May 2013
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May 21, 2013 Midtown Business Association Meeting...
Meeting Notice     Midtown Business Association     Tuesday, May 21, 2013     Noon at the Sheraton Hotel, 2901 Chicago Ave. S. AGENDA Midtown Corridor transportation study Xcel power  line Midtown Music fest Summer’s here / event promo / business promo… View Post
May 21st
Rehabilitation of 15th & 16th Avenue S. Bridges
Midtown Greenway Rehabilitation of 15th & 16th Avenue S. Bridges *       The 15th and 16th Ave S bridges over the Midtown Greenway Corridor will undergo rehabilitation. *       The work is scheduled to begin on May 1st 2013 with an anticipated completion… View Post
May 20th
Third Precinct Advisory Council Meeting May 20,...
Agenda 3rd Precinct Advisory Council (3PAC) 3000 Minnehaha Avenue South Community Room Monday, May 20th @ 6:30 pm   6:30 pm                Call to Order   Introductions   March Minutes   Treasurer’s Report 6:45 pm                State of the Precinct… View Post
May 17th
Plant Trees at East Phillips Park 5/18
Let’s plant some trees at East Phillips Park.  Our official Arbor Day Celebration is in Phillips this year to help finish the  outdoor landscaping at the park. Here’s the press release about the  event: Arbor Day Date: Saturday, May 18, 2013 Time: 9 a.m. –… View Post
May 16th
Rep. Karen Clark Getting Lots of Press Coverage
As you might imagine the Chief Sponsor of Minnesota’s Same-Sex Marriage bill, State Representative Karen Clark is getting a lot of media attention.   State Senator Jeffrey Hayden also voted for the same-sex marriage bill. Minn Post’s Daily Gleanhad this… View Post
May 16th
May 15th
Weekly Police Update May 9, 2013
Phillips Community Update East Phillips – Midtown Phillips – Phillips West – Ventura Village Neighborhoods Sector One – 3rd Precinct – May 9, 2013 Minneapolis Police Dept. MPD Officers on bicycles are out on the streets of the 3rd Precinct. They helped… View Post
May 15th
May 14 MPNAI Members Meeting Agenda
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013 6 – 8 p.m. Stewart Park Call Meeting to Order Introductions Community Announcements Approve Agenda Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Property at 2845 Bloomington Ave. South – Update on development, Kathy Wetzl-Mastel 15th Avenue… View Post
May 13th
Letters from Springer, Cano about Ward 9 DFL...
Tim Springer posted this note on his Facebook page Sunday night: Dear Supporters, On Saturday, May 11, 2013, after a lively and respectful campaign process, Alondra Cano won the DFL Party endorsement for Minneapolis City Council in Ward 9. I am pleased to… View Post
May 13th
Third Precinct Property Crimes Court Watch 5/13/13
3rd Pct. Property Crimes Court Watch Monday, May 13, 2013 6:30—7:30 p.m. Holy Cross Lutheran Church Community Room, 1720 E. Minnehaha Parkway Enter at street level on east side (18th Ave. S) of the church Three career burglars who operated in the… View Post
May 12th
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Cano Receives Ward 9 DFL Endorsement
According to this thread on the Mpls Issues Forum,  Alondra Cano was unanimously endorsed during the Ward 9 DFL Convention.  Tim Springerwithdrew after the 6th vote.  Neither candidate has posted anything on their website or social media outlets. Though… View Post
May 12th
Bike Patrols Begin on Greenway
MINNEAPOLIS POLICE BIKE PATROLS TO BEGIN ON THE GREENWAY The warm weather is finally upon us and that means people will be riding their bikes. The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) 3rd Precinct will once again begin bicycle patrols along the Midtown… View Post
May 11th
May 10th
3rd Precinct Annual Open House 5/17/13
The 3rd Precinct Annual Open House is coming on May 17th from 11 AM  to 2 PM at the 3rd Precinct. Come join us. A flyer is attached. For questions, contact: Don Greeley, Crime Prevention Specialist Minneapolis Police Department, 3rd Precinct, 3000… View Post
May 7th
Alternative Analysis Open House - Midtown Corridor
