Your Community-Supported News Source • Covering the Uptown Area and the Neighborhoods of CARAG and ECCO November 2010 • Volume 6, Number 11
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.
Act
CARAG voted unanimously
(22 yes, 0 no, 1 abstention) at its
October 19 monthly neighbor-
hood meeting to recommend that
New business at the Planning Commission deny
Calhoun Square approval of Calhoun Square’s
proposal to construct a one-story,
By Bruce Cochran 24-foot high, retail building at
One of many green stormwater holding tanks (at right) called a Triton buried below the northeast corner of Hennepin
the surface for later dispersal below. (Photo by Bruce Cochran) Good friends Dan Vargas and Avenue and 31st Street.
Terry Terwedo haven’t slowed
St. Mary’s Takes Charge of Stormwater Runoff down much. Vargas has owned Plans previously approved by the (Photo by Bruce Cochran)
By Sarah Sponheim and operated Vstate Clothing in Planning Commission in 2005 and By Bruce Cochran
Calhoun Square for about four 2008 call for a five-story, mixed-
The golden dome of St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church presides over years and Terwedo is currently use building on the site with two Babies reach out for it, children
the East Calhoun neighborhood and serves as a landmark above the co-owner of Atmosfere, a clothing commercial floors, three residen- like to climb on it and adults are
lakeshore. From the church, large windows and a terraced patio afford store across the intersection from tial floors above and underground curious.
a sublime view across Lake Calhoun. Historically, though, St. Mary’s has Calhoun Square. But between 2001 parking.
had a less than ideal relationship with the water below. Rain and melting and 2008 these two created club “Bumpy” as it is titled by its artist
snow have run off the property - downhill, through storm sewers, into parties on the order of about one a The motion approved by CARAG Zoran Mojsilov, the Yugoslavian
the lake. Typically, stormwater runoff carries with it all manner of pollut- month acting as primary promot- states, in part: “The proposed one- sculptor from Minneapolis, was in-
ants, from discarded pop cans, trash and pet feces to gasoline and engine ers. They still throw their annual story building does not conform to stalled for a price of $350. But the
Right page 6 New Year’s party they claim is the USAP (Uptown Small Area Plan) art page 14
best in the city and they’ve just policies for multi-story, mixed-use
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
uSA Conference
311
Mpls. Park & Rec. Board
Brad Bourn
612.230.6443 ext. 4
bbourn@minneapolisparks.org
Bob Fine Minneapolis has been selected as host city for the 2013 Neighborhoods
612.230.6443 ext. 6 USA (NUSA) Conference. NUSA is a national non-profit organization
bfine@minneapolisparks.org
Mpls. Public Schools
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
612.668.0000 Jayson Dallmann - Propietor
across the country in May of 2013. This provides an opportunity for peo-
answers@mpls.k12.mn.us
ple from all backgrounds and perspectives to discuss the pressing issues
612.822.6584
City Councilperson 3019 Lyndale Avenue South
of the times, share experiences and learn from each other. www.Lyn-LakeBarbershop.com
Meg Tuthill
612.673.2210 Hours: Tues - Fri. 11am-7pm | Sat. 9am-4:30pm | (Afterhours by Appointment)
meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis.mn.us. “As host city, Minneapolis has a unique opportunity to show off our rich
Mayor R.T. Rybak diversity, which includes more than 430 cultural organizations and 71
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612.673.2100 neighborhood organizations in a city where people speak 100 different
rt@minneapolis.org
languages,” said Mayor R.T. Rybak. “Our newly created Neighborhood
State Representative
Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Community Relations Department helps maintain the strong links
651.296.0171 between City government and our communities.”
rep.margaret.kelliher@house.mn
State Representative The City’s Neighborhood and Community Relations Department 36th St & Bryant ave S • 612-825-3718
Frank Hornstein (NCR), in collaboration with Meet Minneapolis, will plan and develop
Hours
651.296.9281
c Uptown Neighborhood News
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
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.
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 .
