Don’t forget these upcoming CLCLT events!
Rain Garden Workshop
CLCLT Office, 1930 Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis
Saturday, May 11 ~ 10:30am-12PM
Join the CLCLT to learn first hand how to design a rain
garden in your yard!
RSVP to victoria@clclt.org or (612) 594-7146
Finances for the Family Workshop
CLCLT Office, 1930 Glenwood Avenue in Minneapolis
Saturday, June 15 ~ 10:30am-12PM
Join the CLCLT to get your financial ducks in a row through this
workshop on finances, budgeting, and credit.
RSVP to victoria@clclt.org or (612) 594-7146
The CLT Homeowner
Thinking about an educational
or personal goal?...
Consider applying for
The CLCLT Homeowner
Opportunity Fund
To support one-time fees for trainings,
conferences, books, tuition, or business
development that provide an opportunity
for the applicant to work toward a goal
that would further their ability to create
wealth or build assets for their household
or better the community.
For more information:
Victoria at (612) 594-7146
or victoria@clclt.org
Brought to you by...
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Spring Home Maintenance
Spring is the time to get your yard in shape and take care
of any exterior problems that developed over the winter..
See your CLCLT Homeowner Manual for more detailed
information.
Check caulking around window and door frames
any other places where different materials meet (like
where wood meets brick).
Check underside of roof for water stains or dampnessif you see any, find how the water is penetrating the
roof and eliminate the leakage.
Check all painted and natural finished surfaces for
damp spots, mildew, discoloration, cracks, or bulges
caused by leaks or condensation of water (including
ceilings in closets). If ceilings show any of these
problems, determine whether water is coming from
above or condensing from humidity within the
living space.
Check caulking around bathtubs, showers, sinks,
and toilet base. Caulking should provide a solid seal
to prevent moisture from seeping into walls and
floors. If necessary strip away old caulk and lay a
new line of caulk; caulk should lay at a 45 degree
angle; you can smooth the caulk with a wet finger.
1930 Glenwood Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55405
612.594.7150
www.clclt.org
Check fascia (outward face) and soffit (downward
face) of the “overhang” at the low edge of the roof
for any rotting wood or flaking paint. Paint or repair
as needed.
Check any retaining walls for signs of cracks or
movement due to water pressure. Clean out weep
holes that allow water to drain through the retaining
wall.
Patch worn sections of driveways and coat asphalt
with sealer.
Spring 2013
Participating members of...
CLT Homeowners in the News
Brought to you by 1 Roof Community Housing
“I delight in botanical elegance.
The subject of my art making is
nature, reflecting the small but
extraordinary experiences that
unfold in the forest, shores and
gardens around me on the North
Shore of Lake Superior. This is
where I truly feel at home.” These
are the opening words to Jo Wood’s
recently approved grant proposal,
submitted to the Minnesota State
Arts Board. Jo is a renowned local
artist who has spent the last 20 years honing her skills in using
beads and fiber to recreate the beauty she finds in the world
around her: ‘Painting with beads’ is how I describe my work.
Beads are my ‘paint’. Needle and thread are my ‘brushes’. I
sew tiny glass beads on felted wool textiles to ‘paint’ my
impressions of nature’s ever-changing pattern. I am a bead
artist inspired by nature, my sanctuary. Living and working
in Northern Minnesota for over 20 years has given me time
to know shorelines, forest trails, and gardens where flowers
gesture, trees reach, and water moves. Through my art I share
this connection to nature, the abundance, peace and beauty
of this place.”
Jo’s work can be found in fine art galleries and art centers
throughout the U.S. She currently has pieces in collections
found at the MN Historical Society, St. Paul and Mayo
Clinic in Rochester. Recent honors include the Arts and
Cultural Heritage Individual Artist Fellowship, as well as
career development grants from the Arrowhead Regional
Arts Council. Jo also frequently shares the technique of her
craft with others through embroidery workshops offered both
regionally and nationally.
Jo’s latest project will allow her to focus on a
theme very near and dear to her heart: Home.
Her recent grant from the Minnesota State Arts
Board will assist her in creating a body of work
focused on conveying the idea of what “Home”
means. In addition to creating works of her own,
she will also be engaging individuals and families
in our community to share what “Home” means
to them; written or imaged-based submissions will be accepted
in the lobby of One Roof ’s offices in the Central Hillside
Community Center (CHCC) over the summer.
News from City of Lakes Community Land Trust
CLCLT Homeowners In the Spotlight: A Conversation with Amber & Neil
CLCLT: Where did you grow up?
Amber & Neil: Neil and I both grew up in Minneapolis. He grew up
in Seward and I grew up in Longfellow. We have known each other
since we were kids and one of our most fun memories growing up
was spending time in Neil’s neighborhood We would all gather at
someone’s house and play night games in our yards.
