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The Phillips Aquatic Center August Update

Written by editor on 28 July 2013

By Hannah Lieder

On June 19th, the Minneapolis Park Board unanimously passed a new Memorandum of Understanding with Minneapolis Swims. This MOU set out achievable requirements for Minneapolis Swims which include securing $250,000 in committed user fees and $100,000 in learn-to-swim scholarships. The MPRB commits to providing $150,000 per year in operating support and $80,000 for year zero (first year) funding.

Also in the motion to approve the MOU the MPRB staff is instructed to prepare a proposal to the Minneapolis Public Schools for swim team usage of the facility. We anticipate this proposal will include a request for additional capital needed to build the much-needed 8-lane competition pool with bleachers.

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WHAT WILL PHILLIPS BE IN 2033

Written by editor on 28 July 2013

By Patrick Cabello Hansel

A group of young writers at St. Paul”'s Lutheran Church have been looking at their community this summer, seeing what is there, and also imagining a “new community” that can grow. One of their exercises was “What will Phillips look like in 2033?” Here are a few of their poems:

Phillips
In 20 years
Phillips will be
A more advanced community
More green
And more clean
More education
And more presentation
Hopefully in 20 years
Phillips will be
A very nice community!

Kyra, 11

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“UNDER CONSTRUCTION”

Written by editor on 28 July 2013

By Patrick Cabello Hansel

St. Paul”'s Youth Photography Project called God”'s Backyard is putting together it”'s 4th yearly show. This year”'s theme is “Under Construction”. If you”'ve driven, biked or walked through Phillips this year you”'ll know where we got the idea! Middle school and high school youth are documenting the Phillips Avenue of the Arts, including a major mural on La Mexicana at Bloomington and Lake. There is a Photography Group for children 7 to 11 Thursdays from 4-6 pm. The youth will be publishing a collection of their poems and photos for the “Taste of Phillips” Art Festival October 25-27. Previews at “The Gran Fiesta” September 7. Watch for more details!