Wednesday, March 9
6:00 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue  Map

Agenda includes:

• Patrick Sadler, Policy Aide to Council Member
  Lisa Goodman, Ward 7

 

The application is for a variance to reduce the minimum interior side yard requirement adjacent to the north lot line to allow an addition to an attached garage located at the property of 2770 Thomas Ave S.

Public Hearing:
Thursday, March 3
4:30 p.m.
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.

Wednesday, March 16
6:30 p.m. (time certain)
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters
2117 West River Road  Map

The public hearing is a culmination of three community meetings held in the summer of 2015. If the plan is approved and when funding becomes available, the design will be constructed.

For more information about the project, visit the
project website or contact
Deb Bartels, MPRB Project Manager at
dbartels@minneapolisparks.org or  612-230-6438.

 

Program details: Grants are available to CIDNA property owners to help defray the
costs of:

• Removing dead or diseased trees
• Treating diseased 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.

Trees are available for Minneapolis property owners for only $25! Choose from several varieties and sizes of trees. Details:
Ordering opens on March 7th for Wards 3, 4, 5, 6, & 10 and March 21st for the rest of the city.

• First-come, first-served. Order early for best selection.
• Limit one tree per property, maximum three properties. 
• These five- to eight-foot trees cost $25 each and must be planted on private property in the city.
• Trees need to be picked up May 21-23.  

For more information, and a link to the order form, visit www.treetrust.org.
 

 

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

CAC Meeting #9
Thursday, March 24
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Park Board Headquarters, Board Room, 2117 West River Rd Map
 
CAC Meeting #10
Thursday, April 21
6:00-8:30 p.m.
Park Board Headquarters, Board Room, 2117 West River Rd
 

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.

This fast-paced and focused three-hour workshop explores simple changes you can make on your property that helps protect clean water and create healthy habitats. It includes the latest information in healthy yard care practices combined with our popular do-it-yourself approach to raingarden design and installation. Following a presentation you will have the opportunity to receive assistance from Landscape Designers and Master Gardeners in a small group setting to go over your particular property issues.

Ten workshops are offered throughout the metro area from March-May 2016. Cost is $15 unless otherwise noted.

For all the details, go to www.metrobloom.org.

 

Wednesday, March 30
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. 

If you would like a lunch reserved, please contact Ruth at 612-673-2207 or ruth.weakly@minneapolismn.gov. 

 

The conference is free and open to all!
 
Saturday, April 2  
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.  
Minneapolis Convention Center
1301 2nd Ave S  Map  
 
Click here for more information and registration details.

 

 
Click here to view a pdf
of activities and programs for spring 2016.

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