Survey #	Quest	Order	Q	Written responses
1	1	1	1	Do you receive the neighborhood newspaper, Bryn Mawr Bugle?
57	1	1		I would like to, but it's never delivered to my house!!
102	1	1		so-so
1	2	2	2	Do you read the Bryn Mawr Bugle?
48	2	2		scan
98	2	2		Most of the time
135	2	2		sometimes
159	2	2		It needs to have crime report like before
286	2	2		usually
1	3	3	3	The Bryn Mawr Bugle newspaper is effective in communicating neighborhood events, issues and programs.
55	3	3		More updates / notice of crime reports.
57	3	3		Many events have occurred before paper picked up @ B.M. Market
130	3	3		Sometimes there's too much fluff and not as much substance as the SW Journal or North News
308	3	3		Effective in communicating neighborhood events = 5, in communicating neighborhood issues = 3, in communicating neighborhood programs = 5.
1	4	4	4	Please rank the following as to how you would prefer to receive information about neighborhood events and NRP projects
1	4a	4.1	4a	A newspaper (delivered to my home)
50	4a	4.1		Gone often
98	4a	4.1		When you read it
172	4a	4.1		In print
263	4a	4.1		If delivered on time
1	4b	4.2	4b	Via E-mail newsletter that sends me information automatically
98	4b	4.2		Too much
1	4c	4.3	4c	On an internet web site I would check when interested
172	4c	4.3		Would look it up
234	4c	4.3		Wouldn't think to look
1	4d	4.4	4d	Neighborhood kiosk or sign in “downtown” Bryn Mawr (near the Bryn Mawr Market)
80	4d	4.4		NO
98	4d	4.4		Too busy.  Not (of limited use) in winter
234	4d	4.4		Wouldn't think to look
1	4e	4.5	4e	Area representatives
80	4e	4.5		doesn't seem to work
1	4f	4.6	4f	Other
33	4f	4.6		A newspaper that is delivered on time
55	4f	4.6		If critical info (vandalism, rape, burglaries, muggings) door to door flyers
98	4f	4.6		Meetings if you can ask questions / interchange
234	4f	4.6		Going into the market! Hear in market.  Postings
289	4f	4.6		Our security program - area 2
1	5	5	5	Do you know what the Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) is?
50	5	5		Just found out
77	5	5		Sort of
101	5	5		Not really
107	5	5		Heard about it / not details
130	5	5		somewhat
213	5	5		to some degree--
286	5	5		somewhat
1	6	6	6	Do you know what the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association (BMNA) Board does?
48	6	6		sort of
50	6	6		Somewhat from the Bugle
101	6	6		Sort of
107	6	6		Meets months / election issues / events
182	6	6		?
206	6	6		some
234	6	6		Somewhat from minutes
286	6	6		somewhat
1	7	7	7	In the past 6 months, I have received information about Neighborhood Revitalization Program projects from
1	7a	7.1	7a	Bryn Mawr Bugle
213	7a	7.1		When I read it
1	7b	7.2	7b	Via E-mail newsletter that sends me information automatically
1	7c	7.3	7c	On an internet web site
1	7d	7.4	7d	Area representatives
1	7e	7.5	7e	Other
1	7b	7.2	7a	Other
4	7b	7.2		Don't recall where I saw it
31	7b	7.2		neighbors & family members
57	7b	7.2		none
98	7b	7.2		Meetings, talking with neighbors
185	7b	7.2		gossip
197	7b	7.2		Southwest Journal
202	7b	7.2		neighbors
263	7b	7.2		meetings
266	7b	7.2		Just moved here 3 weeks ago
271	7b	7.2		friends
296	7b	7.2		Neighbors
no #	7b	7.2		Southwest Journal
1	8	8	8	I am familiar with the NRP projects conducted by BMNA and its committees.
28	8	8		It seems a few things I know a lot about and some almost nothing.
50	8	8		Just recently became aware! Visited website.
213	8	8		Has to do with how much I am paying attention -- No fault of BMNA!
279	8	8		yes
1	9	9	9	Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association (BMNA) has been effective in meeting its purpose as stated in its bylaws in each of the following areas :
1	9a	9.1	9a	Strengthening community
1	9b	9.2	9b	Improving the quality of life in our community
1	9c	9.3	9c	Fostering good personal relationships in our community
98	9c	9.3		For me
1	9d	9.4	9d	Offering channels for information and communication in our community
1	10	10	10	Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Association (BMNA) has been effective in meeting the goals of its Neighborhood Revitalization Program Action Plan:
4	10	10		I don't know enough about  it.  But I understand the intention is "make things better".  Thank you.
224	10	10		How would I know?   I would like to know.
