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By Allison Juettner

Sitting face-to-face in the sunny,four-bedroom flat on Lake Cal-houn, most people would neverguess that the bright, cheer-ful face of 30-year-old Abby (afictitious name used to protecther family), is the same dirty

face that used to beg for sparechange on the corner of Lakeand Hennepin.

Why do you want to be anonymous?I have kids at Kenwood Schooland a husband. I live and workin the area. I think that I canbe a lot more candid if I knowtheir identities are protected.

What age were you when youfirst became homeless? 16

How did you end up on the streets?I ran away from home. I didnt

have the most stable home life,

but it wasnt terrible. Therewere several factors; the mainproblem was that I was alco-holic and just wanted to drinkall day long.

Do you still drink now?No. I have been sober for aboutfive and-a-half years.

How long did you live like that?Almost 4 years.

Four years seems like a long time.Why didnt you go back home?My parents werent thrilled withmy behavior; I had gone froman all-American cheerleader toa dirty gutter-punk overnight. Ihad always been fairly self-suf-ficient, and my mind was allscrewy from the drinking. Imsure that if they had realized itwas a drinking problem, theywould have helped me. Although

it was obvious to everybody else

that something was wrong, Ihonestly thought my lifestyle wasjust fine.

Where did you sleep?We would break into aban-doned houses to sleep at night.Sometimes the houses wouldbe nailed back shut and we

wouldnt have anywhere togo. Then we would get prettycreative. We would sleep in thestairwells of Calhoun Squareor under the bridges. We evenslept on the roof of Snydersdrugstore every once in awhile.

Did you eat out of garbage cans?Sometimes, but not very often.We could usually scrounge upa meal from one of the localfast-food restaurants, or peoplewould give us their leftovers.

You keep saying we. Who are

the other people?

It was pretty dangerous to bealone. A lot of my friends gotbeat up, raped, and one guyeven got lit on fire. So the weis myself and any other numberof kids I spent time with.

Were you in Uptown the entiretime?

No, I estimate that I spent atotal of about 18 months inUptown. I hitchhiked or rodefreight trains around the coun-try. I spent a lot of time in SanFrancisco and New York, butthere were a lot of stops in othertowns, too.

What is your life like now?I am a nurse at a local clinic. Ihave two little girls and a hus-band. I do a lot of volunteerwork too. When I look back onthe way my life used to be, itseems like a nightmare. Most of

the people I knew are dead now.

I am just grateful that I made itout of that lifestyle alive.

So what happened, how did yourebuild your life?The main factor was that I gotpregnant. I was still homeless

Former Guer-Puk, Fuure Laer

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By Aaron Rubenstein

Developer Michael Lander isproposing a controversial condo-minium project at the north endof Lake Calhoun (2626 W. LakeSt.). The site, just east of the Cal-houn Beach Club (CBC), is cur-

rently occupied by the WeismanEnterprises building. CIDNA,the Cedar Isles Dean Neighbor-hood Association, opposes theproject due to its height and size(amount of floor area). Landerthinks the project is appropri-ate given the sites location on atransit corridor and the existingcontext of tall buildings to thewest. The Citys Planning Com-mission will sort out the variousinterests and sometimes conflict-ing issues of density, accommo-dating growth, neighborhoodcharacter and compatibility, zon-

ing, and the Shoreland OverlayDistrict (SOD). The project alsoillustrates the perennial issues ofdevelopment, compromise, andpolitics.

The Planning Commission willreview the project on Moa,Ocob 17 (mig a a4:30 p.m. i oom 317 Ci Hall).Both sides expect the commis-sions decision to be appealed tothe City Council.

Landers proposal includes twobuildings of three-story town-

houses adjacent to the Midtown

Greenway and two buildings often and eight stories (116 and 94ft) adjacent to Lake St.. with asize of 169,000 sq. ft. All wouldbe perched atop a two-storyparking structure, one story ofwhich would be below groundand one partially below ground.The project would include 167

parking spaces, a maximum of70 dwelling units, and a coffeeshop at the corner of Lake St.and Thomas Av.

Lander and CIDNA workedhard to find an agreement, butwere unsuccessful. Lander, wholives in East Calhoun and officesin CARAG, attended dozensof meetings with people in theCIDNA community. He said hewas never able to establish trustwith CIDNA. Bob Corrick,chair of CIDNAs Land Use andDevelopment Committee, said,

We tried very hard to cometo an agreement with MichaelLander and were extremely dis-appointed that we couldnt.

Corrick noted that, We did suc-ceed in working cooperativelywith Mathwig and Ackerberg/Village Green on two otherrecent condominium projectsto be located two blocks west ofLanders site.

The process began at a Janu-ary 13, 2005 CIDNA meetingattended by Lander. Lander said

he started by looking at his and

CIDNAs goals before begin-ning the design process. He pre-sented his first plan for the site atan April 27th community meet-ing attended by 150 (!) people.That plan was nearly identicalto the proposal Lander has nowsubmitted to the City. It calledfor a 161, 000-sq. ft. project with

buildings of ten and eight stories(116. and 94 ft.) plus the town-homes adjacent to the Green-way. Lander presented a reviseddesign about six weeks laterthat included 154,000 sq. ft. andbuildings of nine and six stories(103 and 70 ft.). The CIDNAboard voted unanimously onJuly 5th to not support therevised design due to height andsize (square footage).

The Lander Groups plan thatthe Planning Commission willconsider calls for 169,000 sq. ft

and buildings of ten and eightstories (116 and 94 ft.). The CBCbuilding and the newer Cal-houn Beach Club Apartmentson the block west of Landerssite are 116 and 117 ft. accord-ing to a survey performed forLander. The CIDNA boardalso approved on July 5th a setof 12 conditions under which itwould approve a developmentsimilar to Landersincludingmaximum building heights of84 and 70 ft. and a floor area of110,000 sq. ft.

Shoreland overlay diS-

trict, The SOD applies to

properties within 1,000 ft. ofprotected waters, includingLake Calhoun and Landerssite. The purpose of the SODis to preserve and enhance theenvironmental qualities of sur-face waters and the natural andeconomic values of shorelandareas within the city. TheSOD limits the height of newstructures to 2.5 stories or 35 ft.whichever is less. The PlanningCommission, however, maygrant a conditional use permit(CUP) for taller structures if theconditions specified in the zon-

ing code are met. The SOD code

states that one of the evaluation

criteria for conditional uses islimiting the visibility of struc-tures and other developmentfrom protected waters.

landerS view, Michael Land-er said, There is a huge mis-understanding about the SODand people should change theordinance if they dont like howit is written. The 35 ft. heightlimit is not an absolute, he said,adding that taller buildingsare permitted if the conditions

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Covering the Neighborhoods ofCArAG and eCCO in the Uptown Area October 2005 Volume 1, Number 3

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Precinct 3 is all ECCO, Precinct 4 is almost all CARAG,Precinct 6 is all CARAG, and Precinct 7 is about half CARAG and half Lyndale

Entire Precinct 3 Precinct 4 Precinct 6 Precinct 7Voting Area ECCO CARAG CARAG CARAG

LYNDALE LYNDALE(City)

er Voting 33558 426 199 326 334er Turnout 14.7% 22.1% 14.7% 14.2% 17.9%

(All following numbers are % of total votes cast)

(City)k 44.5 57.1 46.9 50.8 49.1aughlin 35.3 27.6 19.8 28.3 28.2

ty Council (Ward)ington 33.2 48.4 26.7 28.2 28.7

ons 25.5 18.8 20.9 20.6 36.0

te & Taxation (City)ker 35.5 40.4 35.3 38.4 38.4

mer 31.5 37.9 31.9 36.0 32.0elson 10.6 7.9 8.7 6.4 8.8er 9.7 7.4 9.6 10.7 10.3

at Large (City)ng 18.0 13.1 19.0 18.6 21.0

rill Anderson 17.6 14.5 14.9 13.4 13.1yke 16.8 19.2 17.4 16.0 14.9erry Graves 13.6 8.2 11.7 14.6 12.4

ey 13.5 29.8 16.5 15.3 18.0lich 13.1 11.5 9.5 10.2 11.9

District 4 (District)dstrom 63.0 69.9Hansen 27.7 26.5alita 9.3 3.7

District 6 (District)in There was no Primary Election

for Park Board District 6

rd (City)tstock 10.6 11.6 8.3 9.4 10.5vran 9.7 10.4 9.5 10.8 8.5er 8.5 10.7 7.8 9.5 8.2

ger 7.9 8.7 7.4 9.0 6.7ains 7.2 7.4 4.8 7.1 6.6en 6.9 8.0 6.8 6.6 7.4Smart 6.8 4.7 7.2 8.4 8.4

kor 6.6 9.4 6.4 7.0 5.4olte 6.2 6.6 6.8 6.7 6.1on 5.6 4.5 7.2 4.8 6.0nder 5.4 4.4 6.6 4.3 4.7ale 3.1 2.9 2.9 2.7 2.9

By Dani McFarland

Anew Wellness Center andSpa, one of the first of its kindin Minneapolis, has opened on29th and Bryant. The healthand fitness club and spa of

the future is inviting the com-munity to raise the bar on theidea feeling good. Anew,opened April 2005, is a centerthat provides the resources forthe community to be proac-tive about their health, and toincrease awareness of the con-nection between the mind, thebody, and the spirit.

There are many psychologists,coaches, family, and friends. Ibelieve that you are the onlyone who can cleanse your mindand [maintain] balance withyourself. Thats why I want toprovide an environment herewhere people can come andfind tools to help themselves,says Sooki Jalali, owner, facili-tator, and volunteer.

Sookis philosophy of linkingbody fitness to the state of themind is laid out in the floor planof Anew. The facility offers ahigh ceiling, 1,000-square-footstudio where five different typesof yoga and styles of dance alongwith other group fitness activi-ties are practiced daily. Acrossthe hall from this studio is a gymequipped with weights, mats,and mirrors where in-house per-sonal trainers tailor work-outprograms to fit individual needs.

