CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about
these events.
CIDNA Bike & Pedestrian Safety Committee Meeting
Thursday, November 65:45 p.m. Caribou Coffee CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, November 12 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Southwest Light Rail West Lake Station Saturday, November 15 11:00 a.m. Meet at Greenway access behind Whole Foods CIDNA Art Mart Sunday, November 23 3:30 - 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison
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See you at the 2nd Annual CIDNA Art Mart on Sunday, November 23!
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CIDNA Bike & Pedestrian Safety Committee Meeting
All are welcome at this joint meeting with members from the West Calhoun Neighborhood Council.
Thursday, November 65:45 p.m. Caribou Coffee Calhoun Commons, 3044 Excelsior Blvd Map
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, November 12
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map
Agenda includes:
- Lisa Goodman, City Council Member, Ward 7
- Presentation for pending application to remodel
2728 Chowen and split the existing lot
Click here to view the tentative agenda.
All are welcome!
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Fall Street Sweeping Continues
Street sweeping continues in Cedar-Isles-Dean. 
"No Parking" signs will be posted at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept.
To look up the exact date of sweeping for your street, go to Street Sweeping Schedule Lookup webpage.
Reminder: Do not rake leaves into the street. It's against the
law and bad for our lakes. Yard waste will be collected through
the week of November 17th.
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Southwest LRT
Learn more about Southwest Light Rail
West Lake Station Tour the projected West Lake Station site. Hear Light Rail planners and local officials describe plans for the station, access to the platform, Kiss and Ride vehicle access, street re-alignment, vertical circulation from Lake St. bridge, etc. Saturday, November 15 11:00 a.m. Meet at Greenway access behind Whole Foods This is your chance to picture the station in its setting, hear directly from planners, and ask questions. Sponsored by CIDNA, West Calhoun Neighborhood Council,
and SWLRT.
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CIDNA Art Mart
Shop the Second Annual CIDNA Art Mart.
Support local artists and vendors of all ages. Sunday, November 233:30-6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Ave Additional artists and vendors welcome. Contact info@cidna.org for more information.
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2015 City of Minneapolis Budget Process
Public hearings for proposed 2015 City budget.
The Minneapolis City Council is considering the Mayor's budget proposal and will vote to adopt a final 2015 budget in December. Before that vote, there will be two hearings for the public to comment on the 2015 budget proposal. Public Hearings:Tuesday, November 18 at 6:05 p.m.City Hall, Room 317 350 South 5th St MapWednesday, December 10 at 6:05 p.m.City Hall, Room 317 350 South 5th St For more information about the proposed budget, go www.minneapolismn.gov/finance/budget. |
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2015 Park Board Budget
Park Board Superintendent Jayne Miller presented her proposed budget for 2015.
The proposed budget and related documents are available for viewing at www.minneapolisparks.org/budget or by calling 612-230-6400. The public may comment on the proposed budget during the following times: Wednesday, November 5 Public Comment Session - Administration and Finance Committee meeting, Park Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis. The Committee meeting will follow the Board's regular meeting at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 19 Public Comment Session - Regular Board meeting, Park Board Headquarters, 2117 West River Road, Minneapolis, at 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 10 Public Hearing and Board Approval of 2015 Budget - City of Minneapolis public hearing on 2015 tax levy and 2015 Budget, City Hall, Council Chambers Room 317, 350 South 5th Street, Minneapolis, at 6:05 p.m. |
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Later with Lisa
Save the date for Later with Council Member Lisa Goodman.
 Monday, December 15late afternoon The Normandy Details will be available next month. There will be no Lunch with Lisa in November or December.
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Park Siding Gardeners
A big thanks to our volunteer gardeners!
Volunteers tend the gardens at Park Siding Park from April to October to keep them looking beautiful for all to enjoy. Special thanks to our crew leader -- Sherry Brooks from the Park Board. 
Some of our great volunteers from left to right: Sandi Larson, Carol Shorrock, James Reid, Dave Ruebeck, Sherry Brooks, Claire Ruebeck, Gail Lee and Park Board naturalist Elizabeth.
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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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Residential Organics Drop-Off
Did you know up to 40% of your household trash can be composted? Participate in the residential organics drop-off program today.  Minneapolis residents can bring compostable material to five drop-off sites. Three easy steps to participate: - Collect organics in compostable bags (paper or plastic)from your kitchen, bathroom and laundry room.
- Bring your bagged organics to the drop-off site.
- Place the bagged organics into the organics carts during the hours of operation.
Click here to view the Organics Drop-Off program brochure and go to the City's Organics website for more information including locations and hours.
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18th Annual CIDNA Fall Festival
Thanks to all the neighbors who came out to enjoy the festival on a beautiful fall day in our neighborhood park.
Special thanks to Fall Festival Chair Elaine May, festival volunteers and to these sponsors who
made the festival possible:
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Cedar Lake Park Association
Keep in touch with Cedar Lake Park Association.
Click here to read their 25th Anniversary newsletter.
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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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