Check out the below music video and donate to the Joyce Uptown Food Shelf here: https://www.joyceuptownfoodshelf.org/
The City of Minneapolis is planning to reconstruct 2.5 miles of Bryant Ave S. (between Lake & 50th Streets) starting in 2022. The project will replace utilities, sidewalks, and the street itself while improving conditions for pedestrians, bicyclists, and transit users. Public Works want your input about what priorities you have for the corridor. Visit the project page for more details, to view a pre-recorded presentation, complete a survey, and join the virtual open house.
The Lander Group recently submitted a land use application to the City for a proposed 3-5 story, 74-unit apartment building over an underground parking deck at 3501 - 3525 Hennepin Avenue. The structure would replace 4 homes and businesses while preserving the 1-story, corner commercial structure. The project is expected to be considered during the June 1 Minneapolis Planning Commission meeting.
A vacancy has opened up on the 9-member South Uptown Board of Directors, and the organization is hoping to fill it at the April 21 meeting. Candidates include all residents (including renters and homeowners), business owners, and property owners 18+) within South Uptown boundaries. The chosen individual will serve out a partial term with Board elections taking place in September.
The South Uptown Neighborhood Association realizes that it is an awkward time to recruit new Board Members considering the COVID-19 pandemic, but we believe it is important for the organization to continue our work to build community and strengthen the neighborhood. Please fill out this Board Application to apply or contact info@southuptown.org for more details.
South Uptown Neighborhood Meeting
Tue, April 21, 7:00PM
Zoom online meeting
South Uptown will go online for the April neighborhood meeting using the Zoom app. The agenda features our 10th Ward representative- City Council President Lisa Bender. She will discuss Minneapolis’ efforts to deal with COVID-19 and other issues. Email info@southuptown.org to get the link and password to the Zoom meeting.
Also on the Agenda…
Vote to Fill Board Vacancy
NRP Plan Modification Vote
Community Updates
At the April 21 meeting, South Uptown will consider an NRP Plan Modification to Strategy 3.3 Garage Improvement Loans. It will edit the plan language to state “and other home improvements” allowing funds to be used for a wider variety of projects.
The 26th Annual Minneapolis Earth Day Clean-Up has been cancelled due to coronavirus. Stay safe!
Samuel Ankin
NORTHPOND PARTNERS
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Jesse Baerkahn
Graffito SP
Representatives from the Lander Group presented revised plans for the proposed 3501- 3525 Hennepin project to more than 60 neighbors on January 15. They plan to submit a land use application to the city within 45 days, which will include a rear setback variance and conditional use permit to exceed the 56-foot height requirement. Watch the South Uptown website and social media for updates. In the meantime, Lander Group shared their presentation as follows: https://esgarchitects.sharefile.com/d-s5f8a17441be465a8
Tuesday, January 21, 7PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Avenue S.
Featured Agenda Item: Calhoun Square Redevelopment
The new owners of the Calhoun Square shopping center and surrounding properties, Northpond Partners, will present ideas for redevelopment of the site. Come out to hear the latest and provide input about the types of businesses and uses you want to see there. Northpond representatives will use this input as they determine next steps for the project.
Wednesday, January 15, 7PM
Bryant Square Park Rec Center (3101 Bryant Avenue S.)
Featured Agenda Item: Proposed 3501- 3525 Hennepin Apartment Project
Join your neighbors for a presentation and discussion about a proposed 3-5 story, 74-unit apartment building over 92 underground parking stalls. The structure would replace 4 homes and businesses while preserving the 1-story, corner commercial structure. The developer, Lander Group, will present updated plans and answer questions.
City planning guidance allows for up to 4-stories along Hennepin Ave with more height if other city goals are met. However, the project requires land use approvals from the City to proceed, and public comments will be considered.
What? South Uptown Holiday Happy Hour
When? Tuesday, December 17, 5-6PM
Where? Mucci’s- 901 W. Lake St.
Join your neighbors for a fun, informal holiday gathering at Mucci’s. South Uptown will provide free appetizers with attendees responsible for their own beverages. Wear your ugliest holiday sweater for a chance to win a prize. This is a good chance to meet some new people and learn about the neighborhood.
The concrete dolphin formerly located in the old Bryant Square wading pool has returned to the park's picnic area to become a sculpture. South Uptown and Minneapolis Parks made sure it was preserved when the pool was reconstructed last year. Next year, South Uptown intends to work with an artist to cover the dolphin in mosaic tile tying in with the mosaic panels on the recreation center. Swing by the park to say hi to our dolphin friend!
South Uptown's two little libraries recently moved to new locations.
One now sits at 3037 Fremont and the other library is located at 911 W. 34th St. They will remain in place throughout the winter. Stop by to leave a book and then take a book.
The Lander Group, with assistance from ESG Architectss, has preliminary plans to redevelop properties located between 3501 and 3525 Hennepin. The concept would rehabilitate the one-story commercial building on the corner and replace the surface parking lot, commercial buildings, and homes. The new structure would have 75 apartment units and range in size between 3 to 5 stories over a level of underground parking with about 90 stalls. The project team plans to come out to a future, to-be-determined South Uptown meeting to present more firmed-up plans in the coming months.
The city of Minneapolis is hosting Trick or Treat in the Parks. Click here to view all the free events.
In South Uptown, Bryant Square Park will host an event on Thursday, October 31st from 6-8 p.m. It is open to children ages pre-K to 5th grade. Make sure to join the fun!
At the Annual Meeting on Tuesday, September 17, the South Uptown Neighborhood Association elected nine new board members to represent the neighborhood.
Blue Delliquanti, 34XX Emerson Ave. S.*
Brad Klein, 9XX West 32nd St.*
Cameron Delaney, 30XX Bryant Ave. S.
Jerome Chateau, 33XX Dupont Ave. S.*
John Kostouros, 33XX Emerson Ave. S.*
Jordan Gaal, 34XX Colfax Ave. S.*
Justin Gardiner, 31XX Aldrich Ave. S.
Max Ellis, 34XX Emerson Ave. S.*
Sophia Snow, 32XX Lyndale Ave. S.
On Tuesday, October 8th, the new board met for a brief orientation. At this meeting, Max Ellis was re-elected as board president, John Kostouros was elected as vice president, Brad Klein was re-elected as treasurer, and Cameron Delaney was elected as secretary. Congratulations to new and returning board members!
*Incumbent
Left to right: Brad Klein, John Kostouros, Jerome Chateau, Cameron Delaney, Max Ellis, Justin Gardiner, Sophia Snow, Scott Engel (executive coordinator), Jordan Gaal.
Our Mission
Improve the well-being of the South Uptown neighborhood by fostering a safe, equitable and connected community.
