CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about
these events. CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, August 13 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Park Siding Park Garden Clean Up
Saturday, August 23 9:00 a.m.
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Southwest LRT: Final public hearings will be held this month prior to the municipal consent vote.
See below for more information.
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, August 13
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map
Agenda includes:
- Lisa Goodman, City Council Member, Ward 7
Click here to view the complete tentative agenda.
All are welcome!
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Public Hearings on Southwest LRT
Final public hearings to be held on
Southwest LRT prior to the municipal consent vote.
Joint Public Hearing for Hennepin County Regional Railroad Authority and Metropolitan Council
Wednesday, August 13
4:30 p.m. Open House
5:30 p.m. Hearing begins
Minneapolis Central Library, Pohlad Hall
300 Nicollet Mall Map
Public Hearing for City of Minneapolis
Tuesday, August 19
6:00 p.m.
City Hall, Room 317
350 South 5th St Map
The Minneapolis City Council will vote on municipal consent for
the project at a later date.
Written comments will be accepted by the City of Minneapolis through Tuesday, August 19. They can be submitted to councilcomment@minneapolismn.gov or mailed to
T&PW Committee Coordinator, Room 304 City Hall, 350 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
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Sewer Construction Update
Cedar Lake Area Sewer Improvements project update: as of August 6, 2014
W. 28th Street Concrete Restoration and Alley Closure Postponed
Due to unanticipated scheduling complications, the final concrete restoration on the south side of W. 28th St. at the alley just west of Xerxes Ave. S. (and the subsequent alley access closure) was unable to begin on August 6. The start date for this closure and restoration work will need to be rescheduled.
Stay Informed Project website: www.metrocouncil.org/sewerconstructionupdates Email updates: 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 Project email updates. Project Contact:Tim O'Donnell, MCES Citizen Liaison 651-602-1269 or tim.odonnell@metc.state.mn.us |
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Hazardous Waste Collection Events
Hennepin County organizes collection events throughout the year to give residents more convenient local disposal options for their household hazardous wastes.
The county is offering several collection events this summer.
Upcoming events:
Thursday, August 7 - Saturday, August 9
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
South High School
3131 19th Ave S Map
Thursday, August 21 - Saturday, August 23
9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. each day
PLEASE NOTE: Electronics will NOT be accepted at any of the events. Go to www.hennepin.us/collectionevents for a complete listing of dates, locations and accepted materials.
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Compost Facilities Now Available
Minneapolis residents can bring compostable material to two drop-off sites.
More locations may become available this summer and fall to make dropping off organics more convenient.
Materials you can drop off include all food waste, food-soiled and non-recyclable paper (paper plates, napkins, pizza boxes), and other compostable organic materials such as coffee grounds and filters, cotton swabs, dryer lint and wooden freezer pop sticks.
Drop off your organic materials in a compostable bag (either paper or certified compostable plastic). Larger items such as pizza boxes and wax coated boxes don't need to be bagged.
For more information: For locations, hours, frequently asked questions, and a list of what is and isn't accepted, see www.minneapolismn.gov/organics or call 612-673-2917.
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Construction on Lake Street
CenterPoint Energy is replacing the natural
gas pipeline on Lake Street.
Construction area is along
W Lake Street from Excelsior Blvd to James Ave S.
Beginning August 11th, crews will be working in the southern driving lane of eastbound W Lake St, between W Calhoun Pkwy and Thomas Ave S. Two lanes of traffic will be maintained at all times.
Construction at Dean Pkwy and the Excelsior Blvd split is near completion. Restoration will begin on August 11th.
On August 13th, a second crew will begin construction at East Lake Calhoun Parkway and James Avenue S. Crews will be occupying part of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board property. Access to the Tin Fish will remain open to bicyclists and pedestrians. Construction in this area is expected to last approximately four weeks.
Click here to view a construction area map. Click here for more information and to sign up for e-mail updates on the West Lake Street construction project.
Construction inquiries: 612-321-5329
Restoration concerns: 612-321-5042
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Primary Election Day
Primary election day is Tuesday, August 12.
Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Minneapolis City Hall is open for in-person absentee voting Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturday, August 9, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., as well as extended hours on the final day of absentee voting, Monday, August 11, until 5 p.m. For more information about absentee voting, click here.
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Lunch with Lisa
Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch
and a discussion.
 Wednesday, August 20
University of St. Thomas
Minneapolis campus
Noon - 1:00 p.m.
The topic will be the Nicollet Mall Reconstruction. Lunch is offered for $10. To be added to the Ward 7 mailing list, contact Ruth.Hamann@minneapolismn.gov. |
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Park Siding Park Garden Event
Join us for the garden clean up event at
Park Siding Park:
Saturday, August 23
Beginning at 9:00 a.m.
No gardening experience necessary.
Tools will be provided. Bring work gloves
if possible.
Clean up events will be held the 4th Saturday of each month through September. Volunteers needed! Contact info@cidna.org for more information.
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Accessory Dwelling Units Open Houses
Share your thoughts about a potential policy change to allow for accessory dwelling units (granny flats) in Minneapolis.
City staff will provide research from other communities where granny flats are allowed, and will take feedback about how these could work in Minneapolis neighborhoods.
There are four Open Houses scheduled (please note: some the dates have been changed from previously announced):
Saturday, August 23
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Presentation at 10:30 a.m. Hosmer Community Library 347 E 36th St MapWednesday, August 275:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presentation at 5:30 p.m. Eastside Neighborhood Services 1700 2nd St NE MapTuesday, September 165:00 - 7:00 p.m. Presentation at 5:30 p.m. North Regional Library 1315 Lowry Ave N MapWednesday, September 177:00 - 9:00 p.m. for more information.
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Backyard Compost Bin Sale
Pre-order a compost bin and pick it up in the neighborhood!
Backyard composting is a great way to turn food and yard waste into a nutrient-rich resource, and Hennepin County is selling compost bins to help you get started.
Bins are 3' x 3' x 3', made of cedar and wire mesh, and cost $45.
You can pre-order bins online now for convenient pick-up on Friday, September 12, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Chowen Triangle, W 28th St and Chowen Ave (date and time are firm) at the CIDNA/Metro Blooms plant distribution event for the rain garden project. Note: If that pick up date does not work, you may also arrange to pick up the compost bin at the County's facility in Brooklyn Park.
Guidelines:
- You must submit a pre-order to get a bin at the CIDNA location; there will be no additional bins available for sale at the events.
- You must pay by check at pick-up
For more information and to order your bin: please go to:
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Tree Grant Program
CIDNA NRP funds are available to help residents maintain and promote healthy trees in the Cedar-Isles-Dean neighborhood.
Program details: Grants are available to CIDNA property owners
to help defray the costs of:
- Removing dead or diseased trees
- Treating diseased trees
- Planting new trees
- Removing buckthorn
The grants for all of the above will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, as funds are available. Effective date as of June 21, 2013 (the solstice storm).
Go to www.cidna.org for all the details or click here to download
the program application and guidelines.
Questions: Please contact Monica Smith at info@cidna.org or
612-821-0131.
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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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