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ABOUT UA

The Uptown Association’s mission is to improve the economic vitality and sustainability of Uptown
through collaboration and partnerships.

GOALS:
1. To be a central body for the Uptown business district
2. To improve access and exposure to Uptown
3. To keep Uptown safe, clean and a desirable area for businesses, visitors and residents
4. To increase the profitability of existing Uptown businesses and promote Uptown as a

viable place to invest

W H AT I S T H E U P TOW N A S S O C I AT I O N ?
The Uptown Association is a member-based nonprofit trade association that promotes Uptown as a safe,
prosperous, accessible, and well-maintained and environmentally responsible commercial and residential area.
Our goal is to improve the economic stability and vitality of Uptown and to celebrate and sustain its unique spirit
and sense of community.

W H AT D O E S T H E U P TOW N A S S O C I AT I O N D O ?
The Association serves in a variety of capacities to over 700 businesses, organizations, individuals, and five
neighborhood associations within Uptown’s perceived boundaries. We focus on economic development, business
promotion, community and governmental affairs, resource opportunities, education, partnerships with other local
groups, and membership benefits and services.

H OW I S T H E U P TOW N A S S O C I AT I O N O R G A N I Z E D ?
A member-elected volunteer Board of Directors representing large and small businesses, the nonprofit sector,
residents, and other community interests governs the Uptown Association. In addition to the Board of Directors,
the Association has several working and active committees that meet monthly, or as needed, and are open to
the public to join- Art Fair, Community Affairs, Events and Programming, Finance, Marketing, and Membership.
In addition to the work that UA committees do to support our mission, the organization depends on mutually
beneficial partnerships.

H OW D I D T H E U P TOW N A S S O C I AT I O N S TA RT ?
The Uptown Association was formed in 1975 as the Hennepin Lake Improvement Association by approximately
ten Uptown business and property owners. Since then, it was grown to an average of over 175 members. The
Association welcomes diversity of all kinds and advocates the greater benefit of the entire Uptown community.

STAFF & BOARD
CONTACT INFO

2015 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Marcus Genzlinger, UA Board of Directors President Robin Fortney
MegaInteractive robinfor [email protected]
[email protected]
Natasha Greiling, en-rgy creative
Mike Finkelstein, Maven Commercial Real Estate [email protected]
[email protected]
Samantha Igo, CRAVE
Max Ellis, Here@ Networks [email protected]
[email protected]
Paul Pashibin, Apple Store Uptown
Dwight Carlson, Salon Levante [email protected]
[email protected]
Jacob Sheehan,Twin City Group
Thang Holt, Coldwell Banker Burnet [email protected]
[email protected]
Judy Shields, Coldwell Banker Burnet
Corey Collins, CORDAVII Real Estate Properties [email protected]
[email protected]
Ted Stephany, Thomson Reuters
Chris Condie, Central Bank [email protected]
[email protected]
Lucas Wilson,Wilson Law
Rick Cornejo, RC4 Insurance Agency [email protected]
[email protected]

UPTOWN ASSOCIATION STAFF

Maude Lovelle, Executive Director Ann Wempner, Graphic Designer
[email protected] [email protected]

Jill Osiecki, Project Coordinator
[email protected]

RESOURCES
& CONTACTS
MINNEAPOLIS CITY P O L I C E D E PA RT M E N T ( C O N T. )
COUNCIL, WARD 10
CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST JENNIFER WAISANEN
WARD 10 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LISA BENDER PHONE: (612) 673-5407
PHONE: (612) 673-2210 EMAIL: [email protected]
ADDRESS: 350 S 5th Street, City Hall, Room 307
EMAIL: [email protected] 5TH PRECINCT RESPONSE TEAM
WEB: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ward10/ Report drug houses, prostitution, street dealing
PHONE: (612) 673-5716
WARD 7 CITY COUNCIL MEMBER LISA GOODMAN
PHONE: (612) 673-2207 CRIME STOPPERS OF MN
ADDRESS: 350 S 5th Street, City Hall, Room 307 PHONE: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: http://crimestoppersmn.com
WEB: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/ward7/ TEXT:TIP674 plus your message to CRIMES (274637)