1	10a	10.1	10a	Maintain and enhance the quality and diversity of the housing stock to retain and attract neighbors to Bryn Mawr
48	10a	10.1		It's really white here
213	10a	10.1		Housing looks pretty good and remodeling and fixing up is regularly done.  Graph shows 41% of Phase I went to housing
1	10b	10.2	10b	Present Bryn Mawr as a united neighborhood containing seven areas
57	10b	10.2		Area 1 is often not included
107	10b	10.2		Include H2
1	10c	10.3	10c	Provide and maintain a retail center that consists of shops serving Bryn Mawr neighbors with convenience goods and services in an area that is attractive and appealing and economically rewarding to the merchants
25	10c	10.3		Please do something about empty corner spot in Downtown B.M..!!!
55	10c	10.3		Only if traffic (customer / vendors) get redirected off of Queen -- it's like the Indy 500 down Queen!
98	10c	10.3		Economically rewarding?
100	10c	10.3		Can something be done with the retail space on NW corner of Cedar Lk. Rd. & Laurel?
107	10c	10.3		Little market / vacant corner is appalling.  Could be fantastic.
213	10c	10.3		If only Bryn Mawr Pizza would perk up its place to / inviting colors & good lighting--  It looks dingy, uninviting-- and at night eerie-  It should look as good as their food tastes --  And what's the empty space on the corner?
266	10c	10.3		Need a nice store or restaurant in that corner site (empty right now)
292	10c	10.3		Wish we could get something good at the corner of Penn
1	10d	10.4	10d	Develop and enhance the Bassett’s Creek Valley as a major city and neighborhood amenity
1	10e	10.5	10e	Facilitate needed improvements to the Bryn Mawr Meadows
1	10f	10.6	10f	Facilitate needed improvements to the Cedar Lake and Brownie Lake parks area
28	10f	10.6		haven't been to the parks
49	10f	10.6		not sure
70	10f	10.6		I am not aware of any improvements at Brownie Lake (except native plantings)
135	10f	10.6		love them
159	10f	10.6		Need clear lakes & canoe storage for Bryn Mawr only
193	10f	10.6		**
1	10g	10.7	10g	Respond to he concerns for personal and community safety with a plan and program that reinforces neighbors watching out for each other, and with improved lighting around homes and on paths frequented by pedestrians
4	10g	10.7		I like seeing crime reports in the paper & via a flyer--  Thank you.
28	10g	10.7		Need more neighborhood watch encouragement and work.  Traffic still speeds down CLR 40-45 mph
70	10g	10.7		Not aware of any improvements
98	10g	10.7		Crime alerts
107	10g	10.7		At night, circle path at park not safe.
126	10g	10.7		Need more trees & lights
172	10g	10.7		Safe committee
178	10g	10.7		Light pollution is not the answer
308	10g	10.7		?
1	10h	10.8	10h	Establish education as the foundation for our future and define our neighborhood schools, Bryn Mawr Elementary and Anwatin Middle Schools, as the geographical and educational center of Bryn Mawr
98	10h	10.8		(It) didn't "establish education as the foundation…"  Didn't know as a goal.  (Schools) become the community center.
1	10i	10.9	10i	Provide excellent multi-modal transportation access to and from the Bryn Mawr neighborhood, and facilities designed to ensure the safety, livability and vitality of the neighborhood
98	10i	10.9		Hope NAP has goal of bus services
107	10i	10.9		Only good for Downtown.  But you have to transfer if you're not going downtown.  #9 is nice.  LRT would be nice.
159	10i	10.9		Can they re-route yellow bus (school) away from neighborhood?  Smaller bus so they can go on parkway (we need cleaner air)
202	10i	10.9		Bike trails are excellent
207	10i	10.9		Disappointed w/ reduced bus service
213	10i	10.9		Besides bus, auto and taxi!??  But what would "multi-modal" be for this area? Replace most of 394 with light rail and provide small shuttles throughout neighborhoods
1	11	11	11	In terms of their impact on the neighborhood as a whole, the following changes have made a positive impact on Bryn Mawr:
145	11	11		no knowledge (of e-g)
1	11a	11.1	11a	Bryn Mawr Elementary & Anwatin Middle School improvements, particularly Bryn Mawr Elementary School community kitchen and Anwatin M.S. computer lab
77	11a	11.1		Anwatin Middle School = disagree -- impact,  Elementary School = no opinion, community kitchen = ?
1	11b	11.2	11b	Neighborhood signage – copper & aluminum sculptures of house and tree mounted on black signposts at neighborhood  entries
25	11b	11.2		Where is this?
28	11b	11.2		looks good, but  not sure any actual impact!
48	11b	11.2		pretty but hard to read / see
55	11b	11.2		they aren't big enough!