Two separate rooms downthe hall have what looks to beone-man space capsules capa-ble of transporting cadets tothe Andromeda and beyond.

These state of the art machinesare actually spa-o-spheres calledDermaLife SpaJets. After theouter shell closes over your rest-ing, horizontal body, 22 massagejets create a 360 Vichy showermassaging the entire body.Also offered inside the pod is

an infrared heat to detoxify theskin.

Sooki has carefully picked over14 independent professionalsto share space at Anew Vital-ity Studios. These specialistsoffer knowledge and expertisein acupuncture, Chinese herbs,body wraps, full comprehensivespa treatment, bio/neuro feed-back, ear coning fitness training,nutrition, energy healing, home-opathy, human design, hypnosis,psychology, massage, soul guid-ance, and yoga.

How do you go away withineight weeks of being immersedhere to say, I can take care ofmyself, so not to be dependanton an expert? You can rely onyour self and get yourself to astate of groundedness, says

Many Paths to Health

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By Gary Farland

The ECCO and CARAG pre-cincts (all in the 10th Ward)generally followed the city-wide voting patterns, withsome exceptions. Precincts 3,

4, 6, and 7 leaned more heav-ily toward Mayor R.T. Rybak

than the city as a whole, withECCO especially strong thisway. The ECCO Precinct 3was especially strong for RalphRemington for the City Coun-cil, with the east end Precinct 7(CARAG and Lyndale) strong

for Scott Persons. ECCO wasalso strong for Park Board can-

didate Tracy Nordstrom, anECCO resident. Other excep-tions to the city patterns werePark Board-at-large candidateMeg Forney having a stron-ger showing in ECCO andCARAG, as well as Laurie

Savran for Library Board.

ECCO/CARAG Prmar Vog

CAndidAtEs AdVAnCinG tO GEnERAL ELECtiOn

[email protected] W.Lake St., #303, Mpls. MN 55408(612) 259-1372

MAnAGinG BOARdGary Farland, Chair (ECCO) 824-6744Ralph D. Knox, Vice-chair (ECCO)Anna Matthes, Treasurer (CARAG)Kay Nygaard-Graham, Secretary(CARAG) 825-3637Jill Bode (CARAG)

inVALUABLE sUPPORtERs

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nEws, stORy idEAs And LEttERs tOtHE [email protected] UNN C/O CARAG, 711 West Lake St.#303, Minneapolis, MN 55408

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AdVERtisinGMary Ann Knox [email protected] are due by the 17th of each month(if you dont have it in by then, call anyway)

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CRiME PREVEntiOn sPECiAListOfficer Tom Thompson5th Precinct SAFE Unit, Sector 23101 Nicollet Ave, Minneapolis MN 55408Serving the neighborhoods of;CARAG, East Harriet, ECCO, Kingfield,Linden Hills, Lyndale, West Calhoun

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Poto by Jeffrey Farnam

Transform the body and the bodywill transform the mind.

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By Aaron Rubenstein

calhoun Square, CARAGvoted 32-8-3 at its September20th meeting to recommendthat the City deny approval ofCalhoun Squares proposed

expansion. The Citys PlanningCommission will review andpresumably vote on the projecton Wednesday, October 5 (themeeting begins at 4:30 p.m. inCity Hall room 317). CARAGsresolution contains five findings,or reasons, for opposing the proj-ect, including building heightthat is not in keeping with theareas character and scale andinadequate screening of the 5-1/2 level parking ramp from theresidential buildings to the easton Fremont. Calhoun Squaresplans call for one six-story build-

ing on Lake St. between Fre-mont and Girard, three six-storybuildings surrounding an out-door plaza at 31st and Hennepin,and two additional levels on theparking ramp.

Greco lyn-lake idea,Arnie Gregory, president ofGRECO Real Estate Develop-ment, presented to commit-tees of the Midtown GreenwayCoalition and the Lowry HillEast Neighborhood Associa-tion (LHENA) in Septembervery preliminary ideas for a

large, mixed use developmentnear Lake and Lyndale. Thesite is the north half of the block

bounded by Lake, Lyndale,29th, and Aldrich, the easternhalf of the block to the west, andthe southeast corner of 29th andBryant. GRECOs preliminaryconcept, prepared by architectsBKV Group (also the architectsfor the Lagoon project), calls fornew buildings for commercial/retail and residential uses of two,four, five, eight, and ten stories.West 29th Street would becomemore of a pedestrian way (even-tually linked to Uptown), withlimited vehicle traffic and anelevator down to the Greenway.

Gregory said, At this point itsjust an idea, not a project; Ivejust got my toe in the water.

GRECO is, nonetheless, in theprocess of acquiring property

in the area. The GRECO idea/project may be discussed againat the LHENA Zoning andPlanning Committee meetingon Tuesday, October 11.

laGoon Project, The CitysPlanning Commission is expect-ed to review the revised LagoonMixed Use Development by theAckerberg Group and FinancialFreedom Realty (FFR), featuredin last months UNN, at its Octo-ber 31st meeting (4:30 p.m., CityHall room 317).

lumenon laGoon,The Plan-ning Commission approvedplans September 19th for a

five-story, mixed-use build-ing at the southwest corner ofLagoon and Emerson avenues(kitty-corner from the Rain-bow Foods parking lot). Thebuilding will be designed byElness Swenson Graham (ESG)Architects (also architects forthe Edgewater and 2626 W.Lake) and developed by theAckerberg Group and FFR. Itfeatures commercial space onthe ground floor and 44 con-dominiums on the upper floorsselling for $200,000 to $449,000.It will have one level of under-ground parking with 44 spacesfor residents. The PlanningCommission approved a condi-tional use permit for 44 dwell-ing units, a conditional usepermit to increase the buildingheight from the 4 stories/56 ft.

permitted by the zoning codeto 5 stories/64 ft., two yardsetback variances, a varianceto not provide a loading dock,and the site plan. The commis-sion also recommended that theCity Council approve rezoningthe site from C2 to C3A. Park-ing for the commercial uses willbe provided in the lot directlyacross Lagoon in front of thePlanned Parenthood building.

Aaron Rubenstein is a CARAGresident and chair of the CARAG

Zoning Committee.

By Thatcher Imboden

Concerns over developmentheight in and around Uptown

have made their way into poli-tics and created a lot of confu-sion. Many believe the cityszoning code states there is a fourstory height limit in the core ofUptown. That belief is incor-rect. The zoning code mandatesa four-story limit or 56 foot limitto what one can build withoutsignificant review.

A property owner is entitled tocertain rights, one of which isthe height of structures on theland. In the core of Uptown upto four stories is allowed asof right. To build higher, theowner must follow a series ofsteps in order to obtain a Con-ditional Use Permit (CUP).Through a review process, thecity determines why the own-ers request should not obtainapproval. All Conditional UsePermits require review of thestructures impact on neigh-boring properties and consid-eration of safety issues. Thatincludes adequate review oftraffic and infrastructure, anddetermining that the use is

consistent with the citys com-

prehensive plan, and generallyconforms to applicable regula-tions. Through this review pro-cess, the city determines why

the owners request should notobtain approval.

The CUP process is to allowfor flexibility in the zoningcode, because certain elementswithin a project are unique andcan be legitimate, yet requirefurther review. Height is one ofthose elements.

The CUP for height takesfour criteria into considerationbeyond the standard CUP crite-ria: access to light and air of sur-rounding properties, shadowingof residential properties or signif-icant public spaces, the scale andcharacter of surrounding uses,and the preservation of views oflandmark buildings, significantopen spaces or water bodies. Theimplication is that if the buildingis relatively low impact, it can beallowed or allowed with pro-visions aimed at softening theimpact, such as landscaping orwider sidewalks. This is not anexception to the processit is abuilt-in part of zoning.

The belief that granting height

CUPs undermines zoning, assome in our community haveasserted, is incorrect. As men-tioned above, the zoning code

is designed to force the use ofCUPs when greater heightis requested. This does notmean that our zoning code isagainst greater height. Forinstance, if a future planningstudy determined the com-munity would support devel-opment heights greater thanthe current four-story thresh-old, the threshold would notbe increased to reflect thatdesire nor should it. The four-story mark is a good standardfor requiring more significantreview. Rather, Planning Com-missioners might simply grantCUPs more readily to meet theneighborhoods goals.

It is easy to criticize new devel-opment for not meeting everycriterion we want. High-qual-ity, well-designed projectsrequire compromise fromdevelopers and the commu-nity in order to be successful.It seems of late, height is thecompromise we as a commu-nity are asked to make. Well-planned development shows us

that careful urban design plays

a significant role in creatingthe vibrant spaces we desire.Zoning has always included theability to make compromises,

and though some would say itdoes not appear to be smart,its flexibility has allowed usto incorporate the values thatmany in our community want.

All Conditional Use Permitsrequire review of its impacts onsafety and neighboring prop-erties, that traffic and infra-structure have adequately beenaddressed, and that the use isconsistent with the citys com-prehensive plan and generallyconforms to the applicable reg-ulations.

Thatcher Imboden is a lifelongCARAG resident and co-author

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reAsOnABLe,InnOvAtIve FOrneyTough choices surround Min-neapolis park system. Ourcitys crown jewel is at a crit-ical point.

To meet financial and manage-rial challenges, will our parksbe exploited further to becomea branded asset, merging intothe rest of the urban mar-ketplace? Or, with engagedcitizen input, comprehensiveplanning, creative leadership,and inspired management,will the heritage of our sharedlandscape face the future byadding value with renewedpublic participation and pri-vate initiative?

To address such definitiveissues we need reasonable,innovative voices at the table.Meg Forney will bring sucha temperament and perspec-tive to the Minneapolis ParkBoard.

