Don't Shave Off Your "Movember" Hair Too Soon

Whether you're working on a well groomed moustache or full on face carpet in honor of Movember - don't shave it off as soon as the calendar hits December 1. On Sunday, December 7, Mattie's on Main is holding a "Movember on Main: Show Off Your Work at Mattie's on Main" event from 5:00pm - 8:00pm.

Show off your moustache for a good cause.  Every $20 donated to the Movember Foundation will get you a draft beer and coupon for an appetizer.  There will also be prizes.

35W Bridge to go Green Tonight in Honor of Give to the Max Day

Via a GiveMN.org e-newsletter:

Watch the Sunset - and the Bridge Go Green
 
Thanks to the City of Minneapolis and the Minnesota Department of Transportation, the colorful LED lights lining the I-35W bridge will turn GiveMN green in celebration of your generosity on Give to the Max Day.

The bridge will go green starting at sunset on November 13 until sunrise the next day.

If you catch it, snap a photo, tell us your favorite cause and post it to our Facebook page.

What You'll Find at a Mill City Farmers Market Winter Market

November 8 was the first indoor Market of the 2014-2015 Mill City Farmers Market winter season.  The next indoor the Market is Saturday, November 22 - just in time to stock up for your Thanksgiving feast (and hostess gifts!). An added bonus to visiting the indoor Market is experiencing the Mill City Museum.  Be sure to check out their very cool store and programming. 

Below, a Market volunteer provides samples and recipes. 

No MCFM would be complete without the goat! :)

Stone Arch Lofts Becomes a Minnesota Heart Safe Community

Our Mill District neighbor, Dana Kirkemo, invited me to attend a life support class that was held at the Stone Arch Lofts on November 4th. Stone Arch Lofts recently installed an automated external defibrillator (AED) and became a Minnesota Heart Safe Community. 

Pat Olson, an HCMC paramedic, conducted the class of 17 Stone Arch Lofts residents on the "Chain of Survival" - a check list of actions to take if you witness someone experiencing a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.  Attendees had the opportunity to practice chest compressions on Resuscitation Annie, use a defibrillator and learn the Heimlich maneuver.

If you'd like to talk to Pat about an AED and training for your residential building or business, you can reach him at pat@afaaed.com or 612-865-2548.  Also see http://www.advancedfirstaidinc.com/ for information on AEDs.

In the News 11/10/2014

PARK BOARD VOTES TONIGHT ON ANOTHER NORTHEAST RIVERFRONT PURCHASE

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/park-board-votes-tonight-on-another-northeast-riverfront-purchase?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

FINAL DESIGN OF WATER WORKS COMPLETE; FUNDRAISING NEXT

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/final-design-of-water-works-complete-fundraising-next?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

RIVERFRONT REVIVAL CONTINUES IN MINNEAPOLIS

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/281984031.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

CPED PROPOSES TIF PLAN FOR UPPER HARBOR TERMINAL SITE

http://www.journalmpls.com/news-feed/cped-proposes-tif-plan-for-upper-harbor-terminal-site?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

NEXT IN THE NORTH LOOP, A BUILDING THAT SAYS TIMBER

http://www.startribune.com/local/minneapolis/281720911.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

NICOLLET HOTEL BLOCK REDEVELOPMENT MEETING DRAWS BIG NAMES

http://www.bizjournals.com/twincities/blog/real_estate/2014/11/nicollet-hotel-block-redevelopment-meeting-draws.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

THE TWO TOWERS: NEW MINNEAPOLIS HIGHRISES ARE POISED TO CHANGE DOWNTOWN LIVING

http://www.thelinemedia.com/features/twotowersdowntown11052014.aspx?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

MINNEAPOLIS DOWNTOWN 2025 PLAN IS OFF TO A GOOD START

http://www.startribune.com/opinion/editorials/281380231.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

A FOCUS ON HOMELESS CHILDREN SHOWS THE NEED FOR MORE AND BETTER EARLY EDUCATION

http://www.minnpost.com/community-voices/2014/11/focus-homeless-children-shows-need-more-and-better-early-education?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

STREETSCAPES: FEDERAL OFFICE BUILDING GETS A MAKEOVER AT 100

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/281948231.html?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

CAN YOU REALLY REDEEM A 100-YEAR-OLD COUPON?

http://www.blog.generalmills.com/2013/09/100-year-old-coupon/?utm_source=MillCityTimes&utm_medium=InTheNews&utm_campaign=InTheNews

Highlights from the November 6 DMNA Meeting

Highlights from the November 6 meeting of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association meeting.

