Experience SouthwestThe Lyndale Ave bridge crossing Minnehaha Creek is scheduled to close January 17,2012,several weeks ahead of schedule. Please refer to the flyer from Nicollet East Harriet Business Association for information on reaching our local businesses effectively. Bridge construction and Lyndale Ave reconstruction south to 56th Street will continue through Fall 2012.
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 Tangletown is a neighborhood in the Southwest community of Minneapolis. The neighborhood was officially known as Fuller until 1996 when it was changed to the present name,which reflects the winding streets in the neighborhood that do not conform to the regular street grid of South Minneapolis. The neighborhood boundaries are 46th Street to the north,Interstate 35W to the east,Diamond Lake Road to the south,and Lyndale Avenue South to the west.
| Draft Minutes of November 21 TNA Board Meeting TANGLETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Board members present:Mary Jane Mitchell – President,Tony Proell –Vice President,Ryan Fisher – Treasurer,Carolyn Dungan – Secretary,Andrea Siegel,Jane Elias,Janine Allison Also present:Matt Perry (NEHBA President),Bob Pomroy (President of LLC governing Creekside Commons),John Quincy (City Council Member) 1. Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. The October meeting minutes were approved without change. 3. Treasurer’s Report –Ryan reported that the NPR balance is $3,333.51 and the new NCR account beginning balance is $5,000. 4. Bob Pomroy,President of LLC governing Creekside Commons is attending the meeting tonight as an efforts to maintain good communication with the neighborhoods surrounding the Commons. Bob reported that the Creekside tenants are having a good experience. The facility is at full occupancy with a six month waiting list. This facility is permanent housing. There is another facility at 37th and Nicollet with one year leases. The following email address may be used for reporting any concerns regarding the Creekside Commons rpomroy@tcfbank.com. Bob also mentioned that bicycle donations are welcome,especially girl’s bicycles as well as lights and helmets. 5. Vacancy created by Coordinator Rhea Sullivan’s departure – The committee will meet to look for a replacement. There’s a posting on the TNA website and Ryan reported that three people have expressed interest. We have some recommendations from Rhea as well. It was noted that it may be best to wait to hire someone until January or February after the NRP/NCR transition takes place. 6. Crime Prevention Specialists –John Quincy stated that the city council is working to adjust the budget in order to keep on staff the Crime Prevention Specialists (CPS) including Amy Lavender. Right now their positions are in jeopardy of being cut. 7. NRP Subcommittee report – Jane Elias reported that they are ready to proceed with the mural project and that they will begin to move forward in January after the holidays. Matt Perry mentioned that murals are eligible also for Great Streets Improvement funds in addition to NRP funds. Matt spoke to the fact that NRP is not ending but rather being replaced by NCR and we should see no difference other than contracts may take longer. The TNA contract will be figured out in the beginning of 2012. Another project that would use NRP funds is the landscaping of the water tower and Lyndale and Nicollet Avenue bridges. This would be a partnership with Tangletown Gardens and the owner there,Scott,is very excited to implement this project. 8. Halloween Haunted House Tour – All agreed that this was a successful and fun event for the community and that we foresee it growing next year to include more houses and more people taking the tours. 9. Matt Perry (NEHBA) – 1. The business association applied for a $50,000 grant from the City of Minneapolis for façade improvement for south of the creek. Businesses can come to NEHBA to apply. Matt suggested that we work with Councilman Quincy to get 48th &Grand designated a commercial node so that they can get city grants. Also 43th and Bryant is not a commercial node but probably should be. The match from the business association is limited by the city to only “business nodes”. 2. Matt announced the holiday marketing event Experience Southwest that promotes shopping locally. The event is being marketed via the Southwest Journal,Facebook and Twitter and lasts through the end of the year. 3. Lyndale Avenue project has lost their point person and so they are looking for a replacement to help with the survival guide and maps to help the affected businesses. 10. E-News – This reaches approximately 480 people and we also have 200 friends on Facebook. It has not been determined when the next E-News will go out. 11. Dollar Store Lighting – Ryan reported that the neighbors are happy with the resolution. 12. CAC Dog Park – Tony reported that the last meeting is tomorrow night and that there is $132,500 budgeted for this project. Matt Perry suggested in future it would be more effective to form a Community Committee to decide and plan all of these types of community projects. 