• Social media – The City will use Facebook and Twitter to post periodic owner’s property tax.
street sweeping updates and information.
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You must meet all requirements for each promotion, and
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for any applicable taxes. Regular credit guidelines apply for
all loans. Fees may reduce earnings on some accounts.
Vail Place membership drive
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• Uptown Neighborhood news www.carag.org November 2010
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)
room for
Now you have a clinic as welc
Welcome to your new home for health care, with services and specialties
that cover Whittier like a hug: family medicine and pediatrics, orthopaedics,
physical therapy, cardiology, prenatal care, whatever your family needs.
We’re at 28th and Nicollet, right in the heart of Eat Street, with convenient hours
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November 2010 www.carag.org Uptown neighborhood news • 9 .
everyone.
coming as the neighborhood.
and easy scheduling, plus walk-in, same-day and after-hours care.
We accept all major insurance plans and, like our neighborhood, we
welcome everyone. Visit us at whittierclinic.org or call 612-545-9000.
Please stop by our beautiful new clinic. We’d love to see you.
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.
at Bryant Park Farley, Will O’Keefe, Julie Cohen, “pulled off” for discussion before Strong voted onto the UNN Manag- County Commissioner
Community Center, Carol Bouska, Dan Jenney, Diana the full Board. The following Con- ing Board.
sent Agenda items that have been Vincent James and Associates cho-
31st and Bryant. Boegemann, President; Scott Engel,
All CARAG residents previously acted upon by the Board sen as architects. Architects to meet
are welcome and
Executive Director. (Excused: Holly
of Directors were reviewed and
NRP Policy Board Election with Community Advisory com-
Buchanan, Samantha Strong)
36th St. urged to attend. approved by all: Aaron Rubenstein volunteered and mittee. Neighbors are invited. Proj-
was appointed CARAG Elector. ect expected to be completed by the
Introductions summer of 2012.
Calhoun Area Residents Action Conflict of Interest forms
Group (CARAG), Monthly Introductions were handled by
Forms were distributed and signed.
Greenway Commission
incoming Board President, Diana • Gail also reviewed the decision
Neighborhood Meeting Minutes, Holly Buchanan recommended as which resulted in the Kenilworth
Boegemann
October 19, 2010. DRAFT: Subject Committees Evaluation CARAG rep. Corridor route for Light Rail.
to approval at the November 2010
Meeting Agenda The topic was presented as an on- • The Street Rail proposal is still on
CARAG Meeting. Minutes recorded
going topic – to be revisited at Fall
Community Energy Services the table. It is hampered by inde-
and submitted by John Darlington. Agenda was reviewed and
approved. Retreat. Program cision over whether responsibility
Members voted to apply for the CES should like with the city or coun-
Program and will dedicate $5,000 of ty. Gail hopes the Metropolitan
NRP Phase II dollars to that end. Council will take responsibility.
• (Leslie Foreman reported the
Bryant Square Park Midtown Greenway route ranked
Director’s Report low due to population density and
income from parking meters.)
Diana Boegemann requested that
Julie Sanden from Bryant Square be • Commissioner Dorman will fol-
asked to provide a monthly update low up later on how neighbor-
on current and past highlights at the hoods might provide input.
park. Julie then reported that one • She also gave an encouraging
of the new programs involved sum- update on ending homelessness.
mer lunches, in collaboration with She credits Downtown Congrega-
the Minneapolis Public Schools. tions to End Homelessness group
NRP dollars have paid for capital as well as downtown business per-
improvements at Bryant Square sons. She also singled out Project
Park, including new carpet, dish- Homeless Connect.
washer and furniture for the lobby.
Julie expressed appreciation for Uptown Market
CARAG’s initiative in authorizing Shawn Laden thanked CARAG for
the improvement. its support.
• The Halloween Party will take • Uptown Market featured 15
place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Bry- events in 2010 compared to four
ant Square Park. in 2009.
