May 212013
 

Register your bicycle with the Minneapolis Police Department!

It’s free, and will help us return your bike if it is recovered after begin lost or stolen

Every year, thousands of bikes are lost or stolen in Minneapolis. Many of them are recovered. Yet, because of a lack of proper identification, only a small percentage are ever returned to their owners.

The Minneapolis Police Department has created an easy, on-line way to register your bicycle. You will need to include your bike’s serial number, a description of the bike–make and model–and your contact information. Use this link to register your bike and in the event it is lost or stolen, and the MPD, other agencies or city departments recover it, we will be able to return it to you quickly.

How?

• Register online any time

• Call 311–be sure to have your bike’s serial number ready

• 311’s app: minneapolismn.gov/311 to register using your smart phone

Why?

• It could increase the chances of a stolen or lost bike being returned to the rightful owner–recovered bikes can be checked against our registered bikes database

• It’s FREE

• It’s easy—just a few minutes!

• Registration could assist in identifying incapacitated riders without IDs (like kids)

If your email does not allow you to hyperlink, simply copy and paste this into your browser:

http://311.minneapolismn.gov/Ef3/SS031_Bicycle_Registration.xml

 Posted by at 9:53 am
May 172013
 

Beltrami Members -

The Beltrami Neighborhood Council as a vacant seat to fill. If you own (homestead) or rent in Beltrami, you are eligible. If you are interested, please reply to this email and we will send you details. Or, contact us via phone at 612-229-8480 [Call: 612-229-8480] .

We hope to hear from you!

Beltrami Neighborhood

 Posted by at 2:38 pm
May 152013
 

At Fix-It Clinics, residents bring in small household appliances, clothing, electronics, mobile devices and more and receive free guided assistance from a volunteer with repair skills to disassemble, troubleshoot and fix their item. Fix-It Clinics teach valuable troubleshooting and basic repair skills, build community connections and reduce the amount of stuff that gets thrown in the trash. Volunteer fixers are needed! Volunteers have skills in soldering, electronics and electrical repair, computer repair, sewing and general tinkering, and have a strong desire to teach and empower people.
Upcoming Fix-It Clinics

Bring your broken household goods and clothing in need of repair to a Hennepin County Fix-It Clinic. First come, first served. Please also bring any tools and supplies you think might help with the job.

Saturday, May 11, noon – 4 p.m.
Plymouth Library, 15700 36th Ave. N, Plymouth
Map it and learn more on Facebook

Saturday, June 15, noon – 4 p.m.
Bloomington Center for the Arts, 1800 W. Old Shakopee Road, Bloomington
Map it and learn more on Facebook

Saturday, July 20, noon – 4 p.m.
North Commons Community Rec Center, 1801 James Ave N., Minneapolis
Map it and learn more on Facebook

Saturday, August 10, noon – 4 p.m.
Eden Prairie Senior Center, 8950 Eden Prairie Road, Eden Prairie

 Posted by at 8:54 am
Apr 222013
 

Earth Day

The Earth Day Clean-Up event scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2013 has been postponed due to inclement weather.
A new date will be determined in the coming weeks and announced on our website, Facebook and Twitter.

If you are interested in getting involved in Earth Day through site coordination or sponsorship, please contact Megan Gregory at mgregory@minneapolisparks.org.

Reminder:

The City of Minneapolis would like to remind residents of the yard waste collection policy. In accordance with state law and City policy, residents who bag their yard waste must put the yard waste out for pickup in compostable plastic bags, Kraft paper bags, or reusable containers that are less than 33 gallons in size, with sturdy handles. Learn more about Minneapolis Yard Waste Collection.

 Posted by at 12:48 pm
Apr 012013
 

Beltrami Neighborhood,

In preparation for your monthly meeting, I am attaching Part 1 crime maps for your review:

  • ·         Part 1 Crimes, year to date 2013
  • ·         Part 1 Crimes, March 2013

Overall, the neighborhood is showing a decrease of (-2 / -15%) Part 1 Crimes compared to the same time last year.

Comparing 1/1 – 4/1, 2012 to 1/1 – 4/1, 2013:

There has been no changes in:

Homicide: (0 incidents in both years)

Rape: (0 incidents in both years)

Arson: (0 incidents both years)

There have been decreases in:

Robbery: (-1) – (0 incidents in 2013)

Auto theft: (-2) – (1 incident in 2013)

Burglary: (-2) – (2 incidents in 2013)

There have been increases in:

Aggravated Assault: (+2) – (2 incidents in 2013)

Larceny: (+1) – (6 incidents in 2013) this includes: theft, theft from motor vehicle, theft of motor vehicle parts, theft by swindle, theft of bicycle

 

Remember: if you witness suspicious activity in front of a business or a dwelling call 911 as it is happening and give a detailed description of what you are witnessing.

 

Upcoming events: 2nd Precinct annual Open house (see attached flyer); Monday, May 13th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

 

One of the main goals for 2013 is to continue to improve communication with block leaders and to identify a block leader on every block in the Precinct.   A block leader is a point of contact for the 2nd Precinct.  It is someone the 2nd Precinct can contact to help distribute crime alerts and other important information as well as help gather information on suspicious activity that is happening in the neighborhood.  If you are interested in becoming a block leader, the 2nd Precinct will be having a block leader training on Wednesday, April 10, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the New Boston Square Apartments, 2015 Central Avenue NE, in the community room).  As you can see from the attached map, there are only a few blocks that do not have a point of contact.  If you live on one of those blocks please consider being a block leader.  If your block already has a block leader consider being and additional leader to help distribute information.

 

As you are enjoying your neighborhood, remind your neighbors to:

  • Observe and report suspicious activity to 911 as it is happening
    1. Report suspicious activity and people around your block to 911

                                                              i.      People looking into cars and trying door handles, people walking/driving down the alley looking into people’s garages/yards, people walking on to your property and looking into windows, people asking about your neighbors are all examples of suspicious activity.

  • Mark and Document all serial numbers of your valuables or make your own “special” mark on your valuables that you can use to identify it as yours
    1. Keep this information in a separate location
    2. Take pictures of valuables
    3. If the items are stolen – provide the serial numbers and/or pictures to the police when you file your report
  • Be aware of their surroundings – try not to be distracted
  • Secure their bike with a quality lock and secure it to a secure rack
  • Secure their motor vehicle
    1. Do not leave your keys in your vehicle
    2. Lock your doors and close windows
  • Talk to their neighbors and share neighborhood/block observations
  • Sign up for the neighborhood email list and the MPD email alert system
    1. http://www.minneapolismn.gov/police/crimealert/police_crimealert_signup
    2. http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/police/statistics/WCMS1Q-068297 (crime maps for the 2nd Precinct – updated weekly)
  • Secure screen and main house doors
    1. Secure strike plates with at least 3” screws
    2. Consider using a longer strike plate
 Posted by at 8:18 pm