Committees:

LHNA has four standing committees: Marketing Communications, Crime & Safety, Environment,  and Zoning & Planning.  A brief summary and committee contact information can be found below:

Marketing Communications

Chairperson:  Melissa Omafray  Townley

The marketing communications committee oversees all communication between the Lowry Hill Board and the residents of Lowry Hill.  It manages the website, print communications, surveys, and plans LHNA events.  

Crime and Safety

Chairperson: Maggie Thurer

The Crime & Safety committee works to keep our neighborhood safe for all residents.  It communicates crime alerts, works to develop programs that promote safety, and recruits block club leaders.  Monthly meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month in the community room at Lunds in Uptown.                                              

Environment

Chairperson: Craig Wilson

The Environment committee works closely with the Minneapolis Park Board and promotes and works to keep Lowry Hill green.  Trees, parks, and green space in general are important to residents.  The committee works with The Blake School to organize the annual Spring Lake clean-up.      Attend a meeting:  fourth Thursday of the month, 8:00 a.m., Kenwood Deli, contact Craig Wilson at craigw@sustology.org 

Zoning & Planning

Chairperson (Zoning): David Weinstein

The Zoning & Planning committee reviews zoning-related applications and recommends action to the board, monitors development plans of the city, park board, and developers, and takes a proactive approach towards zoning issues in the neighborhood.      Attend a meeting: fourth Thursday of the month, 7:00 a.m., Isles Deli, 2115 W 21 Street, 612-377-6876. Contact David at dweinstein@brefrank.com