Consider Running for a Seat on the South Uptown Board of Directors

The South Uptown Neighborhood is seeking neighbors to run for a seat on the Board of Directors during elections associated with the organization’s September 21 Annual Meeting. Eligible candidates include all South Uptown residents, business owners and property owners (18+). We are especially interested to involve people of color, renters and folks with nonprofits and fundraising. It is fun and a great way to get involved with the neighborhood.

Board Members oversee operations of the South Uptown nonprofit organization, implement community projects and programs and act as ambassadors for the neighborhood. They are required to attend monthly Neighborhood Meetings on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 7PM, participate on a South Uptown committee and generally spend a few hours a month helping with community projects and programs. Attend the South Uptown Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, August 17 to get a sense of what the organization does and how it operates or contact info@southuptown.org for more details. Apply here for a Board seat with the information being used to create a Candidate Profile document for the election: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1vQi1kK8Lc5Jj152_kUW5HmkjTANpyg00L5gLEnZMbsc/edit

Donate to Support Concerts at Bryant Square Park

Please consider contributing $10, $25 or more to support the summer concert series at Bryant Square Park. Donations support the purchase of pizza/ beverages and gift cards to local businesses as a thank you for all 18 performers. It will also help cover the cost of stepped up promotion by South Uptown including flyers, a new banner and paid online advertising ensuring a big crowd each performance. Plus, South Uptown is offering a $1,000 'challenge grant' matching donations dollar for dollar. Visit this site to donate - https://www.givemn.org/story/4ieb8f

Multi-Unit Building at 3128 Bryant Ave S. Proposed

Left Lane Ventures presented preliminary plans to replace the home at 3128 Bryant with a 12-unit building during a recent South Uptown meeting. Project planners expect to revise plans based on feedback received from neighbors before submitting a land use application to the City in late July. It is expected that the project does not require zoning variances or conditional use permits because the proposed building meets new rules established through the Minneapolis 2040 Comprehensive Plan. View the latest version of the project here.

2021 South Uptown Garden Tour

Support the Bryant Square Park Concert Series

Live, outdoor music is back at the Bryant Square Park amphitheater this summer! Concerts run most Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6:30 - 8:00PM from June 17 - August 19. Please consider donating $10, $25 or more to support performers and make the concert experience fun for everyone. South Uptown is contributing a $1,000 challenge grant matching contributions dollar for dollar. https://www.givemn.org/story/4ieb8f

Stop by South Uptown's Little Free Libraries

The two little free libraries owned by the neighborhood association moved to new hosts in April. One library sits at 3340 Girard and the other at 3148 Colfax Avenue S. Stop by to leave a book and then take a book. It’s fun to see the books that neighbors want to share. The libraries will move again to new homes in July.

Support the Bryant Square Park Concert Series

Neighborhood Survey -

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association (SUNA) is collecting feedback, input, and priorities from the people who live in the neighborhood in order to develop a strategic plan for the next 3 years. Your input will help identify issues and shape the priorities for SUNA to better serve our community in the future. As a reward for completing the survey, participants will enter a drawing and one lucky person will win a $100 gift card for Pizza Luce, and 2 lucky people will win a $50 gift card to Black Walnut Bakery or Zoe's Cafe. Your email will be collected for the sole purposes of preventing duplicates of member surveys and to contact the raffle winners. Deadline for completing the survey is on April 2, 11:59pm CST. https://forms.gle/RHggYUkeUmUD6wRw5

Over 600 pounds of food collected and $10,294 collected for Joyce Food Shelf

The 2021 Chili Fest Fundraiser was a HUGE success!!! Over 600 pounds of food was collected yesterday and $10,294 was collected over the past week. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to the Chili Fest. Whatever form or amount the donation was, it made a difference. Ackberberg Group, Spectacle Shoppe, Kevin Reese, Frederick Keen, Philip AuClaire, Todd & JoAnn Monson, Matt Lewis, Douglas Schairer, Carol & Jeremy, McClosky Family, Eagle Ridge Partners, Caleb Cox, Brenda Schwob, Brendan Donohue, Cheryl Hagen and many, many more.

2021 Chili Fest Fundraiser goes Virtual - donate today! - Original Goal Met, A Second Goal Set and Met, Now A THIRD GOAL SET! $6,000

24th Annual South Uptown Chili Fest February 22- 28, 2021

A virtual fundraiser for the Joyce Uptown Food Shelf is being done since we cannot gather this year to share delicious chili, but South Uptown folks can still help neighbors experiencing food insecurity through the Chili Fest Fundraiser. Donate at: www.southuptown.org

Contributions to the Food Shelf are doubled due to a $1,000 “challenge grant” from the South Uptown Neighborhood Association.

