Legislature funds neighborhoods, but City retains discretion

The state legislature ended its session with a tax omnibus bill that would support 'neighborhood revitalization' in Minneapolis, but without specifying the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP), the primary funding source of Minneapolis' neighborhood organizations including CNO. Both 'neighborhood revitalization purposes' and the City of Minneapolis' debt on the Target Center would be eligible to receive the funding generated through newly established 'redevelopment districts,' but the City Council would control how many dollars, if any, go toward each. The new districts are projected to generate about $12 million in annual revenue through 2020. The original tax districts established by the legislature in the late 1980s were explicitly dedicated to the Neighborhood Revitalization Program. Click here to view a summary of NRP neighborhood investments from 1991 to 2007.

Be part of the 3-Neighborhood Garage Sale on Saturday, June 14

Plan your own garage sale on June 14th, and the Neighborhoods handle publicity, including advertising in the StarTribune and other local media. We'll also provide a free lawn sign for your event. Friday, June 6 is the last day to submit your sale for inclusion on the “Garage Sale Map and Guide.” Call SENA at 612-721-1601 to have your sale included. Each year we hand out over 600 sale maps to eager shoppers. Last year 101 individual garage sales took place and brought over $19,000 into the neighborhoods. Now entering its sixth year, the Neighborhood Garage Sale is held rain or shine. The free map and guide to all of the sales will be available from 8:45 to 3:00 on June 14th at neighborhood locations including Firefly Café and the Midtown Farmers' Market.

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Corcoran Neighborhood Organization | 3451 Cedar Ave S | Minneapolis MN 55407
Phone 612-724-7457 | Fax 612-721-7588