#ShareMyCheck

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Have you received a stimulus check? If you're someone currently experiencing economic stability, we encourage our neighbors to consider redistributing those funds to folks facing the most hardship in this time. Do you want that money to support your immediate neighbors? We can pair you with someone in our neighborhood who has requested funds!

Fill out the #ShareMyCheck NEMPLS form to make a pledge: https://forms.gle/x5m6w1P4gR5XatbV7

Find more info on the national #ShareMyCheck campaign: https://www.sharemycheck.org/

Volunteer & Business of the Year

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We are so happy to announce the recipients of our Volunteer and Business of the Year Awards!! We officially announced them and virtually showed the recipients their plaques at our Annual Meeting and will drop them off social distancing style soon. 🥁Drumroll please.....
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The Volunteer of the Year Award goes to Sandy Carlson-Kortebein who has put in so much of her organizational skills, time, and energy into Sheridan Neighborhood for years. She ran the Silent Auction at this year's SNO Ball and we could not have raised those funds for the Northeast Minneapolis Arts District and our programming without her. Thank you, Sandy!

The Business of the Year Award goes to @fletchersicecream, a business in Sheridan which prioritizes our local community! For the last few years, they haven't hesitated in donating ice cream for our summer Ice Cream SNOcials and we are so thankful for their generosity that supports community-building in Sheridan. Thank you, Fletcher's!

Welcome New Board Members!

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SNO would like to welcome our four new Board Members! We are so excited to have you join us in serving your neighborhood: Kaylee Bond, Britta Dornfeld, Caleigh Souhan, and Sean Wall!

And welcome back to our existing board members who have been re-elected to serve another term: Seaen Kosmides, Carin Peterson, and Joy Smallfield!

We would also like to extend a deep thank you to the board members who are leaving us this year to attend to other commitments. We have so appreciated everything you have brought to the table: Sid Grassbaugh, Abby Bongaarts, and Jack Langer!

View more about each Board Member here: https://bit.ly/3arhi19

Fix & Paint Lottery Results

The Fix & Paint Lottery Draw took place at the Annual Meeting on April 27th!

Lottery tickets were drawn in this order:
1. Jenni Zickert
2. Tracy Thoraldson
3. David A. Tykwinkski
4. Mary Mullen
5. Andrew McInnis
6. James M. Johnson
7. Sandy and Jon Kortebein
8. William Lloyd
9. Heidi Niedernhofer
10. Corey McCracken
11. RoseLee Buechler
12. Adrián Andres
13. Justin Bolton
14. Maryjo Vickers
15. Spencer Rose
16. Tucker Annis
17. Erin Jenson + Nathan Hangsleben
18. Jodi Burke + Luke Powell
19. Jack Langer
20. Joy Smallfield

We have allocated $50k towards Fix & Paint which will cover at least 10 full $5k loans and many only asked for partial loans, so it is entirely possible that we will get to everyone. We will contact ticket holders in the above order. If you do not receive a loan this year, you are welcome to enter the lottery again next year!

If you believe you entered a lottery ticket and are not on this list, please email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org and we can add you to the end of this list. See meeting minutes here.

VOTE in SNO's Board Election

We welcome you to review all seven (7) Candidate Profiles for the SNO 2020 Board of Directors and VOTE for up to seven (7) of them online! Votes must be cast online by 5 PM Monday, April 27th. Additional voting and nominations will be taken from the floor of our Annual Meeting from 7 - 9PM on April 27th.

Members with voting rights are (1) individuals aged 16 or older whose primary residence is within Sheridan Neighborhood and (2) any one representative of a property or business owned or operated within Sheridan Neighborhood.

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April 20th - 27th: Online Voting

April 27th 7-9 PM: Annual Meeting: Board Elections, Fix & Paint Lottery, and Business & Volunteer of the Year Announced. Join us online via Zoom by going to zoom.us/j/4904029706.

Soomaali

Abriil 20-keeda - 27-keeda: Codbixintu waxay ka socondoontaa internetka.

Abriil 27th 7-9 PM: Shirka Sannadlaha ah: Doorashooyinka Guddiga, Hagaajinta & Xilliga Laydhka, iyo Ganacsiga & Taageerada sanadka ee Lagu dhawaaqay. Nagala soo xiriir khadka tooska ah ee Zoom adigoo aadaya zoom.us/j/4904029706.


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Del 20 al 27 de abril: Es la votación en la red electrónica.

El 27 de abril de 7:00 a 9:00 p.m. Es la sesión anual, será la elección de la Junta Directiva, la lotería para el programa Arreglos y Pintura, otros asuntos misceláneos a tratar y el anuncio sobre la persona Voluntaria del Año. Únase a nosotros en la red electrónica por medio de Zoom, entrando a: zoom.us/j/4904029706.

