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Home My WebLink About2015 -09 SepCity’s Official NEWSLETTERMAPLEWOODLiving SEPT 2015Getting Down to Business Save the dates and join the City of Maplewood at the Maplewood Community Center (2100 White Bear Avenue) for upcoming business events. Community Engagement Breakfast – October 15, 2015 (7:00 - 10:00 am) Gather with members of the community, local government officials, business leaders and educators to learn more about the state of Maplewood and what we can do together to ensure a bright and vibrant future for the city we share. A complimentary breakfast will be followed by a panel discussion moderated by Mayor Nora Slawik. This event, hosted by the City of Maplewood’s Housing and Economic Development Commission, will showcase the City’s vision for the future of Maplewood. Green Business Expo – October 27, 2015 (5:00 - 7:00 pm) Maplewood and the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce invite local businesses and professionals to network and discuss relevant environmental topics such as man- datory business recycling. Additional details on page 4. State of Maplewood Community Luncheon – January 14, 2016 (11:00 am - 1:00 pm) Join us as we celebrate Maplewood’s most notable achievements and reveal what City officials intend to accomplish in the future to ensure that Maplewood is a place where people are proud to live, work and play. Mayor Nora Slawik will share highlights and accomplishments from 2015 and lay out a vision for the future of Maplewood. To learn more about these events, visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. General Election - November 3, 2015 The Municipal General election will be held on November 3, 2015. The four candidates receiving the highest number of votes at the August 11, 2015 Primary Election will be on the General Election ballot vying for two councilmember seats. These are four year terms. Following are the results of the August 11, 2015 Primary Election: Councilmember Candidates: Paul Babin 272 Robert Cardinal 654 Diana Longrie 412 Bryan Smith 721 Tou Xiong 1,077 For additional information visit the city website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and key in “election” in the search bar or call City Clerk Karen Haag at (651) 249-2000 or via email at karen.haag@ci.maplewood.mn.us In This Issue New Teen Maker Space Fall Clean Up Council Corner Maplewood Garden Paradise Swim Lessons City Website Redesign Energize Your Business! Tuesday, September 15 7:30 to 9:30 am Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Avenue Attention Maplewood business owners – you are invited to a complimentary breakfast to learn about energy saving best practices, programs, and super-charged strategies to save substantial amounts of money. Sponsored by Xcel Energy. To reserve your space contact Shann Finwall at (651) 249-2304 or shann.finwall@ci.maplewood.mn.us. 2 3 4 5 6 7 Maplewood Seasons Inside! Frequently Called Numbers City Hall (651) 249-2000 Maplewood Community Center (651) 249-2230 Recreation (651) 249-2120 Public Works (651) 249-2400 Police Non-Emergency (651) 767-0640 Visit the city website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us for the meeting schedule of the City Council, Commissions and Boards. To advertise in this newsletter call (952) 212-7333 or email heidi@careycommunications.org. Elected Officials Nora Slawik: Mayor ........................................................(651) 738-7099 nora.slawik@ci.maplewood.mn.us Marylee Abrams: Councilmember ............................(651) 249-2000 marylee.abrams@ci.maplewood.mn.us Robert Cardinal: Councilmember ..............................(651) 765.8600 bob.cardinal@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember ................... (651) 771-3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Marvin Koppen: Councilmember .............................. (651) 770-5391 marvin.koppen@ci.maplewood.mn.us Melinda Coleman: City Manager ..............................(651) 249-2055 melinda.coleman@ci.maplewood.mn.us MAPLEWOODLiving 2 / September 2015 Ramsey County Library Has A New Teen Maker Space - The Brain Box at the Library In Maplewood Maker spaces are places where people can come together to hang out, exchange ideas, learn and share technology skills, build projects and explore. “This is the place where we are supporting teens to become future leaders,” says Amy Boese, teen librarian. “Any time you’re expanding under- standing of the world through hands-on experience, you are making. And now we have a better space in which to do it.” When you visit The Brain Box you will find a flexible space on the north end of the teen room, semi-enclosed by a glass wall. You may see reading, gaming, 3D printing, sewing, making music, painting, coding or just hanging out. Currently, Ramsey County Library is focused on teen maker spaces, but the library will incorporate adult and children’s time in the future. The Brain Box is operated by engaged volunteers, local community organizations and former teens who remain committed to the library. Since making is better through