Headline: Hopefuls make last bid for
CIB funding
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: People are still
trying to get city money for new sidewalks in the “Village,” because the old
decorative brick sidewalks aren’t holding up. Also, some other things too
(intersection safety improvement on West 7th, a rec center and area
plan in Merriam Park). Chances are slim that any of these will get money from
the mayor in August.
Headline: Building demolition begins at
Ford plant
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: They’re knocking
down the old automobile factory.
Headline: Supporters continue to push
for study of Ayd Mill Road’s north end; CIB Committee ranked funding request
near bottom of the pile.
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: [See above story.]
Neighbors are trying to get the city to fund a study of solutions for Ayd Mill
Road, but the city committee didn’t rank the project highly. People who have
been upset for a long time [and rightly so] about the [quasi-]freeway running
through neighborhood have become even more upset because of the new
developments in the area. Article includes long and fascinating history of the
Ayd Mill road, including all of former mayor Randy Kelly’s shenanigans. The
study would look at traffic calming, reducing traffic levels, and adding bike
facilities.
Headline: Buffalo Wild Wings reaches
accord with neighbors; liquor licensse is expected to be approved this week
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: The Buffalo Wild
Wings will have to open later than they’d like because it took a while to
officially approve their liquor license. Neighbors upset by the incoming
restaurant received concessions from the company, including no patio, quieter
ventiliation, a 1 AM closing time, and redirected lighting.
Headline: Nina’s Café remodeling tops
list of STAR recommendations
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: The rankings for
city Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitlization (STAR) money were released. Top
projects include: a new floor for Nina’s Coffee Shop, a grant for an urban
farm, carpet in a homeless shelter, two different craft breweries / tap rooms,
a mini-golf course, and other things.
Headline: Commodore Squash Club seeks
city’s permission to serve liquor
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: The squash club
next to the old [super art deco] Commodore Hotel will be allowed to serve
booze, most likely, but only to members and their friends. Article includes
concerns about the club becoming a “de facto bar,” a fate to be avoided.
Headline: St. Paul approves sound
variance for more overnight light-rail work.
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: Workers will be
allowed to put up electric catenary poles for the LRT at night, sometimes,
except in lowertown, probably. “The permit application notes that the main
noise will be the beeps from vehicles backing up.”
Headline: Historic status support grows
for long vacant Island Station
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: People are trying
to keep the long abandoned, old coal plant in the river valley from being
knocked down. The owner wants to raze it.
Headline: Public can weigh in on plan
for Marshall Ave. improvements
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: There will be a
public meeting to discuss plans for traffic calming and streetscape
improvements along Marshall between Snelling and the Cathedral. [It already
happened, oops.]
Headline: Obama School to get lit sign
despite objections
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: An elementary
school on Holly Avenue will be allowed to put up a sign with lights in it,
despite neighbors concerns. Best quote: “All my neighbors and I are opposed to
a lighted sign.” [Yes, the school is named after the Obamas. Seems a bit early
to me, too, but then again, he already won the Nobel Peace Prize, didn’t he.]
Headline: Encore!: Victoria Theater
Reporter: Jane McClure
Short short version: People are trying
to restore the Victoria Theater on University. You can buy it if you want. It’s
for sale.
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