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Home My WebLink About2013 - 04 Apr 3 Arbor Day 3 Police Scanner 4 Council Article 4 CSOs 5 Asian American Night Rain Barrel Sale 5 Maplewood Monthly April 2013 City Newsletter 6 IT Recap 8 HR Art Contest • Asian American Community Night p.8 April 26, 6:00 - 9:00PM Maplewood Community Center • Senior Expo May 16, 10:00 - 2:00PM Maplewood Community Center • Rain Garden Rescue April 25, 6:30 - 8:00PM Maplewood Nature Center Free! Call 651.249.2170 or email info@maplewoodnaturecenter.com to register by April 22 • Waterfest June 1, 11:00AM - 4:00PM Phalen Lake Park Pavillion www.rwmwd.org Save The Date Spring Clean Up SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8:00AM - 1:00PM Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue Items Accepted: At the clean up Maplewood residents can dispose of appliances, computers, old furniture, TVs, batteries, mattresses, tires and other assorted items for free or a small fee. Payment can be made via cash or check. Household Hazardous Waste: With photo identification, Ramsey County residents can also dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) like paint, chemicals, oil, and other household items free of charge at the event. Ramsey County’s HHW mobile site at Aldrich Arena is open from 8:00AM until 4:00PM on April 20, and is also open throughout the month of April from 10:00AM to 6:00PM on Fridays and from 9:00AM to 4:00PM on all other Saturdays. For a list of items accepted by Ramsey County HHW visit www.ramseyatoz.com Unwanted Medicine: New this year, residents can dispose of medicine for free at the event. Storing unwanted, expired, and unused medicines can lead to drug abuse or poisoning, and medicines flushed down the drain or disposed of in the trash can harm the environment. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s office will be in attendance to collect items such as pills, capsules, gel packs, IVs, inhalers, creams, and other items. For a complete list of medicine accepted visit www.ramseyatoz. com. Used needles, syringes, or lancets will not be accepted at the event. Second Harvest Heartland Food Drive: Residents are encouraged to make a food or cash donation to Second Harvest Heartland at the event. These donations support Second Harvest Heartland, a local food shelf (www.2harvest.org). White Sidewalls Present: Love Potion #10 SATURDAY, April 13, 7:30PM Join us at the Maplewood Community Center Performing Arts Theater located at 2100 White Bear Avenue on Saturday, April 13 for an unforget- table night of music and entertainment! Enjoy a meld of comedy, intrigue, romance, and the great songs of the golden age of rock and roll with Love Potion #10. Presented by The White Sidewalls, Love Potion #10 tells the story of six days in 1964 at a small-town high school, through the eyes and ears of the popular local AM radio disc jockey. While “Records” Ryan pursues the never-forgotten girl of his dream, The White Sidewalls Rock n’ Roll Revue touches all the bases on a trip through the great music of 1954 through 1964, the golden age of rock and roll. Tickets ($20 in advance, $25 day of show) are available for purchase at www.maplewoodarts.com. - Continued on page 3 Frequently Called Numbers Maplewood City Hall General Information 651.249.2000 Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30PM Deputy Registrar Hours: Monday 8:00AM - 6:00PM and Tuesday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:30PM Passport Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00AM - 4:00PM Maplewood Community Center Registration/Customer Service 651.249.2230 Admissions 651.249.2210 Theater/Banquet Room Rental 651.249.2103 Group Information 651.249.2206 Aquatics 651.249.2206 Fitness 651.249.2207 Maplewood Recreation General Information 651.249.2120 Maplewood Nature Center General Information 651.249.2170 Code Enforcement Hotline 651.249.CODE (2633) Online: Go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on “Report A Violation” on the right-hand side of the home page. Maplewood Police General Information - Non-Emergency 651.767.0640 Maplewood Public Works General Information 651.249.2400 City of Maplewood Elected Officials Will Rossbach: Mayor 651.484.5427 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Rebecca Cave: Councilmember 651.773.7059 rebecca.cave@ci.maplewood.mn.us Robert Cardinal: Councilmember 651.765.8600 bob.cardinal@ci.maplewood.mn.us Marvin Koppen: Councilmember 651.770.5391 marvin.koppen@ci.maplewood.mn.us Jim Antonen: City Manager 651.249.2050 jim.antonen@ci.maplewood.mn.us City of Maplewood 2 April 2013 Maplewood Meeting Schedule City Council ......................................................................... 7:00PM Listening Forum ............................................................... 6:30PM 2nd and 4th Monday of the month City Council Workshop ........................................................ 