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Info/Decision
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Motion to return $320,000 to Housing
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Info/Decision
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Motion to release $2,000 from PARC A.1.a. for sports equipment
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Info/Decision
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Motion to reallocate $26,051 in Contingency funds
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PPERRIA Web Site: http://freenet.msp.mn.us/nhoods/mpls/pperria.html
Motions for January PPERRIA Meeting
Motion: To return $320,000 previously reallocated for a neighborhood school to the Housing section of the Plan (from where it originated). After agreeing verbally in the summer to placing a new K-5 school at Pratt Center, the school district determined that this is not an option it wishes to pursue at this time. The Prospect Park/Glendale neighborhood had offered an incentive of a total $500,000 to help with the renovation of Pratt needed to place a primary school in the building to the Minneapolis Public School (MPS) district. Funds included $180,000 from the Education A.1.a. section and $320,000 which had been reallocated from the Housing section of the Plan. Initially, school officials confirmed their agreement with neighborhood representatives in June 1998. However, in the fall, MPS school facilities officials argued that current enrollment data does not indicate a pressing need for a school at Pratt for at least two years. This policy statement did not meet the neighborhood?s criteria for use of its NRP funds, and therefore, the NRP fund offer to the district was withdrawn. For further information, please contact Jerry Stein at 623-0588.
Motion: To release $2,000 from PARC A.1.c. to purchase sports equipment for Luxton Park.
Motion: To approve a plan for reallocation of $26,051 from Contingency funds proposed by a representative neighborhood group, along with the PPERRIA Board of Directors.
Motions for February PPERRIA Meeting
Motion: To move $14,000 from Environment A.4.c. (wetland restoration) to Environment A.5. (organization of a Southeast environmental coordinator).*
Motion: To release $14,000 from Environment A.5. (Southeast Environmental Coordinator) for one-third of matching funds for grant for this position.**
Motion: To release $500 from Environment A.6. (habitat/wildlife restoration program) in matching funds for a $1,000 DNR grant for a wildlife public service project at East River Flats.***
*A total of $16,000 currently remains in Environment A.4.c., which deals with natural drainage system restoration in the Southeast Industrial Area. This has been addressed through the AUAR. The Environment Committee intends to the remaining $2,000 (after $14,000 has been moved) for matching funds in watershed related projects in the neighborhood.
**Section A.5. deals with coordination of efforts of the three Southeast Minneapolis neighborhoods on their common environmental issues. Meetings of CBE and representatives from PPERRIA and SECIA (Marcy-Holmes) have determined that this position will require $42,000/year in salary and support and should take direction from and report to a joint committee of the neighborhoods. The coordinator will work on the common projects agreed on by the neighborhoods as an independent contractor, e.g., Good Neighbor Dialogues/Agreements, pollution inventory updates, permit tracking system, etc. The motion assumes participation by all three neighborhoods in funding the position for two years. Possible grantors include MN OEA and McKnight Foundation.
***We will apply to the Department of Natural Resources for the minimum grant level of $1,000 for a total of $2,000 for a project. Our match will include the $500 released, plus $500 in kind services and materials. The project will be an intergenerational effort to create and restore wildlife habitat on East River Gorge/Flats. Previous efforts to implement this section focused on Ospreys, but habitat was found more suitable for wood ducks. This effort will include instruction in natural history of the area, in constructing bird/bat houses, as well as wildlife counts before and after installation of wood duck houses (may include other species of birds).
Memories Wanted
Wanted! Memories of people, places, or events are needed for a published history of the neighborhood. A series of small discussion groups is envisioned. You and your reminiscences are not only vital to a comprehensive picture but also very, very welcome. This history will be published in the fall, 2001, to celebrate PPERRIA?s 100th anniversary. Please call Project 2001 at 331-2970 and tell your story. It?s PPERRIA?s voice mail.
NRP Reallocation Proposal to be Presented
At the January PPERRIA/neighborhood meeting, neighbors will be asked to approve?with or without amendments?a proposal for the reallocation of $26,051 in Contingency funds. On January 13, residents, PPERRIA/NRP committee members, and neighborhood representatives will hear all proposals in a meeting scheduled for 7:00 p.m., Luxton Park Room A. Later, a representative group from the PPERRIA Board of Directors and others representing areas and groups in the neighborhood will draft a proposal for how the Contingency funds should be reallocated. This proposal will come before PPERRIA on January 25 for approval or modification. For further information, please contact Alison Savin at 378-9751.
Luxton Council Will Sponsor Annual Fire & Ice Festival
Once again, in the coldest part of winter, Luxton Park will host a festival to warm and brighten your evening. Join your neighbors on Saturday, February 6, 4:00 ? 7:00 PM at Luxton Park for a bonfire, horse-drawn hayrides within the Park and surrounding neighborhood, food by the Luxton youth group, juggling and broomball demonstrations, and ice skating. Luxton Council would like to thank Pratt Council for helping to sponsor this neighborhood festival, which is fast becoming a welcome new tradition to complement the summer Pratt Ice Cream Social.