Councilperson Meg Tuthill: • Cost-saving measures are being
pursued for 2011, with the pos-
Represented by Leslie sibility of extending the market
Foreman from Her Staff into the fall. Uptown Market is
• Bryant Bicycle Boulevard will be currently running in the black.
installed in Spring 2011 • Community members can provide
• Requested volunteer election input online at www.uptown-
judges for November 2 elections market.org or in person on the
second Wednesday of the month
• Community meetings with law
(through next summer). Meetings
enforcement – Consult Meg
are scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Loca-
Tuthill’s website
tions to be announced on website.
• Lake and Knox development:
groundbreaking scheduled to Treasurer’s Report:
take place January 2011; no more Presented by Scott Engel
public meetings are scheduled.
• As of October 1, expenses exceed
income. However, bottom line
CARAG page 11
Shutter to Think
CARAG from 10 • Accounting Procedures and Prac- NRP Accounts: Diana Boege- to nearby residential uses, including ing substitution: …therefore ZC/
tices: Uptown Neighborhood mann, Julie Cohen and Saman- dimming and turning off lights after CARAG opposes the proposed PUD
does not include revenues from
News – with two minor revi- tha Strong. UNN Bank Account: store hours.) Recommendation not modification. A majority approved
Wine Tasting. (Expected to catch
sions. Motion was seconded and Virgil McDill, Samantha Strong approved. of Julie’s substitution.
up by end of October).
approved. and Elizabeth Walke. Approved.
• Review of Accounting Procedures Accounts will be held at Bremer Julie Cohen moved approval of the Meeting was adjourned at 9 p.m.
• Motion to approved check sign-
and Practices: CARAG Neigh- Bank. previous motion with the follow-
ers for CARAG Neighborhood
borhood. Motion to accept, sec-
and for Uptown Neighborhood • Elizabeth Walke reported that
onded and Approved.
News. CARAG Operations and after a year of “turmoil” UNN
experienced a “very successful
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
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.
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Lake St. ECCO meets the puter if stolen and used to connect tion. Approximately 35 volunteers opportunities to participate in the Ash Borer. This program includes
first Thursday to the internet). ECCO was also helped with spreading the wood program. Please contact Ashley trees on the boulevard and/or on
of each month, strongly encouraged to reactivate chips. Robertson, Center for Energy and the owner’s property. The applica-
7 p.m. at St. our neighborhood watch patrols. Environment at 612.335.5869 or tion for the tree treatment grants
Hennepin Ave.
Committee Reports
Lyndale Ave.
LAKE CALHOUN
Mary’s Greek These have been shown to reduce arobertson@mncee.org for more can be downloaded from the
Orthodox Church, crime in many neighborhoods. Environment information. The first 100 par- ECCO board website or contact
34th & Irving. All Two up-coming events were noted: • The Environmental com- ticipants will get the home energy Monica Smith 612.821.0131. This
ECCO residents October 25 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. 5th mittee is now known as the program expires Novem-
36th St.
are welcome and
urged to attend.
precinct – Block leader training
November 16 7 p.m. to 8:30
ECCO Green Team. Com-
mittee chair Sarah Sponheim
The Green Team is working ber 1 but will be restarted
again in the spring.
p.m. Martin Luther King Park
ECCO Meeting Minutes for Octo- - 2011 Neighborhood Policing
gave an update of the com-
mittee activities and plans for with neighbors to address • Grants are available to
reimburse East Calhoun
ber 7, 2010 Annual Meeting. (East Plans. This is your opportunity the next year. residents for the purchase
Calhoun Neighborhood Monthly to submit your ideas for collabo-
• The Green Team is working
the impending arrival of of a Rain Barrel or Com-
Meeting) Minutes recorded and sub- rating with the MPD in order to post bin(up to $100) The
with neighbors to address
mitted by Robert Kean. increase the safety and security
of your neighborhood. Please call
the impending arrival of the the Emerald Ash Borer. application for the grants
Emerald Ash Borer. There can be downloaded from
Attendance Chelsea at 612.673.2819 or see
the 5th precinct website for more
are approximately 160 bou- There are approximately the ECCO board website
or contact Monica Smith
Board members: Ruth Cain, Glen levard ash trees in East Cal-
information www.ci.minneapolis.
