3224-36 Girard Ave. S. plans and board resolution

On August 12, the South Uptown Neighborhood Board passed a resolution, found below, regarding the proposed apartment building at 3224 Girard Ave. S.

Yellow Tree Development presented plans for a 4-story, 77-unit apartment building at the South Uptown Land Use & Transportation Committee meeting on Aug 7. It would replace three single-family homes and a duplex between 3224 and 3236 Girard Ave S. Almost 40 neighbors attended to hear the presentation and provide feedback. That input was used to develop South Uptown's position on the project, which can be seen here.

The property's R5 zoning allows for up to 4 stories and the combining of lots. City staff is recommending approval of the project including setback, parking and lot coverage variances. See the report here.

The Minneapolis Planning Commission will review the project August 19, 4:30PM in City Hall, #317.

• Click here to download the full resolution.

• Click here to view the apartment building summary.

• Click here to read the Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) staff report.

Little Free Libraries move to new locations

South Uptown's little libraries moved to new locations. Stop by 3212 Dupont and 3315 Aldrich to leave a book and then take a book. The libraries will remain in these locations through October when they will be moved to new homes.

By the way library hosts are needed for later this year. Hosts simply monitor the library to ensure it is full of books and remains in good condition over a 3-month period of time. Contact South Uptown at (612) 823-2520 or info@southuptown.org for more information.

Stop by 3212 Dupont and 3315 Aldrich to leave a book and then take a book.

New neighborhood signs coming soon

In the coming weeks these new South Uptown signs will be going up around the perimeter of the neighborhood. Here’s photos of the old “CARAG” signs including the peach-colored sign with “Ruthie” the goose.

Bryant Square ash trees treated to prevent Emerald Ash Borer infestation

Last month, eight ash trees at Bryant Square Park were professionally injected in an effort to prevent an Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) infestation. The EAB has been ravaging ash trees across the country, and is expected to wipe out the tree species over the coming years. Minneapolis Parks Forestry Department has been systematically removing ash from boulevards and parks including five infested trees at Bryant Square last spring.

South Uptown, in partnership with Minneapolis Parks, had the ash treated using Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds. The objective is to maintain the tree canopy at the park while giving time for replacement species to be planted and grow. EAB treatments last two years, and South Uptown intends to treat the ash again in 2021.