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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04 Apr 16CITY’S OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 In This Issue Spring Clean Up Senior Management Team Council Corner Fix-It Clinic Passport Processing Maplewood Parks Clean Up Saturday, April 23, 8-10 am Organize at the Maplewood Community Center The Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to participate in the annual spring clean up. Clean up materials (bags and gloves) along with coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information contact Maplewood Parks Manager, Jim Taylor at james.taylor@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2121. 2 3 4 5 8 Maplewood Police Department Focuses on Implementation of 21st Century Policing Task Force Recommendations By: Paul Schnell, Chief of Police In May of 2015, the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing issued its final report after consideration of the input from more than 100 stakeholders and subject matter experts. The Task Force was impaneled after several high-profile law enforcement incidents gained national attention. The Twin Cities has also been the focus of attention following a number of officer involved shootings. These incidents have prompted forward-looking law enforcement agencies to review policies and procedures, assess and analyze the depth of relationships between police personnel and all segments of the community, and increase training of officers in key areas. For most agencies, an effective method of ensuring organizational progress is to work toward local implementation of recommendations from the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force recommendations, along with associated action items, cover six topic areas, specified in the report as “pillars.” The six pillars are: • Building Trust and Legitimacy • Community Policing and Crime Reduction • Policy and Oversight • Officer Training and Education • Technology and Social Media • Officer Safety and Wellness Like many local law enforcement agencies, the Maplewood Police Department is initiating a review of the report’s recommendations and taking steps that will help us deliver effective and responsive service across all segments of the community. With this as the goal, the department’s two Police Commanders were recently assigned to joint oversight of the Patrol Division. Commander Dave Kvam and Commander Mike Shortreed, both veteran Maplewood police officers, will lead the department’s eight Police Sergeants and thirty Police Officers assigned to the Patrol Division. LIVING - continued on page 7 Commander Dave Kvam Commander Mike Shortreed 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.maplewoodmn.gov for the meeting schedule of the City Council, Commissions and Boards. 2 / April 2016 Elected Officials Nora Slawik: Mayor ........................................................(651) 738-7099 nora.slawik@maplewoodmn.gov Marylee Abrams: Councilmember ............................ (651) 249-2000 marylee.abrams@maplewoodmn.gov Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember .................... (651) 771-3670 kathleen.juenemann@maplewoodmn.gov Melinda Coleman: City Manager ...............................(651) 249-2055 melinda.coleman@maplewoodmn.gov Bryan Smith: Councilmember ................................... (651) 888-0085 bryan.smith@maplewoodmn.gov Tou Xiong: Councilmember ......................................... (651) 444-0531 tou.xiong@maplewoodmn.gov CITY’S OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER APRIL 2016 In This Issue Spring Clean Up Senior Management Team Council Corner Fix-It Clinic Passport Processing Maplewood Parks Clean Up Saturday, April 23, 8-10 amOrganize at the Maplewood Community Center The Maplewood Parks and Recreation Commission invites you to participate in the annual spring clean up. Clean up materials (bags and gloves) along with coffee and snacks will be provided. For more information contact Maplewood Parks Manager, Jim Taylor at james.taylor@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2121. 