collaboration, these mentors and their expertise are key to an effective making space. The Brain Box is a great way to use your library, in addition to finding books and movies, working, meeting friends and attending programs. It is all about learning through trial and error, through practical application, through hands-on experience, and doing it collabora- tively. Making at the library means giving everyone access to tools that help them discover and innovate. What will you create at The Brain Box? The Maplewood Library is located at 3025 Southlawn Dr. Hours: Mon-Thu 10am - 9pm Fri-Sat 10am - 5pm Sun 12 - 5pm (651) 724-6003 www.rclreads.org Makers Space From The Inside Makers Sewing September 2015 / 3 Fall Clean Up Campaign - Last 4 Weeks In OctoberBulky Item Collection 50% Off! What is the Fall Clean Up Campaign? A campaign that focuses on curbside bulky item pick up and household item reuse and recycling. The main component of the campaign includes curbside collection of bulky items at 50% off the City’s trash hauling contracted rate. The event will take place Oct. 5-9, Oct. 12-16, Oct. 19-23, and Oct. 26-30. All residents that have curbside recycling are eligible to schedule bulky item pick up during the event (including townhomes and manufactured homes that have not opted into the City’s trash program). Residents who wish to use the service but are not included in the City-wide trash service (some townhomes and manufactured homes) must pre-pay via credit card. To schedule a pick up call Republic Services at (651) 455-8634. Yard Waste including leaves, grass clippings, trees and other types of plant waste are banned from the trash. Republic offers curbside yard waste pick up for $79.90 a year (weekly pick up from April through November). You can also schedule one-time yard waste pick ups for $3.50 per compostable or paper bag. Contact Republic at (651) 455-8634 for information. Ramsey County’s yard waste sites accept yard waste from residents at no charge (RamseyRecycles.com or (651) 633-EASY (3279) answered 24/7.) Back Yard Composting is permitted in Maplewood. Compost bin or pile must be located in the rear or side yard, be at least 5 feet from the property line, and not pose a nuisance to the neighbors (www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/compost). Electronics and Appliances cannot be placed in the trash. Republic collects appliances and electronics curbside for a small fee (see above). Retailers in the metro area will take back appliances and electronics for free or for a small fee (RamseyRecycles.com or (651) 633-EASY (3279) answered 24/7.) Ramsey County A to Z Guide outlines reuse, recycling, and disposal methods for items from A to Z. Bulky Items Price* Bathtub (cast iron) $12.00 Bathtub (steel or fiberglass) $10.00 Bed (headboard/floorboard) $6.00 Bed Frame $5.00 Book Case $7.00 Couch $9.00 Couch w/ hide a bed $12.00 Desk $7.00 Dining Room Table $10.00 Dresser $7.50 End Table $5.00 Grill (charcoal) $5.00 Grill (gas - no propane tanks) $7.50 Hutch $10.00 Kitchen Chair $3.75 Kitchen Table $10.00 *50% Event Price Reduction Shown Bulky Items Price* Lawnmower or snow thrower $12.00 (liquids must be drained) Love Seat $10.00 Mattress or Box Spring (king size) $12.00 (queen size) $12.00 (twin size) $7.50 Office Chair $5.00 Recliner/ EZ Chair $7.50 Roll of Carpet (cut down so $2.50 one person can handle it) Tire $10.00 Tire with rim $12.00 Toilet $7.00 Appliances $15.00 Electronics $15.00 *50% Event Price Reduction Shown Townhomes and Manufactured Homes can opt into the City’s trash plan at any time. Visit the City’s trash webpage for information: www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/trash Household Hazardous Waste products contain harmful materials and should be disposed of properly (including products used to clean or maintain your home and car or control animals and insects). Ramsey County has a year-round collection site at 5 Empire Drive, St. Paul or a seasonal site at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood every Fri. & Sat. in Oct. (RamseyRecycles.com or (651) 633-EASY (3279) answered 24/7.) Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Saturday, April 23, 2016, at Aldrich Arena in Maplewood. 4 / September 2015 COUNCILCORNER 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 Cardinal and Abrams, Mayor Slawik, Councilmembers Koppen and Juenemann - MAPLEWOOD - By: Councilmember Marylee Abrams Recycling and sustainability are watch words at the City of Maplewood. We have been recognized as a Step 4 Minnesota GreenStep City, which is a voluntary program to promote sustainable best business practices in municipalities. Our newest Fire Station was built with green building products, and in 2013 we adopted a green building code. Our citizens recycle at a very high rate in comparison to neighboring cities. City staff members participate on a Green Team, working together on environmental issues at a city operations level. They set goals and objectives and promote sustainable operating practices at work in City buildings. Maplewood residents, it is your turn to get involved with our new