Elections of Minneapolis City Council Members are on the ballot this fall, so make a plan to vote. Early voting is available now, or you can vote in-person at your local polling location. Check out the Minneapolis City Elections Resource Page for details. https://vote.minneapolismn.gov
The site includes specifics on how to register, Early Voting Center hours, your local polling location, how to Rank Choice Vote and more background on the candidates.
1st Thursday Happy Hour at Fool Me Once
South Uptown Happy Hour at Fool Me Once
Thursday, November 2, 5:30- 7:30PM
Fool Me Once- 3006 Lyndale Avenue S
Join us for an evening of camaraderie, community-spirit and connection at Fool Me Once, sponsored by the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. This gathering promises an informal yet engaging setting for South Uptown residents to come together, unwind and learn more about the vital work of the neighborhood association. Whether you’re a longtime resident or a newcomer to South Uptown, this happy hour is a great opportunity to forge new friendships while getting to know more about the community. South Uptown will provide light appetizers while attendees pick up their own drinks.
Fool Me Once, described as Lyn-Lake’s cosmic cantina, is a fun and welcoming place and they are graciously hosting us. Invite your friends, family and fellow neighbors! The more, the merrier...
* Photo courtesy of Lindsay Ruston (@lindsay_ruston).
10th Ward City Council Candidate Forum Rescheduled
Consider Hosting a Little Library in Your Yar
South Uptown is seeking neighbors to host one of our two “Little Free Libraries” in their yard starting in November. Library hosts simply monitor them to ensure they stay in good condition and full of books. It is fun and a great way to share the love of reading with your neighbors. South Uptown volunteers will work with you to deploy the library to your boulevard or yard. Get in touch at info@southuptown.org if interested.
By the way one library now sits at 3115 Dupont and the other is located at 3549 Dupont. Stop by to leave a book and then take a book!
Welcome 2023/ 2024 Board of Director
On September 19, the South Uptown Neighborhood Association hosted their Annual Meeting which featured Board elections. Four candidates came forward to fill the four vacant Board seats. So, an election was deemed unnecessary and the slate was approved by acclimation. The newly-elected Board Members include: Alex Bissen, Joel Chechik, Brian Dvorak and Alexandra “Alec” Shannon.
These neighbors will serve two-year terms and join continuing Board Members Jerome Chateau, Jenna Egan, Phil Qualy, Gretchen Sieger and Rachel Starcher. Thank you for serving the community!
Vote for the South Uptown Board starting September 19, 7PM
As part of the South Uptown Annual Meeting, the neighborhood association is conducting an online election for the Board of Directors. All South Uptown renters, homeowners, business owners and property owners (18+) are considered members and eligible to vote in the election. This link to the online ballot will become active around 7PM on September 19 following a call for additional nominations during the South Uptown Annual Meeting:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1utE_XxMl2fufrX7XUCs_udnwUzh9EGl451Nq5ExYagg/edit#responses
Currently, there are four candidates for the four open Board seats. If additional candidates come forward during the Annual Meeting, those names will be added to the ballot and the link will become active. The online election will start around 7PM on September 19 and extend until 12PM (Noon) on September 20. However, no election will take place if additional candidates do not come forward.
Check out the Candidate Profiles to learn about the neighbors running for the Board here: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/59e133d3f7e0ab03b64d8616/t/65036fc999e6124d8bb1b9a8/1694724042807/BoardCandidateProfiles+2023.pdf
Meet the Candidates for the 2023/ 2024 South Uptown Board
The South Uptown Neighborhood Association is overseen by a 9-member Board of Directors and half the Board is elected each year in September during the Annual Meeting. This year, there are four open Board seats. So far, four candidates have come forward to run to fill these seats including:
Alex Bissen
Joel Chechik
Brian Dvorak
Alexandra “Alex” Shannon
You can learn more about these neighbors in this Candidate Profile document.
South Uptown will also accept additional nominations for the Board during the Annual Meeting on September 19 prior to the online election.
In-Person South Uptown Annual Meeting is Back!