Christianson, Brad Durham, Gary
Farland, Anders Imboden, Robert
mn.us/police/about/5th-precinct.asp
houn, mainly on Holmes
and Irving. Residents can
160 boulevard ash trees in 612.821.0131.
• ECCO is tentatively
Kean, Ralph Knox, Tim Norkus
Crampton, Judy Shields, Linda Nature Valley Grand Prix
request immediate removal
of boulevard ash trees (and East Calhoun, mainly on scheduled to get $18,000/
year in funding under the
Todd, Nancy Ward (President). Bike Race replacement with another Community Participa-
• Andy Dahl and Rita Thofern
type of tree) by contacting the Holmes and Irving. tion Program of the NCR
Safety Officers Reports Forestry Department (Park (Neighborhood and Com-
spoke on behalf of the Nature Board). The Green Team is visit free (via rebate). munity Relations depart-
• Lt. Jack Kelly and Chelsea Valley Grand Prix Bike event suggesting a coordinated effort ment). This new City department
Adams gave an update on crime which plans to hold one of the (in collaboration with the Park • CEE is also managing the is replacing the NRP program
and safety in East Calhoun and stages in Uptown again next year. Board) to remove ~20% of the ash Phase II housing grant and going forward.
Uptown. The good news, violent They noted that the event raises trees per year (to more gradually loan programs. Eligible projects
crime is down; the bad news, theft money for Children’s Hospitals include improvements to home Treasurers Report
change the canopy).
is up. Residents were reminded and that they are always looking energy efficiency and/or exte- • The ECCO Board is in good
to use good security practices for volunteers to help. Track the • If you have young boulevard rior repairs or improvements. financial condition with a current
and to call 911 if they see suspi- event and get more information at trees and would like a watering The Matching Grant Program balance of $14,000. Income for the
cious activity. Bicycle thefts have www.naturevalleybicyclefestival. bag next spring, contact the Park features a matching grant of 25% year is approximately as expected
increased also and people were com/ . Board (forestry) to get on the list. NRP funds to 75% homeowner except for the delay of the Wine
advised to get a secure lock (pref- • Nancy Ward is exploring options funds, with a maximum grant of Tasting fund raiser (usually in
erably a U shaped) and to lock
Loon Lake Trail for community gardening proj- $3,000. There are no income limits. June, scheduled in October this
both the frame and front wheel to • Eagle Scout candidate Conrad ects in East Calhoun. Contact her The Low Interest Loan pro- year) and $2,000 pending from
a secure object. It may be a good Schmidt gave a brief update of his if you are interested. gram offers 4% fixed rate loans a CPED grant. Expenses have
investment to purchase security project which involved spreading with flexible terms with a maxi- been about as expected, except
• It is not too late to get a cart for
software for your laptop (which wood chips over the Loon Lake mum loan of $7,500. House- that Nancy Ward was able to sig-
organics recycling. Contact Mon-
can help the police find the com- Trail to restore it to good condi- hold income limits apply. nificantly reduce our insurance
ica Smith, nrp@eastcalhoun.org ,
to sign up for organics recycling For more information, please go expenses this year.
to the NRP section of our website:
carts.
