| Greetings Ward 11,
Results are in from our “Resident Brainstorm: Let Your Ideas Shape Our Priorities” survey! Read the report to learn more about Ward 11 resident’s ideas and goals, and how our strategic plan and priorities align with your needs and aspirations. See more in Resident Brainstorm: Let Your Ideas Shape Our Priorities” Survey.
The Office of Community Safety is meeting with community and asking for feedback about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center and the Lake Street Community Safety Center. The information will help decide on what services could be in the community safety centers. Please watch the pre-survey video and take the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center survey to share your thoughts on programs/services you’d like provided at the Community Safety Center.
For information about Community Engagement Sessions, including curated community conversation, NENA, FRNNG and HPDL neighborhood meetings, and an Open Virtual Meeting, see “Community engagement opportunities for the South Minneapolis Safety Center”.
On May 9th, the Minneapolis City Council passed an Honorary Resolution recognizing May 2024 as Older Adults Months in the City of Minneapolis. To me, it is critical that City leaders commit to ensuring that Minneapolis is a premier location for older adults, helping all individuals thrive in the communities of their choice for as long as possible. I was grateful for the opportunity to honor our community of older adults and their lifetime contributions to our City.
For the past two years, the Ward 11 and Ward 8 office have organized and co-hosted the South Minneapolis Seniors Fair. I am happy to announce that this year’s South Minneapolis Seniors Fair will be on Wednesday October 23rd 2024. Save the Date!
In Gratitude,
 
I launched a resident survey in the beginning of the 2024-2025 City Council term to engage Ward 11 residents in shaping my strategic plan and priorities. The survey aimed to collaborate directly with residents of Ward 11, hear your ideas and goals, use them to make decisions, and keep you updated as the work progresses.
The “Resident Brainstorm Report” shares Ward 11 resident’s goals and priorities, and how our strategic plan and priorities aligns with your needs and aspirations.
A preview…
- 63% of respondents identified Community Safety as a priority.
- 27% of respondents identified Affordable Housing & Homelessness as a priority.
- 22% of respondents identified Transportation & Infrastructure as a priority.
- 14% of respondents identified Economic Inclusion & Development as a priority.
- 12% of respondents identified Climate Action & Public Health as a priority.
- 22% of respondents identified Other as a priority.
Read the “Resident Brainstorm: Let Your Ideas Shape Our Priorities” survey report to learn more.
The Office of Community Safety is engaging with the community about the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center project. The Community Safety Center will include the 3rd Precinct Police Station as well as other programs/services. Participate in the Community Conversations, Neighborhood Meetings, Open Meetings, or the survey to share what you envision for the project and what services you’d like to see provided in the new facility.
Upcoming Curated Community Conversations:
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LGBTQIA+ Community Conversation: May 14, 2024 at 6:00-7:30 PM at Matthews Park (2318 29th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406)
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Individuals with Disabilities Community Conversation: May 15, 2024 from 5 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. virtually (Contact Ward11@minneapolismn.gov for more information)
Upcoming Neighborhood Meetings:
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Hale, Page, Diamond Lake Community Association’s Monthly Board Meeting: May 20, 2024 at 7:00 PM virtually (RSVP Required)
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Field, Regina, Northrop Neighborhood Group: May 19, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Holy Cross Lutheran Church (1720 East Minnehaha Parkway, Minneapolis, MN, 55407)
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Nokomis East Neighborhood Association (NENA) and Standish Erickson Neighborhood Association (SENA) May 23, 2024 6:00PM at Nokomis Community Center, 2401 E Minnehaha Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Upcoming Open Meeting:
Survey:
Residents and businesses in south Minneapolis neighborhoods that will be served by the community safety centers should watch their mail for postcards arriving in early May. We hope to hear from everyone who works in and/or lives in the area served by the South Minneapolis Community Safety Center.
You can read a summary and report on the community engagement the City has received so far here.
Visit the 2024 Ward 11 Construction Map to learn more information about the construction projects happening in Ward 11. The interactive Ward 11 Construction Map will be updated throughout the construction season.
If you have any questions about construction projects, please use the contact information listed for each project, or contact the Ward 11 Office.
Outdoor air quality affects our health. The City of Minneapolis is recognizing National Air Quality Awareness Week by highlighting programs it uses to track local air quality and give tips to community members to improve neighborhood air quality.
Outdoor air quality affects health
Air quality issues can affect everyone, especially those living with asthma or other breathing challenges. Minnesota is fortunate to generally enjoy good air quality. However, some communities are disproportionately affected by air pollution, including people earning lower incomes and people in Black communities, Indigenous communities, and communities of color.
