Kingfield Neighborhood Association

Sundial Open House

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December 7, 4-6 PM

15 West 37th street (behind Butter Bakery!)

Join Kingfield Neighborhood Association at the Sundial Open House! KFNA serves as the fiscal agent for Heirloom Properties and oversees a Mississippi Watershed Grant for this property, which is using many innovative techniques to conserve water and energy in this new apartment building. Come take a look inside the walls to see all unique sustainability features before they get covered up! This building strives to be the first multi-family building in Minnesota to achieve Energy Star and Zero Energy Ready Homes status.

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Welcoming Simpson Housing Services to Lyndale Neighborhood

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While writing this notice, carpenters and electricians and HVAC installers are buzzing about the former Zion Church building, getting it ready to welcome Simpson Housing staff and guests in early December. Before Simpson officially opens their doors, they want to invite Lyndale neighbors to come tour their new temporary space!

An Open House/House Warming date and time will be announced soon, and its timing will occur post-construction and pre-operation. If you want to receive a special invite to tour the new Simpson Housing Extended Stay Shelter which will be housed at 128 West 33rd Street simply fill out this form https://forms.office.com/r/cmpXz6YPYp or call 612.455.0841.

Like a regular house warming, there will be snacks and drinks provided, as well as a chance to talk with current volunteers and to sign up for future volunteer opportunities, including preparing and serving food to guests. We hope you will come and join Simpson Housing and the Lyndale Neighborhood Association at their Open House/House Warming Event!

–Steve Horsfield,

Executive Director, Simpson Housing Services

What is in a name? Selecting the future name of the former Wells Fargo Site at 3030 Nicollet Avenue

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Wednesdays, September 7th, 6-8 PM

Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Avenue

RSVP HERE, on Eventbrite

What is in a NAME? Naming is itself a form of power. The “NAMED” is bounded or exalted, defined, or confined within limits, a name may mark an exclusive circle or excluded fringe. A name may be a prerequisite, not only for the social position but also for social action, political solidarity, or meaning to a communities’ future. Our goal is to put this power in the hands of the community and select a name that carries the intention of social justice and cultural solidarity and a vital future that increases access to opportunity.

Please join us beginning at 6:00 pm for a community meal and community cultural presentations and activities to share the rituals and intentions of naming in the cultural communities that call Lake Street home. We will begin with an artistic and creative expression as opening and then followed by an interactive presentation on naming. Guest leaders include Pangea, Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue, Somali Museum, Tiyumba African Dance, Duniya Drum and Dance, and Migizi.

After four weeks of Wednesday events, we will collaborate as youth and elders to offer a series of names for the community to select from. We will make the announcement in mid-September. This event is hosted by The Cultural Wellness Center and Project for Pride In Living.

What is in a name? Selecting the future name of the former Wells Fargo Site at 3030 Nicollet Avenue

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Wednesdays: August 10, 17, 24, 31 

Note: the start date of this event series has been delayed until August 17!

Blaisdell YMCA, 3335 Blaisdell Avenue

RSVP for 1 or all 4 HERE, on Eventbrite

What is in a NAME? Naming is itself a form of power. The “NAMED” is bounded or exalted, defined, or confined within limits, a name may mark an exclusive circle or excluded fringe. A name may be a prerequisite, not only for the social position but also for social action, political solidarity, or meaning to a communities’ future. Our goal is to put this power in the hands of the community and select a name that carries the intention of social justice and cultural solidarity and a vital future that increases access to opportunity.

Please join us beginning at 6:00 pm for a community meal and community cultural presentations and activities to share the rituals and intentions of naming in the cultural communities that call Lake Street home. We will begin with an artistic and creative expression as opening and  then followed by an interactive presentation on naming. Guest leaders include Pangea,  Kalpulli KetzalCoatlicue, Somali Museum, Tiyumba African Dance, Duniya Drum and Dance, and Migizi.

After four weeks of Wednesday events, we will collaborate as youth and elders to offer a series of names for the community to select from. We will make the announcement in mid-September. This event is hosted by The Cultural Wellness Center and Project for Pride In Living.

Applications open through June 6 for rent stabilization work group

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The application deadline has been extended through June 6 for renters, property owners and developers to serve on a new rent stabilization work group. The work group is charged with recommending a policy framework and analysis for the City Council on a City policy regulating rent amounts for private residential property.
 

On April 14, the City Council adopted a resolution creating the work group.

We expect that the work group will begin convening in July and meet twice a month for up to two hours throughout 2022. The substantial work is expected to be inside the regularly scheduled meetings, planned to be held in person.

Fill out the application on the City website by June 6.

Contact Joey Dobson at 612-257-5214 or with any questions.