The City of Minneapolis, Public Works Department, is proposing a street resurfacing project that will involve a portion of the Fulton neighborhood. The proposed project will be on Upton Avenue from 54 St. W to 43rd St. W.

A representative of the City of Minneapolis Public Works Department will present more information about this project and be able to answer any questions at the upcoming Fulton Neighborhood Association Board Meeting on Wednesday, January 11th. The meeting will begin at 7 pm at Pershing Park (3523 W. 48th St.).

Resurfacing removes part of the pavement surface and places a new layer of asphalt over the entire street surface. The work typically only takes 2 days in front of anyone’s home, one day for pavement removal and a second day for asphalt replacement.

There is an assessment associated with this project.

You are invited to attend the FNA Board meeting on Wednesday, December 14^th at 7 p.m., at Pershing Park to learn about a potential new senior housing development located at W. 50^th St. between Beard Ave. S. and Chowen Ave. S. (former Werness Brothers/Washburn McReavy site.)  Please see our website for further information and updates.

The developer from Waters Senior Living will present the preliminary plan for a 4-story, 90-unit senior housing development for neighborhood review and comment.

If you are unable to attend this meeting, please feel free to email your comments to info@fultonneighborhood.org.

Read the Fulton Neighborhood News, December 2011

www.fultonneighborhood.org

Jay Jensen of The Waters Senior Living attended the July Zoning Committee meeting to provide information about a proposed senior assisted-living development to be located at 50th and Chowen. It is a 4-story, 90-unit building. The Waters is seeking a conditional-use permit and TIF and affordable-housing funding to complete the project.

Mr. Jensen incorporated feedback from the July Zoning Committee meeting into revised designs that he presented at the Aug. 10 FNA meeting. Project details, resident questions and comments were recorded in the meeting minutes. For more info about the development and to read the minutes, visit our Housing/Zoning page and scroll down to read the information contained in the “Requested Variances” chart. FNA is taking further comments on the proposed project via email at info@fultonneighborhood.org. Mr. Jensen will also attend the Sept. 14 FNA meeting to provide updates, show additional architectural drawings and listen to community input.

Saturday, Sept. 10, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Lake Harriet United Methodist Church Parking Lot (49th & Beard)

HamDog will open at 9 a.m. and Alison Scott takes the stage at 11 a.m.

There’s something for everyone: Live music all morning, bike parade (decorate at 10:30, parade with SW High Marching Band at 11), fun food, petting zoo, inflatables, silent auction, marketplace, kids’ games, used book sale & much more.

Contact Rhea Sullivan, FNA Coordinator, to volunteer your time, donate an item to our Silent Auction, rent a table at our Marketplace: 612-922-3106.  Please drop your used books to Linden Hills Library, 2900 West 43rd St., or to Lynn Steele, 4905 Abbott Ave. S.

Fulton’s 3rd Annual Food Drive

ITEMS NEEDED MOST (high-protein foods)
Chili, beef stew, canned meats, peanut butter, hearty soups, dried peas/beans, rice
WE ALSO APPRECIATE HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Toilet paper, diapers, deodorant, soap, shampoo, toothpaste
Drop a bag of food at Pershing Park prior to the Festival or the day of the event

Come help the Simply Jane Art Studio create a food sculpture using the donated items.  You can also make monetary donations.  Make checks payable to Joyce Uptown Food Shelf.

For every $1 donated, we can distribute more than $9 worth of food and grocery items.

Questions?Contact us at 612-922-3106 or info@fultonneighborhood.org.

Submission deadline is July 29, 2011.

The 2011 B.L.E.N.D. Award is now accepting entries from new buildings, renovation or additions to existing buildings, and landscape projects that have been completed since July 1, 2006; projects must be located within the boundaries of the City of Minneapolis.

The 2011 B.L.E.N.D. JURORS are:

Tom Whitlock, ASLA
Damon Farber Associates
Landscape Architecture + Urban Design + Site Planning

Michael Zehnder
SAIC Energy, Environment & Infrastructure, LLC (SEE&I)

Jay Isenberg, AIA
Isenberg + Associates

Jack Byers, Ph.D., AICP
Planning Supervisor
City of Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development

ENTRY FORMS are available at http://www.blendaward.org/, click on links and then entry form.

SUBMISSION DEADLINE is July 29, 2011
Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 West 48th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55410 

AWARDS CEREMONY and 5-YEAR CELEBRATION
7-9 p.m. on Thurs., Sept. 15, at Vinaigrette, 5006 Xerxes Ave. S., Minneapolis MN 55410. 

The B.L.E.N.D. Award is sponsored by the Fulton Neighborhood Association in partnership with other Minneapolis neighborhoods.

Summer Program Registration
Registration is now open.  Programs can be viewed online at www.minneapolisparks.org.  On the webpage, select “Active Net Program Registration” under “Quick Links.”  Register online, in person or over the phone.  Please call 612-370-4928 if you have any questions.

