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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2007 - 07 JulNEWS July 2007 Together We Can! MAPLEWOODÕS JULY 4TH EVENT WEDNESDAY,JULY 4, 2007 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2007 5:00-10:30 PM Mark your calendars for Tuesday, August 7 ATHAZELWOOD PARK 1663 County Road C and get ready to party in your neighborhood! The Maplewood Police Department and the Maplewood FREE ADMISSION! FireDepartment areencouraging city neighborhoods to celebrate National Night Out by hosting a block party between the hours of 5:00 and 8:00 pm. To host a block party, contact Pauline Staples at 651.249.2103 and an application will be sent to you. National Night Out Against Crime is a positive program and we hope that your neighborhood will participate. RAMSEY COUNTY FAIR The Fourth of July is a day for family fun. Celebrate America's 229th birthday with delicious food, fun games July 11-15 FREE ADMISSION! andcontests for the whole family,and a phenomenal White Bear Avenue Parade: July 12 at 7:00 pm fireworks display. The big stage will feature Cedar Avenue The annual Ramsey County Fair is back for five days of This is the Twin Cities most exciting big band!!! Big Band. fun-filled activities at the County Fairgrounds on White Going strong for more than 15 years the 16 piece Cedar Bear Avenue 1 mile south of Hwy 36 in Maplewood. Ave Big Band has a great dance library. Join your There will be a variety of entertainment Ð bands on stage, neighbors in celebrating this spectacular event at kids can be Òfarmer for the dayÓ, childrenÕs petting zoo, Hazelwood Park. Get ready to oohh and ahhhh...this talent contest, fireworks, carnival rides, and a parade. years fireworks display will be phenomenal! Other fair highlights - commercial exhibits, carnival rides, food vendors, beer and bingo and more. For a complete Cedar Avenue Big Band: 7:30 - 10:00 pm list of events, call the county fair office at 651. 770.2626 Fireworks Display: 10:00 pm or visit the web site at www.ramseycountyfair.com For more information, call 651.249.2103. Fair opens at 5:00 pm on Wednesday and Thursday and Noon the rest of the week. D ear Friends and Neighbors By Mayor Diana Longrie Greetings! The month of July can be ainÓ and assist in finding solutions forAs always, I very hectic, exciting month, filled withcommunity problems or neighborhoodwelcome one and fun,picnics, family reunions andissues. The majority of these meat andall to attend the celebrations. However, itÕs also a timepotato issues never make themonthly CitizenÕs for reflecting on our CountryÕs birthnewspapers, are not glamorous, orForum hosted by the and the courage of our forefathers toare important at the state or federalMayor, held the first Saturday of Òbuck the systemÓ, to set forthlevel. But they are the issues thateach month, at Maplewood City Hall inalienable rights for all citizens of theaffect us every day because we livein the Maplewood Room from 10:00 new country, and to enact documentshere. Finding creative, functionalam to noon, to call me at that have guided us for over 230 years. solutions for community problems or651.774.1490 neighborhood issues at the local levelor to send an email to Benjamin Franklin and our founders leads to the quality of life we havemayorlongrie@yahoo.com. knew that Democracy is messy, come to enjoy in Maplewood i.e.Best Regards! Diana Longrie challenging, and often frustrating. having our city being clean, green However, when people work together, and safe. 2007 Filing For exchange ideas, voice their opinions, and become involved in the process,My involvement in my community Candidacy For City truly extraordinary things can bestarted once upon a time long ago Council Member accomplished! as an Òarmchair council memberÓ watching the Council meetings on Ibelieve empowering and engaging public access TV, attending the State Statutes citizens in their local government is occasional meeting, and speaking to require that if an issue of the Council from time to time at morethan 1.) ease of accessibility to the Visitor Presentations. Then in 2001, I twice the process; 2.) feeling welcome and was inspired by the announcement of number of heard; and 3.) transparency and the filing period to run for City Council. individuals to availability of information upon which That day,back in 2001, was a be elected to to make decisions. This Council has pivotal moment for me Ð the realization aCity office supported numerous initiatives, both ofthe opportunity to move from my file for staffand council generated, which role as an armchair councilperson to nomination support a commitment to engaging taking a leadership role in crafting for an available office their names shall and empowering the citizens of the solutions for my community as a be placed upon the primary ballot for an Maplewood. council person with a vote. election to be held on September 11, With the City broadcasting all 2007. If not, therewill be no primary If