inside

Crime & Safety ....................................... 4

Business & Real Estate....................... 6
CARAG News.............................................. 10
ECCO News..................................................12
Film Reviews...............................................13
Events Calendar......................................15
“Double Bind Question”
Cause Spirits & Soundbar features new works by Andrew
Linskens and Aaron Brand (See more events on page 15.)

Your Community-Supported News Source • Covering the Uptown Area and the Neighborhoods of CARAG and ECCO November 2010 • Volume 6, Number 11

Vote November 2 Three Large Projects

On The Horizon
Is This
Governor, State Senator and Representative,
School Board and more.
For information on polling places see October issue of Uptown
Uptown Development Update
By Aaron Rubenstein
ART?
Isles sculpture raises
Neighborhood News or go to www.sos.state.mn.us, Elections.
Could three significant development projects on Uptown’s horizon sig- the issue and more
nal that the economy is pulling out of recession?

Doing The Right Thing Calhoun Square wants to build a one-story CB2 home furnishings store
at 31st Street and Hennepin Avenue which CARAG has opposed. Devel-
opers of a controversial five-story apartment building at Lake and Knox
hope to start construction by the end of November. The long-delayed
Mozaic mixed-use project - on the parking lot behind the Lagoon Cin-
ema - is going back to the city’s

Lounge
Planning Commission for approv-
al of a phased scheme.

Calhoun Square and CB2

Act
New business at
Calhoun Square
By Bruce Cochran
One of many green stormwater holding tanks (at right) called a Triton buried below
the surface for later dispersal below. (Photo by Bruce Cochran) Good friends Dan Vargas and
Terry Terwedo haven’t slowed
St. Mary’s Takes Charge of Stormwater Runoff down much. Vargas has owned
CARAG voted unanimously
(22 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention) at its
October 19 monthly neighbor-
hood meeting to recommend that
the Planning Commission deny
approval of Calhoun Square’s
proposal to construct a one-story,
24-foot high, retail building at
the northeast corner of Hennepin
Avenue and 31st Street.
Plans previously approved by the (Photo by Bruce Cochran)

By Sarah Sponheim and operated Vstate Clothing in
Calhoun Square for about four
The golden dome of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church presides over years and Terwedo is currently
the East Calhoun neighborhood and serves as a landmark above the co-owner of Atmosfere, a clothing
lakeshore. From the church, large windows and a terraced patio afford store across the intersection from
a sublime view across Lake Calhoun. Historically, though, St. Mary’s has Calhoun Square. But between 2001
had a less than ideal relationship with the water below. Rain and melting and 2008 these two created club
snow have run off the property - downhill, through storm sewers, into parties on the order of about one a
the lake. Typically, stormwater runoff carries with it all manner of pollut- month acting as primary promot-
ants, from discarded pop cans, trash and pet feces to gasoline and engine ers. They still throw their annual
Right page 6 New Year’s party they claim is the
best in the city and they’ve just
Planning Commission in 2005 and
2008 call for a five-story, mixed-
use building on the site with two
commercial floors, three residen-
tial floors above and underground
parking.
The motion approved by CARAG
states, in part: “The proposed one-
story building does not conform to
USAP (Uptown Small Area Plan)
policies for multi-story, mixed-use
By Bruce Cochran
Babies reach out for it, children
like to climb on it and adults are
curious.
“Bumpy” as it is titled by its artist
Zoran Mojsilov, the Yugoslavian
sculptor from Minneapolis, was in-
stalled for a price of $350. But the
art page 14

The Battle Of Will

brought their promotional talents development in the core; we’re
Lounge page 7 Projects page 6
2 FREE Tickets to
“The Girl Who Kicked the
What’s Your Y Story?
By Bruce Cochran
Taja Will is terrified of her next dance show, “I’m doing what I’m most Hornets’ Nest“ at Uptown
afraid of doing because I think it will be a learning
experience.” Some of it will be choreographed
Blaisdell YMCA Celebrates 50 years on Theatre or 4 FREE
and some of it will be completely unrehearsed. November 13 MEALS at CHIPOTLE
The Show is called “We Are Not
By Phyllis Stenerson
Platonic, Unfortunately.”
Countless stories about experiences at the Blaisdell YMCA live through-
(see page 15 for details)
On November 4 and 12 at 7 p.m. at Byrant out Uptown, the rest of the Metro area and far beyond says Kerry! Giv-
Lake Bowl Taja will explore through dance, ens, Executive Director. When I interviewed Kerry! for this story, I
theater and voice the length to which opened the conversation with: “I brought my sons here for swimming
performers will go to impress their audienc- lessons when they were young.”
es for art. What strategies do they use?
“You beat me to the punch,” said Kerry! “That’s what I always ask peo-
Like a well organized essay, ple – What is your Y story? It’s amazing how many people have one, or
she’ll spend the first ten min- more.”
utes going over her perfor-
mance strategy. Then she’ll On Saturday, November 13 from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. there will be a cel-
start with honesty, the some ebration of 50 years of service to the community. There will be music
really impressive acts. Finally from TMychael Rambo plus comments from Harold Mezile, CEO of
she’ll do anything to seduce you. Story page 13
 • Uptown Neighborhood news www.carag.org November 2010
What Do Our Faith Traditions Tell Us?
Watercolors By Phyllis Stenerson
That’s the enticing title for a series
of interfaith forums being held
this fall in several Minneapolis
churches followed by an Interfaith
Thanksgiving service. All are free
and open to the public.
The Minneapolis Interfaith
Forums have been going on for
a number of years. Leaders feel
it’s now more essential than ever
to find peaceful ways to resolve
differences. Respectful dialogue
among communities, across reli-
Ruth Cain’s watercolors will be exhibited at Starbuck’s, 2216 Hennepin Ave- gious boundaries, is an important
nue. The opening is Saturday, November 6 from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Ruth lives in ECCO step in the process of reaching
and just completed two terms on the ECCO Board. She serves on the Managing understanding. The Forums are
Board of UNN.
sponsored by 16 Minneapolis con-
gregations/organizations.
Each week a different question is
Difference between put forth. Questions are first dis-
cussed among a panel of clergy and
a co-op and a “club” store: then among participants at round
tables. Questions or comments can
You Only Join Once. Really. be submitted to the panel for fur-
ther exploration.
That’s it.
All sessions start at 7 p.m. The
Make 2010 the Year of the Co-op public is invited to arrive at 6:45
p.m. for refreshments: Sanctuary
Difference. Join us!
tours are offered after the Forum.
The October 21 session was
“Ground Zero: A Test for Inter-
faith Relations” and held at Temple
Israel. Here is the 2010 Minneapo-
lis Interfaith Forum schedule for
the remainder of the fall:
Thursday, October 28 – “What we
Deadline for
submissions to
The Uptown
2105 Lyndale Ave S. Neighborhood News
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believe in life after death” at Hen-
nepin Avenue United Methodist
Church, 511 Groveland Avenue,
Minneapolis, www.Hennepin-
church.org, 612.871.5303
Thursday, November 4 – “How we
approach our sacred texts” at Cen-
tral Lutheran Church, 333 South
12th Street, Minneapolis. www.
centralmpls.org, 612.870.4416
Thursday, November 11 – “How
we respond to the poor and immi-
grants among us” at Plymouth
Congregational Church, 1900
Nicollet Avenue (at Franklin),
Minneapolis www.plymouth.org,
612.871.7400. Enter through door
off parking lot.
Thursday, November 18 – “Why
bad things happen to good people”
– Basilica of St. Mary, Hennepin
Avenue at 17th Street, Minneapo-
lis www.mary.org, 612.331.1381.
An Interfaith Thanksgiving Ser-
vice will be held on Thursday,
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Uptown Neighborhood News
Uptown Neighborhood News is a monthly publication of Calhoun Area Residents Action
Group (CARAG) in cooperation with the East Calhoun Community Organization (ECCO).
UNN covers the news of Uptown and is delivered free to households within the area bounded
by Lyndale Ave. S. and Lake Calhoun, between Lake Street and 36th St. W. Extra copies are
distributed to businesses in the Uptown area, along Lake Street, and Lyndale and Hennepin
Aves. Circulation is 5,100, with a pass-along readership of 10,000. Publication and distribu-
tion is before the first of every month.
Contributors are area residents who volunteer their time to bring the news of the area to resi-
dents. Articles, letters to the editor and story ideas are welcomed and encouraged. The editor
reserves the right to edit for length, clarity, relevance to the area or other reasons. Editorial
and advertising guidelines are available. Please contact the editor:
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uptownnews@yahoo.com
Art direction & Production
Bruce Cochran (CARAG)
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Advertising
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Managing Board
Appointed/Elected Representatives:
Ralph Knox, President (ECCO)
Virgil McDill, Vice Chair (CARAG)
Elizabeth Walke, Treasurer (CARAG)
Linda Todd, Secretary (ECCO)
Ruth Cain (ECCO)
Samantha Strong (CARAG)
November 25 at 10 a.m. at Hen-
nepin Avenue Methodist Church,
511 Groveland.
Sponsoring congregations/orga-
nizations are Ascension Parish,
Augustana Lutheran Church, The
Basilica of Saint Mary, Bethesda
Baptist Church, The Church of
Gethsemane, Fellowship Mis-
sionary Baptist Church, First
Christian Church, First Unitarian
Society, Masjid An-Nur Mosque,
Temple Israel, Central Lutheran
Church, Westminster Presbyterian
Church, Plymouth Congregational
Church, The Cathedral Church of
Saint Mark and Hennepin Avenue
United Methodist Church.
Phyllis Stenerson is Editor of
Uptown Neighborhood News.
Public is invited to
Uptown Neighborhood
News Board Meetings
Uptown Neighborhood News
is managed by a board of local
citizens. The ECCO Board
and the CARAG Board each
appoint three representatives.
Uptown residents are urged
to participate in their commu-
nity newspaper by submitting
news items, writing letters to
the editor and/or attending
Board meetings.
UNN Managing Board meet-
ings are open to the public.
Anyone is invited to observe
and a time for public com-
ments will be scheduled.
Meetings are held at St. Mary’s
Greek Orthodox Church, 3450
Irving Avenue South.
The next meetings are Tues-
day, November 9 and Tuesday,
December 7. All are meetings
are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Letters to the editor, news tips,
story suggestions and com-
ments can be sent to uptown-
news@yahoo.com.
contributing Photographers
Jeremy Bomberry, Bruce Cochran,
Dhanishry Narine, Kay Nygaard Graham
contributing writers
Bruce Cochran, John Darlington,
Robert Kean, Danishry Narine,
Aaron Rubenstein, Wendy Schadewald,
Sarah Sponheim, Phyllis Stenerson,
Meg Tuthill, Mitch Waukau
Newspaper circulation
CARAG/ECCO/Uptown Circulation:
Bill Boudreau, Kevin Watson
5th Precinct Community Attorney
Lisa Godon 612.673.2005
Uptown Neighborhood News reserves the right to
refuse publication of articles or advertisements as it
sees fit. But we will see fit to publish most things,
don’t worry.
Copyright © 2010 Uptown Neighborhood News.
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10th Ward News

