CIDNACalendar of Events See newsletter at right for more information about
these events. Southwest LRT Minneapolis Station Open Houses
Thursday, April 25:30 - 7:30 p.m. andWednesday, April 8 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. Location for both meetings: Dunwoody College of Technology Pedestrian and Bike Safety Committee
Thursday, April 27:00 p.m. Caribou Coffee, Calhoun Commons CIDNA Board Meeting Wednesday, April 8 6:00 p.m. Jones-Harrison NRP Committee Meeting Wednesday, April 22
3:30 p.m.
Rustica
Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday, April 25 9:30 a.m.- Noon Cedar Lake at 25th St W Lunch with Lisa
Wednesday, April 29Noon University of St. Thomas - SAVE THESE DATES - CIDNA Annual Meeting Wednesday, May 13 Evening
Jones-Harrison Cedar Lake South Beach Community Meetings
Tuesday, May 19
Tuesday, June 16
Tuesday, July 14 all meeting are 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. and will be held at
Jones-Harrison Residence.
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Southwest LRT Station Design - Community Open Houses
The public is invited to attend open houses to learn about Southwest LRT station features and amenities and to provide feedback on station design concepts.
The Southwest LRT Project has developed several different station architecture concepts to fit into different settings.
This open house is an opportunity to learn about station design and give feedback to project staff. You can also hear
a brief presentation on station design at the beginning of
each open house.
Minneapolis Station Open Houses: Thursday, April 25:30 - 7:30 p.m. andWednesday, April 8 7:30 - 9:30 a.m. (note: this meeting is in the morning) Location for both meetings: Dunwoody College of Technology 818 Dunwoody Blvd Map For those who cannot attend, meeting materials and a comment form will be available online at www.swlrt.org under Public Involvement. Click here for more information.
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CIDNA Board Meeting
Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.
Wednesday, April 8
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Map
Agenda includes:
- Council Member Lisa Goodman, Ward 7
- Multimodal Transportation Study work session
from (7:30-8:00)
Click here to view the tentative agenda.
All are welcome!
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CIDNA Committee Meetings
Please join us for one or both of these neighborhood committee meetings.
Pedestrian and Bike Safety Committee
Thursday, April 27:00 p.m. Caribou Coffee, Calhoun Commons 3044 Excelsior Boulevard MapNRP Committee
Wednesday, April 223:30 p.m. Rustica, Calhoun Village 3220 W Lake St Map The NRP Committee is seeking a new committee chair. Please consider serving on the committee. Contact Monica at info@cidna.org for more information. All are welcome to attend these meetings. |
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Public Forum on Minneapolis Parks
The League of Women Voters of Minneapolis invites you to a public forum titled Minneapolis Parks: Old and New Protecting the Public Interest.
The forum will focus on some of the current issues before the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board regarding how parks might be additionally funded in the future Tuesday, April 77:00 - 8:30 p.m. Armatage Park Community Center 2500 W 57th St MapThe event includes a panel discussion featuring Jayne Miller, Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Superintendent, Steve Cramer, President and CEO of the Minneapolis Downtown Council and a representative from The Trust of Public Land. Visit www.lwvmpls.org for more information.
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Earth Day Clean Up
Join your neighbors and friends in cleaning up
the lakeside in celebration of Earth Day.  Saturday, April 25 9:30 a.m.- Noon Cedar Lake Pkwy and 25th St W Map Volunteers needed and appreciated. No pre-registration is required. Bring your own work gloves. Trash bags and directions will be provided. Click here for more information about the Earth Day events. |
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Lunch with Lisa
Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and a discussion.
 Wednesday, April 29Noon - 1 pm University of St Thomas Opus Hall #202 10th and LaSalle, Mpls Map The topic is the Walker Art Center. 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.
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Lakes Calhoun and Harriet Comprehensive Plan
The Park Board will be forming a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) to update the Comprehensive Plan for Lakes Calhoun and Harriet.
CIDNA will appoint one person to represent our neighborhood on the committee. Volunteer needed! The CAC will meet 10 times over a several month period. Details will be available in early April 2015. Contact Monica Smith (by April 6th) at 612-821-0131 or info@cidna.org if you are interested in being considered to represent Cedar-Isles-Dean on the CAC.
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CIDNA Annual Meeting
Save the date for the CIDNA Annual Meeting.
Wednesday, May 135:30 p.m. Casual Conversation with Neighbors 6:00 p.m. Meeting Call to Order Jones-Harrison Residence 3700 Cedar Lake Avenue Details available next month. CIDNA Board elections will be held at the Annual Meeting.Have an interest in CIDNA? You can make an impact in your neighborhood by joining the board. Email info@cidna.org for more information.
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Cedar Lake South Beach
The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is undertaking a process for planning and redesign of Cedar Lake South Beach.
A landscape architecture consultant will lead a design and community engagement process and prepare documents, through design development for South Beach.
Mark your calendars for the following community
engagement meetings at Jones-Harrison Residence:
Tuesday, May 19 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, June 16 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 14 6:30-8:30 p.m.
More information will be available next month.
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Walker Library
The Walker Library offers a variety of activities
for library users of all ages.  Click here to view a pdf of activities and programs for the month of March. For more information, go to the Walker Library's website. Walker Library architects Vincent James and Jennifer Yoos from VJAA were recently interviewed for an article in Architect Magazine, the Journal of the American Institute of Architects.
One of the topics discussed was the community's impact on
the development of the library. Click here to read the article.
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Tree Grant Program
CIDNA 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. 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.
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Fix-It Tech Event
If your computer or laptop is slow, not working,
or seems to have a virus, bring it in for free
tech support!  Volunteers will teach valuable repair skills, answer questions, and
give technical advice
about your device.
Saturday, April 25 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. U of M Urban Research and Outreach-Engagement Center (UROC) 2001 Plymouth Ave N. Minneapolis MapDetails: First come, first served. Labor will be FREE. Parts available to purchase. Bring your laptop, and/or desktop tower and power cord. Volunteers will help with smartphones and tablets based on capacity. For more information, contact City of Minneapolis IT Department www.minneapolismn.gov/it/inclusion or call 612-673-2026.
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Rain Barrels & Compost Bin Sale
The Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM)
is offering great prices on rain barrels ($69)
and backyard composting bins ($55).
Bins and barrel must be pre-ordered and will be available
for pick-up at Minneapolis Public Works Facility on
Saturday, May 30, from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
To pre-order your bin or barrel, or for more information, visit RAM's website.
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Raingarden Workshops and Grants
Metro Blooms is offering raingarden workshops.
The three-hour workshop gives participants an overview of native pollinator plants and raingardens, including design, installation, and maintenance. In the second half of the workshop, participants receive recommendations for their property with one-on-one assistance from Metro Blooms Landscape Designers and Hennepin County Master Gardeners.  Nearby workshop:Thursday, May 216:00-9:00 p.m. St. Mary's Greek Orthodox Church 3450 Irving Ave S MapFee: $15 Click here for more information or to see other dates/times. To read more about planting for pollinators, click here.
Raingarden grants available.
Minnehaha Creek Wathershed District's Cost Share grant
program can contribute up to 75 percent of the cost to install raingardens, pervious pavement driveways, or other water friendly landscaping.
The deadline for most residential projects is June 30.
Learn more and apply here.
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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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