Kingfield Neighborhood Association

MLK Living the Dream Award at MLK Park

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Monday, January 17, 2022
6:30 – 8:00 pm

Keynote Speaker, Adair Mosley
President and CEO of Pillsbury United Communities

Emcee, Chad Jackson
Senior Manager, Brand Partnerships, with the Minnesota Twins

Guest Speaker, Sandra Richardson
MLK Legacy Council Member

Living the Dream Award Winner, Willie B. Jasper

Due to the COVID variant that continues to impact our community, this event will be a pre-registered, limited-capacity event with social distancing in place and masks required. If you would like to reserve a seat, please click here to register free of charge. If you are unable to attend, the event will be available to view live online through YouTube at https://youtu.be/QSNuZJWuM80

Deadline now moved to Jan. 31 to share your input on draft neighborhood traffic calming process

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Minneapolis Public Works wants your input on a new process we are proposing to address traffic safety concerns and traffic calming requests on neighborhood streets. The process provides a way for community members to request traffic calming and for Public Works to review those requests fairly, transparently, and equitably.

The proposed process for neighborhood traffic calming seeks to provide a process that:

  • better considers the overall network;
  • is data-driven and transparent; and
  • is more equitable.

An overview of the new neighborhood traffic calming process is available here.

You can find additional details about the proposal here, including the link for sharing comments. We are accepting comments on the draft through January 31 (extended based on requests).

After reviewing feedback, Public Works will finalize the process early in 2022. We will share final details on how you can request traffic calming in the spring.

National Day of Racial Healing webinar on Jan. 18

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This year, the City of St. Paul, City of Minneapolis, City of Brooklyn Park, Ramsey County, and Hennepin County are partnering to bring a community cross government event to recognize the National Day of Racial Healing. Racism impacts all of us and we believe we need to create more safe spaces for our collective healing. This community event is intended to bring people together and strengthen relationships between local governments and community members.

We will discuss the racial equity work happening in our local governments and share resources for racial healing. There will be time for questions and answers as well as guided mediations.

Please register before joining.

New Year. New Job?

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Need a change? So many great KFNA partners are hiring! Check these out!

Hennepin County Waste Reduction and Compliance Specialist

The Waste Reduction & Recycling (WR&R) Unit is seeking a Waste Reduction and Recycling Compliance Specialist to lead outreach and compliance efforts related to Ordinance 13 business food waste recycling, commercial recycling and multifamily, recycling requirements. The position will also provide support in other areas, including business, multifamily, and city programs and zero waste initiatives. The closing date is January 10.

Minneapolis Parks Foundation PROJECT COORDINATOR

The Project Coordinator will be an integral part of the Minneapolis Parks Foundation team and support the efforts led by the Project Implementation Director. This position will support project implementation through coordination, administration, research, and communication with internal and external stakeholders including community members, public agency staff, and other key stakeholders. This position will support the Parks Foundation’s mission of aligning community vision and philanthropic investment toward parks and public spaces in Minneapolis, including supporting and organizing the Parks Foundation’s work with existing community organizations and initiatives. An appreciation and understanding of systems and policies within the urban ecosystem of the culturally and racially diverse city of Minneapolis is a requirement of the work. To work across sectors and diverse constituencies and communicate effectively, cultural competency is a key component of this work.  The position will remain open until filled, but applications submitted prior to January 14, 2022, will receive strong consideration.

Minneapolis Public Works is hiring for two positions on the job Trainee programs that help employees gain the skills and experience needed to be successful in this field. This is a wonderful opportunity to build a career, serving community right here in Minneapolis. Positions include a public works service worker trainee who performs manual labor and learns to drive and operate equipment, two public works service workers who helps with the skilled and manual labor in the repair and maintenance of Public Works infrastructure, and a water distribution operator trainee and operator who performs manual labor and semi-skilled work in the maintenance of the City’s Water Distribution System. Applicants can apply online at www.minneapolismn.gov/jobs and applications are accepted now through January 16th!

TRUST Incorporated: Chore Program Worker
TRUST Inc in South Minneapolis is seeking independent contractors skilled at indoor housecleaning, outdoor yard work, winter snow removal and skilled trades like plumbing and carpentry. Apply with us. You’ll then be matched with Chore Program participants (mostly seniors in our community) who need work done in their homes. We’re looking to hire immediately upon completion of orientation and a background check. You also must be eligible to work in the U.S. FLEXIBLE CLIENT OPTIONS FOR ALL WORK SCHEDULES. Minneapolis · Contract · $18 / hour.

City’s response to carjackings

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There has been a sharp rise in carjacking crimes across the region. Carjacking crimes are robberies with the loss of a vehicle using a threat of violence, use of force, or use of a weapon as the victim is entering or leaving the vehicle. As of Dec. 17, there have been 614 attempted and completed carjackings this year across the city, up from 104 in 2019.

The Minneapolis Police Department is apprehending suspects, investigating cases, and collaborating with the Hennepin County Attorney’s office and the courts to hold offenders accountable. The County has dedicated two prosecutors to specialize in the prosecution of these cases: one for juvenile cases and one for adult cases. The County has also designated an advocate to assist victims of carjackings.

To view recommended safety steps from the MPD to help prevent a carjacking visit here.