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Development Updatethree weeks before the birth ofmy daughter. It was very scary.My sister was the one who finallyhelped me. She rented a houseand gave me a place to live.

Is that the end of the story?

No. It is much bigger than that.My boyfriend and I got married,and he was also an alcoholic. Heended up dying from an alcohol-related accident, and I was abso-lutely distraught. After almost10 years of instability, I realizedthat something really needed tochange. I sought help from AA.

Ive noticed a lot of young panhan-dlers in Uptown lately, and I knowthat people wonder how they canhelp. What do you suggest?I look at how dirty they are. Ifthey have a layer of dirt, I know

they are the real thing. I try tofeed them or give them money.Sometimes rebellious kids fromthe suburbs come and panhan-dle. If they arent dirty, I figurethey are just being naughty kids,and I ignore them.

Abby is currently a college stu-dent and plans to enter lawschool. She also hopes to run forcity council to more effectivelyuse her experience for the socialneeds of area residents.

Allison Juettner is a long time

resident of Uptown.

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are met. His project meets therequired conditions, he said.

Lander said that all his devel-opment projects try to fit intothe existing context and thatthe design of his project is con-

textual. He noted the proposedthree-story townhouses adja-cent to the Greenway and the116- and 117-ft. heights of theCBC buildings. Regarding theSOD intent to limit the heightof new structures near the cityswater bodies, Lander stated thatthe project merits an exceptiondue to its location on a transitcorridor and the existing build-ing context.

Lander gave a number of rea-sons for not proposing signifi-cantly shorter buildings for the

site: its high density designa-tion, according to zoning andthe Minneapolis Plan (the cityscomprehensive plan); the largergoals of providing more hous-ing, increasing density alongtransit corridors, and increas-ing the tax base; and land prices-based on underlying zoning(referring to OR2, an office/residence district that allowsbuildings up to 4 stories or 56 ft.without a CUP). He added thathe believes in the SOD and thathis project meets the conditionsfor buildings taller than 35 ft.

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samaha smano Pa Affiliaio

malibai2005@ahli.

www.ahli./~malibai2005

1. I want Libraries open sevendays, because users are diverse,requiring access at all times of theday and week. Minneapolis reli-

ance on State funds for more than30% of costs caused our systemto virtually collapse when thismoney was withheld. I plan toadopt the St. Paul funding model,which relies on dedicated City taxfinancing for 90% of its budget,thereby offering full-time serviceof the highest quality. Residentsfavor full-time libraries and willlobby our City to make this apriority. In addition, I advocateassessment of a Building ImpactFee on new building and signifi-cant renovations, increasing capi-tal funds. Thirdly, MPL needs to

increase the level of fundraisingfor programs offering commu-nity users a vibrant and enrichingexperience.

2. I envision Walker remain-ing an intact and distinct Library,serving the communitys needsto its highest capacity. I opposemixed-use development to cre-ate luxury housing and a greatertax base. Libraries are uniquelysuited to serve peoples needs forself-education, research, inquiry,community, and enjoyment,and should retain their integrity.When Walker is scheduled forrenovations, this process mustbe conducted with full participa-tion of community users, witha great emphasis on expandingand enhancing facilities for chil-dren and youth, provision of cut-ting-edge computer technology,a healthy and rewarding envi-ronment for staff, comfortablemeeting room facilities and spaceto house excellent collectionsand programs. Walker shouldremain a safe, inviting space forneighbors to access the wealth of

information that will improvetheir collective lives.

shlo MaidFL, (612) 618-7149www.MaiFoLiba.og

1. All the community librar-ies need to be open nights andweekends when people canget to them. With all parts ofthe library budget cut to thebone, the only solution is moremoney for the system. Thelibrary system can work to bemore efficient and the librar-ies can get some more moneythrough fundraising. Theseefforts will only help a little.We need to restore adequatepublic funding. This will taketime. This will take advocacy.This will take building a grass-roots organization to advocatefor adequate funding. The cur-rent board has not done this. Iknow fundraising, advocacy

and local and state government.I will work with the board, thestaff, and the Friends of theMinneapolis Library to restoreadequate funding.

2. The new roof deck recentlyapproved will keep the Walkerfunctioning but it does nothingto address the growing needsof a changing population in theneighborhood. The Walkeris an important communitylibrary. It is one of the mostaccessible by public transit. Itis in a community that draws

people from around the city.Ideally, it should be providingmore services than are nowpossible in the current space.My vision is for the libraryboard and staff to get togetherwith the community and devel-op a plan for a new, expandedWalker library. I believe alloptions should be consideredand creative funding methodsshould be explored. The wholeUptown area deserves a greatcommunity library.

Ala HoodFL, (612) 730-6041www.alahoo.com

[email protected]

1. Currently, of the 15 librar-ies in the Minneapolis librarysystem, six have fewer hoursthan Walker, and five have no

Saturday hours. This is not tosuggest that Walkers hours areacceptable. They are not. Wemust do better and do so with-out pitting one library and usercommunity against another.To achieve this lets explorenew voluntary revenue meth-ods such as specialty licenseplates with fees dedicated tolibraries and literacy, or nam-ing opportunities that allowcommunity philanthropists toprovide financial contributionsin exchange for nominal recog-nition like at the new CentralLibrary. And lets not forgetthat we can be more creative inmarketing our financial needsto state legislators, especiallysuburban legislators whoseconstituents utilize Minneapo-lis libraries such as Walker.

2. I believe the needs of theWalker and its patrons shouldbe met in a timespan far lessthan 10 years.

Short term (1 year): Repair theroof and engage the user com-

munity through hard copy,phone and online surveys tosolicit a broader spectrum ofinput about the design of anew library.

Long term (2 - 5 years): Anew, modern, mixed-use struc-ture (with no retail chains!)housing a technologicallyvibrant library that compli-ments the architectural historyof the Uptown communityand addresses the needs of itsdiverse population.

ro kgdFL, (612) 721-8076www.og.og

[email protected]

1. I support extending hoursat all of our libraries, especiallyWalker Community Library.Walker is centrally located on

several transit lines and is partof one of the most vibrant areasof our city. We must work withthe City of Minneapolis to findfunding solutions to increase ouroperating dollars. I will continueto lobby for an increase in LocalGovernment Aid (LGA), whichis the most direct way to addmoney for more staff and hours.I am open to innovative and cre-ative solutions that will reducecost and provide library services.We must increase our partner-ships in the community by work-ing with organizations such asthe parks, schools, private sector,foundations, and other metrolibrary systems to share/expandservices and/or funding sources.

2. Walker Library has a brightfuture and closing off libraryservices for the Uptown Com-munity is not an option. Theparking deck (roof) on Walkerwill be repaired which will keepthe library open and allow timefor a proper study of future reno-vations/expansion. The LibraryBoard and staff, City officials,

residents, and business peoplestrongly support Walker Library.Successfully serving the commu-nity since 1911, Walker continuesto be a strong cultural institutionin Uptown serving a diverse,active, growing neighborhood. Iwill support a financially soundmixed-use project that includesa greatly enhanced library andgreen building design principlesfor the residents and patrons atWalker. We need more commu-nity engagement in issues relatedto mixed-use and height of anyfuture development.


LiBRARy BOARd CAndidAtEsUptown Neighborhood Newsposes questions

eic HialdFL, (612) 827-1625www.ichial.com

[email protected]

1. Finding the money toincrease library hours is themost important task the libraryboard will face. We must

decrease our reliance on LocalGovernment Aid (LGA) andlook for new funding throughfederal and state grants andpartnerships with other orga-nizations in the public andprivate sector. Library boardmembers will need to aggres-sively lobby local and stateofficials to insure they provideadequate funding and help usto avoid cuts in materials andservices. I am the only candi-date to acknowledge the real-istic possibility that if fundinglevels remain as they are today

we may need to reduce otherbudget lines, including collec-tions, if we take seriously theimportance of restoring libraryhours.

2. I support replacing the cur-rent facility with a new mixed-use building that includes alibrary, space for other artsorganizations, and a mix ofsome retail and residentialspace. Not only is the currentlibrary unattractive, it is alsopoorly designed to offer thekinds of services widely avail-able in public libraries today,from childrens programs tosupport for new technologies.I would like to see the newbuilding on the corner of Hen-nepin and Lagoon become oneof the landmarks for 21st cen-tury Minneapolis and a modelfor new urban libraries acrossthe country.

Queo o LbrarBoar Caae:

Do you have a plan for extendingMinneapolis Public Library hours,particularly Walker Library? Howwould you fund this?

What is your vision for WalkerLibrary in the next 10 years?Q1 Q2


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Aia dcono Pa Affiliaio, (612) 902-0796

www.co.og

[email protected]

1. The Library Board will bemaking extremely tough choic-es in the coming four years torestore and grow the operat-ing budget. For this challenge,

there is no single solution. Iwill evaluate all options andhelp develop a multi-revenuesource plan. I am committedto:

Initiate and participate injoint planning sessions withthe Mayor, City Council andthe MPL Board to evaluateoptions that provide full fund-ing for libraries;

Continue to work withThe Friends Advocacy Com-mittee and the Community

Library Friends groups toadvocate increasing publicfunding at the State and Citylevels; and

Increase private fundrais-ing to enhance collections, helpreach the under-served popu-lations and fund capital proj-ects, including an endowmentto make MPL one of the besturban libraries in the country.

2. My vision for the Walker

Ga thadFL, (612) 377-2029

Gatha@a.

1. Library hours at Walker,and at all libraries, are inad-equate. We need to work withlibraries around the state tolobby as a coalition at the StateCapital for more money. Dif-

ferent library systems shouldspecialize in different col-lections and share resources.We need a better relationshipbetween the Mayor and CityCouncil to get a better share ofthe resources. We can increasethe sale of library-related mate-rials in our libraries. We shouldincrease neighborhood libraryFriends groups to supplementthe good work by the Friendsof the Minneapolis PublicLibraries. Lastly, the LibraryBoard (and the Friends orga-nizations) should turn their

attention to raising money andgrants to fund special projectsand thus free up resources forhours, staff, and collections.