the time has come for you, too, to Council meetings, workshops, election. pursue a leadership role in crafting commission and board meetings on the solutions for our community as a An individual who is eligible and desires the CityÕs public access TV channel, council person with a vote, I invite to become a candidate for an office to the improved City web site, and you to give it a go! The filing fee is be voted for at the municipal primary automatic email update notification $5.00 and there are two, 4 year term, election shall file an affidavit of candidacy features, we have better, more Òuser positions open. The filing period is with the municipal clerk. Two council friendlyÓ tools for residents to be July 3 through July 17, 2007 at 5:00 member positions (Rebecca Cave and informed and interact with their city pm and the candidacy papers are Will Rossbach) areopen for filing. These government. These powerful outreach available at City Hall. If you have arefour-year terms. The filing period initiatives to our citizens promote questions concerning the time commitment, begins on July 3, 2007 and will close at making MaplewoodÕsgovernment challenges and rewards of being a 5:00 pm on Tuesday,July 17, 2007. moreeffective and moreaccountable. Council Member, just call me! I would There is a filing fee of $5 payable to the These tools can, and do, change the love to answer your questions. City of Maplewood. balance of power - giving Maplewood citizens moresay in developing theIn closing, the Fourth of July is just If you have questions, contact City Clerk public policy for their community. one day set aside to celebration of Karen Guilfoile at 651.249.2002 our principles of freedom. I ask you to karen.guilfoile@ci.maplewood.mn.us or As residents we should never be celebrate our principles of freedom Deb Schmidt at 651.249.2105 afraid to roll up our sleeves to Òchip each and every day. deb.schmidt@ci.maplewood.mn.us HOME SWEET HOME Dear Residents By Councilmember Erik Hjelle IMPROVEMENTS Feeling the need to expand your Iwould like to continue on the theme started last issue sweet HOME HOME space? Are you considering by Councilmember CaveÕs wonderful announcement freshening up the outside that Wipers Recycling is relocating to Maplewood. of your home? Most of Wipers Recycling plans to hire 300 employees. On these projects require May 1, Midway Chevrolet moved from St. Paul to building permits in the Maplewood and merged with Merit Chevrolet. City of Maplewood. The According to Midway Chevrolet owner Tom Krebsbach, process of sumitting and his property tax bill in St. Paul finally forced him to obtaining these permits is find another location. Krebsbach is the new General Manager/Partner of Merit Chevrolet which includeseasy. Our Building Inspections both Midway and Merit Chevrolet sales and service Department provides a thorough plan operations. The new dealership is open for vehicle review of your proposed work and repair service from 7AM to 2:30AM (thatÕs right 2:30 conducts on-site inspections to assure a AM!) Monday to Thursday. Friday service hours are safe, code-complaint project. Permits are required 7AM to 5PM and Saturday 8AM to 12Noon. Call for additions, siding, roofing, decks, sheds, pools, garages, 651.739.4400 for sales and more information. window replacement, gas appliance replacement, basement finishes and more. If you have questions about building permits, Beam Avenue will soon be welcoming two new call our Building Inspections Department at 651.249.2300. businesses, Costco and CarMax. Costco is a leader in retail shopping with a large selection of items at FIRE WORKS REGULATIONS low prices. I cannot believe the excitement Costco hasgenerated among residents! CarMax is a Fortune Summer is here and so is the fun that comes with it. The use of 500 company that features ÒNo HaggleÓ pricing and fireworks in the State of Minnesota is legal but therearerules. is the largest seller of used cars in the country. Maplewood ¥You must be 18 years of age to purchase fireworks is THE place to purchase a car. From Audi to Volkswagen, (you do not need to be 18 years of age to use fireworks) Maplewood offers many choices for everyone. ¥Children need to be supervised by an adult ¥Anyone under the age of 18 caught purchasing fireworks will As the list of new businesses coming to Maplewood have the fireworks confiscated. The sales person and or the grows, we welcome them to our city and hope that business owner that sold the fireworks to the under age person you will shop locally.Supporting local businesses can be fined and lose their license to sell fireworks. helps everyone! Maplewood offers businesses a The stable environment. Our business friendly city services fireworks that can be sold and used are the type that DO NOT including specialized retail Policing, top-notch EXPLODE or AERIALTYPE. Fire/Medical services, and a Public Works crew that The use of fireworks is NOT PERMITTED on public property ¥ keeps roads and services flowing