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Early Snow! Way too early! It was a dark and stormy night. No, I lie; it was not stormy. It was warmer than today. There was still a touch of summer in the air. I woke up slowly from the deepest kind of sleep. Was that our dog barking? Yes, yes it was. She was barking from inside the house— the mud room to be exact. I lay there groggily for a minute or two, By gathering my wits. The barking Madeleine continued unabated. My heart rate Lowry picked up. I made a slow mental assessment. The security system was not going off, so that probably meant that the intruder was not actually in the house. That was good. Now she was growling—an awfully mean low growl for a pip of a dog. None of this seemed to trouble my husband who was uncharacteristically soundly asleep. No need to wake him, I could handle this. I crammed my glasses on my face and stumbled down the stairs. The view out our glass-paned back door was pretty clear. We have one of those postage stamp backyards that’s half driveway and garage—well, a lot like yours probably. The motion detector lights were on, bathing Photo by John Gridley Lowry Hill October 12, 2009 the yard in yellowy light. It looked more like midday than three in the morning. I picked up the dog to stop What’s next? A Blizzard? the racket. Our garage was wide open. I groaned inwardly. Had we been robbed? Or was a robbery in progress? I instinctively grabbed the garage door opener from my purse and started to close the door. Then, panic seized me. What if the robber was still in there? Or what if it was an innocent homeless person looking for a warm place to spend the night? And I was locking him or her in? Was I more concerned about our bicycles or this nameless faceless person? I couldn’t decide. Wait! Self-preservation mode kicked in. I was in full view of anyone exiting the garage! I didn’t want to be seen. I didn’t want to see anything either! The criminal might return and finish me off later if he saw me gap- ing at him! I dashed into the coat closet to hide, heart thumping wildly. I’m from New York City originally, you know, city of crime. Well, it was crime-ridden when I was growing up. So, robbery is not new to me. I’ve had my wallet lifted more than once. Growing up, my parents’ house was robbed with some regularity. About every three or

Love Notes from the Police to page 1 9 We know it is Halloween! Photo by Dorothy Childers Inside WHATS UP WITH PROPERTY Neighborhood Association is hosting an educational TAXES? forum - a Property Tax 101, so to speak – to improve everyone’s understanding of property taxes. Guest Calendar 2,3 Find out on !ovember 17 at The Walker Art speakers include Chief Financial Officer for the City of Classified Advertising 2 Center Minneapolis, Pat Born, and City Budget Director Minneapolis Minds 4 Have you wondered what’s happening with your Heather Johnston. Both promise to present a lively, Meet your Neighbor 5 property taxes? The Lowry Hill Neighborhood informative program for city residents. Real Estate News 6 Association has received lots of comments and The free event is open to all residents in the Hill and Election News 8 inquiries from residents on the subject of property Lake Press neighborhoods and will take place at the Neighborhood Festivals 10-11 taxes. How are they assessed? What services do we Walker Art Center auditorium on Tuesday, November LHNA, CIDNA, KIAA 12-14 receive for our taxes? How do state cuts in local gov- 17 from 6 – 8:00 PM. Masthead 18 ernment aid impact city budgets and the taxes we pay? For additional information, visit www.lowryhill- Letters, Opinion, 18 Can the city maintain service levels in the face of cur- neighborhood.org or email Anita Tabb at Sand Upon the Waters 19 rent budget challenges? [email protected] In response to these inquiries, the Lowry Hill 2 www.hillandlakepress.com OCTOBER 16, 2009 CALENDAR

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Send ad and check to Hill & Lake Press, c/o from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. For sale at bargain prices will be Neighborhood Policing Plan and Burglary Jean Deatrick, 1821 Dupont Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55403, payable to Hill & Lake Press. There are an impressive collection of holiday decorative objects Prevention meeting for East Isles, Lowry Hill, and collectibles, including prized Department 56 mer- approximately 48 characters (letter, punctuation, Kenwood and Cedar-Isles-Dean neighbor- space, number) per line. chandise, along with beautiful one of a kind, handmade hoods. craft items and delicious baked goods. Prepare for the Neighborhood Policing Plan holidays, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas and even Neighborhood Policing Plans are created each year Easter. to outline the concerns and engagement for residents and the Minneapolis Police Department for each neigh- borhood. Neighborhood Policing Plans are a coordinat- ed effort between the community and Minneapolis LAU!CHI!G YOUR TEE! 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Literary Witnesses at Plymouth Congregational dees, and Holm’s books will be for sale at a reception Church is proud to announce an event in memory of in Guild Hall. beloved Minnesota poet, essayist and raconteur Bill Readers for the evening include Minnesota Poet Holm in celebration of the posthumous publication of Laureate Robert Bly, Holm’s wife Marcella Brekken, The Chain Letter of the Soul: New and Selected publishers Emily Buchwald and Daniel Slager, and Poems. Cosponsored by Milkweed Editions and poets Jim Heynen, Phebe Hanson, Jim Lenfestey, Joe Birchbark Books, the tribute will take place on Monday, and Nancy Paddock, John Rezmerski, among other November 2, 2009, at 7 PM. All proceeds from the free friends of Bill. Sonja Thompson, assistant music direc- will offering will support the Friends of the Minneota tor at Plymouth, will play selections of Holm’s beloved Library, Big Store/Library Renovation Project in honor Hayden and other classics on piano and organ as part of Holm. A free broadside will be distributed to atten- of the program, including accompanying the remark- able poem “Playing Hayden for the Angel of Death.” Following the publication of the essays The Launching Your Teen from page two Windows of Brimnes, Bill Holm began working with Milkweed Editions publisher Daniel Slager on the devoted to “Honoring the journey and time for grati- manuscript that would become The Chain Letter of tude,” with the question, “now what?” Didn’t Rilke the Soul. When Holm unexpectedly passed away in Bill Holm by Einar Falar advise us to “learn to love the questions?” Which may February of 2009, Milkweed decided to proceed with be the real strength of this book. It raises for us all the publication. Collecting the best and the newest poems, right questions, so that we may live them more con- The Chain Letter of the Soul paints a portrait of a man sciously, more fully. of great heart, broad vision, and startling prescience. Fulbright scholarship and the 2008 McKnight “This book will provide you with a map of what is Fans will recognize many of their favorites from Distinguished Artist Award. In addition to his poetry, stretching out in front of you (or perhaps what you are Boxelder Bug Variations (Milkweed Editions, 1985), Holm authored celebrated works of nonfiction includ- right in the midst of) and tools to help you find your The Dead Get By with Everything (Milkweed Editions, ing Eccentric Islands (Milkweed Editions, 2000), The way, light your way, and recognize your route,” 1991), and Playing the Black Piano (Milkweed Editions, Heart Can Be Filled Anywhere on Earth (Milkweed Hoolihan writes. “The experiences of others in the 2004) and discover new favorites as well. Editions, 2001), Coming Home Crazy (Milkweed ‘same boat’ will shed light on the experience as you Poet, musician, wit, and polemicist - Holm was one Editions, 2000), and The Windows of Brimnes travel. . . .The beauty of this trip – this launching of a of a kind. At the age of ten, Bill Holm - animated by (Milkweed Editions, 2007). An avid traveler, he regu- teenager into adulthood – is in honoring the passages youthful ambition and a strong affinity for music, lan- larly spent summers at his house on a fjord in Hofsós, as you travel through them, with an intentional eye on guage, and the mysteries of life - began assembling Iceland. Holm spent the rest of the year living in his the destination ahead.” “The Collected Poems of Wm. J. Holm, 1953.” Holm home town of Minneota in western Minnesota and Come hear more and share your stories when Patty went on to study English at Gustavus Adolphus teaching at Southwest State University until retiring in Hoolihan reads from her new book, Thursday, College in St. Peter, Minnesota, and the University of 2008, and playing the black piano. November 12, 7 -9 p.m. with her reading at 7:30 p.m. Kansas, where he earned his MA in English. He was at Birchbark Books. Book launch and “lauding” party the recipient of numerous awards, including a to follow at the Isles Market & Deli.