13. Fuller Park Update – Carole Anderson is absent and so there was no report this month. 14. Christmas Party – Janie Elias again offered her paint studio for the location. It will be a potluck dinner. The date is Monday,December 19th. 15. Other business and announcements – Carlson Cycles appears to have closed its doors. There is a Women’s Art Festival at Midtown YWCA on December 10th. There is also an art show at Simply Jane’s Art Escape studio on December 9th and 10th. Both events will host local artists. Mary Jane spoke to the possibility of forming a Community Engagement Committee that would oversee projects like the Facebook page and welcoming new residents. The Communications Committee will look into this at their next meeting. 16. Adjourn at 8:28 p.m. Dear Tangletown (TNA) and Field Regina Northrup (FRNNG) residents: Our two neighborhoods have joined in partnership in announcing that MN-DOT has assigned Landscape MN-DOT has allocated approximately $350,000 for plants,trees,and shrubs,along with perennials Thanks to the leadership of the FRNNG Greening Committee,Greening Committee chair Ted Moe and As presidents of your neighborhood boards,Tangletown Neighborhood Association and Field Regina The meeting will be held on Tuesday,December 13,2011,from 7 –8 p.m. at Field Community School in Please feel free to contact FRNNG Program Manager Valerie Powers at 612-721-5424 or either of us if TANGLETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Board members present:Mary Jane Mitchell – President,Tony Proell –Vice President,Ryan Fisher – Treasurer,Andrea Siegel,Tjody DeVaal,Jane Elias,Jeff Gears,April Heers,Steve Bieringer,Janine Allison,Lynell Voigt Also present:Carol Anderson (Fuller Park),Matt Perry (NEHBA President) 1. Meeting was called to order at 7:03 p.m. 2. The September meeting minutes were approved. 3. Ryan reported that our NRP account balance was $9,204.28. 4. Rhea is not continuing as our Coordinator. She did a great job for us and we wish her well. Ryan proposed that the initial hiring committee assume the job of hiring a new person for this position. Committee will post the position and begin interviewing next month. 5. Matt Perry reported that the NRP Policy Board ends this December. 6. Lyndale Avenue Bridge:The four adjoining neighborhoods met with the intention of helping the businesses impacted by the construction. The businesses pay a percentage of tax burden for amenities (lighting,trash/smoke containers,bike loops,benches). This could be as much as $95,000. The County is expected to pay about a third of this. The four neighborhoods could contribute to lessen the burden on the individual businesses which are assessed by lineal feet on Lyndale. Ryan asked for the blessing of the Board to join in the Special Services District which would support the neighborhood amenities in an ongoing basis. April moved that the NRP Committee proceed with scope of service to be reviewed by the Board. Seconded and passed. Matt Perry has met with students who are part of a Marketing Grant to help businesses before,during,and after construction. How they rip up the road is not yet determined. The bridge will be out from April through November,2012. Reconstruction of the road south of the bridge and addition of amenities will continue possibly into the following year. 7. Halloween Home Tour:Jeff reported that twelve homes are signed up. Jeff has made a map for the tour. John Quincy will be one the judges. 8. Safety Committee:Jeff reported that they met with Amy Lavender and the Safety Committee chair from Fulton,and will plan to meet quarterly. One part of their work is to identify and inform block leaders and the other part is to offer safety programs and safety audits (both of which Amy does). However,Amy’s job is possibly going to be cut. 9. Newsletter:Tjody reported that the next issue will go to the printer on October 28 and be delivered in December. Mary Jane suggested sending out a postcard to all residents telling them of the new quarterly schedule and to look for the newsletter inside the Southwest Journal. 10. E-News:Ryan said that the next one will be about a week before Halloween to remind about the tour. 11. Martin at CK is starting his own business association for the Tangletown neighborhood businesses. Does not seem to be working with NEHBA yet. 12. Dollar Store lighting:Not sure if bright light problem has been solved. Will check on it. 13. Dog Park:Tony reported that recommendations have been made and it is now in the hands of the Park Board. 14. Community Participation Program:Matt Perry told of the Information Session on October 27th at 7 p.m. at Martin Luther King Park. Plan is to review changes in updated guidelines and answer questions and receive feedback. Guidelines are changing because of NRP funding changes. Net effect will be that we have to do more paperwork. They are putting a new NRP Board in place in January. We can continue with current NRP planning and implementation…we just have less money. 