From Council Member Meg Tuthill
Contact Meg at 612.673.2210, meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis.mn.us, Office up at School
Hours: Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sign up for Snow
emergency Alerts
Sign up to receive an alert when
a snow emergency has been
declared. You will receive a phone
call, an email or a text message. Or
you can call 612.348.7669 (SNOW)
or 311. If you are out of town,
leave your car keys with a trusted
friend or neighbor who can move
your car while you’re away.
For more info, please visit the
Snow Emergency Info webpage.
Report Graffiti ASAP!
Please call 311 to report graffiti.
Help us keep our neighborhoods
clean and beautiful!
Citizen
ACtion
Turn Off your engine
When Picking your Kids
CPeD Loans for energy
efficiency upgrades in
Multi-Family Dwellings
The City of Minneapolis’ Depart-
ment of Community Planning &
Economic Development (CPED)
has established a city-wide, low-
interest loan program to provide
financing for energy efficiency
upgrades to large (structures of
four stories or more contain-
ing more than 10 dwelling units)
multi-Family residential proper-
ties.
The program will help remove
financial barriers and allow prop-
erty owners to obtain the capital
needed to make energy efficiency
improvements. Loans will be
structured in such a way that the
energy savings would fully or sub-
stantially offset the debt service on
the loan. The loans would target
significant energy system upgrades
including boilers, water heating
612.673.5232 or jessica.green@ ment is seeking your assistance in east Harriet
ci.minneapolis.mn.us. the development and implemen- Tuesday October 26, 7-8:30pm
tation of the 2011 Neighborhood Good Shepherd Lutheran Church
Policing Plans. This is your oppor- 4801 France Ave. S.
tunity to submit your ideas for col-
laborating with the MPD in order Lyndale
Tuesday November 9, 6:30-8pm
to increase the safety and security
If you drive your child to school, 5th Precinct / 3101 Nicollet Ave.
of your neighborhood. If you’re
get in the habit of shutting off the interested, please check the list Community Room
engine while you wait. It protects below for your neighborhood’s
your child’s air quality as they are meeting. If you have questions, Lowry Hill east, eCCo
especially vulnerable to vehicle please contact Amy Lavender at and CArAG
air pollution. Remember, a child’s amy.lavender@ci.minneapolis. Tuesday November 16, 7-8:30pm
lungs are still developing and they mn.us or at 612.673.5407. Martin Luther King Park Build-
inhale more pounds of pollution ing / 4055 Nicollet Ave.
per pound of body weight than
adults do. Exhaust from an idling
car also carries a higher load of
pollutants than a moving car, so
reducing unnecessary idling is one
easy way we can all do something
to improve air quality.
It will also save you money on
wasted fuel. In general, 10 sec-
onds of idling uses more fuel than
restarting the car. Lastly, and quite
simply, it’s the law. Minneapolis
ordinance limits most idling to
three minutes. For more informa-
tion about sustainability in Min-
neapolis and what you can do to
protect your quality of life, visit
Minneapolis’ Sustainability Initia-
tives webpage.

CARAG Neighborhood
612.823.2520
and distribution systems and con-
trol systems. Input Needed for the
2011 Neighborhood
Red, White and Green?
carag@carag.org
For more information, please visit The Annual Community Wine Tasting returned this year in October. Sponsored
East Isles Neighborhood Policing Plans by Il Gatto, Calhoun Square, Hennepin Lake Liquor, Great Clips and produced by Pat
612-7702635
the Energy Loan Program’s web-
The Minneapolis Police Depart- Fleetham. The event also went green this year with the organizing efforts of
marklofstrom@yahoo.com page or contact Jessica Green at CARAG resident Cindy Christian. “Team Green” monitored composting, recycling
ECCO Neighborhood and waste bins. Compostable wine cups were donated by Lini Eco and part of the

Minneapolis To Host
612.821.0131 cost of composting was underwritten by MossEnvy. (Photo by Dhanishry Narine)
nrp@eastcalhoun.org
Lowry Hill E. Neighborhood

2013 Neighborhoods
612.377.5023
lhena@thewedge.org
Minneapolis Information

311
Mpls. Park & Rec. Board
Brad Bourn
612.230.6443 ext. 4
bbourn@minneapolisparks.org
Bob Fine
612.230.6443 ext. 6
bfine@minneapolisparks.org
Mpls. Public Schools
612.668.0000
answers@mpls.k12.mn.us
City Councilperson
Meg Tuthill
612.673.2210
meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis.mn.us.
Mayor R.T. Rybak
uSA Conference
Minneapolis has been selected as host city for the 2013 Neighborhoods
USA (NUSA) Conference. NUSA is a national non-profit organization
committed to building and strengthening neighborhood organizations,
and the conference is expected to bring 500 to 600 people to the city from Lyn-Lake Barbershop
Jayson Dallmann - Propietor
across the country in May of 2013. This provides an opportunity for peo-
ple from all backgrounds and perspectives to discuss the pressing issues
612.822.6584
3019 Lyndale Avenue South
of the times, share experiences and learn from each other. www.Lyn-LakeBarbershop.com
Hours: Tues - Fri. 11am-7pm | Sat. 9am-4:30pm | (Afterhours by Appointment)
“As host city, Minneapolis has a unique opportunity to show off our rich
diversity, which includes more than 430 cultural organizations and 71

612.673.2100
rt@minneapolis.org
State Representative
Margaret Anderson Kelliher
651.296.0171
rep.margaret.kelliher@house.mn
State Representative
Frank Hornstein
651.296.9281
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neighborhood organizations in a city where people speak 100 different
languages,” said Mayor R.T. Rybak. “Our newly created Neighborhood
and Community Relations Department helps maintain the strong links
between City government and our communities.”
The City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations Department 36th St & Bryant ave S • 612-825-3718
(NCR), in collaboration with Meet Minneapolis, will plan and develop
Hours
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rep.frank.hornstein@house.mn the conference. City Council President Barb Johnson and Mayor R.T.
State Senator Rybak will serve as the lead elected officials. The Neighborhood Revital-
D. Scott Dibble ization Program (NRP) will also assist with planning for the conference.
Mon - Fri 6:30am-3pm
sat. & sun. 7am-2pm
651.296.4191
sen.scott.dibble@senate.mn The organizational mission of NUSA is to build and strengthen neigh-
Governor Tim Pawlenty borhood associations and to promote productive communications and
651.296.3391
tim.pawlenty@state.mn.us collaborations between those associations and both the public and private
U.S. Congressman sectors. For more than 30 years, the organization has served these broad
Keith Ellison objectives in part through holding an annual conference.
612.522.1212
www.ellison.house.gov
U.S. Senator
Each year the NUSA Board solicits nominations to recognize the com- Lyndale Church Back On Lyndale Avenue
mitment of neighborhoods, governments, businesses, and neighborhood
Al Franken friendly individuals or enterprises in awarding “Neighborhood of the
202.224.5641 125 years ago Lyndale Church started on the
info@franken.senate.gov Year” (NOTY), Who’s Who in Neighborhoods, Dawson awards, when
applicable and “Best Neighborhood Program” Awards. Wedge (NW) corner of Lake and Lyndale.
U.S. Senator
Amy Klobuchar
202.224.3244 Created in 1975, NUSA now continues to encourage networking and We’re back.
www.klobuchar.senate.gov
information sharing to facilitate the development of partnerships between
President neighborhood organizations, government and the private sector. We are sharing space with Intermedia Arts
Barack Obama
202.456.1111 (and Salem Church) at 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
comments@whitehouse.gov
Come check us out.
9:15 a.m. Christian education for all
Salem 10:30 a.m. Worship in either the Intermedia
Arts theater or gallery
English Lutheran Church
On the move again...
Now worshiping at

LyndaLe
Intermedia Arts 2822 Lyndale Ave. S.
Sundays Divine Liturgy www.stmarysgoc.org Minneapolis, MN
612.825.3019 UNITED CHURCH
8:30 am Traditional Worship
10:30 am Jazz Worship
Sunday 9:30 am (612) 825-9595 Lyndaleucc.org OF CHRIST
Fr. Paul Paris No matter who you are or where you are on your journey, you’re welcome here.
2822 Lyndale So.
discoversalem.com
 • Uptown Neighborhood news www.carag.org November 2010

crime & safety

Fire Up The Shovel
Snow Season around the corner
Crimes By Location September 15 - October 21
Chelsea Adams, Crime Prevention Specialist
Sidewalks are a critical part of our city’s transportation system. That’s “Burglary of Dwelling” includes
612.673.2819 or Chelsea.Adams@ci.minneapolis.mn.us
why it’s important for homeowners and businesses to keep their side- garages, attached or unattached.
5th Precinct: Sectors 1&2: (Uptown)
walks shoveled. Minneapolis ordinance requires that property owners
clear sidewalks after a snowfall within 24 hours for houses and duplexes
and within four daytime hours for apartment and commercial buildings.
For your own benefit and to help your neighbors who are walking, push-
ing strollers and using wheel chairs, please do your part.

N
When you shovel snow and clear ice, shovel the sidewalks on all sides
of your property the full width of the sidewalk down to the bare pave-
ment. When possible, remove all ice from sidewalks. Remember, you are
as responsible for clearing ice on your sidewalk as clearing snow. Ice can
be more dangerous and intimidating than snow. The sooner and more
completely you shovel, the less likely ice will form. Ice buildup must be
prevented with prompt shoveling, but there may be times that tempera-
tures and conditions make it impossible to physically remove ice that has
bonded to the sidewalk surface. Until conditions allow ice removal, shov-
el down to the ice pack, sprinkle a little salt to help melt it and sprinkle a
little sand to provide temporary traction.

Free sand is available for Minneapolis residents at the

following locations
• 6036 Harriet Avenue South (on West 60th Street between Lyndale
and Harriet)
Shovel page 5

Derby Daze

Alex “Axel”(her rollergirl alias) Cohen, host of “All Things Considered” for
Southern California Public Radio and regular contributor to Nation Public
Radio, stopped by Magers & Quinn Booksellers in early October. Discussing her
contribution to the new book written by Jennifer Barbee entitled “Down & Derby:
An Insider’s Guide to Roller Derby” she was joined by The Current’s morning show
DJ Jill Riley, representing the Minnesota Roller Girls. Cohen went on to describe her
national fame as she became the de-facto trainer for the actresses in the Drew Bar-
rymore directed movie “Whip It,” based on modern roller derby. She later described
how roller derby was the only sport where big could mean sexy. And one of the
great byproducts of the relatively modern sport was confidence boosting for young
kids. Many parents described to her how their kids were failing in everything else
until they joined junior derby and raised their confidence level. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)

rE-ElEct
Senator Representative
Scott and Frank
Dibble Hornstein

ExpEriEncEd lEadErs,
working for the
common good
Prepared and paid for by Volunteers for Dibble, Jill Schwimmer, Treasurer, 3100
44th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 and Hornstein Volunteer Committee,
Jeremy Pierotti, Treasurer, 4344 Drew Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55410
 November 2010 www.carag.org Uptown neighborhood news • 5 .