CITY HALL OTHER POLICE DEPARTMENT RESOURCES

AUTOMOBILES CHIEF JANEÉ HARTEAU’S OFFICE: (612) 673-3559
Abandoned on private land: 311 SHERIFF’S WATER PATROL: (612) 471-8528
Abandoned on the street: (612) 335-5932 CANINE UNIT: (612) 370-3888
Impound lot: 311 MPD TIPS LINE: (612) 692-8477
Parking Issues: (612) 335-5932 MOUNTED PATROL: (612) 673-2025
Traffic Enforcement: (612) 673-3443 MINNEAPOLIS SAFE ZONE: http://www.mplssafezone.org
METRO TRANSIT POLICE: (612) 349-7200
BUSINESS LICENSES 311 PARK POLICE: (612) 230-6550

FIRE DEPARTMENT GENERAL INFORMATION 311 GENERAL RESOURCES

FIRST CALL FOR HELP (651) 291-0211 OR 211 ABANDONED CARS
PHONE: 612-335-5932
POLICE DEPARTMENT ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL

INSPECTOR OF THE 5TH PRECINCT TODD LOINING PHONE: (612) 348-4250
PHONE: (612) 673-5705 ADDRESS: 212 17th Avenue North
ADDRESS: 3101 Nicollet Avenue S WEB: http://www.minneapolismn.gov/animal-control/
EMAIL: [email protected] EMAIL: [email protected]
GAS - CENTERPOINT ENERGY
DAY BEAT OFFICER BUTCH BLAUERT WEB: http://www.centerpointenergy.com
EMAIL: bevan.blauer [email protected] ACCOUNT INFORMATION: (612) 372-4727
24-HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE/GAS LEAKS: (612) 372-5050
LT. BRIAN ANERSON HOME SERVICE PLUS® SERVICES: (612) 321-4610
EMAIL: [email protected] ELECTRICITY - XCEL ENERGY
PHONE: (612) 673-5323
WEB: http://xcelenergy.com
5TH PRECINCT COMMUNITY BUSINESS BILLING & SERVICE INQUIRIES: 1-800-481-4700
ATTORNEY NICOLE APPELBAUM BUILDER’S CALL LINE: 1-800-628-2121
EMAIL: [email protected] CALL BEFORE YOU DIG: 811
PHONE: (612) 673-5402 REPORT A STREETLIGHT OUTAGE: 1-800-960-6235
GRAFFITI REPORTS: 311
CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST CHELSEA ADAMS MIDTOWN GREENWAY COALITION
PHONE: (612) 673-2819 PHONE: (612) 879-0103
EMAIL: [email protected] WEB: http://www.midtowngreenway.org

CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST JENNIFER WAISANEN
PHONE: (612) 673-5407
EMAIL: [email protected]

RESOURCES
& CONTACTS

G E N E R A L R E S O U R C E S ( C O N T. ) NEIGHBORHOOD AND BUSINESS
A S S O C I AT I O N S ( C O N T. )
NOISE/ ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
PHONE: (612) 673-5817 EAST CALHOUN COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION
(ECCO)
PROPERTY TAX ASSESSOR ADDRESS: 2751 Hennepin Ave S. Box #13
PHONE: (612) 673-2282 WEB: http://eastcalhoun.org
EMAIL: [email protected] or [email protected]
PROPERTY TAX BOARD MEETING: 1st Thursday of each month; 7 p.m.;
PHONE: (612) 348-3011 St. Mary’s Greek Or thodox Church (3450 Irving Ave. S.)

