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VOLUME 29 NUMBER 10 OCTOBER 22, 2005 ISLES BIKE TRAIL REPLACED West Bay and North Arm Greening Up Chris Wiencke MPRB Planning

The unseasonably warm weather this fall extended the growing season, offering a grace period in which the newly planted grass around Lake of the Isles’ west bay could take hold. Parkland disguised as an unsightly con- struction zone for the past two summers is beginning to look like a park once again. Extremely wet weather has subjected the recently completed improvements to a rigorous test, a test they have passed with flying colors. Recent torrential rains would have completely flooded the parkland surrounding the west bay and north arm; today it remains high and dry. Though the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board’s efforts to renovate Lake of the Isles Regional Park—a project spanning several years—in 2005 were limited by inadequate funding, much has been accom- plished this construction season. The parkland around the west bay and north arm, so prone to flooding in recent years, has been filled in above the 100-year flood level, then graded and seeded. The north arm, not yet green at this writing, was seeded later than the west bay. Depending on weather conditions, that area may not look like parkland until spring. Bike trail replaced Lake of the Isles after October 2005 rain Lake Photos by Dorothy Childers The replacement of the bike trail may be the most enthusiastically hailed development of all. The old bike path was badly deteriorated and virtually un-navigable Neighborhood Historian Bob Glancy Dropped from Historic by roller blade. Since completion of the new trail, Preservation Commission bladers, along with cyclists, have not wasted any time By Jane Johnson testing it out. (The pedestrian path will remain a wood chip path until after shoreline naturalization and land- Bob Glancy is well known for his extensive and detailed knowledge of houses, both existing and demol- ished, in the HLP neighborhood. He has written much on the subject, created a number of calendars depicting some of these homes, and has given numerous talks and tours over the years, sharing his knowledge with the general public. For five years he has served on the Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC). ‘The HPC serves as a citizen advisory body to the Minneapolis City Council, preserving historically and architecturally significant buildings and districts while allowing modifications for contemporary use’. From the above description it appears that Glancy was well qualified for the job. That is until he applied for his 3 year term to be renewed at the end of May (his first 2 years were taking over someone else’s term), when it all Bob Glancy went as one might say, ‘pear shaped’. He found out towards the end of July that an archeologist had been chosen to replace him and without much ado he was no Inside longer required to serve on the commission. Apparently the HPC is going to be dealing with a mill Letters Page 2, 3 ruins issue and needed an archeologist. At least this was School Board Page 4 scaping can be completed.) the reason tendered for his dismissal. Plus some com- Rep. Margaret Kelliher Page 5 Because the state legislature failed to include Lake of ment that there were too many realtors on the HPC. Elections Page 6 the Isles in its 2005 bonding bill, planned shoreline Apparently that wasn’t an issue when a third one was 15-18 work around the west bay and north arm had to be appointed to the commission a few months earlier. Palio Page 10 postponed. Given the limited funds available, and not Glancy called an unofficial meeting of some The Neighborhoods: Pages 12, 13 knowing when needed funding would become available, Lowry Hill homeowners, back in February of this year, LHRI, CIDNA, EIRA, KIAA 14, 15 the MPRB determined the priority would be to make to be held at the Kenwood Recreation Center. He Classified Ads Page 14 the parkland around the west bay and north arm as wished to explore the possibility of officially designat- Sand upon the Water Pages 20 accessible and attractive as possible. A favorable bid- ing a section of Lowry Hill into a heritage preservation ding climate allowed the bonus of being able to replace neighborhood. A member of the Minneapolis planning the entire bike trail. department which oversees the HPC was required to Trees Glancy continued on page 3 Lake of Isles continued on page 2 2HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 22, 2005 L E T T E R S Hill & Lake Press Delivery Hill & Lake Press Hill & Lake Press is delivered door to door in the To the Editors: area east of France Avenue, south of Dunwoody Volume 29 No. 10 October 22, 2005 A big thank you to Jean Deatrick, Katherine Boulevard, north of Lake Street, and west of Managing Editor Jean Deatrick Vessells, and Hill and Lake Press for the great story on Hennepin Avenue. 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Heidi Deatrick Burch Pharmacy Isles Bun & Coffee [email protected] To the Editor: Calhoun Beach Club Isles Market & Deli Neighborhood Deliveries Lloyd Smith I had an excellent reminder today of the value of Calhoun Vision Kenwood Rec Center [email protected] fully understanding another’s point of view before clos- Dunn Brothers The Woman’s Club Hill & Lake Press, 2101 West Franklin, ing off debate. One of the arguments against the Einstein’s Bagels Quality Coaches Minneapolis, MN 55405, 612-374-3099 Lander Group proposal for 2626 W. Lake Street has Framestyles Sebastian Joe’s All advertising queries should be directed to the been that tall buildings change the water on Lake Green Mill Tuthill’s Advertising Manager. Calhoun and that looking at tall buildings from the lake Walker Library Hennepin Lake Liquor Next issue November 19, 2005 is unaesthetic. Prior to now, I confess to having Walker Art Center Lowry Hill Liquor Copy & Advertising deadlines: Nov. 7, 2005 thought that this is a rather elitist view because how Hill & Lake Press is a non profit newspa- many people can afford sail boats or sail boards to skim per and supported by its advertisers and neigh- across Lake Calhoun? Of course, those fancy condos The Hill and Lake Press welcomes your letters to the borhood associations: East Isles residents proposed for the site are not for ordinary people either. editor. Please send them via email if possible and pro- Association (EIRA), Kenwood Isles Area I was also dubious as to how much impact on the water vide your name, address, and telephone or email Association (KIAA), Cedar Isles Dean a building sited that far away could have. So today I address. All letters received and identified as residents Neighborhood Association (CIDNA), and Lowry borrowed a canoe from a friend and paddled from Lake of the Hill and Lake Press distribution area will be pub- Hill Residents Inc. (LHRI). of the Isles to Thomas Beach on Lake Calhoun near the lished. Street addresses will not be published, nor will Hill and Lake Press welcomes and encourages financial contributions. Please send tall Calhoun Beach Apartments. That experience radi- anonymous letters. Letters from residents from with- them to Hill and Lake Press c/o Jane Johnson, cally altered my point of view. out the area are published as space permits. Brief let- Business Manager, 2120 Fremont Avenue South, I was struck by how noticeably the water changed as ters are welcomed and we reserve the right to edit let- Minneapolis, MN 55405. we pulled in front of the Calhoun Beach Apartments. ters for length and content. Hill and Lake Press welcomes stories, poetry, Suddenly the water became kind of dead. It’s hard to articles, and ideas. Please email to Jean The opinions expressed in Hill and Lake Press are describe the change but it was distinctive and it didn’t Deatrick: [email protected] not necessarily those of Hill and Lake Press, its editor, feel natural. We don’t know what if any impact this or other staff members. change in the water has on the lake and its inhabitants. Lake of the Isles fron page one I also became aware of just how unattractive the new Award-winning poet Galway Kinnell will read from Another of the MPRB’s objectives in this project to Calhoun Beach Apartments appear from the water and his works as the fall Literary Witness at Plymouth raise the parkland above flood level has been to save as the height was a significant component of the problem. Congregational Church on Monday, Nov. 14 at 7 PM. many trees as possible. Many area residents and park I found my eyes seeking the low area between the apart- Plymouth Church is located at 1900 Nicollet Ave. (at users have been wondering why many of the trees sur- ments and the club. I realized how dramatically another Franklin), with plenty of free parking. The reading is rounding the west bay and north arm are sitting in a tall building next to the Calhoun Beach Apartments will free. For this rare visit to Minnesota, Kinnell will be kind of bowl or well. The answer is that if these wells alter the landscape. introduced by his friend, poet Robert Bly. were filled in to the new level of the surrounding park- We pulled into Thomas Beach and picnicked on the Literary Witnesses is a program of the Fine Arts land, the trees would die. A perforated pipe in a gravel beach. Looking out over the lake I loved watching the Board of Plymouth Congregational Church. Over the trench at the base of the tree (at the former elevation), water shimmer and the beautiful tree line on the oppo- past seven years, it has sponsored readings by US Poet which is then connected to a pipe leading to the lake, site shore. I looked left and wished I could erase the tall Laureate Ted Kooser, Naomi Shihab Nye, Billy Collins, drains the bowl after it fills during a rainstorm. The building on the eastern horizon from the scene. I began Lucille Clifton, Louise Erdrich, Robert Bly, Coleman drainage, which may take a day or two, is slow but sure. to understand why people say the height of the mature All but a few of these wells have drained readily, even trees should be the height limit on buildings for this after the torrential rains of October. To the Editor: area. Progress to date Since you chose to publish a letter to editor of the I now see what a mistake The Edgewater develop- With the completion of this year’s work, MPRB pro- Star Tribune, I am requesting you also print the ment at the corner of Lake St. and East Calhoun ject manager Tim Brown estimates the Isles renovation response: Parkway will be – not that it’s a new building, but to be approximately halfway to completion. The shore- This is in response to the August 20, 2005 “Park because it will be a high rise on the eastern horizon. lines on both sides of Kenilworth Lagoon have been Board Had Money” letter by an active member of a so- Just the thought of seeing a row of skyscrapers on the stabilized, and a new wetland / flood storage area cre- called Park Watch Group, more aptly described as the southern horizon was sickening. And that’s what the ated east of the Off-Leash Recreation Area on the Park Discord Group, which is bent on misleading the developers have planned for the north shore of Lake south side of the lake. The WPA-era retaining wall at public in an election year. Calhoun. Granted the development has already begun Evergreen Point has been replaced, complete with new The Park Board in an 8-1 vote this past December and the Calhoun Beach Apartments aren’t even the railing. On the lake’s southeast side, the shoreline has approved the annual budget, which used its Reserve tallest structures already there. But more will not be been stabilized, new pedestrian paths constructed, and Funds to pay off a $3 million mortgage on the head- better. trees planted. Work to create a wetland and improve quarters to save $256,000 in annual payments and thus After we returned, I took my car for a spin around the open play field at the southwest end of the park has prevent further deep cuts in its programs and mainte- Lake Calhoun. Looking north, the two tallest structures also been completed. nance. The board desired to keep as many services for stood out like sore thumbs. A block of high rise build- Work yet to be done includes pedestrian path work, its citizens as possible rather than keep the reserves, ings extending from Market Plaza to E. Lake Calhoun restoration of the islands, shoreline restoration around which earn no interest. Besides, the headquarters was Parkway will not be a visually appealing addition to our the west bay and north arm as well as along the south not an expensive project and actually saves the park sys- lakes. shore, and bridge work. Approximately $5 million has tem substantial funds compared with the previous costs The city fathers and mothers who planned and pre- been spent on the renovation to date, and another $5 of renting, while providing convenience to users. served the lakes for the people were right. The people million will be needed to complete it. The parks system has many capital needs; Lake of who planned, implemented, and today struggle to pro- The Lake of the Isles renovation to date has been the Isles, as others, has been funded by the State of tect the Shore Line Overlay District are right. The lakes funded through the Minnesota Environment and Minnesota as its use is regional. The reserve fund is not give Minneapolis its identity. They are pristine jewels Natural Resource Trust Fund: Legislative Commission intended to fund projects but to protect the system for that provide wonderful beauty and recreation for all of on Minnesota Resources, the Minnesota DNR Flood emergencies and day-to-day operations. The fund, us today and serve as an important heritage for our chil- Mitigation Program, the Metropolitan Parks and Open which the board set at 5 percent of revenues, can always dren and grandchildren. They will not be unaffected by Space Commission, East Isles Residents Association, be replenished if necessary by later providing another high-rise development and the inevitable traffic and Kenwood Isles Area Association, Lowry Hill East mortgage on the building. pollution such high density development will bring. Neighborhood Association, Cedar Isles Dean The board did the most fiscally prudent thing as it A colleague of mine commented, “Minneapolis is a Neighborhood Association, and private donations. authorized an additional $1 million from reserves this big city. Big cities have tall buildings. People need to The Lake of the Isles Renovation is a Minneapolis Park and year to combat the Dutch Elm tree crisis. get over it and let development on Lake Street begin.” Recreation Board project that lies in the 4th Park District, rep- Bob Fine, Commissioner Lake Street stretches for many miles. I support the resented by Commissioner Vivian Mason. For more details go to Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board www.minneapolisparks.org or contact project manager Tim Letter continued on page 3 Brown at 612-230-6400. OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 3 Glancy from page one Minneapolis Institute of Art Upcoming Antiques Show Has Something for Everyone attend the meeting and tell those attending that a better By Lori Brostrom idea would be to survey the entire neighborhood pro- “It’s the best antiques show in the Upper Midwest.” questions. I continue to learn new things at this show— tect its history by making it an overlay district. One Anthony Scornavacco is talking about the it’s one of the reasons I enjoy it so much!” might draw the conclusion that City Hall does not want Minneapolis Institute of Art’s upcoming Antiques Scornavacco also likes the variety that the show pre- any part of this area protected from development and Show and Sale, and he has the experience to back up his sents. “There’s something for everyone,” he notes. His because of his concerns regarding the preservation of words. As a long-established antiques dealer and owner own antiques business, which he conducts exclusively this neighborhood he was ousted from the HPC. of H & B Gallery on Hennepin Avenue, this will be his through shows, specializes in 17th, 18th, and 19th cen- As well as being recognized as the neighborhood ninth year exhibiting at the show, which will be held at tury English and Continental antiques and accessories historian, Glancy works twenty hours a week for the the Zuhrah Shrine Center on Park Avenue from Friday, including silver, porcelain, paintings and furniture. Preservation Alliance of Minnesota, the only statewide, October 21 through Sunday, October 23. “There are dealers in just about every major area you private, non-profit organization advocating the preser- “I used to exhibit at over 12 shows a year, from coast can think of—Americana and folk art, Asian antiques, vation of Minnesota’s historic resources. PAM was to coast, but have cut back to six, and I’d never miss the Oriental rugs, vintage and estate jewelry, European and established in 1981 by citizens concerned about the loss Minneapolis Institute of Arts show. It’s one of the few American furniture and accessories from the early 18th of irreplaceable segments of our state’s heritage: struc- shows in the country that’s affiliated with a museum, to mid-20th century, and that’s just off the top of my tures, neighborhoods, community fabric. He is also an which brings an added layer of expertise to the show head.” ex-officio officer of the organization and is on the floor. The dealers come from across the country and He sees a stronger interest in antiques, in general. board of the Hennepin History Museum. are very knowledgeable, and the museum curators aug- “Attendance at shows is increasing, and I’m also delight- Preservation is in Glancy’s blood and perhaps that ment that knowledge. They’re all accessible to show ed to see a wider range in ages among those shopping. blood is a little too rich for some of those in charge of attendees, and happy to take time to help and answer I think younger people are beginning to appreciate our city. antique show to page 4 According to the website www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/hpc there are nearly 150 individual properties and eleven historic districts desig- nated for heritage preservation in the city of Lunch with Lisa Continues.... Minneapolis. For a property or district to be nominated Wednesday, October 26 for designation it must be nominated by either the with a debate with Park Board candidates on Oct. 26. mayor, the city council member for that ward, the plan- Join Council Member Lisa Goodman for lunch and ning department, the owner(s) of the property(s) and or conversation. Come early for enough time to order a member of the HPC. Let’s hope that one of these lunch and get a good seat. All lunch discussions start people picks up the reins and show the kind of interest promptly at noon. in preserving the HLP land that Bob Glancy so clearly Tiburon has displayed. 1201 Harmon Place Minneapolis Letter from page two City’s plan to develop housing along major corridors such as Lake Street. I’m originally from Chicago and also appreciate the majesty and beauty of well designed high-rise buildings. However, the distance between Market Plaza and E. Lake Calhoun Parkway is only eight tenths of a mile. Surely we can preserve this small stretch for low rise development and non development to ensure the beauty and health of our wonderful lakes. Glenna Case, CIDNA 4HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 22, 2005 Volunteer Efforts Make a Difference By Audrey D. Johnson, Board of Education Director