Crown Hydro Resolution Passed.  A resolution opposing the Crown Hydro project passed and will be submitted to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and our elected officials at the City, State and Federal government.

Download the resolution...

Download the supporting letter...

AC Hotel by Marriott Approved.  A hotel on 4th & Hennepin proposed by Mortenson Construction was approved 

Download the CPED staff report...

DMNA Board Elections.  Thanks to our Board members for serving:

- Chad DiDonato, Chair

- Laurie Jone, Vice Chair

- Peter Zenner, Treasurer

- Carletta Sweet, Secretary

Download the full agenda from November 6, 2014... 

Deadline to Schedule a Contribution for 2014 GiveMN "Give to the Max Day" is November 13

GiveMN Give to the Max Day

Join thousands of Minnesotans ignite generosity and raise millions of dollars for nonprofits and schools across the state. Make a donation to your favorite cause on November 13 and be part of Minnesota's annual day of giving!

All scheduled gifts will transact on November 13 and be eligible for GiveMN Leaderboards and Golden Tickets.

There are a number of organizations participating in our neighborhood, including (but not limited to):

Preserve Minneapolis
Hennepin County Library
Open Book
The Southern Theater
People Serving People
MacPhail Center for Music
Friends of the Mississippi River

Simply click on the above link and type in the organization you'd like to contribute to.

This Weekend: Art Attack 2014!

Dates/Times:

Friday, November 7, 2013 - 5:00pm-10:00pm
Saturday, November 8, 2013 - Noon – 8:00pm
Sunday, November 9, 2013 - Noon – 5:00pm

Location: Northrup King Building, 1500 Jackson Street

Art Attack is an annual open studio and gallery crawl at the Northrup King Building, in the heart of the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District. The weekend-long event features over 200 artists working in painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, custom furniture, fiber arts, metal, ceramics, glass, hand-crafted and custom jewelry, mixed media, mosaics, textiles, and more.

We are pleased to announce that the Northrup King Building is collaborating with tpt 2’s MN Original on Saturday, November 8th to bring even more flavor, variety and entertainment to Art Attack 2014.

In addition to our lineup of MN Original artists we are also featuring other projects, readings, music and more:

John Ebert presents Determination – a map of the United States made strictly out of U.S. pennies (about 24,000 of them)! This insanely massive and unique piece of art work will be displayed throughout the weekend in Hedberg Maps studio space – studio 314.

Tom Combs, an Emergency Medicine physician with over 20 years experience, presents a reading of his new book – Nerve Damage – a suspense/thriller novel that has been well-received, strongly reviewed and is selling well. It involves unforgettable characters, fast-paced action and intrigue that unfolds in iconic Twin Cities locales.

Music by:
- Bitter Ridge Bluegrass Band, music hosted by Easel Street Annex throughout the weekend, studio 347.
- Vanessa Bray, acoustic guitar / singer

There will also be a variety of different food trucks available:
- Friday: 128 Cafe
- Saturday: Kabomlette and Scratch
- Sunday: Simply Steve’s

Art Attack is an exciting opportunity to gain admission to private studios and to buy original art direct from local, nationally and internationally known artists. Enjoy live music and live demonstrations.

Invitation to 2015 Budget Community Meeting with Mayor Hodges on November 12

 

Via a November 4, 2014, e-newsletter from Mayor Betsy Hodges:

Dear Friend,

Over the past couple months, I have shared with you details about my proposed budget for 2015, which makes deliberate and intentional investments in running the city well, growing the city, and advancing equity.
 
