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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2009 - 04 Apr• MAY DAY CELEBRATION Friday, May 1 at 4:34PM at the Maplewood Nature Center • FIOME & GARDEN E7(PO Saturday, May 2 at 12:04-4:fl4PM at the Maplewood Community Center • PETERSON FAMILY CONCERT Saturday, May 9 at 7:3flPM at the Maplewood Community Center • JULY 4TH- .NEW? ALLAMERICAN LUMBERJACK SHOW & FIREWORKS Jim Antanen's career spans a number of years of public service. He is a veteran of the US Navy. He began his career in 5artell as the City Administrator and then served as City Manager in Vermillan, South Dakota. He served for 12 112 years as the City Manager in Moorhead, Minnesota and received significant acknawledgementlor his professional handling of the Red River Valley Floods during 1997 in Moorhead. He relocated to Davis, California, a university city of 66,409 residents in 2001, where he served far five years as their City Manager. In 2Q06, Jim left Davis, California to serve as an Executive Recruitar prior to accepting his appointment to the City Manager position in Maplewood. • TASTE OF MAPLEWOQO Jim is currently working to relocate his family from California to Minnesota. Jim can be contacted at Thursday, August 13 with Lamont City Hall at 651.249.2050 or at Jim.Antonen a~ci.maplewoatl.mn.us. After two weeks on the jab Mr. Cranston & Radix C]isney Antonen stated his primary objective will be to provide stability in city government, Maplewaad's City Council and staff are excited to welcome Mr. Antonen to his new position as City Manager. Inside: City Council Tv Review Wetland Protection ordinance Are wetlands and wildlife habitat _ Home ~ Garden Expo important to you? Do you live !~ 4 Special Events adjacent to ar own property near a wetland? If the answer is yes to either of these questions, you may be interested in attending the City Council's upcoming public hearings regarding a proposed wetland ordinance amendment: ~ ~ -~' r: - rsr, ~ First Reading 4f the Ordinance: Dag Parks Monday, April 13, 7:4flPM ar later Second Reading of the Ordinance: ~ . , , • . ~ , Monday, April ~7, 7:4{]PM or later ~ The Foreclosure Crisis 9 Horne School Programs Wetlands are an integral part of our ~ ' `:~~~'~ ~~ ~ ~~ t1r~f ~`~~~~' , , ~ ' ` r4 ` d' ~`~ environment. They provide critical ~` ~r' ''~ ~°`Q++~' °~~ ~~r~t~ " ~' wildlife and aquatic habitat, help maintain water quality by filtering pollutants and reducing flooding, antl provide open space for recreation, education, and aesthetic enjoyment. The City of Maplewood has 300 or mare wetlands in its boundary. In order to protect this important resource the Maplewaad Enviranmenfal and Natural Resources Commission reviewed Maplewaad's existing wetland ordi- nance and has recommended modifications of the ordinance to the City Council. Welcomes New City Manager The City Council began the process to review cartdidates for a permanent City Manager in November 2008. On f~~~anday, March 9, 2408, Jim Antonen was sworn in to the ~aositian. {City Council To Review Wetland Protection Ordinance continued an page 5j City Hall Maplewood Meting Schedule Make a statement in your community. Reach over - - 18,X}{1 homes, businesses, and apartments with the Qifieial Maplewood City Newsletter. The entire newsletter is featured an the city website. Far mare information, contact Heidi Carey at 651.249.2021 ar ^ heidi,carey@ci.maplewaod.mn,us. Thank you to ~ the advertisers wh©support this publication! City Cauncil Monday, April 13 & 2T at 6:30PM City Cauncil Workshop: Monday„April 6 at S:OOPM Citizen Porum: Saturday, April 4 at 10:OOAM Environmental & Natural Resource Commission: Tuesday, April 7 at 5:15PM Planning Commission: Tuesday, April 7 & 21 at 7:OOPM Community 17esign Review Board: Tuesday, April 14 & 28 at 6:flOPM Park. Commission: Wednesday, April 15 at T:ODPM Housing & RedevelopmentAuthority: Wednesday, April 8 at 7;OOPM Historical Preservation Commission: Thursday, April 1fi at l:OOPM All City Cauncil and Commission meetings are broadcast live an Channe9 16 and are rebroadcast an a schedule that is posted at www.ci.maplewoad,mn.us. Any meeting cancellations are pasted an the City's website. ~~~, ~ , . ~ ~` ~a n ~~ ~ ~~ 9y0 NBletra AvBrn19 T7oM Oaktlale. MN 55128 651-702-3978 252{! Wflrte Saar Aveltu9 Mapfewaad, MN 551174 $41-777-7872 B01 Carlson Parkway, Slate i5S Miraietpnka. MN 5§3~5 4S?DES-929f1 Wxryv.pr~pernnbaMt.GOm. FRR f~~]TSPE~AI~T L~1 '~ Life wef! and prosper. City of NCaplewoad ~ April 20fl9 MARLEWQOD C~]MMUNITY CENTER > ' _ _ .., ~ ~ , SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2DQ9 