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CNO Supports Petition for Environmental Assessment of Biomass Project
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On January 2, the CNO Executive Board focused its meeting agenda on the proposed “Midtown Eco-Energy” biomass project, which would convert the existing, unused garbage incinerator at 2850 20th Ave S, in the adjacent East Phillips neighborhood, into a wood-burning heat and power facility. Citing reasonable outstanding concerns by Corcoran residents with regards to the project’s impact on air quality and public health, the CNO Board passed the following motion by unanimous vote: “The Corcoran Neighborhood Organization supports the petitioners of Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) and Kandiyohi Development Partners in their request that an Environmental Assessment Worksheet (EAW) be completed for the Midtown Eco-Energy, LLC biomass project currently under permit review (Air Emission Permit No. 05301187-001) by the MPCA.” 
Residents Petition for Info on Biomass Project
A group of Corcoran residents are working to petition the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency to obtain more information about the environmental and health impacts of the proposed “Midtown” biomass facility. For more information or to get involved in the petition drive, call 612-326-3308.
Corcoran News Team Will Reconvene, Help Needed
The team of volunteers who assemble and edit the Corcoran News will meet again this Monday, January 7 at 6:30 pm at CNO. No experience is necesssary. Working on your neighborhood newspaper is a fun and easy way to learn more about your community and meet new people.
Show off Your Home & Neighborhood in Annual Tour
A great way to show off your unique home and expose hundreds of folks to your neighborhood is the annual Minneapolis-St. Paul Home Tour, scheduled for April 26-27, 2008. Applications are due January 23. For more information, call 612-673-5103.
City to Host Public Meetings on Comprehensive Plan
The City of Minneapolis is updating its long-term vision for growth and development. A working draft of “The Minneapolis Plan for Sustainable Growth” will be presented at a series of open houses in January. To learn more and find meeting times, follow this link.
Learn to Prevent Crime at Block Leader Training
The Minneapolis Police Department's 3rd Precinct will host another free block leader training on Wednesday, January 16 at 6:30 pm, 3000 Minnehaha Ave S. RSVP by contacting Crime Prevention Specialist Karen Notsch at 612-673-2856.
Help Recognize An Outstanding Block Club
If you belong to or know of an effective block club that prevents crime, takes on issues and shares time together, consider nominating them for a Building Blocks Award by January 15. Learn more and nominate a block club by following this link.
Save the Date, and Nominate a Volunteer
On Monday, February 4, Corcoran’s annual Volunteer Recognition Dinner will include awards for Volunteer of the Year and Lifetime Volunteer. Nominate an outstanding volunteer by submitting a brief statement about their accomplishments, along with your name, to Dayna at CNO by January 18.
Weigh In On Student Transportation Issues
Do you have concerns or ideas about student transportation and school buses? The school bus workers of SEIU Local 284 (a union of public school employees) along with parents, teachers, and community organizations, would like to hear from community members. Click here to take the brief survey.