Recreational fires: Follow the law and be a good neighbor
Residential wood burning accounts for 55% of Minnesota’s tiny pollution particles in the air. The tiny particles are small enough to be breathed in and even enter the bloodstream affecting a person’s health. When having a fire in your yard, consider your health, your family’s and your neighbors’.
Recreational fire laws
- Avoid burning when Minneapolis is under an air pollution advisory. Fires release fine particles that contribute to air pollution and are implicated in health problems including strokes, heart attacks and asthma. Sign up for air quality alerts from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency.
- Outdoor recreational fires are permitted between 9 a.m. and 10 p.m.
- Keep fires small: less than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet high.
- Burn only untreated, unpainted, dry wood. Never burn cardboard boxes, trash or debris, because the smoke can be toxic.
- Have a hose or fire extinguisher present.
Learn more about City regulations around recreational fires.
For more information on recreational fires or to register a complaint about a recreational fire, call or email 311. To register a complaint about a recreational fire outside 311 hours, call 911.
Read more on the City website.
In Minneapolis, City-owned fire hydrants are flushed each year between May and October. Hydrant flushing removes mineral deposits from the water mains. It is also provides an opportunity to make sure hydrants are in working order.
Because flushing stirs up mineral deposits, it can temporarily discolor the tap water. The water is safe for drinking and bathing. However, to avoid staining clothing, we recommend waiting an hour or so and checking to see the water has returned to normal before doing laundry.
Get notified
You can sign up for notifications about water hydrant flushing in your area. Sign up for notifications. Make sure to create a full Smart911 profile online to register your address for location-based notifications like this.
Read more about what to do when hydrants in your area are being flushed.
Doors Open Minneapolis is your chance to explore the buildings that tell our city’s story. From theaters to business hubs, sacred spaces to private clubs, sports complexes to engineering wonders, historical gems to not-even-open-yet buildings, Doors Open Minneapolis will give you a FREE behind-the-scenes look at over 100 exciting venues. Building owners and caretakers will provide unique perspectives that illustrate why these venues, people, and businesses, are central to our city’s identity.
Join us for Doors Open Minneapolis on May 18 – 19, 10am – 5pm. Visit www.doorsopenminneapolis.org to learn more and plan your weekend!
National Night Out is a time for City residents to come together and celebrate with neighbors. Many blocks in Minneapolis take this opportunity to reconnect, eat and build relationships while kids play and bike freely on a closed street. Our goal this year is to increase participation.
Register your event by July 30
Registration is now open, and it’s free. Sign up early. Registration closes July 30, five days before the event.
Some points to consider:
- Register only one event per block, so confirm with your neighbors who will be registering.
- Consider whether you want your street blocked off to traffic.
- Ask neighbors for help organizing your event.
- Call 311 to request a fire truck, MPD K9, and/or MPD Mounted Patrol.
Contact the City crime prevention specialists with questions.
Register your block.
Mayor Jacob Frey, in consultation with City Operations Officer Margaret Anderson Kelliher, has nominated Michelle Phillips to be the City’s new director of the Minneapolis Department of Civil Rights. Phillips currently serves as inspector general for the City of Oakland, California.
Phillips has a deep expertise in civilian oversight of police, providing leadership in the promotion of constitutional policing and building departmental infrastructure to ensure thorough and fair investigative processes. Prior to her service in Oakland, Phillips served as deputy inspector general with the City of Baltimore, leading an investigative team focused on rooting out fraud and abuse and building trust in local government.
If approved for the position of Civil Rights director, Phillips will oversee a department with 46 employees tasked with:
- Enforcing the Minneapolis Code of Ordinances.
- Investigating discriminatory practices.
- Ensuring the protection of members of protected classes.
- Promoting the understanding of civil rights among residents, businesses and government.
The Civil Rights Department, through its Office of Police Conduct Review, also plays a critical role in reform efforts required by the settlement agreement reached with the Minnesota Department of Human Rights.
The mayor’s nomination has been referred to the City Council to schedule a public hearing for consideration. Once confirmed, she would begin in July.
Read more about the nomination on the City website.
Join the City of Minneapolis for a free networking event on not just landing a job but building a career.
Get tips on job searching, building your resume, writing a cover letter and interviewing.
- Get a free professional headshot/photo.
- Meet with hiring managers.
- Enjoy a free lunch.
HR Bridges career fair 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesday, May 22 CareerForce Center, 800 W. Broadway
Learn more about jobs at the City on the City website. |
