The latest news on the Crown Hydro project proposed for Mill Ruins Park on the Downtown Minneapolis Riverfront (documents in reverse chronological order):

Crown Hydro Response to FERC 60 Day Notice

FERC 60 Day Notice to Crown Hydro FERC

Crown Hydro Progress Report to FERC

MPRB Response in Support of Termination of Crown Hydro License

Crown Hydro Response in Opposition to Termination of License

FERC Starts Termination Proceedings on Crown Hydro License

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Repsonse to Crown Hydro

Crown Hydro Response to FERC Notice of Termination

FERC Gives Crown Hydro 30 Day Notice of Termination

Crown Hydro Requests New Location for Hydro Plant

Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Board (MPRB) Response to Crown Hydro FERC Termination Letter Response

7:25 / "East Side/West Side" Chelle Stoner, Central Riverfront Resident

VIDEO - "After the Vikings Stadium - Opportunity Sites for Development in Downtown East and Elliot Park" (best viewed in full screen mode):

DEEP 2100

DEEP: The Imperative

DEEP: The Opportunity Part One

DEEP: The Opportunity Part Two

POSITION STATEMENT (2011)

The Medtrodome and the Future Development of Elliot Park and Downtown East

HISTORIC MILLS DISTRICT MASTER PLAN (1998/2001)

Historic Mills District Master Plan (update 2001)

Historic Mills District Master Plan (original 1998)

DOWNTOWN EAST / NORTH LOOP MASTER PLAN (2003)

Cover and Table of Contents

Executive Summary

Chapter 1 – Introduction and Background

Chapter 2 – Planning Complete Communities

Chapter 3 – Market Analysis

Chapter 4 – Land Use Plan

Chapter 5 – Urban Design Plan

Chapter 6 – Local Regulatory Framework

Chapter 7 – Phasing and Implementation Plan

After the Vikings Stadium - Opportunity Sites for Development in Downtown East and Elliot Park

Monday, March 18, 2013

6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Mill City Museum (1st Floor Commons)

It's been 30 years since the Metrodome was built, yet the surrounding remains a vast wasteland of mostly empty surface parking lots.  With the looming construction of the new Vikings Stadium Minneapolis, and our neighborhood, has a once in a generation chance to get it right and transform this dead-zone into a vibrant asset to our community.

Join David Fields, urban planning and community development expert, for an audio/visual presentation and discussion including:

- A look at specific underutilized (surface parking lots) properties in the district and what might be their prospects for development.  Includes a unique view of the area using Google Earth visuals.

- “Downtown East/Elliot Park 2100: Building the 21st Century Urban Community” vision report that EPNI worked on with various urban design consultants to provide a framework for new development in the neighborhoods.

- An extended Q&A and discussion session with Mr. Fields.

Hosted by Judy Borger, Mill District resident and member of the Vikings Stadium Implementation Committee.

About David Fields

- Community Development Coordinator, Elliot Park Neighborhood Inc.

- Doctor of Philosophy, American Studies, University of Minnesota

- M.A. in American Studies, University of Minnesota

- B.A. Journalism & Mass Communications, University of Washington

Mr. Fields is the staff coordinator of the Building, Land Use & Housing citizen participation committee (BLUH), which deals with land use, zoning, and development issues in Elliot Park Neighborhood. He served as project manager for the Elliot Park Neighborhood Master Plan and has administered the business of the many citizen design and development review task forces that have been engaged with a variety of development proposals in Elliot Park. Mr. Fields has served in several commission and advisory capacities: a seven-year member of the Minneapolis Zoning Board of Adjustment; an Officer of the Central Community Housing Trust Board of Directors; a member of the Technical Advisory Committee for the City’s Downtown East/North Loop Master Plan. He teaches Urban Studies colloquia at the University of Minnesota.

WHEN - Monday, January 21, 2013 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM

WHERE - Mill City Museum
6th Floor ADM Conference Room

Enter at 710 2nd Street South - Arrive early to assure a seat

AGENDA

6:30 / Introductions

6:40 / Steve Minn, Principal with Lupe Development and Gretchen Camp, Partner at BKV Group
 - Audio visual presentation on the Mill City Quarter Project
 - Residential/Commercial project located on 2nd St. S. between 3rd & 5th Ave. S.
 - Update on preliminary plans & design
 - Status update on project

7:30 / Ken Searl, Neighborhood Crime & Safety Committee
 - Progress report
 - Crime report summary
 - Building recruitment

7:45 / David Tinjum, Preview of 2013
 - Commercial & Residential Development
 - Riverfirst
 - Central Riverfront Master Plan
 - Gold Medal Park
 - Vikings Stadium Implementation
 - Waterworks Park/Mill Ruins Park 2.0
 - And much more...

8:00 / Adjournment

Monday, October 15, 2012 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM

Mill City Museum
6th Floor ADM Conference Room

Enter at 710 2nd Street South

"Shaping the Future of the Minneapolis Riverfront” - Central Riverfront Master Planning with the MPRB

When: Monday, September 17, 2012 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM
Where: Mill City Museum (main floor commons)

Join your neighbors and the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board in shaping the future of the Central Riverfront of Minneapolis.  It’s been more than two decades since the last Master Plan for this part of the river was completed.  Learn about potential projects, the planning process, and how local residents can assist in shaping the future:

-- Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Commissioners Anita Tabb and Liz Wielinski will discuss the past, present, and ideas for the future of the Central Riverfront.

-- Andrew Caddock, MPRB Project Manager, will review the Master Planning Process and highlight opportunities for the future at key parks. The end result of this process will be a new Master Plan for the Central Riverfront.

-- “Open Mic”: Engage the MPRB in a question & answer session.

-- Parks that may be impacted include: Boom Island, Father Hennepin Bluffs - Upper & Lower, Mill Ruins Park, Water Works Park (old Fuji Ya site)

All residents, from both sides of the Central Riverfront, are encouraged to attend.

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Co-Hosted by Mill District Neighborhood Association & Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
Underwritten by Mill City Times

Monday, August 20, 2012 / 6:30PM – 8:00 PM

Mill City Museum
6th Floor ADM Conference Room

Enter at 710 2nd Street South

The Mill District Neighborhood Association meets on the 3^rd Monday of each month, at 6:30 PM in the ADM Conference Room at the Mill City Museum unless otherwise noted.

*There will be a limited number of handouts at the meeting, so please take the time to review the materials linked to in the agenda items above.