2. Walker Library is the clos-est library to me. I attendedall the meetings of the WalkerLibrary Task Force. The for-mation of the Task Force wasthe result of poor communica-tion between the City Counciland the Library Board. TheTask Force should never have

Laa WamaWiocdFL, (612) [email protected]

1. The solution to extendinghours is increased revenue. Theonly reliable, permanent sourceof funding is tax revenue. Myintention is to bring the city

council, mayor, and libraryboard together to support theimportance of libraries to thecity and its citizens. Decades ofneglect and cutting power fromthe independent library boardhave contributed to the currentcrisis. The library board mustregain authority to protect andgrow the library system as thepublic wants it to be. WalkerLibrarys hours must be con-sidered with those of all thecommunity libraries and cen-tral it is a system wide issue.Libraries should not be pitted

against one another.

2. The Walker roof repair,soon to be underway is theresult of a library board deci-sion that assures physical dura-bility of the library for severalyears to come. However, thisdoes not take into account thedemographic changes in thelibrarys service area, nor doesit consider options for futureexpansion based on communityneed. I think given the limited

Jli Iono Pa Affiliaio, (612) [email protected]

1. I dont have a plan. I dohave ideas, energy, and com-mitment to restoring hoursat all library branches. Ideasinclude:

building partnerships andcreating sponsorship roles withbusiness and other agencies,

where appropriate.

constant and vigilant exami-nation of expenses looking forwaste.

advocating for the library inmany venues, especially withcitizens who can themselves beeffective advocates with thosewho control distribution offunds.

I would work as part of a teamconsisting of Board members,Library staff, the Friends of theLibrary, other elected officialsand concerned citizens to cre-ate and execute a viable plan.I bring to that process enthu-siasm, listening skills, creativ-ity, life experience (buildingnon-profit organizations, aconsulting business, and raisingchildren) and a fresh perspec-tive.

2. My vision for Walker,

indeed my vision for the librarysystem, is to build and maintaina community resource. Onethat is well-integrated, sup-ported, adapted to the needs ofthe community and adaptableto future growth and require-ments. Within the system,there should be cohesion anddirection. There should also beflexibility for specific branchesto introduce programs and

materials which benefit theirlocal customers. I anticipatemany changes over the courseof a decade. Some due to tech-nology; some to economic cir-cumstance. There will also bechanging demographics andneeds of library clients. Find-ing some balance, maintainingsystem value and integrity willrequire vision, compromiseand tough choices. As a trustee,I would consider communica-tion with constituents a prima-ry function of my position.


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Lai saadFL, (612) 822-0606 x15

[email protected]

1. The Walker Library is oneof the libraries in Minneapolisthat is opened 5 days, includingSaturdays and two evenings.The funding for additionalhours must come primarily from

public sources. I would lobby theCity and State for more dollars.The Friends of the Library havemade a commitment to continuetheir fund raising to enhancecollections in all libraries. Thiswould free up some dollars forhours. I would also advocate forpartnerships with local business-es in Uptown to support theirlibraries operating costs.

2. Walker Library is a verybusy library with an outstandingtravel section and videos, CDs,and books on tape. Because of

its location in a bustling pedes-trian neighborhood, also close tothe bus transit, I envision Walkerto continue to be a strong com-munity library in years to come.The Board voted to repair theleaking roof and the communityagreed. A mixed use buildingin the future is possible but atthis time there are no developerswho presented a viable plan thatwould be affordable. My maingoal is to expand Walkers col-lection and hours. I would onlysupport a mixed-use buildingthat enhances the library and cre-

ates revenue for Walker.

Lia kjlladFL, (612) 922-1640

1. The Minneapolis PublicLibrary, as a system, is feelingthe pain of shorter hours andlimited resources. At currentfunding levels, it is unrealisticto think that library hours couldincrease. Staff are already cov-ering the workload resultingfrom nearly a 1/3 reduction ofemployees. Volunteers, while a

valuable asset to the library, can-not replace the work of a quali-fied librarian or staff member.

Minneapolis Publics most press-ing problem is funding, or a lackthereof. Funding affects everyaspect of the library from dailyoperations to collections to qual-ity of service.

2. The Library Board Trustee

is only elected for a 4 year term.I would like to see the WalkerLibrary as a busy hub of thecommunity, with of coursehours that are appropriate fora neighborhood of this size.Minneapolis Public Library asa whole, I would to see leaderswho embrace life-long learning,vibrant relevant collections, andimproved access to materials,information and services for ourpatrons. If elected, I will endeav-or to help the library achieve thisgoal.

vigiia HoldFL, (612) 874-7474

www.vigiiaHol.og

igiiahol@cap.

1. Any plan which the libraryboard has for more open libraryhours is dependent upon ourfunding situation. The Friendsof the Library have raised $15

million, but it has become clearthat the board, along with cityand state governments and thegeneral public, must find boldand innovative methods tokeep all our libraries the stronginstitutions they have been.The urgent need for operatingdollars is due to two factors (1)loss of almost $3 million fromthe state, at the same time as(2) escalating costs of opera-tion. I know the whole board isaware of the devastating effectof short hours of our libraries.

2. I live two blocks from theWalker Library, so I am acute-ly aware of Walkers plight.My vision for Walker Libraryis to make necessary repairs tothe parking situation, and thenspend the next few years con-tinuing to examine possibili-ties for its future which mayor may not include mixed use:it is essential that the librarymust stay where it is.


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The Minneapolis Plan says pre-serve neighborhoods by puttinggrowth at nodes and along cor-ridors, he emphasized.

Lander offered some additionalthoughts about the bigger pic-ture:The City will synthesize theinterests of all stakeholders.

Neighborhoods dont have alot of confidence in downtown[City Hall] and believe City Hallrepresents the interests of devel-opers [in order] to increase thetax base.I dont have a sense that theresa clear vision [in City Hall aboutplanning and development,height and density] but the Min-neapolis Plan is excellent.I cant build anything else onLake St. because property own-ers now want a 10-story price[meaning land value is based onthe expectation of putting a 10-

story building on it].There needs to be a planningframework for taller develop-ment.

Lander said he thinks the Plan-ning Commission will approvehis project as the commissiongenerally supports the Minne-apolis Plan.

The 2626 West Lake projectwas designed by Lander andby Pong Khow of Elness Swen-son Graham (ESG) Architects.Khow also designed Landers

award-winning 301 Kenwood

Parkway project overlookingthe Minneapolis Sculpture Gar-den. ESG also designed the six-story Edgewater building nowunder construction at the north-east corner of Lake Calhoun andthe five-story Lumen on Lagoonbuilding, a commercial/residen-tial project planned for the cor-ner of Lagoon and Emerson.

neiGhborhood viewS

CIDNA says the proposed proj-

ect is too tall and large for thissensitive and small (1.3 acre) site,given that it is adjacent to park-land, a trail, Lake Calhoun, andan R1 (lowest density) single-family zoning district. CIDNAadvocates three key points: lowerthe maximum height from116to 84 ft., decrease the floorarea from 169,000 to 110,000 sq.ft. (excludes parking garage),and retain the projects gracefuldesign (they like the projectssetbacks and articulation anddont want a squat, bulky build-ing). CIDNA supports build-

ing heights taller than the 35 ft.SOD limit and the 56 ft. OR2limit due to the sites contextadjacent to the CBC buildings.

CIDNAs resolution to not sup-port the Lander project, and itscover letter containing 12 con-ditions under which it wouldapprove a similar project, areavailable at www.cidna.org.The resolution states that theproject fails to satisfy key pro-visions of CIDNAs real estate

Uptown Neighborhood Newsposes questions

da BgG Pa, (612) 338-3630

www.abg.og

[email protected]

Tax levies have a direct rela-tionship to property taxes.However, the Board of Esti-mate and Taxation has limitedleeway when it sets the maxi-mum tax levy because it mustoperate within parameters setby the Minnesota State Legisla-

ture. Residents in Minneapolishave the highest municipal taxburden in Minnesota. At thesame time, city services havebeen cut significantly in the lastfew years. While cuts in LocalGovernment Aid (LGA) havehelped cause this crisis, theboard must discover a new wayto generate revenue using itsown power instead of expectingan unresponsive Legislature torestore cuts. One innovativesolution may be to use the $15million of bonding power theboard has to work with the citycouncil to support and createpublicly funded WI-FI (wire-less internet). In addition toproviding inexpensive wirelessinternet to city residents, Min-neapolis could generate addi-tional revenue to alleviate thetax burden and still providenecessary services.

Caol BcdFL, (612) 722-4288

www.caolbc.

Wo@cc.

The Board of Estimate direct-ly impacts property taxes bysetting maximum propertytax levies for the City Coun-cil, Park Board and LibraryBoard. These three boards canset property taxes lower butno higher than limits imposed

by the Board of Estimate. Alsothe Board borrows money forparks, fire stations, police sta-tions, and other City infra-structure and thus controlsrepayment requirements.

There is no simple answerto balancing taxes and ser-vices. People work hard fortheir money. Changes by theLegislature and the economyhave meant an increasing taxburden on homeowners. Yetwe do not have enough policeofficers, libraries are open onlythree days a week, and parksare often closed. The short-term solution is to make servic-es efficient and to exploit otherrevenue sources where avail-able. The long-term solution isto work with the Legislature tochange the tax system so it doesnot shift an undue burden ontothe average homeowner.

