‘Miscellany’ Archives
Phillips Aquatic Center Update
BY DENNY BENNETT 1. On April 1st, the MPRB passed the following resolution to fund the difference between whatever the final figure raised by Minneapolis Swims ends up, and the final cost to finish “Reduced Option B”- sketch attached. That the Board adopt Resolution 2015-165 captioned as follows: Resolution 2015-165 Resolution Authorizing Selection of Option B ”“ Reduced for the Phillips Community Center Aquatic Facility Using a Mortgage as a Source of Funding and Not the Capital Budget. Furthermore that Staff Report Further Findings Regarding Capital Funding, Operations Costs, and Construction Cost Estimates for the Board to Consider on July 15, 2015. 2.  With the recently announced grant of $200,000 by the Piper Family Foundation, we have raised just over $3M now towards the generous estimate of $5.4M cost of building “Reduced Option B”. Our goal is to raise another $1,000,000 before the campaign ends. 3.  At last night”'s MPS [...]
Minnesota Department Of Natural Resources Celebrates Arbor Month By Encouraging Tree Planting And Education
1300 kids having Arbor Day Fun at Stewart Park with MNDNR and MPRPhoto courtesy of MP&G Marketing Solutions May 14 Arbor Day celebration to include the planting of 150 trees by 1,300 Minneapolis students With Arbor Day and Arbor Month just around the corner, the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wants to encourage residents to plant more trees. This year”'s theme “Plant Strong, Live Long” focuses on the importance of proper tree planting. DNR is providing a variety of resources to help Minnesotans get their trees off to a long, healthy life. Resources include simple, how-to instructions in a handy “Pocket Guide to Planting Trees.” The guide, available on the DNR website, highlights the variety of planting methods for various types of trees being planted: bareroot, burlap wrapped or container. Also available on the DNR website is a short video How to Plant Tree Seedlings that provides easy to follow tips and tricks. Another [...]
Connection with Allina Health is possible NOW!
Allina Health president and chief executive Dr. Penny Wheeler delivers the commencement address at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health with several mentions of the Backyard Initiative. ©Ë'University of Minnesota School of Public Health By Dr. Penny Wheeler The following is a transcript of Allina Health president and chief executive officer Dr. Penny Wheeler”'s University of Minnesota School of Public Health Commencement speech. The speech was delivered on May 18, 2015 and contains several references to the Backyard Initiative. View a video of the speech. The last time I was on stage in this grand auditorium, I was 10 years old and playing the piano, and I was scared to death. Needless to say, I have changed and aged since. This historic hall has also grown up since then as well, so I hope I hit fewer clinkers today and can improve on my previous Northrup Auditorium performance. To do so is immensely important, as you are all so worthy of honor. I [...]
