, January 29 6:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center Dean/Cedar Lake Parkways Open HouseThursday, January 31 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bakken Museum Dean/Cedar Lake Parkways CAC Tuesday, February 12 6:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center
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Happy New Year from CIDNA!
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, January 9 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map The agenda will be posted on the CIDNA website by
Monday, January 7. All are welcome!
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Southwest Light Rail Transit Update
The public comment period to respond to the Draft Environmental Impact Statement (DEIS), for the Southwest Transitway closed on December 31, 2012.On January 1, 2013, the Responsible Governmental Unit (RGU) responsibilities for the Southwest Transitway project were officially transitioned to the Metropolitan Council. It is anticipated that the environmental documents related to the Southwest Transitway project will be available on the Metropolitan Council's website on Monday, January 7 or shortly thereafter. To read CIDNA's response to the DEIS, please click here. |
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Park Board Convenes Community Advisory Committee for Dean and
Cedar Lake Parkways
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will convene a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to help plan trail improvements along Dean and Cedar Lake Parkways.
The first meeting will be held: Tuesday, January 8 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center 2101 W Franklin Ave. MapAll are welcome to attend, and time will be set aside for public comment and questions. Community members and park users are also encouraged to complete an online survey regarding trail improvements through January 15.
The project will include improvements to known trail conflict areas, lighting, signage, and regional trail connections. Improvements are expected to enhance the current use of the trails. Construction is expected in fall 2013.
The CAC represents the range of park users. Members will act as liaisons to their respective communities and will work with MPRB staff and consultants to develop a preferred trail improvement plan, which, upon completion, will be forwarded to the Board for approval.
Additional CAC meetings are scheduled for January 29 and February 12, both from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Kenwood Community Center. An Open House, at which the public can review, and comment on, the draft plans, will be held January 31 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Bakken Museum, 3537 Zenith Ave S.
For further information, please visit the project page at www.minneapolisparks.org/DeanCedarTrails or call 612-230-6438. To receive email updates on this and other projects, click here.
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Meet with Your Council Member
Meet with 10th Ward Council Member Meg Tuthill to ask questions and voice concerns.
Monday, January 1412:00 - 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 Monday of every month.
Lunch with Lisa
Join 7th Ward Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and a discussion.
Wednesday, January 23
Noon St. Thomas University, Minneapolis 1000 La Salle Ave MapLunch is offered for $10.
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Two Sewer Projects in Cedar-Isles-Dean
Cedar Lake Area Sewer Improvements Project
Sewer construction work continues with the excavation of a tunnel under the Kenilworth Trail (see area photo below). In mid-January crews will be clearing brush and small trees and preparing the excavation site, and soon after will begin the excavation of the pit.
Parking will be restricted on Depot St once the work begin (signs will be posted).
The tunneling pit will remain in place until construction concludes in late 2013. Further construction activities in the neighborhood (such as laying pipe) are anticipated to begin in the spring.
Project information is available at www.metrocouncil.org/sewerconstructionupdates.
If you have questions about the project, please contact
Tim O'Donnell, Citizen Liaison, at 651-602-1269 or tim.odonnell@metc.state.mn.us.
To sign up for project email updates, please send an email to bgrand@zanassoc.com stating that you would like to receive Cedar Lakes Area Sewer Improvements email updates.
West Lake Street and Irving Avenue South Sewer Improvements
A new sewer project has begun to repair approximately two miles of regional sanitary sewer on portions of West Lake St and Irving Ave S. The work is expected to be completed in July 2013.
For more information on this projects, go to: Metropolitan Council Sewer Planning and Construction webpage.
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Fix-It Clinic
Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair to Hennepin County's Fix-It Clinic.The next event is Saturday, January 12, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at Lyndale Farmstead Park Recreation Center, 3900 Bryant Ave S ( map). For more information: www.hennepin.us/fixitclinic |
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NIP Seniors Program Looking
for Volunteers
Handyperson Wanted!
Help an elderly Minneapolis resident stay in their home. Assist with minor repairs to make certain that their home is safe. Snowbirds, retirees, and trainees welcome (over the age of 18). You must have some experience to ensure that the work is done correctly (license not required). Choose your own schedule as a volunteer.
Please contact Jeanne the Neighborhood Involvement Program (NIP) Seniors Program Volunteer Coordinator at srvolunteer@neighborhoodinvolve.org or call 612-746-8549 for more information. Visit www.neighborhoodinvolve.org.
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Snow Emergency Information
Stay informed about winter parking restrictions.
The City offers a number of ways to be alerted about Snow Emergency parking restrictions, including Facebook and Twitter! Click this link to learn more: Stay Informed
Learn more about Snow Emergency Parking Rules at this link.
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Thank you for reading this newsletter. If you are interested in volunteering in the neighborhood, please let me know how you would like to help.
The Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association (CIDNA) invites and encourages participation by every resident to each program, service and event organized by CIDNA. Should you require an accommodation in order for you to fully participate, or if you require this document in a different format, please let us know by contacting me at least five days before our event.
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Sincerely,
Monica Smith
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association
info@cidna.org or 612-821-0131 |
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