CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about
these events. CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, September 10 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Park Siding Park Garden Clean Up and Naturalist Program
Saturday, September 27 9:00 a.m. Park Siding Park - SAVE THE DATE - CIDNA Fall Festival Sunday, October 12 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Park Siding Park
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Southwest LRT: Minneapolis City Council
approves municipal consent.
See below for more information.
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, September 10
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map
Agenda includes:
- Lisa Goodman, City Council Member, Ward 7
- Anita Tabb, Park Board Commissioner, District 4
Click here to view the tentative agenda.
All are welcome!
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Park Siding Park Garden Events
Join us for the fun!
Saturday, September 27
Park Siding Park
3113 28th St W Map
9:00 a.m. Help clean up the gardens.
We will be planting tulip bulbs and weeding the gardens in advance of the Fall Festival.
No gardening experience necessary.
Tools will be provided. Bring work gloves
if possible.
9:00 - 11:00 a.m. Naturalist Program - Bees, Butterflies, and Bugs: Gardening for Pollinators 
Let's help our garden friends! Come join
a Minneapolis Park Naturalist to learn about the exciting world of gardening & pollinators. Plant pollinators are crucial visitors to the garden, yet are in decline due to habitat loss, misuse of pesticides, diseases and parasites. Come learn how Minnesota plants and insects survive together. A naturalist will introduce and engage kids with hands-on gardening activities and crafts, and teach how to plant a garden for pollinators' right in your own backyard!
Contact info@cidna.org for more information.
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Southwest LRT News
On Friday, August 29, the Minneapolis City Council voted 10 to 3 to give municipal consent for the Southwest Light Rail Transit Project.
The vote comes after council members approved three binding agreements that, among other things, assure that the land under the freight rail line in the affected Kenilworth Corridor would remain in public hands. Minneapolis was the final city to give municipal consent to the project, allowing the Metropolitan
Council to seek approval from the federal government to enter Final Engineering.
Click here to read the complete notice on the City's website.
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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 Monday, September 8th through Friday, September 12th, both the bicycle and walking path will be closed on the south side of W Lake St, from Thomas Ave S to East Calhoun
Parkway, as construction progresses in this area. Detour signs
will be posted, rerouting bikers and walkers to the north side of
W Lake St.
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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The Community Development & Regulatory Services Committee will consider amending Chapters 360, 362, and 363 of the Minneapolis
Code of Ordinances.
Tuesday, September 9
1:30 p.m.
City Hall, Room 317
350 S 5th St Map
If approved, the proposed ordinance changes will do two things:
- Eliminate requirements that some restaurants in the City sell a certain amount of food, compared to the amount of alcohol they sell.
- Create a new set of tools the City can use to take action against establishments that create problems in neighborhoods.
Additional information is available at: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/business-licensing.
You are invited to attend to express you opinion and/or submit
such in writing by sending an email to linda.roberts@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.
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Backyard Compost Bin Sale - Order Now!
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 (ordering deadline is Noon on Thursday, September 11) 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 (by noon on Thursday, September 11) to pick up 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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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.
Upcoming Open Houses:
Tuesday, September 16
5:00 - 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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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 event:Thursday, September 18 - Saturday, September 20University of MN Parking Lot C66 2904 Fairmount Street SE Minneapolis, MN Map
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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Celebrate New Trails along Dean Parkway and Cedar Lake
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate the completion of the new trails along Dean Parkway, at Point Beach at Cedar Lake and along Brownie Lake.
Friday, September 196:00 p.m.
Location to be announced. Information regarding this project may be found on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board web page, or by contacting Deb Bartels, Project Manager, at dbartels@minneapolisparks.org or 612-230-6438.
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Lunch with Lisa
Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch
and a discussion.
 Wednesday, September 24Noon - 1 pm University of St Thomas 10th and LaSalle, Mpls Map
Lunch is offered for $10. Arrive early to get your lunch and a good seat. Discussion starts promptly at noon. RSVP to 612-673-2207 or ruth.weakly@minneapolismn.gov is not required but appreciated. |
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Election Judges Needed
Election judges are needed for the General Election on November 4th.
For more information about serving as an election judge and
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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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