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As a branding guy, I ‘m pretty hard to shut up when offers zero dollars and few resources to schools to mar- school communities are viewing this new world order as it comes to extolling the value of a strong brand. A ket themselves. Especially in times of closing schools, a change that’s too much of a challenge to bear. They strong brand sets you apart from the competition. A removing choices, and freezing wages, it’s hard to agree need and appreciate the marketing point of view. Of strong brand can get you through tough times. After all that spending “soft” money on marketing is justifiable. greatest concern is might the schools going through a brand is most simply a But, as discussions about the future of education take change that lack marketing discipline lose out on this promise, a promise lived. A place, the words “we can’t just cut and save ourselves opportunity? MINNEAPOLIS brand is a trusting relationship. out of this situation” are constantly echoed, it seems As a branding guy, one who lives within HLP circu- As I look around, I see pri- that marketing needs to become a more everyday part of lation spitting distance of many other marketing pros, MINDS vate schools, Blake, Breck, the district’s vocabulary. I’d like to do this “shout out,” an invitation to fellow DeLaSalle, St Paul Academy, Education is highly personal. Relationships between marketers. Please consider how you may become Minnehaha Academy, and the teacher and student are its vortex. School community involved with helping to market our schools. Either help By Steve Kotvis likes, who obviously invest in surrounds the classroom. Branding and marketing of out with the school your child attends, used to attend, establishing their respective schools is not a top down hierarchal imposition. It the school down the street, or a school on the side of brands and then market, market, market. Just outside needs to be germinated starting with our school com- town you’ve hardly ever visited. As a volunteer, I’m and closely adjacent to our Hill & Lake neighborhoods, munities of teachers, parents and involved citizens. We starting to work with North (aka “New North”) High I’ve witnessed Charter Schools who have effectively see it in some of our own neighborhoods. Some very School and the Anwatin-Bryn Mawr-Emerson commu- carved off market niches to serve discrete consumer good marketing has been lead by school leadership nities to create some branding strategies and marketing segments. And by the way, have you noticed the bus teams in several of our schools. Know thyself. Build approaches. A General Mills marketer (no not my wife) stop signage promoting the “Choice is Yours” program? from strengths. Create and build strong relationships. has signed on to help another school. Please consider it. Those are our State funds invested in creating and plac- Teachers and staff who know their students and parents I promise it to be one of the most challenging and ing billboards that target low-income students in poorer do best. Schools with strong community education rewarding projects you will ever work on. Minneapolis neighborhoods to attend suburban schools. involvement thrive. Schools who have a cadre of volun- Its brand message apparently says making any choice teer resources are invaluable to creating and building Steve Kotvis, a Kenwood resident serves on a num- outside your own Minneapolis school district would be strong school communities and relationships. ber of Minneapolis Public Schools boards and commit- an improvement. The Changing Schools Options (CSO) plan has tees and offers a monthly perspective in the Hill & Within this competitive context, the Minneapolis shaken up a considerable share of the school communi- Lake Press “Minneapolis Minds” column. He can be Public Schools district does not do branding or market- ties. Changing school attendance boundaries, bus routes reached at [email protected], Facebook (Steve ing. The closest kin to the district performing marketing and new pathways from school to school along the K- Kotvis) and Twitter (f_go). would be the work of the communications department. 12 journey, look to offer new opportunity for school That’s where public relations professionals are necessar- communities to form their own identities. It’s a process ily obsessed with fulfilling public information and noti- that for some schools armed with marketing savvy will Women of the Vine Wine Tasting Set for Oct. fications requirements and thankfully developing seize the chance to establish themselves, to organize, to 23 at Gale Mansion improved media relations with the press. create their renewed brand strategy. But not all schools The Gale Mansion is hosting “Women of the Vine, Within this competitive context, MPS essentially have volunteers with marketing backgrounds. Some a wine tasting event to benefit The Minneapolis Branch of the American Association of University Women The Sleeping Giant, Duluth (AAUW) on Friday, October 23, 2009, from 6-9 p.m., By Carol White 2115 Stevens Ave., Minneapolis. The tasting will include more than 60 wines from across the globe, offered by six local wine distributors, By Carol White with the emphasis on women winemakers, vineyard The sleeping giant, Duluth, woke from its rusty, dusty slumber to realize it lay on the edge of “an ocean”. On owners and wine enthusiasts. Wines will be paired with the skuzzy waterfront was built a boardwalk with added gardens. Focus was put onto the shipping channel and lift spectacular appetizers prepared by Kevin Nichols, chef bridge. Warehouse buildings and factories were transformed into interesting shops to browse and a myriad of of the Gale Mansion. interesting eateries. People flock to Duluth now. One of the notable eateries is “Amazing Grace”, dubbed as the Special guests include Lynne Alpert, former owner “Best Bakery in Minnesota”, and the New York Times listed it as a great place to have breakfast. We lunched there of the New French Café and wine collector; Nan on veggie chili and home-baked 3 Pepper bread. Wow! This is wonderful! We don’t have anything like this in Bailly, owner and vintner, Alexis Bailly Vineyards; and Minneapolis, we thought. Annette Peters, wine importer. Ellen Kosmoski, well- Back home, I realized we do indeed have a restaurant like that, and it is right here in Hill and Lake Land - the known wine auctioneer, will conduct the auction, Isles Deli. Here you can special order your sandwich with desired protein and veggie elements and condiments, which will include a vast array of winesand other items, just like the Duluth cafe. As there, you order your desired beverage. Here there is an interesting variety of sal- Tickets are $50 if ordered online or by mail prior to ads, in addition. To finish, you can have ice cream OR one of Catherine’s delectable home-baked treats! October 20; tickets at the door are $60. 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Meet Your Neighbors, Leslie and Harriet Shank, and the Isles Ensemble

Craig Wilson interviews talented mother and daughter Harriet and Leslie Shank about their experiences playing in the Seattle Symphony and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra, life in a musical fam- ily and the Hill and Lake area’s very own Isles Ensemble and their upcoming concert on November 1st at 7 PM at Lake of the Isles Lutheran Church. Where did you both grow up? Harriet: I grew up in the hills of Oakland, California. Leslie was born and raised in Seattle. She left Seattle after high school to attend Mannes College of Music and the Juilliard School in New York City. You are both professional musicians, Harriet Leslie Shank played Cello with the Seattle Symphony and Leslie Harriet Shank plays with the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra and Isle Midwest at different times in our lives, and have visited one, aside from me and Joanne, live in this area. Ensemble. Music must have been an important Leslie and her family at Christmas time before moving However, one of our cellists, Laura Sewell, has family in family value in your household? Leslie: I grew up here. the neighborhood. Laura and I go way back. We were watching my mother go off to concerts dressed in ele- How do Minneapolis and Seattle compare? roommates in New York City for one year during our gant black, and found myself wanting to do the same Harriet: If you stepped on Seattle and flattened all the Juilliard years. It is great to play together again! thing! She played in the Seattle Symphony for 28 years. hills, you would have Minneapolis. They are similar in When is your next concert? Our first concert of In 1983 I made my debut with the Seattle Symphony that they both have big universities, a thriving arts com- the 09-10 season will happen on November 1st, at 7:00 and she was in the orchestra. That was a special con- munity, and lots of water! They both have a large pm. We will be playing a Haydn string quartet, Schubert cert for all of us. My Mom also played Wagner’s “Ring Scandinavian community as well. “Death and the Maiden” quartet, and I will be playing a Cycle” in Seattle many times, loving it more each time. You are a founder of the Isles Ensemble, what solo work for violin by Hungarian composer, Bela My brother was a talented cellist who also studied at the type of music do you perform? We started as a string Bartok. Instead of program notes, we choose to talk Juilliard School. During his brief career, he freelanced quartet, and grew into an ensemble of 8 so that we can about the pieces just before performing them. It is a in New York City, Los Angeles, was principal cello of vary our repertoire more. We play classical chamber very intimate venue, so we like to take advantage of our the Tucson Symphony, and played in orchestras in music, and like to explore works that are unusual. We close proximity to our audience. Afterwards, join us Valladolid and Granada, Spain. He was killed in a car mix some standards with eclectic, and occasionally downstairs for treats and juice! We love meeting every- accident in the hills outside of Granada in 1994. We throw in a guest artist or two if our repertoire requires one. Admission is $20 for adults, $10 for seniors, and will always miss him. My Dad was an engineer with the instruments other than violin, viola, and cello. free for children under 18. For directions to the church Boeing Company, which is what brought him to Seattle. What brought Isles Ensemble musicians and for other information about us, you can visit He played violin as a child, and has always loved the vio- together? It all started when violinist Joanne www.islesensemble.org. lin. He was great support to us when we were growing Opgenorth, who is also a neighbor, approached me to If you could play another musical instrument, up, and encouraged us to follow our dreams. form a group. She found the venue, and we are start- in addition to your principal instruments, what When did you start playing your respective ing our 5th year of concerts at the Lake of the Isles would you play and why? Leslie: I would like to instruments? Harriet: I started piano at 5, and cello Lutheran Church, which has ideal acoustics for cham- learn viola, which is similar to the violin, but larger and at 10. Leslie: I started piano at 7 and violin at 10. ber music. We all play in different ensembles around lower! It would be great to play viola in chamber music How often do you have to practice every day? the Twin Cities, but wanted to find a way to play togeth- as well as violin because the inner lines are very impor- Harriet: My goal is 2 hours a day, but I don’t always er. We enjoy presenting concerts together in a relaxed tant and satisfying to play. Harriet: I would go back to make it. Leslie: I try for 2-3 hours, depending on my and inviting setting. We always have a reception after the piano since I have experience with the repertoire. It orchestra rehearsal schedule. each concert so that we can mingle with our audience. would be fun to continue where I left off. Are your spouses musicians too? Leslie: My hus- Are other members from the Hill Lake area? No band, Joe Hagedorn, is a classical guitarist and member of the Minneapolis Guitar Quartet. We play together occasionally, and have a CD together. When did you relocate to Minneapolis? Leslie: I moved to Minneapolis in 1984 to join the St. Paul Chamber Orchestra. Harriet: My husband Bill and I moved here in 2006 to be near Leslie. Was a Minnesota winter a shock? Harriet: No, it wasn’t too shocking since we have both lived in the 6 www.hillandlakepress.com OCTOBER 16, 2009

