Upcoming meetings:  Exec, Aug 21. Calendar 8/14/08)

On Aug 20, the City Council held a "final" public hearing to take the final feedback on its proposed Framework for the Future, capping an extended and contentious, two-year debate. The Framework proposes to end NRP, replacing it with a new City Division, among other things. The following morning, the Committee of the Whole decided to postpone the decisions until Sept 11. Please take the time to read the final draft of the Framework (download here), and submit comments by e-mail or by testifying at the hearing. Click here to read an alternative proposal (36 KB PDF) created by a citywide-coalition of Minneapolis residents.

Please water your trees in both the boulevard and your yard, especially the young ones. In spite of the recent downpours, we are still behind in rainfall and the trees are showing signs of stress. Trees need almost 1" per week, and it's important that we get water to them now. What, why and how  Also: If you live along 50th St, please water the new sod. (Updated 8/14)

Airport noise mitigation: After 2 years of litigation, MAC and the cities of Minneapolis, Eagan and Richfield have reached a settlement that will give roughly $130 million worth of noise mitigation to about 7,700 residents. SW Journal, Star Tribune, Is your house in the new contours? >> MAC's 2007 draft contour map. More information on the settlement: MAC Noise Website. (10/17)

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Rider Input Wanted for 50th St. LRT Station Expansion and South Stairway Replacement. Metro Transit wants your opinion on the south stairway at the end of the 50th Street LRT platform. In 2010, the LRT platform will be expanded 70' to allow for 3-car trains. The existing stairs may be be removed or relocated. Do riders want to keep an access stairway on the longer platform? Look over the four placement options (new) and then share your thoughts with NENA or Met Transit. More information (8/12/08)

Outdoor Concert Season at Minnehaha Falls is in full swing. Take advantage of the free evening concerts. More info and link to schedule is on our Minnehaha Park page. (updated 8/06)

What's up at the Nokomis Naturescape? Our native plant prairie gardens display a dynamic succession of blooming wildflowers throughout the growing season. More (6/30).

Current information on the Crosstown Commons rebuild. MnDOT info page (05/04)

Got Graffiti? The City of Minneapolis is starting a new webpage to allow neighbors to share creative tips for preventing graffiti. The pages include creative responses to graffiti including murals, landscaping and more. Details (2/11/08)

Ok, so we didn't have the time to post an April 1 story this year, but all the previous stories like the Glowing Walleyes, the Shark Tale and the Viking Timbers are still in the Lighter Side.

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	Representatives from the Nokomis East Neighborhood Association accept the Citizen Engagement Award from MCWD Manager Pam Blixt. From the left: Rita Ulrich, Pam Blixt,Vicki Bonk, Dave Schmidt and Doug Walter. (MCWD photo)

 Riverview Road UPDATE (Jan 18): With a second recommendation from Council Member Colvin Roy, the City Council today passed the Riverview Road proposal as recommended by the City's Community Development Committee (CDC) on January 8. The land at 54th St and Riverview Rd will be redeveloped by a collaboration of the Plymouth Church Neighborhood Foundation and partners for high density, low-income senior housing. MORE. (Updated 1/18)

NENA Receives Citizen Engagement Award: On Oct. 26, the Minnehaha Creek Watershed District honored citizens and organizations that have made significant contributions to water quality from Lake Minnetonka to the Mississippi River. The awards were presented during their Blue Tie Gala, the final event of their 40th Anniversary celebration, held at the Lafayette Club. NENA volunteers and staff were honored to receive the Citizen Engagement award for for their initiative in starting the Blue Water partnerships and for restoring the shoreline of Lake Nokomis and an adjacent prairie. More info on the MCWD Website. (10/29)

Can you spare a few hours? If yes, NENA has many rewarding opportunities to get involved in your neighborhood. We are looking for people to serve on the Board of Directors and committees (Neighborhood Planning & Development, Environment, Housing, People Services, and Children First). We also have positions on the Oversight Committee--a group whose job is to make sure that your neighborhood projects are well planned and well carried out). And, we always need people to help with events. Whatever your interests, NENA can find just the right volunteer job for you! Give us a call at 612-724-5652. (3/17/04)

NENA's has funds available for housing improvement loans aimed at improving the housing stock in Nokomis East. In our fourth and largest-ever group of programs, NENA has allocated over $760,000 of Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) funds to the program, which includes low interest loans and emergency grants (The Part 150 sound insulation loans have been discontinued.). If you have been thinking of remodeling your kitchen, replacing your siding, upgrading your electrical, building a new deck, or just about any other home improvement project, you may borrow up to $10,000 at great interest rates through NENA. Details are in the Association>Programs. (Updated 10/10/06)

Businesses: NENA is still offering our Commercial Facade Improvement Program. NENA is making matching grants available to business and commercial property owners to improve and restore the visual appeal and condition of the exterior façade of commercially zoned buildings. Details, Guidelines, and applications are in the Association>Programs. (9/01/03)

Do you remember life in Nokomis East years ago? We are collecting stories and old photos & postcards to feature on this site and in print. Contact NENA for details.

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