February 11, 2016 eNews

February Meeting Agenda

February 16, 2016 Agenda

  • Welcome
  • Guest: Save Our Minneapolis Parks (referendum)
  • City Council Update
  • Park Update
  • Committee Updates
    • Crime & Safety
    • Community Engagement
    • Summer Festival (Aug 8)
  • Coordinator Update
    • Welcome packet assignments
    • Bank account updates
    • Park updates
    • Annual Meeting (May 17)
  • Secretary Report (January minutes approved via email)
  • Treasurer Report
  • New Business

Please submit agenda items and requests for childcare at least 3 days in advance.

Southwest Home Improvement Far 2016

 

scam smartScam Alert

With income tax filing season in full swing, the Minnesota Department of Revenue is warning taxpayers of a recent over-the-phone phishing scam. Taxpayers should beware of phone calls from a scammer claiming to be from the department who demands immediate payment of tax debts.

Phishing (as in “fishing for information” and “hooking” victims) is a scam to trick taxpayers into revealing personal and financial information which can be used to steal the taxpayer’s identity and swindle them out of money.

When contacting you the department will not:

  • Demand immediate payment without first mailing a letter.
  • Demand that you pay taxes and not allow you to question or appeal the amount you owe.
  • Require that you pay your taxes a certain way. For instance, require that you pay with a prepaid debit card.
  • Threaten to call the police or other law enforcement agencies to arrest you for not paying.

Use caution and NEVER provide personal information unless you are absolutely sure the situation is legitimate.

More information about these types of scams can be found on the IRS website.

Learn more about frauds and tax scams and how to report suspicious calls or messages you may have received by visiting our website.

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Minnehaha Creek Watershed District

Clean Water Landscaping Grants

In the middle of winter we’re thinking spring at MCWD. To better serve you, our cost share grant program will now accept applications for clean water landscaping projects at designated times throughout the year.

The spring deadline for non-homeowner grant applications is coming up on March 18. Homeowner applications are due June 17. Another round of applications for non-homeowner projects will be accepted in the fall. The grants are available to any person or organization within MCWD. Learn more and apply here.


Taxpayers take note: If you made energy efficiency improvements to your home in 2015, or if you are planning upgrades in 2016, you may be eligible for a federal tax credit of up to $500.

The Residential Energy Efficiency Tax Credit originally expired at the end of 2014. But Congress recently renewed the credit, making it retroactive to January 1, 2015, and extending it to December 31, 2016. Learn more!

Rethink Recycling

Get to Know the Know What to Throw Guide

You can recycle more than you think! RethinkRecycling.com has resources to make you a more successful recycler, including the newly revised Know What to Throw Guide.

Get Engaged

We are looking for people to join our committees:

  • Crime & Safety
  • Community Engagement
  • Summer Festival (on Aug 8, 2016)

We’d love your input and involvement! If you are interested in helping our neighborhood, let us know (anacoordinator@armatage.org).