THOMAS LOWRY PARK REAL ESTATE NEWS The friends of Thomas Lowry Park need volunteers and donations. It was a very dry summer and if it weren’t for the efforts of a few people such as Suzanne and Bill Payne, Barbara and Jimmy Fogel, Lee Tricker, and Todd Hesse and their diligent hard watering of the Park, the grounds would not have looked as lovely as they did. We are asking for additional volunteers to assist us with watering, weeding, trimming, and pruning all sea- son and for help on designated Spring and Fall Clean Up Days. Barbara Fogel meets volunteers the second Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. until noon beginning in May and ending in October to do whatever needs to be done. The Park Board cannot possibly keep up with all the duties necessary to maintain our beautiful jewel. We are also asking for ideas for fundraising activities for the future and would love your input. Some of the ideas that have come across our desk include an Art Tick Tock on the Tax Credit Means due to the slow sales pace. Crawl, music festivals, bake sales, ethnic food picnics, More “Last Call” Buyers SEPTEMBER 2009 STATISTICS OVERVIEW 1) There were 4,986 signed purchase agreements in “Shakespeare in the Park”, Pets on Parade (complete By Steve Havig September, up 23.5 percent from this time last year. with costumes and prizes) or just regular coffee parties President/Broker Owner GRI,CRS 2) 39.2 percent of pending sales in September were where neighbors just show up and visit and enjoy the Lakes Area Realty of Minneapolis 2009 President - lender-mediated. Park together. Minneapolis Area Association of Realtors We are counting on you. Please call us at 612-377- Buyer activity took another step up in September as 3) The overall median sales price for all properties 5555 (Barb Fogel) and ask what you can do or email the final days of the federal tax credit for first-time in September was $170,000, down 10.5 percent from a [email protected]. You can also donate to Friends home buyers ticked toward a November 30 deadline. year ago; that’s the lowest year-over-year decline in 17 of Thomas Lowry Park c/o 1800 Irving Avenue South, This goes against the trend in the Twin Cities housing months. Minneapolis, MN 55403. Your donation is tax market which dictates that things slow in September. 5) The median sales price of traditional homes in deductible. Let’s break down what’s happening into bite-sized bits. September was $200,712, down 5.3 percent from a year ago. Thank you in advance for your interest in the Park SEPTEMBER 2009 TOPLINE and for your help in maintaining the grounds and plant- 1) For the 15th consecutive month, there were more 6) Lender-mediated homes posted a September fig- ings. pending sales than there were the prior year. That’s a ure of $127,000, down 12.4 percent from a year ago. good, long run now. We’re obviously pleased with the positive signs 2) Prices are stabilizing due to strong buyer demand we’re seeing in our local market, but the ongoing reces- brought on by low mortgage rates and the federal tax sion and impending loss of the tax credit make the credit for first-time home buyers. Time will tell what future a bit uncertain. What we do know is that there the market looks like after the tax credit expires on will be less inventory remaining when this tax credit November 30, especially coupled with the seasonal thing is over. If it is extended, maybe more listings will slowdown associated with our Minnesota winters. follow to meet a new demand. But we can’t quite pre- 3) Buyers using the credit are in the 11th hour, so dict that one now. Although we’ve made it known r
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Connie Beckers, the stained glass artist, known creation to Friends of Loring Park. Connie Beckers glass looks different in different kinds of light,” she as The Goddess of Glass, and designer Reynaldo Diaz was selected as the stained glass artist to work with said. In 1995 for her 40th birthday Connie decided to took part in the dedication ceremony honoring the Reynaldo’s design. treat herself to a class in stained glass through memory of Carol Fox, I had the pleasure of meeting Connie and seeing her Community Education. She liked working in stained Loring’s first cultural arts work at her home studio in 2008. Her love affair with glass so much that she took additional classes at Gaytee center director on Saturday stained glass began when she was a child. “I spent a lot Stained Glass on 27th and Lyndale Avenue South. John Awakening September 26, 2009 in the of time looking at the windows in my Gaytee, the founder, moved to Minnesota in the early The Story of a spacious community church at different times of the day because stained 1900s, and Gaytee Stained Glass did all the stained glass Window room of the Loring Park A sk Diane to page 1 1 Arts and Recreation Center. By Diane Woelm The ceremony was part of the program for Friends of Loring Park’s twelve year celebration as an organization working with the Minneapolis Parks and Recreation Board to improve and beautify Loring Park. Friends of Loring Park com- Photo Contest missioned the creation of the stained glass window for the south quatrefoil window in the community room of the recently expanded Arts and Recreation Center in Loring Park. The south exposure gives people who are using the art center’s gracious community room full benefit from Minneapolis’ Kenwood area is picture perfect! the sun shining through the colors of the stained glass. The “Awakening” stained glass window is the first and That’s why The Kenwood Retirement Community only piece of stained glass art in any of our aims to capture the essence of this very special ß Minneapolis Parks. The window invites people to look Sarah Beth Photography up to a world of light…bringing joy, happiness, and area in a photo contest that’s open to all ages. peace to all. It invites us to look at ourselves. The concept of a stained glass window was first pre- Grand Prize $100 • Second Place $50 • Third Place $25 sented to The Board of Friends of Loring Park by Commissioner Jon Olson. A long time friend of Carole Deadline: Monday, November 30, 2009 Fox, he had thought the Loring Art Center which had no permanent art would be an ideal candidate for a For photo contest guidelines, visit www.thekenwood.net or call 612.374.8100. memorial to honor Carole Fox. He thought the stained glass window might be a per- fect fit for our Recreation and Art Center with its southern exposure creating a positive light force. Karl 825 SUMMIT AVENUE | MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55403 Reichert, local photographer and board member accepted the chairmanship of the committee to make it Serving seniors for more than 20 years, The Kenwood Retirement Community offers independent, assisted and short-stay apartments all happen. Karl brought in designer Reynaldo Diaz with high-quality services, amenities, activities and personal care. who created the design for the window and donated his 8 www.hillandlakepress.com OCTOBER 16, 2009

2009 Minneapolis Voter Information Minneapolis City Elections November 3, 2009 Polls are open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Minneapolis Elections Office www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us Call 3-1-1 weekdays 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. for more information How do I register to vote? You may register on the Web to find the address, a photo and map of your the precinct ballot counter in use since 2000. Election Day with state-approved ID. Or bring a neigh- polling place, and a sample ballot. What if I need help on Election Day? Voters bor to vouch for your residency and bring along bank How is my vote counted? All Minnesota voters unable to enter a polling place may register and vote statements or utility bills that show your current address. use a paper ballot. Each ballot, whether the voter uses without leaving their vehicles; Voters may bring some- Where do I vote? Use the Voter Precinct Finder on a pen or the new ballot-marking device, is inserted into one to help or ask the election judges for help.

Candidates for Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board, Minneapolis Board of Estimate & Taxation, Minneapolis City Council Wards 10 and &7, and Mayor of Minneapolis were emailed questions and the following candidates responded. Questions asked of the Park Board candidates were: 1: What skills do you have that qualify you to be a park board commissioner and leader for our parks? 2: Is there one issue facing the park board in the future that is crucial to the future of our parks? What is it and how would you resolve that issue? 3: Why do you think the Park Board generates controversy and criticism? 4: How will you make a difference on the park board? Due to limited space, only the first two questions are answered here. Please visit our website for complete answers to all the questions. Responses from the mayoral candidates who responded will also be at: www:hillandlakepress.com

AT LARGE CANDIDATES PARK BOARD park system. The Park Board has too much deferred north. I have follow through and am tenacious in get- Mary Merrill Anderson (incumbent) maintenance and not enough capital budgeted for ting a job done. I am a good listener and defender of #1: I have 32 years of professional experience, infrastructure going forward. What we have done so far neighborhood parks and constituent concerns. managing Park & Recreation programs and services is work hard for passage of the Legacy Amendment, #2: No. There are actually several with the most from Park Director to Superintendent. I am also com- establish the Minneapolis Parks Foundation, create bet- looming being the current economic downturn in our pleting my first term as a Park & Recreation Board ter partnerships with private entrepreneurs and society. The loss of Local Government Aid at the state Commissioner. I am passionate about Parks & increase State and Federal funding in an attempt to put and debts at the City really impact our system – these Recreation and the benefits which we enjoy in the liv- less of the burden on the local tax payer. We are going financial resources need to be restored and revisited to ability of our city because we have the number 1 Park to need to continue this work, working closely with the bring a more balanced financial picture to the park sys- & Recreation system in the country. I listen well and City to solve this infrastructure problem and set the tem. understand that I am working for the residents of stage for the next generation of Minneapolis park Park Board District 6 Meg Forney Minneapolis to be a good steward of our Park Land. users. #1: What skills do you have that qualify you to be a #2: I believe it is critical that the Park Board remain David Wahlstedt park board commissioner and leader for our parks? an independent elected Board, whose mission is to per- #1: I am an engineer, innkeeper, business owner & For more than 30 years, I have ‘gotten the job done’ manently protect, preserve and maintain the parkland entrepreneur. Our parks need these skills in order to through city-wide efforts like People for Parks and the and waters within the city and to provide quality recre- be able to create new destinations in the parks that Committee on Urban Environment (CUE) and project- ation programs for everyone but especially our chil- meet the needs of local communities and generate new specific activities like Lake Harriet Bandshell dren. I believe it is important to be in dialogue with the sources of revenue. I will bring to the park board a Fundraising. I am the only candidate who has been residents of our city about issues and opportunities creative and analytical approach to evaluating these appointed to over a half dozen of our Park’s Citizen within our Park & Recreation System. Our opportunities. I have been on boards large and small Advisory Committees, chairing two. I worked closely Neighborhood Park system is in critical need of and have learned the value of servant-leadership from with the Hill and Lake Press for over a decade when I resources and will need to be an emphasis in achieving my professional experience. was the Co-Editor, Writer and Layout Manager of The sustainability for the future. Our Urban environment, #2: Actually, I think there are two. The first I East Calhoun News ( Uptown Neighborhood News). including our trees is under attack from invasive species believe should always be a top priority of the board as #2: Is there one issue facing the park board in the and our own yard care practices, we have to change it may be more important than any other single respon- future that is crucial to the future of our parks? What this. sibility the board has - that is, selection of the very best is it and how would you resolve that issue? Tom Nordyke (incumbent) superintendent available. Each new board owes it to The Charter Commission’s efforts earlier this year to #1: I have served on the Board now for the past the citizens of Minneapolis to conduct a thorough both eliminate our Independent Park Board and the four years and have been President of the Board for review of peers, neighborhoods, employees, former Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) is an effort to the past two. I think we have accomplished a great deal board members, etc., talk to the current superintendent “streamline” the City structure. The City has gotten rid over the past four years for the City as a whole and for about it and decide if they have the best person for the of the Library Board, the NRP, merged the MCDA this community as well. I was a leader in working with job. The second is the issue of Park Board indepen- with the Planning Department and now seeks to elimi- Lisa Goodman to repave both Kenwood Parkway and dence. The threat from members of the city council to nate the BET. Instead of allowing the MPRB to be Lake of the Isles Parkway. I lead the work with the eliminate the Park Board, followed by the effort on the absorbed by the City, I will continue to seek full inde- neighborhood groups to ensure that the WiFi installa- part of the Park Board and others to gain complete pendence through Legislative action as Hennepin tion got full public input before moving forward. I independence makes this one of the hottest issues now. County established with the Three Rivers Park. have been a leader in returning civil and productive dis- I prefer to maintain the current system with the City Continued independence is essential so that the City of course to the Board and in pushing for government and Park Board working together with the Board of Minneapolis and the Park Board are not in “competi- that is more responsive to its constituency. I have a very Estimate as a mediator of sort. I would like to see us tion” for the same dollar. These entities have different good record of demonstrated leadership, and as a resi- establish true independence of the BET by adding missions: the City is responsible for basic services like dent of the CIDNA neighborhood have a clear per- three more elected members to give them the majority. Fire and Police, whereas the Park Board is the steward spective of the needs of this area of the City. Annie Young (incumbent) of the lands. The City is in need of revenue so devel- #2: The most crucial issue is finding a solution to #1: I am an experienced environmental leader and opment has become a driving force in these economi- the immense capital and infrastructure crisis facing the have a citywide perspective since I live south and work cally challenging times. There are eight highrises already on the north end of Lake Calhoun that breach the Shoreland Overlay District with heights exceeding 2 ½ stories and another due to break ground at Knox and You need new Underlayment. Lake Street. 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CANDIDATES RESPONSES FROM PAGE 9 Meg Forney continued from page 8 have been involved in politics for 15 years now, includ- commercial bank. When he worked for Farm Credit Board, and transfer all powers to the City Council, ing serving on the DFL Executive Committee, the DFL Banks ( Agri Bank)in St. Paul, he helped develop com- thereby silencing the Park Board’s voice in their tax levy Feminist Caucus Board, treasurer for the Library refer- plex funding strategies for the $10 billion bank. He setting. I am the only District 6 Commissioner endum and as precinct chair. I served in other capaci- worked there during the 1980s farm crisis, where many Candidate who has collaboratively supported the effort ties in our city, like being on the oversight committee farmers were foreclosed on. This was a difficult situa- to VOTE NO on this referendum (please go to for the construction of the downtown Library. And I tion for him, because grew up in a small farming com- SavetheBET.org website for more critical information). like talking to people about taxes. munity in Iowa. #2: The Board of Estimate has been around for 130 Park Board District 4 Anita Tabb Twice Michael served as the treasurer of the MN Ski #1: I became interested in Park Board issues a few years as a place where representatives from local gov- Council. He was the first person elected to serve as the years ago and have been present at Park Board meetings ernments have had to sit down and work together. The treasurer of the ManKind Project. Its goal is to change regularly for over two years, attending more than 90% Board is made up of the Mayor, the Council President, the world one man at a time. of the meetings and special sessions during that time. the City Council Chair of the Ways and Means As a commercial mortgage broker, Michael has So I am familiar with the issues facing our parks includ- Committee, a representative of the Park Board and two developed innovative solutions to complex multi mil- ing budget, facilities, programming and personnel. By independently elected people. Up until two years ago, lion dollar financial transactions. training, I received an MBA and am prepared to deal there was also a representative from the Library Board. Michael is one of those rare Geeks that considers with the financial and budget concerns facing all of our These folks have to work on three issues: how high your reading between the lines of foot notes to financial government organizations during this period of eco- property taxes will go; what the city will borrow money statements, an interesting and rewarding challenge. It’s a nomic downturn. And by nature, I am very inquisitive for; and overseeing the auditing, to ensure we have treasure hunt to find what has to be disclosed, but peo- and willing to take the time and make the effort to learn clean government. ple don’t want you to know about. the things that I don’t know. R. Michael Martens As a public policy wonk, he has served on the Public #2: While there are many issues currently facing the Long time Bryn Mawr (20+years) and Minneapolis ( Policy Committee of NAIOP, the largest commercial park board, our most difficult hurdle in the next few 30+ years)R. Michael Martens is making his first run for real estate organization in MN and the Legislative years will be a shrinking budget with an increased public office by running for the Minneapolis Board of Committee of the MN Multi Housing Association for demand for services. All predictions by the state Estimate & Taxation. (BET). He is running for one of more than 15 years. economist are that revenues will not be at a level suffi- 2 citywide public positions on the Board. DeWayne Townsend cient to fund current program obligations. We should Michael has served on the Bryn Mawr Land Use #1: 10 years experience with the Minneapolis expect to receive less money. Yet because of the con- Committee since its inception more than 8 years ago. Capitol Long Range Investment Committee, 30 years tinuation of the weak economy, citizens look to the Eighteen months ago the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood experience with the executive Committee of the parks for support in such areas as recreation, child care Association Board selected him to represent the neigh- Longfellow Community Council, 30+ years as a and community events. The lack of funding will be a borhood on the Bassett Creek Redevelopment research scientist. very difficult issue to resolve and will take the coordi- Oversight Committee (ROC) #2: Negotiates the maximum tax levy with the city nation of all government entities to provide necessary To the best of his knowledge, Michael Martens is and park board. Audits city departments (currently services for our constituents. But this is where it is of the only candidate running for BET, that has ever only on request). Buy and Sells tax revenue bonds for utmost importance to have input from all stakeholders worked as an auditor and managed an accounting city and other entities. Maintains certain documents on the common goals of our community. WE WILL department, including the incumbent running for re related to conflict of interest statements of city employ- NEED TO DEFINE OUR COMMUNITY PRIORI- election. ees. TIES AND TARGET OUR LIMITED RESOURCES Michael’s background makes him an excellent candi- Phil Willkie TOWARD THOSE PRIORITIES. We will not have date for BET. He has a BA in accounting & economics #1: I have passion. I jumped into this race because the means to do everything or be all things to all peo- from Luther College, Decorah, Iowa and an MBA in of my concern for the future of our parks. I have ple. But what we decide to do we should do very well. finance from the U of MN. been involved in politics and community organizing for We must be willing to coordinate with other govern- Michael has more than 30 years experience in 35 years. I was at the center of the AIDS epedemic in mental units such as the city and the schools to provide accounting and finance. He had two different audit the early 1980s. I helped set up servise organizations seamless government services. A family requiring after- positions for Honeywell. As the head of the account- that are stll running today. I have served on boards and school care for a child doesn’t care which agency pro- ing department for the Honeywell Credit Union, he raised money for several HIV/AIDS organizations and vides the service as long as the service is a quality and installed new reconciliation procedures, designed a new services that help vulnerable youth. I have also been affordable one. data entry system and made other improvements in the involved in the arts focusing on literary accounting systems and internal controls. He managed publishing,music education and presevation. I know a six-person accounting department for a $100 million Questions asked of the candidates for the Board of Candidates to page 1 5 Estimate and Taxation were: #1: Why do you consider yourself specifically qual- ified to be on the Board? #2: What are the responsibil- ities of the Board? Please explain what the Board does.#3: Why do we need the Board? Please go to our website for complete answers: www.hillandlakepress.com Carol Becker (incumbent) #1: I have over 20 years experience in public finance and public policy. I have a doctorate in public adminis-

