Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Learn about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) at the Kingfield Farers’ Market

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Sunday, Oct 13, 8:30 AM—1PM,

4310 Nicollet Ave, Kingfield Farmers Market

Minneapolis homeowners: If you’ve ever thought about adding space to your property to house a relative, downsize, or bring in rental income, an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) could be right for you. The Family Housing Fund will be at the market showing off their ADU guidebook, answering people’s questions about ADU’s, and advertising their free upcoming workshop which will be held Monday evening October 14 at MLK Park, which you can learn more about here.

Animal Rights Coalition at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market Sunday

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Sunday Oct. 6, 8:30 AM- 1 PM at the KFNA’s Community Table at the Kingfield Farmers’ Market, 4310 Nicollet Ave. S

The Animal Rights Coalition is a nonprofit organization that works to end the exploitation of non-human animals through education and advocacy. We engage in various forms of advocacy throughout the Twin Cities including fairs and festivals, parades, expos, farmers markets, Open Streets, Colleges and Universities, and more. In addition, we offer free volunteer meetings, vegan nutrition and meal planning workshops, cooking classes and grocery shopping tours. We host dine outs, potlucks, pop-ups, holiday parties, and more. Come check our table out and see all the amazing programs we offer to help animals.

Animal Rights Coalition at the Kingfield Farmers Market This Sunday!

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The Animal Rights Coalition works to end the suffering, abuse, and exploitation of non-human animals through information, education, and advocacy. They believe that animals matter for their own reasons and that they should not be used by human beings for profit, pleasure, amusement, or simply because it is our habit to do so.  Want to learn more? Stop by the Kingfield Neighborhood Association table at this Sunday’s Kingfield Farmers Market to talk to organization representatives about events, activities, and how you can get involved! Learn how to eat plant-based for health, for the environment, and for animals!

You can also reach them at http://animalrightscoalition.com

2017 Kingfield Farmers Market Opens This Sunday!

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Kingfield Farmers Market
Sundays May 21st – October 29th, 2017
8:30 am – 1:00 pm
4310 Nicollet Ave. S

The 17th season of the Kingfield Farmers Market is officially underway! Head on over to the market to visit with neighbors enjoy tasty locally made foods, and stock up on fresh produce, pasture raised meats and farmstead cheeses. Early season vegetables include, rhubarb, asparagus, scallions, radishes and leafy greens, herbs, and green onions, with lots more on the way as the weather heats up. It’s all local!

Enjoy music every week throughout the season along with a variety of different craft and science activities for kids, and vegetable tastings and cooking demonstrations for market-goers of all ages.

See you at the market!

For more information from the market, visit: http://neighborhoodrootsmn.org/

Pedestrian safety improvements coming this winter to 43rd and Nicollet

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Barbara Mahigel died days ago while crossing 43rd & Nicollet Ave in the Kingfield Neighborhood. As of today, despite public appeals, the driver of the vehicle that killed Ms. Mahigel has not been apprehended.

In July and late September of this year, the Ward 8 office, Public Works staff, KFNA and area neighbors met about traffic and pedestrian safety concerns at 43rd and Nicollet and nearby areas. After these meetings, Public Works agreed to install safety improvements at 43rd and Nicollet.

Neighbors and the Ward 8 office have requested that Public Works accelerate safety improvements at 43rd and Nicollet, to be installed as soon as possible. Public works has agreed.

What are the improvements?

Bump outs, designed with bollards, will be installed at the NE and SW corners at 43rd and Nicollet, with dimensions of 10’ by 8’. The bump outs will decrease crossing distance for pedestrians, increasing safety. The bump outs will be installed using a “bolt in” method, and can be easily removed or redesigned. Including timeline for ordering materials, the bollard bump outs should be installed around Jan 1.

Public works will also explore design for a median or pedestrian island for the intersection, working with neighbors and KFNA. A median (typically about 8 ft wide) would allow a refuge in the middle of the street for those crossing, increasingUp pedestrian safety. Issues relating to design must still be evaluated, including impacts of the two nearby bus stops.

Why did public works initially recommend installing the bump outs in Spring 2017, rather than immediately?
Public works recommended the Spring 2017 installation based on its experience that indicates there is greater positive impact within the first couple of months after an install; waiting until spring when there is more outdoor activity could have a greater benefit to driver behavior and pedestrian safety. As well, late fall/cold weather issues will mean that certain elements of the bump outs cannot be installed, including paint that shows the full design of the bump outs. Public Works has agreed with neighbors, KFNA, and the Ward 8 office that these benefits are outweighed by the need to have safety improvements installed as soon as possible at 43rd and Nicollet.

Thank you to all who have contacted the Ward 8 office about accelerating safety improvements at 43rd and Nicollet. We are continuing to work with Public Works on additional ideas to increase pedestrian safety here and at other locations.

Many neighbors have asked about their ability to offer condolences and support to the family of Barbara Mahigel. Below is information about Barbara Mahigel’s memorial service, provided by her family. If you would like to express condolences to the family, please mail your cards to Good Samaritan, 5730 Grove Street, Edina MN 55436.

“A public memorial service for Barbara Ann Mahigel will be held Saturday, December 17th at Good Samaritan UMC in Edina, Minnesota. The visitation will be at 10am followed by a service at 11am. All are welcome. Come as you are. Bring only yourself. Please respect the church and their neighbors.”

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This update has been provided by Elizabeth Glidden, 8th Ward Councilperson.  She can be reached at 612-673-2208 or Elizabeth.Glidden@minneapolismn.gov 

Council Member Glidden is also available to meet with residents every Monday morning, 9-11:00 am, at: Sabathani Community Center
310 E 38th Street, 1st floor hallway nearest to the parking lot.