Special Olympics
Bocce Ball – Wednesdays, June 22-Aug. 17, 6:30-8 p.m., ages 6 and up, $30.

Community Special Event (Mark Your Calendars)
Pershing “Summer Chill” Ice Cream Social – Wed., June 22, 6-8 p.m., all ages, FREE.  It’s time to “chill” with friends, neighbors and family and enjoy FREE ice cream.  Hot dogs, chips and refreshments will be available for purchase.  Kids can enjoy the Moon Walk and other fun activities. 

Art Fair hours:  Friday, June 3 and Saturday, June 4 10 a.m.-7 p.m. & Sunday, June 5 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

The official first art fair of the year and the second largest in the State, the Edina Art Fair will be held Friday, June 3 through Sunday, June 5, 2011. This year’s event will boast 340 fine artists and crafters from around Minnesota, the U.S. and Canada.  The Edina Art Fair was recently ranked 48th Best Art Fair in the Country by Sunshine Artist Magazine and #69 in the Top 100 Fine Art Fairs for 2011 by the Art Fair Source Book.

In addition to physical works of art, don’t forget to visit the following:

Food Courts – Enjoy all of your fair food favorites at one of our two food court locations. Edina 5-0 Mall lot on 49½ Street and 50th Street and Ewing Avenue.
Kid’s Art Zone – Located on 50th Street by the fountain, future artists discover their creative talents while having fun. Kids and kids at heart are welcome. Enjoy sand art, face painting and much more!
Foot in the Fair – Showcasing juried artwork made by the talented Edina Public School students in the Edina 5-0 Mall lot on 49½ Street.
M&I Bank Entertainment Stage – Performances for everyone! Kid’s band and puppet show as well cooking demos, fashion and live music; including jazz, swing and Latin performances. Stage located in the Edina 5-0 Mall Lot.

For more information on the Edina Art Fair or to sign up to volunteer please visit www.edinaartfair.com.

As property owners make plans for their gardens and landscaping this spring, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District (MCWD) is kicking off a program that offers grants for projects that protect water resources by stabilizing shorelines and streambanks or utilizing stormwater best management practices (BMPs).

The MCWD’s Cost Share programs help property owners make improvements that prevent runoff.  Eligible projects for Stormwater BMP Cost Share grants include rain gardens, which filter stormwater, and pervious pavement, which allows rain to pass through the material to a drainage system below. 

Who’s Eligible:  Private property owners (residential, non-profit organizations, private schools and businesses, homeowner and lake associations).  Public entities also considered for shoreline or streambank stabilization grants.
Examples of Eligible Practices:  Rain gardens, native plantings, permeable pavers, etc. or using native plants to stabilize shorelines and streambanks.
Cost Share Percentage:  Grants will be issued for up to 50% of project’s cost.
Maximum Grants:  $2,500 cap for residential stormwater BMPs.  $5,000 cap for residential shoreline or streambank stabilization.  No set maximum for other proposals, which will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

For more information and how to apply, contact Aldis Kurmis, MCWD Cost Share Specialist, akurmis@minnehahacreek.org or 952-641-4523.  For more information about the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District, visit www.minnehahacreek.org. 

Use your skills and talents to guide the future of the co-op

Did you know that the Linden Hills Co-op is governed by 6,500 of your neighbors?  The co-op is governed by nine Board Directors elected by the active membership, with each director serving a three-year term.  

This fall, there will be three board seats open.  Meetings are held once a month and a delicious dinner from the co-op’s deli is provided.  Board members also receive a quarterly stipend in the form of a co-op gift card.

Learn more on the co-op website.  Members can download an application or pick one up at the customer service desk.   All applications must be received by July 15, 2011.  The Board election will be held at the annual meeting in October.

Whether you’re planning a new landscaping project or just a pot of color for the front steps, we have the plants for you.  Please visit our new location at the corner of 51st & Ewing and make your selections.  Your support will help reforest Fulton neighborhood. 

The Fulton Plant Sale, June 3-5, wouldn’t be possible without your help. 

Here’s how you can contribute:

Donate your plants.  Most perennials, including hosta, benefit from being divided every few years and will appreciate the extra room.  For more information about dividing your plants, visit http://bit.ly/divideplants

Please consider volunteering your time.  Two-hour shifts are available starting at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, 10:00 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday.  The last shift starts at 5:00 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 2:00 p.m. on Sunday.  It’s easy, it’s fun, and it’s a great way to meet new people from around the neighborhood, the Twin Cities, the state and the country.  Plant knowledge is helpful, but not necessary.  Hennepin County Master Gardeners will be on hand to answer questions.

To schedule your volunteer time, donate plants or for more information, contact Mary at 612-922-1591 or environment@fultonneighborhood.org.