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Palio judges chose the best in categories in the parade while little girls waited their turn to ride on the fire truck. Palio photos by Jean Deatrick The CIDNA fall festival is held each year at Park Siding Park in September. Beautiful weather added to the excitement of celebrating fall with neighbors, friends, and politicians.

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10th Ward Candidate Meg Tuthill and Kenwood School Crawl Park Board Kenwood School students and families marked the begin- Candidate John ning of the school year with the Annual Kenwood School Erwin at the Crawl. Kenwood School raised a record amount in sup- CIDNA Fall Festival. port of their arts residencies and educational program- ming. The weather cooperated and everyone had a great time supporting their school, greeting old friends and making new ones.

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beautiful. There is not a design like this in stained glass another glass work of hanging art that is displayed on anywhere. There is no detail missing in the window. one of her windows. The Process”, she explained, “once the design work is The next time I see a stained glass window I will done, is to make two identical copies of the pattern by look at it all very differently. Connie Beckers and tracing it with carbon paper. Then one carbon copy of Reynaldo Diaz definitely responded to Loring Park’s the design is laminated asthe cartoon or pattern onto desire to add to the beauty of our park with a beautiful which all the cut glass pieces are placed and matched for window. They were both proud to be part of the ded- size and fit. The other copy is cut apart ication ceremony for the window on September 26, into individual pieces which are then placed on the glass 2009, a tribute to the memory of Carol Fox, where to create the glass pieces. Copper foil tape is applied to they were asked to speak about their experience of cre- each piece, then the pieces are soldered together with a ating the window. Reynaldo’s mother, sister, and broth- smooth bead line and the piece is completed in the er-in law came up from Texas forthe dedication cere- Tiffany Tradition.” mony. The window took about 200 hours to complete. Ask Diane to page 15 Brin Glass installed the window. On this project Connie worked in collaboration with Reynaldo Diaz, another artist, and an apprentice Sarah Ruehmann. During my visit to Connie’s home studio I noticed a Ask Us Why glass creation on her dining room wall that was made of The Best Cost Less! pieces of mirror that had been either cut or broken so I asked about it. Connie explained that while she was trying to hang her mirror she dropped the mirror and the shattered pieces scattered. She picked up the pieces and glued them to the wall in an Awakening interesting design. The Story of a Window from page 7 “I like working with found objects and shapes of windows for The Basilica of Saint Mary on Hennepin scrap glass that I‘ve been saving for 13 years,” she said. Avenue in the Loring Park neighborhood as well as The shattered mirror was an accident that Connie many other churches in the city. Connie continued her saw value in, and exemplifies her approach to art which education in stained glass at the Jay Rin studio Glass in her own words is “to push boundaries and conven- Studios in Saint Paul. She made her first custom win- tional thinking.” She continued, “ I often buy a sheet dow in 1997, and in 1998 she started her own business of glass and just keep it around Pennies per sq. foot and registered herself as “The Goddess of Glass.” in one piece to admire the artistry and imagery in the She has come a long way since her first piece of creation of that sheet of glass. I’ve entered the state glass art, the large custom window hanging that she fair fine arts competition for nine years in a row and The Downtown Paint StoreTM donated to a church raffle where it sold for $55.00. been rejected each year”, she added. In 1515 Nicollet Avenue • Minneapolis That broke her heart since a window hanging of that the year 2008 she entered the Creative Activities com- (free parking in back) size would sell for $400.00 today. petition and won lst prize for a stained glass lamp and I asked Connie how she works with a design that is 4th prize for a used glass picture which was on exhibit 612-871-1155 created by another artist such as the design for The at the Minneapolis Foundation in a group show of Loring Park Recreation Center south North Minneapolis artists. The stained glass lamp is a window. Connie said, “I had tears in my eyes, it was so Frank Lloyd Wright inspired creation as is Vote on November 3! Focused on key issues! • Strengthening Public Safety. Meg will support full police staffi ng, youth crime prevention programs, and efforts to enhance neighborhood livability. • Reinforcing City Finances. Meg will work to ensure city tax dollars are spent wisely on basic services needed by all Minneapolis residents. • Promoting Green Policies. Meg will help the city increase sustainability, promote the new green economy, add more green space, and plant more trees. Working for you! • Meg will listen to you and attend your neighborhood and community meetings. • Meg will return open, responsive, inclusionary constituent relations and service to the 10th Ward. • Meg will make sure that everyone has an opportunity for input on neighborhood issues. • Meg will bring neighborhood groups, residents, and businesses together to produce the best ideas.