www.eastcalhoun.org or contact Election of Board Members
SECSE Loan Officer Rachael Rupp at The following were nominated to be
• Go to the “store” link on the 612.335.5830 or rrupp@mncee.org. members of the board and accepted
ECCO Board website (www. To be eligible for these programs, the nomination:
eastcalhoun.org) to purchase fine all bids and a completed applica-
items with the new East Calhoun tion must be received by CEE New Members:
logo (designed by resident Ken on or before January 14, 2011. If Sarah Sponheim
Ushio). Proceeds benefit ECCO. more applications are received Heather Wulfsberg
• The Wine Tasting fundraiser than can be funded, a lottery will Blake Harper
will be held Wednesday October take place. Katherine St. Martin
20 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Cal- • Home Security Grant - East Cal- Jim Smith
Stairway to Heaven
houn Square. Light food pro- houn NRP funds will reimburse Gael Ellis
vided by Il Gatto. Tickets will be homeowners up to $250 for home
$25 in advance ($30 at the door). security upgrades (until remain- Returning Members:
After many discussions and some compromises with the local neighborhoods, the All proceeds from advance sales ing phase I funds are used up, Judy Shield
controversial fifth floor Sky Deck is now open for business at Stella’s Fish Cafe. go directly to the selling orga- then up to $100); one grant per Brad Durham (position to be shared
Shown above is a view looking northeast to downtown Minneapolis. As the highest nization; so please buy them in household. The grants do not with his wife Kaitryne Durham)
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)
advance from the ECCO board. cover monthly service fees for
This is the ECCO board’s main security systems. The application The slate was elected by motion and
fundraiser, which makes many of for the home security grants can vote of those present. A motion was
our neighborhood events possible. be downloaded from the ECCO made and passed to allow Brad and
his wife to share a board position.
Check out these • See the ECCO Board website for
other upcoming events.
board website or contact Monica
Smith 612.821.0131.
The board is still in need of filling
W E D N E S D AY, N O V E M B E R 1 7
www.eastcalhoun.org
Candle Light Dessert Social
Your source for East Calhoun news and
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. information about:
Meet at 34th Street entrance
to Loon Lake Trolley Path • Special events • Grants programs for:
Bring a candle or lantern and socialize • Home improvement loans - Home improvement
with neighbors. Hot cocoa provided. • Free home energy workshop - Home security
Bring cookies to share. • East Calhoun merchandise - Tree treatment
- Rain barrel/composter
Sign up for our monthly
e-newsletter by sending a
Contact Monica Smith, ECCO’s
request to nrp@eastcalhoun.org.
www.eastcalhoun.org
NRP Coordinator with questions.
612-821-0131 or nrp@eastcalhoun.org Don’t miss out!
november 2010 www.carag.org Uptown Neighborhood news • 13 .
Waste Not...
— 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.
CARAG, ECCO and five other area neighborhood organizations sponsored a
Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day on October 9 at the Minneapolis
cational system in the United States
Park Board Southside Operations Center. Response was so overwhelming traffic was where some underprivileged chil- When the facility was first built in 1960 it was called the West Central
backed up all down the block. (Photo by Bruce Cochran) 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
ECCO from 12 rail line along the Kenilworth cor- into a charter school (e.g., Harlem
ridor. The closest to East Calhoun and West High Schools were closed the name was changed to Blaisdell
who have completed 2 consecutive Success Academy in New York Branch YMCA. The gymnasium and other facilities were added in 1995
will be at West Lake Street (near
terms and are thus ineligible for re- City, Seed School in Washington, and Hiawatha YMCA was merged into this location in 1996. In 2009 a
Whole Foods). Transit connection
election. These are: Ruth Cain, Gary options (possibly including use of
D.C., Kipp LA in Los Angeles, and major rebuilding was done.
Farland, Michael Ekholm, Robert the Greenway) are being evalu- Summit Prep in Redwood City)
Kean and Ralph Knox ated. 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
Board member Anders Imboden
Anita Tabb (Park Board) fire and uses irrefutable statistics, walking in.”
declined to run again owing to other • The Park Board recently had a news footage, and interviews with
commitments. He was also thanked layoff as part of a major restruc- Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Avenue South, Minneapolis, 55408
for his service. turing. 612.827.5401
• The Park Board will soon have a
Other Reports new Superintendent.
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
• 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.
Thank you!
swift attention, call 311 to report
things like potholes or graffiti. • Expansion of the Calhoun sailing
• The planned development at
school is under discussion again.
