EPIC
Board Meeting Draft Agenda
October 2, 2021, 10am – 11am
EPIC web address: eastphillips-epic.com
Email: epic.ssantiago@gmail.com
Office: 2433 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis, MN
55404
Phone: (608) 513-5107
Board Roster: Laura Dale, Mary Gonsior, Cassandra Holmes, David Ingold, Shontal Lajeunesse, Steve Sandberg, Earl Simms, Karen Townsend, Nikolas Winter-Simat
Board Members Present:
Board Members Not Present:
Members:
Guests:
10:00 Review vision and mission
Welcome guests/intros
Approve agenda,
Approve minutes,
Reminders:
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Next
Community Meeting will be: Thursday, October 21 from 6:30 to 7:30 at Cedar Field Park and
online (link to join meeting can be found at eastphillips.org)
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NOTE:
This is one week later than our normally scheduled community meeting
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Starting
at 6pm groups organizing around the charter amendments will be tabling
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6:30
Casey Carl, the city clerk will present information about the three charter
amendments on the ballot
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Next
Board Meeting will be: Saturday, November 6 from 10am to 11am TBD and
online (link to join meeting can be found at eastphillips.org)
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Board
Meetings are open to the public
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Clean
Sweep is October 9!
Announcement:
1) Nichol Beckstrand, on
behalf of scottie hall, has applied for the following variances for
construction of a detached accessory dwelling unit at 2827 18th Ave S:
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To increase the maximum combined floor area of
all detached accessory structures.
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To reduce the minimum interior side yard
requirement.
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The Zoning Board of Adjustment will meet on Thursday, October 7, 2021, at 4:30 p.m.
During the declared local public health emergency, Minneapolis has transitioned
to an electronic format for its public meetings and hearings, authorized under
Minn. Stat. Section 13D.021, to minimize the risk of exposure to or potential
spread of COVID-19. The public may view the public hearing using the following
options: Watch on Comcast Channel 14 or 799 or live on www.minneapolismn.gov/tv/citycounciltv.
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In accordance with the Zoning Code, all
property owners within 350 feet of the subject property are notified of this
public hearing. For more information on how to attend this meeting, please
visit: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/meetings/index.htm.
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Planning Department staff will issue a
recommendation to the Zoning Board of Adjustment. After hearing from the
public, the Zoning Board of Adjustment will make a determination based on
required legal findings of fact. Please visit the following website for the
agenda with staff reports (page will be updated by the end of the day Monday
prior to the meeting date). http://lims.minneapolismn.gov/IndependentBodies/IndependentBodiesMeetings
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If you have questions about the project,
please contact the City staff person listed below. If you would like to submit
comments, you may make them verbally at the meeting or submit them in writing
to:
● Alex Kohlhaas, City Planner– 505 4th Ave S #320,
Minneapolis, MN 55415
● Phone (612) 673-3950 E-mail: Alex.Kohlhaas@minneapolismn.gov
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Any
members of the general public are welcome to provide written comments before
the hearing or verbal comments during the hearing. Any written comments from
the general public should be emailed to Alex Kohlhass directly from the person
making the comment, sooner rather than later and absolutely no later than the
morning of the hearing.
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Anyone
who wants to provide verbal comments during the hearing (including yourself and
other members of the project team) will need to register beforehand on the
City’s website here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/meetings/public-hearing-speaker-sign-up/. This form is to be used by applicants as well as other
members of the public who wish to speak regarding this item so feel free to
share this link.
● Idea about dumpster
10:05 Report/Update
from Executive Coordinator
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Opportunity to work with CANDO on issues
facing our unhoused neighbors - Carmen Means
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Bylaw amendment discussion
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Review of Neighborhood Network
Application and Equitable Engagement Application (Equitable Engagement
application was reviewed by the board prior to the first draft being submitted
to the city). Here is
the proposed 2022 budget that is referenced in both applications.
Submission is due October 15, 2021.
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Note EEF includes 85% of Sarah’s time
going toward Equitable Engagement Plan - i.e. outreach, communications,
community partnerships, engagement (NOT administrative or fundraising)
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Use
of CPP money
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Group
of board members met with City of Lakes Community Land Trust and PRG to discuss the
option of purchasing the office building
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David
reports
MOTION: The EPIC board approves of the
Neighborhood Network Application,
MOTION: The EPIC board approves of the
Equitable Engagement Application,
Report from Departments
● Nikolas - report on
meeting with Angela Conley
10:45 New business and delegate to proper spaces
(work group, department etc.)
● Approve new
budget for 2021
MOTION: The EPIC board approves the new 2021
budget.
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Review
and approve 990 and Attorney General Annual Report
MOTION: The EPIC board approves the 990 and
Attorney General Annual Report
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Does
EPIC want to adopt the round about on 25th?
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Would
require planting, maintenance, cleaning litter
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More
info here: https://www.minneapolismn.gov/government/programs-initiatives/clean-city/adopt-a-median/
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Meetings
through the winter
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Virtual
vs. In person meetings
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MPRB
states: Multipurpose rooms and community rooms at recreation centers are
available to rent for parties, showers, seminars, meetings, celebrations and
other private events. Room rental hours are 3 to 9pm Mondays through Fridays
and 12 to 6pm Saturdays; hours for room rentals on Sundays depend on staff
availability. Renters must provide a Pandemic Preparedness Plan, adhere to room
capacity and follow requirements for face coverings and any other current
policies.
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Note
November community meeting we will have the developer that is re-developing the
property at 26th and Bloomington
11:00 Adjourn