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THE BRIDGE FOR YOUTH CEDAR ISLES DEAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION GOOD !EIGHBOR MEETI!G By Don Ostrom, Associate Secretary SEPTEMBER 22, 2009 CID!A OPPOSES REZO!I!G ALO!G MID- Project Reenergize, which will provide cash rebates to MEETI!G MI!UTES TOW! GREE!WAY homeowners for specific energy efficiency improve- Bridge staff members present: Residential property north of the Midtown ments to their homes (more information available at Nikki Beasley Greenway should not be rezoned to a higher density, www.projectreenergize.org). Todd Jeffers according to a resolution passed unanimously by t he As usual at CIDNA meetings, there was also a dis- Deena McKinney board of directors of the Cedar Isles Dean cussion of the proposed Southwest Light Rail Transit Ed Murphy Neighborhood Association (CIDNA) at the monthly (LRT) route between Eden Prairie and downtown Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association (LHNA) meeting on October 6. Minneapolis. CIDNA transit committee chair Matt members present: The resolution is a response to the proposal by the Dahlquist said the Technical Advisory Committee Randi Lyders city of Minneapolis that a number of parcels in (TAC) of the Southwest LRT had approved a route that Peggy MacRae CIDNA be up-zoned to greater density. The changes will go through the low density residence and parkland Craig Wilson would include: area of the Kenilworth corridor, instead of the route Discussion items: 1) Cedar Lake Shores Townhomes from R1 to R5 favored by CIDNA that would use the Midtown Noise outside the Bridge “after-care” building: 2) 6 parcels between Chowen Ave. S., Chowen Place, Greenway for stops in Uptown and other high density Neighbors indicated that some Bridge staff and stu- and St. Louis Ave. from R1 to R3 areas of the city. The studies prepared by the profes- dents have begun to use the steps and sidewalk area 3) 3 parcels at the corner of Drew Ave. S. and W. sional consultants had questionable numbers on rider- outside the Bridge’s newly designated “after-care” Lake St. from R2B to R3 ship and other topics. The preferred route will be fur- house on W. 22nd St. for extended, loud conversations 4) Dean Court (presently Calhoun Isles Association) ther considered within the next month by the Public between two or more staff and/or students. Some from R5 to R6 Advisory Council, whose members represent proposed conversations include loud swearing from students as 5) 8 parcels on Xerxes Ave. S. north of 29th St. (All stations along the route, and the Hennepin County well. Ed observed that there are other areas away from but one of these is a down-zoning to R3. The 8th par- Board of Commissioners, and later on by the the street for staff and students to congregate. He’ll cel is from R2B to R3.) Metropolitan Council. ask them to “keep moving” as they pass through that Single-family residences are located next to all In two other actions, the board elected Gail Lee as area and remember that neighbors can hear their con- parcels in 1 through 4 above. There have been received elector and Ed Bell as alternate at the Neighborhood versations. numerous comments from owners of these residences Revitalization Program (NRP) elections on November Food deliveries: Neighbors indicated that food who bought their property expecting that their proper- 19, and CIDNA’s current president Art Higinbotham delivery trucks have again begun to park on W. 22nd St. ty and adjacent property would not be up-zoned. The and long-time former president David Shirley offered when they make deliveries. This causes a significant proposed maximum density of all these parcels would to go through the numerous boxes containing CIDNA traffic hazard as cars try to get around from both direc- increase dramatically, adversely affecting the livability of files from years past and determine what should be tions. Todd will contact vendors Instant Whip and the single-family residences nearby, retained. Cisco, and ask them to park in the alley for deliveries. The CIDNA resolution will be brought forward to Because the city will be holding an election in Client drop-offs: At Craig’s suggestion, the Bridge the public hearing of the Minneapolis City Planning November on the first Tuesday of the month, the date will investigate creating a “designated drop-off area” Commission, at 4:30 on October 26 at City Hall. the CIDNA board usually meets, the next meeting of just south of W. 22nd St. (on the west side of Emerson Minneapolis City Council member Lisa Goodman the board will be Tuesday, December 1, 6:30 p.m. at the Ave.) for squad cars and other vehicles dropping off was present at the CIDNA meeting. She said that while usual meeting place, the Jones-Harrison Residence, clients at the Bridge. she does not necessarily agree with the sentiments 3800 Cedar Lake Avenue. Staff parking: Neighbors indicated that Bridge expressed in the resolution, she would oppose the zon- staff have been parking on W. 22nd Street instead of in ing changes because that is what the neighbors want. the previously designated Temple Israel lot spots. She said her typical method of operation on such issues Nikki and Deena reported that Temple Israel has indi- is to represent the views of the affected neighborhood A Poem that may be appropriate for All Souls Day cated that they can no longer park in the Temple’s lot people, whatever her own views may be. November 2. Goodman also reported to the board on a number several days a week, which makes it hard to know when Grandfathers #2 they can park there. Ed indicated that he was unaware of other city issues, including the development of the pedestrian master plan, the increasing costs to the city Grandfathers of grandfathers are long gone, of this. He said he will instruct Bridge staff to begin Still to the heart they bring a song. to use the lot again immediately. He indicated that of the pensions of retired police and fire officers, and Bridge board member Ellen Wolfenson could help Song of time when life was new serve as a liaison to Temple Israel on this issue if need- Its joys, pains and disappointments few. ed. The Bridge for Youth meeting concluded Bridge anniversary celebration: Ed mentioned that Grandfathers of grandfathers in those days the Bridge will be celebrating its 40th anniversary with Tours of the Bridge: Staff welcomes LHNA resi- Met each step with lavish praise. events next year, and the neighborhood will be invited dents to visit the Bridge’s newly remodeled facilities. to join in the celebration. There are two scheduled tours each month. For a Urging that small striving one Meeting rooms available: Todd mentioned that the schedule, interested neighbors can call the Bridge at To gain position in fate’s run. Bridge now has two meeting rooms that it would be 612-377-8800 or check online at www.bridgefory- happy to make available for community use, often on outh.org. Craig also noted that the Hill & Lake Press Grandfathers of grandfathers yet may be found short notice. The larger room can seat about 50 peo- is a good way to “get the word out” about ongoing or In grandson’s stride and voice’s sound. ple; the smaller room can accommodate 15-20 people. special events. Neighborhood security: Craig reported to Bridge Strong proof that life’s not meant to end staff that there has been a possible rise in neighbor- but joyfully from grandfather to grandfather hood criminal activity, including buildings entered Next meeting: The Good Neighbor group will blend. through screens and garages. He suggested that the continue to meet twice a year to share information and Bridge could consider installing one or more security ideas. The next meeting will be scheduled around cameras as an extra “eye” in the neighborhood. Bridge the end of March 201 0; Randi will initiate schedul- Stephen R. Alderson staff liked this idea and Todd will evaluate further. ing.

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OCTOBER 16, 2009 www.hillandlakepress.com 13 LOWRY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association Board Minutes October 9, 2009 By Janet Hallaway, President Twins fever was in full swing on Tuesday evening as crimes in our neighborhood. Welcome, Eddie! be part of LHNA’s Environment Committee. Yes, the boys faced off against Detroit to determine who Speaking of crime, do you know how to deter it on 7AM – didn’t I tell you these folks are dedicated? would claim the divisional title and the right to face the your block? Stop by Temple Israel on October 20 from Madeleine Lowry reported that one of the most dreaded Yankees. As Lowry Hill residents tuned in, a 6 to 8:30 PM to meet police representatives that serve frequent topics residents email LHNA about is prop- handful of Lowry Hill residents made their way down to our neighborhood. I guarantee you will walk out having erty taxes. With that in mind, LHNA is hosting an the Kenwood Rec Center for the October Board meet- learned something you didn’t know before. This forum educational forum to explain the hows and whys of ing just as the Dome action was heating up. Bummer! is sponsored by the Minneapolis Police Department and LHNA to page 14 Board members David Weinstein and Rob Reul, sea- your neighborhood organizations. soned technology users, deliberately placed their game LHNA board member Craig Wilson attended a monitoring iPhones atop the formica tabletop in the neighborhood meeting with representatives from The Rec center “board room”. An informal motion was Bridge for Runaway Youth. Last year LHNA signed a passed that they should report game results throughout “good neighbor” agreement with them, agreeing to the meeting. work with The Bridge on neighborhood issues. The City Council Member Lisa Goodman, who could meeting was productive. The Bridge employees will have had tickets for the game, chose to attend Lowry park their cars at Temple Israel, reducing parking on the Hill’s board meeting. How’s that for dedication! She street. Police will drop kids off in designated areas, also reported that the Commander for the 5th police reducing traffic congestion on Emerson. We will keep you informed and pay precinct, Kris Arneson, had been transferred to the Jackie Mattingly has volunteered her services to the attention to every detail~ downtown district. Kris had developed a terrific rela- LHNA board. Watch for her regular articles in this We are absolutely dedicated to tionship with the board, quickly responding to board paper on “All You Wanted to Know About Boulevard member inquiries on behalf of residents, and regularly Trees But Were Afraid to Ask”. LHNA receives lots of follow-up & follow through. attending board meetings. Good news! Eddie Frizell is questions on how to replace trees and how to arrange Call us Today ! her replacement. Eddie has also served our neighbor- for stump grinding once a tree has been removed. Margaret Thorpe Richards Mary Thorpe-Mease hood well, attending meetings, listening to citizen con- Jackie has volunteered to get you the answers! Stop by Mobile: 612-770-6402 Mobile: 612-669-2806 [email protected] [email protected] cerns, and educating us on how police work to solve Kenwood Isles Deli on Oct 22nd at 7AM if you want to Coldwell Banker Burnet ȱȱȱ