No photo provided

Goo nlodFL, (612) 729-7572

In September the Board of Esti-mate and Taxation sets the maxi-mum property tax levies for thefollowing year for the city coun-cil, the library board, and thepark board. In December the citycouncil, the library board, andpark board may levy at the maxi-mum level or at a lower level.They may not levy higher. Beforethe levies are set in December,the city must hold a public hear-ing so that citizens may react tothe effect the proposed levies willhave on properties they own.

Jill schwimmdFL

Jill Schwimmer was out of townand unable to meet our deadline.We will include her response inthe November issue.


EstiMAtiOn And tAxAtiOn BOARd CAndidAtEs

wha he Boar of Emao a taao?

And why do we care?So, come Nov. 8, you are stand-ing in the polling booth, look-ing at this list of names runningfor this Board you dont under-stand. What to do? Many of usgo through this, and then votefor no one, or for that genderor name that feels good to us.

We could probably all do witha little more education on thissubject.

The Board consists of sevenmembers: the Mayor or desig-nate, the City Council Presi-dent, the chairman of the Waysand Means/Budget Committee,a commissioner of the Parkand Recreation Board, a trusteeof the Library Board and twomembers elected city-wide forfour-year terms.

In a nutshell, the Board of Esti-

mate and Taxation does threethings:

1. Sets the maximum propertytax levy for the City Coun-cil, Park Board, and LibraryBoard.

2. Sells bonds, which is howgovernment borrows moneyfor parks, libraries, police sta-tions, fire stations, streets andother City infrastructure.

3. Audits the Citys books.

The following is taken fromthe citys official web site: www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/city work/other/taxation.html

tAXAtIOnAs required by the City Char-ter, the Board of Estimate &

Taxation holds public hearingsto obtain citizen input relat-ing to setting the maximumtax levies for certain tax fundsin the City. The board reviewsselected City department bud-gets and after receiving recom-mendations from the Mayorand City Council, sets the max-imum tax levies for the follow-ing funds: City Council: General Fund,

Permanent ImprovementFund, Police PersonnelExpansion Fund.

Park and Recreation Board:

Park and Recreation Fund,Tree Preservation andReforestation Fund, ParkRehabilitation and ParkwayMaintenance Fund, ShadeTree Disease Control Fund,Lake Pollution ControlFund.

Library Board: Library Gen-eral Fund.

Public Housing Authority:Public Housing Fund.

Board of Estimate & Taxa-tion: Estimate and TaxationFund.

CIty deBtMAnAGeMentThe Board also participates inthe overall debt managementpolicy of the City and issuesGeneral Obligation Bonds ofthe City in support of the Capi-tal Program (excluding Tax

Increment Bonds).

AudItThe Board is responsible forthe Internal Audit functionof the City. It identifies inter-nal audit areas covering Citydepartments, boards and com-missions, and provides auditprograms to establish guide-lines, policies, and proceduresfor the conduct of periodicinternal audits. It initiatesinvestigations of alleged orsuspected impropriety, misap-propriation and other misuseof City funds. When requested,the Board provides assistanceto City departments for evalu-ation of financial controls orother special projects and assistsoutside auditors.

sALes tAXThe Board is responsible indetermining if a project isrelated to the Convention Cen-ter and therefore eligible forthe use of sales taxes.

Queo o he Boar

of Emao & taaoCaae:

How do tax rate levies set by the Boardaffect our property taxes?

How will you balance the monetaryneeds for the Library General Fund and

the Shade Tree Disease Control Fund,etc., with property owners ability to payproperty taxes in Minneapolis?

Q1 Q2

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GetBOB. Do you know aboutBOB? A group of SW Mpls.residents has formed a groupcalled Gig o h Boomof h Ballo (GETBOB). Thegoal of this non-profit, non-partisan group is to promotecitizen knowledge of andinvolvement in local issues and

elections. They have produced

a voter guide, and are planningsome Caia Fai one onTues. Oct. 12 from 6 to 9 pmat Burroughs School (1501 W.50th St.) and another on Oct.26, from 7 to 9 pm, at DeLa-Salle High School. They alsoexplain a lot of the details ofour voting system primaries,precincts, caucuses, and how to

vote. Learn more at www.tcin-ternet.net/users/fusili/getbob.

CAMPAIGn dOnAtIOnsrePOrt. If you are really intothe details of the city election,you may want to visit www16.co.hennepin.mn.us/cfrs/search.do to check out how yourneighbors are contributing to

local candidates. Search by thecandidate name for the reportof campaign contributions andexpenses they were required tofile before the primary election.A new report must be filedbefore the general election, socheck back again after Novem-ber 1.


Boa Mmb i Aac:Diana Boegemann, Alex Woeh-rlin, Jill Bode, Howard Verson,Kay Nygaard-Graham, BillMorton, Pam Price, and CindyChristian.

Wlcom: After the potlucksupper, Diana welcomed all.The Board is made up of vol-unteers who also volunteer

time on other neighborhoodcommittees and organizations.Scott Engel, the CARAG staffperson, can be reached at 823-2520. CARAG is a democraticorganization; membership andvoting privileges are open toresidents, property owners, andbusiness owners.

Appo Co Aga: Amotion was passed to approvethe agenda and August meet-ing minutes.

ta rpo: CARAGhas $9,963.55 in the bankaccount and $6,941.95 in assetaccounts. Total balance as of8-31-05 was $16,905.50. Theregister report showed actualexpenses of $7.69 for the peri-od of 8-1-05 through 8-31-05.CARAG received $188 in thetip jar while operating a sodabooth at the Uptown Art Fair.The newspaper account had$1,683.35 as of 8-31-05.

2006 CArAG Bg: Amotion was passed to approve

the budget for fiscal year 2006(from 10-1-05 to 9-30-06) aspresented by the Finance Com-mittee. The projected incomefor CARAG is $7050, pro-jected expenses are $4650, andprojected donations are $2400($400 are Chilly Chili Fest pro-ceeds earmarked for Joyce FoodShelf). The donations willgo to Joyce Food Shelf ($625);Midtown Greenway Coalition($325); Mary McEvoy EarlyLiteracy Academy ($275); andthe Twin Cities UndergroundTeen Center ($775). The dona-

tion allocations were calculated

based on community input atthe August meeting.

Ba sqa Pa: Julie San-din, Park Director, praised thisyears baseball, wrestling, and

soccer teams. Register for pro-grams online atwww.minneapolisparks.org.

Cim rpo: Tom Thomp-son, Community Crime Pre-vention Specialist, said thatrobberies and burglaries in ourarea were down and auto theftwas up this August comparedto last August. He will try tocompile data on noise com-plaints, but it will be difficultbecause such calls could be cat-egorized under many differentheadings. To set-up a neigh-

borhood watch group call Tomat 612-673-2823.

vOA expic Cop:Janette Triplet, with Volun-teers of America, is looking forthe life experience that people50-years-old+ have to offer tochildren. The time commit-ment is 15 hours and involves asmall stipend.

nighbohoo sig: HollyWindle, of the SPACE Com-mittee, presented six designoptions for CARAGs newneighborhood street sign. Avote was taken and BruceCochran will be awarded $100for producing the winningdesign.

Boa nomiaio: All nineseats on the CARAG Boardwere up for election at thismeeting. Being a Board mem-ber is a service to the commu-nity and requires attendanceat monthly Board meetings, aswell as volunteering to be activeon one neighborhood commit-

tee or area business organiza-tion. The following peoplewere nominated: Rick Bojko,Ellan Meyer, Tom Parsons,Aaron Rubenstein, ThatcherImboden, Phil Qualy, CindyChristian, Kay Nygaard-Gra-ham, Howard Verson, Bill Mor-ton, and Jill Bode. Each gave aone-minute speech. A vote wastaken using ballots and two vol-unteers were selected to countthe ballots.

Cocil Mmb rpo: DanNiziolek said the city needs

more police officers to combat

the rise in crime, as propertycrime and violent crime ratesare both up. The city lacksadequate funds to maintain ourinfrastructure, such as seal-coat-ing the roads, which could meanmore expensive repair costs lateron. The Uptown Parking studyshowed that on-street parkingis full after 4pm, which wasnta surprise to anyone. The nextstep is to generate ideas for acoordinated transit system.The Midtown Greenway LandUse Committee is close to com-pleting a plan that will seek torezone properties close to theGreenway. There likely will bea public hearing in December orJanuary. In October or Novem-ber, the City Council willreview the sidewalk caf ordi-nance. There is pressure fromthe business community to havea 4-foot throughway (measuredfrom the first obstacle from thecurb to the first sidewalk caftable). Dan believes a 5 or 6-footthroughway would be better.

nrP rpo: A Livability

Committee motion passed toallocate an additional $10,000to the 15.1 Landscaping Proj-ects Scope of Services to plantboulevard trees in CARAG. Amotion passed to allocate $5,000to the 15.1 Landscaping Proj-ects Scope of Services to imple-ment an elm tree treatmentgrant program. A FinanceCommittee motion passed toapprove the CARAG NRPFiscal Year 2006 Administra-tive Contract Budget.

Zoig: A motion by Christine

Zieboldt passed to send a letter

to Traci Toomey, PhD at theU of M in support of her city-wide research project studyingthe density of alcohol establish-ments.

Tum Rup Thai is seeking toextend business hours to 1amevery night, and to add outdoorseating to a patio outside theirback door. This is in viola-tion of a compromise reachedwith CARAG (for a full liquorlicense) when the restaurantoriginally opened earlier thisyear. A motion passed toresubmit to the city CARAGsoriginal resolution on this mat-ter, and to add a new coverletter that specifically opposesoutdoor seating behind therestaurant because it is in closeproximity to residences.

A motion passed to recommendapproval of the site plan (twoadditional service bays) for theAmigo Service Center on 36thand Lyndale.

A motion passed to support a

moratorium on rezoning anddeveloping Greenway indus-trial lands until a city study (inprogress) can be completed bynext May.

