LOWRY HILL MEETING SET FOR MAY 17 Lowry Hill Neighborhood Association (LHNA) will host its annual meeting on Tuesday, May 17 at The Walker Art Center. A social hour with cash bar will take place from 6:15 to 7Pm in the Vineland Avenue lobby. The meeting will take place from 7:00 - 8:30PM. All Lowry Hill residents are welcome with each household eligible to vote for new board of directors. The evening's agenda will include a look at issues impacting the Lowry Hill neighborhood. These include updates on transportation issues and the design for Light Rail Stations servicing Lowry Hill residents, changes to the Hennepin Avenue business district, and plans to add green space along Hennepin Avenue. LHNA will also launch a new program to recruit block leaders willing to receive and disseminate electronic information pertaining to crime prevention in the neighborhood. City Councilmember Lisa Goodman and Park Board Commissioner Anita Tabb will address the audience on issues of interest to the neighborhood. Visit www.lowryhillneighborhood.org for additional information. Bridge for Youth Secret Struggle Photo Exhibit Now on View at the Bridge
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February, 2011 Happy Valentine's Day!
By Lisa Goodman, Councilwoman
Residents Form Block Clubs to Create A Safe Neighborhood
Block clubs have been the backbone of crime prevention in Minneapolis for over twenty five years. Block clubs build community at a very local level. When neighbors know one another they become more active spotting and reporting potential crime situations.
Block clubs are organized by one or more individuals on a block. The leader is responsible for maintaining a contact list of residents (name, address, phone, and email). If a crime occurs, block leaders can email neighbors so the neighborhood stays on alert to deter future crime situations.
Block leaders may organize a social event such as National Night Out, a community event held every August to bring residents together. Residents may host a pot luck and can apply for a permit from the city to have their street blocked off from traffic for the event.
To form a block club for your street, email Chelsea Adams at chelsea.adams@ci.minneapolis.mn.us or call 612-673-2819.
Join the LHNA Board of Directors
LHNA has an active group of 15 board members from the Lowry Hill Neighborhood. Board members serve for a 2 year term and generally become involved in a project in the neighborhood. Current projects include beautification of Thomas Lowry Park, installation of a sidewalk in Kenwood Park, partnering with the Hennepin Avenue business district, writing content for the website and local newspaper, working with Minneapolis Park Board and City Councilors, advocating for tree plantings in the neighborhood, monitoring zoning and planning, and hosting neighborhood events.
"I've learned so much about the city and the neighborhood since I've joined the board," said Jolane Jones, a 3 year board member. Jones chairs the Crime & Safety Committee and maintains the organizations website. She participated in a Neighborhood Policing Planning meeting with police leaders from the 5th precinct and other neighborhood organizations.
David Weinstein, a new board member, has taken an active role on LHNA's Zoning and Planning Committee. He is researching changes to the city's zoning laws as a way to protect the character of our historic neighborhood.
"I' feel much more connected to people in the neighborhood since I've served on the board," said Janet Hallaway. "One of the most rewarding things has been getting to know a whole new group of people and now counting those people as good friends".
If you'd like to learn more about serving on a committee or the board, contact board member Brian Meeker at bbmeeker@msn.com.