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KENWOOD ISLES AREA ASSOCIATION LOWRY HILL NEIGHBORHOOD October Board Meeting Minutes ASSOCIATION By Amy Lucas From page 1 3 KIAA meeting was held on October 5, 2009. station location is governed by the neighborhoods and your property taxes. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, Chair Michael Bono called the meeting to order at local council members/elected officials and their deci- November 17 at the Walker Art Center from 6-8:30PM 7:00 p.m. Board Members present: Michael Bono, sion making process/input. Station area planning will for this event. Madeleine observed, “I believe people Chair, Terry Campbell, Jeanette Colby, Eric Lind, Amy start next year and multiple stations will be studied; 21st will show up for this forum even though it is over the Lucas, Martha McLaughlin, Josine Peters, Ed Pluimer, and Thomas station/numbers/access will be studied dinner hour. We each invest thousands of dollars in Pat Scott, Kathy Williams and Roy Williams. extensively. Dorfman also stated that there is not property taxes each year—big stakes.” Others present: Lisa Goodman, City Council 7th enough land at 21st and Thomas for redevelopment. Newcomer Roy Rudrava attended his first LHNA Ward; Maggie Mercil, Kenwood Rec Center Director; Stations are determined by Cost Effective Index board meeting. Unbeknownst to board members, he 12 Kenwood residents, 5 Cedar-Dean-Isles residents (CEI) which looks at construction costs, ridership, trav- was diligently monitoring Twitter feeds throughout the and 1 Lowry Hill resident. el time savings and commute/reverse commute num- meeting. As the meeting neared a conclusion, Roy Treasurer’s Report – Roy Williams bers. Dorfman thought the final numbers might not jus- shouted out, “The Twins won!” A cheer went up and Sept expenses included $264 for newsletter mailing. tify a station or ‘park and ride’ at 21st and Thomas. the meeting adjourned at 8:56 PM. Balance on 9-30-09: $35,052, with payment of $250 to Mitigation will be part of the process; some past support Palio still to be made. examples include ballasted tracks and limiting sounds City Council Update and vibrations. 32% of budget is for mitigation and Lisa Goodman (7th Ward) EPA approves impacts. KIAA continued Announced energy efficiency program: Project Maintenance facility is needed; Commissioner ReEnergize. Visit www.projectreenergize.org. Dorfmann supports a facility at the west in Walker Library-Pat Scott National Night Out was very successful with over Hopkins/Minnetonka/Eden Prairie. July meetings for community input were held and 1,000 city-wide events. Park Board will be a consulting party to approve Henn. Co. has funding in capital budget (approx $12.5 City is preparing to adopt the Minneapolis final plan including separation of light rail from vehicu- million) to rebuild library; a Walker Library Pedestrian Master Plan. Visit lar traffic and paths. Meeting participants were especial- Community Advisory Council has been formed and www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/pedestrian/pedestrian-mas- ly concerned about the LRT-Cedar Lake Parkway inter- meets semi-monthly. A Request for Proposal (RFP) terplan.asp. section. A tunnel is probably impossible due to water process is expected in early 2010 for a new, above- Announced appointment of Inspector Eddie Frizell, levels and an overpass, which is currently included in the ground library. new Commander 5th Police Precinct. DEIS study, would have major mitigation issues. Update on NRP-Pat Scott [email protected]. The precinct is Dorfman also explained that eminent domain and tak- David Rubedor has been hired as Senior Project looking at livability crimes and has additional patrols ings are very expensive. Manager of the new Neighborhood and Community around the lakes while the lights are temporarily out. Traffic patterns are part of the Environmental Relations (NCR) Department. He will work directly City will be in court next week regarding 2 closed Assessment Worksheet (EAW) and Dorfman supports under Steven Bosacker, City Coordinator. The pension funds that could have major impact on reviewing related issues with residents, neighborhoods progress of the formation of the Neighborhood and Minneapolis’ property tax levy in 2010 and beyond. A and engineers to address impact. Community Engagement Commission (NCEC) can be community meeting regarding property taxes will be FTA drives the process. The SWLRT Policy followed at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/ncr. held Tues, Nov 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Walker Art Advisory Committee (PAC) decides alignment and mit- The NRP Policy Board will continue for at least Center. Patrick Born, director of Mpls Finance Dept, igation. The Draft Environmental Impact Statement another year; citizen reps to the 2010 Policy Board will will lead discussion. (DEIS) is near completion and the Final EIS will take be elected in Nov, and the Board agreed that Pat Scott Southwest LRT Update – Hennepin County two additional years. will continue as KIAA’s “elector.” Commissioner Gail Dorfman The Federal Section 106 Review is mandatory and Announcements-Pat Scott Commissioner Dorfman received prepared ques- reviews all historic properties affected by the transitway; Park Board Candidates Forum, co-sponsored by tions regarding the Southwest LRT transitway and pro- this process is just starting. KIAA and CIDNA, will be held Tues, Oct. 20 from posed station at 21st and Thomas. All of the plans must have municipal review/con- 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Kenwood Rec Center/School Gym. The Technical Advisory Committee recently voted sent. Community input is mandated. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. in favor of the Kenilworth alignment; the Policy 2 Minneapolis council members sit on the PAC. Advisory Committee will vote on Oct. 14th; a public Council Member Remington supports the Uptown Reminder: The next KIA A Board meeting will hearing before Henn Co Rail Authority will be Oct 20. route and Council Member Lilligren supports the be held on Monday, November 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Met Council will make a final decision on Nov. 3. Kenilworth alignment. at the Kenwood Recreation Center. The public is wel- Dorfman agreed that 1000 potential riders at the KIAA Board Member Eric Lind pointed out that come to attend these monthly meetings. proposed 21st and Thomas Street station seemed the FTA has begun to review the CEI differently under abnormal. This number assumes a ‘park and ride’ lot the Obama administration, and this could impact align- would accommodate 150-200 cars. It was explained that ment and mitigation decisions.

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CANDIDATES RESPONSES FROM PAGE 9 how to read spread sheets both for my own accounts (two retail, one vinyl only record label), served as ply a reflection of the stated goals of the SADP. I and for the organizations that I have served. I was elect- Executive Chef for three storefronts in South would look at running the city more efficiently by low- ed to the Hennepn Conservation District in 2006 and Minneapolis since 2002 (all specializing in healthy and ering staff pay to reflect base+incentives to make sure now serve as vice chair. We work with other govern- organic cuisine), served as Cafe Manager at a fourth that the employees are invested in the projects they ment units, muncipal,county, state and community eatery, acted as Program Manager for county-wide non- work on. I would also look at efficiency projects per- watershed organizations to implement sound enviro- profit that worked in tobacco education and prevention taining to energy and waste to ensure the city is not mental practises for youth in rural Minnesota, a post where I also orga- wasting resources such as paper and energy, as well as #2: The board approves the maximum tax levies and nized to secure the successful passage of a local clean putting it on the staff to find cost-saving things. debt for both the City and Park Board and ooversees indoor air ordinance and the statewide MN Freedom to Also, and this is very important, I want to set up a the internal audit. Breathe Act (Bemidji, Beltrami County), worked as a program like Pittsburgh did, getting like-minded busi- Questions for City Council candidates: #1: Why do Substitute Teacher for all grade levels, etc. nesses and non-profits together to work toward city you consider yourself qualified to represent and lead The most important responsibility of a city council goals to ensure that we are utilizing the private sector your ward and what do you consider your most impor- member is a dedication to constituency service. Should and charities as a means to advance similar goals and tant responsibility as a council member? #2: How do I be elected, my decades of professional experience in create jobs you reconcile the needs of the City on issues such as private enterprise, the hospitality industry and public Meg Tuthill Ward 10 development, zoning, and revenue needs with the senti- policy guarantee Ward 10 residents an unprecedented #1: I have lived and worked in the community for 40 ments of your ward residents who want lower taxes? level of honest, open and timely service. years. I am a founding member of LHENA. We started #3: Will you stay in touch with your constituents and if #2: I will devote my time on the council to develop- the first recycling program out of the back of our gro- so, how will you do so? Please see our website for com- ing innovative revenue streams that are not dependent cery store [24th and Dupont] in 1970. The city wasn’t plete answers to the questions: upon astronomically increasing taxes on a yearly basis. even talking about recycling at that time. www.hillandlakepress.com For example, far more research must be devoted to I sat on the board of Community Crime Prevention finding funding via grants from longstanding founda- Pilot Project in Minneapolis. We were the Southside Dan AlvinWard 10 tions that already award millions of dollars a year to neighborhood that was commissioned by the #1: For my entire adolescent and adult life, I have worthy projects. My experience in the non-profit sector Governor’s Crime Task Force. been immersed in local, small retail and wholesale busi- makes me an ideal candidate to identify, pursue and I was instrumental in bringing Mueller Park to nesses, management and leadership in the hospitality secure these resources. Lowry Hill East. I have volunteered in Minneapolis industry, performing and promoting music and art, Matthew Dowgwillo Ward 10 Public Schools for 35 years. public policy organizing, consensus-based decision #1: I am an experienced leader that will bring fresh I was instrumental in changing the zoning in Lowry making and local politics. ideas, using technology and professional advice to make Hill East to save our housing stock from being torn I have owned and operated three small businesses city operations more efficient. A young entrepenuer down for apartment buildings. I did research, organized that understands finacial restraint and the need to meet and attended meetings with the city planning staff, Z & Ask Diane from page 11 goals and get maximum benefit from any effort. P, council members and all of the other stake holders. 1. Successful entrepenuer working with marketing We were 6 people strong – the city thought we were 120. Others present at the ceremony included the direc- and technology. a. run a website and IT company that I was a founding member of the South Hennepin tor of Loring Park, Diane Moe, the president of performs services for over 60 local businesses. b. famil- Business Association. I have sat on committees to help Friends of Loring Park Lee Frelich, and our founders, iar with new technologies and ways to implement them coordinate the county, city, businesses, and neighbor- Ione Siegel and Dottie Speidel. Bob Fine, Annie to make the city more efficient hoods on 2 paving projects for Hennepin Avenue. Young, and Commissioner Jon Olson were there as was 2. Great local education at the UMN: a. BS I have owned and operated a business on 25th and my good friend Arlene Fried who knew Carol Fox per- Economics; b. BS Environmental Science (concentra- Hennepin for 30 years. sonally and especially those people who donated the tion in Policy & Law) The single most important responsibility of a coun- treats for our “Party On The Pond”: Dunn Bros. 3. Great work experience including a. working with cil person is constituent service. By that I mean, return- Coffee, Lunds Uptown Bakery, Kowalski’s, Coborns large building finances and equity building for home ing calls promptly, attending [staying for the entire] Delivers, Cafe Lurcat, Joe’s Garage, The Loring owners via North Country Cooperative Development community meetings. Listening to the concerns of the Kitchen & Bar, Sodexo/MCTC Culinary Arts Fund b. Research with local lakes for 3 years in college. folks in the ward and representing them in matters that Program, and The Woman’s Club of Minneapolis. 4. Personal Experiences: a. Travel to nearly every conti- pertain to the well being of our community. The next Sing-A-Longs are on October 20, 2009, nent on the globe has given me a good world view and #2: We must be cognizant of development that is November 17, and December 15, Tuesday evenings at understanding. b. Repairing my home and dealing with sustainable to our ward and the city. I will work with the 7:00 P.M., with Dan Chouinard at the piano and Bob budget, I know what people are going through in community and the developers to create development White on Violin, free and open to the public. Uptown! c. work regularily with younger people and see that is appropriate for our community and serve the Media Xpress donated the printing for the” Party room to involve them in local government and their needs of our citizens.. I am always and always will be On The Pond” program as well as the first 200 cards communities to make it safer and nicer available to all stake holders and will consider all sides that were sold. The sale of the cards brought in #2: The Small Area Development Plan adressed when making decisions for the betterment of our com- $350.00 toward our new stained glass window. Single many of these issues. The rezoning of Uptown is sim- munity. cards are $2.50 each, and a packet of 5 is $10.00 For Candidates to page 1 6 information on how you can purchase these beautiful note cards depicting our new stained glass window that can be used for thank you notes, hol- 2133 KENWOOD PARKWAY, MINNEAPOLIS iday greetings, and birthday and friendship notes please Ideal Location on “Mary Tyler Moore” Street call me at 612-872-8284. Lake of the Isles View • 5 BR/5 BA • 6000 SF • $1,250,000 We have about $1100 left to pay off the window, thanks to all of our generous donors such as Highland Bank and others. You may mail your check for cards or donations to: Friends of Loring Park, .P.O. Box 52074, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 16 HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 16, 2009

