625 32nd St E APT 7, Minneapolis, MN 55407

Large (848 sq.ft.) 2 bedroom 1st floor apartment in classic 100-yr. old solid brick building. Price includes all utilities except individual unit electric, phone and cable. You will have free use of laundry machines and cardio/strengthening fitness equipment in the basement. We have a big backyard with garden space and a playground for kids. Sorry, no dogs; cats (up to two) are OK. The co-op is a smoke-free property. This is a quiet, family-oriented building and has operated successfully as a self-managed co-op since 1977. All adult occupants (there are 13 units in the building) become members of the board of directors and are required to participate actively in decision-making and building up-keep. Monthly board meetings are scheduled for the 2nd Wednesday evening of every month and are mandatory. You will also be expected to serve on two of the co-op's five standing committees. Work requirements (AKA sweat equity) are 2 hours per month doing chores such as shoveling snow, cleaning the laundry room, or cutting grass; there are also two 4-hour community workdays per year. Your participation is what makes this such an affordable place to live. You, as a member of the co-op board, have a real voice in decisions about the budget and policies; there is no "landlord." We are looking for mature, responsible people interested in making a long-term commitment to helping us make our co-op work well for everyone. Prior experience with democratic decision-making in a co-op or other nonprofit organization is not required but is a real plus, as is business experience. Families with children have priority for this 2-bedroom unit (up to four people maximum). Minorities and single parents are encouraged to apply. There is no fee for applying. Price includes all utilities except individual unit electric, phone and cable