[gview file=”http://metrotransit.org/Data/Sites/1/media/midtown-corridor/english-midtown-open-house-flyer-8.5x11.pdf”] Metro Transit is sponsoring two open houses for a public discussion on street cars and other transportation alternatives for the Midtown… View Post
May 6th
Minutes from 4/10 Events Task Force Meeting
The next meeting is 4/17 at 8am at Maria’s Cafe. Events Task Force Minutes 4/10/2013 Maria’s Cafe Attendance: Dan Wilder, Shirley Heyer, Geu Xiong, Marj Magnusen, Peter Eichten 1. Dan calls the meeting to order 2. 3 rd Annual Midtown Phillips Festival –… View Post
May 5th
Ward 9 Candidate Forum 5/8
Ward 9 Candidates Forum Wednesday, May 8, 2013 7:00  9:30 pm Powderhorn Park Community Center Sponsored by the Southside Pride, PPNA and the Farmer-Labor Association View Post
May 3rd
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4-26-13 Xcel Construction Update
Below is the latest update regarding Xcel Energy’s Hiawatha Project.  Please let me know if you have any specific questions relevant to the project. Weekly updates can be found at the project website:www.xcelenergy.com/hiawathaproject<http://www.xcelenerg… View Post
May 2nd
Weekly Police Update 4/26/2013
Phillips Community Update Sector One – 3rd Precinct – MPD – April 26, 2013 We had two major incidents yesterday in the Phillips area; shots fired at Chicago and Franklin and a large fire at 2500 Chicago Ave. At about 4 PM on Thursday afternoon – April… View Post
May 1st
April 2013
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Minutes from 3/26 MPNAI Members Meeting
MPNAI Monthly Member Meeting 3/26/2013 Minutes Stewart Park, 6-8 1. Call meeting to order. 2. Community Announcements 1. A letter was read from Nick Cross. President Dan Wilder stated that he had responded to it. Jana welcomed Nick to call and meet with… View Post
Apr 30th
Ward 9 Energy Candidate Forum May 1st at...
Dear Phillips neighbors, I wanted to let you know about an opportunity to learn more about the city’s expiring 20-year franchise agreements with Xcel Energy and Centerpoint Energy and get a better sense of where current Ward 9 (which includes the parts of… View Post
Apr 29th
Apr 28th
Register for the 2013 Greenway Glow
Join the Midtown Greenway Coalition on June 22 for TWO events in ONE: a free illuminated art festival for everyone, and a night-time fundraising bike ride to support the Greenway. The art festival is free, requiring no registration, but to participate in… View Post
Apr 27th
Summer Parks Program Guide Now Available
Below is the summer 2013 program guide for CSA 6 which covers most of the Phillips parks. It has a lot of great stuff inside its 39 pages. Here are some highlights: Art in the Park with MIA # 20466 Join us for a summer sampler of art and history with hands… View Post
Apr 26th
Open House: Phillips Aquatic Center
Wednesday, April 24, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Phillips Community Center dining room, neighborhood agencies and Minneapolis Swims will present three designs for the proposed Phillips Aquatic Center. Please come and give us your input. [gview… View Post
Apr 25th
Weekly Police Update 4/17/13
Phillips Community Update East Phillips – Midtown Phillips – Phillips West – Ventura Village Neighborhoods Sector One – 3rd Precinct – MPD – April 17, 2013 Officers executed a narcotics search warrant on the 2800 block of Bloomington Ave. Methamphetamine,… View Post
Apr 25th
Apr 23rd
Minutes from the 4/9 MPNAI Members Meeting
Minutes Regular Monthly Members Meeting Tuesday April 9th, 6-8 p.m. Stewart Park 1. Call Meeting to Order – Dan Wilder 2. Introductions 3. Community Announcements • NUSA is next month – scholarships should be available through Midtown • Precinct caucuses… View Post
Apr 22nd
Apr 20th
Two Ward 9 Candidate Forums, 1 Day
Candidate Forums for Ward 9:   All Candidates Forum Friday, April 26, 2013 7:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. at Mercado Central, 1515 East Lake Street ($5 buys breakfast) Sponsor: Breakfast with Gary (City Councilmember Gary Schiff) DFL Candidates Forum Friday,… View Post