The developers of the Lagoon/Ackerberg project will be askedto present their new plans toCARAG next month. TheLander project on the Weismanproperty (north end of LakeCalhoun) goes before the city inOctober. Lander will be askedto present at the next CARAGZoning meeting so a recom-

mendation can be brought

before the neighborhood at theOctober Board meeting. Grecois proposing a new, large devel-opment for property south ofthe Greenway, between Lyn-dale and Bryant.

A motion passed to approvea resolution recommend-ing ial of all the requestedland use applications for theproposed redevelopment andexpansion of Calhoun Square.The resolution has accompany-ing attachments. The plan willgo before the citys PlanningCommission on October 5th.A motion passed to include acover letter citing nine condi-tions CARAG would like con-sidered in case the city approvesthe project.

CArAG elcio rl:The new CARAG Board mem-bers are: Rick Bojko, EllanMeyer, Aaron Rubenstein,Thatcher Imboden, CindyChristian, Kay Nygaard-Gra-ham, Howard Verson, BillMorton, and Jill Bode.

Caloun Area Reent Acton Group

The CARAGBoard meetsthe third Tues-day of eachmonth,7 PM at

Bryant ParkCommunity Center, 31st and Bry-ant. All CARAG residents are wel-come and urged to attend.

CARAG report

neWLy eLeCted CArAG BOArd will fom Ocob 2005 o spmb 2006. Pic fom lf o igh: BillMoo, Howa vo, thach Imbo, Aao rbi, Ci Chiia, Jill Bo, ella M, ka ngaa-Gaham, ric Bojo.

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ECCO meetsthe first Thurs-day of eachmonth, 7 PMat St. MarysGreek Ortho-

dox Church,34th & Irving.

All ECCO residents are welcomeand urged to attend.

Op Fom:Greenway Idea MeetingsLinda Schutz reported on theGreenway public visioning pro-cess meeting she attended. Tenprinciples of Greenway-support-ed development were communi-cated for consideration. To see acopy of the ten principles, contactBruce Grimm [email protected] of Mi aAga:1. There was no quorum for aformal August meeting and sono minutes. An amended agen-da was approved.Ci Cocil Mmb rpo:Council Member Dan Niziolekreported:1. Area Parking StudyCoun-cilman Niziolek thanked thevolunteers who helped countautos for the-parking studyin the ECCO neighborhoodbetween July 11th and July

25th. Consultants have com-piled the data and a series ofmaps are being constructed.2. Weisman Site Project Gary

Farland said that this project byMichael Lander (the developer)will have a building of 116 ft.plus other buildings as sub-mitted. Kay Anderson, boardmember, noted that the under-

ground garage planned to bebuilt closely adjacent to park-land will kill a group of 100-foot cottonwood trees-growingthere. Kay Anderson, boardmember, said that she hadreceived e-mails from peoplewho said that Michael Landerhas claimed that ECCO didntinvite him to present the aboveproject. Kay noted that hewas on the agenda, but he haddouble-booked himself and didnot show at the ECCO meet-ing (and did not notify any-one). President Grimm verifiedthere was no notification fromLander.3. Air Quality Monitoring activ-ityA citywide air quality studyis underway. Dan acquired sixadditional badges to sampleair quality in the Uptown area.Dan said the study will sample35 different air pollutants andinformation will come back inabout a month.-4. Faulty City Procedures onAir Pollution? Dan indi-cated that measuring air pollu-tion has generally been a state

level issue, but said the city isbecoming more aggressive onthe subject. Linda Schutz saidthat unfortunately the only pol-

lutant that was modeled by thedeveloper was for carbon mon-oxide (CO). However, in twentyyears, everyone in the countryhas seen dramatic declines inCO because of improved fuels

and improved combustion incars (catalytic converters) andso is not the big problem. Theproblem is tiny particles thatstay in the lungs.5. Pollution Different for Kidsand Adults? Kay Anderson,board member, noted that shecould not get an answer fromthe Mayor or the City Councilon this question relating to theAckerberg Alley and its pre-dicted high auto emissions.6. Status of Ackerberg-Gas-sen Uptown ProjectKayAnderson said that she under-stood that the Ackerberg-Gas-sen plan has been presented toLowry Hill East Neighborhoodbut not to ECCO and CARAG.Dan said that the four neigh-borhoods are being invited tothe next LEHNA zoning com-mittee.7. How About Heavy Metal Pol-lution? Keith Ruddick, boardmember, pointed out that all theauto traffic that moves throughthe area dumps heavy metals onthe streets and sidewalks. Rud-dick asked, are there any studies

being made of that?8. Hennepin Ave. PlanBoardmembers were asked to lookat the Hennepin Ave. Plan

and react to it. Middle of Sept,board chairs will be asked tocompile/provide the commentsto Beth Elliot, Senior Planner.sca rpo:Kay Anderson, Secretary,

reported Trolley StepsKaysaid that Erik Hansen (NRP)and she have been trying tocontact the city to keep ourtrolley steps project moving,but no response.-Coflic of I dicio:Kay Anderson asked for com-ments relating to the subjectof-people participating inneighborhood board deci-sions who may have a conflictof interest. After discussion,board member Ted Ringsrudvolunteered to review the topicand have a recommendation atthe next board meeting.nrP upa:Erik Hansen, NRP Coordi-nator, reported that applica-tions are being accepted for anNRP Coordinator to replaceErik. An ad will appear in theUptown Neighborhood News,etc. Contact [email protected] for information. Erik saidthat the Trolley Path project ishis number one concern.upow nighbohoo nw:Gary Farland, UNN Chair,reported that the CARAG

board finalized adoption of thenewspaper. CARAG is nowthe financial sponsor of theUptown Neighborhood News.

Also, that one of the threeECCO UNN Managing Boardmembers has resigned, makingthis volunteer position-avail-able to an ECCO resident. Con-tact Gary at [email protected]

Labo da Paa a Gah-ig:A big thank you to the South-west High Band, whichmarched and gave a great musi-cal show for the neighborhood.Thanks to the 5th PrecinctPolice Department for pro-viding squad cars (and siren)to lead and follow the parade.And another big thanks to thearea merchants who providedpizza and the prizes for thebingo.Aal Mig:President Bruce Grimmrecruited volunteers from theBoard to help with the ECCOannual meeting on October 6that 7:00 P.M. at St Marys GreekOrthodox Church on W. 35thStreet and Irving Avenue S. Inaddition to the election of-EC-CO board members, politi-cal candidates are invited toappear. All this and free pizza!This year, a printed ballot willbe used to assure privacy andeliminate the possibility of mul-tiple voting. Six board positionswill be open.

A full copy of the minutes can beobtained at [email protected]


Eat CalounCommunty OrganzatonECCO report

ECCO a CARAG Crme map from 5h precc

tach o chil:

To memorize their name and

address, including city andstate, and their phone num-ber (including area code).

To never give out their nameor address to a stranger.Children should not wearclothing with their namedisplayed.

To use both push-button anddial telephones to call 911.Pay phones are free whenyou dial 911.

Where the McGruff houses

are located in your neighbor-hood.

To never go into your homeif the door is ajar or if a win-dow is broken.

How to work your homesdoor and window locks andto lock them when they arehome alone.

That a stranger is someoneneither you nor they knowwell.

Not to go into anyones homewithout your permission.

To avoid walking or playingalone, and to walk or play inwell-lighted areas.

That if they feel theyre beingfollowed or if theyre fright-ened, to run to the nearestMcGruff House, public place,or trusted neighbor.

To tell you if anyone asksthem to keep a secret, offers

them gifts or money, or asks totake their picture.

That they have a right notto let anyone touch them ina way they dont like. Theyshould say No and tell anadult they trust.

CPS Tom ThompsonCrime Prevention Specialist

Minneapolis Police Department,5th Precinct

3101 Nicollet Ave S,Minneapolis, MN -55408

(612)[email protected]

Safety Tips


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By Jodi Fredericksen

Walking the supermarket aisles,one is bombarded by choices: lowfat, light, low-carb, whole wheat,and whole grain. Frequently,there are sections with the labelorganic.

The organic label refers to theway agricultural products aregrown and processed. At its coreis the reliance on healthy soil toproduce plants that resist pestsand diseases.

In order to maintain a balancedrelationship with the earth,organic farmers practice croprotation. Farmers rely on ben-eficial insects, manure and plantwastes to maintain soil moistureand provide nutrients. Covercrops, such as clover and rye, alsoadd nutrients to the soil and pre-vent weeds.

Scientific studies show that thelevels of antioxidants in organicfoods are about 1/3 higher thanconventionally grown foods. It isbelieved that antioxidants reducejoint and muscle pain, improvecardiovascular health, lessen therisk or severity of Alzheimersand Parkinsons disease, andslow the aging process. (Elevat-

ing Antioxidant Levels in FoodThrough Organic Farmingand Food Processing, p.1, The

Organic Center for Educationand Promotion, www.organic-center.org http://www.organic-center.org)

Conventionally grown food pro-

duced on an industrial level useschemical fertilizers, pesticides,herbicides, insecticides and fun-gicides. These products are notbiodegradable, kill wildlife, con-taminate drinking water, lakes,streams and rivers, and leavedetectable residues on the foodswe consume. Conventionallyraised livestock are given foodthat contains pesticides, anti-biotics and growth hormones.More than 70% of the antibiot-ics used in our country are givento farm animals. (The MeatYou Eat by Ken Midkiff p 40.)Animals live in tight quarters,which is unpleasant, unsanitaryand causes extreme stress. Buy-ing conventionally grown foodof course supports agribusiness.In 1998, the USDA reported thatfour firms controlled over 80% ofthe U.S. beef market. (A Timeto Act a report of the USDANational Commission on SmallFarms, January 1998.)

Organic livestock is fed onlyorganically grown feed. Anti-biotics, hormones, chemicals,

are never used. To comply withorganic standards, it is requiredthat animals have access to the

outdoors. Through good nutri-tion and minimal stress, illnesscan be prevented. This comesback to us as healthier, better tast-ing meats.