SNO Meetings Moving Online!

Annual Meeting  · Monday, April 27th  · 7 - 9 PM
All are welcome to join on Zoom! Join us on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4904029706.

English: Until COVID-19 is over, all of our meetings will be held online. Sign up for our newsletter on our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get all future neighborhood updates! Feel free to email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Soomaali: Ilaa COVID-19 uu dhammaado, dhammaan kulammadayada waxaa lagu qaban doonaa khadka tooska ah.Codso wargeyskeena website-kayaga, nagalana soco Facebook iyo Instagram si aad u hesho dhammaan wixii cusub ee ku saabsan xaafadda! Waad noo soo diri kartaa email sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Español: Hasta que COVID-19 termine, todas nuestras sesiones se llevarán a cabo virtualmente en la red electrónica. Regístrese para recibir nuestro boletín entrando a nuestro sitio web en la red electrónica y síganos en Facebook e Instagram, para estar al día sobre todas las actualizaciones futuras del vecindario. También puede escribirnos a nuestra dirección electrónica a sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Online Annual Meeting

Sheridan Neighborhood Annual Meeting!
7-9PM • April 27th, 2020
Online via Zoom, to join this video call go to https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4904029706 or call (321)626-6799 and enter Meeting ID: 490 402 9706.


This is a packed meeting, featuring:
- Board Elections Results: Online voting taking place April 20th-27th!
- Fix & Paint Lottery Draw: Get a 0% Interest Loan for your Home Projects!
- Volunteer and Business of the Year Awards!

Check out the Meeting Agenda here!

Fix & Paint Lottery Open

The Fix & Paint Program Lottery Submissions are Due April 27th!

SNO has a long-standing program to support Sheridan homeowners by providing 0% interest matching deferred loans for exterior home improvements. Submit a lottery ticket to our email or mail it in to our office by April 27th at 5pm to be put in the lottery! We will draw lottery winners at our Annual Meeting on April 27th.

Paper inserts of the Fix & Paint Program application & details were delivered to all Sheridan Households in the first April edition of the Northeaster newspaper. If you did not receive a paper copy and need one, email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Go to our Fix & Paint Program Page for electronic application and details!

#WeCountSheridan

As of Census Day on April 1st, 50.2% of Sheridan Neighborhood residents have responded to the Census. Let’s make sure that 100% get counted!

The Census impacts how billions of dollars are distributed across Minnesota. It determines funding for public health, schools, housing, transit, and infrastructure (roads/bridges, water/sewer, gas/electric). An accurate count means better serving people where they live. Specifically, every person we don’t count is $28,000 our communities won’t receive over the next ten years.

Fill out the Census today at 2020census.gov! Find more information, in English, Somali, Spanish, and Hmong at mncounts.com.

Pierre Bottineau Library is a Questionnaire Assistance Center, but until the libraries re-open we encourage you to call the available Census hotlines listed below.

Learn more about the Census on our Census 101 page!

As of Census Day, 50.2% of Sheridan residents have completed the 2020 Census. Let’s make sure we are ALL counted this year!

#StayHomeSheridan

To slow the spread of COVID-19 across the state, Governor Walz signed Executive Order 20-20 directing Minnesotans to #StayHomeMN and limit all movement outside to home to essentials from, March 27th through May 4th.

The Governor also issued executive orders extending the closure of bars, restaurants and other public accommodations until May 1st and authorizing the Commissioner of Education to implement a Distance Learning Period for students beginning on March 30th through May 4th.

Video PSA: English | Soomaali | Español

More FAQs and help hotlines here: https://mn.gov/governor/covid-19/

 

So, what CAN we do?

What you can do to help your neighbors while social distancing:

1. help pick up trash around the neighborhood

2. adopt-a-drain

3. complete the 2020 Census

4. fill up your little free library with non-perishable food

5. check in on your neighbors, call or leave a note

You can also support your neighbors and receive support through the Sheridan Support Network, find more information here.

SNO Meetings Moving Online!

Annual Meeting  · Monday, April 27th  · 7 - 9 PM
All are welcome to join on Zoom! Join us on https://us04web.zoom.us/j/4904029706.

English: Until COVID-19 is over, all of our meetings will be held online. Sign up for our newsletter on our website and follow us on Facebook and Instagram to get all future neighborhood updates! Feel free to email us at sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Soomaali: Ilaa COVID-19 uu dhammaado, dhammaan kulammadayada waxaa lagu qaban doonaa khadka tooska ah.Codso wargeyskeena website-kayaga, nagalana soco Facebook iyo Instagram si aad u hesho dhammaan wixii cusub ee ku saabsan xaafadda! Waad noo soo diri kartaa email sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

Español: Hasta que COVID-19 termine, todas nuestras sesiones se llevarán a cabo virtualmente en la red electrónica. Regístrese para recibir nuestro boletín entrando a nuestro sitio web en la red electrónica y síganos en Facebook e Instagram, para estar al día sobre todas las actualizaciones futuras del vecindario. También puede escribirnos a nuestra dirección electrónica a sno@sheridanneighborhood.org.

