Minneapolis 2040 update, Early Vote Centers, Street Sweeping Reminder, and more....

City of Minneapolis sent this bulletin at 11/01/2018 10:05 AM CDT



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Contact Information

Council Member Linea Palmisano
350 S. 5th St.
City Hall, Room 307
Minneapolis, MN 55415 612.673.2213
linea.palmisano@minneapolismn.gov

John Freude, Senior Policy Aide
john.freude@minneapolismn.gov

Josie Vautrin, Policy Aide
Josie.vautrin@minneapolismn.gov

Dear Neighbor,

I first want to thank everyone who attended any of the conversations held in each and every 13^th ward neighborhood to discuss the second draft of the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. We had stellar turnout and attendees had valuable input and insightful comments. I am appreciative of each neighborhood association, their boards and their coordinators for allowing us to attach these conversations to their regular monthly meetings, or even setting up special ones, and for coordinating the logistics.

After completing this series of conversations on the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan I wanted to provide a brief recap. I organized these, in collaboration with all 13^th Ward neighborhood associations, to garner feedback and summarize some of the more popular and newsworthy changes to the draft plan and provide an update on the plan in general. My aim is, and has been, to continue to allow residents an opportunity to provide me with their feedback and opinions of the plan even though the public comment period has ended so that I may continue to be an advocate.

As I have shared, the second draft of this plan leaves a great deal of my broader policy requests, specific requests for change in our ward, and process requests yet unanswered. And I cannot stand before you and say that the changes that were made to this second draft reflect the vast amounts of feedback received on the first draft. I can share that they do not reflect the feedback that I have received, at this point.

That is why, at these meetings, I challenged those in attendance who find issue with this draft, have comments, or support specific items to not only come to one of the public hearing opportunities listed below, but to also bring a friend, colleague or acquaintance from another part of the city with them. While I know that folks in Southwest Minneapolis have been very involved and vocal in their thoughts on the plan, I do not know that the same can be said about the rest of the city. So, please help bring other voices that maybe reflect your own or come with a different perspective to the conversation. Please consider taking the time to attend this next hearing, so that Council Members from other wards may directly hear your voices as well.

Since the second draft came out, I have been meeting regularly with individuals who can directly impact this process going forward. I have been advocating for incremental amendments to this plan that I believe are good for the city as a whole. I will not stop offering specific ideas and recommendations for improvement, and I will continue to seek outside review and advice.

THE REST OF THE PROCESS:

*Adjourned City Council Meeting: November 14th at 4:30pm
Come and voice your opinion here to the full City Council who can propose plan changes and vote to adopt the Plan.

*Special Committee of the Whole: November 26th at 10am
This is a special Committee of the Whole meeting and is the first opportunity for Council Member proposed changes to the plan

*City Council Committee of the Whole: December 5th at 1:30pm
This is the regularly scheduled meeting of Committee of the Whole. This is an opportunity to propose changes to the plan. It is not a public hearing.

*City Council: December 7th at 9:30am
This is not a public hearing but the final vote on the Plan. It is not a public hearing.

*These meetings will be held in Council Chambers (Room 317) at Minneapolis City Hall (350 South 5th Street)

In this Newsletter:

Early Vote Centers
Street Sweeping Schedule
France Avenue closed between 38th & 39th Street West between Nov 1 and 7
Budget Hearing Schedule
Armatage Street Resurfacing
50 Years of Minneapolis Community Education
2018 collection of leaves and bundled brush ends the week of Nov. 12

Early Vote Centers

Early Voting is Now Underway for the 2018 General Election

Early Vote Hours:

Tuesday October 30th to Friday, November 2: Monday through Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm
Saturday, October 27 and Saturday, November 3 from 9:00am - 4:00pm
Sunday, October 28 and Sunday, November 4 from 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Monday, November 5 from 7:00am - 5:00pm

Downtown Early Vote Center: 217 South 3rd Street Minneapolis, MN 55401

NORTH Early Vote Center – Minneapolis Urban League, 2100 Plymouth Ave North

EAST Early Vote Center – University of Minnesota Field House Lobby, 1800 University Ave SE

SOUTH Early Vote Center – Regents Assembly Church, 810 W. 31st St.

* Note Minneapolis voters may vote at any Early Vote Center, regardless of where they live in the City. On Election Day (November 6), voters must vote at their assigned polling place.

Street Sweeping Schedule

Fall street sweeping started Oct. 23

With fall’s arrival, crews are preparing to sweep streets across Minneapolis to completely clean the streets before winter, and keep leaves and debris out of the storm drains and ending up in our lakes and rivers as much as possible.

On Tuesday, Oct. 23, Minneapolis Public Works began the big task of curb-to-curb sweeping and leaf collection on streets throughout the city. During the four weeks of the comprehensive fall street sweep, crews will clean about 1,000 miles of city streets. To make sure crews can do the best job possible, temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted at least 24 hours in advance so streets will be clear of cars when they’re swept.

