| At the City Council meeting this week we passed a resolution calling for the County to shut down the trash burner in the North Loop and a request for the City Auditor to conduct an independent review of the events that led up to a neighbor shooting his neighbor after many requests for help. The Intergovernmental Relations Committee also began the process of prioritizing policy requests by department staff for the upcoming State Legislative session.
Last Saturday I tabled at the Nicollet Island and East Bank Neighborhood Association and Women's Club Halloween candy grab at Chute Square.
Chute Square candy grab and constume contest
I also attended the candy grab hosted by the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization along 13th Ave on Sunday. Over 500 children and their families enjoyed a warm weekend and showed off their costumes.
Outside Fire Station 2 along 13th Ave for the Sheridan Halloween party
Other activities this week:
- Hosted a meeting to discuss neighborhood livability issues in the Warehouse District.
- Attended a ceremony for the newest Community Service Officers (CSOs) at Cristo Rey High School. The CSO program employs young individuals who are going to school for law enforcement careers. Once they finish school, they are eligible to become MPD officers.
New CSOs at Cristo Rey
- Attended the Sheridan Neighborhood community meeting to learn more about the upcoming redesign of Marshall Ave NE and take questions from residents.
- Attended the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association annual meeting.
- Met with the developer of a proposed apartment building on Marshall and 17th in NE.
- Met with the developer of the proposed apartment building at 200 Central Ave.
- Received an update from staff on the proposed changes to the 4D program.
- Met with the Director of Arts and Cultural Affairs, Ben Johnson, to discuss public art and the empty store fronts arts program.
- Met with the chair of Meet Minneapolis to discuss the future of the hospitality industry.
- Spoke at length with Steve Cramer, former CEO of the Downtown Council, on how to align the private sector with the City's plans for the future of downtown.
- Met with the new owners of Graze Provisions and Libations in the North Loop to discuss noise.
- Met with Center Point Energy to discuss the City's Climate Action Plan.
On November 14th there is a community MSTAT meeting at Eastside Neighborhood Services. This is a great opportunity to get updates from 2nd Precinct Inspector Nick Torborg and Chief O'Hara on trends in Northeast and Minneapolis as a whole.
As always, Henry, Patrick, and I are here to serve you. We can be reached at ward3@minneapolismn.gov. Please report all issues to 311 before contacting us so there is a paper trail and staff are already aware of the issue when we speak with them. You can contact 311 by simply dialing 311, email them at Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov or by submitting a 311 Contact Form.
Your neighbor,
Michael
There is still plenty of time to vote before the big day Nov. 5. As of Sunday, more than 42,000 Minneapolis residents have cast their ballots early, either in person or by mail. If you still have your mail ballot at home, make a plan for dropping it off. Anyone who can vote in Minneapolis on Election Day can also vote early at the Early Vote Center at 980 E. Hennepin Ave. or any of the additional sites.
Early Vote Center
The main Early Vote Center is open extended hours, including weekends, through 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 4 (the day before Election Day).
Mail ballots
If you still have a mail ballot, make sure it’s received by 8 p.m. on Election Day to count. You can drop it off before Election Day at Elections and Voter Services, 980 E. Hennepin; the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 Sixth St. S., skyway level; the 625 Fourth Ave. S. drive-through during voting hours; at any of the early voting sites during voting hours; or at any remaining pop-up voting events. On Election Day, ballots can only be dropped off to Minneapolis Elections at 980 E. Hennepin or the Hennepin County Government Center, 300 Sixth St. S., skyway level.
Read more details about voting on the City website.
There are two upcoming public hearings for people to provide feedback on Mayor Jacob Frey’s recommended 2025 City budget and 2026 plan. Comments can also be submitted online at the City’s website.
The proposed 2025 budget is $1.88 billion with a maximum tax levy of 8.3%. The City Council has started reviewing the 2025 budget – the first year of the biennial budget cycle – and will vote on adopting the budget Tuesday, Dec. 10.
Visit the City’s website to learn more about the mayor’s recommended budget, key dates in the approval process, FAQs and more. You can also watch a series of videos on the City’s budget process.
City budget public hearings These public hearings will take place at the Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S., Room 350.
- 10 a.m., Tuesday, Nov. 12
- Truth in Taxation hearing, 6:05 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10. (The City Council will vote on adopting the budget following the hearing.)
Learn how to participate in public hearings.
Come to a public meeting Nov. 13 or 14. Hear from Effective Law Enforcement For All as the independent evaluator of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights settlement agreement with the City of Minneapolis. You’ll get updates from Effective Law Enforcement For All about the City of Minneapolis and Minneapolis Police Department’s path to meet the requirements of the settlement agreement.
Effective Law Enforcement For All will present an overview of its role in the settlement agreement, describe its requirements and how compliance is checked, and provide implementation updates related to MPD policies and training.
Each session will follow the same agenda and format.
South Minneapolis public information session 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13 Sabathani Community Center, 310 E. 38th St., Suite 120
North Minneapolis public information session 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 14 North Community High School, 1500 James Ave.
Learn more about the Nov. 13 and 14 information sessions on this flyer.
You can also learn more about the evaluator and its work on this three-page flyer.
The City of Minneapolis is preparing its first mobile medical unit to help bring health care to people in underserved communities. The state-of-the-art vehicle should be fully operational and in the community by early 2025.
The Minneapolis Health Department is hiring and training staff to operate the vehicle and outfitting the vehicle with medical supplies. It can be used by anyone in the community but will deploy where access to care is challenging and needed most.
The unit will offer dignified care in a private, closed space. The Health Department’s Opioid Response Team will operate the unit, offering essential services such as:
- Basic health screenings such as blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels.
- Medication consultation.
- Wound care.
- Vaccinations.
- Mental health counseling and referrals.
- Youth health services including physical exams, dental care and wellness checks.
- Medications for opioid use disorder.
Read more about the mobile medical unit on the City website. |
