Council Member's Message

Whenever we've seen a change in MPD leadership over the past seven years, whether at the Precinct or the citywide level, I have offered our community an opportunity to meet with the new leadership. This year is no exception, as Acting Chief Medaria Arradondo takes over from former Chief Harteau.  I invite you to check out the details below about our upcoming Ward One Community Forum and join us on August 15. Imani Jaafar, the Director of the Office of Police Conduct Review, and Jennifer Singleton, Vice Chair of the Police Conduct Oversight Commission, will also be joining us.

I'd also like to remind you about the upcoming Eastside BBQ on August 24. This will be the eleventh year of this great event which brings together the community, local businesses, and students and families to celebrate and support our Eastside schools. Come for dinner, meet new people, join in on a game in Jackson Square Park or the Basin, and enjoy the entertainment. All of our Eastside schools will be holding their open houses that day. See the article below for the details. The Eastside BBQ is one of our community's signature events and I hope to see you there!

Fire Station 15 Update

Fire Station 15, located at 2701 Johnson Street NE in the Audubon neighborhood, will be temporarily relocated to allow for much needed facility upgrades beginning August 28th.  The planned renovation of the entire station includes the replacement of the apparatus bay floor, entire kitchen area remodel, wiring, repair of all roof and ceilings on both the first and second floors, and replacement of all flooring. The work is expected to take a total of 10-12 weeks. While the station building is out of commission, Ladder 7 will be relocated to Station 2 and Engine 15 will relocate to Station 19.

New Funding for City of Lakes Community Land Trust

On August 8, Council Member Reich and the other members of the Community Development & Regulatory Services Committee approved $100,000 in Affordable Housing Incentive Fund (AHIF) financial assistance for City of Lakes Community Land Trust (CLCLT). This organization has provided affordable housing for over 200 families since it was formed in 2002.

The Land Trust model guarantees perpetual affordability by buying and holding lots in trust so that they are removed from the for-profit real estate market. The homes on the lots are sold to income-qualified buyers. The buyers also lease the land under the home for a period of 99 years. If or when a property is sold, the initial subsidy investment that was made in it remains with the property so that it continues to be affordable to a new income-qualified buyer. The newest First Ward Community Land Trust property is in the Holland neighborhood on a lot purchased from the city. For more information about City of Lakes Community Land Trust, visit http://www.clclt.org/.

Ward 1 Community Forum: MPD - New Leadership, Next Steps

Join Council Member Reich and Second Precinct Inspector Todd Loining to meet Acting Police Chief Medaria Arradondo and learn more about his vision for community policing and public safety in the City of Minneapolis.

6 p.m., Tuesday, August 15

Firefighters Hall & Museum, 664 - 22nd Ave NE

 All are welcome. Please contact the Ward 1 Office at 612-673-2201 or kevin.reich@minneapolismn.gov with questions.

First Full Year of Organics Recycling Data Released

More than 45,000 households have signed up to participate in the City’s organics recycling program. The City collects food scraps, coffee grounds, meat trimmings, paper towels and many other items weekly from households for composting. In the first full year since organics recycling rolled out citywide, participating residents – almost 43 percent of Solid Waste and Recycling customers – diverted almost 4,000 tons of organics from the trash for composting. That’s 175 pounds of organics per household.

And it’s pretty clean; less than 1 percent of what residents are placing in carts is not acceptable material. The most common contaminants were plastic-lined paper products. This includes decorative paper plates, boxes from frozen pizza and other frozen foods, take and bake pizza trays, paper ice cream tubs, milk cartons, non-compostable to-go containers and coffee cups, Chinese food containers, butcher paper and butter wraps.

Customers who participate in organics recycling allow organic material to be put to a better use through composting. Solid Waste & Recycling customers who have not signed up to participate in the program may do so at any time by visiting www.minneapolismn.gov/organics. There is no extra cost, but they have to sign up. Residents who participate in the program may be able to reduce the size of their garbage carts and save money on their City of Minneapolis utility bills.

Organics recycling includes:

• All food scraps including fruits, vegetables, bones, meat, breads, pasta, nut shells, eggshells and dairy products.

• Non-recyclable and food-soiled paper products including paper towels, napkins, facial tissues, egg cartons and pizza boxes.

• Certified compostable paper cups, plates, bowls, utensils, bags and takeout containers.

• Other compostable items including coffee grounds; tea bags; wood chopsticks, Popsicle sticks and toothpicks; hair; and houseplant trimmings.

Organics recycling does not include yard waste; pet waste, litter or bedding; milk cartons; ice cream tubs; Chinese food containers; dryer lint; dryer sheets; diapers; sanitary products; cleaning or baby wipes; grease; oil; Styrofoam; foil-lined products; non-certified compostable bags and food service items; or products labeled “biodegradable.”

Find more information at www.minneapolismn.gov/organics.

Training for 911 Careers

The City of Minneapolis and partners have developed a training program for careers in 911 telecommunications. Hennepin, Anoka and Ramsey counties have partnered with HIRED and Hennepin County Technical College to offer the free course.

Students will learn core competencies for 911 telecommunications, including communication procedures, critical documentation, concepts in emergency situations, medical and safety dispatching, assessment, legal aspects, cultural awareness, and stress management. Job shadowing opportunities are also available to gain workplace exposure. Job shadowing opportunities will also be available.

Graduates may then apply to the partners who will work with their respective Human Resources teams to evaluate the candidates.

Potential candidates can learn more at an information session Aug. 10 or 22 and at www.hired.org/training/911telecommunications.

11th Annual Eastside BBQ: August 24

Once again the Eastside community, local businesses and the Eastside schools will be coming together for an end-of-summer party. This event was started 11 years ago to show community support for Edison High School. Over the years it has expanded to include all the Eastside schools and has been scheduled to coincide with the schools' open houses. Last year over 3000 people showed up to enjoy hamburgers, brats, chicken and veggie burgers while meeting their friends, neighbors and school staffs. In addition to the great food, there will be music, kids activities, and lots of fun. The part takes place in the street between the Edison campus and the Holland Basin.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/NortheastBBQ/. Check out the details below and plan to join the Eastside community for dinner:

3:30 - 7:30 p.m., Thursday, August 24

Edison High School, 700 - 22nd Avenue NE

Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council Seeks Members

Attention Minneapolis residents! Are you looking for a way to impact local food policy and food systems? The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council is seeking members to be a part of this team that proposes and works on innovative solutions to improve the local food system.

The Homegrown Minneapolis Food Council is a City advisory group that works to support all Minneapolis residents and increase access to quality food, address hunger and food insecurity, connect sectors of the food system, influence policy and decision making, and ensure an environmentally sustainable and socially just food system. Fifteen (15) community members will be appointed by the Mayor and City Council. Members serve two-year terms. More information.

To learn more, visit the Food Council webpage or attend an upcoming Food Council meeting and info session:

- Wednesday, August 9 at Pillsbury United Communities | (125 West Broadway Ave)

- Wednesday, September 13 at Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | (3451 Cedar Ave S)

Info session from 5-5:30 pm; Food Council meeting from 5:30pm – 7:30pm.

Apply today!

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