NOTICE: Vote on MHNA Bylaw Amendment Proposals
NOTICE: Vote on MHNA Bylaw Amendment Proposals
Where: Membership Meeting
Date: Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 6:30 pm
Location: Online, via Zoom. To receive login, REGISTER HERE.
MHNA has two bylaw amendment proposals to be put to a vote at our next Membership meeting. These proposals will come to a vote on Tuesday, January 19, 2021, 6:30 pm. The meeting will take place online, via Zoom.
This is your official notification of that meeting.
MHNA members are eligible to vote. Members must be present to vote.
All MHNA General Membership meetings are open to the public and attendees are allowed to participate in debates. The Board of Directors reviewed these proposed amendments at its November 17, 2020 meeting to ensure it complies with legal and organizational mission requirements.
PROPOSAL ONE
Current:
ARTICLE II — PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, shall be to engage in projects that improve and enhance the quality of residential life in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood.
Proposed:
ARTICLE II — PURPOSE
The purpose of the Association, as stated in its Articles of Incorporation, shall be to engage in projects that improve and enhance the quality of residential life in the Marcy-Holmes neighborhood.
Rationale:
When MHNA last amended its bylaws, it opened up Membership to all business owners and property owners within the neighborhood. Removing the term “residential” in Article II helps better reflect the current, and ongoing mission of the organization.
This proposal was brought forward by MHNA Executive Director Chris Lautenschlager.
PROPOSAL TWO
Current:
ARTICLE VIII — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The voting members of the Board of Directors shall consist of
(a) the Officers, all of whom must be Resident Members;
(b) fifteen (15) Directors-at large elected by the General Membership at the October annual election, of whom at least eleven (11) must be Resident Members.; all Resident Members and Non-Resident Members must have been members for at least 20 days.
Proposed:
ARTICLE VIII — BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Section 1. The voting members of the Board of Directors shall consist of
(a) the Officers, all of whom must be Resident Members;
(b) fifteen (15) Directors-at large elected by the General Membership at the October annual election, of whom at least eleven (11) must be Resident Members.; all Resident Members and Non-Resident Members must have been members for at least 20 days.
Rationale:
“This amendment would remove the requirement that residents of Marcy-Holmes must have signed up as a member 20 days before a board election in order to run for a director seat. This 20-day requirement is arbitrary and discriminates against students (a huge part of our population) who potentially move in on September 1st and may not have heard of MHNA in time to register and meet the 20-day requirement before the October general membership meeting. If somebody lives in the neighborhood, they should be able to sign up for membership on the day of the election and run.”
This proposal was brought forward by MHNA Director Sam Penders.
Full Third Avenue bridge closure begins January 4
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Loring Bar + Restaurant becomes Gray's Dinkytown
New COVID-19 Restrictions
Today, Governor Walz announced new state restrictions to control the explosive spread of COVID 19. The following restrictions take effect on Friday, November 20 at 11:59 p.m.
- Bars and restaurants must close in-person food and drink service, both indoor and outdoor. Take-out, curbside, and delivery may continue.
- Minneapolis businesses with curbside pickup zone can continue using those spaces. Businesses who do not have a curbside pickup zone can request one.
- The following facility types must be closed.
- Gyms and other fitness facilities, public pools, including facilities within housing complexes.
- Recreation and entertainment facilities, such as bowling alleys, theaters, movie theaters, museums, arcades, etc.
- Other venues providing indoor or outdoor events, such as festivals or fairs. Drive-in events may continue.
- No wedding receptions or gatherings after funerals will be allowed. Weddings, funerals and church services will be able to continue.
- No changes are being made to retail, personal services (e.g. salons and barbershops), schools, or places of worship.
These closures will be in effect from Friday, November 20 through Friday, December 18.
See staysafemn.gov for more details
Minneapolis businesses can contact the Small Business Team at SmallBusiness@minneapolismn.gov or 612-673-2499 with questions.
10th Ave Bridge and Watermain Project
This project will rehabilitate the historic 10th Ave SE bridge over the Mississippi River and W River Pkwy. A new water main will be installed under the river as part of the project.
Latest Project News
Construction Update Meeting - Friday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m.
Project staff will hold a virtual construction update meeting next Friday using GoTo Meeting. Members of the public are invited to join the online meeting and hear updates on construction progress and speak with project staff.
Please use this link to join the 10th Ave Bridge Online Construction Update Meeting from your computer, tablet or smartphone:
https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/784924461
You can also dial in using your phone.
United States: +1 (224) 501-3412 Access Code: 784-924-461
The bridge was closed on March 30th and the contractor has been actively working on repairs. For more details on the repairs, schedule and bridge deck changes, please see the latest Construction Update or go to the project page 10thavebridge.com
Check out the new drone videos showing construction progress on the project website.