2 3 4 5 8 Maplewood Police Department Focuses on Implementation of 21st Century Policing Task Force Recommendations By: Paul Schnell, Chief of Police In May of 2015, the President’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing issued its final report after consideration of the input from more than 100 stakeholders and subject matter experts. The Task Force was impaneled after several high-profile law enforcement incidents gained national attention. The Twin Cities has also been the focus of attention following a number of officer involved shootings. These incidents have prompted forward-looking law enforcement agencies to review policies and procedures, assess and analyze the depth of relationships between police personnel and all segments of the commu-nity, and increase training of officers in key areas. For most agencies, an effective method of ensuring organizational progress is to work toward local implementa-tion of recommendations from the Task Force on 21st Century Policing. The Task Force recommendations, along with associated action items, cover six topic areas, specified in the report as “pillars.” The six pillars are: • Building Trust and Legitimacy • Community Policing and Crime Reduction • Policy and Oversight • Officer Training and Education • Technology and Social Media • Officer Safety and Wellness Like many local law enforcement agencies, the Maplewood Police Department is initiating a review of the report’s recommendations and taking steps that will help us deliver effective and responsive service across all segments of the community. With this as the goal, the department’s two Police Commanders were recently assigned to joint oversight of the Patrol Division. Commander Dave Kvam and Commander Mike Shortreed, both veteran Maplewood police officers, will lead the department’s eight Police Sergeants and thirty Police Officers assigned to the Patrol Division. LIVING - continued on page 7 Commander Dave Kvam Commander Mike Shortreed To advertise in this newsletter call Heidi Carey at (952) 212-7333 or email heidi@careycommunications.org. Maplewood Spring Clean Up LIVING Saturday, April 23, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue The Spring Clean Up provides Maplewood residents a way to dispose of, or recycle, items that are not accepted in the regular trash service. Items accepted include appliances, electronics, bulky metals, tires, furniture (including mattresses), carpet, bicycles, household hazardous waste, and unused or unwanted prescriptions. Residents can bring sensitive documents (bank and credit card statements, medical records, etc.) and have the documents shredded for free. Document Shredding runs from 8:00 am to noon. Residents are encouraged to bring a food or cash donation to support Second Harvest Heartland, a local food shelf. For a full list of items accepted and fees, visit the City of Maplewood’s website at www.maplewoodmn.gov/ cleanups or contact Chris Swanson, Environmental Specialist, at chris.swanson@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2305. Type of Load and Fee* Vehicle Loads Pick-Up Truck . . . . . . . . $20.00 4’ x 8’ Trailer . . . . . . . . . $25.00 Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.00 Mini Van . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15.00 Bulky Items** Appliances*** . . . . . . . . $15.00 Electronics (w/screen) . $10.00 Car Tires . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.00 Furniture Which Cannot Be Reused . . . . $10.00 (couches, mattresses, chairs) *Payment via cash or check **Bulky item charge in addition to load charge. **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) • Carpet (dry carpet and foam padding, maximum 6-foot wide roll) – Bro-Tex (www.brotex.com/ carpetrecycling) • Small Engines (lawn mower, snow blower, etc., any condition) – Small Engine Doctors • Household Hazardous Waste – Ramsey County (www.RamseyRecycles.com) April 2016 / 3 The Senior Management Team is responsible for overseeing the general management of the City. Working with City staff, the Senior Management Team works diligently to carry out the policies and procedures set by the city council and overall daily operations. We appreciate input from our citizens, if you have any questions or concerns; please feel free to contact us at any time. Meet the Maplewood Senior Management Team Melinda Coleman City Manager melinda.coleman@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2055 DuWayne Konewko Parks & Recreation Director duwayne.konewko@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2330 Mike Funk Asst. City Manager/HR Director mike.funk@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2053 Nick Carver Interim Director Environmental and Economic Development nick.carver@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2321 Steve Lukin Fire Chief steve.lukin@maplewoodmn.gove (651) 249-2802 Michael Thompson Public Works Director michael.thompson@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2403 Mychal Fowlds IT Director mychal.fowlds@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2923 Paul Schnell Police Chief/Public Safety Director paul.schnell@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 755-1520 Karen Haag City Clerk/Citizen Services Director karen.haag@maplewoodmn.gov (651) 249-2002 Fireworks • Food & Beverage Vendors Live Music by the Good For Gary Band Activities for the whole family • And More 12,000+ Attendees! Sponsorship puts your business