This summer the Lyndale Neighborhood Association will be working with the Minneapolis Police Department on a Bike Cop program for the neighborhood. The money we raise for this program goes to hire off-duty officers to patrol the Lyndale neighborhood on bikes.
The Lyndale Bike Cop Program goes to help:
- Stop Crime
- Build trust between the police and the community
- Let criminals know they are not welcome in our neighborhood
Thanks to the generous support of Lyndale residents we raised over $6,000 for bike cops last year. This year we hope to raise even more. Every $45 dollars that we raise pays for one hour of patrol time.
The LNA board is also offering a special matching challenge to the neighborhood this year to help get the 5th Precinct some new bikes for this program and for officers to use during their regular patrol time. LNA will match on a dollar to dollar basis up to $800 for new bikes for the 5th precinct. We know it’s a lot to ask people to make an additional contribution on top of their regular bike cop contribution, but we think it is important that officers have good bikes to patrol the neighborhood
Questions or comments about the Lyndale Bike Cop program should be directed Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16 or mark@lyndale.org
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The Lyndale Neighborhood Association (LNA) is an award-winning, nationally recognized community-based organization in South Minneapolis on the cutting edge of community development. LNA is currently seeking an energetic, organized person to be LNA’s Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper.
This is a new position for the organization. The Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper will play an important role in supporting LNA’s work to create a safe, vibrant, sustainable community. The primary responsibilities for this position are to conduct the organization’s bookkeeping, coordinate LNA’s communications activities, support LNA’s program staff ion their work, and coordinate LNA’s office activities.
This is a part-time, exempt position that requires occasional evenings and weekend work. This is a 20 hour per week, Monday through Friday position, with occasional extra hours as needed and approved by supervisor.
Full Job Description
Application review will begin on Wednesday, July 8th
Office Coordinator / Bookkeeper
Lyndale Neighborhood Association
3537 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Or email to mark@lyndale.org
For additional information, contact Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 x 16, or mark@lyndale.org.
LNA is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Monday, June 22nd
Painter Park (34th & Lyndale)
6 to 8:00 pm
Join us for the Lyndale Neighborhood’s Association Annual Meeting on Monday, June 22nd at Painter Park. The annual meeting is your chance to see what’s been going on for the past year and what’s ahead for the next year. At the meeting we will be electing six board members to two year terms and up to five alternates to one year terms. All community members are eligible to serve on the board.
This is your chance to show off your dessert making skills by entering your favorite dessert into the Annual Dessert Contest.
Annual Meeting Schedule
6:00 to 7:00 – Community Potluck and BBQ
7:00 to 8:00
- Board election
- Presentations of Lyndale Community Service Award
- Community Vote on NRP Plan Modification
- Lyndale Year in Review and What’s ahead for Next Year
8:00 – Announce the Winner of the Annual Dessert Contest
At this year’s meeting we will also be voting on a Plan Modification to Lyndale’s NRP Phase II plan. This plan modification will close out LNA’s Phase I plan and move the remaining funds into LNA’s Phase II Plan.
We will also be providing information on LNA’s new housing programs, which include new low-interest loans for home rehab.
Childcare is available through Leonardo’s at Lyndale for children 4 to 12 years old at Painter Park.
For more information check out www.lyndale.org, or contact Mark Hinds at 612.824.9402 ext 16.
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