I will have more details to share with you through email, but I want to take this opportunity to invite you to attend a community meeting on the budget that I am co-hosting with Council Members John Quincy, Linea Palmisano, and Elizabeth Glidden.
 
This community meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about what my recommended budget includes, to provide feedback, and to ask questions you may have.
 
2015 Budget Community Meeting
Wednesday, November 12
7:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Mayflower Church
106 E. Diamond Lake Road, Minneapolis
 
I hope you can join us at this meeting.  Budgets are where we get to have the most impact on our goals and priorities, where we get to deliver on what we voted for. I look forward to seeing you there.
 
Sincerely,
  
Mayor Betsy Hodges
City of Minneapolis
 
P.S. To learn more about how I’m working to address the issues affecting our city, sign up for my e-mail update or check out my website or my blog.

November 5 Sip 'n Shop with Cynthia Froid Group at Parc Boutique

Hey ladies - here's a fun way to spend a chilly November evening!  Hope to see you there.  :)

William Sidney 'Bill' Joyce

I got to know Bill Joyce throught the Men's Coffee Club of Mill City Commons. He was down to earth, humble, accomplished and successful, all at the same time.  That's hard to pull off, but he was the real deal.  From the Star Tribune:

Joyce, William Sidney "Bill" age 82, passed away at his home in Minneapolis on October 31, 2014 surrounded by his loving family and music. Bill was born in Indianapolis on September 5, 1932, the only son of Ian Joyce and Elydah Mary Wheeler Joyce. The rock and cornerstone of Bill's life was his wife Suzanne, whom he met on a boat carrying students to Europe. It was a seaboard romance that lasted a lifetime. Bill spent two years with the Army in Heidelberg, Germany, inspiring a lifetime of curiosity, travel and adventure. Bill's working career began at General Mills in sales and marketing. In 1973, Bill left the business world to join Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota as the VP for External Affairs. He then spent eight years at International Multifoods. Bill had a lifelong passion for theatre, holding board positions at the Playwrite's Center, the Cricket Theatre and the Guthrie. He was also an active board member of the American Red Cross, the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and at the Basilica of Saint Mary and a founding board member of the Azmat Museum. In Crested Butte, Colorado, his beloved mountain home, he served for many years on the board of the Crested Butte Music Festival. Bill is survived by his wife Suzanne, and his 4 children: Alisa, Susan, Ward and Kevin. He will be greatly missed by his large family, including his two sons-in-law, David Barba and David Volkert, two daughters-in-law, Sarah Cousins and Martha Enson, and eight grandchildren: Maya, Patrick, Gina and Will Barba; Elydah Joyce; Zebadiah and Saskia Joyce; Ruby Enson Joyce. Services to honor Bill will be held at the Basilica of St. Mary on Tuesday, November 4th at 2 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to: The Basilica Landmark Park Nicollet Hospice Mill City Commons

Webster / Downtown School Floor Plans are Coming Together

Here are the pictures of the most recent floor plan for Webster. There are some last updates that are currently being put into the plan, but it will overall be very similar to these plans. If you have questions, feel free to post them!

For perspective, the hypotenuse of the building is the entry side for this split level building, with that side being the middle level (shown in the plan with the top floor). Then the right angle side of the drawings shows the top and bottom floors on separate sheets.

 

[Photo] 3rd Ave Bridge - 1958

Courtesy of Minnesota Historical Society

Water Works Will Be a Public / Private Partnership

The Washburn-Crosby mills and railroad yard in Minneapolis, circa 1940. Courtesy of the Minnesota Historical Society.

By Bill Lindeke on MinnPost:

There is no more hallowed ground in Minneapolis than the spot where the Stone Arch Bridge meets the old mill ruins along St. Anthony Falls. It’s the spot that appears in a thousand photos and is the birthplace of the city’s milling industry.

Last week I went on a tour of the area with a group of architects from the design team SCAPE and Rogers Partners. They shared with me a new vision for the area that would unearth some of the history buried beneath today’s parking lots. The proposal, called Water Works Park, could cost somewhere just north of $20 million, and is full of exciting architectural ideas.