5:00PM 1st Monday of the month Community Design Review Board ....................................... 6:00PM 4th Tuesday of the month Environmental & Natural Resources Commission ............... 7:00PM 3rd Monday of the month Heritage Preservation Commission ...................................... 7:00PM 2nd Thursday of the month Housing & Economic Development Commission ................. 7:00PM 2nd Wednesday of the month Human Rights Commission .................................................. 7:00PM 2nd Tuesday of the month Parks & Recreation Commission ......................................... 7:00PM 3rd Wednesday of the month Planning Commission .......................................................... 7:00PM 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month Promote Your Business In The Official City Newsletter Advertise and reach over 22,200 homes, businesses, and apartments with the Official Maplewood City Newsletter. For more information, contact Heidi Carey at 952.212.7333 or heidi@careycommunications.org Thank you to the advertisers who support this publication! 3 2013 July 4th Event 3 Commission Openings 4 Council Article 4 Medal Of Valor 5 Military Families Egg Hunt Festivities 5 Maplewood Monthly April 2013 City Newsletter 6 Melting & Making Ice 8 Recycling Plastic Bags • Asian American Community Night p.8April 26, 6:00 - 9:00PMMaplewood Community Center • Senior ExpoMay 16, 10:00 - 2:00PMMaplewood Community Center • Divide and Conquer Rain Garden DemoMay 16, 6:30 - 7:30PMTimber Park, 2133 Atlantic Free! Call 651.249.2170 or email info@maplewoodnaturecenter.com to register by May 14th • WaterfestJune 1, 11:00AM - 4:00PMPhalen Lake Park Pavillionwww.rwmwd.org Save The Date Spring Clean UpSATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8:00AM - 1:00PMAt Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Ave. Items Accepted: At the clean up Maplewood residents can dispose of appliances, computers, old furniture, TVs, batteries, mattresses, tires and other assorted items for free or a small fee. Payment can be made via cash or check. Household Hazardous Waste: With photo identification, Ramsey County residents can also dispose of household hazardous waste (HHW) like paint, chemicals, oil, and other household items free of charge at the event. Ramsey County’s HHW mobile site at Aldrich Arena is open from 8:00AM until 4:00PM on April 20, and is also open throughout the month of April from 10:00AM to 6:00PM on Fridays and from 9:00AM to 4:00PM on all other Saturdays. For a list of items accepted by Ramsey County HHW visit www.ramseyatoz.com Unwanted Medicine: New this year, residents can dispose of medicine for free at the spring cleanup. Storing unwanted, expired, and unused medicines can lead to drug abuse or poisoning, and medicines flushed down the drain or disposed of in the trash can harm the environment. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s office will be in attendance to collect items such as pills, capsules, gel packs, IVs, inhalers, creams, and other items. For a complete list of medicine accepted visit www.ramseyatoz.com. Used needles, syringes, or lancets will not be accepted at the event. Second Harvest Heartland Food Drive: Residents are encouraged to make a food or cash donation to Second Harvest Heartland at the clean up. These donations support Second Harvest Heartland a local food shelf (www.2harvest.org). White Sidewalls Present: Love Potion #10 SATURDAY, April 13, 7:00PMJoin us at the Maplewood Community Center Performing Arts Theater located at 2100 White Bear Avenue on Saturday, April 13 for an unforget-table night of music and entertainment! Enjoy a meld of comedy, intrigue, romance, and the great songs of the golden age of rock and roll with Love Potion #10. Presented by The White Sidewalls, Love Potion #10 tells the story of six days in 1964 at a small-town high school, through the eyes and ears of the popular local AM radio disc jockey. While “Records” Ryan pursues the never-forgotten girl of his dream, The White Sidewalls Rock n’ Roll Revue touches all the bases on a trip through the great music of 1954 through 1964, the golden age of rock and roll. Tickets ($20in advance, $25 day of show) are available for purchase at www.maplewoodarts.com. - Continued on page 3 City of Maplewood Elected Officials Will Rossbach: Mayor 651.484.5427 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Rebecca Cave: Councilmember 651.773.7059 rebecca.cave@ci.maplewood.mn.us Robert Cardinal: Councilmember 651.765.8600 bob.cardinal@ci.maplewood.mn.us Marvin Koppen: Councilmember 651.770.5391 marvin.koppen@ci.maplewood.mn.us Jim Antonen: City Manager 651.249.2050 jim.antonen@ci.maplewood.mn.us City of Maplewood 3 April 2013 May 4th is Maplewood’s Arbor Day Celebration Celebrate Arbor Day on Saturday, May 4, 10:00AM - noon, at