Kingfield Neighborhood Association

NICOLLET AVE WILL BE CLOSED THIS SUNDAY (9/22)…

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With the exception of vehicles participating in Nicollet Open Streets, NO PARKING is allowed on Nicollet Ave between Lake and 46th Street from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Please don’t spoil your weekend by having your vehicle towed!

At 10:30am the police will begin shutting down the street for motor vehicle traffic. During the event, vehicles will be able to cross Nicollet Ave at a few select signalized intersections as directed by traffic control agents and police.

Nicollet Open Streets gives residents and visitors a chance to explore and enjoy our neighborhood, bringing together local businesses, institutions, artists, and neighbors to bike, walk, play, and shop in a car-free environment.

For a map of the activities, go to:

https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/viewer?mid=1OKVmtX3ARNelNcgVBrTs0dFLzw3cpTjO&ll=44.93369403011243%2C-93.28222045090865&z=14

 

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING Center Performing Arts (located at 3754 Pleasant)

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Monday, September 23, 4:30 PM

City Hall, 350 S. 5th St. Room #317

Stahl Construction and Hayes Properties have submitted the following applications to allow for site modifications and a building addition to the Center for Performing Arts Building at 3754 Pleasant Ave in the OR2/High Density Office Residence District:

  • Conditional use permit to allow a building to exceed 4 stories or 56 feet.
  • Rear yard setback variance for the proposed building.
  • Corner side yard setback variance for the proposed building addition, canopy and walkway.
  • Front and interior side yard setback variance for a proposed community garden.
  • Variance to reduce the required off-street parking.
  • Variance to allow loading and parking spaces in the rear yard setback.
  • Variance to reduce the width of a drive aisle.
  • Site plan review.

The City Planning Commission will meet on Monday, September 23, 2019, at 4:30 p.m., in Room 317 City Hall, 350 S. 5th St., Minneapolis, MN. Interested parties are invited to attend and be heard. Planning Department staff will issue a recommendation to the Planning Commission. After hearing from the public, the Planning Commission will make a determination based on required legal findings of fact. Please visit www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/planningfor the agenda with staff reports (web page will be updated by the end of the day Wednesday prior to the meeting date).

In accordance with the Zoning Code, all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property are notified of this public hearing.  If you have questions about the project, please contact the City staff person listed below.  If you would like to submit comments, you may make them verbally at the meeting or submit them in writing to:

Aaron Hanauer, Senior Planner – 250 S 4th St Room 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone (612) 673-2494 E-mail: Aaron.Hanauer@minneapolismn.gov.

For reasonable accommodations or alternative formats please contact 612-673-3710. People who are deaf or hard of hearing can use a relay service to call 311 at 612-673-3000. TTY users call 612-673-2157 or 612-673-2626.

2019 Nicollet Open Streets is Here!

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More fun than one neighborhood can stand – this Sunday, September 22, 11AM-5PM, from Lake to 46th Street!

Here is a link to the 2019 Nicollet Open Streets Google Map showing all the great vendors and activities!

Don’t forget to register for the Nicollet Open Streets Run for Beer, kicking off at 11:15AM, or try the Slow Bike Race (for Beer, of course).  There’s even a Quarter-Mile Run for Root Beer!
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/beer-run-nicollet-open-streets-part-of-2019-mn-brewery-running-series-registration-62603008283

Want more details? Check out our Nicollet Open Streets Facebook Event Page!

 

 

I-35W@94 Project Update

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Please check www.511mn.org for real-time updates and the project web page. All closures are weather permitting and subject to change.

About this weekend: I-35W will be closed in both directions from I-94 to Highway 280 for paving. The ramps are expected to start closing about 9 p.m.  In addition, I-35W north between Highway 62 and I-94 will be closed from 10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 to noon, Saturday, Sept. 14. This will require an extended detour until noon Saturday on I-35W for those going north. The detour includes:

  • I-35W  Detour 10 p.m. Friday until noon Saturday: Highway 62 west to Highway 100 north to I-394 east to I-94 east to Highway 280 to I-35W north. (See attached map for this closure.)
  • I-35W detour from noon Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday: Highway 280 and I-94.

The ramps from Highway 55 west to I-94 west and to 3rd Street and Washington Avenue are also closed.

The weekend closure will close access between downtown Minneapolis and I-35W south.

I-35W@94  http://www.dot.state.mn.us/35w94/

 

 

Building Bridges/Breaking Bread Event Moved Indoors Tonight Due to Weather

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Due to a forecast including likely rain and thunderstorms throughout virtually all of today we will be going with our RAIN PLAN! Join us at Sabathani Community Center, 2nd floor, 310 E 38th Street, located 1 block east of the bridge on 38th St.

Don’t fret, other than a change of locale the event will be just as lively and engaging as it was last year! And all the food vendors are still on board so get excited for a cross cultural feast from local restaurants, eateries, and grocers that is delicious and abundant as well as appropriate from vegan to carnivore and considerate of various allergies and dietary concerns.

For more information, including specific food vendors and menu items,  visit the Facebook event.