One issue raised about organicproducts is the price. Organicfood is more expensive becausefarms are smaller, productioncapacity is lower and demandisnt as high, although the num-ber of people choosing to buyorganic food is increasing. Partof supporting organic farming ispaying the farmer a fair price thatprovides a living wage and helpskeep the farm a workable size.

Ultimately, what one eats is apersonal choice. Eating conven-tionally grown food raises thequestion of whether its worth theserious damage to water supplies,plants, trees, and wildlife.

Buying organic foods means pro-tecting farm workers and theirfamilies, increasing biodiver-sity, caring for our environment,defending the small family farmsand setting higher standards forthe treatment of animals. It isabout remembering the sourceof our food, and improving ourplanet, our future, our bodies andour souls.

Jodi Fredericksen is a HamlineMFA student, reader and writer.

Gog OrgacBy Patrick Anderson

Tuesday, the 8th of September2005 marked the release of thefourth album by the local hip-hop trio Kanser. Self Titled

is a landmark release for thethree Twin Cities natives, whohave been making their ownbrand of conscious mindedhip-hop for over a decade.

The drawling versus bitingvocal styling of the two MCs,Zachariah and Unicus, com-bine nicely with the wide spec-trum of music provided by aslew of guest producers, andmixed together by the man onthe turntables: DJ Elusive.

The unique sound creates agreat environment for thecontent of the lyrics. Echoingsome of the story-telling ele-ments found in early countrymusic, many of the songs aretales of the life, love and hard-ship that the two MCs experi-enced while growing up in theMinneapolis and St. Paul areas.Tracks like Silent Treatmentand Look Love address fail-ing romances wistfully, butwith elements of sarcasm andhumor that add a sense of bit-ter honesty. The song Trav-

len (as spelt) gives the listenera rare chance to step into theshoes of the performer, as the

two talk about the crowds, par-ties, and liaisons theyve expe-rienced on tour.

As good as they are at spinningout light hearted and dramatic

anecdotes, Kansers outspokenallegiance to left-wing politicsadds an element of substancethat is rarely found in main-stream rap today. Zachariahand Unicus show no inhibi-tions when approaching touchysubject matters like the war,poverty, womens rights, andindividuality in songs like IAm Recognizing and WalkWith the Sun. Perhaps themost powerful example of thegroups prevalent sense of pur-pose is the song Back up, asardonic reprimand of youththat are involved with crimeand gang violence.

Throughout all of the dramaand angst that drips off themicrophones of the duo vocal-ists, DJ Elusive provides adiverse musical backdrop bybringing in a horde of otherlocal professionals. All of theseTwin Cities musicians lendtheir own touch to each song.The result is an explorationinto most of the various formsof popular music, not limited

to funk, reggae, jazz, R&B,electronic break beats, discoand rock.

Local hp-hop group ebuee album


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11/16

By Erin Connors

In 2004, Sheff and Athena Priesttook over the Lake CalhounPavilion lease from the Minne-apolis Park Board to open the

Tin Fish. They imagined theirrestaurant would be a well-runpopcorn stand with food optionsfor Mom and Dad.

The Priests had discovered theoriginal Tin Fish restaurant atthe end of the ocean pier in Impe-rial Beach, California, while on amission trip with Project Mexicoin 2000. Enamored both with itsspirited owner, Joseph Melluso,and his signature recipes, theypondered whether such a placemight also work in Minneapolis.When they learned that Joseph

was interested in expanding hisconcept, the couple jumped atthe chance to operate at the lake-front location. Sheff refers to thePavilion as the best place any-bodys ever done anything.

By that 4th of July weekend,they had nearly tripled any pre-vious revenue earned in thesame space. Their original staffof six had exploded to 43. Waittimes frequently hovered nearone hour, and the line stretchedfrom the counter all the wayback to the railing at the lakesedge for the restaurants entireten-hour day.

Now Lake Calhouns northeastcorner, where the concessionstand had long run an averagetrade, swarms with activity. ThePriests have expanded the kitch-en, constructed a separate dishroom, and streamlined some oftheir cooking procedures. Lastsummer, you could time yourdinner about right if you put inyour order, walked around thelake, and returned to pick it up.This year, it would have gottencold waiting for you.

Sheff, Athena, and their stafftake orders underneath the cool

white arches and rush savoryplatters out onto the patiooverlooking the sailing dock.Adirondack chairs near thewater invite visitors to put uptheir feet and stay for a while.The Tin Fish is not just dogfriendly, its dog encouraged:they even provide your pup witha water bowl and doggie treats.

Sheff and Athenas enthusiasmand pride for their restaurantcreation is apparent in everyaspect of the business. Everysingle dish of the seeminglyunending choices has the freshestingredients to be found, from thefish itselfbrought in dailytothe boiled-to-order shrimp cock-tail. When I arrived, Athena wasmaking coleslaw from scratch.The sauces and breadings areall made on site from originalrecipes, and when you order theonion rings, someone just grabsa whole onion and starts slicing.And, owner Sheff says TinFish Love. Thats in everything.

The Tin Fishs seafood special-

ties range from mahi mahi towalleye to a killer clam chow-

der. The menu also boasts theAuthentic Rainbow Burger, the

recipe for which was handeddown from Sheffs great-grand-father, founder and owner ofthe long-time Minneapolis land-mark Rainbow Caf. The realsteal is the Mini Tin sandwichtwo generous pieces of cod on abun for just $1.99. Sheff chuck-les that when customers receivetheir first Mini Tin, the mostcommon reaction is, No, no, Iordered the mini!

The counter staff frequentlyrings a bell that can be heardfrom the dining patio. We ringit whenever good stuff comesover the counter, anything frommoney in the tip jar to a compli-ment, any good energy comingthrough.

The Tin Fish also serves otherlakeside favorites such as icecream and popcorn. Rental ofcanoes, kayaks, and paddleboatswill continue through Colum-bus Day weekend. After that,start scoping out your lakesideseating for May of 2006.

ti Fih ow shff a Aha Pi

Poto by Jeff Farnam

LuCIAs BAkery & tAkeHOMe has opened next doorto Lucias Wine Bar and Res-taurant (1432 W. 31st St.). TheEuropean-style bakery offersbread, pastries, desserts, coffee,

wine and light meals. Hoursare 7 am to 8 pm Tue to Fri, 8to 8 on Sat, and 8 to 6 on Sun.Soon they will offer on-lineordering for you to pick up andtake home.

FIve restAurAnt &street LOunGe is newlyopen in the former Fifth Pre-cinct Building (2917 Bryant).The street lounge and bistrowill be joined in Nov. by a finedining room. Chef StewartWoodman (of Levain fame)offers an American bistro-style

menu with a broad range ofprices and choices. Hours are 5to 10 weekdays, and 5 to 11 Sat.and Sun. (612) 827-5555.

AMIGO servICe Centerhas affiliated with Shell RapidLube and is adding two ser-vice bays. The family-ownedauto repair service (36th &Lyndale) has been repairingneighborhood cars since 1977.They hope to have the newbays ready to go by the end ofNovember. Todd and Pete andall the guys will be happy to fixup your jalopy or fancy foreigncar. CARAG soundly endorsedthe expansion proposal thisweek, and nice things weresaid about this valuable neigh-borhood business.

tHe CHAIr hair salon hasopened at 36th and Bryant.Aveda-trained Tim, Michaeland Andy offer salon servicesand beauty products 11 to 6Mon., 9 to 8 Tues., 11 to 8 Wedand Thurs., 9 to 6 Fri. and 9 to4 Sat. They will also do privatepartiesbring your book clubfor makeovers, or plan a kidsbirthday party. (612) 823-2900.

MArLAs IndIAn &CArIBBeAn CuIsIne hasre-opened under new owner-ship and a new name at Lakeand Emerson, in the site for-merly occupied by Natraj Res-taurant. Natrajs chef and menuremain, featuring Indian and atouch of Caribbean food. Theysay the food is vegertarian- and

vegan-friendly. Hours are Sun.12 to 3 and 5 to 9; Tues. to Sat.11:30 to 2:30 and 5 to 10.

neW dunn BrOs. Thebuilding at the southeast cor-

ner of Lake and Bryant occu-pied for many years by CustomCamera was purchased Aug.15th by Sanjeev Azad, theowner of two Dunn Bros. cof-fee shops in Uptown. Azadplans to renovate the Bry-ant/Lake building to open histhird Dunn Bros. in mid- tolate November. He chose thislocation, in close proximity tohis other shops, because peoplewere asking for it and the areahas a sufficiently dense popula-tion that this store will attractits own business. The owner of

Custom Camera is undecidedabout whether to relocate thatbusiness, according to Azad.

nAtIOnAL AssOCIAtIOnOF ArtIsts OrGAnIZA-tIOns (nAOO) is holdingits fall conference in Minneapo-lis Oct. 20 to 23. Local partnersare Intermedia Arts, the Illu-sion Theater, the Walker ArtCenter, Artspace, and the Min-nesota State Arts Board. Fund-ing provided by the McKnightFoundation. NAAOs threeprinciples are to strengthen,

connect, and champion orga-nizations that serve artists andtheir communities.Learn more at http://www.naao.net.

deAn seAL, CARAG resi-dent, has written a book titledChurch & Stage. Dean hasbeen involved in many neigh-borhood pursuits: he ran theFringe Festival, was the impre-sario at Bryant-Lake Bowl,was an editor of the East Cal-houn News, and an intern withGrace-Trinity Church. Nowhe is studying to be a Presbyte-rian minister. His book meldsthese two parts of his life. It i s ahow-to for getting more peopleinvolved in church life and toinvigorate congregations withmorally purposeful theater.Congratulations on the book,Dean!