70	11b	11.2		The basic design is pleasing but they do not stand out visually
100	11b	11.2		Not noticeable enough?  Where are they all?
1	11c	11.3	11c	Penn Avenue Gateway and Cedar Lake Parkway Landscaping including the addition of median planters, signage hedge, and trees; and highway clean-ups
100	11c	11.3		Looks wonderful!
101	11c	11.3		Love the hedge!
205	11c	11.3		Hedge is wonderful-- Thank you (to whomever) for maintaining it.
213	11c	11.3		That hedge needs work-- Should not be so squared off--  For better design use of curving lines would be better. Signage looks great, just needs compatibility with the entire hill space -- to relate, as they say.  Harmony.  The entire hill could make a statement
1	11d	11.4	11d	Reduction of buckthorn on neighborhood parkland and residential property ("Buckthorn Busts").
98	11d	11.4		Though not all have participated
1	11e	11.5	11e	Bassett’s Creek Park restorations including repairs to the falls and to the path “blow-out” erosion areas, and wildflower plantings at the creek near Fruen Mill
98	11e	11.5		% (that) use?
159	11e	11.5		Need lights and more work done on paths
1	11f	11.6	11f	Luce Line Trail construction formerly called Bassett’s Creek Trail, which connects Cedar Lake Trail at Bryn Mawr Meadows to Theodore Wirth, Park near Hwy. 55
28	11f	11.6		Haven't seen but good
87	11f	11.6		Not the best alignment
107	11f	11.6		More communication about trails.  Maps.
178	11f	11.6		?
159	11f	11.6		I haven't gone on on the trail. Is it safe? (alone)
1	11g	11.7	11g	Playground renovation at 24th & Drew Avenue in Area 1
21	11g	11.7		5!!
28	11g	11.7		Haven't seen but good
49	11g	11.7		too new.
159	11g	11.7		Haven't seen it yet
276	11g	11.7		We love our new park!
1	11h	11.8	11h	Cedar Lake Parkway bridge design and construction
51	11h	11.8		Yes and no.  It took way to long.  Result is nice!
107	11h	11.8		Good to be done
135	11h	11.8		Wonderful!
145	11h	11.8		(starred)
192	11h	11.8		Sure took a  long time but it is great.
202	11h	11.8		!
263	11h	11.8		Slow progress-- looks great so far
289	11h	11.8		(starred)
308	11h	11.8		Do you really have that much impact on DOT or Park Board or City Council?  NOT
none	11h	11.8		?
1	11i	11.9	11i	Neighborhood directory (phone & address) that BMNA has produced three times thus far; a fourth directory is being organized
28	11i	11.9		wish had very strong support for neighborhood night out etc - so people actually met some of these people!
48	11i	11.9		put it online or on CD on website
70	11i	11.9		I commend the effort to add art [visual history] to the design but it seems like it will be very vandal prone
308	11i	11.9		Waste of $
1	11j	11.91	11j	BMNA.org website, recently redesigned and reopened
95	11j	11.91		do not use
130	11j	11.91		haven't visited website yet
159	11j	11.91		Nice to have if one can use
286	11j	11.91		looks nice
1	11k	11.92	11k	Providing community support through our Bryn Mawr Coordinator (Vida Ditter, and previously Margaret Anderson Kelliher) since 1996
100	11k	11.92		Nice work.
308	11k	11.92		Nice people, well meaning -- but aren't these position only politically advantageous to these individuals and their careers -- REAL DIRECT IMPACT ON CITY COUNCIL???
none	11k	11.92		Communication problem
1	11l	11.93	11l	I-394 Improvements – resurfacing and sound walls added on the north side of I-394 – made possible in part by studies, requests and demands made by BMNA
28	11l	11.93		although would need to see costs vs. benefits to truly assess
70	11l	11.93		Probably the most important issue BMNA has involved in
308	11l	11.93		Not enough at the right time - no impact on original construction - which is when it should have been done.  I.e. limited impact -- DOT did this on its own schedule-
1	11m	11.94	11m	Housing Improvement Fair and counseling provided in 1995
1	11n	11.95	11n	Housing improvement program (needs-test based grant and loan programs offered 1995 through 2000).
130	11n	11.95		I'm new to the neighborhood. I favor grant & loans programs
159	11n	11.95		I for one can use some help-
1	11o	11.96	11o	“Downtown” Bryn Mawr business improvements such as resurfacing parking lots, new canopies, windows, roofing, signage, benches, ornamental railings, newsbox enclosure, trees, flower pots, stone planters, and red-brick stamped concrete
25	11o	11.96		What can be done to get more business into Downtown BW? Empty corner is a constant eyesore!
100	11o	11.96		Looks wonderful!