School got off to a good start this year, right on the the school every Thursday to assist students in reading shortages, conservation and alternative energy sources heels of the good news about student achievement on and math skills. They are dedicated to helping close the and the continuing production and transportation of the Minnesota Comprehensive Tests and the narrowing achievement gap, and have an acute understanding that food for an expanding world population. of the achievement gap. It has taken extraordinary boosting the literary skills of children especially those Many corporations are increasingly alarmed by the efforts from a wide range of people to make this sort of who may not be exposed to literature at home is an growing shortage of scientists and engineers through- progress possible for the improvement of our students’ essential building block for a successful future for all out the United States. Only 5% of American under- academic advancement. One group of individuals children. They hope that through their time and talents graduates are working towards engineering degrees as includes the efforts of thousands of volunteers who they will make a difference in the lives of many children. compared to 20% in other developed countries. In generously donate their time and talents to helping sup- Their contributions certainly to make a difference and China, 40% of all undergraduates are engineering port the teachers and staff in Minneapolis Public will lead to a healthier and more successful community. majors. Post secondary institutions are increasing the Schools. If the district had to pay those volunteers for The third recipient is Dr. Sally Jorgensen, a retired number of scholarships available to students choosing their time, it would be in the millions of dollars to ade- biology professor from the University of Minnesota. to pursue degrees in science or engineering. Dr. quately compensate those wonderful people. But to a Dr. Jorgensen has been a tireless volunteer with the Jorgensen also referenced many studies in her remarks person, volunteers always speak of the joy, gratitude and Minneapolis Public School Science Department in that show the science kits have helped increase student feeling of satisfaction they receive as the greatest pay; Curriculum and Instruction for over seven years. In scores in math and reading as well as science. It is her indeed many have commented that helping a child learn that time she has donated over 6,000 hours of her time dream that one day Minneapolis will become known as to read, figure out how to write a coherent paragraph or and expertise to help improve science education in the the city that was home to the largest number of African solve a mathematical or scientific question is priceless. K-8 schools around the city. Dr. Jorgensen has worked American, Hispanic and Native American scientists. Each May, the district recognizes our volunteers with to restore the science kits that are used in 70 schools Last year, over 7,500 individuals volunteered in the generous support from many area businesses raised throughout the city. Two schools in the district, Lincoln Minneapolis Public Schools. The current dollar value of through Volunteer Services, WISE Resource Community and Jefferson Community house the labo- a volunteer’s time is estimated to be about $17.75 per Volunteers, Community Education Intergenerational ratories for the development and rejuvenation of kits hour. Totaling the cost to the district for over 7,500 vol- Program and the Adult Basic Education Program. that included fish, frogs, plants and many other materi- unteers gives an idea of the value of all volunteer efforts Schools submit applications for the Betty Jane Reed als needed to provide an enriched science program. Dr. to the district. The work and dedication of all those Award which is given annually to a volunteer who has Jorgensen has been a key coordinator and worker in individuals is an enormous gift to the community and made an outstanding contribution to the students and restoring, maintaining and expanding the science kits. the state. If you would like to volunteer your talents to community. Each year the district is swamped by the Her work has directly benefited tens of thousands of help our children, you can call volunteer services at 612- flood of applications! Forty Five finalists are chosen, students, and thousands of teachers. 668-3880. If you are unable to provide time but would and another group of individuals had the dubious task Working with others in the science curriculum like to support the MPS in training and supporting vol- of making a decision from among many worthy contes- department such as Joe Primo, Ken Jeddeloe and Jim unteer services, you can make a contribution to tants. This past May, it was decided that limiting this Bickel, Dr. Jorgensen’s efforts have helped make Volunteer Services, Lehmann Center, 1006 W. Lake decision to one person was just too difficult, given the Minneapolis to become one of the leading urban dis- Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55408. caliber of finalists. So for the first time, three great vol- tricts in science achievement. Dr. Jorgensen stressed the unteers were chosen! need for students to have a strong science background The first two recipients are Helen and Earl Richter. as every decision made into the future will depend on The Richters, a retired couple, have volunteered at citizens’ knowledge of the environment, understanding Loring School for fifteen years. They have come into of diseases such as cancer, diabetes and AIDS, energy Antique Show from page 3 antiques because they realize how interesting they can be—the stories behind the objects, and the perspective they give of earlier times. The decorating shows on TV have shown that mixing antiques with more contempo- rary items can add a great deal of texture and excite- ment to living spaces. Plus, you don’t have to spend a fortune to get a really nice piece—sometimes antiques cost less than a comparable new item, and they tend to hold their value a lot better.” Scornavacco’s business at H & B Gallery has also grown as a result of the heightened interest in antiques, so when the J. Oliver space at 2730 Hennepin Avenue

Sam and Patty McCullough and Tony Scornavacco became available, he took the opportunity to move We specialize in across the street into the much larger space. “It was getting really cramped in our old location. We had cus- creative & unusual tomers practically stepping on one another’s toes, and we were limited in the amount of merchandise we could framing offer. Now we’re able to create room-like vignettes to better display our merchandise. It’s more attractive and also makes it easier for our customers to envision how O Frame Styles O things would look in their own homes. Plus, the park- ing is a lot better because we have our own lot.” Kenwood residents Sam and Patty McCullough agree with Scornavacco’s observations. Members since 1976 of the Minneapolis Institute of Art’s Decorative 2107 Penn Avenue S Arts Curatorial Council, they’ve been involved in vari- 612.374.2420 ous roles since the show began in 1984, and they’ve seen lots of changes as well. “It started as a way to raise Monday-Thursday, 10-8 money for acquisitions for the museum, and we’re very Friday,10-6 proud of the many beautiful items that have been added Saturday, 10-5 to the museum’s permanent collection over the years Sunday, 12-4 because of the show,” notes Patty. “We also saw it as a way to educate the public about the decorative arts, and Gifts OCards OJewelry we’ve been successful in that, too. Considering that it’s almost entirely a volunteer effort by Decorative Arts Curatorial Council, it’s been remarkable to see the show grow in so many ways.” OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 5