Maplewood Nature Center located at 2659 East 7th Street. National Arbor Day is the last Friday of April, but states and communities vary the date to coincide with planting times and community activities. This year Maplewood’s celebration will feature a Tree Quest at Maplewood Nature Center. The tree quest is geared towards families and ideal for kids from three to ten years old. You’ll take a hike (with GPS units if desired), learn to identify different tree species, and find a hidden treasure. After the hike, our naturalist will provide information on emerald ash borer and the city tree purchase rebate program. This is a great time to stop by the Nature Center to ask a naturalist about tree selection, planting, and care. To register or for more information, call 651.249.2170. On The Police Scanner In February, the Maplewood Police Department responded to 1,875 calls for service. 27 Assault Cases 0 Robbery Case 34 Burglary Cases 106 Theft Cases 27 Auto Theft Cases 54 Theft from Vehicle Cases 45 Criminal Damage to Property Cases Officers also made 49 arrests for shoplifting and 15 arrests for DWI. Spring Clean Up - continued from cover SATURDAY, APRIL 20, 8:00AM - 1:00PM Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue Items Not Accepted: Leaves, branches, and other yard waste will not be accepted at the event. Please contact Allied Waste Services, the City’s contracted trash and yard waste hauler, at 651.455.8634 to set up yard waste service or one-time pick up, or go to www.ramseyatoz.com for information on disposal of yard waste at Ramsey County compost sites. Type of Load and Fee Vehicle Loads Pick-Up Truck .....................................$10.00 4’ x 8’ Trailer .......................................$20.00 Car ..................................................... $10.00 Mini Van ............................................. $15.00 Bulky Items Appliances*.........................................$15.00 Electronics ........................................... $5.00 Car Tires ............................................. $5.00 Furniture Which Cannot Be Reused ....$5.00 (couches, mattresses, chairs) *Appliances with ammonia subject to increased charge. Additional Materials Collected at No Charge • Furniture Which Can Be Reused (lightly used) – Disabled American Veterans (www.dav.org) • Bicycles (any condition) - Re-Cycle (www.re-cycle.com) • Children’s Car Seats - Re-Seat (www.recycleminnesota.org) • Carpet (dry carpet and foam padding, max. 6-foot wide roll) – Bro-Tex (www.brotex.com/carpetrecycling) • Small Engines (lawn mower, snow blower, etc. – any condition) – The Small Engine Doctors • Household Hazardous Waste – Ramsey County (www.ramseyatoz.com) Information Chris Swanson 651.249.2305 or chrisswanson@ci.maplewood.mn.us. www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recycling spring festival Presentation Church MAY 4 & 5Sat. 11:30am - 5pmSun.11:30am - 4pm Food Booths • Beer • Pull Tabs Book Booth • Silent Auction Grannie’s Attic • Theme Baskets Kiddie Land • Wine Toss Raffle $6,000 in Cash Prizes! a Sat night Acapulco RestaurantMexican Buffet Ala Carte Prices Sunday Chicken Breast Dinner$7 half $9 full a a a NEW! Kittenball Tournament & Sat. Night Bingo 7:30 -10pm Great Door Prizes Stipe Shows Carnival Rides Fri. 6 - 10pm | Sat.11:30am - 10pm | Sun. 11:30am - 4pm www.presentationofmary.org • (651) 777-8116 Church of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 1725 Kennard St. in Maplewood Coupon Good For One FREE Soft Drink- Enjoy! Council Cor n e r City of Maplewood 4 April 2013 The Council Corner is a space that is rotated monthly between the Mayor and Council members. Editorial views expressed are those of the author and may not necessarily represent or reflect the views and opinions of the City of Maplewood. Councilmembers Cave and Cardinal, Mayor Rossbach, Councilmembers Koppen and Juenemann Economic Development News By Councilmember Marv Koppen Positive economic development news in City of Maplewood begins with a focus on the Gladstone Redevelopment Plan and the excitement generated with the completion of the first phase of the Gladstone Savanna last fall with 24 acres of improved open space land and new bituminous trails for residents and neighbors to use. Work on the Savanna will continue this summer with native plantings and grasses introduced to the landscape. Currently, the owners of the Maplewood Bakery are purchasing their leased building and exploring options of improvements to the exterior of the building. Richard’s Market has been sold to Adolph’s Meat Market from Duluth who plan to expand the butcher shop offerings while improving the grocery line. The AMF Maplewood Bowl is currently for sale by its owner which may provide additional opportunities for the city to consider in its redevelopment plans. Please stay tuned on the redevelopment activities taking place in