Wednesday, May 11
5:45 p.m. Refreshments and Socializing
6:15 p.m. Meeting Begins
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Avenue  Map

Agenda includes:

• Updates from elected officials
• News from CIDNA's committees
• Rail safety
• CIDNA board elections
• More!

Help us keep the beach clean by joining the new
Beach Club Up Crew.

Our first event is
Saturday, May 14
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Cedar Lake South Beach
3400 Cedar Lake Pkwy  Map

Volunteers needed! Contact info@cidna.org for more information.

Next event: Saturday, May 21
Between 9:00 a.m. - Noon
Park Siding Park
3113 W 28th St  Map
 
Come for the whole time or stop by and help as your schedule allows. No gardening experience necessary. Tools will be provided.

Help is needed all season, so join us on the following Saturday mornings throughout the summer: June 25, July 23, August 27 and September 24.
 

 

 
The CLIC Report recommends to the Mayor and City Council a portion of the capital improvement projects requested by departments, boards and commissions for the five-year period 2017 - 2021. For this period, Capital Budget Requests totaling over $789 million have been requested. In advance of CLIC making their final recommendations, the public is invited to a Public Comment session and a Joint Public Hearing sponsored by the Planning Commission and the CLIC Executive Committee.

Capital Budget Requests for consideration for the 2017 - 2021 timeframe can be accessed here.

Public comments on these proposals may be addressed to the CLIC Committee at three upcoming meetings:

Public Comment Session:            
Thursday, May 5
6:30-8:00 p.m.
Sabathani Center, Room J-3rd Floor
310 East 38th Street  Map
 
Joint Public Hearing:                 
Joint public hearing by the CLIC Committee and Planning Commission will be held on  
Thursday, May 12
6:00 p.m. Time Certain
City Hall, Room 319
350 South 5th Street  Map

 

Saturday, May 7
10:00 a.m.-Noon
MPRB Headquarters
2117 West River Road  Map

MPRB staff will be on hand to share information and answer questions about programs, resources, job opportunities and other Park Board offerings. Attendees can register for activities and sports leagues, or buy a parking permit. The event will also include kids' activities, a truck display, food, a bounce house and more!

View the Open House flyer.
 

 

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

The meeting is open to the public and will include an opportunity for public participation and/or comment.

CAC Meeting #11
Tuesday, May 10
Time: 6:00-8:30 p.m.
Jones-Harrison Residence
3700 Cedar Lake Ave

The meeting agenda focuses on prioritizing projects to help allocate approximately $3 million in improvements that will begin in 2017. The appointed Calhoun-Harriet CAC has been meeting monthly since July 2015.

After the May 10th meeting, Park Board staff will compose the draft Calhoun-Harriet Master Plan over the next few months and submit it to the Board of Commissioners later this summer. A 45-day comment period will open once the Board receives the draft Master Plan. During that time the public can submit written comments regarding the Master Plan and its recommendations. A public hearing is anticipated in early fall 2016.

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

Tuesday, May 17
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
5th Precinct
3101 Nicollet Ave S   Map
 
This is an opportunity to learn about the Minneapolis Police Department. Fun, food, and entertainment - all FREE!

View the Open House flyer.

 

Wednesday, May 25
Noon - 1 pm
University of St Thomas 
10th and LaSalle, Mpls  Map

Meet Minneapolis is in the process of creating a tourism master plan. Join in the exciting discussion and help shape the focus about what makes Minneapolis a destination city for tourists and conventions.

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. 

 

Wednesday,
June 15
6:30-8:30 p.m.
Park Siding Park
3113 W 28th St

Featuring games
for all ages: ping pong, bocce ball, board games, cards and more.
Socialize with neighbors while enjoying refreshments and music.

We all want to enjoy the warm weather. This means more people leaving windows open, walking outdoors, doing yard work, and more. Remember to keep a few simple crime prevention tips in mind to help reduce the opportunity for crimes.

Every spring/summer, we see an increase in theft from motor vehicles in the 5th Precinct. In the past two weeks, there have been 23 reported cases. In Minneapolis, purses, wallets, laptops, GPS and other electronics are the items that are most commonly stolen. Click here to see the map of reported cases of theft from motor vehicle and tips on how to protect your valuables.

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

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

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.

Workshops are offered throughout the metro area through May 2016. Cost is $15 unless otherwise noted.

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