State Rep. Margaret Anderson Kelliher NEWS COLUMN Minnesota House of Representatives Contact: Christina Gosack District 60A (651) 296-0171 (651) 296-5524 261 State Office Building, St. Paul, MN 55155 [email protected] installing a programmable thermostat; getting oil and plan. WAYS TO BEAT HIGH gas furnaces tuned every year; and replacing older, inef- Apply for energy assistance. ficient furnaces and water heating equipment. Some of Assistance is available for income eligible customers HEATING COSTS these steps, like turning down the heat, are free: the having trouble paying their heating bills. The first place Minnesotans are bracing themselves for high heating Commerce Dept. reports that reducing the energy from to call is Minnesota’s energy assistance office at 1-800- bills this winter. October is the month when most resi- 70° to 65° while at home, and down to 60° while you’re 657-3805 for information about assistance programs. dents turn on their heat for the first time. CenterPoint away or sleeping, can save up to 25% on your heating The Salvation Army Heat Share program also offers Energy, the state’s largest natural gas utility, announced bill. Other investments are fairly easy to do yourself assistance with furnace repair and heating bills (612- it will be charging 77% more for natural gas this and pay off in savings on heat. For instructional 721-1668, 1841 E Lake Street). Finally, the Minnesota October than it did one year ago because of high prices. brochures and a full list of simple energy saving tips go Housing Finance Agency offers loans and grants to The rising cost of natural gas is being blamed on the to the Commerce Department’s Energy Information homeowners and landlords (1-800-710-8871). drop off in supply caused by Hurricane Katrina, as well Center website at www.commerce.state.mn.us (click on Consider solar energy alternatives. as increased demand from businesses because of high “consumer info”, then “energy info”). Additional infor- For some homeowners, solar energy has appealing petroleum prices. mation is available by phone at 651-296-5175. environmental and economic advantages. Solar energy Whatever the cause, there are a number of steps cus- Both Xcel and CenterPoint Energy offer home is completely renewable, produces no harmful green- tomers can take to reduce their heating bills. Some of energy audits that can help you assess the most cost house gases or air pollution, and can pay off financially these are simple and free (like turning down the heat), effective energy-saving improvements to make on your over the long term. Solar thermal (hot water) systems others require an investment that pays off over the long home. Xcel charges $35 for the audit to your next bill; and solar electricity are both eligible for a 30% federal term. Alternatives to natural gas such as solar energy to sign up call 1-800-895-4999. CenterPoint Energy tax credit and a Minnesota sales tax exemption. In addi- can also offer relief from high heating prices for some offers two levels of energy audits: one for $25 and tion, the state offers a rebate of $2,000 per Kilowatt- homeowners. Finally, energy assistance is available for another for $100; you can sign up by calling 612-321- hour of solar electricity installed (up to $10,000), and income-eligible customers having trouble paying their 5011. Energy audits and weatherization, including insu- some utilities offer rebates as well. Solar thermal sys- heating bills. Remember: Minnesota’s Cold Weather lation and systems repair and replacement, are available tems can offset heating fuels or electricity, and are more Rule provides citizens with protection from having their to households at or below 50% of the state’s medium cost effective than solar electricity. For more back- heat cut off from October 15 to April 15, provided they income. Applications can be downloaded at www.com- ground on solar power and rebates, and a list of solar contact their natural gas utility and establish a payment merce.state.mn.us (click on “heating assistance”), or dealers in Minnesota, go to www.commerce.state.mn.us plan. obtained from Community Action of Minneapolis’ or call 651-296-5175. Keep heating costs low with conservation. Weatherization office (612-335-5911, 2801 21st Ave S). For more information regarding this or any other There are a number of steps you can take to lower Explore a payment plan. issue of state government, please contact Rep. Margaret your heating bill. These include lowering the thermostat Most utilities offer their customers payment plans to Anderson Kelliher at (651) 296-0171, by e-mail at at night and when you’re out; locating and sealing air even out the high winter heating costs over the course [email protected], or at 269 State Office leaks around chimneys, plumbing pipes, and ducts; of the year. 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Elections 2005 By Jean Deatrick Hill and Lake Press surveyed by email candidates for the Minneapolis Park & Recreaton Board, the Minneapolis Library Board, Seventh and Tenth Ward City Council candidates, and the Mayoral election race. Because of our limited space, answers were restricted to brief responses, which we hope are concise enough to help readers vote wisely. The survey questions were designed to cover a candidates experience and qualifications, as well as give us an indication of what they perceive as issues and problems. Election Day is Nov. 8th. How to Register: Preregistration closed October 18. To vote on election day, go to the polls with proof of residency within your precinct, which may include a driver’s license or identification card. Otherwise bring along a friend who lives in the precinct to vouch for your residency. It helps to bring alone mail that is addressed to you as further proof of residency. For information on Election Day voting, go to the City Election Office website at www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/elections or call 673-2070. And don’t forget to watch for announcements of candidate forums. At the Park Board forum sponsored by League of Women Voters and KIAA, candidates for the Park Board answered questions from attendees after giving opening statements. The following responses are listed in the order received instead of alphabetically. Please check candidate websites or email or telephone candidates for additional infor- mation. The following questions were asked of all including Library Board: 1.What distinguishes you from the other candidate or candidates? 2.What are your qual- ifications and affiliations? 3.What do you see as the most important issue affecting residents? The Park Board candidatese were also asked: 4. The current Park Board is perceived as divisive. What do you think is the problem and what would you do about it? The Mayoral and City Council candidates were also asked: 4. How should the City of Minneapolis encourage development considering that residents often resist development, particularly in or near their neigh- borhoods? 5. What is your greatest achievement? raised on our park system - from swimming, canoeing, ARK OARD AT ARGE Planning and Admin & Finance Committees. Chair, P B L City Water Quality Monitoring Task Force. Community biking and skating our lakes to being a very active par- Annie Young, 612- and environmental activist. Vice-chair, Environmental ticipant in our parks’ recreational programming. I 729-3359 e-mail address is Justice Advocates of Minnesota; vice-chair, Phillips coached my first park board team while still in high [email protected] Community Energy Cooperative; avid gardener. school. I received a B.A. in Speech Communications website: www.anniey- (Endorsements) Green Party ~ 5th Congressional from the U of M and a J.D., cum laude, from William oung.net District (Minnesota) Minneapolis Central Labor Union Mitchell College of Law. I have actively represented Q1? What sets me apart – COPE (AFL-CIO) Sierra Club, North Star Chapter; employees and labor unions for the last 15 years, cur- from the other candidates is American Federation of State County and Municipal rently working for the Pilots’ union (ALPA). I am also that I have a track record Employees, Council 5 Minnesota Women’s Political qualified as a mediator by the Minn. Supreme Court. I and the tenacity in getting a Caucus; United Electrical, Radio, and Machine Workers am very close to the labor community in the Twin job done. I work hard to of America (UE) Local 1139; Women’s Circle of the Cities. I am also a disability advocate, having served on represent the “entire” city and truly believe in equity Green Party of Minnesota the Arc Hennepin-Carver Board for the last 6 years throughout. I have been fortunate over the years to Q4? As a citywide Commissioner residents can be (currently VP). work in several northside organizations and I live in the by neighborhood or geographic area or the entire city Q3: I believe that citizens feel that they have been center of the city in the Phillips neighborhood. I have so issues change depending on where you are in the city. a bit left out of the process. As a Board, we must managed to meet people far and wide here in Here in the Hill & Lake area are the issues surrounding ensure that we give all interested Minneapolis through my work in the environmental the redesign and restoration of Lake of the Isles, residents an opportunity to be movement, with the arts community, the co-ops and Loring Park, access to transit and bike trails and the heard on issues affecting them. just plain going to lots of events and meetings. future uses of The Sculpture Garden and Parade We must do so in a deliberate Q2? I am proud to be a Commissioner and being a Stadium area. and transparent manner. I am steward of this magnificent park system. I am known as Q4? Process, process, process. We must rebuild committed to such a process. “The people’s Commissioner” – the one who asks hard trust, respect and congeniality among Commissioners Q4: I do believe that there questions and fights for citizen participation. I love the and our relations with staff: The importance of repre- is acrimony on the existing land. That love has turned me to being a protector of sentative democracy, citizen participation, openness and board, that many on the current the Minneapolis Park System. A job I love and adore –a transparency of Park Board actions. I would bring back board have strayed from the job that I am honored to hold in serving you the citi- Committee of the Whole meetings where all 9 com- issues and instead have allowed zens of our fair city. I have a long-term vision for the missioners can discuss openly the major issues facing the debate to get personal. That is always counter pro- Park system. I am passionate about sustainability. I the Board. ductive. No matter what happens on Nov. 8, the new have experience at the job and believe that I have been I want to be part of the positive change necessary to Board will have a different make-up. It is crucial that accountable to the people. regain democracy and open government with some new we start out on the right foot. In my business as a Q3? Attended Colorado Woman’s College; addition- faces on the Board. Your vote can move us to an open, labor and employment lawyer, I learned early on that al course work. Park Board member, 16 years. Chair, transparent Board that encourages citizen involvement you must not make things personal, nor take things per- Operations and Environment Committee, member, before (not after) plans are being made on a project: a sonally. Good things happen when people who may Board that has a long range plan and uses it; a Board disagree on issues at least make an effort to respect each that wants to follow the mission of the Park Board. other and treat each other professionally. I am com- Dan Froehlich mitted to doing that. Q1: I believe that I am the only at large candidate Rochelle Berry Graves, who currently has young children using our park sys- www.RochelleBerryGraves.com tem. I have three kids in the Minneapolis Public Q1?I have worked to improve the water quality; School. I also believe that I am the only candidate worked to support the long-range plan for Lake of the who actively coaches in our parks - I volunteer year Isles community. As a citywide Commissioner I work, round for three different sports in our park system. I in collaboration with the district commissioner, to seek am the only candidate whose daily work is dedicated to funding to beautify the lakeshore and surrounding park- sitting down with individuals and groups who not only land from the State legislature. I am known throughout come to the table with very different opinions and the city as the People’s Advocate. I am known as an interests, but sometimes are emotional and angry. My advocate for public engagement and for providing a job, as a labor negotiator and a trained mediator, is to transparent process for decision making within the Park help these parties reach resolutions everyone can live Board. I am a former executive committee member of with. the Capitol Long-Range Improvement Committee for Q2: My wife and I were both born and raised in the City of Minneapolis and also served on the Regional Minneapolis and are now raising our family here. I was Transit Board; was part of the original planning for the energy saving Light Rail Transit system. My work on the City’s Energy Futures Committee strengthens my focus and understanding of the Board’s need to imple- ment and maintain our tree planting program. As a citywide member of the Park Board, I have experience working with government officials and other policy makers to collectively implement innovative pro- jects for our city i. e. Sculpture Garden, the Historic Wirth House, and the Stonewall Bridge. I have experi- ence working at all levels of our Communities around the City of Minneapolis. Q3: I am committed to maintaining safe parks and communities for our city residents, understanding that the cost may be a little more to maintain our own Park police force. I also understand that the training and professionalism they bring to the job allows the OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 7 Park Board Candidates at Large builders” who are focused on fiscal accountability and Minneapolis Building and Construction Trades Council; community-based decision-making. Minneapolis Park system to stand out in the nation. I AFSCME; MMRA; Police Officers Federation of Mary Merrill Anderson 612-229-9709 will work hard to make sure that services are provided Minneapolis; MPEA; Teamsters Joint Council 32 Drive; [email protected] at the lowest possible cost to taxpayers. AFL-CIO COPE; Firefighters Q1? I have over 30 years leadership experience in Q4: It appears to me that the problem is one of Association of Minneapolis No. managing Minneapolis Parks & Recreation Centers transparency and communication. As a Public Board, 82 ; former Mayors Don Fraser from Park Director to Superintendent. I am a lifelong we must ensure that information, including fiscal infor- and Sharon Sayles Belton. resident and user of the Minneapolis Park & Recreation mation, is shared with all members in a timely fashion. Q3?To make sure we elect a System. I am passionate about Parks and People and We cannot continue the perception that some members Park & Recreation Board who know first hand of the many benefits of a high quality are receiving more complete information than others. are focused on the pressing Park & Recreation System. I am a good listener and This brings the functioning of the Board into question. issues of the Park & Recreation consensus builder with the goal to get the job done. I Board members must feel that the information they system, who understand the ben- believe in Citizen Participation and finding new ways to receive is timely and accurate. efits of quality Park and make sure all voices are heard.? Tom Nordyke (612) 927-6518 Recreation programs and services, who will advocate Q2? I have a BA from the University of MN and [email protected] for and Protect the Park & Recreation system, who will numerous post graduation courses at various Colleges Q1? I have broad experience working with large listen to the People of Minneapolis and involve them in and Universities. I completed the Executive budget projects and public finance. I understand bud- setting the vision and goals for the Park & Recreation Development program at Indiana University and the geting and know how to find the resources to get a job system. Program for Senior Executives in State & Local done. I also have a working relationship with the City Q4? I think individuals have forgotten that you can Government at Harvard University. I am endorsed by Council and experience working in public policy that is the DFL; DFL Feminist Caucus; Stonewall DFL; continued on page 8 unique in this race. Q2? I’ve worked for 18 years for non-profit Artspace Projects whose mission is to create space for the arts. In that time I have worked on nearly $750 mil- lion worth of projects. I have Chaired the Minneapolis Re-Elect Arts Commission and volunteered with the Central Community Housing Trust, the Children’s Miracle ROD Network and the Minnesota AIDS-ride, to name a few. I am endorsed by the DFL, AFL-CIO COPE, Krueger AFSCME, the SIERRA CLUB, DFL Feminist Caucus, Library Board Stonewall DFL, Minneapolis Citizens for Park Reform DFL & Labor Endorsed and Park Watch. Q3? I will focus on what I consider to be the five most important issues: *Environmental stewardship & A Strong and Able Voice for our Libraries water quality; *Youth and recreation; *Fiscal responsi- bility & accountability; *Beating Dutch Elm Disease; ● Advocate to increase library hours *Community based deci- ● Support reading and adult literacy programs sion-making ● Expand community partnerships and funding Q4? The Board’s current ● Create a long-term budget strategy reputation for divisiveness is impacting its effectiveness Vote:Vote: Tuesday,Tuesday, September November 13 8 and its relationship with www.rodkrueger.orgwww.rodkrueger.org