Don’t Get Towed

SHOVeL from 4
• 1809 Washington Street Northeast
(18th and Jefferson)
Street Sweeping begins October 26 • East 27th Street, just east of Long-
Crews are about to start sweeping streets across Minneapolis and that fellow Avenue near the Public
means drivers will need to park out of their way. Minneapolis Public Works gate
Works will begin the big task of curb-to-curb sweeping and leaf collec- File an online complaint or call
tion on streets throughout the city on Tuesday, October 26. During the 311 to report a sidewalk that is not
four weeks of the comprehensive fall street sweep, crews will clean up shoveled. Last year, Minneapolis
about 1,100 miles of city streets. To make sure the sweepers can do the received more than 6,000 reports
best job possible, temporary “No Parking” signs will be posted at least of unshoveled sidewalks. If the
24 hours in advance to make sure streets are clear of cars when they’re City of Minneapolis gets a report

Backstage at the VFW

swept. The first signs will be posted Monday, October 25, and sweeping or discovers that a sidewalk is not
will begin the next day. Anyone who parks on the street will need to fol- properly cleared, Public Works
low street sweep parking rules or their cars may be ticketed and towed. will send a warning letter and give
the property owners a chance to
Making it easy to follow parking rules clear it. If the sidewalk does not get
cleared, the property owner may be
• “No Parking” signs – City crews will post “No Parking” signs at least 24
hours before sweeping any streets. Parking will be banned from 7 a.m. to issued a citation with a fine. Crews
4:30 p.m. on the day a street is swept. The “No Parking” signs will be re- will remove the snow and ice from
moved as soon as possible after a street has been completely swept to allow the sidewalk. The property owner
people to resume parking. Vehicles not in compliance with “No Parking” will be billed for this service, and
signs will be ticketed and towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot. unpaid bills will be added to the
James Ballentine VFW at 2916 Lyndale Avenue held a block party in late Sep-
tember. Four On The Floor finish up while the next band gets started (in the back-
ground.) Ron MackMurphy, a VFW member at right, volunteers for Security to watch
the band entry/exit backstage during the event. He confesses volunteering for
things is one of the first things a soldier learns NOT to do in the military. Stationed
out of Fort Campbell Kentucky, MackMurphy was deployed in Honduras in Special
Operations during the Reagan Administration. The Lowry Hill East resident sees the
VFW Block Party as a way to put the organization’s best foot forward in order to inte-
grate back into the community. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)

• Social media – The City will use Facebook and Twitter to post periodic owner’s property tax.
street sweeping updates and information.

Library Book Sale

Minneapolis promotes walking as
• Facebook: To become a fan of the City of Minneapolis Facebook page, go a mode of transportation because
to www.facebook.com/cityofminneapolis. walking is a low-polluting, cost-ef-
• Twitter: To follow the City’s Twitter account, go to www.twitter.com/ fective, and healthy way to travel.
CityMinneapolis. More than 92 percent of streets
in Minneapolis have sidewalks
Friends holding sale November 20
• Phone calls to residents – In addition to the “No Parking” signs that will Friends of the Walker Library will be hosting a book sale to raise
on both sides, resulting in nearly
be posted the day before sweepers come through, the City will make about funds for their local library. The sale will feature hundreds of
3,500 automated phone calls each evening to let residents know their street
1,800 miles of sidewalks in the city.
Minneapolis has an active Side- adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction books in hardcover and
will be swept the next day. There’s no guarantee that everyone will get a paperback. Most books are priced at $1 or less. The book sale will
call, so residents should be sure to use all means available to stay alert and walk Inspections Office, which
enforces the sidewalk shoveling take place at the Walker Library, 2880 Hennepin Avenue.
be prepared to move.
ordinance. Minneapolis is home to
• Interactive Web feature – Starting Sunday, October 24, residents can use the Bike Walk Ambassadors who Entrance to the sale is free and open to the public on Saturday,
a feature on the City’s Web site to find out when the sweepers are com- are part of a federal pilot project November 20 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
ing through their neighborhoods. The tool will be available at www. to get more people walking and
ci.minneapolis.mn.us/streetsweep. bicycling. Minneapolis also has a For directions and more information contact the Walker Library
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business & real estate

The CB2 store in SoHo, New York at 451 broadway.
Projects from 1
sorry to see the existing, two-story,
mixed-use, gateway building
replaced by a one-story building.”
“Discourage one-story commer-
cial buildings” is the first point
under land use recommendations
in USAP.
The Planning Commission will
review the proposed building
and other Calhoun Square zon-
ing applications at a public hear-
ing Monday, November 1 at 4:30
p.m. in City Hall Room 317. To
express your opinion, attend the
hearing or send an email to Kim-
berly Holien at kimberly.holien@
ci.minneapolis.mn.us . For more
information, you can contact the
writer at aaronrmpls@gmail.com.
The proposed, zinc-tile-clad build-
ing would house home furnishings
retailer CB2, which sells modern,
hip, moderately-priced furniture,
accessories, and furnishings. CB2,
owned by Crate & Barrel, plans
to open the store in mid-October
2011. Residents expressed that they
would welcome CB2 into the com-
munity; the objection relates to the
structure’s non-compliance with
approved plans.
New CARAG board member
Dan Jenney said at the CARAG
meeting of the proposed build-
ing “It’s almost wholly inconsis-
tent with USAP which is meant
to guide development. And it’s a
gateway corner.” Uptown business
leader Thatcher Imboden said the
following day “I think CARAG
made a good decision.”
The comments of board and com-
munity members at the CARAG
meeting made clear they think it’s
very important to uphold the integ-
rity and implement the policies of
the Uptown Small Area Plan. The
plan is a community visioning doc-
ument, adopted as part of the city’s
comprehensive plan only 2.5 years
ago, that was intended to help end
frequent skirmishes over develop-
ment projects, provide predict-
ability and a clear framework for
future development, help create a
vibrant, successful Uptown com-
munity as the area changes and
grows and ensure that develop-
ment conforms to the city’s goals
and comprehensive plan.
It appears that the proposed CB2
store will be the second big test,
following 2009’s Lake/Knox proj-
ect, of USAP and its relevance/
implementation.
Lake and Knox Apartments
Nick Walton of CPM Develop-
ment said “we are wrapping up
financing now” for the planned
apartment building at the north-
east corner of Lake Street and
Knox Avenue. He hopes to final-
ize financing and then start demo-
lition of existing buildings on the
site by the end of November, fol-
lowed immediately by construc-
tion of the new building. The City
Council approved the five-story,
56-foot tall, 55-unit building in
August 2009, denying the appeal
of the four Uptown neighborhood
associations surrounding the Lake
and Hennepin intersection. The
neighborhoods objected to the
building’s height which exceeds
that permitted in USAP.
The Shelard Group is now a co-
developer and will be the property
manager. Their website says the
building will feature one and two
bedroom luxury apartments and
penthouse apartments. It will also
have some office and retail space.
Mozaic
The Ackerberg Group’s Mozaic
project is going to the Planning
Commission on November 15
for the fourth time since 2005.
Thatcher Imboden, an Ackerberg
development specialist, said that
they are proposing to divide the
project into three phases in order
to facilitate financing and that the
project is slightly revised from the
most recent city approvals in 2008.
The proposed first phase would
Right from 1
oil residue. The city of Minne-
apolis is actively encouraging resi-
dents, businesses and institutions
such as churches and schools to
mitigate stormwater runoff. The
city’s goal of reducing pollutants
entering waterways is articulated
in the Stormwater and Healthy
Lakes indicators in the Minneapo-
lis Greenprint, a com-
pendium of twelve
indicators addressing “This environmental project
additional environ-
mental issues such was perceived by the church as
as Climate Change,
Air Quality, Biking
and Waste Reduction
the ‘right thing to do.’”
and Recycling (see
www.ci.minneapolis.
Dick Andron, Chair of the
mn.us/sustainability). Facilities Committee at St. Mary’s In addition to the
Today, St. Mary’s is stepping up
to the plate - in a big way. Within
24 hours of the conclusion of the
annual Taste of Greece Festival
in September, giant backhoes and
bulldozers took up residence on the
property as the church commenced
work on a major project designed
to manage its stormwater runoff.
Five large rain gardens are being
installed, three along the Irving
Avenue side and two at the north-
and southwest corners of the prop-
erty. The finished gardens will
feature native species, deep-rooted
and drought-tolerant, planted
consist of a west building with res- 1 or 2 story commercial buildings
taurant/retail space on the ground at the middle of the site. The plan
floor and 435 spaces of open-air approved in 2008 called for an
structured parking on six lev- eight-story building with approxi-
els above, plus an underground mately 150 apartments along Fre-
exit ramp from the building to mont. The proposed third phase
Fremont Avenue. It would also is conceptual and would require
include a bike/pedestrian bridge final city approval at a later date.
over the Greenway, a ramp down
to the Greenway, and most of the The City Council voted unani-
public plaza between the Green- mously October 8 to grant tax-
way and Lagoon Avenue. A por- exempt status for $11 million in
tion of the existing parking lot bonding as part of the federal eco-
would remain. nomic stimulus program for the
parking ramp.
Imboden said Ackerberg hopes to
start construction on both phases To express your opinion, attend the
one and two in the first quarter Planning Commission’s Novem-
of 2011. The second phase would ber 15 public hearing or send an
consist of 65,000 square feet of email to city planner Becca Farrar
office space on three floors above at Rebecca.Farrar@ci.minneapolis.
the parking on the west building. mn.us.
Mozaic’s third phase would be Aaron Rubenstein is a CARAG
the east building fronting on Fre- resident, outgoing President of the
mont, with approximately 100,000 CARAG Neighborhood Association
square feet that could be office or and currently Chair of the its Zoning
residential use or both, plus two Committee.
in depressions about 18” below inches of rain in a 24-hour period).
ground level. In addition, five This means that only extreme
Triton chamber systems are being rainfall events will send runoff
constructed. The Triton chambers into Lake Calhoun and even then
provide underground water stor- the volume will be minimal.
age and infiltration. Vivid green
The $750,000 price tag for the work
tubular sections, three feet high by
is offset by a Low-impact Develop-
five feet wide, are assembled into
ment Grant of $211,000 from the
rows, positioned upon composed
Minnehaha Creek Watershed Dis-
layers of rock, gravel, sand and
trict (MCWD). This type of grant
fabric, then buried. Once the sys-
from the MCWD
recognizes projects,
like St. Mary’s, where
improvements to the
watershed go “above
and beyond” what
the fundamental rules
require.
grant, the church
expects to realize an
tem is operational, water will flow annual savings of $10,000, the
through surface grates adjacent to amount it currently pays to the
the building and parking lots and city for approximately 80 ESUs
into the chambers, to be gradually or Equivalent Stormwater Units.
absorbed by the earth. (One ESU equals 1,530 square feet
of impervious surface; St. Mary’s
According to Dick Andron, Chair has 102,000 square feet of imper-
of the Facilities Committee at St. vious surface.) Other incentives
Mary’s and Project Coordinator for the project included safety
for the Parish Council, the project concerns – ice on the parking lots
design will accommodate rainfall and walkways in winter posed a
from a “10-year storm” (an event hazard to church visitors – and
likely to happen once in ten years the need to improve traffic flow in
that could generate as much as 4.2 the parking lots. The construction
includes a redesign of the parking
lots (about one-third of the new
surface will comprise permeable