Energize Maplewood! energy challenge. Energize Maplewood! is a six month challenge co- sponsored by the City and Xcel Energy. Through energy actions, tracking, and friendly competition, participants will work to be the “biggest loser” and reduce their energy footprint, and receive prizes for participating. Talk to your neighbors and create a team. More information is located on the City website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/ energychallenge or you can call Environmental Planner Shann Finwall at (651) 249-2304 or via email at shann.finwall@ci.maplewood.mn.us. Business owners aren’t left out on going green or implementing sustainable practices. A new law change effective January 1, 2016 requires certain businesses to recycle. Minn. Stat. 115A.151 requires commercial buildings with classified businesses that contract for four cubic yards or more of solid waste, to now recycle paper, glass, plastic and metal. A qualified business that does not recycle will face fines. Maplewood is co-hosting a Green Business Expo with the White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce at the Maplewood Community Center on October 27, 2015 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Mandatory business recycling will be discussed, and there will be an opportunity for business owners to sign up for waste reduction audits and apply for grants of up to $10,000.00 to assist them in complying with the new law. More information about the Green Business Expo is on our website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/greenbusiness or you can call Tom Snell, White Bear Area Chamber of Commerce Executive Director at (651) 429-8593 or via email at tom@whitebearchamber.com. Maplewood is a leader in green practices and as you can see we truly walk the green walk, we don’t just talk the green talk. We are proud of our green commitment and know it saves energy and money, leading to a brighter future for our residents. Maylee Abrams 1736 East Cope Ave, Maplewood Is Your Smile Portrait Ready? That’s our specialty. DENTISTRY FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY (651) 770.3831www.maplewooddental.com MAPLEWOODDENTAL ASSOCIATES, P.A. September 2015 / 5 Costumes 2839 White Bear Ave. N Maplewood, MN Plus_Not just your ordinaryHalloween Shop Open Year-Round Tel. (651)-748-1185 Simply put ... you won’t find a larger selection of Costumes and costume accessories anywhere. !!! A Maplewood Garden Paradise For Fish and Flora Steve and Pauline Danielson are former music educators who moved to Maplewood 19 years ago. Steve has been designing and installing landscapes in the metro area for 25 years. They have been members of the Minnesota Water Garden Society since 2005. Pauline is the current co-chair of the annual MWGS Water Garden tour and Steve has spoken on Garden Design. When they purchased their Maplewood home in 1996, the yard had seven large trees with little to no landscaping. The house was in a wonderful neighborhood but offered little privacy from the road, neighbors, and the cemetery behind them. That’s when Steve put his many years of artistic and creative landscape background to work. “Steve creates picturous views and has a vision for his projects. He thinks about how the water will sound when creating his water gardens.” said Pauline The residential setting displays a unique mixture of shrubs and evergreens combined with perennial gardens. There are four water features: a container water garden by the front door, a small pond in a perennial setting, a fountain in a small pond, and a large pond with a waterfall. Each feature has its own purpose in the design of the landscape. The water gardens are filled with koi, goldfish, and other aquatic wildlife. The fish remain in the ponds all year round and are dormant once the water temperatures start to dip below 50°F. Steve said, “The fish are fun and are like our pets. They come to greet you when you feed them.” Water gardens are also very beautiful in the winter as most of the pond freezes over and icicles form. A highlight of the large pond area is a stucco wall which creates a garden room. The large pond has a small island, fish, and flagstone steps leading to the upper pond area where one can cross the waterfalls on stone steppers. Another feature of this residential landscape is the variety of plant material. They include several different magnolias, Japanese maple trees, unique evergreens, iris, lilies, daylilies, and a secluded room for the vegetable garden. The Danielson’s vegetable garden is a great option for people who don’t have a large yard. - Continued on Page 8 Pauline, Steve, and daughter Claire Danielson Standing In Front of Their Landscape Garden Large Stucco Wall that Outlines the Garden Room Water Garden That Includes A Running Fountain and Koi Fish 6 / September 2015 Maplewood Saturday, September 26 9:00AM-10:00AM: Check-In/Pre-Race Activities Benefiting Maplewood Parks & Recreation Youth Scholarship Fund Rec Run 3k/5k Kids - come as your favorite cartoon character or superhero! How to Register: Online: https://apm.activecommunities.com/maplewoodmn/Home