SNOW EMERGENCY EAST ISLES RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION (EIRA)
PHONE: (612) 348-7669 ADDRESS: 2751 Hennepin Avenue South, Box #294
WEB: http://www.eastisles.org
SNOW REMOVAL BOARD MEETING: 1st Tuesday of each month; 7:00 p.m.;
Uptown Special Service District Grace Trinity Lutheran Church (1430 W. 28th St.)
PHONE: (612) 673-2836
LOWRY HILL EAST NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING (LHENA)
PHONE: (612) 673-2917 ADDRESS: Jefferson School Room #107, 1200 W. 26th St.
WEB: http://www.ci.minneapolis.mn.us/solid-waste/ PHONE: (612) 308-1737
FAX: (612) 673-2250 WEB: http://www.thewedge.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
STREET & ALLEY MAINTENANCE: 311 BOARD MEETING: 3rd Wednesday of each month; 6:30 p.m.;
LHENA offices in Jefferson School #107
STREET REPAIR
PHONE: (612) 673-5720 LYNDALE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION (LNA)
ADDRESS: 3537 Nicollet Avenue South
STREET SIGN REPAIR: 311 PHONE: (612) 824-9402
WEB: http://www.lyndale.org
TRASH REMOVAL BOARD MEETING: 2nd Monday of each month; 6:30 p.m.;
Uptown Special Service District Painter’s Park (3537 Nicollet Ave.- LNA Office)
PHONE: (612) 673-2836
ZONING INFORMATION: 311 LAKE STREET COUNCIL
ADDRESS: 919 East Lake Street
NEIGHBORHOOD AND PHONE: (612) 822-0232
B U S I N E S S A S S O C I AT I O N S WEB: http://www.lakestreetcouncil.org
BOARD MEETING: 3rd Thursday of each month; 7:30 a.m.;
CALHOUN AREA RESIDENTS ACTION GROUP (CARAG) US Bank (919 East Lake St., downstairs board room;
please contact in advance to ensure meeting has not been
ADDRESS: 3612 Bryant Avenue S. cancelled or rescheduled.)
PHONE: (612) 823-2520
EMAIL: [email protected] WEST CALHOUN NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL
WEB: http://www.carag.org ADDRESS: P.O. Box #1, 3208 West Lake St.
BOARD MEETING: 3rd Tuesday of each month; 7 p.m.; PHONE: (612) 928-3511
BRYANT SQUARE PARK (3101 Bryant Avenue South) WEB: http://www.westcalhoun.org
BOARD MEETING: 2nd Tuesday of each month; 5:30 p.m.;
CEDAR ISLES DEAN NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION The Bakken Museum (W. 36th St. & W. Calhoun Parkway)
(CIDNA)

WEB: http://www.cidna.org
EMAIL: [email protected]
BOARD MEETING: 2nd Wednesday of each month; 6:00 p.m.
Jones Harrison Residence (3700 Cedar Lake Ave.)

GET INVOLVED

As a member of the Uptown Association, we encourage you to get involved. Below, you will find information about
our 2015 committees and projects. For more information about joining a particular committee, please contact the
chair listed. If you are interested in assisting with a project, please contact us at [email protected] or
(612) 823-4581

ART FAIR STEERING COMMITTEE: MARKETING AND EVENTS
COMMITTEE:
• Made up of local artists, business owners, art
enthusiasts and residents, the UAF Planning • Works on various UA and UAF marketing
Committee meets once a month from January projects throughout the year.
through to July. At Planning Committee meetings,
Uptown Association staff work with individual • Meets the 1st Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
focus groups to discuss issues, accomplishments, at Apple Store, 3018 Hennepin Avenue
assist in execution, and gain different perspectives
on the tasks for the months ahead.The opinions • Contact Natasha Greiling for more information
and knowledge a committee member brings is [email protected]
important to the success of the Uptown Art Fair.
PROJECTS:
• Meets from January to August. Dates TBA.
• Contact Maude Lovelle for more information at • Uptown Information Booth
• Uptown Brochure
[email protected] • Uptown Coupon Book
• Media Relations
PROJECTS: • Annual Meeting
• Monday Night Mingle
• Culinary Arts Competition
• Wine Garden
• Youth Art Fair
• Community Partnership
• Beer Garden
• Performance Stage

GET INVOLVED

As a member of the Uptown Association, we encourage you to get involved. Below, you will find information about
our 2015 committees and projects. For more information about joining a particular committee, please contact the
chair listed. If you are interested in assisting with a project, please contact us at [email protected] or
(612) 823-4581

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE:

• Works on various projects that integrate the • Works on developing relationships with
community and the local businesses. Meets businesses in the Uptown community,
on the 1st Thursday of the month at 11 a.m. and highlighting and promoting members
at Central Bank. throughout the year.

• Contact Maude Lovelle for more infomation • Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at
at [email protected] 4:00 p.m. at the Uptown Association office.

PROJECTS: • Contact Maude Lovelle for more information
[email protected]
• Uptown Adopt-A-Block
• Project Research PROJECTS:
• Grant-funded Initiatives
• Uptown Opportunity Task Force • Membership Spotlight Program
• Community Sponsorship • Membership Welcome Committees
• Membership Campaign
• Business of Community Awards
• Membership Business Review

FINANCE COMMITTEE:

• Works on UA finances, usually consists of
Board members.

• Meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at
8:30 a.m. at Central Bank.

• Contact Maude Lovelle for more information
[email protected]

MEMBER
BENEFITS

Complimentary/discounted access to VIP EVENTS AND PROGRAMS
designed to drive traffic, promote you and build your network.

