CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about these events. Meet with Meg Monday, February 11 Noon 5th Precinct Dean/Cedar Lake Parkways CAC Tuesday, February 12 6:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, February 13 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Lunch with Lisa Wednesday, February 20 Noon St. Thomas Park Siding Park Public Meeting Tuesday, March 12 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison
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Your opinion matters!
Read on for neighborhood news and learn about opportunities to voice your opinion about local issues.
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, February 13 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map Click here to download the complete agenda. All are welcome!
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Depot Street Closure Set for February 11
Cedar Lake Area Sewer Improvements Project Update The closure of Depot St. between Sunset Blvd. and St. Paul Ave. is scheduled for Monday, February 11. Motorists and pedestrians will be directed to use St. Louis Ave., St. Paul Ave., Chowen Ave. S. and Cedar Lake Ave. to bypass the Depot St. closure (see map below). Note: Cedar Beach Apartment residents will still be able to access their garage via a single lane on the east side of Depot St. The closure will remain in place for approximately five months. 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. Project area: 
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Dean Parkway and Cedar Lake Parkway Trails
The Park Board's Community Advisory Committee (CAC) continues to focus on trail improvements along Dean and Cedar Lake Parkways.
The next meeting of the CAC is: Tuesday, February 12 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. This project involves redesign and construction of the existing trails and lighting. Improvements to known trail conflict areas, lighting, signage, and trail connections to both on and off-road trail systems comprise the project's scope. These improvements are not expected to change the current use of this popular trail segment that threads through so many urban amenities. 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. Project area for Dean Parkway and Cedar Lake CAC:
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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, February 9, Noon-4:00 p.m. at Brookdale Library, Brooklyn Center ( map). For more information: www.hennepin.us/fixitclinic
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Meet with Your Council Member
Meet with 10th Ward Council Member Meg Tuthill to ask questions and voice concerns.
Monday, February 1112:00 - 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, February 20
Noon St. Thomas University, Minneapolis 1000 La Salle Ave MapLunch is offered for $10.
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Clean Water Open House
The Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) wants you to weigh in on clean water. MCWD is hosting an open house to find out what aspects of protecting clean water are important to you. Your opinions will help them decide their next steps as they work to manage and protect local water resources. Wednesday, February 136:30-8:00 p.m. (with a brief program at 7:00 p.m.) Bakken Museum 3537 Zenith Ave S MapIf you can't make the open house, you can comment online. Visit: www.WeighInOnCleanWater.com For more information on MCWD, visit www.minnehahacreek.org.
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Soup with the Supe
An evening with Dr. Bernadeia Johnson, Superintendent of Minneapolis Public Schools.
Enjoy dinner and conversation with Dr. Johnson to ask questions and learn more about the vision for our schools. Thursday, February 286:00-8:00 p.m. Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Avenue S. MapFor more information: Click here to download a flier with details.
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Public Input Needed for Park Siding Park Restoration and Playground Redesign
Work has begun on the restoration and playground redesign at Park Siding Park. Metropolitan Council Environmental Services (MCES), in conjunction with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board, has scheduled a public information meeting to receive input from residents on alternative playground designs.
Public Information Meeting Tuesday, March 12 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. (A short presentation will be given at approximately 6:30 p.m) Jones-Harrison 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map The public meeting will serve as an opportunity for residents to provide feedback on park design alternatives. Illustrated plans and project schedule information will be available. Residents' feedback about the design alternatives will assist the project team in finalizing design plans. The park restoration is anticipated to be completed in early July. More information is available at www.metrocouncil.org/sewerconstructionupdates. Meeting materials and questionnaires will be available at the website by the meeting date. Project questions can be directed to Adam Gordon, MCES Project Manager: Adam.Gordon@metc.state.mn.us or 651-602-4508. The restoration of Park Siding Park is part of the MCES Hopkins-St. Louis Park-Minneapolis Regional Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project.
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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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