KNA Safety and Security Rebate Program

Message from Council Member Linea Palmisano

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Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020

palmisano headshotMay 29, 2020 

Dear Neighbor, 

Like you the actions by the four officers that led to the murder of George Floyd leaves me disgusted and furious. I simply cannot fathom how someone who has sworn to protect the residents of this city, could act without humanity or empathy towards another person. George Floyd should be alive today. He, his family, his community and this city deserve justice. We need change at every level and we need it now. 

I stand with Mayor Frey and Chief Arradondo in the decision to fire all four officers involved. However, that is only the first step in ensuring justice. Even if these officers are charged, tried and convicted, that is only yet another series of steps on a much longer list. Ensuring real justice means that we all hold each other accountable to ensuring lasting change. 

We need swift action and we need to ensure that the change from that action sticks. Those two don’t always go hand in hand, and that is frustrating. Since Tuesday morning, I have spoken with elected leaders across our state, and local community leaders. I am present, I am calling on all levels of government in Minnesota to work with me and the rest of the City Council to make lasting, systemic changes. Many, many people are reaching out and I am doing my best to get back individually, but that must be balanced by my extreme focus on working and being on the phone with all levels of government, from my peers to our state offices. 

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City of Minneapolis Guidance for Protecting Private Business and Commercial Property

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Published: 29 May 2020 29 May 2020

Businesses and commercial property owners have asked for guidance on protecting private property. Absent additional emergency orders, generally the City is not in the position to direct people what to do with personal private property. They do have the following suggestions:

  • Please keep yourself and your loved ones safe. Please consider taking measures to secure the property, such as removing cash drawers and boarding windows.
  • If you choose to stay at your business or property, please avoid confrontations.
  • Please plan a secondary exit in the event of a confrontation and leave the area. Do not engage with anyone breaking in or threatening you. Once in a location of safety, plan to connect with loved ones.  Choosing to stay and defend your business property puts yourself, those you encounter, and the general public in danger.
  • Calling 911 continues to be the best way to report unlawful activity as it connects directly with dispatchers

Proposed Neighborhood Priority Plan and Plan Modification

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Published: 20 May 2020 20 May 2020

At its May 19 meeting, the KNA Board voted to identify the Neighborhoods Respond to COVID-19 Fund as a new Neighborhood Priority. This priority will create a fund for COVID-19 response to meet immediate needs arising as a direct result of COVID-19. Any funds not spent through this initiative will return to the original strategy from which funds were reallocated to this priority.

The creation of this priority and fund will require a plan modification of KNA's Phase II NRP Action Plan in the amount of $2,500.

The Board passed approval votes for both the creation of the Neighborhood Priority Plan and the Plan Modification. Please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. should you have any questions or comments.

Support Your Local Small Business

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Published: 11 May 2020 11 May 2020

shop localRunning a small business is difficult in the best of times, and these are not the best of times. Most local small businesses have faced severe restrictions on their operations and many have had to close entirely. Most of the business owners are suffering significant financial losses and many have had to lay off their employees. Now, more than ever, it is important to support your local businesses.

Please see the attached Business Listings to find contact information for your favorite local businesses and try to support them in any way you can.

Attachments:
Download this file (Kenny Area Small Businesses May 2020 Web version.pdf)Kenny Area Small Businesses May 2020 Web version.pdf[ ]538 kB

KNA 2020 Annual Meeting Online

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Published: 13 May 2020 13 May 2020

annualmeetingThe KNA Annual Meeting previously scheduled for April 21 had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We are unsure when in-person meetings will again be allowed, so we are proceeding with an online annual meeting.

The annual meeting will not have a live component, but instead will take place in two parts online.

  • Business Meeting: We will post our year-in-review/accomplishments, a financial summary, and proposed KNA Bylaw revisions on our website (kennyneighborhood.org) by June 6.
  • Board Elections:
    • Nominations for candidates for the KNA Board are now open and will close at 5 p.m. on June 5th.
    • Candidate information will be posted on our website by June 6th.
    • Online voting for the KNA Board and the Bylaw revisions (by link on our website) will begin on June 8th and will close on June 15th.
    • Election results will be announced on June 16th on our website and at the regular KNA Board Meeting which will be held online.

We invite you to join us at ANY of our monthly KNA Board Meetings. These meetings are being held virtually on Zoom until public health guidelines indicate otherwise. We will post information on how to join the meeting each month on our website and in our monthly e-news.