the Gladstone neighborhood. The Highway 36 and English Street interchange project will begin soon and this will impact area residents and businesses during the summer but once it is completed it will create new economic development opportunities with surrounding properties. Maplewood Mayor Will Rossbach recently attended the ribbon cutting ceremony of the new LA Fitness, the former Circuit City building, which is a new fitness center just north of Maplewood Mall which brings 50 jobs to the city according to the general manager. Across the street from LA Fitness on County Road D the city welcomed the new Pizza Ranch and DSW Shoes to the neighborhood last fall. The city welcomed the Tokyo Grill a new Asian restaurant at the corner of Cope Avenue and White Bear Avenue. Additionally, a new Popeye’s Chicken will open soon in the closed KFC site on the corner of White Bear Avenue and Beam Avenue. The corner of White Bear Avenue and County Road D was redeveloped last year as part of the White Bear Avenue Road Expansion Project and the city recently welcomed The Vitamin Store as an anchor tenant with Mattress Firm and Verizon Wireless soon to arrive. The city has received strong interest from developers and businesses for available property for development and redevelopment and that is a good sign the economy is rebounding which continues to make Maplewood a great place to live, work, shop, and play. Make it a great day in Maplewood! 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Community Service Officers Maplewood Community Service Officers (CSO’s) are uniformed non-sworn officers that assist the police department in routine department functions reporting to Maplewood Police Lieutenant Kerry Crotty. They can be seen patrolling our parks, trails and city streets or responding to non-emergency calls received by the police department. They also handle routine calls such as parking violations, minor property damage, and various other duties that do not require the response of a uniformed officer. Currently the city employs two CSO’s: Tom Kalka and Nick Krekeler. Tom Kalka a retired 3M Engineer began his employment with the city as a paid per call fire fighter in 2002, and remained with the Fire Department until 2010. In 2005, Tom was hired as a CSO. His familiarity with the city as a firefighter has been invaluable in his service as a CSO. Nick has been with the city for 5½ years as a CSO and is also a Sergeant Police Reserve. Maplewood Police Reserves assist officers in transporting arrestees to Ramsey County Jail, nighttime patrol and other related duties. Nick graduated from Metropolitan State in Law Enforcement and is pursuing a career in Public Safety. Thank you to Tom and Nick for their service and dedication to the residents of the City of Maplewood and their dedication to the Maplewood Police Department! MEMORY CARE RENTAL APARTMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE Independent, Assisted Living, and Memory Care Rental Apartments 1870 East Shore Drive, Maplewood, MN 55109 Call today to schedule lunch and a tour. 651-777-7784 Quality Care, Focus on Relationships, Beautiful Private Apartment Homes, Excellent Service... Maplewood Community Service Officers Tom Kalka and Nick Krekeler. City of Maplewood 6 April 2013 City News Rain Barrel and Compost Bin Distribution Sale ApRIL 20, 9:00AM to 1:00pM Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center Drive, Roseville Maplewood and the Recycling Association of Minnesota are hosting a rain barrel and compost bin distribution event in Roseville on April 20. The event is open to everyone. You must pre-order and pick up the rain barrel or compost bin the day of the event. The compost bins and rain barrels come with a 10-year warranty, are made from recycled content and are extremely affordable: Compost Bins - $55 and Rain Barrels - $69. To order, visit the Recycling Association of Minnesota’s website at www.recycleminnesota.org or call 952.473.0048. For more information visit the City’s rain barrel webpage at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/rainbarrels or compost webpage at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/recycling. Asian American Community Night FRIDAy, ApRIL 26 (6:00 - 10:00pM) * FRee ADMISSIoN Join us for a night of cultural performances and artistic expression at Maplewood Community Center on Friday, April 26. MCC, Mu Theater, and CHAT (Center for Hmong Arts and Talent) are teaming up for an exciting night of entertainment. Performances will begin at 6:00PM with Hmong Tiger Tales, a family friendly performance based on Hmong folk stories about tigers. This will be followed by Asian American youth performances organized and presented by CHAT, and American Bamboo, a comedic insight piece presented by Mu Theater. The evening will wrap up with a rousing performance of Mu Daiko drumming. Come in and get in on the