in all marketing and advertising promotion. More Details: (651) 249-2002 or email karen.haag@maplewoodmn.gov 2016SPONSORS NEEDED. MAPLEWOOD JULY 4TH- LIGHT IT UP CELEBRATION 4 / April 2016 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 Smith and Abrams, Mayor Slawik, Councilmembers Xiong and Juenemann - MAPLEWOOD - It’s spring – time to clean up… and more. By: Councilmember Kathleen Juenemann We’ve turned the calendar to April, and it’s time to clean out the basement, garage or den. Once again the city is providing Maplewood residents with the opportunity to recycle or dispose of many unwanted, useless or worn out items you’ll find in your clean out search. Recycling options offered will include appliances, electronics, furniture (and mattresses), carpet, bicycles, tires and more. Of course, there will be trash dumpsters for all items beyond use or non-recyclable. There will also be opportunities to dispose of unused/unwanted prescriptions and household hazardous waste. In addition, free shredding of sensitive documents will be available from 8:00 am to noon. The time is Saturday, April 23rd, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm; the place is Aldrich Arena, 1850 White Bear Avenue. The fee ranges from $10 per car to $25 for a trailer. For more information contact Chris Swanson at at chris.swanson@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2305. Also on Saturday, April 23rd, from 8:00 - 10:00 am, you can help with our annual park clean up. You can pick up bags and gloves and enjoy coffee and snacks at the Maplewood Community Center before heading out to one of our parks. Spend an hour or two picking up litter/ trash, tie up the bags and leave them in the parking lot at the park. If you wish to clean up a specific park, please pre-register with Jim Taylor at (651) 249-2121 or via email at james.taylor@maplewoodmn.gov. A significant part of our year round commitment to a clean, healthy city centers around our organized trash – recycling program. For appropriate practices and regulations (e.g. cart placement, ”lid up”, etc.) please refer to chart below. As we enter the spring and summer seasons, our city is also offering multiple opportunities to learn about and enjoy nature and the environment, recreate outdoors and participate in family programs. On April 16th, from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, join Parks & Recreation and Nature Center staff for the Outdoor Family Expo at the Maplewood Community Center. Our Parks & Recreation Department will be offering numerous recreation programs, as well as Summer Day Camp. This is a busy and exciting time of year at the Maplewood Nature Center, with interesting events and programs. In addition we are a sponsor and participating in WaterFest on June 4th, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm, at Phalen Park, a great outdoor/environmental opportunity for the family. And don’t forget our wonderful Light It Up Celebration on July 4th at Hazelwood Park! Have a safe, happy, productive spring and summer! • Place at curb no earlier than 5 pm the day before collection or no later than 6 am on your service day. • Wheel your empty cart back to your house no later than 6 am the day after collection. • Place the cart at curb with the front facing the street and the handles facing your home. • Place carts at least 3 feet apart and 5 feet from parked cars. • Make sure your cart lid is fully closed and there are not extra bags of garbage next to the cart. • Store your cart behind the house, in the garage, or screen from view when not in use. • Residents that have physical challenges or other special needs may request walk up service for trash and recycling. Visit www.maplewoodmn.gov/solidwaste for more details. Trash and Recycling Cart Set Out Information April 2016 / 5 SIZE 2100 WHITE BEAR AVENUE • 651.249.2230 www.maplewoodcommunitycenter. com Getting Cabin Fever? HEAD TO THE MCC! ENJOY EVERYTHING THE MCC HAS TO OFFER - JOIN AS A MEMBER TODAY! MAPLEWOODCOMMUNITYCENTER.COM 2100 WHITE BEAR AVE • 651.249.2230 Aquatics, Cardio & Weight Centers • Drop-In Child Care Daily Locker Use • Flexible Membership Options Walking/Jogging Track • FREE Group Fitness Classes Family Friendly Atmosphere • AND SO MUCH MORE! ExpoOut d oo r F amilyExpo Maplewood Parks & Recreation presents... SATURDAY, APRIL 16 10:00am - 2:00pm • Free Family Event maplewoodcommunitycenter.com • 651-249-2230 Wildlife • Parks • Fishing • Camping First Aid • Vendors Meet a live porcupine • And More! Event will take place indoors at Maplewood Community Center OutdoorFamilyExpo Saturday, April 23, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Drive Fix-It Clinics are family-friendly events. First come, first served. Items must be carry-in — no oversized items. Please bring