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pavers) and the addition of trans-
lucent canopies above drop-off
areas and walkways at the main
Walker Community Advisory Committee goes back to work entrances to the church. A prima-
ry motivation, states Andron, was a
By Phyllis Stenerson desire to improve the property that
has been home to St. Mary’s since
The Walker Library Community Advisory Committee will start meeting again in November to continue plan- 1956. This environmental project
ning the new library. The current library at Hennepin and Lagoon must be replaced due to many structural was perceived by the church as the
problems. Date, time and place of the meeting were not available when the UNN went to press so people are “right thing to do.”
invited to call Hennepin County Commissioner Gail Dorman for information at 612.348.7883.
The project design and installa-
Vincent James Associates, a Minneapolis architectural firm, was selected to build the library. They will partner tion is by Solution Blue, a civil
with the Community Advisory Committee to plan the details as the project moves forward. engineering firm based in St. Paul
that has worked on Target Plaza
Many residents participated in the original Walker Library Community Advisory Committee (CAC) with the at Target Field and the TCF Bank
process led by Hennepin County staff over a period of six months beginning a year ago. They discussed the Stadium at the University of Min-
many elements that go into planning for a new library including access, technology, services, community and nesota. Thanks in part to coopera-
open space, sustainability and design. The CAC members developed an excellent framework for a new Walker tive fall weather, the project is on
Library that reflects the character and diversity of the Uptown community. This was the first time the Henne- schedule for completion by late
pin County Board had gone out to the community for input before issuing a Request for Proposal to architects. November.
The Walker Library Vision Statement can be viewed at www.hclib.org/cac. For more information go to www. Sarah Sponheim lives in East Cal-
hclib.org/cac or contact Commissioner Dorfman at 612.348.7883 or Gail.Dorfman@co.hennepin.mn.us. houn, where she leads the East
Calhoun Green Team and blogs at
Phyllis Stenerson lives in CARAG and is Editor of the Uptown Neighborhood News. www.greenseachange.blogspot.com.
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business & real estate

Lounge from 1 such as chess, cribbage, collectable previous tenant. In his new store Five Floor Kiosks: installed tenants include Global Cellular,
card games as well as other things. he’ll have a collection of knitted November 8 which will be selling cell phone
to Suburban World Theater for a sweaters and jackets, hats and mit- accessories, as well as New York
Halloween blowout. They don’t Five new kiosks for the common
Geetanjoli Sari Fashion: tens, purses, jewelry, accessories as
area of Calhoun Square; four will
Shades, which will offer ornaments
produce quite as many parties now well as some home decor items. and toys through the holidays and
but Vargas is still noticeably rest- opened late October be placed on first floor down the then will switch to sunglasses in
less about doing more in the night- A new store that will carry a high- center court and one upstairs just January.
life genre. end selection of Indian accessories north of the escalator. Additional
and clothing. Geetanjoli sells Indi-
Enter the Lounge an scarves, belly dancer outfits,
jewelry and clothing.
Above his Vstate store in Calhoun
Square is a space he’s been eyeing
for about a year and for which
he’ll soon be closing a deal. Across
from Sushi Tango near the east
entrance of Calhoun Square Var-
gas envisions a swanky martini bar
and lounge with booths and tables.
The restaurant will be open seven
days a week mostly for dinner and
late nights but also serving lunch
and brunch on the weekends.

He won’t divulge his head chef

but promises that he knows a lot
of people in the industry and plans
on reeling in an outstanding arti-
san to create a menu on par with
Chino Latino. The food will be
South American in origin and
his expected opening date will be
early spring.
She sources her Indian fashions
Other Calhoun Square develop- from designers based in Mumbai,
ments include a new short list of Delhi, Kolkata, Jaipur, Chennai
retail businesses ready in time for and Bangalore.
the holiday shopping season.
More information is available at
www.geetanjolisarifashion.com. 
Hobbies From James:
opened late October Agan Traders: open early
Here you will find board games, November
puzzles, brain teasers, game sets
Owner Arun Rajbhandary is a

Contain Yourself
“I wanted the store to really stand out,” said co-owner Dave Currie. Manufactory his
shipping container art store sells mostly local art retail products at 2648 Lyndale
Avenue. His wife Erin also makes much of the art located in the store and the two
hope to bring back the days of the craftsperson or artist-in-residence working on-
site while the shop is open for business. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)

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uncommon Values At Common Roots Café

By Danishry Narine
Just inside the entrance, a barista
pulls a perfect shot of espresso-
based drink and then pours into
a warm ceramic cup topped with
a leaf in the foam for a guest. A
handful of smartly dressed laptop
luggers sit at the communal table
in back of the café sipping local
Minnesotan ales and sampling
small plates while chatting pas-
sionately about food, wine and
art. This is no trendy, pretentious
showmanship, though, simply the
heartbeat of Common Roots Café.
As locavore as it gets in Minneapo-
lis, Common Roots café, the brain-
child of Danny Schwartzman,
boasts a menu full of locally grown
and organic ingredients. It opened
its doors on July 9, 2007 with one
clear mission – to make delicious
food. It’s through this principle
that Schwartzman changed the
way we eat and think about food.
The food at Common Roots café
showcases the culinary creativ-
ity where the food is made from
scratch by chefs who experiment
with textures and flavors from
ingredients that are fresh, locally
and organically sourced. The
source of where your food comes
from matters, not only to the envi-
ronment but your taste buds too.

Originally the café offered the typ-

ical internet coffee shop flare, pas-
tries, sandwiches and coffee from
local Minnesotan roasters, Peace
roasters. They eventually branched
off to offer artistic dinner items
and local ales inspired by the best
ingredients of the season from sup-
pliers such as Thomas Hills Cattle
Company, Coastal Seafoods, and
Wisconsin cheese producer Sar-
tori Foods to attract not only the
buy-local customers but also cus-
tomers looking for a decent meal.
“I wanted this to be a place where
you come not only because the
food is local and organic, but also
because you really like the food,”
Schwartzman says.
“Everything changes on the menu
– Common Roots in July is totally
different from Common Roots in
January,” says Adam Marquardt as
he pulls another cup of cappuccino
for a guest. The kitchen manager
Taya Kaufenberg and chef Adam
Ruplinger experiment with differ-
ent flavors of the season to create
interesting dishes, case in point,
instead of the pasta being the start-
ing point, it was the apple cider
reduction sauce which was the
inspiration of the creation of the
famous cauliflower ravioli, created
for the winter menu but stayed due
to popularity. The characteristic
warm and nutty flavors of Beurre
noisette, brown butter harmoni-
ously paired with the earthy tones
of sage, from the herb garden in
the back, and parmesan cheese
marries bite-size cauliflower piec-
es and ravioli stuffed with cauli-
flower puree to create both sweet
and savory tastes. For brunch this
past summer, the salmon and eggs
created from pan-roasted wild
salmon and organic farm fresh
eggs was popular. It was served
with vinaigrette salad with mixed
greens and veggies from the gar-
den and toasted bread.
In addition to offering stellar food
sourced from local farms, Com-
mon Roots boosts the livelihood
of the Uptown community by pro-
viding living wages, health and
benefits to their employees, as well
as eliminating over 18,000 pounds
of kitchen and dining room waste
through compost practices.
In addition, the vision of com-
munity activism and sustainable
food goes hand in hand at Com-
mon Roots. They offer a meeting
room that non-profit organiza-
tions use for more than 50 meet-
ings per month where they discuss
ways to improve the community;
after all Danny Schwartzman is
an Uptown community organizer
turned restaurateur.

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Youth Invest In Venture Capital Palio Kickoff

This fall, Youth Venture MN, at
2831 Aldrich Avenue South will
team up with Intermedia Arts
located just behind them. Togeth-
er they will support five teams of
young people in using entrepre-
neurial principles to tackle social
issues while leveraging their artis-
tic talents and creativity. This pro-
gram, called “Arts to Venture,” is
an exciting opportunity for aspir-
ing young artists and entrepre-
neurs.
Michael Hay, Youth Programs
Director at Intermedia Arts, a
multi-disciplinary arts center,
invites and encourages teens in
grades 8-11 to consider putting
together a venture team of their
own.
Through Youth Venture’s pro-
grams, over 3,000 teen Venture
Teams worldwide have started
businesses, organizations and
informal programs and initiatives
that address social issues, includ-
ing poverty, health, elder rights,
the environment, education and
diversity issues.
• a supportive network of fellow
teen Venture Teams
• and an identity as a young social
entrepreneur
the deadline for teams to apply is
november 8, 2010.
examples of Venture Teams
that have used arts for
social change include
• Voice Box - Max started Voice
Box in order to advocate for free
speech by providing the opportu-
nity for people to express them-
selves through community art
projects. In collaboration with
community leaders, artists, and
other organizations in Denver,
Voice Box hosted a project called
The Cube. The Cube was dis-
played as public art by the city of
Denver, to recognize the beauty of
free speech and expression.
• the Children’s Bilingual theater
- Jordan started her venture as a
middle school student in order
to help the Spanish and English
language learners at her Georgia
school develop their public speak-
ing and work with a diverse group
while exploring Latino language,
culture and history through pro-
duction like “Cinderella Eats
Rice and Beans.” The Teams has The Purple Squirrels of Lowry HIll East and the Blue Raccoons of East Isles
mobilized over 100 volunteers, Neighborhood marched from Triangle Park in East Isles to the Palio Parade
performing to over 3,000 audience and Fall Festival at Kenwood Park in late September. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)
members and at many schools.
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CARAG report Calhoun Area Residents Action Group

Lake St. The CARAG Board Board of Directors in Consent Agenda Uptown Neighborhood Walker Library
meets the third Attendance Agenda discussed as a time-sav- News Replacement:
Tuesday of each
Jason Lord, John Darlington, Zach ing measure, subject to items being Elizabeth Walke and Samantha Gail Dorfman, Hennepin
Hennepin Ave.

month, 7 p.m. 
Lyndale Ave.