CANDIDATES RESPONSES FROM PAGE 9 Kim Vlaisavljevich Ward 10 cerns and address the needs of constituents. ates. #1: The working relationship between the city coun- As a member of the City Council during some of I believe we need to look at two big picture solution cil and the constituency has been lost in the past years. the most difficult times for local government in recent to our budget problems. We need to advocate for I would like to re-establish these channels with regular history I have the on the job training and experience changes at the State level that would allow Minneapolis neighborhood information sessions and meetings. My needed to lead the city as we move into a slow eco- to keep more of the $350 million plus city residents and career experience and education in the area of financial nomic recovery. Serving on the board of the Family visitors pay in sales taxes to the State, rather then rely- management and analysis has prepared me for many of Housing Fund and City/County Homeless Task force ing on the diminishing state aid (LGA) we currently the difficulties local government is facing. I am a take has taught me that safe & affordable housing is critical receive back from the state. In 2003 LGA payments to charge individual who solves complex financial issues for healthy and safe neighborhoods and a productive Minneapolis were around $126 million and as of 2009 on a daily basis. My goal is to bring solutions to the city business environment. Serving on the board of the they are around $56 million. This is one of several rea- council that will benefit both the city and the con- Convention and Visitors association/ Meet sons revenue from property taxes has increased and this stituents. I can bring fresh ideas and openness because Minneapolis has reinforced my opinion of the impor- trend can't continue. In addition, we need to look at I am not representing any special interest or preset tance of a clean, green, vibrant and functioning 24 hour alternative ways of providing services in our City and be agenda. The most important part of being a city coun- downtown. As Chair of the City's Community and open to consolidation, cooperation and reform with cil member is to be accountable, truthful, and honest to Economic Development committee I have lead efforts other levels of government. Merging the City and the constituents. to close the unemployment gap, invest in infrastructure County Health Departments as they have done in St. #2: There are multiple ways to reconciling issues to support future development, refine our support for Paul for example might be one option to continue to around development, zoning, revenues, and the need the Arts as economic development and help finance provide public health services while coordinating with for lower property taxes. It starts by electing officials small businesses. Serving on the Zoning and Planning the County which is already doing much of this work. with strong leadership skills who will make good deci- and Health Energy and Environment committees has As for development and zoning issues, the City is sions on behalf of the community not themselves. made me certain the city has a role to play in environ- required to permit projects that meet the zoning in Zoning requirements should benefit the many, not the mental and energy issues as well as pursue the vision of place to move forward as long as they do not seek few. Development contracts cannot all be structured smart growth in our city with neighborhood scale and exceptions from the zoning code and comprehensive with tax rules that take from the tax base. Zoning and character. As a member of the Ballpark, Convention plan. Much of the conflict over development over the development are a function of revenue. Therefore if Center and Planetarium implementation committees, I years is as a result of developers wishing to build some- the projects are costing the city and zoning is driving have an even greater appreciation for the role that civic thing not allowed as a right under the existing zoning or business out of the city. Residents in the ward will be buildings and projects can play in building neighbor- projects that are larger, more dense or out of character stuck with the tab. It’s a fine balance of using tif financ- hoods and community. The experience I have gained with the existing neighborhood. While 90% of devel- ing as a tool not the primary means of doing business. over the years and citywide leadership I have offered opment projects to not cause great conflict or contro- The city should facilitate projects not be a partner get- has prepared me to lead in the next four years. versy in neighborhoods, the 10% that do create ting stuck with all the operating and facility mainte- #2: Property taxes are regressive and as a city we unavoidable conflict that I am often called on to medi- nance expense which is preventing the city from pro- can't continue to reply on this source of revenue to ate. In most cases, the differences of opinion can be viding basic services and causing tax levies to sky rock- fund local government. However, given the current tax negotiated and projects move forward, in cases where et. This November the voters have a choice to change structure passed on to us by the State, we need to real- this is not possible I have listened to the immediate things or leave it as it is. ize our city can't continue to increase services while neighbors, neighborhood associations and interested Lisa Goodman Ward 7 (incumbent) reducing taxes. Experience has proven to me the organizations and after having all of the information #1: The most important responsibility of a council importance of building coalitions and private public and facts made a decision, even difficult decisions that member is to represent the views, opinions and con- partnerships in order to deliver services more efficient- preserves the character and scale of our existing neigh- ly as well as be open to change in the way the City oper- borhoods. Michael Katch Ward 7 #1: Having closely followed the actions of our city council for years, I believe I am well qualified when it comes to evaluating the hard choices that we must make as they relate to our city's budget, and our obligation as citizens to provide municipal services for our common good. Having managed my family business and strug- gled with making payroll and paying bills with a shrink- ing budget, I believe I am eminently qualified to make prudent longsighted choices in the circumstances facing the city now. Having spent more than half my life in the financial markets, I believe I am undenaibly quali- fied to evaluate and improve our city budget. With the help of then-Rep. Carol Molnau and then- Rep. Tom Workman, I wrote the Small Passenger Vehicle Section of the 1999 Omnibus Transportation Act, bringing it up-to-date with Federal legaislation while protecting local businesses. I believe this shows I am qualified to do the legislative work involved. I cur- rently sit on the Citizen's Budget Advisory Committee for Minneapolis Public Schools and I am a founding member of their Strategic Planning Commission. I believe this work demonstrates my qualifications in cooperative governance systems. Minneapolis Bike Race Photo by Dorothy Childers I have a strong moral compass that was instilled in me at my mother's knee, and I can not be persuaded to take the easy path. I will always look past short-term convenience and try to prepare for our long term futures. I certainly believe that if I am elected, I will be mandated to serve the entire community and not just those who supported my election. I believe that we must preserve our liberty, and the rights of the individ- ual first and foremost. I will seek fairness and equality for our home owners, renters, and members of all our minority groups. Neighborhood stability and public safety will be my watchwords during my term on the city council. #2: The flaw in this question is that development and the collection of revenue are somehow joined together. As far as zoning issues are concerned, we Scheduling Winter Trimming must incorporate our neighborhoods' small area plans Candidates to page 18 OCTOBER 16, 2009 www.hillandlakepress.com 17

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Keip Project Smith from Tree trust was also in attendance. The trio Project funding and support received from its families By Cecilia Michel thanked everyone for the time, patience, support, and as well as neighbors. Plans for future improvements A soft rain sprinkled the four young elm trees stand- inspiration needed to make the Project a reality. include additional fencing to match the Project fencing ing tall in the new green space created by the Kenwood Attendees included Susan Craig, past Kenwood princi- as well as a rain garden and another brick donor pillar Environmental Improvement Project at Kenwood pal, NRP committee members from KIAA and at the northwest corner of the playground. Those inter- School on a recent Saturday morning. On October 3rd CIDNA as well as Jerome Ryan from East Isles, Lowry ested in buying a brick for the new donor pillar may contributors to the KEIP Project gathered to celebrate Hill President Janet Hallaway, and Carol White, contact Kristi Pearson at [email protected]. its completion warmed by its success and the company Kenwood Garden Club leader. of thirty attendees. The Kenwood School community appreciates the School children and neighbors alike are already enjoying the new space. With four trees and soil enriched permeable ground to capture storm runoff, the area enhances visibility at the busy corners of Penn Avenue and 21st Street and reduces the heat island in the playground. This adds an environmentally responsi- ble as well as attractive sight near the area’s cluster of GREAT HOMES, GREAT NEIGHBORS local businesses. Past Project Chair Sanja Degarmo along with Kristi Pearson hosted the celebration and conversation with The Kenwood Deli providing hot coffee for all. Jared