Southeast Way to Grow Hosts School Options Fair
On Wednesday, January 27, from 6:00 ? 8:00 PM, the Southeast Way to Grow will host an informational session for parents of prospective school age (and kindergarten) children to learn about the various school options in Southeast Minneapolis. Staff from various schools, including Marcy, Tuttle, Anne Sullivan, and Webster, as well as a Minneapolis School District representative will be present to address questions and concerns. Parents can make an appointment at the fair to tour schools and will receive a free school readiness bag. A light dinner and childcare will be provided at no charge. Way to Grow is located at 500 SE 8th Ave. in Marcy-Holmes neighborhood. To register, please call Southeast Way to Grow at 617-1163.
January 1999 PPERRIA NRP Contractor Activities Report
Reporting period: November 7, 1998 through January 8, 1998. Major activities and results:
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Continued work on environmental initiatives
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Worked with MnDOT on I-94 noise abatement issues
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Addressed grievance directed at PPERRIA and NRP
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Worked on Glendale jobs initiative and translation support for community in job-seeking activities
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Worked on process to reallocate NRP funds
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Supported PPERRIA committees and the Executive Committee
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Facilitated work with Housing & Zoning committees to have projects at two sites
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Assisted PPERRIA Treasurer in an NRP/PPERRIA audit for 1997-98
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Supported production of PPERRIA newsletter
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Worked to develop a neighborhood school at Pratt
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Maintained the Neighborhood Calendar.
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Helped ESNS to service potential employees from the Prospect Park/Glendale neighborhood
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Expense for contractors? services:
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Hours billed
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Total expense
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% of total contractor budget
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Totals 11/7/98 ®
1/8/99
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171.75
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$2,748.00
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2.4%
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Totals 10/18/95 ®
11/6/98
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5,611.35
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$89,768.60
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76.8%
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Totals 10/18/95 ®
1/8/99
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5,783.10
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$92,516.60
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81.3%
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Total PPERRIA NRP budget allocated for independent contractor services = $116,852
Prospect Park East River Road Neighborhood Calendar
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Date and Time
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Event and Location
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Who to contact
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Tuesday, 6-8 pm
January 19
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Zoning & Planning Committee meeting at Prospect Park United Methodist Church
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Florence Littman 331-2970
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Thursday, 6-8 pm
January 21
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Pratt Council meeting at Pratt Community Center. Childcare and rides available.
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Kathy Kahn 378-0779
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Monday, 7:00 pm
January 25
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PPERRIA General Membership and neighborhood meeting at Prospect Park United Methodist Church
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Alison Katagiri 331-5279
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Wednesday, 6-8 pm
January 27
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Southeast School Options Fair at Way to Grow, 500 SE 8th Ave.
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Robin Fisher 617-1163
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Tuesday, 7:30 pm February 2
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Luxton Park Council meeting at Luxton Park building
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Jeanne Moses 379-1871
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Saturday, 9 am-2 pm
February 6
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Mpls. Public Schools School Fair for elementary and middle school at International Market Square building (278 Market St.). Free childcare and parking.
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Welcome Center 627-2918
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Saturday, 4-7 pm
February 6
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Fire and Ice Festival at Luxton Park
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Joel Race 370-4925
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Monday, 7:00 pm February 8
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PPERRIA Executive Committee meeting at Prospect Park United Methodist Church
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Alison Katagiri 331-5279
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Wednesday, 5:00 pm
February 10
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Glendale Resident Organization meeting at 92 St. Mary?s Ave. SE
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Darlene Edwards 342-1986
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Monday, 7:00 pm
February 22
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PPERRIA General Membership meeting at Prospect Park United Methodist Church
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Alison Katagiri 331-5279
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Sunday,
February 28
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Mpls. Public Schools choice cards must be mailed by now
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PPERRIA Committees
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Transportation Committee
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Eleanor Montgomery 378-2714
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Zoming & Plan Review Committee
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Florence Littman 331-2970
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Recurring Community Events
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Who to contact
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Tuesdays & Thursdays from 1 to 4 pm
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Food donations can be dropped off at the Care & Share Food Shelf at 92 St. Mary?s
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Contact Ginia Klamecki at 331-7056 for options
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Tuesdays, 4 - 5 PM 1st Monday 11:15 AM
4th Wednesday 9:45 AM
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Bookmobile at Luxton Park
Bookmobile at Pratt Community Center
Bookmobile at Univ. Good Samaritan Ctr.
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Contact Susan Larson-Fleming at 331-8819 for more information
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Tuesdays 7:00 pm
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Community Choir at PPUMC
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Connie Balcom 379-4958
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To include items in PPERRIA calendar, contact Susan Gottlieb at 331-2104 by Friday, February 5, 1999.
To add any news or information to the newsletter, contact Steve Cross at cross@isd.net by Friday, February 5, 1999.