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Kingfield Neighborhood Association Board Meeting, June 13, 7 PM, MLK Park
Dr. Martin Luther King Legacy Council, June 14, 6:30 PM, MLK Park
Crime Prevention and Safety Committee: May 15, 6:30 PM, Graffiti Clean-up Event! Meeting location 40th & 3w at the pedestrian bridge!
Youth & Schools Committee, TBD, MLK Park
Green Committee, no meeting scheduled.
Redevelopment Committee, May 23, 7 PM, MLK Park
Event Committee, TBD, MLK Park
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Apr
9
Board Meeting Minutes 4/9/2008
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Kingfield Neighborhood Association
Board of Directors Meeting Minutes
4.9.2008
Board members present: Arthur Knowles, Amy Joe Gracyalny, David Brauer, Tom Parent, Chris Sur, JobyLynn Sassily James, David Saddoris, Niki Stavrou.
Board members not present: Darrell Gerber, Mary Hunter, Ben Kristensen, David Potosky.
Call to Order: David Brauer
Mosaic Mural
Chris Sur updated the Board on letter to mural artists. Letter is created and will be given to Exective Committee soon for review.
Farmer’s Market Coordinator
Sheila DeLaney has been selected as the Farmer’s Market Coordinator. Sheila has a long history of neighborhood activism and organization. The agreed upon salary is $15/ hour. Sheila will personally introduce herself later in meeting.
Living Art
David B. extended congratulations to all involved. 425 people attended the show, and all had high praise for Rau+Barber, the evening’s host. The show grossed $14,000. Roughly $7000 was from art, 50% of which will go back to the neighborhood artists.
Walldogs Update
Sarah Linnes-Robinson informed the Board that KFNA has received a $10,000 grant from the City of Minneapolis for graffiti-prevention, which will be used for the Walldog event.
Annual Meeting
Sarah Linnes-Robinson briefed the Board on agenda and scheduled events for the upcoming annual meeting. Prior to the meeting, KFNA will host a “Taste of Kingfield” event, which 6 neighborhood restaurants have currently agreed to supply free food for. During this time, there will also be booths set up for Instant Runoff Voting, Nicollet Square (staffed by PCNF and Housing 150 – Nicollet), the Redevelopment Committee and Lyndale Avenue Construction.
David B. will commence the annual meeting at 7, giving an introduction to KFNA and the work over the last year. Arthur will review the NRP plan modifications and bylaw changes which need neighborhood approval. Board elections will be held, with 7 seats vacant. During the counting of the ballots (at approximately 8:30), public officials will address the assembly. Officials expected to attend are Gail Dorfmann, Scott Dibble, Keith Ellison and Elizabeth Glidden. It was then clarified that League of Women Voters would not be officiating the Board of Directors voting.
Board Member Community Issue
JobyLynn shared with the rest of the Board that a neighbor had approached her regarding a botched attempt at sharing information on her block which ended up causing significant confusion. To better prevent these types of incidents, JobyLynn advocated for clearer processes and identification of block club leaders and processes of information sharing.
Variances for 3700 Nicollet
Variances sought:
1) Conditional Use Permit for supportive housing
2) Setback variance on 37th Street (from 15’-6” to 11’-0”; 15’-6” based on existing setback of house across alley to the west)
3) Setback variance on Nicollet Ave (from 22’-0” to 6’-0”; 22’ based on existing setback of house to south)
4) Variance on number of supportive housing units (from 32 to 42)
5) Variance on size of Commercial space (from 2,000 sq. ft. to 2,500 sq. ft.)