159	11o	11.96		Well done
205	11o	11.96		Plants should be smaller
308	11o	11.96		Tremendous!  What about street lighting on CLR! So much ped traffic & bad / not ped. Friendly lighting!
311	11o	11.96		!
1	11p	11.97	11p	Bryn Mawr Neighborhood Business Association formation and sponsorship of special events such as the Festival of Garage Sales, Blooming Bryn Mawr Garden Tour and the Saturnalia Winter Festival.
70	11p	11.97		I do not approved of neighborhood sponsorship of the Festival of Garage Sales.
98	11p	11.97		Saturnalia -- too cold!
311	11p	11.97		!
1	12	12	12	Overall, Bryn Mawr Neighborhood revitalization projects have made Bryn Mawr a better place to live.
308	12	12		Yes to "downtown" & entry point but where's the progress in the "hood"??
317	12	12		++
1	13	13	13	In general, Bryn Mawr Neighborhood revitalization funds have been spent wisely.
28	13	13		Think so but not 100% sure
159	13	13		We need the rest of the dirt alleys done--  Hold the area together and not favor one over the other even if people don't demand help like some do. This is Bryn Mawr as a whole great area to live in.
211	13	13		Sometimes items  meetings have happened by the time we get paper
292	13	13		Don't know enough, but I think so
1	14	14	14	What are your highest priorities for future improvements in the Bryn Mawr Neighborhood?  (Rank your top 5 priorities, 1= highest priority, 2= second highest priority, and so on.)  Note - several respondents gave multiple items the sample rankings.  These responses are not included in the quantitative total, but are shown here.
185	14	14		Multiple items given same ranking
190	14	14		Multiple items given same ranking
256	14	14		Multiple items given same ranking
1	14a	14.1	14a	Increase amount of affordable housing
28	14a	14.1		by maintaining rentals - not more
50	14a	14.1		Not low income housing.  It's important to take care of properties.
185	14a	14.1		2-3
190	14a	14.1		2
213	14a	14.1		Always a good idea.  Where?  Keep some wooded and green areas-
256	14a	14.1		1
308	14a	14.1		Not in our interests!
1	14b	14.2	14b	Improve existing housing stock
159	14b	14.2		Kenwood neighborhood doesn't have affordable housing & neither should we. Help the people already here-
185	14b	14.2		1
190	14b	14.2		1
213	14b	14.2		Always a good idea.
256	14b	14.2		2
299	14b	14.2		Many households suffering from water-logging
1	14c	14.3	14c	Increase housing by supporting development in Fruen Mill and/or in the Bassett Creek Valley
28	14c	14.3		No more!
80	14c	14.3		(Fruen Mill circled, Bassett Creek Valley crossed out with a "?" Mark above it)
174	14c	14.3		NO
190	14c	14.3		1
308	14c	14.3		Yes! Yes.  Only if by private development @ market rate!
1	14d	14.4	14d	Increase amount/quality of youth programming
130	14d	14.4		after school programs high quality already
185	14d	14.4		3
190	14d	14.4		2
213	14d	14.4		Don't know what the need is.  I'm not doubting, just ignorant.
1	14e	14.5	14e	Increase amount/quality of neighborhood special events
50	14e	14.5		Not Saturnalia.  Too noisy.  Does not like Roman Pagan festival
190	14e	14.5		2
256	14e	14.5		4
1	14f	14.6	14f	Increase amount/quality of neighborhood association communication
49	14f	14.6		Keep the website current
50	14f	14.6		Website
55	14f	14.6		especially crime reports!
185	14f	14.6		3
190	14f	14.6		3
213	14f	14.6		You can only do so much.  It's my responsibility to keep up too.
256	14f	14.6		3
1	14g	14.7	14g	Improve Brownie Lake and its surrounding park land
185	14g	14.7		3
190	14g	14.7		1
256	14g	14.7		2
1	14h	14.8	14h	Improve Bryn Mawr Meadows
50	14h	14.8		Sidewalks need to be taken care of and shoveled.
55	14h	14.8		more events?
96	14h	14.8		more soccer!
185	14h	14.8		3
190	14h	14.8		1
256	14h	14.8		2
299	14h	14.8		Pool, play area & restrooms
1	14i	14.9	14i	Improve Bassett’s Creek Park
28	14i	14.9		Looks great already -- wish different business mix
185	14i	14.9		3
190	14i	14.9		1
213	14i	14.9		Replace old wood playground equipment with new, safer ones for the little ones.
256	14i	14.9		1
1	14j	14.91	14j	Improve look of downtown Bryn Mawr
50	14j	14.91		Good changes
58	14j	14.91		Put a viable business in corner of CLR & Penn
130	14j	14.91		maintain look
185	14j	14.91		1
190	14j	14.91		1
213	14j	14.91		The corner (NW) needs something inside--
263	14j	14.91		Keep up the good work!
