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Lake Street News Brief
August 29, 2006
 
The Lake Street Council's mission is to build a cohesive strategy to insure the ongoing vitality of the Lake Street Corridor business community.
 
 
Announcements:

 

  • A big thank you for everyone who was able to attend our celebration with Congressman Sabo in the Global Market last night. We were glad to get the opportunity to thank the Congressman for all the good he has done for Lake Street and Minneapolis in his career, and the feedback about the documentary was very positive.

     
  • Monday this week was the last day on the job for this year's Lake Street Ambassadors. Hopefully all the work that they put into picking up trash along Lake Street this summer will inspire all of us to help keep the street looking good now that summer is coming to an end.
  • In that spirit, the Phillips Community CleanSweep will take place October 7th this year, so we encourage everyone to mark their calendars. You can read about last year's CleanSweep here.
  • Aaron Day, Lake Street Council President, is joining other Minneapolis leaders on a Portland Streetcar Tour next week, September 7th - 9th. Portland's streetcar system has been a great asset to that city and the tour will give people from here a first-hand look at their success as plans are being discussed for possible future streetcar line in the Lake Street corridor and in other parts of Minneapolis.
  • The YWCA Children's Center at Abbott Northwestern Hospital celebrated its open house August 22nd. Our congratulations to all who helped make this wonderful addition to our community possible.
  • Marisqueria El Nayarita at 730 East Lake Street is working on facade improvement with new signage. They hope to be done by September 15th and hope to have a one-year anniversary event at that time to coincide with the Mexican Independence celebration happening that weekend.
  • Cameras are coming to Bloomington Avenue and Chicago Avenue at the Lake Street corner. There will be a tour of the Downtown Command (1st Precinct's) camera project Thursday at 10:00 AM for those who want to know more about how this system will work.
Upcoming Events:

August 29th: Cul-De-Sac Meeting for Powderhorn Park and Parkside West
6:30 - 7:30 PM, 3400 15th Ave. S. (Powderhorn Park Recreation Center)
The final design will be presented for the Cul-De-Sacs to be installed this fall and next spring at 10th and Elliot Avenues, and questions will be taken from the audience.
For more information, contact Andrea Jenkins from Councilmember Elizabeth Glidden's office: 612-673-2208 

August 30th: Block-Leader Training
6:30 - 8:30 PM, 3000 Minnehaha Ave. S. (3rd Precinct)
Topics to be covered include an introduction to the Minneapolis Police Department and CCP/SAFE, how to organize a block club, how and when to use 911 and 311, and an opportunity to discuss block issues or problems with the crime prevention specialist serving your sector of the 3rd Precinct.
Please RSVP with Don Greeley if interested: 612-673-3482

September 15th: Mexican Consulate's Official Mexican Independence Day Celebration
5:00 - 11:30 PM, Bloomington & Lake

September 17th: Mexican Independence Day Parade and Celebration
11:30 AM - 6:00 PM
The parade goes from 15th Ave. & Lake St. to 4th Ave. & Lake St., beginning at 11:30
The celebration takes place afterwards at 4th & Lake

September 21st: Next Lake Street Council Meeting
7:30 - 9:00 AM, 919 East Lake Street (Lower level of US Bank)
This meeting will include updates on the Minneapolis Street Car Study and the Southwest Corridor proposed light rail line