constituents and neighbor- Paid for by Krueger for Library Board ● Phone: (612) 721-8076 E-mail: [email protected] hood groups. The Board needs more “bridge- 8HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 22, 2005 Park Board candidates continued disagree without holding personal grudges. The focus Calhoun and East Calhoun neighborhood past board to increase enforcement of traffic violations (speeding, has to return to protecting the Park System and acting member and officer. I have the proven results: high- noise, not stopping for pedestrians) along East Calhoun in the best interests of the Park System. I believe that lights include chairing a dozen CUE Award Juries and Parkway; Coordinated Earth Day on Calhoun for 5 it is important for the public to be involved in a citywide Awards Events; co-chairing the 1983 fundraising effort years; busted buckthorn in East Calhoun and the discussion about what we want. I believe holding a spe- for the Lake Harriet Bandstand. Mississippi River Gorge. cial Board retreat to create a shared annual work plan Q3? Residents need an effective, collaborative Park Q2? I am a professional gardener by trade, a teacher based on public consensus will help create a focus Board to get the job done, to maintain and build on ser- and coach by training, and a lifelong park user. I have beyond personality. I also believe that adherence to the vices and features that define our quality of life. volunteered on numerous committees overseeing Boards’ operating procedures and rules will help. It is imperative to address funding gaps through new neighborhood/Park Board environmental and pedestri- MEG FORNEY [email protected] 612-924-4343 revenue options like an endowment fund that could tap an safety initiatives. I have successfully and profitably Q1? Two things energize my candidacy: Open estate gifting; to protect and secure our park lands run my garden design business for 15 years. I was a Spaces and Citizens. through a land trust; to nurture relationships with multi- girls’ softball coach for 6 years. I am a parent, commit- 1) Parks have shaped our quality of life in this City. jurisdictions like our City Council, the Legislature, ted to Mpls public schools. I have experience working Our livable communities are laced together by our Hennepin County, Metropolitan Council, as well as on with Park Commissioners, park staff, City Council park’s natural and built environment. I promise to con- the federal level; by rebuilding collaborative relation- members, the Mayor, and state representatives. tinue to recapture these open space opportunities, for ships and strong partnerships with independent city I have the endorsements of the DFL, Sierra Club, the long view of our City, opportunities like Above the boards. Stonewall DFL, AFSCME, AFL-CIO, Feminist DFL, Falls and the Midtown Greenway, both citizen commit- Q4? The problem is two fold: Lack of a clear focus Minnesota Women’s Political Caucus, Sen. Scott Dibble, tees, with public agency backing, that I have been and lack of a collaborative voice. The development of Rep. Frank Hornstein, Park Commissioner Vivian appointed to and participate on today. a cooperative and clear vision is critical. This could be Mason, Hennepin County Commissioner Gail These committees are charting sensible develop- established each year with a board retreat to establish Dorfman, and thousands of District 4 residents. ment that is sensitive to our environment. Green spaces priorities. It is essential for the Park’s Comprehensive Q3? Quality of park experience. Every neighbor- need strong oversight, with a navigated course of Plan to be brought current with citizen participation, hood has its issue. Around Lake of the Isles, it’s the appropriate development that protects the hallmark of including our more diverse population to have their completion of the parkland and pathways. Near our City: the egalitarian access to our parks. voices heard, framed in a vision for our future and a Uptown it’s congestion and development and their 2) A revised comprehensive plan is needed, reflec- foundation laid for that vision. I’ve worked with hun- effects on the Lake Calhoun park experience. In Bryn tive of our current City’s face through organized out- dreds of volunteers through the years and I am hum- Mawr, it’s the buckthorn invasion of Bassett’s Creek reach. It needs to be systematic, democratic and inclu- bled by the fact that so many came back year after year, and plans for a “stadium” in their neighborhood park. sive. because they were productive and valued. I am a con- In Elliott Park it’s public safety. Q2? With 28 years of city wide volunteering, sensus builder, have a collaborative style. I’m experi- We need a Park Board that is sensitive to neighbor- most specifically with our urban environment, I have enced, with a balanced perspective and reasoned hood concerns yet mindful of a city-wide vision for our hands on understanding of our park system: approach. These skills are needed on the Minneapolis parks. Each park has it’s own flavor, and neighbors I am the only at-large candidate appointed to a Park and Recreation Board today. who have the energy and will to make sure their park is dozen Citizen Advisory Committees (CAC), a critical Fourth District Park Board the best it can be. It is up to the District 4 Park Board project planning process and, the last two, Commissioner to make sure neighborhood voices are Trady Nordstrom [email protected] appointed as chair of these committees; included at the beginning of planning, and are integral 612.386.6257 www.TracyNordstrom.com. I have the proven track record of collaboration: by con- to positive improvements for each park issue. Q1? My experience and results working on Park sistently being asked by my peers to chair committees Q4? The current Park Board has been dysfunction- Board projects, both environmental and recreational. such as: People for Parks for 3 years, as a member for al at best. Personal conflicts and ties to narrow special As a volunteer, I have: Restored 4.2 acres of native Oak 10 years; Committee on Urban Environment (CUE) for interests have clouded the Board’s decision-making pro- Savanna on the east side of Lake Calhoun. A joint 5 years, Mayoral appointee for 15 years; both West cess. The solution is just that, process. Professionals DNR - East Calhoun – NRP - Park Board project. I who respect process, recognize all citizens as stakehold- was the DNR grant recipient and project coordinator; ers, honor thoughtful discussion on issues, and ensure Initiated the East Calhoun Pedestrian Safety Project, open and accessible meetings is what the Park Board resulting in a stop sign and marked crosswalk at 34th needs. Every vote needs to be based on not only spe- Street and East Calhoun Parkway; Helped design and cific park users and their wishes, but the overall strength implement the East Calhoun and vitality of our park system. And citizens need to be Tot Lot; Co-wrote the able to access more about meeting agendas, budgeting, “Emergency Report on and what the long-range plan is for our parks. Vision Dutch Elm Disease” by the matters; and so, too, openness, accountability, and a Minneapolis Tree Advisory more democratic process at the Park Board. Committee, advising the Park Christine Hansen 612-381-9877 Board, City Council, and [email protected] Mayor’s office; Worked with Q1? I am the only candidate who is an active youth Mpls and Park Board police Park Board continued on page 9 OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 9 Park Board Fourth District sports coach, having coached 11 youth softball and bas- Officers Federation of Minneapolis, Minneapolis ketball teams in the past 5 years; the only candidate with Professional Employees Association, Minneapolis Mayor’s Race school age children who for several years have partici- Building and Construction Trades (AFL-CIO), R.T. Rybak info@rtry- pated in Park & Recreation team sports, programs and Teamsters Minnesota DRIVE, and the Firefighters. I bak.com, 612-871-3044 activities; the only candidate serving on a committee of am also endorsed by the Minnesota Women’s Political Q1? My positive vision for citizens focused on getting the Lake of the Isles reno- Caucus and have an acceptable rating from the Minneapolis is outlined in vation project completed; the only candidate whose Stonewall DFL. answers below, but I will address spouse is a year-around bike commuter. These and Q3? The decline of the park system is the most impor- two key differences: other current experiences provide me with a broad per- tant issue affecting residents because a declining park Unlike my opponent, I won’t spective and a deep under- system will inevitably lead to a decline in our quality of make huge spending promises standing of park needs. life. We have major park projects incomplete, we have with no way to deliver. Public I am the only candidate reduction in services provided by the park system, we safety is a great example. My with major asset manage- have inconsistent maintenance and deteriorating condi- 2006 budget includes real fund- ment experience, which is tions of many park properties, and we have more peo- ing for 71 new police officers. Anyone can look it up at immediately applicable and ple living in the city without a plan to add new parks www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us. I did the tough work to find essential to managing our and park facilities. ongoing funding in two ways: 1. by building coalitions park system’s enormous Q4? The current Park Board is inwardly focused and to successfully restore state funding and 2. by reducing assets. I have 12 years expe- is no longer in touch with the people of Minneapolis. city debts to free up ongoing dollars. Paying off debt rience in the financial ser- The current Park Board is not working as a team to ful- for four years isn’t exciting, but it’s a large part of how vices industry, with expertise in management, strategic fill its mission to preserve, protect, maintain and we can ensure the following: the new officers we put on planning, finance, communications, and relationship enhance the park system. As your Park Board the street next year can stay on the street into the future. building. These qualifications are important and rele- Commissioner representing District 4, I will re-establish Short term gimmicks are not the answer. vant to serving on the Minneapolis Park & Recreation the focus on a park system that provides parks that are Unlike my opponent, I don’t take campaign money Board, with its $50+ million annual operating budget. aesthetically beautiful, parks that are managed well from developers and others who do business with the Q2? I am an active youth sports coach, finance pro- through environmentally sound practices, parks that are city. This has put both my campaigns at a real com- fessional, and triathlete. I have an MBA in finance and safe, free and accessible to everyone, parks that serve petitive disadvantage, but it’s critically important citi- marketing from Northwestern University. I am running the needs of the community and additional parks that zens know tax dollars are being spent only in the public because I want to represent the people of park district will serve the growing number of people in interest. I’ve declined and returned checks to uphold As I introduce myself to people and spread my Minneapolis this self-imposed standard. My opponent mocks this message, I have earned the support of DFL leaders and I will work with the other commissioners in a team because his campaign is fed by old guard special inter- neighborhood groups. I share the community’s vision environment and will work hard to re-establish the Park ests. for our park system: parks that are aesthetically beauti- Board’s credibility by creating a transparent and open Q2? Minneapolis has faced tough times in recent ful; parks that are managed well through environmen- environment. I will renew the Park Board’s service- years: the national recession, drastic cuts in state fund- tally sound practices; parks that are safe, free and acces- orientation. ing, and huge budget debts left behind by the old guard. sible to everyone; parks that serve the needs of the MINNEAPOLIS AUDUBON SOCIETY PRO- Against great odds, I rolled up my sleeves and got community through a broad array of programs, activi- GRAMS things done with leadership, vision and results. I am a ties, and educational opportunities; and additional The Minneapolis Audubon Society has regular Democrat, but I have worked with Republicans, parks serving the growing number of people in meetings on the second Friday of each month at a time Greens, independents and others. Minneapolis (the result of the many new residential and place convenient for Hill and Lake Press residents, I’ve balanced the city budget six times, while reduc- housing developments) 1-3 PM, at the Bryant Square Community Center, 31st ing debts by $72 million and absorbing huge cuts in Through rigorous and open interview screening and Bryant Ave, South. Visitors are welcome and cof- state funding. We’ve won historic agreements to put processes, I have earned the endorsements of several fee is served after the program. Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) on 35W and eliminate the sin- labor unions, especially by unions representing those gle largest source of pollution in Minneapolis by con- who work for the park system. They include: Police continued on page 15

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PALIO MORE PHOTOS IN NOVEMBER KENWOOD SEIZES COVETED PRIZE By Janet Hallaway

Bagpipes wailing, trumpets blasting, drums beating. talent we have in our teens. Rumor has it that other Photos of Palio by Dorothy Childers These were the sounds that kicked off the neighbor- neighborhood teens are already preparing for next year’s hood parades for the 24th annual Palio Festival. In a all-neighborhood Palio showcase, the beginning of a shrewd move, Kenwood captured the esteemed tradition! Governor’s Award and Palio Banner from Lowry Hill, A carousel of eight live ponies rendered several last year’s winner. The combination of the highly orga- youngsters under the age of five nearly speechless. nized and loud chant “We are...Ken-wood!” coupled Kenwood Isles Neighborhood Association sponsored with the display of red egrets mounted on poles helped this well attended ride. Four year old Kenwood resident Kenwood best the other neighborhoods. Claire Fadlovich commented, “I rode the ponies four “We knew those green turtles from Lowry Hill were times and I’m going to be a cowgirl when I grow up!” too SLOW to put together a decent parade,” said No fundraiser could be successful without the help Claudia Fox, egret parade captain. The East Isles of generous sponsors. The Kenwood Recreation racoons seemed a bigger threat, particularly when they Center staff and Director Margaret Jaeger logged many showed up in great number in their matching blue tee hours on this event. Brian Baxter of Birchbark Books shirts and coon skin hats, but we knew Kenwood could led the Poetry Contest. Jan Heasley of Isles Deli spon- prevail.” sored the coloring contest. Tuthill’s, always a generous Lowry Hill East would have won the fashion award, supporter, supplied the balloons for Palio, helping to had there been one. Purple hats and outrageous dress- make the event festive. Cotty Lowry provided “free es stunned the crowd. The Cedar Isles Dean yellow event ad space” on his iconic billboard at Franklin and squirrels, after being absent last year, made a strong and Hennepin. colorful return. Rumors are that captain Lisa Denzer is Looking to order a pizza? Call Robin at Galooney’s plotting an upset in 2006. on Hennepin. He supplied the pizza. Long time sup- The day’s events took place against a backdrop of porter D’Amico and Sons graciously donated sandwich- music, staged by Marian Moore. Ms. Moore and Lou es. And Kowalski’s was quick to offer support provid- Bartholeme kicked off the day with some soulful folk ing hot dogs, buns, and brats. music that had the “old-timers” believing they were Corporate sponsor Touchstone Investment back in college again. Thirteen-year-old Kenwood resi- Consultants was represented by Dave Gutzke. A dent Isabella Dawes took the stage next with a stunning, Kenwood resident, Dave said, “I was happy to support pitch-perfect angelic voice and impressive piano, this event. Palio builds on community spirit, which demonstrating a poised and professional stage presence makes our neighborhood a better place to live.” and terrific vocal range. A host of other local businesses donated goods and Lowry Hill’s ninth-grade drummer Sam Donaldson services for the return of the Palio Raffle. Please took the stage next with his band fronted by Kenwood’s remember to support them with your business: Mick Jagger aspirant Willy Gambucci. The Gibbons InVISION, Framestyles, Zeno, Walker Art Center, 360 played a fun and energetic set of original melodic Yoga, A Shoe-A-New, Autopia, Burch Pharmacy, engaging pop songs. With a great contrast of genres, Kenwood Barbers, Local Motion, Neon Beach, from bubble gum to edgy alternative, next up was ReVamp!, Running Room, Stephen Dean Tailors, Kenwood’s guitarist Gib Berglund and his band, “New Stonehenge, Terrace Hair Salon, Valvoline Instant Oil World Order” also bringing original music from the Change, Wuollet Bakery, K. Simone Salon, Bay Street neighborhood to the neighborhood. And then, having Shoes, Uptown Diner, Eyedeals, and x-Ray Vision. been encouraged to play something that grownups and Palio 2005 funds will be used to support the toddlers would appreciate, Lowry Hill’s inventive gui- Kenwood Recreation Center and Park with a donation tarist Tyler Herman and his friend jazz guitarist Jack going to Hurricane Katrina. Davis, and drummer Patrick Moses fired off a set of jazzy jam band improvised material. What variety! What

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Parade groups. Kathy Spraitz, Palio successful co-chair, with son. OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 11 One year old enjoys marathon. CIDNA’s September Fall Festival Photos from Glenna Case

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What is Park Watch? By Diane Woelm

Park Watch is an AD- HOC GROUP OF Scott Vreeland; Park District Four, Tracy Nordstrom; Minneapolis citizens who have been monitoring the Park District Five, Jason Stone; Park District Six Jim Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for the past 21 Bernstein. And AT-LARGE: Rochelle Berry-Graves, months. “Good government is what we are about,” said Tom Nordyke, and Annie Young. These candidates are Arlene Fried, co-founder of Park Watch with Steve also endorsed by the Sierra Club and the Park Board Nelson, Chris Johnson, Mary Lou Hill, and Liz Reform Group. Please remember to vote on November Wielinski. I asked the following questions. 8th.” Question: “How Did You Begin?” Answer: “Park Arlene Fried is a resident of Bryn Mawr, a member Watch began two years ago when a few concerned citi- of The Kenwood Garden Club, and a contributor to the zens organized a rally at Park Board headquarters to Hill & Lake Press. protest the hiring of a superintendent by the Park MORE ABOUT THE CANDIDATES Board’s five member majority coalition, a person who Jason Stone is running for the Fifth District seat; was not a candidate for the position and had not even Scott Vreeland is running for District 3; Tracy interviewed for the position,.” This rally was covered Nordstrom is running for Vivian Mason’s seat in the extensively in the Star Tribune. Park Watch attends all fourth district which covers the Lakes Area; Jim Park Board Meetings, they have a Website (mplspark- Bernstein is running for District 6; LuAnn Wilcox is watch.org), and two of their members take minutes and running for District One. post them on their website. It is their intent to keep the THE AT-LARGE-CANDIDATES: Annie Young, public informed of Park Board business “We support Tom Nordyke; Rochelle Berry Graves; good government and an independent Park Board,” said Arlene. Question: What are Park Watch’s Concerns? Answer: “We are mostly concerned about how the con- troversial five member majority coalition controls the Park Board. We are concerned about the lack of open- ness and the lack of citizen participation. We want Park Board business conducted in the Boardroom not the backroom. Many people do not know that The Minneapolis Park Board is the largest landowner in Minneapolis, and is responsible for the maintenance of six thousand four hundred acres.” Question: “I don’t understand. What do you call back room business?” Answer: “One example of back room dealing is the DeLaSalle Stadium Project that is being proposed on Park Board land. This project was a backroom deal that got forced into the Board Room by Commissioners John Erwin, Annie Young, and a num- ber of astute and concerned Citizens including Park Watch.” Question: “What Do You Want?” Answer: “We deserve a better Park Board. We want a Park Board with commissioners who will actively support openness, administrative accountability, citizen participation, and environmental initiatives. . And because this is an elec- Arlene Fried Photo by Dorothy Childers tion year Park Watch has decided to make candidate endorsements. Park Watch supports the following can- didates who we believe will work together to build a bet- ter Park Board: Park District One, LuAnn Wilcox; Park District Two, No endorsement; Park District Three, 12 HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 22, 2005 News From the Neighborhoods Lowry Hill Residents, Inc. (LHRI) Minutes of Meeting on October 11, 2005 By David Mahoney