6) Variance on parking (from 45 to 26; i.e. 19 stalls)
7) Vacation of Boulevard Easement along Nicollet Ave
8) Subdivision (to create family housing along 37th St – phase 2)
Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation and Housing 150-Nicollet, the owners and developers of 3700 Nicollet asked for KFNA’s support on several variances they were seeking as part of the City of Minneapolis entitlement process. Parent described and discussed the process that the Redevelopment Committee has undertaken on this issue, including 5 months of in-depth review of specific topics that this development potentially may impact. Parent also walked the board through the typical procedure for a developer getting site plan approval and the neighborhood association’s role in that process. As part of the discussion on specific variances sought, Parent described the discussion from the previous Redevelopment Committee and the reasons why the committee had voted to support all of the variances except an increase of the number of supportive housing units from the 32 to 42, which the committee voted not to either support or oppose. When asked why the committee had not voted to support that variance, Parent explained that the committee did not feel fully prepared to discuss and understand that variance and recognized that it represented a potential source of division within the neighborhood. He then explained that subsequently to the committee meeting he has had an opportunity to better understand the intent of the ordinance, and explained that the variance did not, in fact, represent an increase in density of units on the site, but strictly the number of supportive housing units on the site. To wit, it would be fully within zoning if they were to propose 80 units on the site with only 32 of the 80 acting as supportive housing units.
PCNF presented their past experience with the ordinance which defines the limit of 32 supportive housing units, as it also stipulates that supportive housing facilities may not be within ¼ mile of each other. This latter provision proved problematic on their Lydia Apartments project, but it was adjudicated as discriminatory and unenforceable (due to the tenants of Lydia Apartments being adults with disabilities, which would not be the case for 3700 Nicollet). As a result of that finding, apparently the City of Minneapolis does not enforce that ordinance to its strictest intent.
When asked what aspects of the proposed development have evolved as a result of the process with KFNA, Parent noted that the exterior façade concept had been entirely retooled to be a much more traditional concept, the retail area now had it’s own dedicated parking area, more parking spaces overall were being provided and one less townhome unit was being proposed. The board wanted to underscore that the specifics of the townhomes on the site, always noted as part of the second phase of the project, were not being addressed by this process and the expectation is that PCNF will return to KFNA when those became a reality.
When asked about off-street parking shortages, Parent acknowledged that he had received several e-mails from concerned neighbors of the proposed development asking that either minimal or no on-street parking be allowed for the use of the development. He explained that while there is no expectation that individual residents should expect on-street parking and that street parking can lend a sense of vibrancy to a retail node, it is a very tricky matter to determine when it becomes too much and a livability issue. Several parallels to other businesses in the neighborhood (Café Tempo, Anodyne, etc) were discussed in order to give context to the issue. Knowles expressed his concern that parking was a red herring issue for concerns over increased density.
To conclude, Parent described that when PCNF applied for site plan approval for the development, KFNA would make sure that the Planning Commission (the City of Minneapolis body that determines whether a development meets the City’s criteria) receives a copy of all of the e-mails, letters and comment cards that KFNA has received regarding this proposed development, a copy of the Community Benefits Agreement between PCNF and KFNA, the meeting minutes of the Redevelopment Committee’s process surrounding the development and any recommendations the board may have regarding variances.
Knowles moved to support variances #1-3, 5-8. JobyLynn seconded. Passed unanimously.
JobyLynn moved to support variance #4. Arthur seconded. Yeas: Parent, Sur, Knowles, SassilyJames. Nays: Saddoris, Stavrou, Gracyalny. Abstain: Brauer. Motion approved.
Farmer’s Market Coordinator Introduction
Sheila Delaney, the recently hired Farmer’s Market Coordinator came to introduce herself to the board. She described her history as a neighborhood activist as the Longfellow Community Council organizer and director. She is very excited to start work on the Kingfield Farmer’s Market, and several members of the board expressed gratitude and equal excitement at having her in the position.
Board Meeting Minutes from 8.3.2008
It was noted to change “community business agreement” to “community benefits agreement”. Knowles moved to approve the minutes. Parent seconded. Passed unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report
Sur moved to approve the report. Knowles seconded. Passed unanimously.
