About LYNAS

LYNAS believes that maintaining viable and attractive small businesses in the neighborhood is an important piece of our quality of life. Examples of the activities this committee coordinates include arranging forums for exchanges with the community on zoning and development issues and offering businesses matching grants to perform exterior upgrades to their properties — well-maintained exteriors can contribute to the neighborhood’s overall image.

We also encourage neighborhood event sponsorships to give businesses exposure, and publish local business profiles in our newsletter. The committee continues to seek ways LYNAS can support our business community and would welcome a business representative on it.

The Communications Committee is focused on providing information to and engagement with the residents of Lynnhurst neighborhood. We do this by written and electronic media such as our newsletter, website, and social media. We strive to provide current news and information, but to also receive feedback and answer questions. We work to create a sense of community by welcoming new neighbors with a small gift.

Our goal is to have a neighborhood where people feel safe. This committee coordinates with our Crime Prevention Specialist and other 5th Precinct representatives to provide the neighborhood with information and suggestions for improving the safety and security of our community.

Current and past focus areas include making improvements to lighting in strategic areas, assisting residents on how to improve personal and home safety and keeping everyone in the neighborhood aware of potentially unsafe situations.

Compared to other areas of the city, we’ve really got it pretty good here in Lynnhurst, but there is always room for improvement.

Our Lynnhurst Environment Committee (LEC) promotes the beautiful natural environment that defines Lynnhurst’s boundaries. This committee meets once a month to discuss environmental concerns and plan actions to improve the quality and sustainability of the neighborhood’s natural environment.

Some of the many efforts the committee undertakes on our behalf include the annual creek cleanup on Earth Day, an annual Buckthorn Bust, environment themed forums, zero waste efforts, neighborhood events, and most recently the Association’s Blooming Alleys pilot project.

Visit the LEC page/blog for more information.

The Housing Committee identifies and implements investments of funds for the purpose of housing-related projects. This has included a low-interest home improvement program for Lynnhurst residents in the past and currently includes a loan to Propel Nonprofits for an affordable housing project outside of the neighborhood. We will continue to assess housing investment opportunities within and external to Lynnhurst.

The Infrastructure Committee addresses neighborhood concerns and improvements related to our parks, other recreational areas, roadways, transportation modes including bicycles and pedestrians, and Lake Harriet and Minnehaha Creek.

Projects in these areas can be complex, involving various City of Minneapolis departments such as Public Works, the Park Board, Hennepin County, the Minnehaha Watershed District, and others. Coordinating with adjacent neighborhoods sharing our roads and other resources can be a key part of activities in these areas.

The Zoning committee assists the neighborhood by providing feedback on requested residential building variances based on a series of criteria as well as neighbor feedback. 

The mission of the Zoning committee is to help homeowners navigate the variance process as they improve their homes while preserving the unique character and appeal of Lynnhurst. 

We work with the homeowner, contractors, neighbors and the city to make sure everyone is heard and to help ensure a positive outcome for all parties.