Please send comments/concerns
The East Calhoun Community Organization
Lake and Knox has a requested a
wrecking permit to demolish the
to Anita. greatly appreciates and would like to thank
existing buildings on the site. Con- Scott Dibble (State Senate)
cerns have been expressed about • Scott (speaking for himself and the following for making the 28th Annual
on behalf of State Representative
how long the site will remain
vacant before new construction Frank Hornstein) commented
Wine Tasting Fundraiser another great and
begins. Please send comments/
concerns to Meg at 612.673.2210
on the difficult financial state of
the state. A $4 billion deficit still
successful event:
or meg.tuthill@ci.minneapolis. needs to be addressed and the
mn.us. governor has been very confron-
tational (including vetos of many
Hennepin Lake Liquor • Il Gatto •
• There is a public comment period
scheduled November 18, 6:05 pm bills). The state struggles with Calhoun Square • Great Clips
providing health care options to
at city hall regarding the city bud-
the very poor (general assistance).
the fundraiser sponsors.
get and levy. Please forward com-
ments to Meg if you are not able • On a positive note, a “complete
to attend. streets” bill was passed. This Pat Fleetham, event director and
Gail Dorfman (Hennepin County allows the Department of Trans- Phil Colich, owner of Hennepin Lake Liquor
Commissioner) portation to consider multiple
criteria (of concern to the com- for all their patience and effort to make this all happen.
• Hennepin County has been using munity) when designing road
creative solutions to help chronic improvements (e.g. street char- And all of the volunteers who helped make this a
homeless find stable housing, even acter, pedestrian use). Previously,
with the increase in need and lim- roads were optimized only for wonderful event.
ited funding. movement of motor vehicles.
• There is no planned Hennepin Brian Elliott (on behalf of U.S. Thank you all, and we are already
county tax increase for 2011. Representative Keith Ellison) looking forward to next year!
• Vincent James has been selected • Brian runs the local office for Rep-
as the architect for the new Walk- resentative Ellison. Contact him at Sincerely,
er Library. More details will be 612.522.1212 or at Ellison.house.
available as we get further into gov if you need help with any US
the design process. government related issues. The ECCO Board
• Five train stops are being planned The next meeting is November 4.
in Minneapolis for the SW light
14 • Uptown Neighborhood news www.carag.org November 2010
Arts Commission to host event on Nov. 30 at the corner of the James Avenue
and Lake of The Isles Parkway Bockley states that he was unaware If his piece makes it past the “com-
The event will be Moderated by the guests, a panel discussion and East home for long. The contro- that he needed a permit at the time mercial” test he still has to make
Andy Sturdevant and speakers will plenty of audience interaction led versy over the piece is becoming of installation but quickly applied it past the city’s public art criteria.
include Wing Young Huie, Anan- by Works Progress, known for its just as much a debate about art and as soon as he knew he needed one. Some of those requirements involve
ya Chatterjea, Chuck Olsen and a popular interactive Give & Take public space as it is an underlying That permit was quickly denied. maintenance costs, context, appro-
special guest to be announced in series at Intermedia Arts. A recep- discussion about community. Altman explains, “We get many priateness to the space as well as
partnership with Works Progress tion with the artists will follow the applications, Mr. Bockley is a gal- positive community enhancement
and Intermedia Arts, 2822 Lyndale program with refreshments pro- Situated atop a granite pedestal at lery owner and artist representa- – really only the tip of the iceberg.
Avenue. vided by the Schell’s Brewery. the southeastern section of Lakes tive at Bockley Gallery not far At least as far back as Plato and
of the Isles, Bumpy has generated from his home in Kenwood.” That Socrates humans have struggled to
Minnesota has long
been known for its out-
Is there The Minneapolis Arts
Commission is a vol-
a lot of talk since the day it was in-
stalled by Todd Bockley, owner of
was an immediate red flag. Public
art is not allowed to be a vehicle for
define what art is. That discussion
may never happen.