SNO Ball 2020: The Roaring 20’s

2020 SNO Ball Tickets Now on Sale! 

What: The SNO Ball is a bi-annual fundraiser event hosted by the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization (SNO). The theme this year is Roaring 20s and will feature dancing with The Ring Toss Twins, a silent auction, photo booth, adult beverages and good eats. The proceeds this year will benefit the Northeast Arts District and the Sheridan Neighborhood Organization. Costumes optional, but encouraged. 
 

Where: The Food Building, 1401 Marshall Street NE, Minneapolis 55413
 

When: Saturday, February 8th ·  7 PM - Midnight 
 

How: Get your tickets online here or at Eat My Words bookstore for $30 (cash only), or $35 at the door. 
 

Who: You do not need to live in the neighborhood to attend. Anyone 21+ is welcome. 
 

Don’t miss out on the neighborhood event of the year! 

Facebook event here

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Quarterly Community Meeting: Potluck at the Anchor

Join SNO for our quarterly community meeting at the Anchor Fish & Chips, potluck style!

We will have neighborhood updates about the upcoming SNO Ball, the 2020 Census, a new structure at Logan Park, and more! Folks are welcome to bring ideas to share, and feel free to email sno@sheridanneighborhood.org if you'd like to get on the agenda.

Go to the facebook event to share what you are planning on making! Kid friendly, and all are welcome with or without a dish to share.

Source: https://www.facebook.com/events/5700104037...

MN House District 60A Special Election Candidate Forum

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Learn about 60A special election candidates before the January 21 primary and February 4 general election. The vacancy was created by the death of Rep. Diane Loeffler.

All 60A candidates have been invited, and 11 have confirmed. 3rd floor doors of Solar Arts open at 5:30 p.m., forum runs 6 - 8 p.m. and will be conducted using rules adapted from League of Women Voters. Forum will be moderated by Margo Ashmore, Northeaster newspaper. Use this Facebook event to suggest questions in advance or send to Margo@MyNortheaster.com.

Sponsored by Northeast Minneapolis Arts District in collaboration with Logan Park Neighborhood Association, Sheridan Neighborhood Organization, Northeast Park Neighborhood, Beltrami Neighborhood Council, and St. Anthony East Neighborhood Association.

ASL interpretation will be provided. Venue is wheelchair accessible by elevator. For any other interpretation requests, comment on the Facebook event or email sno@sheridanneighborhood.org by January 10th.

We are seeking volunteers! Please sign up to volunteer here.


SOMALI AND SPANISH TRANSLATIONS BELOW


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SNO IS HIRING!

APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR THIS POSITION.

We are seeking a qualified and passionate individual to report as our Office + Outreach Manager. This position reports to the SNO board and is responsible for operations and office maintenance, assisting with meeting + program planning, updating website and social media channels, and supporting various other city initiatives that SNO participates in.

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Sheridan Neighborhood Organization is an EEO Employer, and this position is part-time (30 hours per week) with flexible hours. Neighborhood events and additional meetings may require occasional weekend and evening participation. This is an independent contract (1099) position. Salary range is $30-$35 per hour depending on experience, which includes a $20 monthly phone stipend. No other benefits are offered with this position.

Position will remain open until filled. We will begin reviewing applications the week of 11/25/19. Please send cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to: SNO@sheridanneighborhood.org

full job description

General Office Management:
Make, answer and direct calls, process incoming + outgoing mail, read and respond to all emails, tracking + ordering office and outreach supplies, coordinate bill payments and donation deposits with SNO treasurer, send weekly updates + tasks to board members, maintain business records and a well-organized + clean office, hold regular office hours.

Website and Social Media:
Maintain the neighborhood website with announcements, approved meeting minutes and agendas, photos from events, upcoming meetings. Sort through SNO's incoming newsletters and distribute relevant information to constituents in a bi-monthly email blast (Mailchimp), regularly post to social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Nextdoor) with upcoming meetings and other pertinent info, implement marketing campaigns around SNO meetings, community and civic engagement opportunities, be the point of contact and speak on behalf of the SNO board on all social media inquiries.

