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.

Personal Safety Workshop is May 20

MPD 5th Precinct Open House

City-Wide Crime Incident Data Available Online

The Minneapolis Police Department (MPD) makes crime incident data available through their online dashboard. The site is updated daily with latest police activity including details on crime incidents and maps. Contact Crime Prevention Specialist Jennifer Waisanen at jennifer.waisanen@minneapolismn.gov for detailed questions on specific incidents.

South Uptown Seeks Hosts for Little Libraries

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association owns two little free libraries, and we move them around to new homes every few months. We are seeking neighbors to host libraries later this year in their yard or boulevard. Library hosts simply monitor it to ensure the library remains in good condition and full of books. South Uptown volunteers will help you pick a location and install it. If interested, please email info@southuptown.org. It is fun and a great way to connect with your neighbors while sharing a love of books.

South Uptown Approves Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement

The South Uptown Neighborhood Association Board of Directors approved a new statement of inclusion at their meeting on March 21, 2023. This is a small step, but reflects the organization’s desire to be more welcoming.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement: In South Uptown, everyone is welcome. Whether putting down roots, blossoming new generations, or ebbing and flowing like the water’s edge on our lakeshore, our community’s vibrancy stems from our neighbors. 

Earth Day Clean Up is April 22

Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday, April 22, 9:30AM- 12:00PM
Meet at Bryant Square Park- 3101 Bryant Avenue S.

After a long and snowy winter we need your help to pick up all that trash blowing around the neighborhood! Show up anytime that morning to pick up free gloves, trash bags and a snack provided by Minneapolis Parks and the South Uptown Neighborhood Association. We’ll have a neighborhood map at the park displaying which blocks are covered to avoid duplicated efforts. Please bring your friends, family, and neighbors to help out too!

Bryant Ave Construction Coming Soon!

Starting April 10, reconstruction of Bryant Ave S. between 35th and 42nd Streets will begin according to Minneapolis Public Works. Construction between 42nd and 50th Streets was completed in fall 2022, and a final phase between Lake and 35th Streets will begin later this summer. Public Works will rebuild the entire street, sidewalks and utilities along the corridor adding a bike path, green space and pedestrian bump-outs. The roadway will become a one-way with automobiles driving southbound for most of the route.

Public Works announced some modifications to the project design following the experience south of 42nd Street this winter. All the planned “chicains” north of 42nd St. have been removed, except for the 3700 block, and parking will be moved to the west side of the street. The grassy boulevard will be moved in-between the bike path and sidewalk to provide snow storage.

Visit the Bryant Avenue Reconstruction project website for more details and to sign up for weekly email updates. https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/projects/bryant-ave-s-reconstruction/?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=#site-main