• Own commercial property on or near Lake Street and haven't used our Fix & Paint program lately? Get with it! Fix & Paint your property and let us assist with the cost! The Fix and Paint Program offers small businesses and commercial property owners a grant up to $3,000 to reimburse improvement costs. This reimbursement grant offers 15% to 30% of the cost of those improvements up to the maximum allowed, based on the visibility of the work. For more information, call Joyce at 612-822-0232, or download details and application forms from Lake Street Council website at www.lakestreetcouncil.org.
  
• We have started an affinity program that involves Lake Street Council members giving a discount to other members, and with some of the money from that sale being contributed to the Council. For further details, see our Member Discounts page. One more reason why now is a great time to be a Lake Street Council member!
  
• Our Annual Wine & Beer Tasting and Silent Auction is on Thursday, November 2nd! Save the Date! This is our annual fundraiser and we need your help.
  
• Frank Theatre is looking for storage space for scenery, lumber, props, and costumes. They are looking for cheap space -- free, donated space would be ideal. They are looking for 1000-2500 square feet, with dry space, power, and easy access (ground floor). If you have any thoughts or leads on any possibilities in the Corcoran/Longfellow/Seward/Phillips neighborhoods, please contact Wendy Knox at 612-724-3760.
  
• If you are concerned about public policy development and would like to be part of it, consider joining the Minnesota Citizens League. Its annual meeting is FREE and is a fine opportunity to meet its members and community leaders! Not only is this a great networking opportunity, but throughout the year you may participate in citizens study and planning groups. The annual meeting will take place Monday, October 23rd, from 5:30 - 7:00 pm, at the Minneapolis Marriot Milwaukee Depot (225 3rd Ave. S.) To register: http://citizensleague.net/events/past/2006/10/citizens_league.php 
  

September 20th: Next Reconstruction Meeting
2:00 PM, 2121 East Lake Street (Midtown YWCA)
Come to get the latest reconstruction meetings, and to share your opinions and concerns about the project

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

October 5th: 21 Hop + Shop Kickoff
5:30 - 6:30 PM, Midtown Global Market (920 East Lake Street)
Featuring Mayor R.T. Rybak. Join us in launching this great new partnership between Metro Transit, Lake Street Council, and local businesses!