MPRB Commissioners Speak Out on Crown Hydro - Video

Video excerpts from MPRB Commissioners Anita Tabb, Scott Vreeland, John Erwin and Liz Wielinski at the recent Crown Hydro public meeting:

Tomorrow - Gold Medal Park Hearing at City Hall

Community Development Committee Agenda

Standing Committee of the City Council, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Regular Meeting

December 10, 2013

1:30 p.m. - Room 317 City Hall

Public Hearings 1:30 p.m.

Department of Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED)

1. Gold Medal Park (1000 2nd St S, 1010 2nd St S, 1028 2nd St S):

a) Authorize a lease amendment with the Park Development Foundation for the City-owned portion of Gold Medal Park;

b) Approve the use as park space of a portion of Parcel A-2 that the Guthrie Theater Foundation proposes to sell to the Park Development Foundation, and waive the City’s one-time option to reacquire that portion of the property; 

c) Authorize execution of documents and agreements as are reasonably necessary to implement the lease amendment and waiver (Also in W&M/Budget).

Download Staff Report:  Gold Medal Pk RCA; Gold Medal Pk MAP1; Gold Medal Pk MAP2

Vikings Stadium Construction - Week 3

They started digging up the east parking lot last week.

We're attempting to publish a photo with this same view each week from the start of construction through the first game played at the new Minnesota Vikings Stadium in Downtown Minneapolis.

The Week Ahead in Mill City

Each week we provide an easy to reference list of events and activities for the week ahead in the Historic Mill District and Minneapolis Riverfront Neighborhoods.  Have an event to share?  Submit your events here...

Monday, December 9

• December 9, 2013, Monday - Without a Song - Interlude Performance at MacPhail

Tuesday, December 10

• December 10, 2013, Tuesday - DMNA Board Meeting at Central Library
• December 10, 2013, Tuesday - Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission Public Meeting
• December 10, 2013, Tuesday - Central Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Public Meeting at Nicollet Island Pavilion
• December 10, 2013, Tuesday - Dome Running

Wednesday, December 11

• December 11, 2013, Wednesday - MPRB 2014 Budget Public Comment Session
• December 11, 2013, Wednesday - The Death Comedy Jam at Grumpy's
• December 11, 2013, Wednesday - RLife LIVE at The Depot
• December 11, 2013, Wednesday - MPR Presents Radio Heartland 5th Anniversary Party at Aster Cafe
• December 11, 2013, Wednesday - Central Riverfront Regional Park Master Plan Public Meeting at Nicollet Island Pavilion

Thursday, December 12

• December 12, 2013, Thursday - Talk of the Stacks at Central Library
• December 12, 2013, Thursday - I AM MPLS! at Aria

Friday, December 13

• December 13, 2013, Friday - Holidazzle Parade
• December 13, 2013, Friday - Holiday Shindig Benefit for Open Arms of MN at Aster Cafe
• December 13, 2013, Friday - Fall Honors Recital at MacPhail
• December 13, 2013, Friday - Family Storytime at Central Library

Saturday, December 14

• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Washburn A Mill Tour at Mill City Museum
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill at Mill City Museum
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Mill City Farmers Market at the Mill City Museum
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Public Skating at the Metrodome
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Bluegrass Brunch at Aster Cafe
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Holiday Jewelry Sparkle Mart at Northrup King (2 days)
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - How'd They do That Workshop at The Guthrie
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Winter Book Publication Party at MCBA
• December 14, 2013, Saturday - Taste Twin Cities Downtown Minneapolis Skyway Tour

Sunday, December 15

• December 15, 2013, Sunday - Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles
• December 15, 2013, Sunday - An 'Eventually' Christmas: Holidays at the Mill at Mill City Museum
• December 15, 2013, Sunday - Thomasina and Earfone Records - The Perfect Gift at The Southern Theater

Fun Holiday Gift Ideas from the Minneapolis Park and Rec Board

Our friends at the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) would like to remind everyone that they offer unique gifts that will delight loved ones and help support the parks.

Their gift cards can be applied toward outdoor fun at the Wirth Winter Recreation Area, health and fitness activities, environmental programs, cross-country skiing passes, snowboarding, golf, and dog parks. How about an annual parking permit for easy access to parks, gardens and trails?

Click to view the MPRB Holiday Gift Guide.

Capella Tower on a Frigid Morning in Downtown Minneapolis

It was -5 degrees when I took this a few minutes ago.  The Capella Tower does not usually create an upward beam as seen below.  I speculate ice crystals from nearby powerplants caused this cool effect.