36th St.
Calhoun Area Residents Action
Group (CARAG), Monthly
Neighborhood Meeting Minutes,
October 19, 2010. DRAFT: Subject
to approval at the November 2010
CARAG Meeting. Minutes recorded
and submitted by John Darlington.
at Bryant Park Farley, Will O’Keefe, Julie Cohen, “pulled off” for discussion before Strong voted onto the UNN Manag-
Community Center, Carol Bouska, Dan Jenney, Diana the full Board. The following Con- ing Board.
sent Agenda items that have been
31st and Bryant. Boegemann, President; Scott Engel,
All CARAG residents previously acted upon by the Board
are welcome and
Executive Director. (Excused: Holly
of Directors were reviewed and
NRP Policy Board Election
Buchanan, Samantha Strong)
urged to attend. approved by all: Aaron Rubenstein volunteered and
was appointed CARAG Elector.
Introductions
Conflict of Interest forms
Introductions were handled by
Forms were distributed and signed.
Greenway Commission
incoming Board President, Diana
Holly Buchanan recommended as
Boegemann
Committees Evaluation CARAG rep.
Meeting Agenda The topic was presented as an on-
going topic – to be revisited at Fall
Community Energy Services
Agenda was reviewed and
approved. Retreat. Program
Members voted to apply for the CES
Program and will dedicate $5,000 of
NRP Phase II dollars to that end.
Bryant Square Park
Director’s Report
Diana Boegemann requested that
Julie Sanden from Bryant Square be
asked to provide a monthly update
on current and past highlights at the
park. Julie then reported that one
of the new programs involved sum-
mer lunches, in collaboration with
the Minneapolis Public Schools.
NRP dollars have paid for capital
improvements at Bryant Square
Park, including new carpet, dish-
washer and furniture for the lobby.
Julie expressed appreciation for
CARAG’s initiative in authorizing
the improvement.
• The Halloween Party will take
place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bry-
ant Square Park.
Councilperson Meg Tuthill:
Represented by Leslie
Foreman from Her Staff
• Bryant Bicycle Boulevard will be
installed in Spring 2011
• Requested volunteer election
judges for November 2 elections
• Community meetings with law
enforcement – Consult Meg
Tuthill’s website
• Lake and Knox development:
groundbreaking scheduled to
take place January 2011; no more
public meetings are scheduled.
County Commissioner
Vincent James and Associates cho-
sen as architects. Architects to meet
with Community Advisory com-
mittee. Neighbors are invited. Proj-
ect expected to be completed by the
summer of 2012.
• Gail also reviewed the decision
which resulted in the Kenilworth
Corridor route for Light Rail.
• The Street Rail proposal is still on
the table. It is hampered by inde-
cision over whether responsibility
should like with the city or coun-
ty. Gail hopes the Metropolitan
Council will take responsibility.
• (Leslie Foreman reported the
Midtown Greenway route ranked
low due to population density and
income from parking meters.)
• Commissioner Dorman will fol-
low up later on how neighbor-
hoods might provide input.
• She also gave an encouraging
update on ending homelessness.
She credits Downtown Congrega-
tions to End Homelessness group
as well as downtown business per-
sons. She also singled out Project
Homeless Connect.
Uptown Market
Shawn Laden thanked CARAG for
its support.
• Uptown Market featured 15
events in 2010 compared to four
in 2009.
• Cost-saving measures are being
pursued for 2011, with the pos-
sibility of extending the market
into the fall. Uptown Market is
currently running in the black.
• Community members can provide
input online at www.uptown-
market.org or in person on the
second Wednesday of the month
(through next summer). Meetings
are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Loca-
tions to be announced on website.
Treasurer’s Report:
Presented by Scott Engel
• As of October 1, expenses exceed
income. However, bottom line
CARAG page 11

Shutter to Think

Aaron Rubenstein, a CARAG resident describes to his group the application of

shutters to this home on 3552 Colfax. The house was moved in 1914 from 1789
Hennepin. This CARAG Architecture Tour Part II of Colfax was given on October 2.
He said he likes to give tours because “people like to learn how to look at buildings.”
(Photo by Bruce Cochran)

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CARAG from 10
does not include revenues from
Wine Tasting. (Expected to catch
up by end of October).
• Review of Accounting Procedures
and Practices: CARAG Neigh-
borhood. Motion to accept, sec-
onded and Approved.
• Accounting Procedures and Prac-
tices: Uptown Neighborhood
News – with two minor revi-
sions. Motion was seconded and
approved.
• Motion to approved check sign-
ers for CARAG Neighborhood
and for Uptown Neighborhood
News. CARAG Operations and
NRP Accounts: Diana Boege-
mann, Julie Cohen and Saman-
tha Strong. UNN Bank Account:
Virgil McDill, Samantha Strong
and Elizabeth Walke. Approved.
Accounts will be held at Bremer
Bank.
• Elizabeth Walke reported that
after a year of “turmoil” UNN
experienced a “very successful
to nearby residential uses, including
dimming and turning off lights after
store hours.) Recommendation not
approved.
Julie Cohen moved approval of the
previous motion with the follow-
ing substitution: …therefore ZC/
CARAG opposes the proposed PUD
modification. A majority approved
of Julie’s substitution.
Meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.

Living Together
year.” Total profit: $5.696.
• Aaron Rubenstein and the Board
offered congratulations to Phyllis
Stenerson and UNN Board mem-
bers in attendance on the positive
Landlord & Tenant Rights & Responsibilities developments of the last year.
• Board requested a UNN quarter-
Excerpts from the “Landlords and Tenants: Rights and Responsibilities”
ly report.
handbook from the Office of Minnesota Attorney General Lori Swanson. The
full handbook is available through the Attorney General’s website as well as in Neighborhood Livability and
other formats upon request for free at www.ag.state.mn.us Engagement Committee:
Second installment in the manslaughter; criminal Philip Au Claire
UNN’s series vehicular homicide Household Hazardous Waste Col-
• or injury; fourth or lection took place October 9. There
CARAG Board Members were thanked for their service at the Annual Meeting on Sep-
fifth degree assault; were 296 dropped off recyclable tember 21. Left to right, Community Coordinator Scott Engel, Samantha Strong, Howard
2. REQUIRED simple or aggra- items. CARAG came in third place Verson, Aaron Rubenstein, Julie Cohen, Jeff Forester, John Darlington and Zack Farley.
MANAGEMENT vated robbery; false with 27. (Not picture: Jen Nelson). Howard Verson is the longest serving board member at 14
BACKGROUND imprisonment; theft; years and will not be retuning. Jeff Forester and President Aaron Rubenstein are also end-
CHECK burglary; terrorist Hennepin Lake Wine ing their terms.
threat; or non-felony Elected to serve on the CARAG neighborhood association’s Board of Directors for the
The law requires Tasting: Cindy Christian coming year are Diana Boegemann, Dave Jenney, Jason Lord and Will O’Keefe. Darling-
landlords to do a harassment or stalk- ton, Strong and Cohen will serve a second term. (Photo by Kay Nygaard Graham)
ing, (5) the person Cindy asked for volunteers for the
background check
October 20 event.
on every manager may not be hired as a
employed, or applying to manager unless it has been
be employed, by the landlord. ten years since the conviction. (6) Zoning Committee: Aaron
(1) A manager is anyone who is The person also cannot be hired as Rubenstein
hired, or applying to be hired, by a manager if there was a convic- Aaron introduced members of the
a landlord, and would have access tion for an attempt to commit one Calhoun Square Development
to tenants’ units when necessary. of these crimes, or a conviction for Team. A series of five recommen-
(2) Background checks are done a crime in another dations were brought forth for the
by the Superinten- state that would be Calhoun Square/CB2 development.
dent of the Min- a crime under Min- Board approved motions supporting
the following: sign-variance, street
nesota Bureau of
Criminal Apprehen-
“All landlords nesota’s background
check law. (7)
entrances, landscaping and ending
sion (BCA) to find size of retail space.
out if the manager must request All landlords must
has a criminal his- request background The following recommendation was
background
The Sound of Healing
tory. The following checks on all current- discussed: (The proposed one-story
guidelines have been ly employed manag- building does not conform to USAP
established by law checks on ers. (8) For a sample
form, to obtain infor-
policies for multi-story, mixed-use
development in the core; therefore
for landlords to fol-
mation regarding a the CARAG Zoning Committee
low when hiring a
manager.
all currently background check, took no position on the proposed
Neighborhood Involvement Program (N.I.P.) teamed up with the principal players
of the Minnesota Orchestra for a Chamber Music Concert on October 9. The event
or to begin the PUD modification. We further find entitled “Music For Medicine” was held to help fund programs offered by N.I.P.
If a person is convict- employed background check that the proposed retail use is appro- for women, men, and children in need of healthcare and social services. The
Temple Israel hosted event also featured a Pre-Concert Reception and Silent Auc-
ed of first or second process, owners priate and a welcome addition to the
tion. For more info please visit N.I.P. at 2431 Hennepin Avenue www.neighborhood-
degree murder; first
degree manslaugh-
managers.” and landlords can neighborhood, and encourage CB2
to make its store lighting sensitive
involve.org or call 612.746.8543. (Photo by Dhanishry Narine)
contact the Minne-
ter; first, second or sota BCA, Criminal
third degree assault; Justice Information

CARAG
kidnapping; first, second, third System, 1430 Maryland Avenue
or fourth degree criminal sexual East, St. Paul, MN 55106, or call
conduct; first degree arson; harass- 651.793.2400. Landlords must pay

Neighborhood
ment or stalking, (3) the person a fee for each background check.
may never be hired as a residential (9)
manager and may be fired if the

Meeting
manager was hired pending the •
background check. (4) Next Month CHAPTER 1-3
If a person is convicted of third SCREENING FEES AND PRE-
degree murder; second degree LEASE FEES

Tuesday, November 16, 7pm

Rental Property Owners Workshop (RPOW) Bryant Square Park (3101 Bryant Ave)
The Minneapolis Police Department and Minneapolis Housing
Inspections are providing this workshop. Attending the work-
shop provides owners and managers with valuable information,
On the
resources and opportunities to network with other property own- agenda… Hennepin Lake
ers. Workshop topics:
• The ABCs of property management
• How the City Community Wine Tasting
• Working with the Minneapolis Police Department Budget Works
Thank you to everyone who made this a
• Tenant behavior issues (Possibly in
fantastic community event and fundraiser-
• Hennepin County Housing Court January) including sponsors Hennepin Lake Liquors,
• Networking opportunities
• Council Calhoun
Square, Il Gatto and Great Clips!
Meeting Dates
Member Thanks
also
to those who sold tickets,
November 18, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Third Precinct, 3000 Minnehaha Avenue South Meg Tuthill volunteered during the event, and helped
organize the wine tasting. Special thanks go
Parking is available on Snelling Avenue to the west and Minneha-
ha to the east.
• Community to Pat Fleetham
who makes it all happen
Updates and Cindy Christian who coordinated
There is no charge for the workshops. You must own or manage CARAG’s participation in the event.
rental property in Minneapolis to reserve a seat at the workshops. • And More
If a workshop fills up before you register, you will not be put on a
waiting list; please consider signing up for another date.

