Windom Community

Hi! My name is Amy Lavender and I am the new Crime Prevention Specialist for the 5th Precinct-Sector 3 which includes the neighborhoods of Fulton, Lynnhurst, Tangletown, Kenny, Windom and Armatage. I have a degree in Criminal Justice and worked for Minneapolis Emergency Communications/911 for the past twelve years as a 911 Operator, Police/Fire Dispatcher, and Shift Supervisor.

I am very excited to begin my new career. I look forward to working with residents and business owners to alleviate, resolve, or prevent crime-related issues. Please contact me with any concerns, problems that you have, or just to introduce yourself. Thank you.

Amy Lavender

Crime Prevention Specialist

5th Precinct-Sector 3

3101 Nicollet Av

Minneapolis, MN 55408

(612) 673-5407

amy.lavender@ci.minneapolis.mn.us

Members Present: Jesse Rison, Dave Evans, Breanne Dalnes, Pat Soulak, Doug Sweet, and Mary Peterson

Members Absent: Heather Day and Pat Croal

Others Present: Ron Liscied (sp?), Christoph (SW Journal)

Submitted by: Breanne Dalnes, Vice President

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Windom Community Center

7:00 Call to Order - Welcome & Introductions – Pat Soulak, President
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The summer months mean an influx of cats at our facilities—up to 2,000 cats a month. Marketing and Operations staff are always thinking of ways to either increase adoptions of cats during this time or to find a way to help with the sheer numbers. This year, we are introducing a new program called Mission: Meow that we are very excited about.

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Greetings,

I am excited to announce the tot-lot as presented was ordered! I looked into replacing the spring rider with a piece of equipment targeted for older children and there was none that would fit. The spring ride can hold 1-3 kids on it and is very flexible so is a far greater challenge than we had all anticipated. (The playground rep challenged me to stand on one foot and see if I could balance!)

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Tuesday, May 13th.

Social hour begins at 5:30 with (fake) wine and desserts, the meeting starts at 6pm.

Speakers will be Keith Ellisons aide, Commissioner Gail Dorfmann, Council member Scot Benson, Mpls Parks Planner Alexander Zachary.

Following the speakers, there will be a short board meeting to let the community know what the board is involved in. There will be board elections for open seats. The meeting will end at 7:15.

The following Minneapolis boards and commissions have vacancies:
Minneapolis Planning Commission

Minneapolis Workforce Council

Minneapolis Civil Rights Commission

Please see below for more information and contact information for the vacancies. And please check this link frequently for current vacancy notices for Minneapolis Open Appointment Boards and Commissions:

http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/boards-and-commissions/open/
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The Biggest Celebration of Bicycling and Walking on BOTH Sides of the Mississippi. Minneapolis, Saint Paul, and Anoka County Kick Off First Annual Twin Cities Bike Walk Week.

Over the past few years, Bike/Walk to Work Day successfully helped people in Minneapolis and St. Paul leave their cars and trucks at home and try pedaling or walking to their jobs. Building on that success, the Twin Cities region will celebrate the first-ever Twin Cities Bike/Walk Week from May 12 to 18, 2008.
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The City of Minneapolis is co-sponsoring a home ownership fair with St. Paul on Saturday, May 17. Whether you’re a home owner or planning to buy, come to the fair and get answers and resources to all your home ownership questions! Bring your children, as there will be tons of activities for them. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/cped/docs/Home_Ownership_Fair_Flyer.pdf

District expecting enrollment to rise in ‘08-09 school year

MINNEAPOLIS - Minneapolis Public Schools has received 2,367 requests for
placement in kindergarten programs for the upcoming 2008-2009 school
year - 330 more requests than received last year, the district’s Student
Placement Office announced today.
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