Redevelopment Committee
Parent gave a brief verbal update on the plans for Hennepin County’s redevelopment of a home at 4307 Wentworth.
Green Committee
Sarah Linnes-Robinson stated that many grant applications were pending and that she would update the board next month.
General Board Information
Sarah Linnes-Robinson stated that over the next few months the board would have to figure out how to fill Joanna Hallstrom’s shoes, particularly her role in the Crime Prevention and Safety meetings and the newsletter. Some questions that will arise are whether or not we need a staff presence at all meetings, how the board can use her absence as an opportunity to take an even greater leadership role, should CpaS become an MPD meeting and others. Discussion to be a big part of the next board meeting. All agreed that the upcoming annual meeting would be an opportune time to try and plug some of the holes with more volunteers.
Projects
Internet should be up and running by annual meeting.
May 3: Walldogs Preview Party
City of Minneapolis is giving the Farmer’s Market new bike racks. Details forthcoming.
Adjournment
Arthur moved, JobyLynn seconded. Passed unanimously.
Mar
26
Redevelopment Meeting Minutes 080326
Mar
18
Kingfield Crime Prevention & Safety Task Force (CPaS)
Tuesday, March 18
7:00-8:30
MLK Park
Attendance
Kingfield Residents: 5
MLK Park Staff: Brian Cornell
MPD- Lt Marie Przynski, CPS Tom Thompson
Fifth Precinct Community Attorney: Lisa Goden
Crime and Safety Task Force Board Representative: None
KFNA Staff- Joanna S. Hallstrom, Project Organizer
Meeting Agenda:
I. Introductions:
II. Announcements:
Learn about CPTED
On Monday March 24, 2008; from 6 to 8 pm (or longer if necessary), at the 5th Precinct, Community Room, I will be holding a CPTED (Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design) discussion. CPS Thompson will talk about how we can design the environment to reduce crime, how we can use lighting to increase (or decrease) our safety, and many other issues. This is open to anyone. If you wish to RSVP please reply to; HYPERLINK “mailto:thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us” \o “blocked::mailto:thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us” thomas.thompson@ci.minneapolis.mn.us CPTED : “The proper design and effective use of the built environment can lead to a reduction in the fear and incidence of crime and an improvement in the quality of life.” NCPI
Citizen Training on Gangs
5th Pct Community Room on Wed., April 2, 2008 at 6:30 pm specifically for Kingfield. The first part will be generic on gangs in general and then the presenter will give the highlight of gangs specific to Kingfield/P5. 90 minutes long.
Sex Offender Notice – passed around
5th Precinct Open House – May 15th from 5pm-7pm at 31st and 1st Ave. There is a committee of volunteers that will be helping with this event. Please let CPS or Lt. know if you are interested in joining this committee. Volunteers are needed to help set up, do games etc. They are collecting prizes for games and food donations.
III. Resident Forum / Issues of Concern:
Open forum for residents to discuss individual concerns.
In response to the agenda posted for the Citizen raining on Gangs, Michael Vanderford, leader of the West-of-King block clubs commented (and has been in correspondence with the facilitator of the training) that residents want this training to give them concrete actions that help with the gang issues in our community. Residents do not simply want more knowledge about local gang activity, they want to know how to influence the negative activity to make our neighborhoods and parks safer.
Brian Cornell, MLK Park Director, reported that Allen Brown, a member of the Troup Squad (now know as the Maniac Crew) was picked up for a drive by shooting in Richfield. Brown uses MLK Park facilities for recreation and is known by park staff. Goden will check into this case to verify the details.
Goden reported that the community impact statements submitted for the Dominique Bowman-Griffin case were not very affective. The CISs that were submitted were tide to activity at Bowman-Griffin’s home (property) and not to him as an individual. They were not specific to his case, which was for check forgery. Goden did report that Bowman-Griffin’s home has been reported for being a nuisance property, and violations are being checked. Lt. Przynski stated that she can run the information on this case against burglary/robbery cases to see if the check/bank matches any Kingfield or area theft reports.
