What’s the Deal?: Housing Crisis and State Response

July 2, 2020 By Sarah

Join Beacon on Wednesday, July 8 from 4 to 5 p.m. for What’s the Deal?: Housing Crisis and State Response

Speakers: Ben Helvick Anderson, Director of Public Policy and Craig Freeman, Community Connection Manager

Ben will provide a perspective on what the current Minnesota legislature has (or hasn’t) accomplished on behalf of our neighbors who experience housing instability on a daily basis. Also discussed will be a rundown of our future political goals and how Beacon’s policy work all leads toward our vision of a world in which all people have a home.

This is a good first step to learn more about advocacy work that neighbors can do to encourage and fund more affordable housing options in our State.

To register, please email me your name and if you are a member of a congregation or a community. Once registered, I will provide a login directions for the event.

Clara Lind,

Beacon’s Donor Experience Manager

Southwest Parks Plan public comment period closes August 1

July 2, 2020 By Sarah

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) closed all recreation centers and program buildings on March 17 and they remain closed in response to COVID-19. Due the continued closure of all Southwest Minneapolis recreation centers, the Southwest Service Area Master Plan public comment period has been extended to August 1.

Public comments continue to be collected online. View the draft Southwest Parks Plan and submit your comments using the links below. The plan and online survey are also posted on the project page – www.minneapolisparks.org/sw, as well as on the exteriors of all 13 recreation centers in Southwest Minneapolis. [Read more…]

NOTICE OF A PUBLIC HEARING regarding 4220-4230 Nicollet

July 1, 2020 By Sarah

Pete Keely has submitted the following applications for a 5-story multiple-family dwelling with 47 dwelling units located at 4220-4230 Nicollet Ave:

Rezoning the property at 4220 Nicollet Ave from the R2B Multiple-Family District to the OR2 High Density Office Residence District, and the property at 4230 Nicollet Ave from the OR1 Neighborhood Office Residence District to the OR2 High Density Office Residence District.
Conditional use permit to increase the maximum height of a principal structure.
Variance to reduce the minimum yard requirements along the east/front property line adjacent to Nicollet Ave.
Variance to reduce the minimum yard requirements along the north and south interior side property lines.
Site plan review.

The City Planning Commission will meet on Monday, July 6, 2020, at 4:30 p.m. During the declared local public health emergency, Minneapolis has transitioned to an electronic format for its public meetings and hearings, authorized under Minn. Stat. Section 13D.021, to minimize the risk of exposure to or potential spread of COVID-19. The public may view the public hearing using the following options: Watch on Comcast Channel 14 or 799, CenturyLink Channel 8001 or 8501, or live on www.minneapolismn.gov/tv/citycounciltv.

In accordance with the Zoning Code, all property owners within 350 feet of the subject property are notified of this public hearing. The public may submit comments or participate by phone in the meeting by using the following website: www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/index.htm.

If you have questions about the project, please contact the City staff person listed below. If you would like to submit comments, you may submit them via the link above or by emailing:

Mei-Ling Smith, Senior City Planner – 250 S 4th St Room 300, Minneapolis, MN 55415

Phone (612) 673-5342 / E-mail: Mei-Ling.Smith@minneapolismn.gov.

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/planning for the agenda with staff reports (web page will be updated by the end of the day Wednesday prior to the meeting date).

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.

Hennepin County Jeopardy: a virtual game show focused on how Commissioners can wield power to shape affordable housing policy

July 1, 2020 By Sarah

Looking for something fun to do? Want to learn something while you’re at it? Have we got the game show for YOU!

Beacon invites you to watch and play Hennepin County Jeopardy on Thursday, July 9 starting at 6:30 p.m. Featuring our talented host Rev. Cindy Hillger, Deacon at St. Martin’s by the Lake Episcopal Church, and three live contestants, this fun evening will highlight some pretty serious stuff! With commissioner elections just around the corner, you’ll learn about the power of Hennepin County government and see the influence commissioners wield in shaping local policy, including housing policy.

Play along and build momentum around upcoming campaigns to push Hennepin County to invest in affordable housing developments like Bimosedaa and Vista 44.

It’ll be an evening of fun for the whole family, right from the comfort of your own home.

RSVP today to get the login information and let us know you’ll be there.

Public can post comments online about proposed charter amendment creating new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention

July 1, 2020 By Sarah

Members of the public interested in commenting on the proposed charter amendment establishing a new Department of Community Safety and Violence Prevention and removing the Police Department as a charter department can submit comments online.

The Minneapolis Charter Commission will hold a special meeting 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 1 to review the proposed amendment and discuss next steps. The City Council voted June 26 to advance the proposal as a ballot measure to be considered by Minneapolis voters.

Under state law, the Charter Commission has at least 60 days to complete its review and submit its recommendation to the City Council. The statutory deadline for submitting questions on the Nov. 3 general election ballot is Friday, Aug. 21. If approved by voters, the changes would become effective May 1, 2021.

The city charter is the constitution of the City of Minneapolis. Legally, it is a delegation of a portion of the State’s central governing authority exercised at the local level. Find the online comment form at minneapolismn.gov.

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