15. Fuller Park:Carol reported that Fuller is hosting a party for kids on Halloween from 6 to 8 p.m. 16. Adjourn at 8:22 p.m. Tangletown Neighborhood Association (TNA) in Southwest Minneapolis is currently recruiting to hire a Coordinator! This is a developing role for the Tangletown neighborhood,and the hope is to fill the position with an experienced staff person to aid in future development of the role. Familiarity with neighborhood organizing,Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program contracting and initiatives,as well as skills working with a volunteer-based organization are preferred. Qualified candidates will be assisting with or leading the following neighborhood initiatives:
This approved contract position is for an initial 6-month period,and is anticipated to be extended at the completion of the appointment. Hours will vary from 5 to 10 per week,not to exceed 300 hours for the initial 6 months. Pay will be dependent on qualifications. For more information or to apply for the position,please e-mail info@tangletown.org or call 612-321-8621. Sunday October 30 will be the official tour date of the first ever Tangletown Halloween House Tour. Please join us for one or both walking tours that day,and participate in the voting within multiple categories. We look forward to seeing you there! TANGLETOWN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Board members present:Mary Jane Mitchell – President,Tony Proell –Vice President,Carolyn Dungan – Secretary,Andrea Siegel,Tjody DeVaal,Jane Elias,Jeff Gears,Lynell Voigt,Ryan Fisher Also present:Tom Balcom,Carol Anderson,Matt Perry (NEHBA President) 1. Meeting was called to order at 7:05 p.m. 2. Introductions 3.August meeting minutes were approved without change. 4. Treasurer’s Report – Ryan reported that there were no expenditures since the last report. 5. Coordinator Rhea Sullivan’s leave of absence. The board was given two other resources to answer questions during Rhea’s absence:Amanda Malone (Windom) and Ruth Olson (Kenney). The board will be in contact with Rhea before next month’s meeting to get an update on Rhea’s status as coordinator of TNA Board. 6. NRP Subcommittee report – Ryan,April,Mary Jane,Jane. The subcommittee has not met in the last month. Mary Jane reported that there are discussions open on the business facade and safety committee. Safety committee funds might be allocated to canvassing the neighborhood for neighbor contact information,a safety presentation to the neighborhood by Amy Lavender,new neighbor welcome packets,and initiatives to promote pedestrian traffic. Jane and Rhea finalized the mural project process and submitted proposal to NRP. The mural project is slotted for next spring. Mary Jane has moved the invitation for Ralph Seaver of the Minneapolis parks to present on Emerald Asch Bore to next spring. 7. Halloween Haunted Home Tour – Tjody Devaal. The event has been renamed to the Halloween House Tour so that fall themes are included. Contest entry forms for the house decoration contest will be sent to Jeff’s home address along with a $3.00 entry fee. There is a 10/15 deadline to enter the contest. The tours will be Sunday,October 30. There will be a family tour at 1pm and a PG13 tour at 7pm. A panel of celebrity judges will be invited on the PM tour. The committee is looking into transportation options s.a. Dillon’s van or the Head Start buses. Neighbors will meet at Fuller Park to start the tour. 8. Safety Subcommittee report – Jeff,Janine,Steve. The subcommittee did not meet in the last month and had nothing to report. 9. Communications Subcommittee report – Carolyn,Lynell,Kay Quinn,Tjody,Mary Jane. The subcommittee met and discussed supporting the safety committee in obtaining block leader information,welcome packets for new residents,E-News,and email lists. Also discussed were neighborhood initiatives such as book club,restaurant reviews,and other special interest clubs. It was decided that interest would be calibrated by announcing one initiative at a time in the Newsletter. 10. Newsletter – Tjody DeVaal. Tjody proposed and the board agreed to a change in the focus and delivery of the Newsletter. The Newsletter going forward will focus on human interest and be delivered once every two months via the Southwest Journal. The postage cost was $658 and the cost of inserting in the SW Journal is $102 so it’s a savings of over $500 for this delivery method. Ryan expressed a concern that we would no longer be delivering essential hard news items. The suggestion was made to continue to carry hard news items but to highlight them in green in the Newsletter. Ryan suggested that the content,frequency and distribution method be under the umbrella of the Communications Subcommittee. 