On October 2, 2014, Bottineau Neighborhood Association will hold its annual election for board members. All Bottineau residents, business owners and landlords are welcome and encouraged to run for election. For more information, or to express interest, contact the BNA office via email ([email protected]) or by phone (612.367.7262).

Job description:  Attend 11 board meetings per year and help determine neighborhood priorities, funding and development decisions. Bottineau Neighborhood residents, business owners and landlords are welcome to run for election. This is a two year position. Board members are expected to lead by example by volunteering at major neighborhood events like the Bottineau Beautiful spring Mississippi River and Neighborhood Cleansweep, NNO and other board sponsored initiatives.

Want to support Eastside Meals on Wheels and the great work they do throughout the community? And have a great night out on the town with friends and family? Here’s your opportunity:

Mission Nutrition Dining Edition

When:  Thursday September 18th, anytime during business hours

Location:  Dine at any of the restaurants on the attached poster (below) and they will contribute a portion of the check to Eastside Meals on Wheels.  Gather a group of friends, enjoy a meal at one of the locations and be sure to tell management how much you appreciate their support for Meals on Wheels!

Door prizes – Friends – Fun

When:  Sunday, September 14th 1-3 pm (short program at 2:30 pm)
Location:  River Village East 2919 Randolph Street NE Community Room

Everyone welcome!!!

From an MPRB press release:

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) will hold a public hearing regarding the proposed renovation of the Michael P. Schmidt Operations Center, located at 1720 Marshall St. NE. The hearing will take place at 6:30 PM on Wednesday, August 20, in the Board Room at MPRB Headquarters at 2117 West River Road North. Those interested in providing comment at the hearing must sign up to speak by 6:25 PM the day of the hearing. If you require language translation or other accommodations, please contact 612-230-6472 at least 2 business days in advance of the public hearing.

The operations center, acquired in 2012, includes an existing industrial building which is planned for park operations use. In addition, public pedestrian river access with a path and overlook are planned. The entire site is planned for future inclusion in the larger Above the Falls Regional Park Master Plan. If the improvement plan is approved during the August 20 2014 hearing, it will go before the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board for final approval on September 3.

Further information regarding the project may be found on the project page on MPRB’s website. The Project manager is Dana Murdoch, who may be reached at [email protected] or (612) 230-6446.