To register, or for any questions, e-mail crimeprevention@ CARAG | 3612 Bryant Avenue S | Minneapolis, MN 55409
ci.minneapolis.mn.us or visit www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/safe/ www.carag.org | carag@carag.org | 612.823.2520
workshops.asp Join the CARAG E-update at www.carag.org to receive emails about CARAG activities and events.
12 • Uptown Neighborhood news
ECCO report
Lake St.
Hennepin Ave.
LAKE CALHOUN
36th St.
ECCO Meeting Minutes for Octo-
ber 7, 2010 Annual Meeting. (East
Calhoun Neighborhood Monthly
Meeting) Minutes recorded and sub-
mitted by Robert Kean.
Attendance
Board members: Ruth Cain, Glen
Christianson, Brad Durham, Gary
Farland, Anders Imboden, Robert
Kean, Ralph Knox, Tim Norkus
Crampton, Judy Shields, Linda
Todd, Nancy Ward (President).
Safety Officers Reports
• Lt. Jack Kelly and Chelsea
Adams gave an update on crime
and safety in East Calhoun and
Uptown. The good news, violent
crime is down; the bad news, theft
is up. Residents were reminded
to use good security practices
and to call 911 if they see suspi-
cious activity. Bicycle thefts have
increased also and people were
advised to get a secure lock (pref-
erably a U shaped) and to lock
both the frame and front wheel to
a secure object. It may be a good
investment to purchase security
software for your laptop (which
can help the police find the com-
Stairway to Heaven
After many discussions and some compromises with the local neighborhoods, the
controversial fifth floor Sky Deck is now open for business at Stella’s Fish Cafe.
Shown above is a view looking northeast to downtown Minneapolis. As the highest
elevated outdoor dining in Uptown it offers an outdoor experience more intimate
than most of the other rooftop bars in Uptown. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)
Check out these
East Calhoun Events
T H U R S D AY, N O V E M B E R 4
ECCO Board and Neighborhood Meeting
7:00 -9:00 p.m.
St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church
Meet new ECCO Board members and
learn more about your neighborhood.
W E D N E S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 7
Candle Light Dessert Social
6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Meet at 34th Street entrance
to Loon Lake Trolley Path
Bring a candle or lantern and socialize
with neighbors. Hot cocoa provided.
Bring cookies to share.
ECCO meets the puter if stolen and used to connect
first Thursday to the internet). ECCO was also
of each month, strongly encouraged to reactivate
7 p.m. at St. our neighborhood watch patrols.
Lyndale Ave.
Mary’s Greek These have been shown to reduce
Orthodox Church, crime in many neighborhoods.
34th & Irving. All Two up-coming events were noted:
ECCO residents October 25 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5th
are welcome and
urged to attend.
precinct – Block leader training
November 16 7 p.m. to 8:30
p.m. Martin Luther King Park
- 2011 Neighborhood Policing
Plans. This is your opportunity
to submit your ideas for collabo-
rating with the MPD in order to
increase the safety and security
of your neighborhood. Please call
Chelsea at 612.673.2819 or see
the 5th precinct website for more
information www.ci.minneapolis.
mn.us/police/about/5th-precinct.asp
Nature Valley Grand Prix
Bike Race
• Andy Dahl and Rita Thofern
spoke on behalf of the Nature
Valley Grand Prix Bike event
which plans to hold one of the
stages in Uptown again next year.
They noted that the event raises
money for Children’s Hospitals
and that they are always looking
for volunteers to help. Track the
event and get more information at
www.naturevalleybicyclefestival.
com/ .
Loon Lake Trail
• Eagle Scout candidate Conrad
Schmidt gave a brief update of his
project which involved spreading
wood chips over the Loon Lake
Trail to restore it to good condi-
Sign up for our monthly
e-newsletter by sending a
request to nrp@eastcalhoun.org.
www.eastcalhoun.org
www.carag.org November 2010
East Calhoun Community Organization
tion. Approximately 35 volunteers
helped with spreading the wood
chips.
Committee Reports
Environment
• The Environmental com-
mittee is now known as the
ECCO Green Team. Com-
mittee chair Sarah Sponheim
The Green Team is working
gave an update of the com-
mittee activities and plans for
the next year.
• The Green Team is working
with neighbors to address
the impending arrival of the
Emerald Ash Borer. There
are approximately 160 bou-
levard ash trees in East Cal-
houn, mainly on Holmes
and Irving. Residents can
request immediate removal
of boulevard ash trees (and
replacement with another
type of tree) by contacting the
Forestry Department (Park
Board). The Green Team is
suggesting a coordinated effort
(in collaboration with the Park
Board) to remove ~20% of the ash
trees per year (to more gradually
change the canopy).
• If you have young boulevard
trees and would like a watering
bag next spring, contact the Park
Board (forestry) to get on the list.
• Nancy Ward is exploring options
for community gardening proj-
ects in East Calhoun. Contact her
if you are interested.
• It is not too late to get a cart for
organics recycling. Contact Mon-
ica Smith, nrp@eastcalhoun.org ,
to sign up for organics recycling
carts.
SECSE
• Go to the “store” link on the
ECCO Board website (www.
eastcalhoun.org) to purchase fine
items with the new East Calhoun
logo (designed by resident Ken
Ushio). Proceeds benefit ECCO.
• The Wine Tasting fundraiser
will be held Wednesday October
20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cal-
houn Square. Light food pro-
vided by Il Gatto. Tickets will be
$25 in advance ($30 at the door).
All proceeds from advance sales
go directly to the selling orga-
nization; so please buy them in
advance from the ECCO board.
This is the ECCO board’s main
fundraiser, which makes many of
our neighborhood events possible.
• See the ECCO Board website for
other upcoming events.
NRP Report
• The CEE home energy work-
shop was held on September 16.
About 60 households participated
and many have already had their
home visits which were scheduled
at the meeting. There are still
www.eastcalhoun.org
Your source for East Calhoun news and
information about:
• Special events
• Home improvement loans
• Free home energy workshop
• East Calhoun merchandise
Contact Monica Smith, ECCO’s
NRP Coordinator with questions.
612-821-0131 or nrp@eastcalhoun.org
opportunities to participate in the
program. Please contact Ashley
Robertson, Center for Energy and
Environment at 612.335.5869 or
arobertson@mncee.org for more
information. The first 100 par-
ticipants will get the home energy
with neighbors to address
the impending arrival of
the Emerald Ash Borer.
There are approximately
160 boulevard ash trees in
East Calhoun, mainly on
Holmes and Irving.
visit free (via rebate).
• CEE is also managing the
Phase II housing grant and
loan programs. Eligible projects
include improvements to home
energy efficiency and/or exte-
rior repairs or improvements.
The Matching Grant Program
features a matching grant of 25%
NRP funds to 75% homeowner
funds, with a maximum grant of
$3,000. There are no income limits.
The Low Interest Loan pro-
gram offers 4% fixed rate loans
with flexible terms with a maxi-
mum loan of $7,500. House-
hold income limits apply.
For more information, please go
to the NRP section of our website:
www.eastcalhoun.org or contact
Loan Officer Rachael Rupp at
612.335.5830 or rrupp@mncee.org.
To be eligible for these programs,
all bids and a completed applica-
tion must be received by CEE
on or before January 14, 2011. If
more applications are received
than can be funded, a lottery will
take place.
• Home Security Grant - East Cal-
houn NRP funds will reimburse
homeowners up to $250 for home
security upgrades (until remain-
ing phase I funds are used up,
then up to $100); one grant per
household. The grants do not
cover monthly service fees for
security systems. The application
for the home security grants can
be downloaded from the ECCO
board website or contact Monica
Smith 612.821.0131.
• The Tree Treatment Grant pro-
gram will reimburse homeowners
up to $250 for licensed profes-
sional treatment of elm trees to
prevent Dutch Elm Disease, oak
trees to treat chestnut borer, and/
or green ash trees to prevent or
treat infestation by the Emerald
• Grants programs for:
- Home improvement
- Home security
- Tree treatment
- Rain barrel/composter
Don’t miss out!
Ash Borer. This program includes
trees on the boulevard and/or on
the owner’s property. The applica-
tion for the tree treatment grants
can be downloaded from the
ECCO board website or contact
Monica Smith 612.821.0131. This
program expires Novem-
ber 1 but will be restarted
again in the spring.
• Grants are available to
reimburse East Calhoun
residents for the purchase
of a Rain Barrel or Com-
post bin(up to $100) The
application for the grants
can be downloaded from
the ECCO board website
or contact Monica Smith
612.821.0131.
• ECCO is tentatively
scheduled to get $18,000/
year in funding under the
Community Participa-
tion Program of the NCR
(Neighborhood and Com-
munity Relations depart-
ment). This new City department
is replacing the NRP program
going forward.
Treasurers Report
• The ECCO Board is in good
financial condition with a current
balance of $14,000. Income for the
year is approximately as expected
except for the delay of the Wine
Tasting fund raiser (usually in
June, scheduled in October this
year) and $2,000 pending from
a CPED grant. Expenses have
been about as expected, except
that Nancy Ward was able to sig-
nificantly reduce our insurance
expenses this year.
Election of Board Members
The following were nominated to be
members of the board and accepted
the nomination:
New Members:
Sarah Sponheim
Heather Wulfsberg
Blake Harper
Katherine St. Martin
Jim Smith
Gael Ellis
Returning Members:
Judy Shield
Brad Durham (position to be shared
with his wife Kaitryne Durham)
The slate was elected by motion and
vote of those present. A motion was
made and passed to allow Brad and
his wife to share a board position.
The board is still in need of filling
two alternate positions. Interested
individuals are asked to contact the
board.
The president expressed thanks and
gratitude for the board members
ECCO page 13
 november 2010
Short Redhead Reel Reviews
Rating Legend: (4=Don’t miss, 3=Good, 2=Worth a look,
1=Forget it) www.shortredheadreelreviews.com
“Freakonomics” (PG-13) (3) 3) Cause & Effect: “It’s Not a Won- [Sexual content, drug and alco-
derful Life,” examines how legaliz-
[Elements of violence, sexual-
ity/nudity, drugs, and brief strong
language.] — Filmmakers Mor-
gan Spurlock, Alex Gibney,
Eugene Jarecki, and the team of
Rachel Grady and Heidi Ewing
examine a myriad of topics in this
fascinating, educational, 93-min-
ute, documentary, which is based
the bestselling book by journalist
Stephen Dubner and economist
Steven Levitt, that is divided into
four parts: 1) Parenting: “A Rose-
handa by Any Other Name,” dis-
cusses how a name affects a person
and may influence their life later
on; 2) Cheating: “Pure Corrup-
tion,” which discusses cheating by
examining the corruption in the
world of Japanese Sumo wrestling;
Waste Not...
CARAG, ECCO and five other area neighborhood organizations sponsored a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on October 9 at the Minneapolis
Park Board Southside Operations Center. Response was so overwhelming traffic was
backed up all down the block. (Photo by Bruce Cochran)
ECCO from 12
who have completed 2 consecutive
terms and are thus ineligible for re-
election. These are: Ruth Cain, Gary
Farland, Michael Ekholm, Robert
Kean and Ralph Knox
Board member Anders Imboden
declined to run again owing to other
commitments. He was also thanked
for his service.
Other Reports
Meg Tuthill (City Council)
• Meg brought along copies of the
“Minneapolis Goals and Strategic
Directions” which was adopted
by the City Council in April.
• Meg advised us to call 911 with
noise or crime concerns requiring
swift attention, call 311 to report
things like potholes or graffiti.
• The planned development at
Lake and Knox has a requested a
wrecking permit to demolish the
existing buildings on the site. Con-
cerns have been expressed about
how long the site will remain
vacant before new construction
begins. Please send comments/
concerns to Meg at 612.673.2210
or meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis.
mn.us.
• There is a public comment period
scheduled November 18, 6:05 pm
at city hall regarding the city bud-
get and levy. Please forward com-
ments to Meg if you are not able
to attend.
Gail Dorfman (Hennepin County
Commissioner)
• Hennepin County has been using
creative solutions to help chronic
homeless find stable housing, even
with the increase in need and lim-
ited funding.
• There is no planned Hennepin
county tax increase for 2011.
• Vincent James has been selected
as the architect for the new Walk-
er Library. More details will be
available as we get further into
the design process.
• Five train stops are being planned
in Minneapolis for the SW light
“The Social Network”
(PG-13) (3.5)
ing abortion affects the crime rate
20 years later; and 4) Incentives:
“Can a Ninth Grader Be Bribed to
Succeed?,” shows economist Sally
Sadoff from Chicago University
conducting an experiment to see
whether offering money to ninth-
grade students will motivate them
to improve their grades.
“The Lost Boys” (R) (3)
A satirical, star-studded (Corey
Feldman, Edward Herrmann,
Jamie Gertz, and Barnard
Hughes), 1987 vampire spoof about
two brothers (Jason Patric and
Corey Haim) who move to a new
town with their widowed mother
(Diane Wiest) and wind up getting
rail line along the Kenilworth cor-
ridor. The closest to East Calhoun
will be at West Lake Street (near
Whole Foods). Transit connection
options (possibly including use of
the Greenway) are being evalu-
ated.
Anita Tabb (Park Board)
• The Park Board recently had a
layoff as part of a major restruc-
turing.
• The Park Board will soon have a
new Superintendent.
• Budgeting is in progress, but is
difficult this year due to generally
inadequate funding. Fortunately,
some dedicated funds are avail-
able for capital improvements;
including funds to begin develop-
ment of a 10 acre parcel acquired
recently on the river.
• Expansion of the Calhoun sailing
school is under discussion again.
Please send comments/concerns
to Anita.
Scott Dibble (State Senate)
• Scott (speaking for himself and
on behalf of State Representative
Frank Hornstein) commented
on the difficult financial state of
the state. A $4 billion deficit still
needs to be addressed and the
governor has been very confron-
tational (including vetos of many
bills). The state struggles with
providing health care options to
the very poor (general assistance).
• On a positive note, a “complete
streets” bill was passed. This
allows the Department of Trans-
portation to consider multiple
criteria (of concern to the com-
munity) when designing road
improvements (e.g. street char-
acter, pedestrian use). Previously,
roads were optimized only for
movement of motor vehicles.
Brian Elliott (on behalf of U.S.
Representative Keith Ellison)
• Brian runs the local office for Rep-
resentative Ellison. Contact him at
612.522.1212 or at Ellison.house.
gov if you need help with any US
government related issues.
The next meeting is November 4.
www.carag.org Uptown Neighborhood news • 13 .
involved with a gang of vampires
(Kiefer Sutherland, et al.).
students and guardians (including
Anthony [grandmother Gloria] in
Washington, D.C., Daisy [parents
Strickland, charter school educator
Todd Dickson, Microsoft founder
Bill Gates, American Federa-
Jose and Judith] in Los Angeles, tion of Teachers President Randi
Francisco [mom Maria] in the Weingarten, Seed School Director
Bronx, Emily in Redwood City, Charles Adams, and educational
and Bianca [mom Nakia] in Har- reporter Jay Mathews to drive the
hol use, and language.] — An lem), teachers (such as Geoffrey point home.
intriguing, well-acted, well-writ- Canada, Celeste Bell and Lester
ten, factually inspired, star-dotted
(Man Minghella, Don Johnson,
Garcia), unpopular Washington “You Will Meet a Tall Dark
D.C. chancellor Michelle Rhee, Stranger” (R) (3.5)
Joseph Mazzello, and Bill Gates) senior “Newsweek” editor Jona-
film, which is based on the book than Alter, former Milwaukee [Some language.] — Dreams take
“The Accidental Billionaires,” superintendant Howard Fuller, center stage and the placebo effect
that chronicles Harvard comput- Pittsburgh education reformer Bill
er whiz Mark Zuckerberg (Jesse Reviews page 14
Eisenberg) who was inspired to
create the social network Facebook
in 2003 with the help of a $1,000 Story from 1
investment from his best friend YMCA Minneapolis, John Meegan, Blaisdell Community Board Chair,
Eduardo Saverin (Andrew Gar- and more. Awards will be given to Johnny Parker and Nancy Simpson
field) and intense Napster founder for 25 plus years of service plus awards to young people.
Sean Parker (Justin Timberlake)
after being approached by wealthy For the past 50 years opportunities have been provided to people across
twin brothers and Harvard rowers the spectrum of demographics with various ways for people to enrich
Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss their lives. Ninety percent of people using the Blaisdell YMCA come
(Arnie Hammer and Josh Pence) from a three to five mile radius.
to program a Harvard Connec-
tion dating web site and later finds “We give kids access to activities they might not have otherwise expe-
himself embroiled in several law- rienced or been able to afford,” said Kerry! Families can apply for pro-
suits when Facebook becomes an rated fees and some scholarships are available.
overnight phenomenon.
Thousands of children have been taught to swim at the Blaisdell Y since
“Waiting for ‘Superman’” the pool was added in 1970. Now other water programs are also offered
(PG) (4) including boat safety. Other programs run the gamut from the AOA
Program, also know as Active Older Adults, that helps that group stay
[Some thematic material, mild lan- connected, active and healthy including receiving flu shots to child care
guage, and incidental smoking.] while parents exercise and everything in between. Among the offerings
— A controversial, eye-opening, are after-school programs that include homework assistance, camps,
ire-inducing, thought-provoking health and fitness education, teen clubs, sports leagues, family nights,
documentary that examines the community services projects gang prevention programs, exercise and fit-
appalling, shameful, outdated edu- ness equipment and, of course, lots of swimming.
cational system in the United States
where some underprivileged chil- When the facility was first built in 1960 it was called the West Central
dren must take their chances with Branch YMCA because it served the West and Central High school
the lottery in the hopes getting a neighborhoods. When the swimming pool was added the name changed
better education by being accepted to Urban/West Central Branch YMCA in 1986. After both Central
into a charter school (e.g., Harlem
and West High Schools were closed the name was changed to Blaisdell
Success Academy in New York Branch YMCA. The gymnasium and other facilities were added in 1995
City, Seed School in Washington, and Hiawatha YMCA was merged into this location in 1996. In 2009 a
D.C., Kipp LA in Los Angeles, and major rebuilding was done.
Summit Prep in Redwood City)
and tenured, underperforming “We embrace diversity,” says Kerry!, “from all standpoints, all demo-
teachers are almost impossible to graphics. You can look out the big windows and see the United Nations
fire and uses irrefutable statistics, walking in.”
news footage, and interviews with
Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55408
612.827.5401
Thank you!
The East Calhoun Community Organization
greatly appreciates and would like to thank
the following for making the 28th Annual
Wine Tasting Fundraiser another great and
successful event:
Hennepin Lake Liquor • Il Gatto •
Calhoun Square • Great Clips
the fundraiser sponsors.
Pat Fleetham, event director and
Phil Colich, owner of Hennepin Lake Liquor
for all their patience and effort to make this all happen.
And all of the volunteers who helped make this a
wonderful event.
Thank you all, and we are already
looking forward to next year!
Sincerely,
The ECCO Board
14 • Uptown Neighborhood news www.carag.org November 2010

