February E-News
February 4, 2022
In this edition:

  • Luminary Loppet - Saturday, February 5
  • Cedar Isles Master Plan Open House - February 7
  • CIDNA Board Meeting - February 9
  • Minneapolis Redistricting: Final Public Hearings - February 9 and February 24
  • Comment Period on MPRB Land Policy Extended to March 17
  • Free old home energy efficiency and weatherization workshops
Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles
Saturday, February 5
If you're looking for a way to get out an enjoy the cold this weekend, head out to the Luminary Loppet on Lake of the Isles on Saturday. The Luminary Loppet is part of the City of Lakes Loppet Winter Festival, which runs all weekend and includes cross-country ski events, fat-tire bike events, snowshoe events, and more. 
Cedar Isles Master Plan Open House
6:00-7:30pm, Monday, February 7
MPRB staff will host a virtual open house on the Cedar Isles Mater Plan from 6:00-7:30pm on Monday, February 7 (rescheduled from 1/24). Use this link to join the open house.

For more information about the Cedar Isles Master Plan, visit the project page on the MPRB website.
Join the CIDNA Board Meeting
6:00-7:30pm, Wednesday, February 9
Please join us for the next meeting of the CIDNA Board of Directors, 6:00-7:30pm, Wednesday, February 9.

This meeting will be held via Zoom. To request the agenda and/or meeting link, please send an email to: [email protected]. Please send your request at least one day prior to the meeting.
Minneapolis Redistricting
Final Public Hearings: February 9 and February 24
After every federal census, the Minneapolis Charter Commission is required to redraw the boundaries of the 13 City Council wards and the 6 park districts. Here are the proposed City Council wards and the proposed Park Districts.
 
The Charter Commission is scheduled to approve the maps at its meeting on March 2. The final public hearings are scheduled for 7:00pm, Wednesday, February 9 and 4:00pm, Wednesday, February 24. The hearings can be watched in real time on the City's website, the City's YouTube channel, or on Comcast channels 14 or 799. 
 
Those wishing to speak at the hearings can register here. Those interested can also make comments about the maps for the public record. For a comprehensive overview of the redistricting project, browse the redistricting website.
Comment Period on MPRB Land Policy Extended to March 17
On November 29, 2021, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) published a draft of the updated MPRB Land Policy for an initial 60-day public comment period ending January 27, 2022.

The public comment period has now been extended until March 17. The Land Policy guides MPRB's land use policies and procedures. To view the Land Policy and comment, go to this web page.

FREE Old-Home Energy Efficiency & Weatherization Workshops
Rethos, a regional non-profit that advocates for the reuse and repair of old buildings, was recently awarded a Green Partners grant by Hennepin County to support a series of DIY old-home weatherization and energy efficiency workshops for Hennepin County homeowners, renters, and caretakers.

All workshops are free of charge and scheduled for dates between March and August. For more information, visit the Rethos Classes web page or contact Kelly Fischer, Outreach & Education Coordinator at Rethos: [email protected].
Cedar-Isles-Dean Neighborhood Association | 612-212-5508 | [email protected]
www.CIDNA.org