Read the article on MinnPost…

Letter from Doug Verdier to FERC re: Symphony Hydro

Local Hydro activist Doug Verdier weighs in on the proposed Symphony Hydro project, cites need to keep lock functional for emergency contingencies:

Download the letter...

North Loop Intersection to Get Safety Makeover

Based on a request from 3rd Ward Council Member Frey's office, the Minneapolis Dept. of Public Works conducted a study of a dangerous intersection at 2nd Ave N & 3rd St N in the North Loop.  The study found a number pedestrian safety issues that will be addressed in over the next 10 weeks:

Download the staff report...

Download a drawing of the improvements...

Thursday Night - DMNA Meeting

The November meeting of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association will be held Thursday, November 6 at 6:00PM.  Join us at Open Book - 1011 Washington Ave. S.

Download the agenda...

AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS:

 - Made Here Initiative.  Presented by Tom Hoch from the Hennepon Theatre Trust and Joan Vorderbruggen from Made Here.  With Made Here, Hennepin Theatre Trust showcases Minnesota’s wealth of artistic talent to activate the vibrant downtown Minneapolis Cultural District. From locally created visual displays in vacant storefronts, to pop-up parks and art galleries and live performances in commercial spaces, the rich diversity of the Twin Cities’ cultural community is front and center for all to share.  More info on Made Here...

 - Nicollet Hotel Block RFP.  The City of Minneapolis is seeking redevelopment proposals for the City-owned property located at 30 Third Street South. The 1.7 acre city block is bound by Third Street South, Washington Avenue, Hennepin Avenue, and Nicollet Mall and commonly referred to as the “Nicollet Hotel Block.”.  More details and download the RFP here...

 - North Loop Intersection to Get Safety Makeover.  Based on a request from 3rd Ward Council Member Frey's office, the Minneapolis Dept. of Public Works conducted a study of a dangerous intersection at 2nd Ave N & 3rd St N in the North Loop.  The study found a number pedestrian safety issues that will be addressed in over the next 10 weeks.  Download the staff report and drawing...

 - Crown Hydro Discussion.  A resolution will be presented opposing Crown Hydro.

Nicollet Mall RFP Presentation at DMNA Thursday Night

The City of Minneapolis is seeking redevelopment proposals for the City-owned property located at 30 Third Street South. The 1.7 acre city block is bound by Third Street South, Washington Avenue, Hennepin Avenue, and Nicollet Mall and commonly referred to as the “Nicollet Hotel Block.” The City’s development goals for the property include iconic high quality designed new construction of a structure(s) of not fewer than 20 active floors in height with a mix of commercial, retail, residential, office, and hospitality uses, active street front retail, and integrated public/green space amenities.

Questions regarding the RFP must be submitted in writing to Erik Hansen (City of Minneapolis, Department of CPED, 105 Fifth Avenue South, Suite 200, Minneapolis, MN 55401) no later than Wednesday, November 19 by 4:00 p.m. Questions will be answered and posted on the CPED website by Tuesday, November 24.

Download the RFP here...

Thursday Night - Discussion and Next Steps on Crown Hydro at DMNA

On the agenda of the Downtown Minneapolis Neighborhood Association meeting on Thursday Night, November 6 at Open Book.  I intend to introduce a resolution opposing the Crown Hydro project and make a motion that the DMNA submit a letter conveying the resolution to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

Online Survey Participation Requested Regarding Northeast Athletic Field Park Recreation Building

The Minneapolis Park Board has posted an online survey available until November 12 for the planned Northeast Athletic Field Park Recreation Building.   Please take 10 minutes to share your ideas for this building and how it might best serve the community.  Contact Project Manager Dana Murdoch at 612-230-6446 ordmurdoch@minneapolisparks.org with any questions.

Survey:

https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NortheastParkRecreationBuilding1

Project Page:

http://www.minneapolisparks.org/default.asp?PageID=1482