One resident asked to know about the shooting at Brueger’s Bagels a week ago. It apparently was a drive by of some sort. CPS Thompson and Lt. Przynski are unaware of this incident and will have to look up the report.
CPS Thompson reminded residents that weekly crime stats can be found on line. They will be precinct wide. The MPD no longer provides monthly neighborhood crime maps. There is a new system for signing up for crime stats and alerts – sign up directions are posted on HYPERLINK “http://www.kingfield.org” www.kingfield.org. Residents complained about not receiving these notices even after signing up for them. CPS Thompson ask these residents to email him and he will send their email to the person that does the programming.
Lt. Przynski stated that she can forward a monthly crime maps and stats to the KFNA office for distribution to CPaS participants. Hallstrom stated that she could email this out and/or post it on the Kingfield website.
One resident expressed concern that she had had a sex offender living on her block who had not notified his landlord. She found out because she figured out who the landlord was and called them. The landlord was unaware that they were renting to a sex offender. CPS Thompson confirmed that landlords do not have to be notified. It turns out that this particular sex offender is not living on this block anymore but has not re-registered with police to indicate his new address.
IV. Crime Reports:
Kingfield Crime stats reviewed by Lt. Przynski and CPS Thompson
YTD overall crime is down 9% precinct wide. There has been a spike in robberies in January and February. Violent crimes are up 14%. Residents must look at the base number of crimes reported in a given year/month to understand the percentages. These numbers were not given at this meeting.
The police have arrested a single suspect that has confessed to over 40 burglaries in the area. He is suspected of the recent rash of Kingfield Business burglaries – although this is not proven at this time and may not be. The individual will be listed as a suspect in all the burglaries that he confesses to although he will not be charged for these incidents unless there is enough proof.
Gerald Dittman, a chronic burglar is set to be released. Goden will confirm if this is the burglar of the Petersen Flowers.
The suspect who robbed the Subway and is suspected for 20 plus other robberies is now robbing banks. The Feds are involved and the police feel that this individual will soon be arrested.
V. Crime Prevention and Safety Strategies to Discuss/Plan:
Court Watch Program Update: Goden will be sending out minutes from the last Court Watch meeting. Hallstrom will post them. Hallstrom will follow-up with Mary Beth Heller to see if she still wants to volunteer. Ann Berget has joint the group. KFNA is still collecting CIS for the Mark Loesch case the MLK park stabbing/kidnapping.
“Judicial Revolving-Door” forum –Update from West-of-King on planning direction. Vanderford reported that his group is meeting later this month and will sort out their priorities for this meeting and get back to CPaS. They will lay out the questions that they would like addressed through the forum etc. They have been focusing currently on block leader trainings.
Citizen Patrol: West-of-King is starting up a walking group. The Van Nest walking club will start up again possibly this week. The groups thought it would be a good idea to have a joined Citizen Patrol Kick Off this spring. The groups will decide on a date. The walking groups will be coordinated by individual blocks and there will be no central walking group stationed at MLK Park this summer. Resident feedback is that it is easier to coordinate with neighbors regarding walking times etc then try to get a volunteer to lead a neighborhood wide group.
Minutes completed by Joanna S. Hallstrom, Project Organizer – KFNA
Mar
13
Board Meeting Minutes 03/08
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3/12/08 KFNA Board Minutes
Attendance:
Board Members Present: Niki Stavrou, Chris Sur, Amy Joe Gracyalny, David Brauer, Tom Parent, Arthur Knowles, Darrell Gerber, David Saddoris, Ben Kristensen
Board Members Absent: Mary Hunter, JobyLynn SassilyJames, Karen Pieper
KFNA Staff Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson
Community Members: Elizabeth Glidden, Representatives of Plymouth Church
Neighborhood Foundation Community Forum:
Glidden reported on Turtle Bread breakfast. The presence of representatives from PCNF was noted.
