The sweep typically takes four weeks to complete. Watch for more details in early October.
Friday, September 1, 2017
Fall Street Sweep Alert
The sweep typically takes four weeks to complete. Watch for more details in early October.
Public Input Sought on Zero Waste Draft Plan
In June of 2015 the Minneapolis City Council established a goal to recycle and compost 50% of its citywide waste by 2020 and 80% by 2030. The resolution also called for zero-percent growth in the City’s total waste stream from levels set in 2010. In 2015 the city of Minneapolis formed the Zero Waste Policy Work Group to develop a plan to meet those goals and set new ones. The city is has begun the drafting of a zero-waste plan and will host a series of engagement sessions for residents and business representatives.
The draft plan can downloaded here: https://www.scribd.com/
Resident/Community Meetings
6-8 p.m. Sept. 11, Minneapolis Urban League, 2100 Plymouth Ave. N.
6-8 p.m. Sept. 14, Matthews Park, 2318 29th Ave. S.
6-8 p.m., Sept. 18, City Church, 1501 W. 54th St.
6-8 p.m. Sept. 21, Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St.
Session for Haulers/Business Community
1:30-3:30 p.m., Sept. 19, CR Currie Conf Ctr 135 PW (100), 1220 Currie Ave. North
For those residents unable to attend one of the above sessions, an online survey is available. Please share your thoughts by completing the survey.
City Introduces new Legislative Information Management System
The City of Minneapolis is launching a new Legislative Information Management System (LIMS) that will greatly improve public access to legislative and policy-related information, a big step forward in improving the accessibility and transparency of government. This project has been in process for several years and was publicly unveiled on Monday, September 11.
This new system will allow public users to easily access all legislative calendars and agendas and to follow items through the entire legislative process. Users will also be able to find briefing materials, committee reports and a portal to the City Charter and Municipal Code all in one place. LIMS will also enable public users to assemble data and customize reports of that data.
LIMS can be accessed from the City's website beginning September 11.
City of Minneapolis Public Art Tours
The City of Minneapolis has teamed up with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board on six self-guided, interactive tours exploring public art. There are approximately 300 individual pieces of public art to visit in Minneapolis. The Eastside tour alone features 11 works, 74 individual pieces and 12 artists.
The interactive maps feature detailed information about each artwork and directions to the pieces. The maps also provide information on how long each tour will take for those who choose to bike, walk or drive. To learn more about the artworks and featured artists, visit the Minneapolis Public Art Tour interactive website. Tour goers are encouraged to share their adventures using the hashtag #TourMplsArt.
The photo at left is one of the 26 different painted metal motifs created by artist Susan Fiene, as part of the Northeast Gateway public art project located at the intersection of Broadway and Central Avenues NE. The motifs, created in reference to 26 different ethnic heritages, convey the cultural diversity of the Northeast community.
September 22 is World Car-Free Day
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, nearly 60% of Minneapolis workers drove alone to work in 2015. Move Minneapolis, an organization that promotes sustainable transportation in downtown Minneapolis, would like to raise public awareness of other, more environmentally-friendly options through an annual celebration of World Car-Free Day. Single occupant drivers are encouraged to consider carpooling, walking, biking, or taking public transportation on September 22. Visit http://moveminneapolis.org/
World Car-Free Day is observed in 1.500 cities in more than 40 countries. Council Member Kevin Reich will be presenting a resolution at the September 20th City Council meeting designating that September 2 henceforth be World Car-Free Day in the City of Minneapolis
Save the Date Calendar
Health & Wellness Expo 2017: Your Community for A Lifetime
Tuesday, September 12, 10 a.m. – noon, East Side Neighborhood Services, 1700 2nd St. NE. Visit with dozens of vendors and participate in wellness exercises, demonstrations, drawings and door prizes. Health screenings and flu shots will also be available
International Dot Day: Make Your Mark!
Friday, September 15, 9:30 – 4:30 p.m., Northeast Library, 2200 Central Ave. NE. Celebrate International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, by reading the book The Dot by Peter H. Reynolds and creating your own dot to take home or add to a beautiful display.
Northern Metal Recycling Community Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 5 - 6:30 p.m., Elim Church, 685 13th Ave NE. Northern Metal Recycling has scheduled the second in a series of community meetings the company agreed to provide under the court settlement.
St. Mary’s Taste of Northeast
Friday, September 29 & Saturday, September 30, 1701 5th Street NE. This fall festival features music, food, games, iconography demonstrations and raffles.
For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact Lisa Brock at lisa.brock@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2201. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service
to call 311 agents at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.
to call 311 agents at 612-673-3000. TTY users can call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.
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612-673-3500.
612-673-3500.
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Tuesday, August 1, 2017
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!
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