308	14j	14.91		Business assn should be in charge (not BMNA)
1	14k	14.92	14k	Mitigate impact of I-394/improve access to I-394
28	14k	14.92		394 is our lifeline! Be nice to put back W entry from Wirth Pkwy
50	14k	14.92		OK
185	14k	14.92		3
190	14k	14.92		2
308	14k	14.92		none of our business.  City of Mpls has a transportation dept
1	14l	14.93	14l	Calm traffic
28	14l	14.93		Change speed limit on CLR road to 35 & enforce it!
31	14l	14.93		parking and traffic (speed)
50	14l	14.93		Rolling stops at Cedar Lake Road & Newton.  People don't stop.
55	14l	14.93		Penn and especially vendor truck and speeding customers down Queen Ave S
190	14l	14.93		2
202	14l	14.93		Calm traffic on Penn
206	14l	14.93		Penn Ave !!!
213	14l	14.93		What a nightmare!  Access isn't the issue-- It's bad design from the start--  Three lanes scrunching down to one with nearly a right angle turn???!!!!  Is it any wonder that traffic is backed up in our back yard!  Sue the state!  Who's angry?!
239	14l	14.93		parking at the lights at Cedar: Penn
299	14l	14.93		Add speed bumps on Laurel to slow traffic
1	14m	14.94	14m	Other priorities
2	14m	14.94		Remain open to development of strategic property S of 394
18	14m	14.94		Reduce crime -- 2 burglaries in 1 month in our block
20	14m	14.94		Encourage high-rise condos at Penn Ave & 394
22	14m	14.94		Paved alley
28	14m	14.94		If applies to these funds - crime watch - programs to meet our neighbors
31	14m	14.94		set aside for police support (more)
33	14m	14.94		Beer tents
58	14m	14.94		Retain and preserve and nurture current wooded land in BM
68	14m	14.94		crime prevention
100	14m	14.94		support schools / fundraising
102	14m	14.94		parking
130	14m	14.94		increase diverse community
133	14m	14.94		resurfacing of Ewing Ave S from 22nd to bridge approach
135	14m	14.94		The Bryn Mawr NRP have made good choices. Keep up the good work!
139	14m	14.94		send the train our way
145	14m	14.94		Community police and safety issues
149	14m	14.94		Provide continuous sidewalks in residential areas
159	14m	14.94		The corner store is always changing business --an eyesore.
164	14m	14.94		Encourage development of commercial areas for high density (senior?) housing such as condos.
173	14m	14.94		Replace street lighting w/ turn of the century light posts -- to fit the neighborhood old cham -- preservation.
185	14m	14.94		Downtown access
193	14m	14.94		Overall safety issues; crime prevention
231	14m	14.94		better public transportation
235	14m	14.94		Keep it a safe place to live.  Police presence.
238	14m	14.94		Crime
239	14m	14.94		Safety, lighting
242	14m	14.94		Speed and traffic on Penn
244	14m	14.94		encourage needed amenities such as restaurant, bakery
252	14m	14.94		Improve community safety (see 10g)
292	14m	14.94		Would love a small playgound in S. Bryn Mawr area north of Cedar Lake (I think it's area 3)
299	14m	14.94		Security - Neighborhood lighting on parks at night, especially parking areas
300	14m	14.94		more lighting in neighborhood
no #	14m	14.94		Bike trail access
1	15	15	15	How long have you lived in Bryn Mawr?
1	16	16	16	Do you own or rent your current residence
224	16	16		Own for 3 months now
1	17	17	17	Does your household include children?
48	17	17		none
52	17	17		no
57	17	17		no
89	17	17		no
130	17	17		no
197	17	17		Not yet! Soon!
233	17	17		no
300	17	17		no children
1	18	18	18	How old are you?
2	18	18		age = categories 5 and 6
299	18	18		age = categories 3 and 4
1	19	19	19	(Optional) For statistical purposes only.  Which of the following categories comes closest to your 2003 annual household income before taxes?
31	19	19		No opinion. MYOB
66	19	19		A zillion, of course!
1	20	20	20	Other comments about past or future neighborhood projects, NRP, BMNA or this survey
2	20	20		As we get older, we would like to see Bryn Mawr develop like the Lincoln Park neighborhood of Chicago.  Some condo-type housing S of 394 with retail -- including a full-service restaurant and larger grocery store.
