LOWRY HILL MEETING SET FOR MAY 15, 2012
Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association (LHNA) will host its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 15 at The Walker Art Center. The meeting will take place from 6:00 - 8:30 PM. A cash bar will be available. All Lowry Hill residents are welcome with each household eligible to vote for new board members.
This meeting is an opportunity for you to learn more about what is taking place in our neighborhood. We will have a keynote present-ation about a new effort to introduce a system of Conservation Districts in the City of Minneapolis and how that may impact Lowry Hill. We will also hear from City Council Member Lisa Goodman and Park Board Commissioner Anita Tabb about events within the neighborhood.
Kenwood Park Tennis Courts Will Be Closed For Three Weeks.
Tennis courts at Kenwood Park will be temporarily closed for resurfacing beginning on May 15. The work is expected to take about three weeks, given favorable weather conditions. Every effort will be made to complete the work in a timely manner without compromising the quality of the work.
Signs informing the public of the court closure will be posted. Park visitors are asked to heed the signage and stay clear of the court areas during the resurfacing.
Residents Form Block Clubs to Create A Safe Neighborhood
Block clubs have been the backbone of crime prevention in Minneapolis for over twenty five years. Block clubs build community at a very local level. When neighbors know one another they become more active spotting and reporting potential crime situations.
Block clubs are organized by one or more individuals on a block. The leader is responsible for maintaining a contact list of residents (name, address, phone, and email). If a crime occurs, block leaders can email neighbors so the neighborhood stays on alert to deter future crime situations.
Block leaders may organize a social event such as National Night Out, a community event held every August to bring residents together. Residents may host a pot luck and can apply for a permit from the city to have their street blocked off from traffic for the event.
To form a block club for your street, email Chelsea Adams at chelsea.adams@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or call 612-673-2819.
Join the LHNA Board of Directors
LHNA has an active group of 15 board members from the Lowry Hill Neighborhood. Board members serve for a 2 year term and generally become involved in a project in the neighborhood. Current projects include beautification of Thomas Lowry Park, installation of a sidewalk in Kenwood Park, partnering with the Hennepin Avenue business district, writing content for the website and local newspaper, working with Minneapolis Park Board and City Councilors, advocating for tree plantings in the neighborhood, monitoring zoning and planning, and hosting neighborhood events.
"I've learned so much about the city and the neighborhood since I've joined the board," said Jolane Jones, a 3 year board member. Jones chairs the Crime & Safety Committee and maintains the organizations website. She participated in a Neighborhood Policing Planning meeting with police leaders from the 5th precinct and other neighborhood organizations.
David Weinstein, a new board member, has taken an active role on LHNA's Zoning and Planning Committee. He is researching changes to the city's zoning laws as a way to protect the character of our historic neighborhood.
"I' feel much more connected to people in the neighborhood since I've served on the board," said Janet Hallaway. "One of the most rewarding things has been getting to know a whole new group of people and now counting those people as good friends".
If you'd like to learn more about serving on a committee or the board, contact board member Brian Meeker at bbmeeker@msn.com.