Your donation will be matched dollar for dollar amplifying its’ impact Making sure our neighbors do not go hungry. This financial goal has been met, a new goal has been set of $6,000 by midnight Sunday, February 28, 2021. No matter the size of your donation, every single dollar makes a difference, collectively, we make a difference. This is the THIRD financial goal that has been set - collectively we make a difference and it is showing!!!

Food Drive at Joyce Uptown Food Shelf (3041 Fremont Ave S.) Sunday, February 28, Noon- 2:00PM help Fill the Van with these most needed items:

• Non-perishable food items • Diapers (Sizes 4, 5 & 6)

• Personal hygiene products (Soap, deodorant, etc.)

• Laundry and dish soap

For more info contact info@southuptown.org

New South Uptown Mission & Strategic Planning Starts Soon

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association approved a new Mission Statement for the organization during their last meeting: "Improve the well-being of the South Uptown Neighborhood by fostering a safe, equitable, and connected community.” The statement was crafted based on community and Board of Directors input over the last few months and better reflects the neighborhood association’s focus and work. It is also the first step in the development of a Strategic Plan for the organization. South Uptown will work with GVC Consultants over the coming months to gather more neighbor input and draft a plan guiding work over the next 3+ years. Watch South Uptown social media for updates on the strategic planning effort, and contact info@southuptown.org to get involved.

Bryant Ave Reconstruction featured at 1/19 South Uptown Meeting

Bryant Ave Reconstruction featured at 1/19 South Uptown Meeting

South Uptown Neighborhood Meeting

Tuesday, January 19, 7PM on Zoom

* Email info@southuptown.org to get meeting link.

The City of Minneapolis is planning to reconstruct Bryant Avenue S. from Lake to 50th Streets starting in 2022. Join the online meeting to find out what they propose for the street including tree line boulevards, pedestrian bump-outs, a bike trail, one-side parking and shifting the bus to Lyndale Avenue. Staff will be on hand to answer questions and receive feedback. For more info check out the project website: http://www2.minneapolismn.gov/cip/futureprojects/bryant-ave-s-reconstruction

Also on the Agenda…

* South Uptown Mission Conversation

* Socially-Distant, Outdoor Events

Public Safety Open House

Wednesday, December 16, 6:30pm on Zoom
* Email info@southuptown.org to get meeting link.

Join your South Uptown neighbors for an  online Open House addressing crime and safety in the neighborhood. MPD 5th Precinct Inspector Amelia Huffman will be on hand to share crime statistics and prevention tips, as well as address questions and concerns. Huffman leads the 5th Police Precinct which extends through all of southwest Minneapolis west of I35W and south of I394.

 All South Uptown residents, business owners, and property owners (18+) are encouraged to attend. We strive to make meetings friendly and informative. For more info visit www.southuptown.org or contact info@southuptown.org

Show #WhyILoveSUptown by Contributing on November 19!

Please support South Uptown’s first Give to the Max Day fundraiser by contributing to the organization on November 19. Then make sure to spread the word through your social media network directing neighbors to the fundraising page and using the tag #WhyILoveSUptown. Think about the ways South Uptown Neighborhood Association makes connections amongst neighbors through community building events, Place-making projects and neighborhood improvement initiatives. Your financial support will keep the organization and neighborhood strong ensuring we can work together to build community for years to come.

https://www.givemn.org/organization/South-Uptown-Neighborhood-Association

South Uptown Office Update

Last winter, South Uptown Neighborhood Association moved out of their small, basement office at Aldrich Church (3501 Aldrich Avenue S.) to make way for construction of the Center for Belonging (CFB). The renovation of the 7,500 square foot space has transformed a dated church basement into modern offices for five nonprofits focused on community and wellness, including South Uptown. Over the coming months Ace in the City, Emerge Mother's Academy, Render Free, Rooted Green Wellness, and Wayside Recovery will move into the CFB following COVID19 precautions. https://aceinthecity.org/center-of-belonging/

Besides offices, the Center features renovated common spaces, restrooms and kitchen/ cafe, as well as space for childcare and a future food shelf. Aldrich Church also is in the midst of a renovation to their spaces on the upper two floors including the addition of an elevator making the building accessible to the public. South Uptown's office has expanded by around 30% to around 200 square feet better meeting the organization's needs, and we look forward to a time the facilities can welcome in neighbors.

South Uptown Board of Directors Election Results

Welcome 2020/ 2021 South Uptown Board of Directors!

Six members were elected to the South Uptown Board of Directors on September 16, three of whom are returning and three new to the Board. They will join current Board Members Justin Gardiner, Dylan McMahon, and Sophie Snow. The nine-member Board will start the new South Uptown fiscal year October 1 overseeing the nonprofit organization.