South Uptown Annual Meeting
Tuesday, September 19, 6:30- 7:30PM
Bryant Square Park Recreation Center- 3101 Bryant Ave S.
Come out to celebrate the South Uptown neighborhood and vote for neighbors to represent you on the Board of Directors! We're providing free dinner from Wrecktangle Pizza, which was recently crowned America’s Best Pizza by “Good Morning America". It's a fun way to meet neighbors and learn about the community. Plus, we’ll meet the candidates for the South Uptown Board before the election begins.
On the Agenda...
* Free Dinner from Wrecktangle Pizza
* Board Nominations & Elections
* 2023 Highlights
All South Uptown renters, homeowners, business owners and property owners (18+) are considered members and eligible to vote. Check out www.southuptown.org for more details.
Complete a Survey about Minneapolis De-Icer Sites
We may be in the middle of summer, but the City of Minneapolis is working to reduce deicer pollution and will be updating their public sand deicer storage sites where residents can collect free deicer in the winter. They want these sites to best fit your needs and would love to hear your thoughts on this subject, as well as including local art at these sites. Please follow this link and complete the survey!
If you have any survey questions, please contact Shahram Missaghi: shahram.missaghi@minneapolismn.gov.
"Black Panther: Wakanda Forever" at Bryant Square Park
“Black Panther- Wakanda Forever (2022)”
Saturday, September 2, Dusk (8:15PM- ish)
Bryant Square Park – 3101 Bryant Avenue South
Come down to the park on Saturday night for a free, outdoor movie on the big, inflatable screen at the Bryant Square ball field! Arrive early to get a good spot, and remember to bring a blanket and snacks. This is a fun way to spend a late summer evening in the neighborhood!
Sponsored by the Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board as part of the Music and Movies in the park series. https://www.minneapolisparks.org/activities-events/music-movies
Run for a Seat on the South Uptown Board!
Did you know that the South Uptown Neighborhood Association is overseen by a 9-member, volunteer Board of Directors, and that they are elected by fellow neighbors during the Annual Meeting in September? We are seeking candidates to fill these positions with four open Board seats available. Please consider stepping up and running to serve the community. It’s fun and a great way to give back to the neighborhood.
By the way, South Uptown is very keen to recruit people of color, renters and women to serve on the Board to better represent the demographics of the neighborhood. Check out this application form for more info about Board service and to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Vr7-X_o0hIz_XMgtmrxhTFy82shM4I14qrCpXhV67XU/edit#responses
Renters: We Need Your Input!
South Uptown Renter Focus Group
Monday, August 23, 6:30- 7:30PM
3501 Aldrich Ave S., Lower Level
Register Here.
$50 Visa Gift Card for Participants
· Dinner Provided
· Fre ChildCare
Attention Renters! Please share your concerns and priorities with the South Uptown Neighborhood Association during our Renter Focus Group. More than 70% of South Uptown residents rent their homes, but they are underrepresented in the organization. Tell us about the issues that affect you and how the neighborhood association can better engage and address your concerns. Focus Group participants will get a $50 Visa Gift Card and a free dinner for their time.
Bryant Square Ice Cream Social is Back August 16!
Lyn-Lake Street Art Series is Back July 14, 15 & 16
More than 60 graffiti artists will descend upon the Lyn-Lake and Uptown area this weekend to paint dozens of murals on the sides of businesses. Come out to watch a diverse mix of artists transform the blank canvases into beautiful graffiti art. Check out more details here: https://www.lynlakestreetart.comoUptown
Want to help out? Volunteers are needed to hand out posters, greet attendees and support artists. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c44a9a722abf8c70-2023#/
3016- 3024 Fremont Project Public Hearing
Minneapolis Planning Commission
Public Hearing
Monday, July 17, 4:30PM at Minneapolis City Hall
350 S. 5th Street, Room #317
Elliot Capital Group is planning to construct a six-story, 78-unit apartment building at 3016, 3020 and 3024 Fremont Avenue S. In June, they submitted a land use application to the Minneapolis Community Planning & Economic Development (CPED) department for a Site Plan Review. City Planning staff will analyze the application and make a recommendation to the Minneapolis Planning Commission, for consideration during the July 17 meeting. The meeting includes a Public Hearing where citizens can provide feedback on the project prior to Planning Commission action.
