Armatage Neighborhood Garage Sales May 25^th

The annual spring garage sale is right around the corner.  Clear out your clutter and make a little cash at our Neighborhood Garage Sales, Saturday, May 25^th 8:00am – 4:00pm

We will again be combining our Armatage sales with the Kenny Neighborhood to attract more customers for everyone.

Your registration form and fee of $10.00 is due to the Armatage  Neighborhood Association, 2500 W 57^th Street, Minneapolis  MN  55410, by May 20^th.

Your $10.00 registration fee includes a mention in our Garage Sales Ad for the neighborhood in the Star Tribune newspaper.  Your sale location will also be marked on the map that we provide: you may list key offerings ( such as baby items or household goods) to be called out.

Complete form and include $10.00 ( checks payable to ANA) Deadline is May 20^th.

Name _______________________________ Phone___________

Email ________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

Briefly describe items for sale ( descriptions will be included on map and may be edited)

___________________________________________________________________

Penn Avenue S. Phase I Reconstruction Update May 9, 2013

Meyer has completed pavement removals between 60^th and 56^th Streets.

Meyer is working on storm sewers between 60^th and 56^th Streets

CenterPoint Energy is working on gas services between 60^th and 56^th Streets

56^th Street West will be reduced to a one lane road on Friday May 10.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Starting the week of May 13:

CenterPoint Energy will continue their gas main replacement. It is anticipated that within the next week or so CenterPoint will be working in the SE quadrant of Penn Ave and 54^th St W. During this time traffic will be maintained in both directions but expect delays.

Meyer Contracting will continue pavement removals and storm sewer installation north of 60^th Street W.

The Minneapolis Water Department, in conjunction with Meyer Contracting will be relocating some hydrants on the 5800 and 5900 blocks. This work will require a brief shut down of the water main (approximately 6 hours during the day). Notices will be distributed to alert impacted residents of the shutdown.

Neighbors-

Yesterday there was an attempted kidnapping at 36^th Street West and Zenith Ave South. The Minneapolis Police Department is investigating the incident and the suspect details are below. Please see the tips at the end of the message and talk with your children about steps they can take to stay safe. I will keep you updated as we have more information.

Betsy

CRIME ALERT 

Attempted Kidnapping May 6, 2013 

Facts:

On May 5, 2013 at around 2:25 p.m., an attempted kidnapping occurred near 36^th St W/Zenith Av S. A 13yo female was riding her bike when she was approached from the front by three males. One of the suspects grabbed her by the wrist and said they would hurt her if she made any noise. The victim screamed and at that time the suspects looked at one another and fled northbound from the area on foot. It’s unknown if there was a vehicle parked nearby. There have been no similar incidents reported.

Suspect description:

#1 White male, 30-45yo, unknown length brown hair, very muscular build described as similar to a wrestler

#2 White male, 30-45yo, blond hair in a “buzz” cut

#3 White male, 30-45yo, no further description

There is no clothing description available.

 Things You Can Do:

• If you see anyone matching these descriptions or any other suspicious activity, please call 911
• If you have any further information about this incident, please contact Sgt. Wallerich at (612)673-2864

Armatage Neighborhood Survey

The Armatage Neighborhood Association board is looking to you, our residents, to help the board with a roadmap for the neighborhood.  It will give the board important input from our residents providing focus on what the neighborhood sees as important issues.  We will be discussing the results of this survey at upcoming meetings.  Please complete your survey by Friday May 10^th.    Thank you for your time.

 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Armatage2013

 SCHEDULE FOR WEEK OF MONDAY APRIL 15

• CenterPoint Energy will begin their gas main replacement
• Minneapolis Park Board will finish removing Ash trees between 60th and Mn-62 one day next week. Penn Ave will be partially closed to traffic between 60th and Mn62 while these trees are removed.
• Meyer Contracting will begin moving equipment on site and may begin roadway removals starting just north or 60th St and working north.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

Trash and Recycling

• No changes will be made to the pick-up locations of garbage and recycling collected by the City of Minneapolis
• Businesses that have private vendors collect their trash should contact their vendor to make arrangements for trash collection

Cut Through Traffic

• You can expect some cut through traffic in you neighborhoods
• The City will be requesting extra enforcement in the area to address vehicles speeding through the residential side streets

For more information contact:

Stephanie Malmberg, P.E.
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Office: (612) 673-3365

City of Minneapolis
Department of Public Works
309 2nd Avenue South - Room 201
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Upcoming events on Penn Ave. S:

Beginning April 10, 2013, Penn Ave. will be closed to thru traffic between W 60th St and W 54th Streets. All east west cross-streets, including W 60th and W 54th Streets, will remain open until further notice. All Penn Ave businesses will remain open. Local access to businesses will be maintained as much as possible.