any tools or parts that might be helpful to fix your item. Visit www.RamseyRecycles.com for details and a list of upcoming events. Sponsored by Energize Maplewood! Team Energy Challenge. Attending this event will earn you points for your energy team. Visit www.maplewoodmn.gov/ energychallenge for more information. Maplewood Parks & Recreation has teamed up with Z Puppets Rosenschnoz for family-friendly, fun public art that puts youth at the forefront of creative community revitalization. All year long, Z Puppets’ Kid City Artist Team will bring youth together to laugh, learn, play and spark connections across cultures in Maplewood through the arts. Kid City invites the community to re-image Maplewood. Kid City programming includes: • Laughter Labs- Children ages 10 -12 years old are invited to explore humor from all angles with jokes, improv and clowning around. • Laugh In- On May 14, the entire community is invited to participate in a fun filled event at the MCC. • Teen Videographers- High school students can apply for Spring and Summer internships with Z Puppets to make mini-documentaries about Kid City. • Laughter Museums- Hee hee hee and ha ha ha. Listen to laughter from your fellow Maplewood residents at kiosks placed throughout the city. • Kid Council- Jr. High students will brainstorm, improvise, and act out solutions to real-life challenges in Maplewood which will be identified by the Mayor. Stay up to date with everything Kid City has planned via facebook, twitter, and our hashtag #KidCityMN. Welcome to Kid City! Fix-It Clinic 6 / April 2016 Maplewood Claire Mielke, DDS Peter H. Mielke, DDS Board Certied Pediatric Dentists 651.779.9002 Providing Gentle Encouragement in a Child-Friendly Atmosphere Pediatric Dentistry www.MaplewoodPediatricDentistry.com 1675 Beam Ave, Suite 202, Maplewood, MN 55109 Citizen Services Elections Division By: Karen Haag, Citizen Services Director If recent turnout at the caucuses is any indicator, the 2016 Federal Election cycle is going to be a busy one! Eligible voters can vote early by absentee ballot by mail or by visiting City Hall. You are not required to have a reason to vote by absentee ballot which begins on June 24, 2016 for the Primary Election. To vote by absentee in person, visit City Hall Elections at 1830 County Road B. If you would like to vote by mail use the online absentee ballot request or submit your completed ballot application in person, by mail, email or fax to our office. Contact information can be found on the city website at www.maplewoodmn.gov key in “absentee ballot” in the search bar and you will be directed to the ballot request application or we can assist you by calling (651) 249-2008. Interested in serving as an election judge? Contact the Citizen Services Election Division at (651) 249-2003. Watch for further election information in future editions of the Maplewood Living. Daddy Daughter Dance Girls ages 5-12 • Friday, May 6, 6:30 - 8:00 pm at the Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Avenue Dads take your daughter out and enjoy great music, dancing and goodies. The professional dance instructor will teach everyone a special dance to get the party started. Each young lady will receive a flower and a photographer will also be on site to take a complimentary FREE keepsake picture of your special day. Dads/Escorts: All Ages - Girls are welcome to bring their favorite guy (uncle, grandpa, family friend, etc.) Cost: $25/couple • $7/each additional child MCC Members: $20/couple • $5 each additional child Register by April 22 at (651) 249-2120 or (651) 249-2230. April 2016 / 7 Their specific goals include: measurably increasing proactive community engagement, deepening relationships with Maplewood’s youth and communities of color, and further improving outcomes on community problem solving efforts. While this will be an on-going effort, the department is actively engaged in a number of projects that relate to the “Six Pillars” identified in the report. Trust and Legitimacy • Tracking and posting a weekly numerical summary of police activity, including information on arrests by race and gender. • Annually posting the department’s Community Safety Survey and corresponding results. • Recruiting diverse police candidates utilizing the department’s Community Service Officer Program to attract and develop candidates. • Continued exploration and evaluation of staffing models to help officers achieve better work-life balance. • Decoupling federal civil immigration enforcement from routine local policing and daily calls for service. Policy and Oversight • Review of use of force training protocols that maintain critical use force skills and proficiency while also giving emphasis to de-escalation. • Internal review process for any use of force by Maplewood Police