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Details <br />Patrick recommended Steve Jenvig of Leonardo's Basement as a starting contact for the Maker's Fair <br />idea: stevejC@leonardosbasement.org <br />He also talked about a portable sauna idea, which Como Dockside used last year to boost sales during their winter <br />months: moAy-reichert@_gmail.com <br />Patrick is interested in keeping our conversation going, as he is connected to a number of builder entrepreneurs <br />around town who might be interested in designing and building mobile vending carts (for art supplies, board games, <br />coffee service) for The Commons. He is also interested in ideas to design/build a stage with storage underneath to <br />facilitate art/music happenings in the park. <br />Patrick is on the staff of the U of M design faculty (at Rapson Center) and has connections to students and other <br />instructors who are always looking for interesting community-based design projectsfideas for their classes & <br />students. <br />Where Matters Stand <br />Patrick and 1 will stay connected and as Green Minneapolis & The Commons determines space/mobility needs, we <br />can reach out and ask him for a design estimate, or to refer us to others with whom he works (and teaches) to help <br />us out. <br />This is a great, grass-roots design/build place to start. Patrick thinks the faculty and students at the U would be <br />interested in being part of our work, as he serves as a key Outreach person at the U, with the task of connecting <br />directly to the community and projects like The Commons. <br />As for the Maker's Fair, I have reached out via email to Steve Jenvig, and await a response and follow up. Will <br />keep on this. And Patrick will continue to send great placemaking ideas as he comes up with them. The door is <br />always open...... <br />32 <br />