Attending: John Bernstein, Jeff Carroll, Fran to collaborate on the study. The motion was passed. busy section of Franklin with cars coming around a Davis, Steve Gudeman, Janet Hallaway, Amy Walsh Rob Reul reported on the Buckthorn Removal Day blind curve. To rectify this dangerous situation, she sug- Kern, Barry Lazarus, David Mahoney, Ed Newman, held at Spring Lake Park on October 1. Fifty to sixty gested that the sidewalk should be extended west to Sara Peterman, Rob Reul, Ryan Simon Blake students participated, as well as several members connect with the sidewalk running along the southwest Absent:, Michele Borowicz, Wendy Dwyer, Dean of the school’s faculty. Rob offered the reward of an I- edge of the park. In the ensuing discussion, concern Phillips Pod to a student who worked the entire day and whose was raised about pursuing this action without taking Board president Barry Lazarus called the meeting name was chosen in a drawing (seven students were eli- into account other proposed developments along the to order att 7:05 p.m. gible). south edge of Kenwood Park. Barry Lazarus suggest- City Council Member Lisa Goodman announced The removed buckthorn was put in piles along ed that Janet determine the interest of other neighbor- that her next “Lunch with Lisa” would be a forum for Kenwood Parkway. The park board suggested to Rob hood groups in dealing with this issue. Park Board candidates on Oct. 26. It will take place at that he request $500 from the Lowry Hill board to pay Fran Davis passed out information about a potential noon at Tiburon restaurant. for the removal of the buckthorn. neighborhood-sponsored park board forum to take She commented that the city’s plan to deal with John Bernstein moved that the board commend Rob place from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 18 at the Kenwood traffic and other issues relating to Cirque du Soleil’s and the Blake students for their efforts and reimburse recreation center. Barry Lazarus moved to have the shows at Parade Park appeared to be working. She had Rob $200 for the purchase of the I-Pod prize, but board sponsor the forum. The motion was passed. observed park police personnel ticketing cars parked refuse to pay for removal of the piles of buckthorn, Sara Peterman reported on the NRP project to sup- on Kenwood Parkway that lacked the required permit. which should be handled by the park board. The motion plement existing playground equipment in Kenwood Rob Reul, a Kenwood Parkway resident, reported was passed. Park with an additional piece of equipment suitable for that despite the city’s best efforts, illegal parking by Rob Reul reported on the Grant Application that the children over 5 years of age. She distributed a document Cirque du Soleil attendees was a continuing problem. Blake School students prepared for funding from the outlining the proposed upgrading that had been pre- A motion was made by Barry Lazarus to express Middle Mississippi Watershed District. If granted, sented to Kenwood residents who volunteered to give the board’s gratitude to for all the work that Lisa funding for the 2006 calendar year will be used to fur- input in the early phase of the project as well as the Goodman’s office and the City parking and traffic ther the school and community’s efforts to restore and Kenwood neighborhood board at their monthly meet- departments did to address problems created by the preserve the 13 acres of Minneapolis Park Board ing. Lowry Hill has budgeted $30,000 for the new equip- Park Board’s lack of planning and communication Land—a natural habitat surrounding Spring Lake. ment and is working with Palio organizers who will con- with community residents and their representatives. Janet Hallaway reported that Lowry Hill had a good tribute approximately $5000. The Park Board has asked The motion was passed. showing at the recent Palio community event, which has LHRI to sign a “commitment of funds” document in Board treasurer Jeff Carroll submitted a summary been held in Kenwood Park for the past 24 years. She order to move forward with obtaining bids on equip- of activity in the board’s various accounts since May encouraged board members to attend next year’s event. ment and installation. The Board authorized the revi- 1, 2005, which included a deposit of $11,344.06 from Janet then raised an issue concerning the sidewalk at sion of the document to require LHRI or its represen- three primary sources: membership dues, the the southeast corner of Kenwood Park, extending a tative to approve of any expenditure prior to proceed- Hennepin-Lake wine tasting event, and NRP reim- short distance west from the corner of Franklin and ing. bursements. Logan. Because the sidewalk ends across from the north The meeting was adjourned at 8:42 p.m. Barry Lazarus moved to approved the minutes of end of Lake of the Isles, people are forced to cross a the September board meeting. The motion was passed. Ed Newman reported on a recent meeting with SOUNDS OF CIDNA representatives of The Bridge for Runaway Youth, who are planning to redevelop a site on the southeast By Steven Gove corner of 22nd and Emerson that includes an existing The CIDNA Board met on October 4, 2005. The CIDNA board has voted no support for the office building and two residential structures. They The Board approved minutes from the July 5th Lander proposal in its current form. proposed three options, primarily differentiated by meeting. Judy Berge, representing the CIDNA vari- Judy Berge reported that the CIDNA Fall Festival the height and style of the roof. Given its location ance committee, forwarded motions regarding two was a success, with $850 being spent. Donations from next to a commercial development, but across the requests for variances in the neighborhood. The board area business helped keep the cost down. street from housing, a majority of attendees felt a flat voted no opposition to a request for 21 Park Lane, and The Board discussed and voted to approve a reso- roof option that would be approximately the same voted no support for a request for 1912 West 28th St. lution recommending that the Park Board not mow the height as the professional building next to it was the Chad Larsen, representing the CIDNA Land Use section of the Midtown Greenway near the soccer field best option. Ed requested that they hold a meeting and Development Committee, provided an update on at the south end of Lake of the Isles to permit the open to the public before their proposal goes to the the Lander proposal for 2626 West Lake St. Michael growth of wild flowers there. Planning Commission. Lander has submitted his application for variances and Under New Business, Nora Truelson, owner of Commenting on board efforts relating to historic conditional use permits for the property, and the appli- Tryg’s Restaurant, and Aaron Roseth, representing her, preservation, John Bernstein reported that there has cation is on the agenda for the October 17, 2005 meet- informed the board that they were considering develop- been progress on moving forward with a context ing of the Planning Commission. Chad encouraged res- ment of residential units at the back of their site. The study (one of the components of a neighborhood idents of the neighborhood to forward their thoughts plans would also include an underground parking historical survey). Additionally, the Historic on the project to Hilary Watson, at the planning depart- garage. Chad Larsen invited them to take part in dis- Preservation Commission has an RFP out for an ment. (Details of the Commission’s current opinions cussions at a future meeting of the CIDNA Land Use inventory (another component of a neighborhood on the issues may be seen on the city’s web-site at and Development Committee. historical survey which catalogs contributing build- http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/agendas/plan- ings) of the north end of Lake of the Isles which ning-commission/2005/20051017cpc_agenda.asp.) would potentially include Lowry Hill. He said that a Kenwood neighborhood board member had inquired EAST ISLES RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION about the possibility of collaborating with Lowry Hill EAST ISLES RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION on the neighborhood historical survey. A consultant Meeting Minutes who had previously given a bid on the context study September 20, 2005, 7pm said that a collaboration of this kind would be possi- ble, and added that it would be beneficial to include The meeting was called to order at 7:05pm by to the next meeting. The new Board was introduced. the East Isles neighborhood as well. If Kenwood, Sonja Tengdin, president. Sonja thanked Jean Burke for Board members in attendance were Sonja Tengdin, East Isles and Lowry Hill were to collaborate, the cost her unsolicited generous offer to bake chocolate chip President; Beth Kehoe, Vice President, Joanne Citerony of the study would drop for each neighborhood. For cookies and bring them to the meeting with coffee. It Johnson, Treasurer; Rachel Winkler, Membership; Lowry Hill this would mean a decrease from $15,000 was noted that this generous act of kindness, on behalf Nancy Gross, NRP; Lars Peterson, Lake Advisory and to $12,800 (which would be paid with NRP funds). of Jean, is an example of a few of the goals for this year Hennepin Business Association; Liz Whitbeck, Crime John proposed a motion to allocate $15,000 for which are keeping the meetings fun, friendly, informa- Report; Jeff Rosenberg, Greenway Zoning & Planning, the context study from NRP funds, with the acknowl- tive, positive, and short. Sonja welcomed all attendees, and Bill Harrison, Zoning. edgement that the required funding would be thanked them for coming, and reminded members that Beth Kehoe spoke about the new EIRA decreased if one or more other neighborhoods were annual dues are due each September. If members have not paid they should send in their checks or bring them EIRA continued on page 13 OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 13 Neighborhoods continued EIRA continued from page 12 taking the feedback and will answer any questions resi- menu, and “planning.” Or, residents can call Jeff at dents have about the test. 720-7798 with any questions or concerns. Newsletter called The Point. It will be a quarterly Sonja discussed the new “Welcome Wagon” Quiana Perkins from the YWCA came to the meet- newsletter for East Isles that is meant to be informative which is a gift bag for new residents. Sonja contacted ing to discuss the Y’s plans to expand. The YWCA is in as well as entertaining. The first issue was mailed out in local businesses to donate coupons, flyers, or small the very beginning stages of gathering information early September and residents should expect to see items to be included in the bags. The current issue of about the needs and desires of local residents. The Y is them in their mailboxes in December, March, and June The Point and an EIRA membership brochure will also currently operating at maximum capacity and is looking as well. Each future issue will contain updates from the be in the welcome bags. for suggestions on what should be included in an various EIRA committees and general news about the Bill Harrison gave an update on Zoning. The expansion plan. neighborhood. The Point’s goal is to build camaraderie Walgreen’s store and pharmacy on Hennepin will now Liz Whitbeck gave the crime report. Only one among residents and to keep them better informed be open 24 hours a day. The committee approved the crime was reported last month: a car stolen on 25th and about what is going on in the neighborhood. Terry homeowner’s request at 2320 Lake Place for a variance Lake Place. McGann was thanked for the donation of the printing. for a 3-season porch. Old business was discussed. The Ice Cream Social Sonja mentioned that if members are interested in Lars Peterson gave a quick update on the Lake of held in August was a big success with many local resi- any issue or something relative to an existing committee the Isles renovation project. The bike path is now com- dents in attendance. 26 new members signed up and that they should seek out the committee chair and vol- plete and the fences are down. The best and most cur- paid dues which far exceeded the number that signed up unteer to be on that committee. Committees will meet rent updates can be found in the Hill and Lake Press at last year’s event. Thanks were given to Joanne before each meeting and provide quick summary and the Southwest Journal. He also updated members Citerony Johnson for planning such a successful event. updates at the general meeting. Future general meeting on the Special Service District Board which deals with The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 pm and mem- times will be 7:30-8:30pm allowing time for the Board Hennepin from Franklin down to 28th. The Board is bers were invited to stay for more informal discussion and committees to meet beforehand. The December finishing up the budget for next year. The Board deals as well as for the cookies and coffee donated by Jean meeting will be a Holiday gathering. General meetings with issues like plowing on Hennepin, trash pick-up, Burke. will be held in October, November, and January and trees and reseeding along Hennepin. through April. The Annual Meeting and election of Rachel Winker the new membership chair was wel- new officers is in May. EIRA does not meet in the sum- comed. Rachel spoke about attempting to increase mer months, although there is the Ice Cream Social in membership in the neighborhood. She hopes to orga- August. It was noted that the Ice Skating Party is in nize activities that will be and appealing and fun for There’s Something About February. groups of residents with similar interests. Residents Lisa Goodman introduced her new dog and spoke will be receiving a survey on their interests that will help Mary… about the Lunch with Lisa Meetings. The next meeting the EIRA plan events and cater meeting topics to She works harder will be the Library Board Debate on September 28th, respond to the survey results. Rachel is also working on and smarter than and The Park Board Debate in October. There will be a database that will keep better track those that paid any realtor you at large discussion for the first 45 minutes and then 2- membership dues and provide an easy format for pro- know. Buying or 15 minutes of discussion for Park Board candidates. ducing mailing labels. A question was asked about the These lunch topics are centered on city government and NRP survey results. Copies of the NRP survey results Selling? Give her a public policy issues as well as community planning and will be available at the next meeting. try. economic programs. Lisa provided a brochure about Jeff Rosenberg updated members on the Planning single family and multi-family federal and state pro- of the Midtown Greenway Corridor. The committee is Mary Thorpe-Mease grams that are administered by the city. These pro- collecting feedback about peoples concerns and held a 612-915-2586 grams are not funded by city tax dollars. She then gave focus group with area developers. Information of what an update on the two-way street testing on Humbolt has been done so far can be found by logging on to Coldwell Banker Burnet and Irving. The test will end in October. Data is being ci.minneapolis.mn.us then going to the “city hall” collected on the number of cars going back and forth down the roads and on the alley of Lake of the Isles Pkwy. The goal is to reduce speed and quantity of cars traveling down the 2800 blocks of Irving and Humbolt as well as stopping drivers from using the alley as an alternative. Questions were asked about the access of emergency vehicles in the winter as well as the width of the street not being able to support two-way traffic. The committee will meet after January 1st to discuss the results of the test. The Department of Public Works is

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KIAA Minutes September 12, 2005 By Kathy Williams

