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The Southwest LRT project staff recommends building shallow tunnels for LRT trains through the Kenilworth Corridor, eliminating the proposed LRT station at 21st Street and keeping existing freight rail service in the area. Click here to read the News Release.
Next steps in the process:
Wednesday, October 9 The Southwest LRT Corridor Management Committee (CMC)* is expected to
vote on the scope and budget recommendation on:
Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
St. Louis Park Recreation Center
Banquet Room, 2nd Floor
3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park Map
*The CMC Corridor is an advisory body made up of mayors of corridor cities, Hennepin County commissioners and others.
Thursday, October 10The Metropolitan Council will host a public open house to receive public input
on the project office's recommendation for the scope and basic design of the Southwest LRT project in Minneapolis.Public Open House
Thursday, October 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. Kenwood Community Center 2101 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis MapThis open house will provide an opportunity for community members to ask questions and give feedback on the draft recommendation before the Metropolitan Council considers it. At this open house, the public will be able to talk with Council members and project staff one-to-one and view engineering drawings of the shallow tunnels. No testimony or formal presentations are planned. Comment cards will be provided. Click here to view the Open House flier.
Wednesday, October 16
The Metropolitan Council is scheduled to vote on the scope and budget of the Southwest LRT on:
Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 390 Robert St. N, St. Paul Map
If approved by the Council, project staffers plan to submit LRT plans to the five
cities and Hennepin County for municipal consent by late 2013. The following
items will be in the municipal consent plans:
- Station locations
- Location of LRT tracks above, below or at ground level
- General dimension, elevation or alignment of routes and crossings
- Location and length of the LRT line
For more information about Southwest LRT
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Sewer Construction Updates
Paving Update: Due to the approaching colder temperatures and longer cure time needed for concrete restoration, it is currently anticipated that temporary asphalt paving will need to occur in areas where concrete restoration has not started (this includes westbound Sunset Blvd. between Drew Ave. S. and France Ave., and driveway aprons along westbound Sunset Blvd.).
Permanent concrete restoration work will occur next spring, along with boulevard restoration and other final project activities.
France Ave S / West Lake St:
Sewer pipe installation is anticipated to resume on France Ave. S. today (October 7th). Westbound Lake St. is anticipated to be reduced to a single lane for installation work. Lake St. lane closures at the France Ave. S. intersection are anticipated to continue over the next several weeks as installation work moves through the intersection.
For more information:
To sign up for project email updates, please send an email
to bgrand@zanassoc.com stating that you would like to receive Cedar Lake Area Sewer Improvements email updates.
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
Southwest LRT Corridor Management Committee Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.
St. Louis Park Recreation Center
Banquet Room, 2nd Floor
3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park (see above for more information) Park Siding Park Garden Clean Up
Tuesday, October 8, 1:00 p.m. Park Siding Park West 28th Street at Dean Court Click here for more information CIDNA Board Meeting
Wednesday, October 9, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Click here to see the agenda
Southwest LRT Public Open House
Thursday, October 10, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Kenwood Community Center
2101 W Franklin Ave, Minneapolis (see above for more information) CIDNA Fall Festival
Sunday, October 13, 1:00-4:00 p.m. Park Siding Park West 28th Street at Dean Court Don't miss this opportunity to join in neighborhood family fun. Socialize with neighbors and discuss important neighborhood issues with CIDNA board members and members of our city government. Delicious picnic fare will be provided by
CIDNA and generous local merchants. Your children will enjoy a moonwalk, face painting, fire engine rides, and other exciting activities. Volunteers are needed for set-up, tear-down, assisting with food and beverages,
and supervising children's games. Please contact Elaine May at emay1@comcast.net if you will be able to help us on this fun-filled day! Metropolitan Council Vote on Southwest LRT
Wednesday, October 16, 3:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 390 Robert St. N, St. Paul (see above for more information) Annual Wine Tasting Fundraiser
Wednesday, October 30, 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Ave S 100% of proceeds from advance ticket sales goes directly to CIDNA.
Tickets: $25 in advance/$30 at door. For advanced ticket sales to support the Cedar-Isles-Dean neighborhood, contact David Shirley at david.nitrox@gmail.com. Special thanks to event sponsors: Uptown Cafeteria - Calhoun Square - Chino Latino, a Parasole Restaurant - Great Clips - Hennepin Lake Liquor
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Quick Links...
Southwest Transitway:
Midtown Corridor Alternatives Analysis:
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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 Monica Smith at info@cidna.org or 612-821-0131 at least five days before our event. |
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