This year the election took place online due to COVID19 precautions over a 24-hour period. Most candidates were able to introduce themselves during the online Annual Meeting on September 15. Neighbors chose the following from a list of 10 candidates:

• Ashley Bredeson

• Jerome Chateau

• Max Ellis

• Brad Klein

• Rollie Olson

• Robert Raike

Congratulations and welcome!

2020 South Uptown Annual Meeting

South Uptown Annual Meeting

Tuesday, September 15, 6:30 PM on Zoom

Email info@southuptown.org to get Zoom meeting link.

Celebrate the South Uptown neighborhood with your neighbors during this online event. Northpond Partners will provide an update about their redevelopment plans for the shopping center formerly known as Calhoun Square.

Also on the Agenda...

* Board of Directors Intros & Election

* 2020 Highlights

* MN Rep. Jamie Long & MN Sen. Scott Dibble

All South Uptown residents, business owners, and property owners (18+) are eligible to participate and vote for the Board. Candidate profiles will be posted on September 11 with the online election taking place starting at 8am on September 15. Visit www.southuptown.org for details.

Board of Directors Election & Meet the Candidates

South Uptown Neighborhood Association

2020 Board of Directors Election

The online election of six Board Members will take place starting at 8AM on Tuesday, September 15 until 8AM on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. All South Uptown residents (including renters and homeowners), business owners, and property owners (18+) are considered members of the organization and eligible to vote for the Board. Please complete this Voter Registration Form to certify eligibility and receive an online ballot: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSftAbCczPLifeq_sXRtUOilqlplHCSRAk_7kpIwKuMTXYdlMw/viewform

There are ten candidates for the Board of Directors, and you can view their Candidate Profiles here.

·      Ashley Bredeson

·      Westyn Bodell

·      Jerome Chateau

·      Max Ellis

·      Brad Klein

·      Tyler Lifke

·      Sam Miller

·      Rollie Olson

·      Robert Raike

Ward 10 Community Gathering

You are invited to join Ward 10 Council Member Lisa Bender for a virtual community gathering. 

Tuesday, August 25  

6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

All Ward 10 residents are invited to attend.

This meeting is hosted by ECCO Neighborhood Association.

Registration required:

You will need to register in advance for this meeting at: forms.gle/9FYEjdEZWkL5LC7x9.

Due to Zoom limitations, attendance is capped at 100 people. Zoom link for the meeting will be emailed to registered individuals on the morning of Tuesday, August 25 by Tina or D'Ana from the Ward 10 office (you may need to check junk/spam folders).

What you can expect:

Ward 10 Council Member Lisa Bender will present a City and Ward 10 update. Residents will be invited to submit questions. There are many wonderful things happening in the Ward and we will finish up with updates from our Neighborhood Organizations.

Become a Board Member

Did you know the South Uptown Neighborhood Association is overseen by a 9-member Board of Directors and that they are elected by fellow neighbors to represent the community? Please consider running for the Board to get active and improve your local neighborhood. All South Uptown residents (including renters and homeowners), business owners, and property owners are considered members and eligible to run for a Board seat. Board Members oversee the South Uptown nonprofit organization, work on community improvement projects, and work to address issues facing the neighborhood. It's fun and a great way to act local and be involved in a positive way.

Click here https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScK7-Vv-f-E8gk6h1_ZeizhxKyFpzxEhTrA5EKqO3cQrNYWeQ/viewform

for more information and to apply for the Board with the election taking place during the September 15 South Uptown Annual Meeting. This year we are especially interested in recruiting renters, as well ask neighbors with skills in fundraising, social media, and nonprofit strategic planning. Contact info@southuptown.org for more info.

2020 South Uptown Garden Tour is July 18

2020 South Uptown Garden Tour

Saturday, July 18, 9am- 8pm 

Join the 23rd annual event featuring fabulous South Uptown gardens! This year’s tour is self-guided and includes front yards only. Please stay on the public sidewalk, keep 6’ physical distance, and wear a cloth mask if other neighbors are nearby.

• 3225 Aldrich Ave S.

• 3136 Colfax Ave S.

• 3148 Colfax Ave S.

• 3308 Dupont Ave S.

• 3316 Dupont Ave S.

• 3032 Emerson Ave S.

• 3112 Emerson Ave S.

• 3141 Emerson Ave S.

• 3212 Emerson Ave S.

• 3216 Emerson Ave S.

• 3401 Emerson Ave S.

• 3415 Emerson Ave S.

• 3441 Fremont Ave S.

• 3141 Hennepin Ave

• 3405 Hennepin Ave

• 3429 Hennepin Ave

Garden Tour Program