Phone: 651.249.2230 or 651.249.2120 • In Person: 2100 White Bear Avenue Register by Sept. 14 for a shirt and child’s award! Thank You Sponsors Fire Truck & Police Car Tours • Krazy Hair Will Hale & the Tadpole Parade Concert Temporary Tattoos • Nature Crafts • Yard Games Stretches led by MCC Personal Trainer 10:00AM: Race Starts 11:00AM: Race Awards Race Fee: $30.00 One Adult & One Child (under 16 yrs.) Family: $75.00 (max of 4 children) At the Maplewood Community Center Come run the Gateway Trail! The YMCA And Maplewood Community Center Have Partnered To Offer Best-In-Class Aquatics Programs For The Entire Family • Day, evening and weekend classes to fit your family’s schedule • Expertly trained certified instructors • Small instructor-to-student ratios • Parent/child, preschool, school age, teen and adult classes • Emphasis on pool exploration, stroke development, and safety techniques • Accelerate your child’s learning with classes that meet more than once per week Members - $64 Non-Members - $79 FOUR Easy Ways to Register! • Email Contact Jana Krautkramer at Jana.Krautkramer@ci.Maplewood.mn.us • Online https://activenet004.active.com/maplewoodmn/ • In-Person MCC Customer Service 2100 White Bear Avenue • By Phone (651) 249-2230 During MCC Customer Service Hours Monday 9am-7pm; Tuesday-Thursday 9am-5pm Session Begins September 14. CLASSES FILL QUICKLY. REGISTER TODAY! Free! Maplewood Movie Night FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18: The Incredibles Movie begins at 7:15 pm • Pre-movie games at 6:30 pm At Wakefield Park: 1590 Frost Ave. Join us for a fun family night out. Concessions, activities and games before the movie. Don’t forget to bring your chair, blanket, and bug spray. Music in the Barn Live Music Featuring King WiLKies DreaM gates open 5:30pM • Music Begins 7:00pM FriDay, octoBer 9 at Bruentrup FarM 2170 county roaD D MapLeWooD, Mn 55109 Relax on the historic grounds of the Bruentrup Farm while enjoying delicious cocktails and food (addi- tional fee). Then enjoy live music in the beautifully restored barn. King Wilkie’s Dream is a group of long- time music professionals creating a new sound and a big noise in the world of acoustic music. “Soulful, bluesy, rootsy are only a few adjec- tives that apply to KWD.” Space is limited and you must have a ticket to participate in this event. $5.00 presaLe $10.00 Day oF shoW Presale tickets will be available at the event at will call only. Get your tickets today! 2014 SELL OUT EVENT! Call 651.249.2230 or 651.249.2120 https://apm.activecommunities.com/maplewoodmn/Home September 2015 / 7 City Redesigns Website The City of Maplewood is pleased to announce that it is launching its re-designed website on October 5th, 2015. Over the past four months staff has been redesigning the look and feel of the website along with how the site is organized. The new site will be more user friendly, allowing visitors to find what they’re looking for in a much more intuitive manner. The site will also include a design that is mobile friendly to allow for easier viewing on your tablet and/or phone. With the new platform the City of Maplewood will also be able to increase its community engagement and enhance the communication between residents and the local government by utilizing new tools. Tools to help you request services from the City, engage in discussions with the City and other residents and apply for City job postings online will all be part of the new website. Along with the site re-design the City will also be updating our web address as part of the roll-out. When the new site goes live on October 5th you’ll now be able to find us at www.maplewoodmn.gov. We’re very excited about the new address as it’s much easier to remember than the current www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Stay tuned for further details on the new site roll-out as we near the October 5th go-live date. 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From Pg 5: A Maplewood Garden Inside, this quaint area includes a straw bale garden, potatoes, tomatoes, peppers, and apple trees that are trained to grow against a garden shed wall. “When you don’t have a lot of space you need to grow things up.” Steve said Steve is always on the hunt for unique items that he can reclaim and use in his gardens. He modified a wooden chair that now serves as a herb chair for rosemary, basil, and oregano. He took a set of silver forks and made them into a wind chime. “As a collector you are always collecting and searching for that special item,” said Steve. Other items that Steve likes to use in his gardens are rain chains and rain barrels for water conservation. The chain transports the rain downward and deposits it into the barrel. Steve placed a wooden door on the stucco wall by the stone stairs that he says “leads to nowhere but we call it the stairway to heaven.” On the other side of the door is the cemetery that used to be in full view. The Danielson’s yard was featured on the 2007 & 2009 MWGS Water Garden Tour. You can reach Steve via email at psdanielson@msn.com. Entrance to the Vegetable Garden Herb Chair Rain Barrel