July 5, 2019 eNews


July Neighborhood Happy Hour

Tuesday, July 9
7:00-9:00pm
Red Wagon Pizza

Meet neighbors and catch up on all things Armatage at our July Neighborhood Happy Hour. Pizza is free, cash bar, and help tipping our servers is always appreciated!

Armatage Summer Festival

Sunday, August 11
4:00 – 7:00pm

Celebrate Armatage with music, games, food trucks, inflatables, face painting, raffles to support the neighborhood, demos and activities for all ages at our annual Summer Festival on Sunday, August 11 from 4:00-7:00pm at Armatage Park.

We’re still looking for a few more neighborhood businesses, food vendors, artists/makers, and community organizations to table or serve food at the Summer Festival. Sign up here.

Upcoming Town Hall on July 9

Join Rep Jamie Long, Senator Scott Dibble and Rep Frank Hornstein at their upcoming Town Hall this Tuesday, July 9 from 6:00-7:30pm. Hear about the 2019 legislative session, ask questions, and then head on over to our Neighborhood Happy Hour at Red Wagon.

Upcoming Meetings on Southwest Park Designs

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is in the midst of discussing updated concept designs for parks and park-owned properties in Southwest Minneapolis.

If you’ve been meaning to get to a Community Advisory Committee meeting, you still have a few more chances.  Snacks and passive children’s activities are provided. Please contact Cindy Anderson at 612-230-6472 or canderson@minneapolisparks.org to request language, access or interpretation accommodations.CAC Meeting #11
Thursday, July 11 2019, 6-8 pm
Lynnhurst Recreation Center, 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway

CAC Subcommittee Meeting on Fields/Diamonds at Kenny/Armatage/Pershing/Linden Hills
Monday, July 15, 2019, 6-8 pm
Lynnhurst Recreation Center, 1345 W Minnehaha Parkway

CAC Meeting #12
Thursday, July 25, 2019, 6-8 pm
Pershing Recreation Center, 3523 W 48th St.

Can’t make it?

Minnehaha Creek Master Plan

New concept designs are also available for the Minnehaha Creek Master Plan. Follow the link above for more information on that project.


Minneapolis Minimum Wage Increase

The minimum wage in Minneapolis increased this week! For more information, visit minimumwage.minneapolismn.gov and review the FAQ’s. For additional questions or consultation, email minwage@minneapolismn.gov, or call 311 and request a callback from a minimum wage outreach specialist/attorney.


Turning Garages, Basements, and Backyards into Housing

More than 130 local families have added an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their homes in the four short years since Minneapolis adopted an ADU ordinance. If you’re curious about how an ADU could help your family, then check out our free Home + home: Twin Cities ADU Guidebook, found at www.fhfund.org/adu/.

What is an ADU, you ask? You probably know them as basement and attic apartments, mother-in-law units, and backyard cottages. Whatever you call them, you can use one to downsize while staying in your own neighborhood. You can provide an affordable home to elderly or young relatives alike. And you can strengthen your family’s finances by renting the ADU out. Check out the guidebook to learn more! Article by David Wade, ADU Outreach Coordinator, Family Housing Fund

Free Summer Events & Activities with Hennepin County

Events at Target Field Station:

  • Monday Movie Nights: July 8, 15 and 29, 7:00-9:00pm
  • Thursday Trivia Nights: July 11 and 25, 7:00-8:00pm.

Events at Hennepin County Government Center:

  • Tuesdays: Farmers Market: 10:00am-1:00pm
  • Wednesdays: Yard Games and Activities: 11:30am-1:30pm
  • Thursdays: Piano Music: 12:00-1:00pm

Learn more at mplsdowntown.com/gooutside/. Follow along on social media using #mymplsdt