Cedar-Isles-Dean

Neighborhood News 


February
2016
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CIDNA
Calendar of Events
 
 See newsletter at right for more information about
these events.    
 
   

CIDNA Board Meeting  
Wednesday, February 10     
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence 


Lunch with Lisa 
Wednesday, February 24 
Noon
University of St. Thomas

 
 
 
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In This Issue
Snow Emergency in Effect
CIDNA Board Meeting - Wednesday, February 10
School Fair Showcase - Saturday, February 6
Calhoun-Harriet Master Plan & Improvements
Public Hearing for 2924 Chowen Ave S
RecQuest CAC Meeting - Monday, February 22
Lunch with Lisa - Wednesday, February 24
Precinct Caucuses in MN - Tuesday, March 1
Winter Salt Use Tips
Walker Library News and Events
Snow Emergency Declared on Feb. 2

Today is Day 2 of the Snow Emergency.

Day 2 Rules:
No parking on EVEN side of non-Snow Emergency routes and both sides of parkways 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Don't get towed. Learn the complete Snow Emergency rules on where to park.

The City offers a number of ways to be alerted about Snow Emergency parking restrictions, including Facebook, Twitter and a parking rules app for your smart phone! Click this link to learn more: Stay Informed.
 

CIDNA Board Meeting

Please join us for the next meeting of the
CIDNA Board.  


Wednesday, February 10
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue  Map

Agenda includes:
  • Council Member Lisa Goodman, Ward 7
Click here to view the complete agenda.   
 
All are welcome! 
 
 
Minneapolis School Fair Showcase

Minneapolis Public Schools is partnering with schools throughout the city to host the upcoming School Fair Showcase.

The Showcase is an annual event where more than 70 public and charter schools gather to share the programs, activities and educational opportunities they can offer to students.

The free event gives families the chance to explore the Pre-K-12 options available across Minneapolis so they can make an informed decision about which school will best meet their student's needs.
 
Saturday, February 6
Stop by between 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S, Minneapolis  55403  Map

Click here for more information.

 
Calhoun-Harriet Master Plan & Improvements

The Park Board is finalizing a vision and priorities for the master plan and improvements to Lake Calhoun and Lake Harriet.

All meetings are open to the public and will include an opportunity for public participation and/or comment.

CAC Meeting #8
Tuesday, February 16
Topic: Projects, Costs, and Prioritization
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Jones Harrison Residence, 3700 Cedar Lake Ave

To review a list of proposed changes to the Calhoun-Harriet Master Plan, please click here.

For more information about the Calhoun-Harriet Master Plan, go to the project webpage.

The Master Plan will soon been adopted. The time for your feedback is now! Attend the CAC meeting and/or leave a
comment on this project comment page.


Public Hearing -  2924 Chowen Ave S

The Minneapolis Board of Adjustment will hold a public hearing on the land use application for 2924 Chowen Ave S.

The application is to allow a lot division resulting in two separate parcels:
  • Variance to reduce the minimum lot width requirement.
  • Variance to reduce the minimum lot area requirement.
Public Hearing:
Thursday, February 18
4:30 pm
City Hall, Room 317  
350 South 5th St  Map
 
If you would like to submit comments, you can make them
verbally at the meeting or submit them in writing to: Janelle Widmeier at Janelle.Widmeier@Minneapolismn.gov,
Phone: 612-673-3156

Click here to view the complete notice.


RecQuest CAC Meeting

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board will hold their first meeting of the RecQuest Community Advisory Committee (CAC).

Monday, February 22
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Farview Recreation Center
621 N 29th Ave  Map

This is a public meeting and all are welcome to attend. The meeting will go over the RecQuest trajectory, addressing the questions of, "What is? What can be? What will be?" as it pertains to the Park Board's recreation centers and programs. Please consider attending to provide your input.

For more information, go to the project website.


Lunch with Lisa 

Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and a discussion.

Wednesday, February 24
Noon - 1 pm
University of St Thomas  
Opus Hall #202  
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

 
Precinct Caucuses in Minnesota

Precinct Caucuses in Minnesota are Tuesday, March 1 at 7:00 p.m.

Check each party's website for caucus locations and more information.

Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party
www.dfl.org/about-our-party/caucuses-conventions

Independence Party
www.mnip.org

Republican Party
www.mngop.com/precinct-caucuses


Winter Salt Use Tips

Salt can be a great de-icing tool during the winter, but the over-application of salt can cause irreversible harm to the health of lakes and streams.

Here are some tips for keeping our water resources on a low-salt diet this winter:
  • Apply salt or other de-icers before snow storms, so you will need less later
  • Shovel regularly (a great form of winter exercise) to minimize ice buildup
  • Break up ice with an ice scraper before deciding if sand or a de-icer is necessary for traction - you may find that it's not
  • Use sand instead of salt in temperatures below 15 degrees
  • Sweep up any salt that's visible on dry pavement and use it elsewhere or throw it away
Learn more at www.minnehahacreek.org/salt.  


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 winter 2016.

For more information, go to the Walker Library's website.


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.

Sincerely,

 


Monica Smith
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association
info@cidna.org or 612-821-0131 

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