May

7

Open Streets will take over Lyndale Avenue Again

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The Sunday event, on 20 blocks between 22nd and 42nd, will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The 2013 date for the event is Sunday, June 23, 2013, according to an announcement at theOpen Streets Mpls website posted Friday.

Open Streets closes Lyndale to motor vehicle traffic from 22nd Street W. to 42nd Street W.—and opens the street to every other kind of traffic and activity.

Read the rest of the article.

Do you have a business in Kingfield and an idea you might want to try at Open Streets?  Contact sarah@kingfield.org and let’s talk about it!

 

Apr

30

FairSkies Coalition Airport Noise Meeting

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MSPFairSkiesThursday May 2, 7 PM

MLK Park, 4055 Nicollet

MSP FairSkies is beginning to formulate what is acceptable noise and jet traffic overhead, and we want you to be a part of the response to the airport. Other cities around the country have set limits and noise quotas with their jet traffic. We need to do the same. We plan a 60-minute presentation, with plenty of time for discussion. We will show the inconsistencies in the airport plans, and mostly the inadequate sharing of information with us, the neighborhoods imposed upon. For more info on FairSkies visit http://mspfairskies.com

Apr

26

Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Update 4-26-13

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Nicollet Construction BeginsANTICIPATED START DATE for major reconstruction- MAY 1, weather permitting.

With the start of major construction activities starting next week, other preparatory items that have started and/or will start soon:

  • Minneapolis Water has started placing the temporary water lines that will be needed when the cleaning and lining of the water main is done.
  • CenturyLink should wrap up their manhole rebuild at 37th and Nicollet this week and anticipate that next week they will begin on a manhole south of 38th St.
  • With the project there are some trees that will need to be removed. Tree removal will is scheduled to start April 29th.

UP-COMING MEETINGS

Public Works will hold Stakeholder Construction update meetings to provide an opportunity for residents and business owners to learn what is happening with the construction and share potential issues and concerns. At this point, meetings will be scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of May and June. We may adjust the frequency of the meetings based on needs and meeting attendance.

Where: Butter Bakery Café, 3700 Nicollet Ave

When: 9:00 am

Dates: May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20 Read more

Apr

24

38th Street Reconstruction Update April 24, 2013

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Traffic and Parking Services is shutting down the traffic signal at W. 38th St. and Grand Ave. S. to upgrade the signal.  Our records indicate that this signal was installed in 1960.  So, this is an intersection that is due for an upgrade. The upgrade will include pedestrian countdown Timers and overhead signal indications.  The intersection will operate as a 4-way stop for 4-8weeks until we get the upgraded signal operational.  The project started Monday the April 23rd.

We chose to rush the upgrade of this signal now, to coincide with the mill and overlay project on 38th St. and minimize disruption.  Also, this will allow some cost savings as some of the work will include the need to do some small patch digging in the road, and the restoration of the road can be completed through the Mill and Overlay Project.

Steve Mosing, P.E., PTOE steve.mosing@minneapolismn.gov
Traffic Operations Engineer
City of Minneapolis, Dept. of Public Works

Apr

24

Nicollet Avenue Reconstruction Update April 24, 2013

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April 23, 2013

Good Afternoon,

NEW ANTICIPATED START DATE MAY 1, weather permitting.

April 24th, installation of the advance signage will begin.

UP-COMING MEETINGS:

Stakeholder construction updates

Public Works will hold construction update meetings. These meetings are to provide an opportunity to learn what is happening with the construction and share potential issues and concerns.   At this point, meetings will be scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Thursday of May and June. We may adjust the frequency of the meetings based on needs and meeting attendance.

Where: Butter Bakery Café, 3700 Nicollet Ave

When: 9:00 am

Dates: May 2, May 16, June 6, June 20

The first meeting will provide an opportunity to meet and be introduced to Bob, the on-site inspector, Bev, the project manager.

PROJECT CONTACTS

On-site project inspector Bob Schmidt 651-308-3805-  Call Bob if you have immediate issues on the project

Project Engineer Beverly Warmka 612-673-3762-  Call Bev if you have general questions regarding the project Read more

Mar

8

Kingfield and Lyndale Neighborhood Requests for Striping Parking Lanes Granted!

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A common tool used to calm roadway traffic is a striped edge line to indicate where the driving and parking lanes are located.  The intent of the edge line is to narrow the driving lane which impacts driving behavior by reducing the comfort level for driving at high speeds.  Essentially, it gives the impression that the roadway has narrowed.

There is an opportunity on Nicollet, due to the recent construction project, to install an edge line with durable roadway markings.  This type of marking cost more than typical painted markings, but is more visible and doesn’t require Public Works to restripe it every year as painted markings wear off.   The Nicollet Project budget has been evaluated by Public Works, and it has been determined that edge lines can be installed on Nicollet using durable markings, which after installed does not present a burden on maintenance budgets.  Thanks to Kingfield and Lyndale neighbors for the request.

Mar

5

Minneapolis Snow Emergency Declared 3/5/13

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Today is Tuesday, March 5, 2013 and Minneapolis has declared a Snow Emergency. Parking restrictions begin at 9 p.m. tonight.

Go to the City’s snow information website, or call the Snow Emergency Hotline: (612) 348-SNOW (7669).

Crews can only plow the full width of the street if cars are out of the way. Please follow Snow Emergency parking rulesor your vehicle will be tagged and/or towed to the Minneapolis Impound Lot.

Also, be sure to shovel your sidewalks and around your garbage cart.

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