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WHERE WE ARE NOW Jean Deatrick: 612-377-5785 Lloyd Smith Several months ago, Hill & Lake Press published a Managing Editor Residential Deliveries: story written by Vanessa Dayton. She told of her fam- 1821 Dupont Avenue South, [email protected] Minneapolis, MN55403; ily’s frustration with two years of vandalism that has [email protected] occurred at her home in Lowry Hill. Her article did Hill & Lake Press is a non profit nothing to stem the violence and as a result, she and her Dorothy Childers Photographer: newspaper and funded and sup- husband filed suit against the suspected perpetrators of [email protected] ported by its advertisers and neigh- the vandalism. The Star Tribune 612-927-8989 borhood associations: East Isles carried the story recently and also Residents Association (EIRA); Heidi Deatrick Kenwood Isles Area Association Jean Deatrick this week, the New York Times. Office A ssistant & Store Deliveries (KIAA); Cedar Isles Dean When my children were young, Hill & Lake Press [email protected] Neighborhood Assocation my house and a neighbor’s sus- 2101 West Franklin, Minneapolis, (CIDNA); and Lowry Hill tained extensive repeated vandal- MN 55405 Editor John Gridley Business Manager: Neighborhood Association ism. Car tires were slashed, win- www.hillandlakepress.com 1821 Dupont Ave S (LHNA). 612-377-5785 dows were broken, plantings destroyed. This mayhem Minneapolis, MN 55403 Hill & Lake Press welcomes stories, was intimidating to all of us involved. We live in anoth- 612-377-5785 poetry, articles, photos, and ideas. Volume 33 Number 10 er Lowry Hill home now, but young neighbors vandal- [email protected] Please direct contributions and October 16, 2009 ized this house too and many others with similar stunts: advertising queries to Jean Deatrick Next issue: Alexa Johnson Drago at 612-377-5785. smashing eggs on front doors and breaking windows. November 20, 2009 Webmaster www.hillandlakepress.com [email protected] One young thug threw eggs at a woman driving in her Reservation deadline car. She and I chased the boy and called police. I wrote November 9, 2009. about the problem in Hill & Lake Press and coinciden- Hill & Lake Press is an all vol- tally or not, the vandalism stopped and we are grateful. Since March 1976, Hill & Lake Press has served the community as a non- unteer newspaper. We appreciate I think it interesting that one of the suspects in the profit newspaper staffed by volunteers. Views expressed are not necessarily your patience when calling or Dayton case is from the same extended family as one of those of Hill & Lake Press. emailing. A lthough we do not the boys who did the damage to our property long ago. Readers! keep traditional office hours, we In that case, three boys who came from affluent area will return your calls and mes- When you read through Hill & Lake Press, please take note of the adver- sages. Please email hillandlake- families never paid the damages they were assessed. tisers. Most of them have advertised in our neighborhood newspaper month [email protected] immediately The fourth young man lived in a poor Minneapolis after month, year after year and continue in this bad economy. We could not if you do not receive your newspa- neighborhood and was the only one who kept his pay- publish without our advertisers’ support. Please remember them the next time per. ment schedule. Which leads me to wonder why parents you need a can of paint, a car repair, some tree work, or your chimney repaired. allow their children to intimidate others and damage When you want to sell your home, you know where to look. their property? Indeed, sometimes parents defend such behavior as teenage pranks. These are teenage thugs Support Hill & Lake Press Where to find HLP and parents should be held accountable too when their Our goal is to make our neighborhoods stronger and better Burch Pharmacy Isles Bun & Coffee teenage children do such things. by providing information about the residents and the issues Isles Market & Deli Kenwood Barbers On a different issue, please keep your cats indoors that are important to the residents. Read our website at Calhoun Vision Kenwood Rec Center where they cannot harm birds or other wildlife and www.hillandlakepress@com. Perhaps you can support our Dunn Brothers The Woman’s Club where they cannot defecate in neighbors’ flower beds. newspaper with a contribution of $10, $25, $50, or $100 or Quality Coaches Uptown YWCA Cats are happier, healthier, and safer indoors and will more. Make checks payable to Hill & Lake Press, c/o Mainstreet Bank Framestyles adapt with patience and persistence. John Gridley, Business Manager, 1821 Dupont Ave Sebastian Joe’s Green Mill Finally, I wasn’t trying to discourage Tom Cook’s S. Minneapolis, MN 55403. Please include name, Tuthill’s Walker Library friends from seeing him when I inadvertently cut off address, and Email/Phone. Thank you. Hennepin Lake Liquor Lowry Hill Liquor the final paragraph of his September column. He and JoAnne visited Minneapolis during the cold rainy sea- son last week. WHAT’S UP WITH THOSE UGLY ASPHALT SIDEWALK PATCHES? Candidate from page 16 into our zoning code as it will relate to population den- Like many of you, my Lowry Hill neighbors sity, sustainability, and livability. Population densities and I were horrified to arrive home from work need to be centered downtown whereas Lowry Hill, one day earlier this month to discover large, Kenwood, Cedar Isles Dean, and Bryn Mawr must unsightly asphalt patches dotting our sidewalks retain their character. The contents of our small area up and down Douglas Ave and its cross plans need to be incorporated into ordinance. So far as streets. Were they permanent? Are we to be our revenue needs are concerned, the less resources we assessed? I inquired with Council Member invest in telling people what to do, the better our busi- Goodman’s aide Doug Kress to find out. ness climate will become. Therefore, we must concen- Here’s the scoop from Matthew Hanan with trate our resources on police protection, our fire depart- City of Minneapolis Public Works’ sidewalks ment, and the maintenance of our streets, bridges ,and division: building infrastructure. We must also ensure that our “Most likely these asphalt patches on the streets are cleared of snow, our trash is removed, we sidewalk were placed in response to a com- have safe clean water to drink, and our sewers and plaint about a hazardous or defective side- storm water facilities function. We need to move into walk. When these complaints come into our the relationship as agent rather than benefactor in pro- office, an inspector goes out to investigate and viding funds to our cities non-profit companies. We requests that Street Dept place a temporary can ill afford to continue to support the local match for patch to alleviate the hazard. These are meant grant money out of our property tax levy. These agen- to be a temporary fix, and not a long term solu- cies need to secure these monies via their philanthropic tion. This is done in the years between our patrons, perhaps utilizing the city as a pass-through to inspection and replacement program, which facilitate these transactions. The one exception to this occurs on a 12 to 15 year cycle. A portion of is the Minneapolis Housing Authority; we own these the Lowry Hill neighborhood will most likely buildings, and must maintain all of the assets that the be inspected in the 2010 construction season, city owns. When it come to our seniors, we will be at which point all of these asphalt patched needing more facilities and not less; as our population sidewalk panels will be replaced with new con- ages we still are bound to try to take care of those who crete. The cost of this sidewalk replacement need assistance, regardless of fault or flaw. This is a is assessed to the property owner in accordance minority of the funds we spend, so we must truly do a with Minneapolis City Charter, Chapter 8, better job prioritizing our limited resources. We must Section 12 and 13. also do a better job in supporting our small family- Craig Wilson, Lowry Hill owned local businesses rather than creating obstacles. to OCTOBER 16, 2009 www.hillandlakepress.com 19 Love Notes from the Police sand upon the waters From page one By Tom H. Cook four years, as I remember. DATELINE MINNEAPOLIS ly driven, creative, compassionate, and a bit loopy—just These things make an impression on you, they If I am to continue as a columnist for this commu- as I remembered it. harden you. You learn for example, never to buy real- nity newspaper it would behoove me to hang around at A friend was looking to adopt a dog and invited me ly expensive things, nothing that you would fear to lose. least some of the time. For once my timing has been to the animal shelter with her. Rather than dank and But, I’ve softened over the years too. I went to col- fortuitous. JoAnne and I arrived October 1st to five depressing, it was warm and welcoming. The Golden lege in a cow town in western Massachusetts, a place days of rain. Everyone we met apologized profusely Valley shelter takes dogs from Oklahoma and other that did not see fit to put locks on the dorms. I can and waxed rhapsodically about the gracious slide into hard hit areas. Recently when the facility was overrun remember being reduced to gibberish as I watched my fall that Minneapolis had been enjoying. We tried to with pets from economically ravaged states, the Star fellow classmates blithely drop their book bags (which assure folks that we missed the variety of weather and Tribune and the local television news got the word out probably had wallets in them) and their jackets (hey, that the beautiful trees, lawns, and houses more than and, as one volunteer explained to me, there was a line those look expensive) on the first floor of the student made up for having soggy shoes. out the door to adopt. union and run upstairs to the dining hall for a leisurely I follow sports a bit, but when we picked a time to My friend adopted a beautiful one year-old meal. When they returned—miracle of miracles—all “come home,” football and baseball were not figured beagle/lab/retriever mix. Renamed Rachael, she is all their things were still there! My God, what a place! into the equation. On arrival JoAnne sought out Lake black, frisky, and very affectionate. I have been able to And fifteen years in Minnesota have made me soft of the Isles to admire willows and soak in the architec- take her to the East Isles dog park most mornings. I too. For the first twelve years that we lived here, I don’t ture. I found myself in the middle of a perfect storm was fortunate to play a small part in the parks founding think we locked our back door during the day. We of testosterone, television, and athletic competition. ten years ago, and it is gratifying to see how much it is never used a security system. We never saw the need. I did not budget or make plans to live in the used and enjoyed. But now, heart palpitating wildly, my New York past Metrodome my first weekend in town, but the atmo- Ah yes, the loopy part. While I was at the Humane was coming back to me. Were we now victims of sphere in and out of the dome has been electric. As a Society, I wandered into a community room. There crime? How would we tell the children about this? I curmudgeon, I thought that nothing could match the were 40-50 people of all ages and sizes and at least that didn’t want them to be afraid of the neighborhood we Twins of 1987 or 1991. But this year’s division cham- many pet rabbits enjoying the Sunday bunny socializa- live in. pionship with the Detroit Tigers was as exciting as any tion/playgroup hour. I tiptoed up the stairs and crept into bed. I was game I have ever seen. The attitude of “refuse to lose” You people are daft and I miss you. proud of myself that I hadn’t disturbed my husband’s was intoxicating. Sharing it with old friends and neigh- peaceful slumber. My heart was still thumping away bors made it especially memorable. Tom H. Cook, a former neighbor, will be gone like a Taiko drum. Would that wake him? I tried to The talk often began with Favre or the Twins. It was before the first frost. He believes that if it is so essen- calm myself, but quiescence was short-lived. Ten min- heady stuff having the national media dub Minneapolis tial for the V ikings to have a new stadium, they can utes later, the dog started up again. Bark, bark, growl. the “sports mecca” of the country. It was flattering, fund it themselves. Rats! Was our robber-slash-homeless-person escaping? although I am years gone and no longer a big fan. I considered whether that would be for the best. It Beyond the klieg lights and hype, the city is intellectual- would be rather more convenient not to have to deal with him or her in the morning. Back down the stairs again, pick up the dog, hide in Love Notes from the Police concluded the closet. The garage door was closed, I noticed. was no robbery?” garage door open. What kind of burglar escapes and closes the door “No.” My God, what a great place this is! behind them? “Nothing is missing?” By this time, I was beyond sleep. I went into the “No.” Madeleine Lowry is a mother of three and a mem- guest room and lay there until morning. You should “No one was bedding down in our cars? ber of the Lowry Hill Residents Inc. board. Last year know that I’m not one of those people who can get by “No.” she made peas and onions for the 5th Precinct Police on minimal sleep. I need my nine hours or I’m a zom- I felt a wave of relief. We were safe! We wouldn’t on Thanksgiving. Chocolate cake would be a big step bie. have to lie to the children about where their bicycles had up. Find her on Facebook. I rocketed out of bed when I heard the coffee gone. Our cars had not been mini Motel 6s. We were grinder go off in the kitchen. I had to tell him before not victims of crime. We were just dopes who left their he went outside! He had to know that there might be someone in the garage! Someone might be sleeping in his Prius or in my Odyssey—well, the Odyssey proba- bly. What adult in their right mind would try to sleep in a Prius? He listened to my story. He looked at my little zom- bie eyes, my pinched face pale with anxiety. He winced. He admitted that he might have left the garage open last night when he came in late. He saw the sense in opening the garage immediate- ly. “Let’s leave it open for a while and let them leave,” he said bravely. That sounded like a good idea. I was WONDERFUL VALUE relieved. I gladly put the situation in his capable hands. INEASTISLES! My heart surged with gratitude. I knew I couldn’t watch. I went upstairs instead and tried to revive myself with hot water. I don’t do caffeine. 2824 Humboldt Avenue S. He came up a few minutes later. “Your car was tagged.” 5 Bedrooms and 4 baths for only “My what?” $699,900. New fabulous kitchen- He handed it to me. “The police left this.” great room. Plus, a Nanny’s suite The police? The police were here? They appre- or income generating apartment hended someone in our yard? Oh my gosh, I am so in the basement. glad I missed that part. I love the police! How did they Exceptional Realtors for get here so fast? I’m going to make them a triple-layer Exceptional Properties. chocolate cake for Thanksgiving this year! Tears of gratitude were collecting in my overwrought eyes. I looked at the tag. It was a pre-printed love note from the Minneapolis Police Department. “While patrolling your neighborhood at 2:50 am we noticed that your garage door was left open. In Minneapolis, unforced garage burglaries increase this time of year. STACY SULLIVAN 612.377.7100 A closed garage door will also prevent burglars from JEN KYLLONEN 612.839.1871 seeing what is stored in your garage.” Tips for secur- sullivankyllonen.com ing a garage door followed. To their credit they did not say, “Push the button on the garage door after you park the car, fool.” My empty stomach took a dive. “You mean, there 20 www.hillandlakepress.com October 16, 2009

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