Ways to stay informed of the parking rules:

“No Parking” signs – City crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24 hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. The “No Parking” signs will be removed as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow people to resume parking. Vehicles not in compliance with “No Parking” signs may be ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.
Social media – The City will use Facebook and Twitter to post periodic street sweeping updates and information.
- Facebook: To “like” the City of Minneapolis Facebook page, go to www.facebook.com/cityofminneapolis.
- Twitter: To follow the City’s Twitter account, go to www.twitter.com/CityMinneapolis
Phone calls to residents – In addition to the “No Parking” signs that will be posted the day before sweepers come through, the City will make about 3,000 automated phone calls each evening to let residents know their street will be swept the next day. There’s no guarantee that the calls will reach everyone, so residents should be sure to check the various ways to be aware of the rules, and watch for signs.
Interactive web feature – Folks can use a feature on the City’s website to find out when the sweepers are coming through their neighborhoods. The tool will be available at www.minneapolismn.gov/streetsweeping once we get closer to the start date. The fall street sweep takes four weeks, and visitors to the website will be able to find out which week their street is scheduled to be swept. Then, on the weekend before each of the four weeks, the schedule for the upcoming week will be broken down to show which day of the week streets are scheduled to be swept.
Videos – Street sweeping is explained in English, Hmong, Somali and Spanish as part of the City’s “Did you know...” series of short videos that can be viewed at www.YouTube.com/cityofminneapolis and on Minneapolis City TV.

Clean streets mean a healthier environment

Minneapolis is known for its sparkling lakes and waterways, and we want to keep it that way. That’s why protecting and enhancing our environment is one of the City’s top priorities. Street sweeping is one way we work to protect our environment because it keeps leaves and debris from clogging our storm drains and polluting our lakes and rivers. It also helps keep our neighborhoods clean and livable.

Minneapolis streets are swept completely curb to curb with enforcement of parking rules once in the spring, and again in the fall. Residents should not push leaves, grass clippings, or other debris into City streets – it’s bad for our lakes and waterways, can cause safety hazards, and is against the law. Anything that goes down a storm drain flows directly into our lakes and river, and decomposing plant material in the water encourages the growth of harmful aquatic plants and algae.

France Avenue closed between 38th & 39th Street West between Nov 1 and 7

The City of St. Louis Park and Hennepin County are making updates to the pedestrian crossings at the intersection of France Avenue South and 38th Street West. The work includes new ADA compliant accessible pedestrian ramps, center median, and Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacon (RRFB). Work is scheduled to begin November 1st and completed by November 8th. During part of that time, France Avenue South will be closed between 38th Street West and 39th Street West. Northbound traffic will be rerouted into Minneapolis on Ewing Ave S and southbound traffic will be rerouted to Glenhurst Ave S.

Budget Hearing Schedule

On Monday, October 22nd, the Budget Committee heard the last departmental presentations on the 2019 Mayor's Proposed Budget. The next step in the process is a series of public hearings and the chance for Council Members to offer amendments to the proposed 2019 Budget. The final 2019 budget will be adopted on December 5th, 2018.

All meetings below are held at City Hall (350 S 5th Street Minneapolis, MN 55415) in Council Chambers, Room 317.

You can review the full proposed budget online, here.

Armatage Street Resurfacing

On Thursday, September 27th, street resurfacing activities started in the Armatage neighborhood. The first phase of work for Public Works will be to remove and replace some minor amounts of curb and gutter on the streets. When that work is complete the city will mill and overlay the streets with new asphalt.

All of the work should be completed by the end of October.

Those in the impacted areas should have received a letter earlier this month from Minneapolis Public Works detailing the projects. For more information, click here.

50 Years of Minneapolis Community Education

Minneapolis Community Education celebrates it's 50th year!

In late September, Minneapolis Community Education held it's 50th Anniversary Event and in early October, Council Member Palmisano, on behalf of the City of Minneapolis, presented a resolution honoring 50 years of community programming and outreach.

Minneapolis Community Education Adult Enrichment, 55+ Lifelong Learning, Access for Adults with Disabilities, Family, and Aquatics programs provide opportunities to discover, be inspired, energize and connect with the community. Over 800 classes, trips, and activities are offered each quarter that range from languages, fitness, art, crafts, dance, personal development, academics, music, and more. Youth Programs serve over 13,000 participants in after school programs and summer programs across the city helping them develop strong peer and adult relationships while fostering new skills and leadership. Adult Education serves over 6,000 adults annually in its classes, including GED, College Preparation, English Language Learning, Citizenship and Career Pathways. Minneapolis Kids provides school age child care before and after school, offering opportunities for intellectual, physical, and social development. City of Lakes Americorps provides tutoring and enrichment opportunities for long term English language learners, leading to increased academic language growth, student engagement, and parent connection to school.

To learn more about Minneapolis Community Education, including upcoming class schedules, click here.

Photo, from left to right: Council President Bender, Council Member Palmisano and Steve Alexander of Minneapolis Community Education

2018 collection of leaves and bundled brush ends the week of Nov. 12

Garbage day in the week of Nov. 12 is the last 2018 collection for leaves, brush and other yard trimmings. Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling customers can set properly prepared yard waste at their alleys or curbs next to their garbage carts by 6 a.m. on garbage day.

Yard waste must be in compostable bags – paper (Kraft) or compostable plastic – or unbagged in a reusable container 26-32 inches high, no more than 26 inches wide, with sturdy handles. Reusable containers are lifted and emptied by hand; they must be easily managed. Yard waste is not allowed in City-provided containers.

Preparing yard trimmings and leaves

Less than 40 pounds.

Preparing brush

Less than 40 pounds.
Less than 3 feet long.
Branch size less than 3 inches in diameter.
Must be bundled with string or twine (no wire or tape).

Reusable containers

Less than 40 pounds full.
Between 26 and 32 inches high.
No more than 26 inches in diameter.
Must have sturdy handles.

Which bags can be used in the program?

Compostable plastic bags labeled with the BPI logo.
Paper (Kraft) bags.

Bags marked “biodegradable” or “degradable” do not meet the State law and are not accepted.

It’s against the law and bad for our lakes to rake leaves into the street.

Anyone who has questions about leaf and brush pickup can call 612-673-2917 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. People can also find more information here.

See the upcoming City Council calendar and watch meetings on Minneapolis 14.

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