Ron Lotz called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. dates in Districts 4 & 6. The next meeting of the NRP Committee is on Board Members present: Gary Bennett, Bruce Camp, Lisa handed out a recently released city publication Tuesday, September 20th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Ellen Doll, Joe Gibbons, B. J. Lillihei, Ron Lotz, entitled “Housing Development, Rehabilitation and Kenwood Recreation Center. All Kenwood residents Katherine Low, Michael Olafson, Louise Platt, Ed Ownership Resource Guide”. are welcome to attend these meetings. Pluimer, Pat Scott, Kathy Williams, and Roy Williams. Lisa answered questions regarding Cirque du Soleil, There was some discussion regarding the July 25th Others present: Lisa Goodman, and Kenwood neigh- the recent street patching in Kenwood, and the status of NRP Committee meeting and the current proposals for bors Josine Peters and Claudia Fox the storm water fee “correction” for condos/duplex- spending Phase I NRP money. General es/triplexes. A community-wide meeting has been scheduled for The minutes of the July 18th, 2005 Board Meeting Treasurer’s Report – Roy Williams the evening of October 6th at the Kenwood Recreation had been previously approved by e-mail. For the two months of July and August our net Center to receive neighborhood input regarding the var- City Council Update – Lisa Goodman income was about $2,700. ious proposals. More information will be included in Lisa announced that her final two “Lunch with Lisa” Our total wine-tasting income was $2,825. our newsletter. events for 2005 will be sponsored by Lisa’s Campaign Crime Report – Ron Lotz On August 19th, the City Council voted unani- Committee and held at noon at Tiburon (1201 Our neighborhood crime report was not available. mously to approve the modification to our NRP Phase Harmon Place). Featured participants on September There was some discussion regarding crime in the I plan to reallocate 1) $30,000 to the Walker Library; 2) 28th will be the 12 Library Board candidates. The par- alleys and at Hidden Beach. We will put a reminder in $30,000 to repair the Kenwood Park tennis courts; and ticipants planned for October 26th will be the 6 Park our newsletter that neighbors should call 911 if they see 3) $10,000 for a portable stage for Kenwood School. Board At-Large candidates and the 2 Park Board candi- suspicious activity. We will also invite appropriate par- Newsletter – Kathy Williams ties to a future KIAA Board meeting to discuss these We will be sending out another neighborhood CLASSIFIED crimes and answer neighbor’s questions. newsletter at the end of September, which will include Zoning Variance – Gary Bennett information on PALIO, our new web site, NRP pro- Don Gerlach, manager for renovating 2104 posals, and other neighborhood news and events. All Kenwood Parkway, is requesting a variance so that he articles are due by noon on Monday, September 19th. SCOOPY POO can add a family-room addition connecting the garage Bruce Camp volunteered to reformat the newsletter DOGGY DOO CLEANUP! to the house. Even though he is not going to change to be consistent with the design/font of the new web WEEKLY SERVICE STARTING AT $12 the position of the garage in any way, the city requires a site. CALL 612 374-3000 5-foot garage setback from the lot boundaries when a We will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday, September 24th house is connected to the garage. to prepare the newsletter for mailing. A TEAM TO CLEAN: ONE TIME,BI WK, Some members of the Zoning Committee and New Business – All 13 YRS EXP,REFERENCES 952-881-3895 neighbors met with Don in August to review his plans. The KIAA Board unanimously approved a motion No one had any objections. to support the (volunteer citizens) Lake of the Isles CARPENTRY, experienced. Windows and doors KIAA Website Update – Bruce Camp Advocates group in their efforts to obtain 2006 MN replaced, sills repaired. We build fences and decks. The new web site will be up and running shortly. bonding funds to complete the work at Lake of the Finish carpentry. Sheet rock, plaster repair and tex- We will announce it in our upcoming newsletter. Isles park. ture. Local refs, free ests. Tom 612-824-1554. PALIO Update – Claudia Fox Ron will follow-up on a reimbursement issue raised Claudia is the Captain for the Kenwood neighbor- by Josine (Addendum: After the meeting, Ron followed MASONRY REPAIR steps, cement, block, brick, stucco, hood. up on this issue and it is now resolved). basement, tuckpointing, 25 yrs exp 612-377-3822. This annual event will be held at Kenwood Park on Josine volunteered to create a list of resources avail- Sunday, October 2nd from 1 to 4 p.m. able in our neighborhood – people and organizations BLUE SPRUCE HOME/OFFICE CLEANING: The parade will begin at 12:15 p.m. at 21st Street and that can assist us with help and funding. 2 partners cleaning with care in South MPLS for Kenwood Parkway. The route to the park will be down Josine also commented on the issue of lead paint in over 12 years. High quality, reasonable rates, 21st Street to Lake of the Isles, left turn to Franklin, our neighborhood and its possible impact on children. excellent references, insured & bonded. Using and then another left turn to the park. The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. only non-toxic products. 612-339-2827. There will be an egret-making/bike-decorating party at the Kenwood Recreation Center from 9:30 to 11:30 KIAA Minutes Tutor/Mentor for Adolescents by a Professor of a.m. on Saturday, October 1st. Everyone is invited to October 10, 2005 Education. High school study and organizational attend. By Kathy Williams strategies, college preparation, individualized The KIAA Board unanimously approved a maxi- Pat Scott called the meeting to order at 7:03 p.m. work in the humanities. mum of $500 to be used to rent a hay wagon and reim- Board Members present: Gary Bennett, Michael Deb Katz Ed. D 612-308-9710 [email protected] burse Claudia for supplies. Bono, Bruce Camp, Joe Gibbons, Katherine Low, PALIO is a fund-raising event for the Kenwood Michael Olafson, Louise Platt, Ed Pluimer, Pat Scott, PIANO INSTRUCTION AT CONVENIENT Recreation Center. Funds will be used to pay for Cindie Smart, Kathy Williams, and Roy Williams KENWOOD LOCATION unbudgeted programs and playground equipment. Others present: Eric Lind (new Kenwood neigh- Teacher with Master's Degree in Keyboard Several KIAA members volunteered to help chose bor), Jeff Veigel (owner of Isles Bun & Coffee), Jan Performance 15 years private teaching experience appropriate equipment. Heasley (Kenwood neighbor and owner of Isles Market Flexible approach to match individual interests NRP – Pat Scott & Deli), Elizabeth Grubb (owner of E Photography), Will accept students of any age or ability Sara Peterman, Kristi Pearson, Ed Newman, and Janet Excellent teaching facilities Call 651-792-6438 Hallaway General TLC CLEANIING Earth & Life friendly products. The minutes of the September 12th, 2005 Board Reasonable rates. Weekl, biweekly, monthly, one time. Meeting had been previously approved by e-mail. Experienced, reliable, thorough & trustworthy. Treasurer’s Report – Roy Williams References available Mary 612-819-5277 Our cash balance decreased slightly in September. One time October 2005 Postage for our fall newsletter was partially offset by membership dues and interest. IN SEARCH OF DEPENDABLE HELP? Crime Report – Pat Scott Contrary to popular belief, good help CAN be Pat distributed two maps showing the locations of found! I have 26 yrs. exp. with childcare, crimes in our neighborhood from July 1st through eldercare and personal assistant duties. September 30th. Hidden Beach had the highest con- I have outstanding references. For honest, centration of crime, mainly liquor law violations. loyal and dependable help, call: 612-597-1212. Cindie Smart cautioned us to be on the alert for a well-dressed African-American man in his 30’s with Rates: $5.00 for two lines, $3.00 for each addition- dreadlocks who has approached several young al line. Send ad and check to Hill & Lake Press, women/teens recently. He has tried to coax them into c/o Jean Deatrick, 1821 Dupont Ave S, his car in the mid-afternoon. The police have been Minneapolis, MN 55403, payable to Hill & Lake notified, and apparently know of this person, but say Press. There are approximately 48 characters (let- they cannot arrest him because he has not committed a ter, punctuation, space, number) per line. continued on page 15 OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 15

