QUARTERLY MEETINGS of the EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS

Hosted by the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership (EBNP), our quarterly meetings are welcoming community gatherings that bring together neighbors from Nicollet Island–East Bank, University, Mid-City Industrial, Marcy-Holmes, and Southeast Como. Designed to inform, engage, and connect residents, these meetings are open to everyone—whether you’re new to the neighborhood or have lived here for years.

Join Us at our Quarterly Meetings!

Open Houses & Community Forums
Each meeting features something a little different—from neighborhood resource fairs to forums on timely topics like renters’ rights. These sessions connect residents with local organizations, experts, and partners who are working to improve our neighborhoods.

Free Food & Social Time
Many meetings take place during the dinner hour, so we provide pizza or other refreshments. It’s a chance to grab a bite, meet neighbors, and chat with local officials and community partners before the formal meeting begins.

Community Updates & Presentations
We wrap up with a short core meeting that includes updates from EBNP leadership, guest presentations, and information about neighborhood projects, events, and volunteer opportunities. It’s the best way to stay informed and get involved.

What Happens at These Meetings?

Stay Informed
Hear the latest updates on neighborhood projects, safety improvements, transit changes, and other developments shaping our community.

Make Connections
Meet neighbors, volunteers, and community leaders in a relaxed and welcoming environment.

Have Your Say
Ask questions, share ideas, and help shape the future of our neighborhoods. Have several questions you’d like answered? Feel free to email us in advance at info@eastbankmpls.org so we can make sure you get the information you need.

Enjoy the Community
Whether you come for the food, the conversation, or to get involved, these gatherings are a great way to connect with others and learn more about the neighborhoods we call home.

Why Attend?

The East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership invites and encourages participation by all. If you require an accommodation in order for you to fully participate, or if you require this document in a different format, please let us know at least 5 days in advance by contacting us at info@eastbankmpls.org or 612-234-1077 or through Minnesota Relay Services at 1-800-627-3529 or by dialing 7-1-1.

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NEXT QUARTERLY MEETING:

MARCH 17, 2026

OPEN HOUSE

5:30 LEARN + SOCIALIZE + EAT (FREE!)

Open House Guests: Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvements, Como Avenue Improvements, Metro H Line, East River Flats Park, restoring Owámniyomni, City of Minneapolis Solid Waste & Recycling, Como Gardening Projects, and more

REGULAR MEETING

6:30 Meeting of the East Bank Neighborhoods

  • Call to Order, Establish Quorum, Approval of the Agenda

  • Approval of Minutes from November 18, 2025

  • Opening Remarks | Introduction of EBNP Board

6:35 Local Elected Officials + Other Special Guests

6:45 Infrastructure Improvements

  • Como Avenue SE (City of Mpls: Menno Schukking)

  • Dinkytown (City of Mpls: Mallory Rickbeil, Spencer Evert)

7:10 Riverfront Improvements

  • Restoration at Owámniyomni (Owámniyomni Okhódayapi: Amanda Wigen)

  • East River Flats Park (MPRB: Tyler Pederson)

7:35 East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership: Year 2

  • Current Projects | Grant Updates

7:55 Announcements

8:00 Adjourn

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025

5:30 RENTERS RIGHTS FORUM

  • Panelists Include: U of M Student Legal Service, City of Minneapolis Housing Liaison Team, and HOME Line

  • Learn about your rights, responsibilities, services available, and have the opportunity to ask questions

6:30 SOCIALIZE + EAT

  • Enjoy free food and drink courtesy of the East Bank Neighborhoods Partnership

7:00 MEETING OF THE EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS

  • Call to Order, Establish Quorum

  • Approval of the Agenda

  • Approval of Minutes from June 16, 2025

7:03 Q &A WITH AVAILABLE ELECTED OFFICIALS

7:15 EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS PARTNERSHIP

  • Learn about current projects, upcoming events, and our November Board Elections

7:55 ANNOUNCEMENTS

8:00 ADJOURN

JUNE 16, 2025

5:30 OPEN HOUSE

  • Speak with community leaders, learn about area projects and initiatives, discover ways to get

  • involved with our neighborhoods

  • Enjoy food and refreshments

6:30 MEETING OF THE EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS

  • Call to Order, Establish Quorum

  • Approval of the Agenda

  • Approval of Minutes from March 18, 2025

6:31 WELCOME REMARKS (Kim Hansen, EBNP Director)

6:35 Q &A WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

  • Senator Doron Clark

  • Council President Elliott Payne

  • Council Member Robin Wonsley

7:05 PRESENTATIONS

  • Southeast Seniors: What it is and how to get involved (Diana Schleisman, Executive Director)

  • Updates on the Superfund sites in our Community (Tim Grape, MPCA; Kirstin Safakas, EPA)

  • Upcoming EBNP Events & Activities (Chris Lautenschlager, EBNP Executive Director)

7:55 Announcements

8:00 Adjourn

MARCH 18, 2025

5:30 OPEN HOUSE

  • Speak with community leaders, learn about area projects and initiatives, discover ways to get involved with our neighborhoods

  • Enjoy food and refreshments

6:30 MEETING OF THE EAST BANK NEIGHBORHOODS

  • Call to Order, Establish Quorum

  • Approval of the Agenda

6:31 Q &A WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS

6:45 PRESENTATIONS

  • Dinkytown Pedestrian Improvements (City of Mpls)

  • University Avenue & 4th Street (MnDOT, SRF)

  • Grand Rounds Missing Link (Damon Farber, MPRB)

7:25 Upcoming EBNP Events & Activities

7:30 The EBNP Organization

7:55 Announcements

8:00 Adjourn