The Phillips West Neighborhood Board Cordially invites you to attend
The Phillips West Neighborhood Annual Community Meeting
Thursday June 7th, 2012 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Located in the Centrum Room of the Center for Changing Lives building at 2400 Park Avenue
(Free Parking is available at the rear entrance of the building located on Oakland & 24th) Chance to win Door Prizes & a Free Famous Daves BBQ Catered Buffet will be served at 6 p.m.
AGENDA INCLUDES: Annual State of the City Update given by Minneapolis City Council Vice President Robert Lilligren & Crime Update from Don Greeley.
The Phillips West Neighborhood Organization is open to all people who live, work and play in the Phillips West Community. The Phillips West Neighborhood is defined as the geographical area between 22 nd Street on the North; Lake Street on the South; Chicago Avenue on the East and I-35W on the West.
This Community Meeting is an Accessible Event and accommodations will be made for those attending. The cost of Childcare will also be provided for those who request it. To ensure time for Proper Accommodations please contact Crystal Trutnau, Executive Director at the Phillips West Office (612-879-5383) at least 72 hours prior to the event.
2400 Park Avenue, Suite 240 Minneapolis, MN 55404 Phone 612-879-5383 Fax 612-879-5217
Phillips West Community Meeting Minutes May 3rd, 2012
Board Members in Attendance: Del Lundeen, Muriel Simmons Board Members Absent: Robert Byrd, Patty Phillips, Jake Rock, Trudy White 1. 2. 3. o Called to order: Meeting was called to order by Chair Del Lundeen at 6:05 p.m. with introductions and welcomes. April 5th Community Minutes were in packet for review. Phillips West Business: City of Minneapolis Police Update- CPS Don Greeley was present to discuss crime in Phillips. The police have been targeting the area around Peavey Park at Chicago and Franklin. A sweep of the area took place there were 53 stops for driving violations with four arrested for driving after suspension along with 15 traffic citations and 8 driving without seat belt citations. 1 person was arrested for loitering with intent to sell drugs, 2 were arrested for outstanding felony warrants, 2 were arrested for narcotic offenses and 1 was arrested for violating probation restrictions. There is also a Spring Block Club reunion going on in the month of May any block clubs can apply through Allina to receive $50 towards their block even. There is an upcoming Block Leader training on Monday May 17th at rd the 3 Precinct. Topics to be covered include how to organize a block club, services available with Community crime prevention, how and when to use 911 and how to solve crime problems. If you plan on attending please RSVP at 673-3482. Midtown Global Market Update- Kim Hanna was present to discuss current events at the Midtown Global Market. Nurses week will take place May 6th to May 12th special discounts will be given to all nurses who work at Childrens and ANW. There are also three new businesses 2 opening in May called Well Seasoned another called Left Handed Cook and one in early summer called El Burrito! American Swedish Institute Construction Update- Nina Clark were present to talk about construction at ASI. The new Museum will open to the Public on Saturday June 30th and there will be a huge Kickoff Celebration from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Ambassador of Sweden will even be present! The expansion is a great addition to the neighborhood and includes a caf that will be open 7 days a week and an event center where the public can book celebrations such as wedding and parties! The new addition includes a geo thermal heating & cooling system along with a green roof. A royal visit will also happen from the King and Queen of Sweden the 1st weekend of October. Nina will be at the June meeting to give another update. 6th Ward City Council Update from City Council VP Robert Lilligren- Robert was not present but Alondra Cano from his office was present to discuss current things happening at City Hall. She informed the Community that Nimco has taken another position at the MN United Family Campaign and in her 7 month absence Robert has hired two part time staff one named Kelly who is a law student at St. Thomas and one named Fartume who currently is involved in the Cedar Riverside Neighborhood which is part of Roberts new Ward. There is also a new Chief of Police and the City is working on hiring a new City Coordinator. Robert is still working on the Dog Park in Phillips West and is just waiting to hear back from the Park Board. Last month Robert discussed the new gas station located off of Lake Street at the former Jordan Stop. The City did approve the gas station but had 11 requirements that need to happen in order to open. Robert never connected with the owner and will do some more research trying to find out who owns the property. We will ask him to follow up more on this gas station at the June PWNO meeting. If you would like to get in touch with Robert you can call his office at 612/673-2206 or email him at [Link]@[Link] March Financials - were in the packet for review. Phillips West Spring Clean Up- will take place Saturday May 12th from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. meet at Center for Changing Lives (2400 Park Avenue) at the Messiah Church door off of 24th Street between Oakland and Park Avenue. If you would like to get involved call Crystal at 612/879-5383 or email her at pwno2005@[Link] PW Housing Program: In addition to the current Deferred Loan Program PW has now started a program that owners/landlords can apply to borrow up to $25,000 for home improvements at a low 2% interest rate. For more information about the program contact CEE (Center for Energy & Environment) at 612/335-5884 or online at [Link] Flyers in Packet: New Hope Baptist Concert and Outreach, Block Leader Training
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Announcements: PW Board Meeting- due to Memorial Day there will be no Board Meeting in May PW Annual Community Meeting, Thursday June 7th, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. (CFCL, Centrum Room)
Meeting Adjourn: Del Lundeen adjourned the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
You Can Fix Up Your Home!
The Phillips West Neighborhood Organization has secured funds through the Minneapolis Neighborhood Revitalization Program and is ready to finance your home improvement project.
Deferred Loan Program
0% fixed interest rate (0% Annual Percentage Rate) $5,000 maximum loan amount Loan is 100% forgiven if homeowner continues to own the property for 5 years Income limits apply (ex: $67,100 for a household of 4) Eligible improvements include exterior maintenance and remodeling, code violations, health, safety energy and major mechanical improvements.
2% Revolving Loan Program
2% fixed interest rate (2.006% Annual Percentage Rate*) $25,000 maximum loan amount Up to 15 year term No maximum income limit! Eligible projects include most exterior and interior permanent improvements.
*APR based on $25,000 loan for 15 years
For more information or to request an application call 612-335-5884, visit [Link] or email loaninfo@[Link]
The current loan terms and conditions stated, including interest rates, do not constitute a commitment to lend or an offer to enter into an agreement, and such an offer may only be made pursuant to Minnesota Statutes, Section 47.206(3) and (4).
Phillips West Homeowners!
The Phillips West Neighborhood Organization offers BELOW-market fixed interest rates and flexible terms which mean monthly payments that you can afford!
Call 612-335-5884, visit [Link] or email loaninfo@[Link]
NONPROFIT ORG US POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT 18304
212 3rd Avenue North, Suite 560 Minneapolis, MN 55401
Para informacin en espaol de estos programas para mejoras en su hogar, llame al 612-335-5856.
