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Metro Paint-A-Thon

Monday, 14 January 2013 11:33
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The Metro Paint-A-Thon helps seniors and people with physical disabilities continue to live independently in their own homes.  Volunteers are assigned to scrape, prime and paint home exteriors for low-income clients, at no cost to the homeowner.  Despite the economic challenges that lie ahead, Metro Paint-A-Thon is committed to provide this high-quality service absolutely free of charge in the seven-county metro area.

To get additional program information and eligibility requirements, please click here (the homeowner application is on the left) or call (612)276-1579.

 

Thank You From Council Member Hodges- MAC Delays Approval

Monday, 19 November 2012 19:50
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Neighbors-

I commend the many residents of the 13th Ward who worked hard to have their voices heard. Your overwhelming response to this issue was heard and had an impact!

At their meeting this afternoon, the Metropolitan Airports Commission voted to delay implementation of Performance-Based Navigation Procedures/Area Navigation (RNAV) to allow time for further evaluation and public comment on flight paths over Southwest Minneapolis, Edina and Richfield. The MAC endorsed using the new technology from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) only where it would reduce airplane noise over Eagan, Mendota Heights and other suburbs.

Thank you for contacting me and the many officials who worked to delay this change in order to understand its impact on the residents of Minneapolis.

I will continue to stay on top of this issue and will share updates as the implications of the delay unfold.

Betsy

Betsy Hodges

Council Member

City of Minneapolis, Ward 13

 

Further Update From Council Member Hodges Regarding Airport Changes

Thursday, 15 November 2012 23:53
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Neighbors-

Thank you to all of you who have called, emailed and signed the online petitions about the proposed changes to the airport flight patterns. I would also like to thank Council Member John Quincy and the Fulton and Kenny residents who spoke on behalf of the City at the Noise Oversight Committee (NOC) public hearing yesterday. Unfortunately, despite the compelling testimony, the NOC voted to advance the “Area Navigation” RNAV changes to the Metropolitan Airport Commission (MAC).

I am very concerned that the plans for these proposed navigation changes for the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport could have serious impacts on our neighborhoods. We are asking the MAC to delay the decision to better understand what is proposed and engage properly with community members.

Your help is needed to have the City’s voice heard. Please continue to contact the MAC and the Federal Officials who have a voice in this process, prior to Monday’s vote.

We are advocating for:

·         More time and opportunity for community input

·         A more rigorous environmental review which includes analysis of both RNAV and the Long Term Comprehensive Plan (LTCP)

·         A delay in implementation of these changes, at least for flight-paths over Minneapolis

Please know that we are working hard on this issue on behalf of Ward 13 and appreciate all of your messages and help on this matter.

Betsy

Betsy Hodges

Council Member

City of Minneapolis, Ward 13

 

NOTE FROM KNA:

Again, here is the contact information for MAC and elected officials:

  • MAC Chair Dan Boivin:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Commissioner Lisa Peilen and Commissioner Greg Foster:  http://www.metroairports.org/mac/governing/districtfinder.aspx
    (you will be prompted to type in your address and then be allowed to e-mail them through the website)
  • Senator Amy Klobochar:    This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Senator Al Franken: http://www.franken.senate.gov/?p=email_al
  • Representative Keith Ellison:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Minnesota State Senator Scott Dibble: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
  • Minnesota State Representative Frank Hornstein: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
 

Online Petition to Stop Airport Changes

Thursday, 15 November 2012 13:27
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An online petition has been started to oppose the proposed flight path changes at the airport.  Please visit http://www.stopmspflightpath.com/ to see more information, links and to sign the petition.

Council Member Betsy Hodges has advised us that contacting the commissioners of the Metropolitan Airports Commission will be the best way for our voices to be heard at this point.  Chair Dan Boivin, Commissioner Lisa Peilen (District C) and Commissioner Greg Foster (Minneapolis Mayor Representative) can be reached at: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Contacting our elected officials at the federal level will also be helpful:

Senator Amy Klobuchar: tim_cossalter@klobuchar.senate .gov

Senator Al Franken:  651-221-1016

Representative Keith Ellison: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

 

Updated Response from Betsy Hodges

Tuesday, 13 November 2012 18:10
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Here is the most recent information from Ward 13 Council Member Betsy Hodges regarding the proposed changes at MSP airport:

 

Hello neighbors-

There is an important and fast-moving issue that I have heard from many of you about. In a nutshell, the airport wants to change where they fly planes in a way that will have more of them flying over our homes. They are not seeking sufficient public input on the change or doing appropriate environmental due diligence. Your help is needed to have the City’s voice heard. There are more details below.

MSP Airport is working on implementing new navigation techniques. These techniques could expose some people – including some of you – to an even greater intensity of noise. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is trying to push these changes through on an accelerated pace and without sufficient public input.

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The Neighborhood

Kenny Neighborhood is one of 81 Minneapolis neighborhoods. Its most conspicuous boundaries are Lyndale Avenue, on the east, and Highway 62, on the south. It is a residential neighborhood comprised of 1700 homes, 96% of which are owner occupied. It is regarded by most Kenny neighbors, and Minneapolis residents, as a safe and stable neighborhood.

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