Annual Meeting Update:
Brauer reports on board recruitment. Potential board member names need to be reported to Sarah.
Secretary’s Report:
The prior meeting’s minutes were approved unanimously.
New Business:
The Community Business Agreement between KFNA and PCNF was discussed. Parent discusses history of relationship and the community presentations about issues of concern to the neighborhood. There was a discussion of the meaning of a CBA and that it gives the neighborhood legally enforceable assurances about statements of intent by PCNF. There was discussion about the meaning of entering into a contract.
PCNF thanked KFNA for facilitating efforts. Knowles moved to approve amended CBA; Parent seconded. Approved unanimously.
Treasurer’s Report:
Discussion of budget revisions from last meeting
Knowles moves approval of budget; Kristensen seconds. Approved unanimously.
Framework of NRP:
Sur discussed the proposed response to the NRP Framework document. Glidden discussed some aspects of the Framework plan.
Parent moved to approve the KFNA response letter; Gerber seconded. Unanimously approved.
Mosaic Mural:
There was discussion of having the details of getting a letter out to be delegated to the Executive Committee and a discussion of attorney-client privilege issues.
Sur moved to delegate the letter to the Executive Committee; Gerber seconded. Unanimously approved.
Farmer’s Market Job & Budget:
There was no quorum for this vote via e-mail. There was a discussion of a motion to retroactively approve the posting of the job position.
Sur so moved; Knowles seconded. There was a discussion of qualifications being considered. The motion was unanimously approved.
Other Task Forces and Business:
Saddoris reported on Green Committee.
Gerber reported on Transportation.
Linnes-Robinson discussed pedestrian access to 46th Street BRT station and bike parking.
Linnes-Robinson discussed the upcoming Living Art fundraiser and the need for volunteers.
Further Annual Meeting Planning:
Stavrou discussed Taste of Kingfield.
Parent will offer signage.
Meeting adjourned.
Mar
7
Green Meeting Minutes 03/08
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KFNA Green Committee: Special Meeting with PCNF regarding Green Elements at 3700
MINUTES 3/08
Present: Dave Saddoris and Karen Pieper
Absent: Darrell Gerber, David Postosky
Temporarily on leave: Tom Parent
Also Present: Sarah Linnes-Robinson
Dave, Karen, and Sarah met with Matt (PCNF) and Michelle (PCNF Architect) to discuss green elements in the proposed development of 3700 Nicollet. Michelle stated they will build to the Green Communities standards and the checklist was reviewed (the new 2008 version is attached, although the group walked through the older version at the meeting). The PCNF team also presented a list of items above these standards that they were considering for the project. KFNA representatives stated that the Green Communities criteria for building was a good start, but KFNA would not consider partnering resources to meet the required items. KFNA did say that if PCNF did pursue some of the additional items, there was a possibility that KFNA would partner resources.
Feb
27
KFNA Redevelopment Committee
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
7 – 9 P.M. Martin Luther King Park
Attendance: approximately 60 people
Redevelopment Committee Members:
Mark Hinds, Arthur Knowles, Tom Parent, Rosie Dolata, Dave Saddoris
KFNA Staff: Sarah Linnes-Robinson and Joanna S. Hallstrom
Call to Order: Tom Parent, Chair of the KFNA Redevelopment Committee opened the meeting by reviewing the agenda, which was focused on Crime and Safety Issues related to KFNA and this project. Parent showed the group the comment book that is a compilation of all the comments submitted to KFNA on the Nicollet Square project thus far. Parent stated that these comments will be reviewed by the redevelopment committee and the KFNA board. He also noted that KFNA is still accepting comments from neighborhood residents.
Parent quickly reviewed the summary of the community engagement process that has transpired over the last few months regarding the PCNF Nicollet Square development. The summary was emailed to residents and included in the printed agenda. It is also listed below and links to supporting documents and meeting minutes can be found at www.kingfield.org.