CLCLT: Tell us about your careers.
Amber & Neil: I went to cosmetology and massage school right out of
high school and have worked in spas ever since and loved every minute
of it since. I have been at a salon my friends own for 3 ½ years now. It
is just my two friends and I, and I really have to say I truly enjoy what
I do. Neil finished at the top of his class in undergrad with a degree in history and political science then went to a
PhD program at the University of Chicago and is now in law school.
CLCLT: What made you decide to buy a home?
Amber & Neil: We never thought we were going to be able to buy a home until we heard about CLCLT. We
wanted our own space that didn’t always have noisy traffic from neighbors. We wanted a yard for gardening and a
place for our kids to play.
CLCLT: Why did you buy your house through the land trust?
Amber & Neil: We bought a house through the land trust because honestly it was the only affordable way we could
own a home. We wanted all these things like a safe, energy-efficient home but did not have the means or finances
to attain this on our own. The Land Trust provided us with an opportunity to not only own a home and be a part
of a community but to soundly know that our house is secure and safe to live in. We also truly trusted and strongly
agreed with what the program had to offer and are to this day ecstatic about what it has given us.
CLCLT: Have you seen an impact on your kids from buying a house?
Amber & Neil: We have seen an amazing impact on our children since buying the house. They can play outside in
the yard by themselves and feel comfortable. They love being social with the neighbors. They love planting gardens
and mowing the lawn ironically. (Who knew?) They finally feel like they have a space that is theirs and that we
won’t be moving anymore and uprooting their whole world.
CLCLT: What are your hopes/plans for the future?
Amber & Neil: We hope to grow old in this house in the future. We have no plans to move and love every part of
where we are. We now have time to spend time with our children in a comfortable environment that we can call
our own.
CLCLT: What does the land trust mean to you?
Amber & Neil: The land trust means our salvation to us. Literally we would never have even considered buying a
home without this program. It has allowed us to be in a neighborhood and community which we adore. We can
send our children to good schools. We can finally spread out and do what we want with our home. It is everything
we have ever wanted and CLCLT made it all possible.
CLCLT: What do you like about Minneapolis?
Amber & Neil: We love Minneapolis; we didn’t know how good we had it until we left. We love the parks and lakes.
We love the biking accessibility and the coops. We love the community and progressive movement of the city. We
love its big city name but small town feel within each individual endearing neighborhood. We love its music scene
and nightlife. I could go on and on. Our city is the greatest.
Thank You for Joining Us at the 4th Annual CLCLT Fundraiser!
Thank you to all who joined us at
our 4th Annual CLCLT Fundraiser
“Coming Home” held on Saturday,
March 23, 2013 at the Wilde Roast
Cafe on St. Anthony Main! The
Wilde Roast wowed us again with
their great atmosphere and array
of appetizers! Reed Grimm and the
Shoeless Revolution rocked the house
and even got a few people out on the
dance floor! This year’s event had 145
attendees and generated over $10,000
in net income. Thank you to all who contributed to making this event a
success. We had 36 silent auction donors and 14 sponsors. Also, a special
thank you to all the CLCLT homeowners who contributed to the event,
specifically, Leticia Brown and Simon Gruber for all their work planning
and preparing for the event; Jessica Cressey and Anna Becker for donating
to the silent auction; Angela Haughton, Jessica Tank, Jody King, Diane
DeBoer, Beth Megas, So’mer French, and Eddie Martin for volunteering at
the event; and all who attended. The event was a success because of all of
you and we sincerely appreciate your support.
Safety Corner - Protect Yourself From Crime
A list of tips for adults on staying safe:
• Don’t walk or jog early in the morning or late at night when the streets are deserted.
• When out at night, try to have a friend walk with you.
• Carry only the money you’ll need on a particular day.
• Don’t display your cash or any other inviting targets such as pagers, cell phones, hand-held electronic games, or
expensive jewelry and clothing.
• If you think someone is following you, switch directions or cross the street. If the person continues to follow
you, move quickly toward an open store or restaurant or a lighted house. Don’t be afraid to yell for help.
• Try to park in well-lighted areas with good visibility and close to walkways, stores, and people.
• Make sure you have your key out as you approach your door.
• Always lock your car, even if it’s in your own driveway; never leave your motor running.
• Do everything you can to keep a stranger from getting into your car or to keep a stranger from forcing you into
his or her car.
• If someone tries to rob you, give up your property—don’t give up your life.
• If you are robbed or assaulted, report the crime to the police. Try to describe the attacker accurately. Your actions
can help prevent someone else from becoming a victim.
More information and other tips are available at: www.ncpc.org