KIAA continued from page 14 Candidates from page 9 n’t make headlines, we really are going in the wrong direction. And it affects every neighborhood. If the crime. Cindie volunteered to get more specific infor- verting the Riverside coal plant to natural gas. I’ve tax base is compromised in parts of the city because of mation from the police and work with Pat to create a made public safety my top priority, increasing police crime, already high taxes in safer neighborhoods will go flyer to be distributed in the neighborhood. and fire budgets by $22 million over four years. I’ve up even higher. Playground Equipment – Janet Hallaway, Kristi fought for our kids both at the Capitol and in City Hall Q4? The City needs a real vision for its future, and Pearson, Ed Newman, and Sara Peterman – getting increased school funding from the state and plans and regulatory mechanisms to allow high quality These 4 individuals from Lowry Hill discussed their working through Achieve!Minneapolis to raise money growth consistent with that community vision. proposal to add a net-climbing structure to Kenwood for Minneapolis schools. I’ve led the City to transform We must keep residents in the process. The Mayor’s Park. It would be funded jointly by NRP funds from the vacant, blighted Sears property into Allina head- development agency, CPED, proposed that neighbor- Lowry Hill Residents, Inc. and funds raised by Palio. It quarters and the Global Marketplace. We’ve funded hoods no longer receive notice of big development would be located next to the baby swings at the corner more trees and bicycle trails and kept kids off the street proposals, repealed the collaborative process of review of Oliver and Franklin. by creating 1,100 summer jobs through STEP-UP. And with residents and tried to undercut NRP. Moreover, The target date for installation is the spring of 2006. in January we are launching “One Call”, where everyone Rybak signed the resolution overriding the Shoreland A community-wide meeting will be held to gather will be able to call one number –311- the for responsive Ordinance for a recent project. neighborhood comments – probably early next year. city services. We need to fix CPED, a disaster of the Mayor’s own Even though the exact structure has not yet been Q3? If re-elected, I will continue to fight to make making. It has failed to provide adequate planning, let determined, neighbors are encouraged to visit either sure every child in Minneapolis has a clear path to suc- alone a vision for our future, and has made the devel- Brackett Park at 2728 39th Ave. South or Lyndale cess: getting ready to learn, succeeding in school, opment process more cumbersome, more costly and Farmstead Park to view similar net-climbing equipment. preparing for a career and contributing to our commu- less predictable for all parties. Welcome New Businesses — Elizabeth Grubb nity. I will keep public safety as my top priority until Q5? Getting the Hiawatha LRT line built after 25 Elizabeth has recently opened a new business, E every person can feel safe walking down every street in years of gridlock. I helped build a coalition that got the Photography, next to Isles Market & Deli. It is cur- Minneapolis. I will never let the City go back to “cred- job done. Now, as hoped, its overwhelming success is rently open by appointment only, but starting next it card” budgets. I will keep reforming City Hall to serving as a catalyst for creation of a 21st Century month she plans on being open on a regular basis. make it more open and accountable and focused on the transportation system for the region. And it’s the Bockley Gallery, an art gallery, will open on Friday right priorities. biggest environmental achievement in decades. next to E Photography. Q4? There’s $2.5 Billion of private investment cur- Elizabeth plans to create a Kenwood Art Crawl rently underway in the City of Minneapolis. involving several of the Kenwood businesses. Minneapolis is in a strong position to grow in the way Ward 10 City Council Candidate NRP Update – Pat Scott we want to grow. Minneapolis is not on bended knee, Scott Persons did not respond. 37 Kenwood residents attended the October 6 begging for investment, writing subsidy checks and Ralph Remington, [email protected] neighborhood meeting to give input on 3 proposals to accepting any proposal that is made. That’s the old 612-821-3819 spend the remaining NRP Phase 1 funds. The respons- guard way of thinking. When I ran for Mayor in 2001, Q1? Building successful es will be tabulated and discussed at the next NRP I said it was time to “put down the checkbook and pick partnerships. I have a proven Committee meeting. The NRP Committee ‘/;;;;;will up the phone,” using city subsidies only where neces- record of working effectively present a recommendation to the KIAA Board in sary to prime the pump. That’s exactly what we’ve with individuals, community November. done. We must also plan for what we want – that’s why and neighborhood organiza- The next meeting of the NRP Committee is it is so important that we continue to promote neigh- tions, political structures and Monday, October 24th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the borhoods planning their own future development. I’ve government, foundations, cor- Kenwood Recreation Center. All Kenwood residents also added new planners in my 2006 budget to make porate funders, and investors are welcome to attend these meetings. sure we are working with neighborhoods and address- throughout Minneapolis and John Bernstein, the NRP Chair of Lowry Hill, con- ing the issues we have in the parts of town with the the greater Twin Cities area. I tacted Pat regarding our interest in participating in an most development pressures. have attended every City Council meeting this year and historic structure study. After some discussion, we Q5? I believe we are building the new Minneapolis have built relationships with many Council Members (I decided to invite John to a KIAA Board meeting so he with leadership, vision and results. I’ve listed a number am endorsed by Council Members Lisa Goodman, could clarify the intent of the study. or achievements, particularly in question #2, but I’m Natalie Johnson Lee, Don Samuels and Gary Schiff). Candidates Forum – Pat Scott also proud of what has made those specific achieve- Organizational management experience:I have KIAA is sponsoring a Park & Rec Board ments possible – a new style of leadership. In City Hall, demonstrated successes building sustainable institu- Candidates Forum at the Kenwood Recreation Center all my budgets have passed, not with narrow 7-6 mar- tions; budget development; and staff management. from 7 to 9 p.m. on October 18th. The League of gins, but with no less that 11 votes on the City Council. I have direct community work as a Social Service Women Voters will provide a moderator and support That is in large part because I believe in openness, Director for seven years at Pillsbury Neighborhood team to conduct the forum. All questions will be writ- transparency and collaboration. Leadership also means Services (which served 20,000 Minneapolitans annual- ten and every candidate will be asked to respond to each building partnerships that bring people together in ly). There we grappled with some of the major munici- question. unique and innovative ways – across party and geo- pal issues affecting people’s lives such as homelessness, As the sponsoring group, KIAA can provide some graphic boundaries. With fellow mayors across joblessness, welfare to work problem-solving, unwanted beginning questions. The Board discussed several top- Minnesota, in suburban communities, with business election to page 16 ics; questions will be worded and provided to the mod- leaders and with faith groups, I believe we are creating erator. more positive attitudes toward the City of Minneapolis The Board unanimously approved the allocation of and leading the region like never before. a maximum of $300 to rent a platform for this event. Peter McLaughlin [email protected] KIAA Web Site Update – Bruce Camp 612-465-0414 Bruce recently updated our web site (www.ken- Q1? There are big differences beyond the fact that I woodminneapolis.org) and encouraged the Board mem- match my sox and RT doesn’t. I’m about results, not bers to review it. rhetoric. The only reason I stepped into this race is .New Business – All because I saw a city that was going the wrong direction Jeff Veigel, the owner of Isles Bun & Coffee, intro- on education, resident involvement and public safety. duced himself. He is considering opening another We cannot afford four more years of drift under the business (the exact type to be determined) in the cur- current Mayor. rent Isles Market & Deli location. Q2? I bring a lifetime of community service and a On Monday, October 10th, members of the Capital long list of solid achievements. I graduated from Investment Committee of the Minnesota House of Princeton and earned a Masters in public affairs from Representatives had a bus tour of several Minneapolis the U of M. I chaired a successful affordable housing sites for which state bonding funds are being sought. development corporation, lead research and advocacy They visited Lake of the Isles, but did not get off the at the Urban Coalition, served six years as a state repre- bus. The Lake of the Isles Restoration project is the sentative, including four as assistant majority leader, Minneapolis Park & Rec Board’s #1 priority for state served 14 years as Commissioner in a County known bonding help. for innovation and fiscal stability (AAA credit rating The January 2006 meeting of the KIAA Board will from all three rating agencies —- one of about 20 coun- be held on the 9th instead of the 2nd. ties in the country with such a rating), and led the The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 p.m. The next County Railroad Authority and the seven-county Metro meeting is on November 7th from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Transitways Board that developed the Hiawatha LRT line and a regional plan for a 21st Century transit sys- tem. Q3? Crime. There were nine shooting incidents in North Minneapolis last Friday night. When this does- 16 HILL AND LAKE PRESS OCTOBER 22, 2005 pregnancy, AIDS/HIV infection, school truancy and Development Committee and experience on the Zoning Q4? City Leaders need to keep in touch with their neighborhood economic development. I have worked and Planning Committee has given me the tools for constituents. I am not one to push or encourage devel- with almost every area of the city including the North helping to guide growth and development in a way that opment unless it’s in terms of better housing and devel- side, West Bank, Central, Bryant and Powderhorn com- is consistent with the character of individual neighbor- opment options for all Citizens in Minneapolis. We wit- munities. hoods. As a member of the implementation team for nessed a hike in gasoline recently. The smart move is to Q3?became an important lesson. You become one the Convention Center expansion and now the create better transportation service and buildup our with those searching for the same rights and justice we Planetarium, I now have an even greater appreciation neighborhoods with grocery stores and shops within all deserve. Being from Nebraska, everything is black for the role that civic buildings and institutions play in walking distance. and white. There are no grey areas. I campaigned for our community. The experience I have gained while Q5? It’s a tie. One is my graduating from the Brenda Council who ran for Mayor twice. I became a doing the job has prepared me to take a leadership role University of Nebraska in Omaha. The other involves rebel with a cause fighting mainstream conservative in citywide decision making. Ultimately the job to me is my discovery of a sibling I never knew existed. I grew views which frowned upon me because of my sexual about representation and I while I bring deeply held up as an only child. I found a photograph of a young orientation. principles, my commitment has been to work with and child that didn’t resemble that relative’s children in 1989. Q4? I foresee Crime as being the most important. listen to the many talented residents of the seventh To make a long story short, my mother got pregnant at Our City Leaders are in denial of any such Problem. All ward to resolve the challengers we face as a community. the age of 15 by her father’s best friend. She had to give the questions asked in regard to Seventh Ward never Q3? The most important issue facing residents in him up to an Uncle and Aunt who couldn’t bear any include Safety and Crime. I’m afraid it might scare off our area is fiscal responsibility, getting Minneapolis back children. No one kept in touch because of the situation those potential buyers of Condos and Townhouses. It’s on solid ground. The city needed a plan to restore our being “strange”. I insisted on finding their old home all linked together. I don’t see any police presence at all. bond rating and pay down an enormous amount of number. They lived in the State of Virginia on a farm The City attempts to make up revenue with 50 plus debt. Over the past four years through the Mayor and years ago. The Uncle passed away before 1989. Since Condo Developments to raise their tax base. Yet NRP Council’s 5-year financial plan we are moving in the then the farm sold and a house purchased. Luckily they will be nothing for the next three years. Building these right direction. There are many other issues we face as kept the same phone number from years earlier. Aunt various Condos doesn’t create a community. It’s the a community such as reform, guiding development, Blondie had a hard time on the phone because she people who create Minneapolis for what its worth. affordable housing, historic preservation and our envi- thought my mother wanted him back after all these Green City blocks and walkways fill in the gaps of ronment. We will be better able to dedicate resources years. It was even harder for my own mother. I left for Great Community Building. It’s Common Sense! and work on these issues if our financial issues includ- Virginia in 1990 on a greyhound bus for a short visit. I City Leaders need to keep in touch with their con- ing escalating property taxes and pension reform are felt like a detective putting the pieces together. I satis- stituents. I am not one to push or encourage develop- addressed first. fied my desire to find out more about this missing piece ment unless it’s in terms of better housing and devel- Q4? Development decisions need to be based on in my life. opment options for all Citizens in Minneapolis. We wit- thoughtful planning that preserves what is unique about nessed a hike in gasoline recently. The smart move is to our urban envi?ronment and enhances the character of create better transportation service and buildup our our neighborhoods. Increasing traffic, conflicts over neighborhoods with grocery stores and shops within parking and the lack of a comprehensive transit system, walking distance. if not addressed with development, will constrict Q5? It’s a tie. One is my graduating from the growth in our city. Planning needs to come before Library Board, 12 candidates, vote for 6 University of Nebraska in Omaha. The other involves development and the City needs to address higher den- sity development pressures by concentrating develop- my discovery of a sibling I never knew existed. I grew Anita S. Duckor [email protected] 612-920-0796 ment on our major commercial corridors, along the up as an only child. I found a photograph of a young Q1? My experience distinguishes me. I have been a Hiawatha rail line and within parts of downtown. child that didn’t resemble that relative’s children in 1989. The Friends of the Minneapolis Public Library Board Q5? I’ve been blessed to have had many personal To make a long story short, my mother got pregnant at member for six years and a Library Board Trustee for and professional achievements but I’d like to think my the age of 15 by her father’s best friend. She had to give the last four years. I was instrumental in the hiring of greatest achievement is yet to come. him up to an Uncle and Aunt who couldn’t bear any Library Director Kit Hadley, and have been a key play- children. No one kept in touch because of the situation er in the successful new Central Library Capital Christopher Clark being “strange”. I insisted on finding their old home Campaign — which has raised $15 million from private [email protected] number. They lived in the State of Virginia on a farm sources. I was also a member of the Walker Library 612-333-3239 years ago. The Uncle passed away before 1989. Since Joint Task Force. I am an active community and busi- Q1? I am from a single parent family. I began my then the farm sold and a house purchased. Luckily they ness leader and have served on more than 18 regional, first job at 15 years old. At one time, I worked three kept the same phone number from years earlier. Aunt state and national governing boards representing the part-time jobs while a sophomore in high school. I Blondie had a hard time on the phone because she arts, community and economic development, trade grew up in Nebraska which is tough enough for anyone thought my mother wanted him back after all these associations and businesses. feeling “different” as a youth: sexual orientation. I took years. It was even harder for my own mother. I left for Q2? As President of Duckor & Associates, Inc., a initiative from early young age to become involved in Virginia in 1990 on a greyhound bus for a short visit. I Minneapolis based consulting company, I am a proven my community: University GLBT Student Group, felt like a detective putting the pieces together. I satis- strategic thinker with experience in strategic alliances, PFLAG, Metropolitan Community Church of Omaha, fied my desire to find out more about this missing piece coalition building, project management, fund raising and other Civic Groups in high school and college. I’ve in my life. and governance. I have helped businesses, non-profits, grown into a respectful person willing to listen and take and government entities move to a higher level of per- City Council Ward Seven actions to benefit others. I’m not a selfish individual. formance. I have the vision, consensus-building, and Lisa Goodman 2. Q2? I am qualified to lead and take charge. Try to leadership to get things done. Endorsed by: [email protected] 229-9102 understand a situation without bias. One term elected Minneapolis Building & Construction Trades Council, Q1? Experience, dedication, as President of GLBT Student Organization in Omaha. Teamsters Joint Council 32 DRIVE, and the Minnesota responsiveness and independent I sacrificed my studies that one semester to be a leader Women’s Political Caucus. City Council Members: Lisa thinking. Experience has proven for Equality. I volunteered my time as Treasurer of Flat Goodman, Barb Johnson, and Paul Ostrow; Library to me the importance of build- Water Bears. The whole system of money spent and Board Trustees: Laura Waterman Wittstock, Kathleen ing coalitions. With all major put in reserve became an important lesson. You Lamb and Gregory Gray; Mary Doty, Arvonne S. Fraser issues, we must be able to build become one with those searching for the same rights and Lee Lynch and many others. bridges and identify common and justice we all deserve. Being from Nebraska, every- Q3? The number one issue facing the Minneapolis ground even among individuals thing is black and white. There are no grey areas. I Public Library system is the devastating funding cuts who are from the same political campaigned for Brenda Council who ran for Mayor resulting in deep layoffs, lost hours, and reductions in party. I have learned that there is twice. I became a rebel with a cause fighting main- service. And, the problem will be exacerbated when the no partisan way to plow snow or fix a pothole. I have stream conservative views which frowned upon me North Regional and East Lake community libraries worked to bring my colleagues together around issues because of my sexual orientation. come on line. We need a strong board — board mem- and priorities that have been important to 7th ward res- Q3? I foresee Crime as being the most important. bers that have proven leadership, demonstrated results idents and I have been willing to speak out, even when Our City Leaders are in denial of any such Problem. All and successful partnerships — with the capacity to look in the minority, to represent my constituent’s views. the questions asked in regard to Seventh Ward never at and analyze all options and make the best decision Q2? Working for the late Senator Paul Wellstone include Safety and Crime. I’m afraid it might scare off possible for the Minneapolis Public Library system. taught me the importance of getting up each day excit- those potential buyers of Condos and Townhouses. It’s Eric Hinsdale [email protected] ed about the work you do. Serving on the Family all linked together. I don’t see any police presence at all. 827-1625 Housing Fund Board and City/County Homelessness The City attempts to make up revenue with 50 plus Q1? I have worked in libraries for my entire career task force has taught me that affordable housing is crit- Condo Developments to raise their tax base. Yet NRP and know how they work from top to bottom. I under- ical for safe neighborhoods and a productive workforce. will be nothing for the next three years. Building these stand the political factors that impact libraries on the Serving on the board of the Greater Minneapolis various Condos doesn’t create a community. It’s the federal, state, and local level. My area of expertise is Convention and Visitors Association has made me cer- people who create Minneapolis for what its worth. library technology so I am well prepared to help guide tain that we need a vibrant, 24 hour downtown. My Green City blocks and walkways fill in the gaps of Great our library system in this time of incredibly rapid leadership role as Chairperson of the Community Community Building. It’s Common Sense! OCTOBER 22, 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 17 change in the delivery of library services. have the passion, leadership date calling for adoption of the American Library Q2? I have a masters degree in library and informa- experience, positive attitude, Association’s Poor People’s Policy # 61 that will remove tion science and fifteen years working in libraries. I am and energy to work on library barriers to access for poor people. I am also the only an expert in library technology. I acquired an in-depth board issues. I am endorsed single mother of school-aged children, which gives me understanding of federal and statewide library politics by: Council Member Lisa a unique perspective on the real needs of every-day working for the Metropolitan Library Service Agency as Goodman, Senator D. Scott library users. their technology coordinator. I am a member of the Dibble, Library Board Q2? I am highly educated and skilled, with 25 years DFL party. Member Kathleen Lamb, Park of experience as a grassroots community organizer in Q3? Our library system is in the midst of a funding Board Member John Erwin, urban and rural areas. I have worked as an independent crisis that has resulted in drastic layoffs and reduced School Board Members Lydia development consultant for twenty years and continue library hours. We need a visionary library board, one Lee, Judy Farmer, and Peggy to pursue full-time fundraising work. I am a mother, a who is willing to embrace change and new service mod- Flanagan. community gardener, a volunteer engineer and produc- els instead of complaining about the way things used to Q2? President, Minneapolis Library Board; Past er on KFAI community radio, an organizer in the be. Secretary, Minneapolis Library Board; Treasurer, women’s community in the Twin Cities and a co- Gary Thaden [email protected], 612/377- Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA); founder of Concerned About Nokomis, a grassroots 2029 Commissioner, Minneapolis Planning Commission; neighborhood group that raised more than $30,000 to Q1?Our libraries are under stress and I can make a Union steward, CWA Local 7270; Former Vice keep our community library open on Saturdays for difference. I am committed to books and libraries, I President, Metronet Governing Board; Sustainability almost a year when the Board could not. I am endorsed have experience with city government and service on sub-committee member, New Central Library; by AFSCME Council 5, the Union of Radical Writers boards of directors, and I am passionate about free Member, Minnesota Library Association; and Member, and Workers, the Minnesota Women’s Political Caucus speech. OutFront Minnesota. Over 16 years of education & and Minnesota N.O.W. Q2? Steering Committee, training experience, a former board member of my Q3? The most important issue is money – in par- 2000 Minneapolis Library neighborhood association, block leader, and a past advi- ticular, increasing and re-structuring the income stream Referendum; Recording sor to a college library. for operations of the Minneapolis Library system so as Secretary, Minneapolis Q3? The top priorities: continue the renovations to to open libraries seven days a week with a full comple- Library Citizen Participation our community libraries, the successful completion and ment of staff, excellent programs and rich collections Group; Vice Chair, opening of the New Central Library (May 20, 2006), and acquisitions. I believe that Minneapolis must fol- Minneapolis Charter expand advocacy of libraries, develop a long-term strat- low the trail blazed by the enormously successful St. Commission; former Board egy to increase our operating budget, increase grant Paul system. If we do not pursue immediate and dras- Member, Lowry Hill East opportunities and partnerships in the community, allo- tic action to improve the situation, hours will be lost Neighborhood Association. cate more funding for books/materials, add more com- again at community libraries or they will be closed. I Endorsed by the DFL party and many labor unions. puters, preserve our historic book collections, and feel strongly that the best way to insure that the Q3? The library’s budget. We should: Closely exam- expand the hours the library is open. The Library Minneapolis Mayor and City Council do the right thing ine the fiscal outlook for the next four years; Improve Board adopted strategic direction focused on achieving in assuring increased funding for the library system the relationship between the Library Board and the City four key results; responsive public service of the high- through a dedicated property tax levy, is ORGANIZE Council; Work with suburban libraries to lobby the est quality; libraries as vital centers in neighborhoods; hundreds of library lovers and users to DEMAND that State Capital for additional funds; Task the Friends & improved literacy; and sound stewardship of resources. libraries, literacy and free access to information be a top Library staff to look to private donations, along with Lisa Kjellander 612.922.1640 priority for our City. government and foundation grants; Increase sale of Q1? As a professional librarian, I bring a different Laurie Savran [email protected] book-related items at libraries. viewpoint and experience to the Board. The 612 822-0606 x15 Alan Hooker [email protected], 612-730- Minneapolis Public Library (MPL) needs advocates, Q1? I have experience on the library board for a 6041 people who are passionate about libraries, their services, number of years. I was elected President for 3 years by Q1? As the only candidate who’s a Northsider, I their vision and their goals. MPL needs people who can my colleagues during the time when the Referendum know firsthand the vital role our libraries play in pro- relate and inspire this interest in others, especially those was passed and we faced challenging issues that viding our children a sanctuary from the streets. who impact funding. MPL required me to be present at City Hall frequently, be Further, I possess in-depth and diverse experience in pays its director to govern interviewed by the Press regularly and lobby with other business, labor, non-profits and libraries, as well as a day to day issues, but an elected officials. proven track record of lead- advocate can influence the Q2? For many years our family owned Savran’s ership and dedication to public and legislators Bookstore on the West Bank of the University. I am a Minneapolis city govern- involvement in meeting and continued on page 18 ment, the DFL and social supporting the Library’s justice. This strong record of long-term goals. accomplishment, combined Q2? Librarian, 1998 to with the courage I’ve had present. M.B.A., St. Thomas University, 2004. M.L.I.S. since day one to propose (Masters of Library and Information Science), new, “outside-the-box” ideas, Dominican University, 1997. B.A. English, Hamline has garnered me the support University, 1993. 10-year Minneapolis resident, of numerous political, community and labor organiza- Minnesota native and avid library user. tions, plus over 20 city, county and state elected officials, Q3? The most important issue facing residents and business leaders and community activists. their library service is a lack of funding. This affects Q2? Former library employee, writer, corporate offi- every aspect of the library from daily operations (open cer and labor organizer; current Human Resources hours, etc.) to staffing to materials purchases. The administrator for national non-profit organization; cur- Board needs to present a stronger case to funding bod- rent member of: Friends of Minneapolis Public Library; ies for increasing the Library’s budget and the Library Minneapolis Civilian Police Review Authority; needs to use these funds efficiently. Stonewall DFL (former Chair); DFL Feminist Caucus; Samantha Smart 612-722-5998 OutFront Minnesota; Progressive Minnesota; Human [email protected] Rights Campaign; Minneapolis Civil Rights Q1? I am boldly calling for a significant re-struc- Commission (former member); Minneapolis Advisory turing of the income stream for the Minneapolis Committee on People with Disabilities (former mem- Library system to more closely resemble that of the St. ber); GLBT Minnesotans for Kerry (former chair). Paul libraries, which have been unaffected by the dras- Q3? New and renovated libraries are nice, but unless tic budget cuts associated they have adequate hours and staff they are but inef- with the loss of State LGA fective monuments. More library hours + more staff funds. In addition, I have = Funding. My top priority will be to work on solving been outspoken about the this equation. fact that the current Board Rod Krueger [email protected] 612-385- has alienated both staff and 4802 or 612-721-8076. Web: www.RodKrueger.org users in the process used to Q1? My background in business, training, libraries, cut 35% of library hours and neighborhood involvement makes me uniquely and 27% of staff several qualified to serve on the Library Board. I have a com- years ago, and that account- mon sense approach to finding solutions and I am will- ability to these groups, and in particular, poor folks, is ing to think “outside the box”. I have served on the of primary importance. Thirdly, I am the only candi- board during both good and bad economic times and I 18 HILL AND LAKE PRESS October 22, 2005

