Posted on October 1st, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The first large meeting to collect public input on the Making Central Avenue Great plan is scheduled for Tuesday evening at the Salvation Army community center.
The Central Avenue plan outlines a look and feel for city leaders to work toward when making decisions about the corridor. It was originally drafted in 1997, and officials are […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Business, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, East Bank, Government, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, St. Anthony West, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 26th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
The owner of a vacant nuisance property in the Holland neighborhood has 30 days to begin a major renovation project or else the city plans to demolish the house.
The two-story, single-family home at 822 26th Ave. NE has drawn complaints from neighbors, who say it’s being used for loitering, drug dealing […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Crime, Holland, Housing, Public Safety
Posted on September 24th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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The red brick, semicircular building was once a repair and maintenance shop for one of the largest and busiest rail hubs in the Upper Midwest.
Now, city officials and neighborhood leaders are considering possible reuses for the historic Shoreham Yards Roundhouse.
A public meeting is scheduled at 7 p.m. tonight at Columbia Golf Course, 3300 Central Ave. […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Environment, Holland, Marshall Terrace, Waite Park, Windom Park
Posted on September 20th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
The city hosts an open house tonight at Waite Park to explain a possible overhaul of the way it installs and replaces streetlights throughout the city. A proposal is being pitched to the City Council that would charge all property owners a monthly fee, likely between $8 and $12 per month. The assessment would generate about $16 million […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Logan Park, Public Safety, Taxes, Transportation, Where They Stand
Posted on September 19th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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The Minnesota Department of Transportation is moving forward with plans to build a temporary on/off ramp for Interstate 35W at East Hennepin Avenue, according to the city council member who represents the area.
Council Member Diane Hofstede (Ward 3) has sent an e-mail to constituents alerting them to the ramp proposal, which the Beltrami Neighborhood Council board […]
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Filed under: Beltrami, City Hall, East Bank, Marcy Holmes, Nicollet Island, St. Anthony West, Traffic, Transportation
Posted on September 19th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Updated September 20, 2007.
The City Council is considering whether to add a fee to property owners’ utility bills that would pay for installing and replacing streetlights throughout the city on a regular basis.
An open house is scheduled Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Waite Park for Northeast residents to learn about the streetlight proposal.
Currently, a resident who […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Public Safety, Taxes, Transportation
Posted on September 18th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
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By Dan Haugen
Northeast Beat Editor
It’s an historically significant neighborhood landmark, but engineers say the St. Anthony Parkway Bridge is also structurally deficient and in need of replacement.
At a meeting Monday, city officials outlined some of the choices that lie ahead for the new bridge, including what it will look like, where it would be positioned, […]
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Filed under: City Hall, Columbia Park, Legislature, Marshall Terrace, Transportation
Posted on June 27th, 2007 by Dan Haugen
Eight consulting firms are asking for the lead role in updating the city’s “Making Central Avenue Great” plan.
A steering committee will review and score their proposals at a meeting this Thursday (click here for the agenda). The bids will be evaluated by the committee for quality of proposal, understanding of the project, experience of staff, […]
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Filed under: Audubon Park, Beltrami, Central Avenue, City Hall, Columbia Park, Development, Holland, Logan Park, Northeast Park, St. Anthony East, Waite Park, Windom Park
