June 21st, 2024

A message from Council President Elliott Payne

Hello neighbors, 

I wanted to share the bittersweet news that Ben Carrier's last day working for the Ward 1 office was last Thursday. Ben has been a policy aide in my office since I was first sworn into office in 2022 and has been a tremendous asset to our Ward 1 office and to the City Council as a whole. Ben helped carry so many policies and budget amendments my office worked on, along with spearheading other important work like our Ward 1 neighborhood leaders summit. Most of all I will miss the thoughtfulness and professionalism he brought to the office everyday.

Luckily, Ben isn't going far and has already started in his new role as a City Planner for the Community Planning & Economic Development Department. Our loss is CPED and the City's gain! 

We have already started interviews for our open position and look forward to filling the role quickly. In the meantime, reach out to Ikram, Liam, or myself directly for any constituent needs.

Best,

Elliott

Connect with Council President Payne

July Office Hours

When: Tuesday July 9th 5-7 PM

Where: Dogwood Coffee - Northeast 1219 Tyler St NE

July Community 1-1s

When: Tuesday July 23rd 9-11:45 AM

Where: Pilllar Forum Cafe 2300 Central Ave Ne

Sign up link will be included closer to the date

LPNA and Pedal Power present: Bike Rodeo! **Moved to Sunday**

Due to inclement weather, the bike rodeo originally scheduled for Saturday has been rescheduled to Sunday, June 23.  We apologize for any inconvenience and look forward to seeing you all on Sunday for a fun and safe event! 

Join us to celebrate bike riding on Sunday June 23, from 1-3pm at Logan Park!  All activities are FREE! -Bicycle obstacle course- designed with kids and new riders in mind! -Face Painting! -Decorate your bike and helmet! -Free snacks! -Free Helmets! -Learn how to ride a bike! -Free bike and helmet safety checks! -Free bicycle lights!  

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Fourth of July fireworks return to Riverfront

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board will resume hosting its Red, White and Boom! Fourth of July event on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront this year.

This year, festivities will take place on the west side of the river, at Water Works and the Stone Arch Bridge parking lot. Live music and food trucks start at 6 p.m. July 4 with fireworks starting at 10 p.m.

Read more on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board website.

Upper Harbor community meeting June 26

Join the City of Minneapolis and development team led by United Properties for a June 26 community meeting. Come and learn more from United Properties and its partner InnerCity Tennis about the proposed health and wellness hub at the Upper Harbor site.

The 53-acre Upper Harbor site is in north Minneapolis between Washington Avenue and the Mississippi River. It’s being transformed to accommodate new places to live and work, a new riverfront regional park, and a community performing arts center.

Upper Harbor Redevelopment health hub meeting 5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 26 NorthPoint Conference Center, 1256 Penn Ave. N., Suite 5200

Please RSVP. Food and refreshments will be provided.

This meeting follows up on the May 2 meeting hosted by the City on the Upper Harbor redevelopment and the health hub proposal. See the presentation from that meeting on the City’s Upper Harbor project webpage.

Visit the City's website to read more about the Upper Harbor redevelopment.

Homegrown Minneapolis community projects a part of Climate Legacy Initiative

The City of Minneapolis is committed to reducing climate pollution by 2030. To help accomplish this goal, the Minneapolis Health Department is announcing funding of more than $315,000 for 16 community-led projects related to urban agriculture and preventing wasted food.

As part of the City’s Climate Legacy Initiative, the funding will support efforts to create a fair and climate-resilient food system in Minneapolis.

Each organization’s project is addressing one or more of the following areas:

• Growing food using sustainable production methods.
• Using energy-efficient controlled environments to extend the growing season into the colder months.
• Reducing wasted food through distribution to food shelves, composting and other programs.

Read about the 16 community award recipients and their projects on the City website.

Fix-It Clinic: July 13

At a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic, you will receive guided assistance from volunteers to dismantle, troubleshoot and repair your small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more.

Feel empowered, learn valuable skills and reduce waste all at the same time.

Upcoming Fix-It Clinic Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, July 13 Mount Olivet Lutheran Church, 5025 Knox Ave. S.

Hennepin County's Choose to Reuse website

Another way to keep from throwing useful things away: Learn about upcoming swap and reuse sales.

Household hazardous waste collection events

Hennepin County is hosting community collection events for County residents to safely and properly dispose of unwanted garden and household hazardous wastes.

Minneapolis events

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 21, and Saturday, June 22 Sullivan STEAM School, 3100 E. 28th St.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Aug. 9, and Saturday, Aug. 10 Jenny Lind Elementary School (enter off Dupont Ave), 5025 Bryant Ave. N.

Visit Hennepin County’s website to learn what items will be accepted at the event, review safety guidelines, and view all 2024 events.

‘20 is plenty’ yard signs available

To help get out the word about local speed limits and the importance of slower speeds for safety, the City again has free yard signs for community members.

Slower speeds on local streets make travel safer for everyone no matter how you get around. Speeding is the No. 1 factor in severe and fatal crashes in Minneapolis; please slow down to save lives.

You can pick up a free “20 is plenty” yard sign from any of the free sidewalk sand pickup locations:

• North: 2710 Pacific St., outside the main Public Works gate.
• Northeast: 1809 Washington St. NE, outside the fence at Jefferson Street and 18th Avenue.
• South: 27th Street just east of Longfellow Avenue near the Public Works gate.
• Southwest: 6036 Harriet Ave. S., at the southwest corner of 60th Street and Harriet Avenue.

The signs come with metal stands. They’re available to pick up 24 hours a day while supplies last.

County, Park and Recreation Board announce summer event lineups

Hennepin County and the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board have announced their 2024 summer event schedules.

Hennepin County’s free, family-friendly events include live music, Pianos on Parade, movie nights at Target Field Station, fitness classes and more. See the entire “Go Outside with Hennepin County” lineup.

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board movies in the parks run June 1-Aug. 31 with 73 free outdoor movie screenings. Music in the parks offers 206 free outdoor concerts in nine park venues this summer. Read more about this year’s movies and music in the parks on the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board website.

Connect with Elliott and Ward 1 Staff

Elliott Payne was re-elected in 2023 to represent Ward 1

Elliott serves on the President of the Minneapolis City Council, Chair of the Audit Committee, member of the Public Health & Safety Committee, Budget Committee, Intergovernmental Relations Committee, and Committee of the Whole. 

Contact the Ward 1 Council Office

Elliott Payne, Council Member - Email

Liam Davis Temple, Policy Aide - Email

Ikram Mohamud, Policy Associate - Email

Office Phone - (612) 673-2201

Visit: minneapolismn.gov/ward1

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