Minnesota’s Arts Identity

art from 1 stated that the piece did not have legal property? When asked he
large stone sculpture may not be a permit. said he’s never thought about it.

Arts Commission to host event on Nov. 30
The event will be Moderated by
Andy Sturdevant and speakers will
include Wing Young Huie, Anan-
ya Chatterjea, Chuck Olsen and a
special guest to be announced in
partnership with Works Progress
and Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale
Avenue.
Minnesota has long
been known for its out-
sized arts scene. So how
has that has rich artis-
tic culture shaped the
way Minnesotans think
about themselves, each
other and the rest of the
world? Is there such a
thing as a shared Min- Minnesota
nesota culture and how
has art shaped it?
The Minneapolis Arts
Commission will ex-
amine those questions
when it hosts “Min-
nesota Identity and the
Arts,” a public discus- shaped it?
sion with artists who
have thought quite a bit about the
issue: photographer Wing Young
Huie; dancer/choreographer
Ananya Chatterjea; television/vid-
eo documentarian Chuck Olsen,
host of public television’s Minne-
sota Original; and a special guest
to be announced.
Moderated by artist and curator
Andy Sturdevant, the evening will
feature short presentations from
the guests, a panel discussion and
plenty of audience interaction led
by Works Progress, known for its
popular interactive Give & Take
series at Intermedia Arts. A recep-
tion with the artists will follow the
program with refreshments pro-
vided by the Schell’s Brewery.
Is there The Minneapolis Arts
Commission is a vol-
such a unteer board of the
City of Minneapolis
charged with oversee-
thing as ing the City’s commit-
ment to the arts and its
a shared public art program. Its
16 members represent
a broad swath of arts
organizations — from
culture the Chicago Avenue
Fire Arts Center to the
and how Guthrie Theater, Min-
nesota Theater Alliance
has art to Walker Art Cen-
ter — as well as artists
from every corner of the
city and citizens active
in promoting the arts in
Minneapolis.
More on the Minneapolis Arts
Commission is available at www.
ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dca/arts_
home.asp  
The 7 p.m. event if free and open
to the public. Please contact Kate
Nordstrum at  kate@southernthe-
ater.org or 612.340.0155 for more
information.
at the corner of the James Avenue
and Lake of The Isles Parkway
East home for long. The contro-
versy over the piece is becoming
just as much a debate about art and
public space as it is an underlying
discussion about community.
Situated atop a granite pedestal at
the southeastern section of Lakes
of the Isles, Bumpy has generated
a lot of talk since the day it was in-
stalled by Todd Bockley, owner of
the condo next to where the piece
is located.
Across the street from
Bockley’s condo lives Rich-
ard Frase and his wife, 26
year residents of the East The main stone for Bumpy
Isles Neighborhood. “It is
the ugliest piece of art we’ve was found in the excavation
ever seen and we’re in our
60s and have seen lots of of the new Twins Stadium.
art. In a gallery people can
choose to see it. My wife and
I see this thing every time we look
out our front windows toward the
Lake. If art is supposed to gener-
ate questions then maybe it’s trying
to say ‘why is this ugly and why do
we care?’”
Bockley, an 18 year resident of East
Isles installed the piece on what he
thought was his property in late
June of this year. And that’s where
the debate started. It turns out that
the triangle of boulevard grass
that appears as an extension of his
property is actually city property.
In October Frase sent an email via
the city’s website to inquire about
the legality of public art on city
property and whether Bumpy had
an official permit. Mary Altman,
Public Arts Administrator for
the City of Minneapolis, in return
Bockley states that he was unaware
that he needed a permit at the time
of installation but quickly applied
as soon as he knew he needed one.
That permit was quickly denied.
Altman explains, “We get many
applications, Mr. Bockley is a gal-
lery owner and artist representa-
tive at Bockley Gallery not far
from his home in Kenwood.” That
was an immediate red flag. Public
art is not allowed to be a vehicle for
commercial sales. Bumpy’s artist
Mojsilov is represented by Bockley
and has loaned the piece to Bock-
ley.
In his defense, Bockley clarifies
that there has never been a sign or
any other information on the piece
declaring it is for sale. In fact, not
only is there not a sign, the title,
artist, creation date and media
used, usually seen on professional
art, public or gallery is not there ei-
ther. “It has never been my inten-
tion to sell the piece. I think it’s a
beautiful piece of art and I thought
it would look great there. Bockley
says that since the piece was in-
stalled he’s had all sorts of people
of every age stop and ask about
the piece and compliment him on
it as he’s been working in his yard.
“When my mother lived here,” he
continues, “she always thought it
would be great to put a piece of art
there. I’m just following through
with that idea.”
If his piece makes it past the “com-
mercial” test he still has to make
it past the city’s public art criteria.
Some of those requirements involve
maintenance costs, context, appro-
priateness to the space as well as
positive community enhancement
– really only the tip of the iceberg.
At least as far back as Plato and
Socrates humans have struggled to
define what art is. That discussion
may never happen.
And what of Bumpy? The main
stone was found in the excavation
of the new Twins Stadium. Mojsi-
lov picked up the piece of
scrap rock and brought
it back to his studio for a
sculpture. He then envi-
sioned a new work that
exploited the stone sculp-
ture process. The bumps
on the piece are actually
the negative form of drill
holes traditionally used to
carve large stone sculptures. Strait
from the artist that’s what the piece
is about.
What may be most surprising
about this debate is the community
communication process. Bockley
has stated from the beginning that
whenever he spoke with anyone
he said the piece was meant to be
temporary. He only wants to see it
through the winter. But that infor-
mation may have not been received
by everyone. When asked if, in this
whole process, anyone has ever
spoken with him directly about
their distaste for the piece he said,
“No.” So although there have been
e-mails flying back and forth and
neighbors talking pros and cons
about the piece, none of the local
parties directly involved in the de-
bate have ever had a face-to-face