The Planning Commission meeting agenda and staff report is scheduled to be posted to the City’s website by the end of the day on Wednesday, July 12.
Traffic calming is coming to W. 31st and 36th Streets!
Minneapolis Public Works will deploy quick build traffic calming along the W. 31st and 36th Street corridors later this month. The project is part of the City’s Vision Zero effort to promote safe driving, reduce traffic speeds, improve pedestrian visibility and reduce crossing distances. View details of improvements on this interactive map: https://cityoflakes.maps.arcgis.com/apps/instant/sidebar/index.html?appid=128aa061c2b74e999468d2cd1d796c74
The safety improvements planned include pedestrian bump-outs and “hardened center lines”, which refers to a series of 3 plastic bollards placed on the center line before an intersection. It helps to reduce the speeds of left turns significantly improving safety. The specific locations of improvements planned in South Uptown include:
31st Street
Hennepin Ave: hardened centerlines all legs of intersection
Girard Ave: bumpout SW corner only
Fremont Ave: bumpouts SW and NE corners
Colfax Ave: bumpouts SW and NE corners
Aldrich Ave: bumpout NE corner only
Lyndale Ave: bumpout SW corner only, hardened centerlines all legs of intersection
36th Street
Colfax Ave: bumpouts SW and NE corners
Aldrich Ave: bumpouts SW and NE corners
Lyndale Ave: hardened centerlines all legs of intersection
26th Annual South Uptown Garden Tour is June 24 & 26
South Uptown Garden Tour
Saturday, June 24, 10:00AM
Monday, June 26, 6:30PM
* Meeting locations:
Saturday, June 24, 10:00 AM - Meet at Black Walnut Bakery (3157 Hennepin Avenue)
Monday, June 26, 6:30 PM - Meet at 5 Watt Coffee (3350 Lyndale Avenue S.)
Join your neighbors for a free walking tour of South Uptown’s finest gardens! This is a great opportunity for plant and landscaping lovers to get a closer look at the incredible yards around the community. Just show up at the meeting location at the beginning of the tour and we’ll walk together to each home. View the tour plan for both days here..
Please get in touch if you want to show your yard or want more info about the tour- info@southuptown.org..
Apartment Building Proposed at 3016- 3024 Fremont Avenue S
Elliot Capital Group is planning to construct a 6-story, 78-unit apartment building at 3016, 3020 & 3024 Fremont Ave S. The structure includes walk-up units, an exercise room and bike storage at the ground level along Fremont with some enclosed parking along the alley side. The proposed project does not require variances to move forward, just a site plan review.
The project will be presented during the South Uptown Neighborhood Meeting on Tuesday, June 20, 7PM. Please join the meeting in person or by Zoom to hear more details and ask questions. See meeting details below… All South Uptown neighbors are encouraged to attend.
Little Free Libraries Move to New Homes in May
South Uptown owns two Little Free Libraries and they move to new locations in the neighborhood every few months. In May, one of the libraries moved to 3549 Dupont and the other sits at 3212 Dupont. Stop by to leave a book and then take a book!
By the way, we are always seeking neighbors to host the libraries in the future. Hosts simply monitor it to ensure the library remains in good condition and full of books. It’s fun and a great way to share a love of reading with your neighbors.
2023 Bryant Square Park Concert Series Kicks Off June 13
Free outdoor music is back this summer at the Bryant Square Park amphitheater at 3101 Bryant Ave. S.! “Spaghetti Monetti & The Sauce” kicks off the 2023 Concert Series on Tuesday, June 13. Their sound is described as “Groove that wiggles like jello”.
There are 12 concerts schedule between June 13 and August 3, and music runs from 6:30- 8:00PM Check out the entire Bryant Square Concert schedule here.
