"No Access to Lyndale" Sign To Be Added Along 61st St West

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Published: 17 January 2013 17 January 2013

In an effort to divert some traffic that has been seen heading/speeding along 61st West (thinking they have a straight shot to Lyndale) but instead end up speeding/wrapping around Grass Lake, a "No Access to Lyndale Ave" sign will be posted somewhere near 61st St W and Logan/Knox Ave S. The sign won’t be installed until spring, however.

Metro Paint-A-Thon

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Published: 14 January 2013 14 January 2013

The Metro Paint-A-Thon helps seniors and people with physical disabilities continue to live independently in their own homes.  Volunteers are assigned to scrape, prime and paint home exteriors for low-income clients, at no cost to the homeowner.  Despite the economic challenges that lie ahead, Metro Paint-A-Thon is committed to provide this high-quality service absolutely free of charge in the seven-county metro area.

To get additional program information and eligibility requirements, please click here (the homeowner application is on the left) or call (612)276-1579.

Thank You From Council Member Hodges- MAC Delays Approval

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Published: 19 November 2012 19 November 2012

Neighbors-

I commend the many residents of the 13th Ward who worked hard to have their voices heard. Your overwhelming response to this issue was heard and had an impact!

At their meeting this afternoon, the Metropolitan Airports Commission voted to delay implementation of Performance-Based Navigation Procedures/Area Navigation (RNAV) to allow time for further evaluation and public comment on flight paths over Southwest Minneapolis, Edina and Richfield. The MAC endorsed using the new technology from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) only where it would reduce airplane noise over Eagan, Mendota Heights and other suburbs.

Thank you for contacting me and the many officials who worked to delay this change in order to understand its impact on the residents of Minneapolis.

I will continue to stay on top of this issue and will share updates as the implications of the delay unfold.

Betsy

Betsy Hodges

Council Member

City of Minneapolis, Ward 13

Further Update From Council Member Hodges Regarding Airport Changes

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Published: 15 November 2012 15 November 2012

Neighbors-

Thank you to all of you who have called, emailed and signed the online petitions about the proposed changes to the airport flight patterns. I would also like to thank Council Member John Quincy and the Fulton and Kenny residents who spoke on behalf of the City at the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) public hearing yesterday. Unfortunately, despite the compelling testimony, the NOC voted to advance the “Area Navigation” RNAV changes to the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC).

I am very concerned that the plans for these proposed navigation changes for the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport could have serious impacts on our neighborhoods. We are asking the MAC to delay the decision to better understand what is proposed and engage properly with community members.

Your help is needed to have the City’s voice heard. Please continue to contact the MAC and the Federal Officials who have a voice in this process, prior to Monday’s vote.

We are advocating for:

·         More time and opportunity for community input

·         A more rigorous environmental review which includes analysis of both RNAV and the Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP)

·         A delay in implementation of these changes, at least for flight-paths over Minneapolis

Please know that we are working hard on this issue on behalf of Ward 13 and appreciate all of your messages and help on this matter.

Betsy

Betsy Hodges

Council Member

City of Minneapolis, Ward 13

 

NOTE FROM KNA:

Again, here is the contact information for MAC and elected officials:

  • MAC Chair Dan Boivin:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Commissioner Lisa Peilen and Commissioner Greg Foster:  http://www.metroairports.org/mac/governing/districtfinder.aspx
    (you will be prompted to type in your address and then be allowed to e-mail them through the website)
  • Senator Amy Klobochar:   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Senator Al Franken: http://www.franken.senate.gov/?p=email_al
  • Representative Keith Ellison:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
  • Minnesota State Representative Frank Hornstein: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Online Petition to Stop Airport Changes

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Published: 15 November 2012 15 November 2012

An online petition has been started to oppose the proposed flight path changes at the airport.  Please visit http://www.stopmspflightpath.com/ to see more information, links and to sign the petition.

Council Member Betsy Hodges has advised us that contacting the commissioners of the Metropolitan Airports Commission will be the best way for our voices to be heard at this point.  Chair Dan Boivin, Commissioner Lisa Peilen (District C) and Commissioner Greg Foster (Minneapolis Mayor Representative) can be reached at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contacting our elected officials at the federal level will also be helpful:

Senator Amy Klobuchar: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .gov

Senator Al Franken:  651-221-1016

Representative Keith Ellison: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.