commercial sales. Bumpy’s artist
sized arts scene. So how
has that has rich artis-
such a unteer board of the
City of Minneapolis
the condo next to where the piece
is located. Mojsilov is represented by Bockley And what of Bumpy? The main
tic culture shaped the charged with oversee- and has loaned the piece to Bock- stone was found in the excavation
way Minnesotans think thing as ing the City’s commit- Across the street from ley. of the new Twins Stadium. Mojsi-
about themselves, each ment to the arts and its Bockley’s condo lives Rich- lov picked up the piece of
other and the rest of the a shared public art program. Its ard Frase and his wife, 26 scrap rock and brought
world? Is there such a 16 members represent year residents of the East The main stone for Bumpy it back to his studio for a
thing as a shared Min- Minnesota a broad swath of arts Isles Neighborhood. “It is sculpture. He then envi-
nesota culture and how organizations — from the ugliest piece of art we’ve was found in the excavation sioned a new work that
has art shaped it? culture the Chicago Avenue ever seen and we’re in our exploited the stone sculp-
Fire Arts Center to the 60s and have seen lots of of the new Twins Stadium. ture process. The bumps
The Minneapolis Arts
Commission will ex-
and how Guthrie Theater, Min-
nesota Theater Alliance
art. In a gallery people can
choose to see it. My wife and
on the piece are actually
the negative form of drill
amine those questions holes traditionally used to
when it hosts “Min- has art to Walker Art Cen-
ter — as well as artists
I see this thing every time we look
out our front windows toward the In his defense, Bockley clarifies carve large stone sculptures. Strait
nesota Identity and the from every corner of the Lake. If art is supposed to gener- that there has never been a sign or from the artist that’s what the piece
Arts,” a public discus- shaped it? city and citizens active ate questions then maybe it’s trying any other information on the piece is about.
sion with artists who in promoting the arts in to say ‘why is this ugly and why do declaring it is for sale. In fact, not
have thought quite a bit about the Minneapolis. we care?’” only is there not a sign, the title, What may be most surprising
issue: photographer Wing Young artist, creation date and media about this debate is the community
Huie; dancer/choreographer More on the Minneapolis Arts Bockley, an 18 year resident of East used, usually seen on professional communication process. Bockley
Ananya Chatterjea; television/vid- Commission is available at www. Isles installed the piece on what he art, public or gallery is not there ei- has stated from the beginning that
eo documentarian Chuck Olsen, ci.minneapolis.mn.us/dca/arts_ thought was his property in late ther. “It has never been my inten- whenever he spoke with anyone
host of public television’s Minne- June of this year. And that’s where tion to sell the piece. I think it’s a he said the piece was meant to be
home.asp
sota Original; and a special guest the debate started. It turns out that beautiful piece of art and I thought temporary. He only wants to see it
to be announced. the triangle of boulevard grass it would look great there. Bockley through the winter. But that infor-
The 7 p.m. event if free and open says that since the piece was in- mation may have not been received
to the public. Please contact Kate that appears as an extension of his
Moderated by artist and curator property is actually city property. stalled he’s had all sorts of people by everyone. When asked if, in this
Nordstrum at kate@southernthe- of every age stop and ask about whole process, anyone has ever
Andy Sturdevant, the evening will In October Frase sent an email via
ater.org or 612.340.0155 for more the piece and compliment him on spoken with him directly about
feature short presentations from the city’s website to inquire about
information. it as he’s been working in his yard. their distaste for the piece he said,
the legality of public art on city
property and whether Bumpy had “When my mother lived here,” he “No.” So although there have been
an official permit. Mary Altman, continues, “she always thought it e-mails flying back and forth and
Public Arts Administrator for would be great to put a piece of art neighbors talking pros and cons
the City of Minneapolis, in return there. I’m just following through about the piece, none of the local
with that idea.” 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