UPTOWN PROMOTION COMMUNITY EVENTS
AND PARTNERSHIPS
• Uptown Art Fair
• Business and Visitor E-newsletters • Adopt-a-Block
• Social Media Marketing • City of Lakes Loppet
• Uptown Coupon Book • MN Bike Festival
• Uptown Information Video • Annual Meeting
• Uptown Map
• Uptown Merchandise Program GOVERNMENT ADVOCACY

NETWORKING AND SOCIAL • Uptown Opportunity Task Force
• Special Issues Meetings
• Monday Night Mingle

MEMBER DATABASE ACCESS
BENEFITS
ONE TIME PROMOTIONAL
MONTHLY E-NEWSLETTER ADVERTISEMENT:

EXCERPT IN UPCOMING + One time free use of UA database to be
EVENTS SECTION: used within the calendar year of joining.

+ Sponsoring or hosting an event? Uptown + C opy must be provided by your
Association will publish your event copy business/organization and pre-approved
(no cost to members) in the upcoming by the Uptown Association.
events section of our e-newsletter.
+ S ubsequent usage may be available to
+ B usiness/organization must provide UA members at a discounted rate. Please
with copy and a link to your website by contact UA for additional details.
the 1st of the month.
WEB LISTING AND LINK
SOCIAL MEDIA TO YOUR WEBSITE

USE OF OUR NETWORKS WEB LISTING BY
FOR YOUR PROMOTIONS: BUSINESS TYPE:

+ W e have thousands of Facebook and + Y our name and address included on the
Twitter followers and can publish posts business directory page of the Uptown
highlighting your business or organization’s Association website, categorized by
promotions or events on a first-come, business type.
first-served basis. Please submit ideas to
[email protected] at least two LINK TO YOUR WEBSITE:
weeks in advance.
+ D irect link from the Uptown Association
+ A ll posts including your business or website to your business/organization’s
organization’s name are “tagged” to directly website.
link to your Facebook page (if applicable).

+ A ll events partnering with the UA are
highlighted through photo albums with
direct links to your website.

STAY UP-TO-DATE ON UPTOWN NEWS, EVENTS, AND PROMOTIONS AT:

+ www.uptownassociation.com + f acebook.com/uptownassociation + t witter.com/UAMinneapolis
+ t witter.com/UptownMPLS + f acebook.com/uptownartfair + twitter.com/UptownArtFair

Celebrating its 53rd Anniversary in 2016, this small AN AWARD WINNING FAIR
neighborhood art fair has grown into a nationally
recognized three-day event attracting nearly 400,000 The Uptown Art Fair is the winner of over 130 International
people in one weekend. The prestigious Uptown Art Fair Festivals and Events Association (IFEA) Pinnacle Awards—
provides an exclusive opportunity to showcase your the most prestigious awards in the special events industry.
brand at the second most attended event in Minnesota! In addition, Art Fair Sourcebook listed the 2010 Uptown
Art Fair as 9th in the nation & in 2013 The Harris Guide
2016 DATES ranked it the #1 Art Fair in Minnesota.
Friday, August 5 - Sunday, August 7
EXPOSURE TO AN IDEAL AUDIENCE
BE UPTOWN
The Uptown Art Fair is promoted aggressively through
Uptown Minneapolis is an eclectic mix of commercial, dedicated marketing vehicles including web, print, TV,
and residential properties in South Minneapolis. The mobile, outdoor, radio and social media generating
intersection of Lake Street and Hennepin Avenue is the 149,902,308 impressions in 2015. Total media publicity
center of a lively, business district and is one of the was valued at $28,918,872. The art fair draws a diverse
busiest intersections in the state of Minnesota. audience of nearly 400,000 including loyal attendees
and newcomers. 21.4% of visitors surveyed in 2015 were
FEATURES AND ACTIVITIES first-timers, and 24.2% indicated that they had attended
more than 10 times. Fair goers are predominately female
• Over 340 artists from around the world (72%) between the ages of 45-65 with an average
• Artist sales of over $2.1 million in 12 different income of $76,000 - $124,000.

media in 2015 SPONSORSHIP
• Youth art fair
• Over 25 food vendors Sponsoring the Uptown Art Fair allows you to reach
• Beer and wine garden thousands of potential new customers, who otherwise may
• Performance stage with non-stop entertainment not have had the opportunity to learn about your brand.
• Interactive family art activities We customize each sponsorship package to match your
• Culinary arts competition business goals and maximize your return on investment.