11. E-News. In Rhea’s absences,Ryan will educate himself on the process for sending the E-News. Ryan commented that the E-News reaches approximately 500 residents. For the Halloween House Tour there will be two E-News messages – one the first week in October and one the week before the tour with a link to the TNA website page that provides information and a map of the houses on the tour. 12. Public Service Announcement (PSA) guidelines for TNA publications (newsletter and E-News) – Rhea and Tjody will pull these together using Fulton guidelines as a template. The guidelines will speak to things like article word counts and submission deadline for anyone interested in submitting an article or announcement. 13. Lyndale Avenue Bridge Reconstruction – Tom Balcom. Tom Balcom is still working on Lyndale bridge restoration project and has met with Bruce Chamberlin the new Park Planning Commissioner. All bike and pedestrian traffic will go under the bridge. There will be development required by the Park Board for this and Bruce will work on budgeting for this. Scott from Tangletown Gardens has offered to partner with TNA on landscaping around water tower and planters on Nicollet Avenue bridge. Scott will be invited to the next NRP Subcommittee meeting. Matt Perry brought attention to the fact that the bridge will be out from Spring to Fall of 2012 and that this will be a hardship for the local businesses. There is a grant from NEHBA to fund communication efforts working with businesses making their clientele aware of how to access the businesses during construction. Mary Jane suggested that in the next Newsletter an article is devoted to this project. 14. Dollar Store lighting issue – Ryan. The residents who live adjacent to the Dollar Store on Nicollet Avenue have complained of light pollution issues because the store keeps their lights on 24 hours. Matt Perry of NEHBA worked with the property management to get the store to turn off every other light,but it is still an issue for residents. Another suggested solution might would be to install awnings over the windows. Matt will continue to work on the issue with the property manager with whom he has a good relationship. 15. CAC Dog Park – Tony Procell. At the last CAC meeting it was decided to exclude the only Tangletown site on the creek at Pleasant. It was also decided to discontinue the CAC meetings and leave the decisions now to the Park Board. Farmsted sites are still possibilities,however,there is pushback from neighborhood residents on those sites as well. 16. Fuller Park Update – Carol Anderson reported that the fall classes and daycare are in full swing. The park has expanded their hours to M-F 3 to 9 and Sa 9-4. The community room is available for rental for $20/hour. The parking lot was recently resurfaced. The blood drive on Monday,September 12th was very successful. The Halloween party is a joint effort of local parks and will take place at Fuller Park on Halloween from 6pm – 8pm with entertainers,games,a magician,and goody bags and it is all free to the public. 17. Other Business Announcements – The massage parlor in the Nicollet &48th business node was quickly shut down due to zoning laws that prohibit businesses whose primary use is massage. There is a NEHBA initiative for a destination marketing plan for the 9 business nodes in the area. Interviews with local business owners and the findings of the survey can be viewed in an online video that Matt Perry will soon make available. 18. The meeting adjourned at 8:38 p.m. Registrations are now being accepted for the new Tangletown Halloween Home Tour. Please return the following form to us by October 15 and begin your decoration planning today! Residents of Southwest Minneapolis, The Nicollet East Harriet Business Association (NEHBA) has been given a grant from the city of Minneapolis. This grant is for the Great Streets Improvement Program that you may be familiar with. NEHBA has hired Mind*Spark Creative to conduct research in Southwest Minneapolis in order to uncover the “emotional truths” about the area. We have been canvassing the area for the past three to four months engaging with business owners to gain a better perspective on how we (as a marketing firm),NEHBA and the City of Minneapolis can help to make Southwest more of a destination place. We are looking to define it’s identity in order to help create a “sense of place” for the business owners,residents and consumers who spend time in Southwest Minneapolis. One way we are engaging the community is through a survey,found here:https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/nehba. This survey will help us to identify how the residents of the area identify with Southwest and what it is that defines neighborhood for them. By identifying these elements,we feel it will help us to build on the existing personality of the area and help to bring it outward. The survey will be open until 5:00 pm on Wednesday,September 14th. The results will be posted on www.NEHBA.org at the end of September. We appreciate your time. Your input is of great value to our research! If you have any further questions,please contact info@nicolleteastharriet.org. | |||||
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