COMMITTEES
Unless otherwise noted, all groups meet at the SENA Office, 1830 East 42nd Street, in Minneapolis. Call (612) 721-1601 to verify meeting time and location.
Spontaneous attendance is encouraged.
Spontaneous attendance is encouraged.
Board of DirectorsThe governing body of the organization. Board members are elected to three-year terms at the Annual Meeting in September, or to fill vacancies as they occur.
Meets on the second Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Citizen EngagementNewsletter Subcommittee - Produces the by-monthly newsletter, SENA News. The committee meets every two months to set the production schedule. Call the office for time.
Website Subcommittee - This group is working to update our web site and to make it a better communication tool for SENA and for the neighborhoods. Generally meets on the fourth Tuesday of every month at 7:00 PM Business, Development, and TransportationThis group combines the Development Review Committee, the Transportation Action Group, and the inactive Commercial Action Group.
Development Review Committee - The mission of this committee is to produce development guidelines for use in future development in the neighborhood which reflect neighborhood wants and needs, including issues pertaining to architectural style, size/scale, streetscape, existing businesses and appropriate urban design that will build on the neighborhood's character. Transportation Action Group - The purpose of the Transportation Action Group (TAG) is to support the needs of the residents for all modes of transportation within and adjacent to the neighborhood boundaries. TAG is a conduit for processing information to and from the neighborhood to appropriate agencies; i.e. MnDOT, Metro Transit, Hennepin County, City of Minneapolis, and SMAAC. TAG is concerned about the safety of residents on public walkways and streets and will advocate for pedestrian and bicycle friendly solutions to existing concerns and future developments. TAG will continue to monitor the impact of LRT on the neighborhoods. Commercial Action Group - The purpose of the Commercial Action Group (CAG) is to support the development of new businesses and the stabilization of current businesses in the Standish and Ericsson neighborhoods. Meets on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM |
HousingThe Housing Committee is committed to assisting residents and city agencies to preserve, maintain and improve our homes by: staying current on issues affecting housing, monitoring the condition of structures, increasing awareness and access to home improvement resources, and promoting responsible improvement and new development.
Meets the fourth Monday of every month at 7:00 p.m. Quality of LifeQuality of Life mission statement - This group is working to strengthen and sustain a safe, stable, and healthy environment, including issues related to water quality, land use, and neighborhood park facilities and safety; strengthening connections among residents and helping improve conditions affecting families, youth, and seniors.
Meets the first Tuesday of every month at 6:30 p.m Graffiti Task ForceThis group is working to fight graffiti in the neighborhood, investigating new strategies and maximizing those that are in place.
This group is currently on winter hiatus, but will meet again in the Spring if needed. Grant Writers GroupThis group’s primary purpose is to develop grant proposals to help provide funding for SENA’s budget and special programs.
Short Term or One-Time EventsHelp in many capacities at neighborhood or SENA events, such as LRT Grand Opening celebrations, Mid-Town Public Market (SENA Day), and the Lake Hiawatha Neighborhood Festival.
If you’d like to get involved, please contact us:
SENA 1830 East 42nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 (612) 721-1601 (612) 721-4687 fax office@standish-ericsson.org OUR ORGANIZATION |
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Standish-Ericsson Neighborhood Association
1830 East 42nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 | (612) 721-1601 | office@standish-ericsson.org
1830 East 42nd Street Minneapolis, MN 55407 | (612) 721-1601 | office@standish-ericsson.org