Nov 7, 2007
PCNF presents proposed development for 3700 Nicollet Avenue
Nov 28, 2007
Identification of issues affecting the proposed development. Small groups explored different topic areas in depth and then reported back to the full group.
Dec 19, 2007
KFNA organizational discussion about how to adequately address issues posed in November and going forward. Subject areas were Building Mass / Architecture, Social Service Model, Property Value Impact, Community Outreach and Crime Prevention and Safety. Developed written Q&A forum for community and PCNF.
Jan 23, 2008
Presentations by Cathy tenBroeke (Heading Home Hennepin / Hennepin County), PCNF & YouthLink, the Stevens Square Community and the Elliot Park neighborhood. Ms. tenBroeke presented the overarching goals of Heading Home Hennepin and the societal need for supportive housing. PCNF & YouthLink spoke about the development of the social service model and best practice strategies that guided their decisions. Ken Stroebel of the Stevens Square Community shared his experiences on the construction and daily functioning of Lydia Apartments. Dave Fields of the Elliot Park neighborhood, unable to attend the meeting due to illness, wrote a letter describing his experiences on the daily functioning and neighborhood impact of Barnabas. Meeting also allowed for extensive Q&A session with all presenters.
Feb 6, 2008
Presentations by Ed Goetz (Humphrey Institute, University of Minnesota), Amanda Arnold (City of Minneapolis), Cermak Rhoades Architects and PCNF. Mr. Goetz spoke about the academic research he has done in Minneapolis in regards to the impact affordable housing has had on property values in areas surrounding the developments. Ms. Arnold described the vision the City of Minneapolis has for Nicollet Avenue and the process that all developments must go through for building and zoning approval. Cermak Rhoades presented three design schemes for the development and sought neighborhood preference. PCNF presented the reasons for including a retail component on the corner of 37th & Nicollet. Meeting also allowed for extensive Q&A session with all presenters.
KFNA brought forward the idea of a Community Benefits Agreement and sought volunteers to serve on a CBA Work Group.
Current Crime Issues:
Crime Prevention Specialist CPS Tom Thompson gave a PowerPoint presentation on Kingfield crime statistics pulling data from 2002-2007. Thompson noted that the Geomaster system (the source of the data presented tonight) was replaced in 2007 by a different technology to process crime stats. Thompson made a disclaimer that the data presented tonight is mostly accurate based on his cross checks with the other system but some of the data in 2007 may be slightly off.
Feb
26
Kingfield Farmers’ Market Committee
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
7:00-8:30pm
Grand Cafe
Attendance: Melinda Ludwiczak, David Nicholson, Scott Pampuch, David Brauer, Jobylynn Sassily-James, Donna Viland (new to KFNA may assist with grant research and writing)
KFNA Staff: Joanna Hallstrom
Agenda Review and Announcements: Nicholson reviewed the agenda no items changed. Nicholson reported that the KFNA board was not able to approve the market coordinator job description without a budget. He passed a budget around for review; no changes were suggested by the KFMC. The 08-market budget and the job description will be submitted together to the board for an email vote so that the job description can be posted ASAP.
Discussion Items
Market Coordinator job description/posting plan: Brauer and Nicholson already posted the market coordinator position via the Minneapolis Issues list etc believing that it had been finalized. Hallstrom has received two inquiries -Sheila Daleny, former ED for Longfellow Community Council and Sharon Nygren (experience in development work, special events, environmental education, has a small organic landscaping business etc). Both interested parties asked about compensation. The group had wanted to leave this open until interviews. Hallstrom requested permission to give the guaranteed hourly rate of $15/hr with the explanation that it is the goal of the committee to expand the market coordinator position through development work (i.e. securing grants etc.) The committee agreed on this and Hallstrom or Linnes-Robinson will notify the interested applicant.
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