Starting Wednesday April 10, the Minneapolis Park Board will begin removing Ash Trees along Penn Avenue between Mn-62 and W 54th St. Due to the large size of these trees, sections of Penn Ave will be closed while the trees in that area are being cut. NO PARKING signs will be posted early next week for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. Expect roadway closures for short durations (4-6 hours) while trees are being removed in each section. Tree removal should be completed by April 15. The tree stumps will be ground out at a later date by the Contractor.

Starting Monday April 15, both CenterPoint Energy and Meyer Contracting will mobilize to the site and begin setting up to start work.

In the next few days you will be receiving a letter from the City which outlines what you can expect during construction. In addition to sending out update notifications the Penn Ave web site will be updated on a regular basis.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

For more information contact:

Stephanie Malmberg, P.E.
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Office: (612) 673-3365

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) and the City of Minneapolis will host the 19th annual Minneapolis Earth Day Cleanup on Saturday, April 20, 2013 from 9:30 a.m. to noon in neighborhoods and parks throughout the city.

The Earth Day Cleanup has become the largest community service project in Minneapolis and takes place at nearly 40 cleanup sites. It’s free to participate and the public is encouraged to participate by volunteering to help pick up trash in parks, neighborhoods, and watersheds. No registration is needed – just choose a site and show up to help. For more information about the event and a list of cleanup sites, visit www.minneapolisearthday.com or call 612-230-6479.

The Minneapolis 2013 City Trees Distribution Program is underway and made available through partnership between Tree Trust and the City of Minneapolis. Mature trees can provide increased property value, character, beauty and welcoming shade.

For just $25 , trees are available for Minneapolis residents, businesses, and nonprofits and must be planted on private property in the city.

Most of the trees have been ordered.  But there is still a chance to order Kentucky Coffeetrees, Princeton Elm  and arborvitae.    Big trees provide great shade for your house/building (saves on energy bills!), provide great habitat for birds and mammals, and are superb for rain water management. 

To learn more and order trees:   http://treetrust.org/minneapolis/

Penn Avenue S. Phase I Reconstruction Update April 5, 2013

This is an update specific to Phase 1 (2013 Construction) of the Penn Avenue S reconstruction project.  The Phase 1 limits are from the crosstown to 100 feet north of 54th Street W.

Upcoming events on Penn Ave. S:

Beginning April 10, 2013, Penn Ave. will be closed to thru traffic between W 60th St and W 54th Streets. All east west cross-streets, including W 60th and W 54th Streets, will remain open until further notice. All Penn Ave businesses will remain open. Local access to businesses will be maintained as much as possible.

Starting Wednesday April 10, the Minneapolis Park Board will begin removing Ash Trees along Penn Avenue between Mn-62 and W 54th St. Due to the large size of these trees, sections of Penn Ave will be closed while the trees in that area are being cut. NO PARKING signs will be posted early next week for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of next week. Expect roadway closures for short durations (4-6 hours) while trees are being removed in each section. Tree removal should be completed by April 15. The tree stumps will be ground out at a later date by the Contractor.

Starting Monday April 15, both CenterPoint Energy and Meyer Contracting will mobilize to the site and begin setting up to start work.

In the next few days you will be receiving a letter from the City which outlines what you can expect during construction. In addition to sending out update notifications the Penn Ave web site will be updated on a regular basis.

If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact me.

For more information contact:

Stephanie Malmberg, P.E.
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Office: (612) 673-3365

City of Minneapolis
Department of Public Works
309 2nd Avenue South - Room 201
Minneapolis, MN 55401

April showers bring May flowers and door-to-door solicitors. Do you know if they are legitimate sales people or are they con artists or worse, burglars?

It’s known that burglars will sometimes pose as solicitors in order to knock at doors to determine if anyone is home. If there is no answer, the suspect will continue to knock on nearby addresses, circle back and break into the home which they believe the residents are not inside. Usually they work in pairs and have a vehicle parked nearby. Sometimes, the vehicle will be parked in the alley with the second party waiting the all clear.

If someone comes to your door and you don’t want to open it, let them know that you are home by turning on the outside lights or yelling through the door stating that you aren’t interested. If you do answer and the person claims to be selling something, ask to see their city-issued photo ID card.