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development guidelines becausethe project does not sufficientlyrespect the zoning and the char-acter of the surrounding neigh-borhood primarily due to size(floor area) and height of theproject. The reasons stated inthe resolution for not supporting

the project include the need forsetback variances and findingsthat the project would a) be inju-rious to the use and enjoymentof nearby properties, especiallyin the R1 single family district tothe north, and b) impair the nat-ural value of Lake Calhoun andreduce enjoyment of the lake forrecreational users.

Some members of the CIDNAcommunity and board believethat building height on the siteshould be limited to 35 ft.; oth-ers support the project Lander

has proposed; and many others

support CIDNAs compromiseposition which offers the oppor-tunity for development andincreasing the citys tax basewhile recognizing the sensitivenature of the site.

Lara Norkus-Crampton, anEast Calhoun resident, opposesthe project. She said, Its a veryinappropriate building for the

site, aesthetically and environ-mentally, and grossly out of scalegiven the SOD. She noted thatparkland and open space sur-round the site on three sides andthat the project would be visiblefrom lakes Calhoun and Isles.

Some additional thoughts on thecontroversial project by Norkus-Crampton:Its bad enough when zon-ing gets ignored in the heart ofUptown but its especially dis-tressing in this case adjacent toLake Calhoun and surrounded

by parkland.

Lander has produced a lot ofgreat buildings in Minneapolisand its a shame he isnt produc-ing a building for this locationthats of an appropriate scale.The Shoreland Overlay Districtis meant to keep developmentbelow the tree line and aroundLake Calhoun that is largely thecase except around the northend.

I would rather see a lowerbuilding, in the spirit of SOD,and dont see a good reason tomake another exception.

The ECCO board has votedto oppose Landers project. Itsresolution states that ECCO isopposed to tall buildings at thissite and encourages the City topreserve the natural beauty ofthe shoreline as much as possible.CARAG is expected to reviewthe project October 18th, one dayafter the Planning Commissionsmeeting.



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(Editors Note: We will run community event listings every month on this page. Please contact [email protected] to submit your event informationby the 17th of each month to beincluded in the next issue.)

visual arts

FLAnders GALLery

3102 Lyndale Ave. S. 344-1700www.flanders-art.com

Gallery hours: Tues to Sat, 10 to 5;Sun 12 to 5.Runs through Oct 22 ssoma: Retrospective: Drawings1973-2005. thoma ro: Recentwork: Rules of the Game. JChicago: Kitty City - A FelineBook of Hours. Oct16 to Dec4 Recent paintings by robnai Large-scale photographs

by doal Wooma Frag-ments from the Delta of Venus byJ Chicago.

sOO vIsuAL Arts Center

2640 Lyndale Ave. S. 871-2263www.soovac.org

Hours: Mon, Wed, Thur, Fri 126;

Sat and Sun 12-4.Through Oct 23 Three PersonShow continues: Aa Loi-Bozi,Joh Lagapaa and AmliaBiwal.

HIGHPOInt Center FOr

PrIntMAkInG

2638 Lyndale Ave. S. 871-1326-www.highpointprintmaking.org.

Through Oct 14 Jol Jaowiz:Breathing Spaces.

InterMedIA Arts

2822 Lyndale Ave. S. 871-4444www.intermediaarts.org

Through Sat, Jan 7 ImmigrantStatus: Faith in Women. Oct 20

to 22 and Nov 10 to 12 Naked

Stage, performance art created bybold artists for adventurous audi-

ences. Call for artists to beginworking with 2006 Naked Stagesprogram. Deadline submission

Nov. 30.

literary

BOrders BOOks

Calhoun Square 825-0336www.bordersstores.com

Fri, Oct 14, 7:30 pm Join BethelCollege English Professor darichi for a discussion of C.S.Lewis as a Transformer of Culture.

WALker LIBrAry

BOOk CLuB

Walker Library 2880 Hennepin

Av. S. 630-6650www.mpls.lib.mn.us

Mon, Oct 3, 6:30 pm Julip byJim Haio. Harrisons storydepicts the absurd lengths towhich traditional male values may

be taken and that it often falls toa capable woman to unravel thecomplications.

WALker LIBrAry AutHOr

event

Walker Library 2880 HennepinAv. S. 630-6650www.mpls.lib.mn.us

Mon, Oct 17, 6:30 to 8 pm Joind. Ala kah to talk about his newbook,Mind Shapes, which examines

one of the root causes of miscom-

municationthe different ways that

people process information.

OnCe uPOn A CrIMe Mys-

tery BOOkstOre

604 W. 26th St. 870-3785

www.onceuponacrimebooks.comThurs, Oct 6, 7 pm ea Mac-namaa and Cal Booi: Supe-

rior Position, The Case of the Greedy

Lawyers Wed, Oct 12, 7 pm vic Fl: Consent To Kill Fri, Oct 28, 7 pm dboahGabi:Matty Groves .

MAGers And QuInn

AutHOr events

3038 Hennepin Av. S. 822-4611www.magersandquinn.com

Thurs, Oct 6, 7 pm MagiPia will discuss her book FourthUncle in the Mountain: A Mem-

oir of a Barefoot Doctor in Viet-

nam Tues, Oct 18, 7 pm AtThe Suburban World Theater.

Free and open to the public. JffBlog will discuss his bookPol-itics the Wellstone Way. After the

booksigning, the in-house theatergroup Machine Dreams will per-form, and beverages will be avail-

able for purchase.

teen BOOk CLuB

Walker Library 2880 HennepinAv. S. 630-6650www.mpls.lib.mn.us

Wed, Oct 12, 4 to 5 pm Call 630-6650 to register.No Limit [previously

titled Stone Cold] by P Hama.Sixteen-year-old Denn finds himselfalienating both friends and fam-ily when he becomes obsessed with

playing high-stakes poker with adultgamblers.

BOOks & BArs

Bryant Lake Bowl 810 W. LakeSt. 825-8949

www.bryantlakebowl.com

Tues, Oct 4, 6:30 pm Books& Bars is a monthly social event/

book discussion sponsored byMagers and Quinn, The Onionand Bryant Lake Bowl. All are

welcome whether they have read

the book or not. Bryant LakeBowl serves food and drinks. In

the theater. This months book isThe Brief and Frightening Reign of

Phil by Gog sa.

Orr BOOks

3043 Hennepin Av. S. 823-2408

Tentative Date: Thurs. Oct. 27,7:30 pm Alio McGh willread from her new book All Riv-

ers Flow to the Sea. Call store forupdate.

theater

performanceJunGLe tHeAtre

2951 Lyndale Ave. S. Box office822-7063

www.jungletheater.comThrough Oct 15 BONE DRY

aka THE COPY EDITOR MUR-

DERS, by Pala Cizma. Directedby Bain Boehlke.

BryAnt LAke BOWL

810 W. Lake St. 825-8949www.bryantlakebowl.com

Mon, Oct 10, 5 pm th 6hAal so u Film &

Mic Fial. 11 days of music

documentaries, rare concert foot-

age, music videos, live cinema, spe-cial events & guests from aroundthe world. Schedule and

ticket info at www.soundunseen.com.

kidsfamilyoutdoors

OktOBerFest At

InCArnAtIOn CHurCH

Incarnation Church, 3801 PleasantAve. S. 822.2102www.incarnation-church.com

Oct 7 to 9. The 41st annual eventwill feature food, rummage sale,The Rockin Hollywoods and the

Radio Band, wine, beer, pull tabs,carnival, live and silent auction,

pancake breakfast, Sunday morn-ing mass, crafts, bingo, raffle, andmore. Complete schedule anddetails on the web site.

FALL sunset/MOOnrIse

PAddLe

Lake Calhoun. Sat, Oct 15, 5:30 7:30 pm. $10. Paddle the Chain ofLakes at sunset. Watch the fall col-

ors, sunset and moonrise over theChain of Lakes. Learn about thenatural history and wildlife of the

Lakes. The rising moon will pro-vide light to paddle back to shore.Meet at N.E. corner of Calhoun

Refectory. Limit 12 people. Inter-mediate canoe skills suggested. Toregister, call 313-7725.

halloween

BryAnt sQuAre PArk

3101 Bryant Ave. S. 370-4907www.minneapolisparks.org

Mon, Oct 31, 6 to 8 pm aspooky good time featuring anoutdoor fire with scary stories, a

haunted room and other ghoulishfun! Free.

PAInter PArk

620 W. 34th St. 370-4911www.minneapolisparks.org

Mon, Oct 31, 6 to 8 pm Comedown to the park for games, candyand fun! A fun and safe place for

children and families to spend thenight or just stop by. Free.

LyndALeFArMsteAdPArk

3900 Bryant Ave. S. 370-4948

www.minneapolisparks.org

Mon, Oct 31, 6 to 8 pm Comedown to the park in your cos-

tumes! Games and treats!

BryAnt LAke BOWL CABA-

ret tHeAter810 W. Lake St. 825-8949www.bryantlakebowl.com

Fri, Oct 28, 10 pm; Sun, Oct 30and Mon, Oct 31, 7 pm TheClammy Hand of Nightmare. Clas-

sic ghost stories presented byHardcover Theater. An hour ofsome of the best ghost stories ever

written. Mon, Oct 31, 10 pm The Scrimshaw Show: Hallow-

een Night!! Featuring a brand new

Scrimshaw Horror film, the ever-popular audience costume contestand special guest, DC Comic Book

artist, Chi Jo!

kItCHen WIndOW

In Calhoun Square 824-4417www.kitchenwindow.com

Tues, Oct 25, 6 to 9 pm FaFaco: th Hallow epio.Push your bravery to the limitswhile expanding your culinary

horizon as we experience severallesser-known and seldom pre-pared foods from the hot zones.noah Bao will whet your appe-tite. Hop on for this crazy ride toexperience foods like youve never

had before, if you dare!

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