Painter
Bockley may have a long way to conversation.
go. He has since filed for an appeal
with the city. It will soon be heard The condo building that Bockley

Park
by the Transportation and Public lives in is part of a duplex condo.
Works Department. In it he refers His neighbor, Rhonda Kuehl, a
to lack of an identifying sign and five year resident of East Isles gave

Update that “...this sculpture is not located

near the gallery, but rather outside
of my private (and unmarked)
house. This sculpture was meant
Bockely his approval before he had
the piece installed. She summed it
all up with “If the purpose of pub-
lic art is to get people talking than
By Mitch Waukau
Challenged
for the cultural edification and this is a roaring success!”
Painter Park will be joining forces enrichment of the neighborhood

by Memories
with Bryant Square Park to host — and with the belief that it would Bruce Cochran is Art Director in
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nue on Sunday, October 31 from in CARAG.
The First Annual Greenway Challenge on the Midtown Greenway was held on Sep- 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. There will be a Would Bockley consider moving
tember 25. Friends of Ethan T. Johnson road during the event in honor of and
to bring attention to his hit-and-run death in September. He was hit while rid- kids’ dance party outside, bonfire the piece a short distance onto his
ing his bike by a motorist that failed to stop at a stop sign. (Photo by Bruce Cochran) for s’mores, cookie decorating
and treat bags. No pre-registra-
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community events calendar
Southern Exposure
Jerry & Donna Bahls traveled to the Falkland Islands and Antarctica in late
2009. Their expedition was chronicled at the monthly meeting of the Minneapolis
Audobon Society at Bryant Square Park on October 8. In addition to the fighting
elephant bull seals shown above they witnessed extensive scenery, five species of
penguins and five species of whales.
(Editor’s Note: We will run community event
listings every month on this page. Contact
uptownnews@yahoo.com to submit your
event information by the 10th of each month
to be included in the next issue.)
Discussion
DUNN BROTHERS
3348 Hennepin Ave.
Tues, 7:30pm, Weekly
The Socrates Cafe is an open meeting.
The evening is spent discussing a short
list of questions of philosophy that range
all over the map from self identity, capi-
tal punishment, perception and anything
else in between. Bring your questions and
prepare to engage your mind.
events
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Ave. • 612.824.1240
www.calhouncoffeefest.com
Sat, Nov 20, 10am-3pm – Calhoun Square’s
21st Annual Coffee Festival. Attendees
will be treated to samples of coffee, tea
and treats from local and national ven-
dors. Proceeds will benefit Second Harvest
Heartland.
Lake Street Council
3003 27th Ave. S. • 612.822.0232
www.lakestreetcouncil.org
Thurs, Nov 18, 5:30-8pm – Lake Street’s
Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction
at El Nuevo Rodeo. All of the proceeds
go to helping continue all work done on
Lake Street to revitalize communities. The
event features a great selection of wine
and beers and a silent auction of over 100
items provided by Lake Street businesses
and residents. Special thanks go to El
Nuevo Rodeo, East Lake Liquors, US Bank,
Calhoun Square, MCCD, MMS Properties
and Ryan Companies for their commit-
ment to this event.
FIlm
First Unitarian Society
900 Mount Curve Ave. • 651.414.0545
Mon, Nov 15, 7pm-9pm – The Minne-
apolis Theosophical Society will host a
FREE screening of “Jesus in India” which
explores the lost years of Jesus and his
mystical roots. “Jesus in India” follows a
seeker’s quest across 4000 miles of India in
search of answers about where Jesus was
during the “Hidden Years” from age 12 to
30. The New Testament is silent on those
years, however in India there is an ancient
tradition that young Jesus joined a caravan
and took the Silk Road to the East, where
He lived with both Hindus and Buddhists
before returning to begin His ministry. An
open discussion will follow the showing of
the film. Refreshments.
Uptown Theatre
2906 Hennepin Ave. • 612.825.6006
www.landmarktheatres.com
Fri/Sat, Nov 19/20, Midnight – Writer,
director and star of “The Room” Tommy
Wiseau, appears in person for a spe-
cial showing. There will be a special Q&A
before the movie and Wiseau will be
available for a short time after for photos
and signings. The Room is an electrifying
American black comedy about love, pas-
sion, betrayal and lies, starring writer/direc-
tor Tommy Wiseau as a successful banker
with a great respect for—and dedication
to—the people in his life, especially his
future wife Lisa (Juliette Danielle). As the
film depicts friendships and relationships
in the lives of its five major characters, it
raises life’s real and most-asked question:
“Can you really trust anyone?” A midnight
cult sensation, this quirky black comedy
has been running for over 6 years in Los
Angeles and is ready to take the rest of the
country by storm. You’ll want to be there
for the devastation it will leave in its wake.
Tickets are $15.
Halloween
BRYANT LAKE BOWL
810 W. Lake St. • 612.825.8949
www.bryantlakebowl.com
Fri & Sun, Oct 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 30, 31, 7pm
– Weird Tales For Halloween presented
by Hardcover Theater. Three classic stories
never before seen onstage. In “The Beast
with Five Fingers,” a man is haunted by a
severed human hand. In “Lukundoo,” an
African witch-doctor pronounces a ter-
rible curse on a British explorer. And in H.P.
Lovecraft’s “The Dunwich Horror,” some-
thing unspeakable is trying to enter our
universe by way of a small New England
town. Horror, comedy and inventive stag-
ing - perfect for the Halloween season.
$14-$18 pay what you can /$12 with a
Fringe button.
BRYANT SQUARE PARK
3101 Bryant Ave. S. • 612.370.4907
www.minneapolisparks.org
Sun, Oct 31, 6-8pm – Joint FREE Hallow-
een Party with Painter Park, Kids dance
party outside with bonfire, s’mores, cookie
decorating and treat bags. No pre-regis-
tration required.
Calhoun Square
3001 Hennepin Ave. • 612.824.1240
www.calhounsquare.com
Sat, Oct 30, 1–5pm – First Annual FREE
HallowEve Festival at Calhoun Square.
The Teddy Bear Band will play two sets
between 2:00 and 3:45pm. Costume Con-
tests with $1 registration, with donations
benefitting Unicef. Categories: ages 0-
2, 3-10, 10+ and family. Each winner will
receive a $50 gift certificate from new
Calhoun Square tenant Hobbies from
James. Receive a Trick o’ Treat map. Over
50 businesses participating as Trick o’ Treat
destinations. Check in at a minimum of
25 participating destinations with your
pumpkin passport and enter to win a gift
card from Famous Dave’s for $150. Celeb-
rity Pumpkin Carving Contest: Pumpkins
on display for public penny voting for
their favorite pumpkin face/creation. One
penny equals one vote. All donations
benefitting UNICEF. Craft Station: Kids of
all ages can create their own “Haunted
Lollipop”. Photo Station: Digital photos
of costumed kids shot in front of festive
backdrop. Photos will be e-mailed to par-
ent/guardian.
The Independent
Calhoun Square • 612.378.1905
www.theindependent-uptown.com
Sun, Oct 31, 8pm-2am – The Indepen-
www.carag.org Uptown Neighborhood news • 15 .
dent Halloween Party will include food
and drink specials and a costume contest.
No cover, 21+. This Month’s
Music Contest: The UNN
Fifth Element
is Giving Away . . .
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3 Chipotle Gift Cards:
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Thur, Nov 4, 7pm – Fifth Element Thurs- (Compliments of Chipotle Mexican Grill)
days: Open Mic: 1st Thursday. Good old
fashioned open mic. Anyone and every-
one who wants to display and/or polish 2 Uptown Theatre LANDMARK THEATRES
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their skills is welcome to come thru and
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your own beats (must be on CD), sign up
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national Hip Hop persons monthly. Sign (Compliments of Uptown Theatre)
up starts at 6pm so get there early to get
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events; Open Mic (1st Thursdays), Cut Class question on NOV. 5 and
(2nd Thursdays), Last Of The Record Buy-
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win one of these prizes!
Thursdays). All Thursday in-store events
start at 7 PM and are FREE and all ages. What is your favorite thing about
Uptown and what age group do you fit
Lake of the Isles in: 10s, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s etc.?
Lutheran Church
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Sun, Nov 7, 7pm – Isles Ensemble Fall
Concert. The group will be perform-
ing works by Prokovief, Beethoven and
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of professional string players and chamber
a day in the life of Sam Peliczowski, the for Printmaking
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music is their passion. Their mission is to
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THEATER Visual Arts announces its publication of new prints by
artist Carlos Amorales. Based in Mexico City
and well-known internationally, Amorales
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Nov 5 - Dec 19 – Home for the Holidays:
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Nathan Keepers is back from NYC to ing “Number 6” featuring new works by drawings that he has assembled over the
revisit the hilarious Fully Committed. Wisconsin native Andrew Linskens and past decade. This digital archive contains
Casey Stangl returns to direct the audi- Minneapolis local Aaron Brand. Linskens, more than 1,500 vector-based drawings,
ence favorite. The talented Nathan Keep- a former military meteorologist, features
which depict everything from birds and
ers reprises the role of Sam and 40 other works that explore technology and the
ties to nature and fractal design. Each wolves to airplanes and digitized paint
characters in the solo tour-de-force com-
piece of the puzzle has its place in the drips. Amorales cultivates the replication
edy. An hysterically funny play about an
chaos. At a distance some of his paintings and reconfiguration of his archive through
out-of-work actor who staffs the red-hot
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Celebrating 50 years of Strengthening the Foundations of Community
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