CONTACT MAUDE LOVELLE at (612) 823-4581 for more information
www.uptownartfair.com

ABOUT THE ART FAIR

53 years ago, a group of local business owners felt that an outdoor arts and crafts festival could be just what Uptown
needed to stimulate consumer traffic.What started in 1963 as a small event with artists propping their precious works
for sale against the curb, has grown into a nationally recognized, top ranked, fine arts festival attracting nearly 400,000
people in just three days.The Uptown Association took over production of the Uptown Art Fair in 1973.

2016 DATES AND TIMES: The Uptown Art Fair is held annually during
the first FULL weekend of August.
Friday, August 5: 12 pm - 8 pm
Saturday, August 6: 10 pm - 8 pm
Sunday August 7: 10 pm - 8 pm

Location: The main Art Fair grounds span from 31st Street to 28th Street on Hennepin Avenue and from the top of

The Mall (near the Walker Library) to Knox Avenue.

Features: 2.1 million dollars of art, representing 12 media, sold during the festival in 2015.The Tomorrow’s Stars

Youth Art Fair, a performance stage, an outdoor beer garden, culinary arts competition, and a family activity area
supplement the 350 artist booths.

Attendance: Nearly 400,000 people attend annually, making the Art Fair the 2nd most attended event in the state,

behind the Minnesota State Fair.

Achievements: The Uptown Art Fair has won over 130 International Festivals and Events Association (IFEA)

Pinnacle Awards.The Pinnacles recognize the highest quality in promotional programs and materials produced by IFEA’s
more than 3,000 member festivals and events around the world. In addition to IFEA recognition, several art fair journals
ranked Uptown #8 in the country and #1 in Minnesota.

THE ART FAIR AND COMMUNITY

Take advantage of the increased traffic and drive business by offering coupons or specials.
Businesses interested in promoting themselves during the Art Fair have the opportunity to provide marketing
materials and coupons to be distributed at the Uptown Information Booth sponsored by the Uptown Association.
T he Art Fair is the #1 income generator for the association. Revenue funds community projects including
beautification efforts, educational seminars, events and programming, crime and safety programs, and more.
T he Uptown Art Fair’s media coverage prior to and during the event is worth an average of nearly $21 million!
TV spots, newspaper coverage, radio interviews and more highlight not only our festival, but the area. Members can
further capitalize on the increased media by getting involved as event sponsors.
Sponsor a booth at a discounted community rate, participate in pre-event activites, or share your Uptown
knowledge and pride by volunteering.

W H AT P E O P L E A R E S AY I N G

“As a regular reporter for the Uptown Neighborhood “Working with the Uptown Association builds a
News, it is imperative that I know as much as possible necessary bridge between the needs of the community
about the unique personality of Uptown and what and the police department. The police…can better
makes it dynamic. One of its crucial elements is serve and focus on what the Uptown community
the Uptown Association.Throughout the year I am wants and needs thanks to the partnership with the
consistently witness to the benefits of the Uptown Uptown Association. This combined effort…helps build
Association by its engagement of the community trust and a safer area to work and live.”
through its many programs such as business
networking and development,The Uptown Art Fair -OFFICER BUTCH BLAUERT
and crime fighting programs. No picture of Uptown
would be complete without its contributions. “ 5TH PRECINCT, MINNEAPOLIS POLICE DEPARTMENT

-BRUCE COCHRAN “The best way to experience the pulse of the Uptown
business world is be a member of the Uptown
UPTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS Association. I recommended each business owner ;
manager; or high interest business associate to join the
“The backbone of Uptown’s continuing success is the Uptown Association. It will be the best reinvestment
Uptown Association’s promotion of uniting businesses into the Uptown community. “
and residents through our common pride in showing
off our vibrant neighborhood. As an Uptown resident, - M A RY T RO N D S O N
I have enjoyed living in a peaceful neighborhood which
also offers fantastic dining and shopping opportunities OWNER/AGENT, STATE FARM INSURANCE
within walking distance and good public transit
connections to the airport, downtown, museums, “The Uptown Association helps build a better
etc. Most refreshing for me is also that Uptown is community with businesses and residents. It has
constantly evolving, improving daily.” provided networking events, social events, education
in marketing, branding, and of cource the art fair along
-ELIZABETH WALKE with the consumer survey. As a long term member of
the organization I think it is an essential part of the
UPTOWN RESIDENT community. Everyone should be a member of this
great organization.”

-DWIGHT M. CARLSON

OWNER, SALON LEVANTE