4	20	20		Thank you for your efforts to make Bryn Mawr the very livable neighborhood it is.   One item that would be nice to see addressed would be recycling. I know the city has pick-ups every two weeks, I also think it would be nice to have a central location where residents can take their recyclables. I think once every two weeks is too long & people forget or if they "miss the day" everything goes to the regular trash. If the idea is promoted then I believe the people will become even more involved in the crucial world of recycling.  Thanks for listening.  3 sites!!!  1) Elementary School parking lot. 2) Parking lot  along Cedar Lake & Vincent. 3) ???  Take the kids on a walk and recycle!!! ---> Oh no, exercise AND recycle.
18	20	20		Sorry.  We couldn't give more feedback, we just moved here in Sept.
21	20	20		Thanks for all the hard work to make our community better!  I am not sure what role the BMNA played in the new playground at 24th and Drew, but it sure improves the quality of life.  I would encourage the BMNA not to over-react or to be intimidated by a single person or a small group of people.
25	20	20		Please do something about Downtown BM.  It would be nice to have a neighborhood restaurant that we all could enjoy.  The corner store is an eyesore and brings down the rest of the neighborhood area!
28	20	20		Add a program for youth. What about a youth volunteer to help seniors that may need help from able bodied young people in exchange for senior buddy & a sense of history. So worth it for kids -- screen on both ends & require seniors to provide aid to teens in some way - tutor / mentor. Please try to do something to control how fast people drive down CLR between Penn & Wirth Pkwy -- they fly! Recently had someone steal something from backyard while working on in front yard. Would help if we worked to encourage folks to know their neighbors & watch! I know most do, but that was scary - the nerve to take in broad daylight. Police program to ID tag items (lawn mowers, etc) & register them. Greater police presence. (Since substation gone - lot less cops). Really believe neighborhood dense enough. (Don't need growth / new housing). Need to maintain quality of current. With recent rise in property value many people couldn't afford their own homes if just moving in. Need help keeping up their property & new upwardly mobile & upper income neighbors.
45	20	20		Keep Mill as is.  Unusual for a neighborhood to have an abandoned mill structure.   Like to run around in it--  Lots of cool old machinery.  No idea what machinery did.  5 different levels.  Old, very cool.
50	20	20		Doesn't like (despises) Saturnalia festival-- Christmas shouldn't be made into a Ragan Roman festival just because you are afraid to celebrate Christmas or Hanukah-
52	20	20		I think we should organize a summer neighborhood festival / block party at BM Meadows.  Live music, cookout, name tags and a chance to meet… and nurture the 7 areas as ONE community.   Nothing all that lavish -- just an offering of some food, free entertainment and some neighborly love...  If you offer (publicly) -- I'll help organize...  Thanks!!
55	20	20		* Add security lighting in downtown Bryn Mawr.  * Can signs be added to alley between Penn / Queen 200 block -- "slow down" "no thru traffic" or "residents only"?  How fast people drive and how much store traffic travels down the alley -- an accident waiting to happen!
66	20	20		Sorry to be late!
68	20	20		Concerned about increase in crime & recent break-ins -- also the behavior of kids coming home from Anwatin -- very disruptive and destructive at times
78	20	20		I wish bus #9 had more frequent stops on Glenwood Ave.
95	20	20		Would like to see a remodeler's showcase event in the neighborhood, need more NRP funds for moderate income homeowners, would like to see a community center built.  Vida Ditter does an excellent job -- kudos for all her hard work!
98	20	20		I would question the amount of users of Bassett's Creek Park vs. Brownie Lake / Cedar lake.  I never see people using the Bassett's Creek Park trails vs. a lot of people use the Brownie Lake paths.
100	20	20		As a parent with a young child I'm disappointed to say we are looking at moving primarily because of traffic  / lot size and schools.  It would be helpful if the Bugle could write about the true quality of area schools including public vs. private, language immersion schools, costs, transportation, etc.  It would be a share to lose residents who've made their decision base solely on the general assumption that "Minneapolis schools are bad."
102	20	20		* Parking is bad for the park users.  Park along Morgan sometimes, leaving 203 blocks to the park.  Plus, if residents' cars are parked in lot (2-3) parking tickets received on car when left overnight when no other parking was available. It's inconvenient to have to move the car and atypical in this type of a neighborhood.  Suggestion: add critical parking area signage or parking on both sides of Morgan.  *  Only one off street parking space for 10 vehicles of apartment renters in building. As a grad student, respondent can sometimes use this space. Park should not be expanded unless parking is added.
107	20	20		Most important comment--> Vacant store on NW corner of Penn Ave and Cedar Lake Road is appalling.  It wouldn't have to be too much.  It could be so nice.  The south side of the street is so successful!    Safety: Bryn Mawr Meadows feels safe during the day, but I would not walk on the  outer circular perimeter path at night. Solution goes beyond better lighting -- it's just too much on the fringe.