Library Board candidates continued from page 17 idents is how to keep Minneapolis a successful, inviting School. Consultant to public education, tribes, organi- practicing attorney in the Rainbow Building in Uptown city. Our libraries are key to keeping Minneapolis suc- zations in the areas of media and education. Writer and and a trained mediator. I am also Co-Chair of the cessful and helping our children succeed in school. They Journalist; Mpls Library Board by appointment of the Alliance for Sustainability which is an organization that are where small business owners research new markets Mayor; Boards: Friends of the Library, SE Asian promotes ecological principles. I have been a published and where new immigrants learn English. Our libraries Refugee Home; Greater Metropolitan Housing Corp.; writer and poet. I also do volunteer energy healing at need to be open nights and weekends when people can National American Indian Development Corp, Change, Pathways, a Health Crisis Center in Uptown. I have get to them. Some help can come from improving effi- Inc., Center for Native American Public Radio been an avid library user all my ciency, better use of volunteers, and better fundraising. (CNAPR); married, five children, five grandchildren; life. For many years our family But with all parts of the library budget cut to the bone, 1998 FOIA Finnegan Freedom of Information Award; owned Savran’s Bookstore on the the only solution is adequate public funding. This is the now writing three books West Bank of the University. only way we can keep our libraries as an investment in .Q3? We must increase revenue so free libraries can Q3? The most important the future, and I pledge to work to get the adequate function well. We cannot make public institutions issue facing the library board is public funding our libraries deserve. dependent on fluctuating private dollars, as welcome as the budget reduction which Virginia Holte www.virginiaholte.org they will be in the longer term. By 2008, the library bud- resulted in losing 25% of our [email protected] get will be out of balance and cannot legally run on valuable staff and reduced hours Q1? I have 30 years professional library experience, deficit. Loss of revenue has meant loss of the highly at all our libraries. We need to in public libraries, school libraries, and in a university skilled. The burden has fallen on those who remain. establish stronger partnerships with the City Council library, and I have been on the library board since 2001, This cannot be sustained over years of time. Libraries and Mayor so that we will all be working to increase our working as a team member with the other trustees to and public education are essential partners that bring dollars as a team. We need to lobby the legislature to let address library policy issues. the power of knowledge to communities. them know how important the Minneapolis Public Q2? In addition to my professional library experi- Julie Iverson 612.379.2230 Library is as a state resource. On the positive side, ence, I have served as an administrator with Ralph [email protected] when the new central library opens on May 20th next Rapson when he was head of the University School of Q1? I’m tenacious, optimistic and convinced no year we will get lots of national publicity and have the Architecture and landscape Architecture. I am a mem- problem or budget shortfall is so large that people can’t, chance to get our message our there regarding our bud- ber of the Minneapolis Youth Coordinating Board, and minimally, find ways to get what they need, if not what get. have been active in the Minneapolis Federation of they want, by working Sheldon Mains [email protected], 612-618-7149 Teachers, Minnesota Aids Project, and PFLAG, which is together. I don’t have pre- Q1? As a member of the Library Board I will bring: Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. conceived notions about Experience and knowledge of how to lobby for Q3? Clearly the most important is the financial situ- priorities. Rather, I am more funding for our libraries. Proven ability to cre- ation of the library. This results to a considerable extent prepared to learn from cit- atively use technology to better meet client’s needs. A from our loss of almost $3 million over the past three izens, staff and other commitment to serving all the communities in years from the State of Minnesota and its governor. It board members, then to Minneapolis. But most important, I believe that we has resulted in many serious cutbacks, includiing drasti- act in the most responsible must invest in our libraries because libraries are one of cally shortened library hours, having to cut staff, reduc- and responsive manner. the best tools for helping children succeed in schools. ing our purchasing of boks, plus many others. We on Q2? I’ve considered Libraries provide Story-Time programs for preschool- the board realize that we must come up with alternative public service since child- ers; they provide homework ways of funding the library and are considering many hood; Kennedy baby syndrome. As I believe schools helpers; they provide comput- short term and long term plans. This will continue to and libraries are two influential tools used to shape the er labs for families that can- be our main concern until it is resolved, and the long future, I can think of no better place to serve my com- not afford computers; they term, such as endowments, will indeed be long term. munity. I have owned and operated a computer consult- are a safe place where teens Meanwhile, we are also considering short term solu- ing business for 15 years. I also have employment expe- can gather to work on class tions. rience in accounting, retail management, childcare, edu- projects. But our libraries Laura Waterman Wittstock cation (including library management), and the hotel cannot help our children suc- [email protected] 612-387-4915 industry. ceed if they do not have the Q1? I am an American Indian who has led non-prof- A student senator at UMN-TC for 3 years, I served money needed to stay open. its for 35 years and I will bring dedicated leadership and with faculty members on the Consultative and Library Q2? I have been a technol- experience to the Minneapolis Library Board. Libraries Committees. During that period, I also chaired the ogy consultant for nonprofit organizations for nine and public education are essen- Student Services committee, successfully building the years. During that time I worked with a variety of orga- tial partners that bring the power Bookswap, a used textbook consignment sale. nizations serving our diverse communities, helped of knowledge to communities. I Participation, measured in dollars, individuals, and develop a free online management library for nonprof- have strong community and books, was increased by more than 500% through suc- it organizations and helped nonprofit organizations use development experience. I know cessful marketing, and lobbying other organizations for technology to improve their services and improve their that American Indian, African, sponsorship. fundraising. I have served on a variety of boards African American, Asian, Latino Q3? Determining how libraries can best and cost- including the national Alliance for Nonprofit and all families invest social cap- effectively serve the community into the future. This Management, Minnesota e-Democracy, Minneapolis ital in public education part of means addressing questions about books vs. technology, Civil Rights Commission and a variety of neighbor- which is supported by libraries. privacy, distribution models, et al. hood organizations. know how organizations work and The future of our city begins at the open doorway of how great board members can help organizations our libraries. improve. I have been endorsed by the Minneapolis Q2? National Indian Education Assn: developed DFL, labor unions, and community leaders. collection about American Indians. It is now at Bemidji Q3? The most important issue for Minneapolis res- State University. President of MIGIZI, a local non prof- it for 16 years. Administrator of Heart of the Earth OCTOBER , 2005 HILL AND LAKE PRESS 19

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They were still upbeat, and the question of why I had not returned to Minneapolis invigorated by the challenge of public education. A job since moving to Los Angeles in 2002 became increas- I may once have wanted opened up two years ago, but ingly hard to answer. JoAnne had been back to visit alas, if I had stayed, who would have kept an eye on the friends, spend time with her weaving buddies, and luxu- Pacific Ocean every day? As I learned in my thirties, the riate in the atmosphere of the neighborhood. She had joy or sadness of others does not alter my position on seen our old house and pronounced it completely the ladder of life. updated and imaginatively redone. What half-formed I saw no one toting firearms in Uptown. Calhoun simplistic logic or rudimentary superstition was keeping Square seems to have lost some luster but the sense of me from visiting the birthplace of our two children and community and optimism is contagious. I marveled at our adopted home for twenty-five years? the timed walk lights. Strangers make eye contact, store hen I finally decided to come back, the e-mails and clerks actually want to be helpful, and even the late sea- phone calls were so supportive. One friend had a car I son garage sales top anything we have in the South Bay. could use during my stay. Another had a dog for me to I love the thrill of the hunt and subscribe to the “catch walk and take to garage sales. I had offers to “crash” on and release” philosophy. I was able to sight see and find Tom Cassidy & Tom Cook By Dorothy Childers futons, yoga mats, day beds, sleeper sofas, waterbeds, furniture, a grill, a rice cooker, and even a refrigerator to see a branch library closed on a Friday for budget rea- credenzas, and army cots, all over the metro area. I for a friend who just happened to need everything dur- sons, yet the air and the streets were clean and hopeful. chose the last week of September and I am still smiling ing my visit. My dear friend artist/poet Tom Cassidy set up an at the memories. But enough about me, you guys look I was hosted at house parties most nights and also opportunity for us to co-host a benefit for Cheap great! taken out for a beer by dear friends. I shared the joy of Theater on September 29th. Between us we cajoled I kept muttering, “Look at all the trees” as a friend a close friend when we drove out to see his under con- over a hundred friends and neighbors to our reading. As picked me up at the airport and we headed for south struction summer home in Wisconsin. At each get- usual Tom captivated the crowd with hilarious poems Minneapolis. The 35W at Cross-town bottleneck together the memories and anecdotes flowed and about work, and a well-spent childhood in Clifton, New seemed less treacherous, and except for a large sprin- reminded me how inadequate pithy e-mails and occa- Jersey. I shared past columns, many about crazy kling of For Sale signs, the city bustled with smiling sional phone calls are. Granted it was great weather and Californians. Modesty aside, we were very well received. adults and mirthful children. The fall weather was beau- my favorite season, but every day of my visit was a It was a packed-house and the warmth, laughter, and the tiful. It seemed that every third person was pushing a delightful adventure. I was able follow my nose, unlike acceptance I felt made me realize that wherever I live, I baby stroller with an actual baby in it. In L.A. the in my grindstone-based work years. will always be a Minnesotan. strollers are more likely to contain cans and bottles. Many neighbors were sad that Vivian Mason (Sir Tom H. Cook somehow became lost in the works of German An advantage of selling your home to friends is that Thomas Moore) was leaving the Park Board. That a poet Christian Morgenstern (1871-1914) author of “The you can visit and get the full tour. Our somewhat non-candidate could get the job of Parks Commissioner Aesthetic Weasel” while writing this piece. Tom’s journey through frumpy and frayed old house had gotten the architec- based on a high school friendship reminded us that ger- cyberspace would probably have made a more interesting column. tural equivalent of breast implants as well as a facelift, rymandering and cronyism is alive and well. The Jesse and had finally done something with that hair. The Ventura Memorial light rail was impressive to see, pro- place looked fantastic and appeared to be living with a vided you want to go from point A to B. I was surprised