personnel. • Issuance of business cards on every report call and upon request, which include officer’s name, rank, badge number, phone number, and email, along with the City’s website to file a complaint, provide a commendation, or pass along information. Technology and Social Media • Maintain and expand use of the department’s Facebook page, Twitter presence, and use of NextDoor.com to provide and receive information. • Continue legislative efforts for a comprehensive body camera law that increases community trust while protecting individual privacy. • Utilization of the City’s Human Rights Commission for review and consideration of proposed policies for the use of new technologies Community Policing and Crime Reduction • Deepened engagement in multidisciplinary teams focused on victim engagement and mental health crises. • Increased levels of crisis intervention training for use in the department’s growing response to mental health crisis situations. • Development of programs, opportunities, and expectations for patrol officers to regularly and positively interact with youth and communities of color. • Assignment and tracking of strategies and outcomes at community problem solving. • Collaborate with the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office on youth diversion efforts as an alternative to juvenile justice system involvement, when appropriate. Training and Education • Increased use of scenario-based situational training as part of regular use of force training and skill development. • Implementation and use of digital crime mapping for public transparency and internal crime analysis to aid problem-solving and personnel deployment. • Training focused on bias awareness and impartial policing. • Budgeted focus on leadership development for personnel at all levels, focused on delivering effective – if not excellent - service and succession planning. • Implementation of top down and on-going training in cultural diversity that builds trust and cooperation. Officer Safety and Wellness • Continued participation in, and enhancement of, the City’s wellness program and the department’s physical training opportunities. • Exploration of an annual mental health check for all police officers to address the stressors and effects of exposure to cumulative trauma. • Implementation of an annual physical fitness test focused on growing and maintaining cardiac health and reducing work-related injuries. The above initiatives are at varied levels of development, with some easier than others to navigate and implement. As a department, we are committed to “Excellence through Service.” It is our belief that purposeful and thoughtful consideration of a 21st Century Policing action plan will position Maplewood as an industry leader and pay the dividends of community safety and well-being well into the future. As Commanders Shortreed and Kvam, and all members of the Maplewood Police Department, engage in the complex work of growing an even safer and more connected Maplewood, we seek your suggestions and feedback. Commander Dave Kvam: dave.kvam@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2603 Commander Mike Shortreed: michael.shortreed@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2604 Chief Paul Schnell paul.schnell@maplewoodmn.gov or (651) 249-2602 Continued from PG 1... Maplewood Police Department City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: (651) 249-2000 www.maplewoodmn.gov 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. LIMITED TIME OFFER GET PRE-APPROVED TODAY! 30-YEAR MORTGAGE$400 OFF CLOSING COSTS Equal Housing Lender. Offer is not available in all states. 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The cost of your U.S. passport will depend on the type of passport you request and how quickly you need it. Standard processing takes up to six weeks and the fee is $110 payable to US Department of State for any adult over the age of 16. The fee for minors is $80. Expedited processing takes up to three weeks and the fee is $170 payable to US Department of State. The expedited fee for minors is $140. Each applicant also pays a passport processing fee of $25; if passport photos are needed, our facility provides this service for $10 for a set of two passport photos. Our hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. If you need to renew your current passport that has not been expired for over 5 years and was issued when you were over the age of 16, your application must be mailed in to the US Department of State directly. You are welcome to stop by our office to pick up an application and have your passport photo taken. For additional information visit the city website at www. maplewoodmn.gov key in “passports” in the search bar and you will be directed to the Passport Information page.