123	20	20		Calming traffic along Penn  Ave should NOT be a financial priority for the BMNA.  Penn Ave. is a through street in an area just off the downtown of a major metropolitan area.  Efforts to make it resemble a suburban cul-de-sac will not make it so! This money would be better spent on affordable housing planning and park improvements.
130	20	20		I encourage our community to embrace other cultures. I think we would be a stronger community if we were more racially diverse. I'm proud to be a resident of Bryn Mawr and appreciate all the work the City of Minneapolis, NRP BMNA and the residents do to make this community thrive.         National Night Out has really brought me closer to my neighbors and made me more aware of the people around me. I know what looks out of place and am comfortable inquiring or contacting the police when necessary.
133	20	20		I find that street lights and street lamps are frequently out along Cedar Lake -- no doubt much of this is due to bridge construction but response time is often slow when outages are reported--  Also Area 1 has a high number of power outages that are not storm related.  Also the lights preceding and under the westbound Penn Ave exit off of 394 have been out for the past 6 months. It would help to know who to contact when problems are noted.
135	20	20		The Bryn Mawr festival of garage sales have been fun. If we aren't committed elsewhere we usually shop and host a sale when we need to downsize -- like this year upcoming -- 2005!
145	20	20		Great job Everyone!
149	20	20		Our neighborhood is full of people who walk which is a very good thing. Neighbors get to know each other when they are out walking. They are observe each others' homes, notice improvements, are inspired to make improvements of their own, spot problems, prevent crime, etc. To encourage walking and to make the area as civilized as possible, I would like to see continuous public sidewalks on all residential public streets. NRP funds could be used to assist homeowners to install sidewalks and landscape their yards as needed to make room for sidewalks.
159	20	20		Over the years Bryn Mawr is still a great place to live & be proud of. People are free to talk to each other -- and live their private lives. We need to report crime and live safe-- (Thanks to the man who helped the cops catch the thief).   You all work so hard.  Thanks.  The rainbow at the church signage need to go -- It's offensive to the straight.  Wake up, it's only a building & not a church -- been gone for some time.
172	20	20		* Addressing property tax increases for seniors (on fixed incomes) who are in danger of losing homes -- especially widows and widowers. Seniors would move into smaller, well-designed townhomes if there were these types of housing designed and built in the neighborhood.  * Schools should be designed so as to be able to be converted to other uses such as senior or other housing or offices. As the school census goes up and down.  70,000 students - baby boomers, then 30,000 - 35,000 students, then 50,000 students, now 20,000? students, with the cycle of homenwoners staying in their homes, the children grow up and away.
178	20	20		NRP should be more proactive in bringing into focus issues that have a potentially negative impact on the neighborhood (Anwatin woods development) that may have been thwarted in the early stages of planning, development and even property sale.    BMNA should be closely monitoring these situations, analyzing potential impact & bringing them to the attention of the neighborhood board.
182	20	20		* Events make community.  * Parks are areas (natural and developed) important to invest in / key to making it a unique neighborhood.  * Gardens make it unique effect. * Property value increase is intangible - more events / special events bring people into neighborhood.
185	20	20		Many of the programs and projects are the result of naïve and overly precious expectation. It would be better if our resources were spent on improving and maintaining the basic quality of our neighborhood and the discouragement of anti-social incursions.
190	20	20		I am new to Bryn Mawr (60 days). Much of what is known as NRP is unknown to me. I like what I have seen and heard of BMNA. You should be pleased that someone so new to Bryn Mawr knows "so much". Good work, thank you.
193	20	20		Would like to see police report for Bryn Mawr printed in the Bugle.  Bugle is often disseminated late -- too late to participate in some events.
194	20	20		I am strongly opposed to the development in Anwatin woods.  I do not think that allowing densely located homes fits the "ideal: of area 7 regardless of the cost of these homes.
206	20	20		Please reorganize efforts to slow down traffic on Penn Avenue!
207	20	20		Enjoy living in the neighborhood. Fantastic access to Park lands & bicycle trails!  Wonderful active neighborhood association.
211	20	20		I received this Dec 13
215	20	20		New resident - 2 months new.  Is coming to BMNA Board meeting this Wednesday
220	20	20		The Bryn Mawr Music Festival was not supported enough to keep it going.  I heard the store boycotted the festival for personal grievance.  We need music in Bryn Mawr. There are many, many musicians / artists in Bryn Mawr & the festival was a good attempt to celebrate the neighborhood talent.
229	20	20		The mailing received Nov 15 is the first informational mailing ever received about the NRP.
231	20	20		I love this neighborhood and thank all the people who have helped to make it so vibrant and welcoming.  I wish I had more time to volunteer and appreciate those who put in so many hours.