Engagement:
Seek out participation from local businesses, especially in the form of sponsoring quarterly community meetings, create a campaign to increase diverse engagement and board applications for annual meeting, schedule/manage door-knocking campaigns with board and volunteers around quarterly and annual meetings, attend committee meetings on behalf of SNO collaborate on programming with other Northeast neighborhoods, seek out funding sources and grant applications.

Meeting Support:
Coordinate and confirm meeting spaces, setup + tear down monthly board meetings, work with board to set up agendas and ensure minutes are taken and approved, recruit local representatives to present at meetings, coordinate translation / interpretation services as needed, coordinate design and promotions to increase engagement.

Programming:
Plan and schedule ‘board trainings’, coordinate + promote public educational opportunities, create summer programming for community gardens with partnering organizations, participate in programming around Open Streets, National Night Out, Art-A-Whirl, and other Northeast or city-wide efforts.

Required Qualifications/Experience:
Minimum 2 years in project management or community organizing position and a vested interest in direct action and collaborative engagement. Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Mailchimp, Squarespace, social media. Excellent written and oral communication skills, self-motivated, driven, ability to work both independently and take direction. Organized, detailed, efficient and familiar and passionate about Northeast Minneapolis. Demonstrated “Customer Relations” skills, ability to carry up to 40 pounds.

Inclusionary Zoning Policy

The City Council will be considering amendments to the City’s Unified Housing Policy and Revenue Loss Offset Assistance Policy in connection with development of a permanent Inclusionary Zoning Policy. Inclusionary zoning is intended to advance the City’s housing goals by ensuring that affordable housing is provided in new residential or mixed-use developments (see Background section below). The attached document summarizes the draft policy recommendations that will be considered by the City’s Housing Policy and Development Committee on December 4th.

Public comments are being accepted on these policy recommendations until 4:00pm on December 2. Submit your comments via e-mail to Emily Carr, Senior Project Coordinator, Department of Community Planning and Economic Development emily.carr@minneapolismn.gov.

If you or your group would like to meet to discuss the proposed policy changes, or if you have questions, please contact Emily Carr.

It is expected that the permanent Inclusionary Housing policy will be considered at the following meetings of the City Council:

Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at 1:30pm –– Housing Policy & Development Committee

Friday, December 13, 2019 at 9:30am –– City Council

Additional information on Minneapolis Inclusionary Zoning is available here.


Background

On February 9, 2018, City Council President Lisa Bender introduced subject matter to establish an inclusionary zoning (housing) ordinance.

Since 2003, the City of Minneapolis has implemented housing policy that requires affordable housing units in residential and mixed-use projects with 10 or more units that receive financial assistance from the city. The policy was expanded to apply the affordable housing requirement to projects receiving pass-through funding from the city (state or federal funds), and projects developed on property or a portion of property owned by the city.

In 2017, the City engaged a consultant, Grounded Solutions Network, to conduct financial feasibility analysis and policy research regarding national best practices to inform recommendations for additional inclusionary housing policy options for the city. Their report included pros and cons of different policy choices, and case studies of three other cities with inclusionary housing policies. This work was supported by a team of City staff from Community Planning and Economic Development (CPED) Housing, Development Services, and Long-Range Planning divisions, City Attorney’s Office and the Finance and Property Services department. Grounded Solutions Network solicited input from private developers and affordable housing advocates in this process.

The Grounded Solutions Network report was presented to the Housing Policy & Development Committee of the City Council on August 22, 2018. The report informed an inclusionary housing policy framework adopted by the City Council on December 7, 2018, concurrent with the Comprehensive Plan (Minneapolis 2040). The City Council directed staff to develop a comprehensive inclusionary housing policy consistent with this framework in 2019. Also on December 7, 2018, the City Council approved amendments to the Unified Housing Policy and the Minneapolis Zoning Code to allow for an “Interim” inclusionary zoning ordinance and inclusionary housing policy, to be in place from January 1, 2019 until the permanent policy is adopted and takes effect. The interim ordinance only applies to projects that need re-zoning and/or substantial additional development capacity of 60% or more, exempts ownership housing and housing primarily targeted to students.

In early 2019, the City conducted a request for proposals (RFP) and again engaged Grounded Solutions Network to assist with the development of a permanent inclusionary zoning policy and implementation program. This work is underway, supported by the inter-departmental staff team and involves stakeholder engagement, interviews, research and technical assistance.  On July 16, 2019 Grounded Solutions Network conducted stakeholder meetings with developers and affordable housing advocates on potential compliance alternatives for inclusionary housing policies, and on July 17, 2019, Grounded Solutions Network presented an overview of the main types of compliance alternatives and their pros and cons to the Housing Policy and Development (HPD) Committee. Compliance alternatives allow choices other than developing affordable housing units on site. Input shared at the stakeholder meetings and during the HPD Committee discussion has informed draft policy recommendations. 

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