through storms and (i.e. parks, road, alleys, schools, government property). road construction. In June, Maplewood reaffirmed its The city wants everyone to have fun, but be safe. For more Aa2bond rating with MoodyÕs. With only 2 higher information, call Butch Gervais, Assistant Chief/FireMarshal at ratings available from MoodyÕs, Maplewood is proud 651.249.2804. to show its continued economic strength and fiscal stability. BE A GOOD NEIGHBOR New businesses, increased city street re-construction Your help is needed to keep the City of projects, increased Public Safety staffing, stable Maplewood a safe and healthy property tax rates, Maplewood provides BOTH community where all those who live, wonderful working and living opportunities. Be safe work or visit can experience a sense of and have a wonderful summer! pride and well being. Those who own, lease, occupy or are in control of NEW! 3-MONTH MEMBERSHIPS property are responsible for meeting WITH NO JOINERS FEE residential community standards and neighborhood expectations. The City of Maplewood now has a Adult Membership $134 plus tax full time Code Enforcement Officer to help keep Maplewood Family Membership $185 plus tax ÒA Great Place To Be.Ó Join Today! 651.249.2230 Code Enforcement Complaints Rates are based on the resident rate. 24 Hour Code Enforcement Complaint Line: 2100 White Bear Avenue Maplewood, MN 55109 651.249.CODE (2633) www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/code www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com Nominate Your Neighborhood For FREE Buckthorn Pick-up! MARK YOUR Last fall marked the fifth consecutive year of MaplewoodÕs CALENDAR! Buckthorn Removal program. Residents removed over 180 yards of this invasive shrub from City Meetings: yards and woods last year alone. City Council Meetings This year, you can nominate your Council meeting at 7:00pm July 9 & 23 neighborhood for FREEcurbside pick-up of buckthorn only. This service Community Design Review Board will be available to every neighborhood with at least three households July 10 & 24 at 6:00pm per block. More information about buckthorn removal is available on Environmental & Natural Resources Committee the Nature CenterÕs website: www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/nc, or call the July 5 at 4:45pm Buckthorn Hotline at 651.249.2188. Historical Preservation Commission July 19 at 7:00pm FLICEK PARK COMMUNITY BUCKTHORN PULL: Housing & Redevelopment Authority Saturday, October 13, 9 am.-1 pm. Groups Welcome! WeÕll pull July 11 at 7:00pm Parks & Recreation Commission buckthorn in the morning (kids 11+) and cut and herbicide in the Junly 18 at 7:00pm afternoon (adults only). Training and refreshments provided. Call the Planning Commission buckthorn hotline for more information and to register.July 3 & 17 at 7:00pm MayorÕs Forum July 7 at 10:00am-noon MAPLEWOOD RECREATION SUMMER KICKS All meetings are held at City Hall,1830 County Road B East,Maplewood. SOCCER LEAGUEÑ Grades K-2 If you have basic cable service,all City Kick up your summer fun with soccer! All teams will play a ten (10) game Commissions,information and programs can season of controlled scrimmages. Games will be played at various Maplewood be viewed on Channel 16. Parks on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 5:45 pm and 7:00 pm. The All City Council meetings will be rebroadcast at Cancellations will be posted online at summer session is scheduled to begin on July 19 and end on August 21 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us pending no weather related make-ups. The scrimmages will last one hour with the first 15 to 20 minutes devoted to drills and skill development. The hallmark of this program is the emphasis on informal controlled scrimmages, instruction, participation and fun. For more information, call Jim Taylor at 651.249.2121. Registration Opens: June 20 Registration Deadline: July 6 Register: at the Maplewood Community Center Grade KActivity # 2710.200 2100 White Bear Ave., or call 651.249.2230. Grade 1Activity # 2710.201 Grade 2Activity # 2710.202 Fee: $45 Residents: $40 CITYOFMAPLEWOOD PRSRT STD Mayor: U.S. POSTAGE Diana Longrie651.774.1490diana.longrie@ci.maplewood.mn.us PAID Council Members: Permit #4903 Kathleen Juenemann651.771.3670kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Erik Hjelle651.217.2172erik.hjelle@ci.maplewood.mn.us St. Paul, MN Will Rossbach651.484.5427will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us *******ECRWSS** Rebecca Cave651.773.7059rebeccacave1@hotmail.com POSTALCUSTOMER City Manager: Greg Copeland651.249.2050greg.copeland@ci.maplewood.mn.us CITY HALL 1830 County Road B East, Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone 651.249.2000 Fax 651.249.2009 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us DEPUTY REGISTRAR AND PASSPORT HOURS Monday Ð Friday: 8:00 am Ð 4:30 pm Printed on recycled paper. Saturday: 8:00 am Ð 12:00 noon Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format.