233	20	20		I have no website, so I depend on reading the Bugle, and getting information from neighbors.  I've been in Bryn Mawr 45 years, and love it.  I hope I live long enough to enjoy more.  Keep it up with what you are trying to achieve.  Keep downtown looking good, and keep check on traffic on Penn.  Try to keep undesirables out so we can keep our good name.
234	20	20		Improve Bryn Mawr meadows access for neighborhood & area schools sports groups. Bryn Mawr meadows is the home field for many schools such as Anwatin, North High School, softball practices, west side soccer.  Trying to get / difficult finding out schedule because the adult leagues leasing out the field arrive early-- Kids and I like additional batting cage. Even though it opened too late for us.  It's always locked -- it would be nice if the neighborhood kids could use the batting cage.  (Possible participant for the youth focus group).  The Cuppa Java market - nice to hang out for kids -- This is where the kids hang out -- there's no other place for them to hang out.
238	20	20		Thank you to the volunteers!
239	20	20		* I had read that the NRP team had asked for a proposal for the crosswalk area of Cedar Lake and Penn intersection -- which was to make the crosswalk more noticeable by putting bricks down in the crosswalk.  Nothing was done or said why they didn't decide to do that.  * Speeding on Penn and Cedar Lake Road needs to continue to be addressed. I saw a person go at least 50 from Upton to Theo Wirth Pkwy.  * Lighting-- I walk in the evenings and there is still very poor street lights -- safety.  * Parking at the intersection Penn / Cedar -- yellow curbs should be put in 10 ft from stoplight at 4-way intersection. The intersection is open and safe.
242	20	20		1) I don't think neighborhood money should be used to support special interest groups such as "Save Anwatin Woods" since it is not supported by all neighborhood residents.  2) I feel the speed on Penn Ave is not properly enforced. I also cross Penn and/or Cedar Lake Rd daily when I get on/off the bus, and at least once a week I am almost hit by inattentive drivers. Now that it's dark in the morning and evening I have to take special care to cross the street to ensure that I don't get hit. I tell my husband once a week that if I don't make it home some day to check the corner to see if I've been fatally hit... and I'm not kidding... That intersection is dangerous.  So I believe more than 1% of the funds can be used to avoid pedestrian accidents and provide safe streets.
243	20	20		I wish the Bugle had fewer redundancies.    It seems to me that helping lower income homeowners should take the form of grants more than loans. I don't think helping people get further in debt really helps them. Most people have too much debt.    Perhaps we could lobby for property tax reform as a neighborhood. That would really help lower income homeowners, a tax based on income rather than house value.    Another thing would be to help renters get into a home with downpayment help.   Thank you.
244	20	20		Thanks to all the volunteers and involved people who make this such a vibrant neighborhood.  As we look ahead to retirement and the need to downsize and find a place to live with less upkeep and maintenance, we worry that the housing options in Bryn Mawr will mean we'll have to leave this neighborhood that we love so much. I would hope more modestly priced condo or townhouse type housing can be added to our area, so that people at all stages of life can stay here and enjoy the roots they've put down.
252	20	20		As our neighborhood becomes a more desirable place to live it becomes a more desirable place for criminal activity. We need to increase our efforts in making our neighborhood safe, well lit, and strengthen the bond between neighbors and members of our community so that we may watch out for each other and each other's property. Additional street lighting, neighborhood watch training, and community events should be top priorities.
259	20	20		1)  Love the improved look of the Bryn Mawr "downtown".  Would love to see a viable business in the vacant storefront on the NW corner of Penn & Cedar Lake Rd. Currently it is an "eyesore".  2) Would like to see pedestrian level street lighting along all streets - improve lighting / safety in neighborhoods.
266	20	20		I'm a new resident & looking forward to getting involved!
286	20	20		Do more activities on the south side of Hwy 394
292	20	20		Thank you for all you do!
297	20	20		* Most of my "no opinion" comments are based on living in area 1.  There is a feeling of belonging more to Cedar-Isles-Dean than Bryn Mawr. But I love the north side of 294 neighborhood. It's really the physical issue of 394.  I faithfully read the Bugle and I am impressed by all that goes on in BM.  * I love the design and materials of neighborhood signage but they are too small to make any impact.
308	20	20		All /any funds should only be spent on "capital" improvements or other "tangible" assets -- not this "touchy-feely" good neighbor crap -- better lighting - housing improvements, gardens, trails, -- stay out of those "development" issues -- if there is a lot or lots available to develop - great -- that's what we have a city council / zoning department, city planners, etc. for! They are well paid via our prop. taxes & that's where I assume NRP funds originate = taxes
317	20	20		Area is 2xx Thomas
none	20	20		We need affordable housing not tacky lamp posts!