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Hello to all my 3rd Ward neighbors,
This week began the presentations from all the department heads to present their 2025 budget proposals. I have begun discussions with fellow Council Members on the possibility of reducing the proposed 8.1% tax levy increase. I have heard from many of you that the continuing tax increases by the State, County, School Board, Park Board, and City are a burden. The next stop in setting the property tax is at the Board of Estimate and Taxation meeting on September 11th at 5pm in the Council Chambers. This is a public hearing which means you will have the opportunity to speak. The next department budget presentation is on September 13th at 10am in room 350 of the Public Service Center.
A big thank you to Community Safety Commissioner Todd Barnette and 2nd Precinct Inspector Nick Torborg for headlining a community meeting at the Ukrainian American Community Center about public safety in Northeast Minneapolis this week. They both gave overviews of their careers and roles within our public safety system, an update on crime in the 2nd Precinct, and answered questions for over an hour. Both Commissioner Barnette and Inspector Torborg stressed the importance of calling 911. If MPD doesn’t know about an issue, they cannot do anything about it.
We also spent a lot of time discussing the great improvement of the City’s response to mental health issues in recent years. When you call 911 about a person having a mental health crisis, trained mental health professionals are dispatched to offer the individual services and deescalate situations instead of police responding. When in doubt, call 911.
Please keep Sunday, September 15th open for a chance to tour the Ard Godfrey House at University and Central Aves. I will also be holding community office hours that day outside the house in beautiful Chute Square from noon to 2pm. I look forward to meeting you and answering any questions you may have.
As always, Henry, Patrick, and I are here to serve you. We can be reached at ward3@minneapolismn.gov. Please report all issues to 311 before contacting us so there is a paper trail and staff are already aware of the issue when we speak with them. You can contact 311 by simply dialing 311, email them at Minneapolis311@minneapolismn.gov or by submitting a 311 Contact Form.
Your neighbor,
Michael
You can request a traffic calming treatment for streets in your neighborhood for 2025. The deadline to send your application is extended through this Sept. 15.
We use different treatments to reduce speeding and improve safety. Some examples of those treatments are speed humps, curb extensions, traffic circles and median islands.
Request traffic calming in your area by filling out the online traffic calming application. You can do it online or if you need help, you can call Minneapolis311.
If you can’t use the online application, you can print it and email it, or mail it to: Traffic Calming, 300 Border Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55405.
Find more information including current and past projects on the City website.
You can comment on preliminary design plans for the METRO Blue Line Extension. The project will extend the Blue Line from Target Field Station through north Minneapolis to Brooklyn Park.
The project can improve the speed and reliability of transit; enhance street safety for all modes of travel; advance climate goals; and make it easier to reach resources, schools and workplaces.
Cities along the proposed route are holding public meetings to discuss the plans. Minneapolis will hold its public hearing in September:
Minneapolis public hearing 1:30 p.m. during the Climate and Infrastructure Committee meeting Thursday, Sept. 12 Public Service Center, 250 Fourth St. S., Council Chamber, Room 350
Find out how to participate in a public hearing.
You can also send your comments by email.
The project is led by the Metropolitan Council and Hennepin County with review from the cities along the line.
Find more information on the Blue Line Extension project on the City of Minneapolis website or Metropolitan Council website.
Hennepin County seeks feedback on preventing displacement
Hennepin County and its partners are seeking community feedback on strategies to keep people in their homes and businesses before, during and after construction of the extension and make sure they benefit from it.
Read the plan and provide feedback at yourblueline.org.
Join your neighbors and explore vibrant spaces for walking, biking and rolling during two remaining Open Streets events this year.
Open Streets West Broadway Between Lyndale Avenue North and Penn Avenue North 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 21
Hosted by the West Broadway Business Coalition, this event offers more than 250 vendors and activities across 17 blocks. Live music, dance performances and cultural showcases will celebrate the rich diversity of north Minneapolis. Pop-up markets and a cultural food court will feature the heritage of the community through handmade crafts and culinary delights.
Open Streets Nicollet Avenue From West 31st Street to West 46th Street 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28
Hosted by the Lyndale Neighborhood Association, this event offers more than 2 miles of music and magic. Come for the live music, art activities and inflatables, skateboard demonstrations and a 5K Run for Beer. Restaurants will offer food and drink specials with special menu items only found at Open Streets.
Read more on the City website.
Welcoming Week is recognized Sept. 13-22. This year’s theme is “We’re All In.” Welcoming Week is a nationwide initiative to bring together immigrants, refugees and native-born residents and foster a community where everyone feels a sense a belonging.
As a Welcoming City, the City of Minneapolis hosts annual events for Welcoming Week. We welcome new residents to the city. Because Citizenship Day always takes place during Welcoming Week, we also share information about how to become a United States citizen.
Welcoming Week events
Welcoming Week resolution before City Council Watch the recording of the resolution before the Sept. 5 council meeting on the City of Minneapolis YouTube channel.
Twin Cities monthly immigration forum – Welcoming Week edition 4:30-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 Join online over Microsoft Teams. Or call in (audio only) at +1 612-276-6670 with meeting ID 365504388#
Learning lab on engaging with immigrant and refugee communities Noon-1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13 Public Service Building, 505 Fourth Ave. S. Register online.
Welcoming Week celebration and citizenship and immigration resource fair 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake Street.
Visit the City’s website for this year’s calendar of events and updates.
Office hours for immigrants and refugees
The Office of Immigrant & Refugee Affairs hosts weekly community office hours. Office hours provide basic information on immigration legal services, shelter resources, health care and more.
Stop by South Minneapolis CareerForce, 777 E. Lake St. 1- 4 p.m. Mondays and 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays.
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