by Memories
with Bryant Square Park to host — and with the belief that it would Bruce Cochran is Art Director in
a joint Halloween party at Bryant make the neighborhood a more charge of production for the Uptown
Square Park, 3101 Bryant Ave- culturally rich and diverse place.” Neighborhood News and lives
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-
tion required. For more informa-
tion call Bryant Square Park at Reviews from 13
classifieds
612.370.4907. Youth from 9 is alive and well in this poignant,
their own social ventures. Young funny, low-key Woody Allen
During the fall program session comedy in which a youth-seek-
people who launch ventures
we introduced an old/new pro- ing retiree (Anthony Hopkins)
develop the leadership, teamwork,
gram - Kinder Klub preschool. marries a gold-digging prostitute
entrepreneurship and empathy
Commercial classified ad sales are 40¢ per word, 10-word minimum During the fall session it was a hit (Lucy Punch) in London after
skills and mindset that will serve
and must be PREPAID. Ad and advance payment are due the 15th of and it filled up fast. dumping his astrology-loving
them throughout their lives. We
the month. Please send a check and ad copy to: Uptown Neighbor- believe that the greatest contribu- wife (Gemma Jones) who seeks
hood News, Attn: Classifieds, 3612 Bryant Ave. S., Mpls., MN 55409. Winter programs start the first advice from a shady fortune teller
week in January and run through tion we can make to the world is
to increase dramatically the num- (Amanda Lawrence) and love with
end of March. Registration starts an occult bookseller (Roger Ash-
ber of changemakers today and in
Int/ext painting Home Restoration, Remodeling Monday, December 6 at 6 p.m.
every future generation. This is ton-Griffiths) while their stressed-
Sheetrock (Drywall) Taping, skim and Repair Register as soon as possible to out daughter (Naomi Watts), who
secure a spot in the winter session the key factor for success for every
coating, textured ceilings. Ceiling & All Projects Considered. Handy- part of society, from a school to a is eager to open her own art gal-
wall repair, water damage, wallpaper man Services. Great Service and Kinder Klub preschool program. lery, falls for her adulterous boss
community to an entire country.
removal. Fully insured. References. 23 Quality. Licensed and Insured. Dan YV operates in 18 countries and (Antonio Banderas) not knowing
years experience. A lifelong uptown 612.655.4961. During the winter session we are that her wandering-eye, writer
introducing two new programs. has launched over 3,000 social
area resident. casey.reynolds@att.net ventures. Youth Venture MN, at husband (Josh Brolin) has fallen
612.825.9959, 612.991.6384 CLEANING, etc. The first program is an adult kick for a comely musicology student
fit program (martial arts strength 2831 Aldrich Avenue South can be
Assistant: housework,yard work, pet reached at smyers@youthventure. (Frieda Pinto) who is engaged to
ATHEIST/AGNOSTIC AA and conditioning) and the second an artist (Neil Jackson).
SUNDAYS 6pm care, babysitter, etc. 612 636.1701. org or 612.455.1628.
program is senior yoga stretch.
3249 Hennepin Ave S, Ste 55, Two great instructors lined up for
REMODELING Individuals with questions about
612.710.4467 these new programs, so sign up this program, what it takes to put ©1986 through 2010 by Wendy
Windows and doors replaced. Finish early to secure a spot. a venture team together or any- Schadewald. The preceding films were
Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning carpentry. Custom tile installation. thing else can contact: Michael reviewed by Wendy Schadewald, who
Save 20% - 2 rooms starting at $59. Sheet rock, taping, plaster repair, tex- Mitch Waukau is the Director Hay, Youth Programs Director at has been a Twin Cities film critic since
Dave 612-721-5105 (office) 612-636- turing and painting. Local references, at Painter Park, 620 34th Street Michael@IntermediaArts.org or 1986. To see more of her film reviews
3073 (cell). free estimates. Tom 612.824.1554. West, 612.370.4911. 612.874.2811. see www.shortredheadreelreviews.com
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Blaisdell YMCA
Wiseau, appears in person for a spe-
cial showing. There will be a special Q&A The Independent Blaisdell YMCA
before the movie and Wiseau will be Calhoun Square • 612.378.1905 3335 Blaisdell Avenue South • 612-235-7867 blaisdellymca.org 1960-2010