Provide feedback about neighborhood association for Alexander and Erlandson parks

Please register using the Sign up and Speak up button to provide input about whether there is interest in forming an association in the Alexander and Erlandson Park neighborhoods by Tuesday, November 20.

How can a neighborhood association be a benefit?

Neighborhood associations help encourage citizen participation and broaden communication between neighborhood, various organizations and individuals about topics that affect livability and quality of life. Organizing a neighborhood helps foster neighbor communication and interaction and boost pride and integrity. A sense of community can help promote involvement in activities and efforts for quality of life.

As a recognized neighborhood association, the city of Mankato may provide:

• Documentation describing how to form an association, help get neighborhood members involved and offer training opportunities;
• Dedicated staff liaison to answer questions, attend meetings, assist in organizing association and provide information about city projects;
• Communication tools, such as neighborhood newsletters and web pages;
• Mini‐grants may be provided to aid in identification and beautification projects.

To be a recognized neighborhood association:

• Hold a minimum of three meetings per year.
• Host a neighborhood Night to Unite party.
• City staff, including neighborhood officer, help establish bylaws, board representation and annual goals.
• Alexander Park–Police Officer Jacob Price, 507‐420‐0099 extension 3137, jprice@mankatomn.gov
• Erlandson Park–Police Officer Jeffrey Fischbach, 507‐420‐0099 extension 3138, jfischbach@mankatomn.gov

How does a neighborhood differ from a homeowners’ association?

Residents who purchase properties that fall within a homeowners association automatically become members. They follow rules specified by the homeowners’ association covenants and typically pay dues.