Apr 19th
Minutes from the MPNAI 1/17 Board Meeting
MPNAI Board Meeting – Thursday, January 17th – Stewart Park Present: Dan Wilder, Jana Metge, Jennifer Naglak, Kelly Wilder, Neighbors – Marge Magnuson, Joseph Spangler, Mohamed Cali, Moqtar, Mohamud Ahmed Guled 5:30PM – planning meeting for annual meeting,… View Post
Apr 18th
Minutes from 12/11 MPNAI Members Meeting
Midtown Phillips Neighborhood Association, Inc. Regular Monthly Members Meeting Tuesday, December 11, 2012 6-8 p.m. 1. Call meeting to order – Dan 2. Adopt tonight’s agenda – Agenda adopted by consensus 3. Approve previous meetings minutes – November 2012 View Post
Apr 18th
Minutes from 11/29 MPNAI Board Meeting
Board Meeting Location: Stewart Park Thursday, November 29, 2012 2700 12th Ave. South 6-7 p.m. Board Members Present: Jana Metge, Kelly Wilder, Dan Wilder, Chuck Steddom, Jennifer Naglak Others Present: Shirley Heyer, Peter Eichten, Robert Thompson Meeting… View Post
Apr 18th
Minutes from 10/12 MPNAI Members Meeting
Monthly Members Meeting Tuesday, November 13th, 2012 6-8 p.m. Anderson School Meeting to be held by consensus 1. Call to order, introductions(please sign in), request for volunteer time keeper. 2. Adopt tonight’s agenda – Agenda adopted by consensus 1.… View Post
Apr 18th
April 16 Midtown Business Association Agenda and...
  Meeting Notice     Midtown Business Association     Tuesday, April 16, 2013     Noon at the Sheraton Hotel, 2901 Chicago Ave. S.     Midtown Business Association     Next Meeting Tuesday, May 21, 2013   AGENDA   Midtown corridor input for next weeks… View Post
Apr 18th
Apr 17th
Apr 15th
Xcel Hiawatha Update 4/12
Below is the latest update regarding Xcel Energy’s Hiawatha Project.  Please let me know if you have any specific questions relevant to the project or if you would prefer to have your email removed from future updates.  Weekly updates can be found at the… View Post
Apr 14th
Apr 13th
Q & A Ward 9 DFL Candidates
Our friends over at My Broadsheet recently posted a Q&A with most of the DFL Candidates for Ward 9 City Council.  The DFL Caucus is coming up quickly on April 16. Despite being highly endorsed, you’ll notice that Alondra Cano didn’t respond to the… View Post
Apr 12th
Apr 11th
Minutes from 4/3 MPNAI Events Task Force Meeting
The Events Task Force meets every Wednesday morning at 8am at Maria’s Cafe. Events Task Force Meeting Maria’s – 4.3.13 Dan Wilder, Marj Magnuson, Peter Eichten 1. Meeting called to order 2. Brainstorm ideas for a potential new task force chair. The idea of… View Post
Apr 10th
Apr 10th
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Next Block Leader Training 4/16 or 5/6
Tuesday, April 16th or Monday May 6th (You need only attend one) 6:30 to 8 PM Minneapolis Police Dept. 3rd Precinct 3000 Minnehaha Avenue [gview… View Post
Apr 9th
MPNAI Meets Tuesday 4/9 - Agenda
Agenda Regular Monthly Members Meeting Tuesday April 9th, 6-8 p.m. Stewart Park Call Meeting to Order Introductions Community Announcements Approve Agenda Approve Previous Meeting Minutes Flea Markets – City council is considering lifting the ban on… View Post
Apr 8th
Digital Divide in Phillips
TC Daily Planet had a nice piece on waiting to use the Internet at the library. A young mother waits patiently to use the computer at the Franklin Library on a rainy, snowy, miserable February day.  Lisa (not her real name) checks the time on her phone,… View Post
Apr 6th
SPOKES Seeks Used Bikes Saturday 4/6
SPOKES (the new community bike center in South Minneapolis) is having a used bike drive: This Saturday (April 6) from 9 AM to 4 PM Here is your chance to clear those unused bikes out of your garage, storeroom or basement.SPOKES needs more repairable used… View Post
Apr 5th
Apr 5th
Police Alert Regarding Greenway Molotov Incident
This update came from MPD: On Wednesday, April 3,2013, a cyclist riding the Midtown Greenway reported that a person(s) threw a “molotov cocktail” off the 15th Ave overpass on to the Greenway. The cyclist ,fortunately was unhurt.Police and fire dept. staff… View Post
Apr 4th
Apr 4th