fun of this unforgettable evening. City of Maplewood 7 April 2013 City News Maplewood IT Technology is a growing part of our everyday life, both personally and professionally. The City’s use of technology has grown substantially in the last ten years and to support this growth we have our Information Technology (IT) department. The IT department originally began out of necessity to support and maintain the systems and applications that the City uses internally along with the connectivity to these resources from our remote sites. This continues to be the area where the majority of our resources are allocated. The IT department is responsible for assisting City employees on everything from our security system to our phones along with everything that our employees do on their computers. With over 300 users at 13 different sites all using a variety of applications the 3 members of our IT department are in high demand. Another role of our IT department is the creation and dissemination of maps. These maps are used internally for planning and management and also externally in conveying vital information to our citizens. If you’ve seen a City zoning or park map you’ve seen the work of our GIS Analyst. In 2012 the Building Operations division was brought into the IT Department. Building Operations is responsible for the maintenance and up keep of City buildings. Like the rest of the department, the Building Operations division is an internal service. Currently they are involved heavily in managing the Police Department Expansion Project. This project involves the relocation of many staff members along with updates to many City buildings that will allow for the expansion of our Police Department. By managing this project internally we’re able to have a hands on approach while keeping costs at a minimum. The IT Department as a whole continues to explore new efficiencies and cost saving measures while pushing the envelope on how to better help City staff assist our customers, the citizens of Maplewood. SHLANDPRODUCTIONS Performance for a Lifetime www.ashlandproductions.org 651-274-8020 Performances February 21 - May 5 Registration now open! See our website for details. CT! Ashland Collaborative eater P ir ates The M u s icalSummerTheaterCamp SUMMER SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW! Register at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com or by calling 651-249-2230 The Maplewood Community Center offers over 500 Red Cross Swim Lessons for all ages! The zero-depth entry leisure pool is kept at a comfortable 87 degrees creating a warm swim lesson environment! City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651.249.2000 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit #32324 Twin Cities, MN********eCRWSS** ReSIDeNTIAL CUSToMeR Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format.Printed on 10% post consumer product. cccu.com HE WANTS A NEW DECK.SHE WANTS A POOL. W WE’VE LOWERED HOME EQUITY RATES TO MAKE YOU BOTH HAPPY. HOME EQUITY LINE OF CREDIT 3.25% APPLY TODAY OR YOU’LL RESENT IT LATER. (651) 225-2700l800 223-2801 Rate presented based on a 15 year term and assumes 60% loan to value (LTV). Interest rate may vary based on credit, LTV and amount ﬁnanced. Home equity line of credit is a variable-rate loan with a maximum APR of 18%. Closing costs may vary by state; the average cost is $300. Equal housing lender. RATES NOW AS LOW AS APR Maplewood Human Rights Commission Sponsors Art Contest Artwork Entries may be presented in any medium, but must portray 1 of the 30 Universal Articles of Human Rights found at: www.youthforhumanrights.org/what-are-human-rights/universal-declaration-of- human-rights/articles-1-15.html Awards Each Grade group will have 3 winners: 3-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th First place cash prize of $50, $30 for second place, and $15 third. Winners will be invited to an Award presentation Ceremony on May 14th 2013 at the Human Right Commission Meeting held at City Hall. Rules The Contest is open to Grades 3-12 in ISD 622,623,624 or homeschooled students. Deadline is April 19th. All entries must be accompanied by an official entry form located on the city website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us or by contacting Karen Guilfoile at karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us. Art work can be mailed or dropped off to: City of Maplewood, Attn: Karen Guilfoile, 1830 County Rd. B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 Submission deadline is April 19, 2013 Spring The Time Of Year To Spruce Up Your House! New Windows & Attic Insulation Can Make Your Home • More Energy Efficient and • Increase the Value (651) 203-0149 www.nwfaMN.com Hurry and Call Now. The Spring Schedule is Filling Up Fast. Buy 4 Windows Get the 5th one FREE $750 off 750 Square Ft Attic Insulation Expires 4/19/13 Expires 4/19/13