1~:DD - 4:DDPM FREE ADMISSIQNI Maplewood Community Center, 2'IDO White 13earAvenue Whether you are remodeling, rebuilding, relocating or just reinvesting in your hams, the Maplewood Community Center Home and Garden. Expo is the place for you, offering something for everyone from the do-it-yourself specialist to the hopeless homeowner in need of a little (or a lotl} of help, this event is a great opportunity to learn mare about home and garden projects of all shapes and sizes. See the latest products and services that contractors, housing experts, remodeling gurus, and landscaping masters have to offer. Talk with specialists and visit vendor booths specifcally designed to help homeowners considering improvement projects, landscaping or a new home purchase, This family-friendly event will include Home Depot bird house building for the kids and educational seminars on a variety of home and garden projects for the adults! And the best part of all? It's all FREE! FREEI ATTEND BOTH SESSI©NS: 1,15PM -Carina McCall Schafer & Carrie Troske from Remax Tricks of The Trade: Secrets of Selling In Today's Market 2:15PM -Generation Green Contractors Moneysaving Renewable Energy Systems and Eca-friendly Materials. Learn just how easy and affordable it can be. Call 651.2~t9.21 D3 for more information. Spriinr~ +Clean-up Day Saturday, April 25, 7:OOAM to 1:DOPM In the Aldrich Arena parking lot at 1850 White bear Avenue Maplewood residents, with proof of residency, will be able to dispose of appliances, tires, construction debris, mattresses, furniture, car parts; scrap metal, other assorted junk, and all electronic equipment such as televisions,. computers, monitors and cell phones. Id0 BRUSH OR TREE WASTE WILL BE ACCEPTI=D. In conjunction with Maplewoad's Spring Clean-up Day, Ramsey County will be collecting household hazardous waste items including ^il, antifreeze, and paint free of charge. Ramsey County will also be accepting these materials on April 24 from 10:DDAM to 6:40PM Bicycles in any condition will be collected by Re-Cycle, a used bicycle shop in Minneapolis. A re-used bicycle saves approximately 175 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions by reducing the need to produce a new bicycle. Far more information, visit re-cycle.com. In conjunction with this event, Maplewood will also be sponsoring a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Containers will be set up to collec# food items. Tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and vegetables, infant items, dried foods and cash are needed. CLILLECTI{]N FEES tCASH QR CHECK ONLY TYPE t)F L(]AD E-WASTE Cars without a trailer $15 Televisions $10 Cars with a trailer $2D ComputerlMonitor $15 Pickup Trucks $2[] Printers $5 Large loads $5D plus DVDIVCR $10 INDIVIDUAL ITEMS Car tires an ar off rims $4 Appliances $15 For more information, call 651.249.24D0. 651.770.091 wwwr.maplewoodwEiitetiearchirn.~nm 25tiLl 4Vhite Bear A~•enue, h~aplervcx~~j M~.F~c~ti. ~ yi~~ ~~AR City of Maplewood ~ April 20fl9 It is shameful that the Press is also silent on these efforts. It is even more concerning when your own government is gripped by fear a.nd closes its' doors by limiting and distorting the truth. When our founding fathers created this country, they established many checks and balances. Sadly now we must fight to try and protect the People from the very government that they themselves created. The wonderful patriots at www.friend- sofmaplewood.com have agreed to post the article I wrote and submitted. l am sure that yet. another story on recycling or rain gardens can easily be substituted and the vast majority of people will never discover what is really happening in their city. Waodburrning smoke restrictions, more lawsuits, mare tax increases, wetland ordinance changes the real truth, etc... Remember and never forget those that have fought and died so that we may live free, for now... Disclaimer; I am not running for re-election and I am proud to have NEVER accepted political $$$ from anyone. Editorial Qisclaimer: The views expressed are #hose of the aWthvr and may net necessarily represent lar reflect the views and opinions of the City of Maplewood. Don't Miss This Years First Eyer .. All American LumberJack Shaw at the July 4th Celebration! Great family fun stacking at 4:OaPM at Hazelwood Park, 1663 East County Road C. Fireworks display at dusk, food vendors, and competitive games...SAVE THE DATE! For more information, call 651.249.2125. [)EITA nEY7AL dF ~sll`NrSURA +Wlaplewoo Mall d A ,~ ~13~~n1$y~ ~1"Il ~ Q t~:vv - r~;ao ~ + rake your photo kvilh rheBunny. Delta Dental'srboth Fairy wIU give a ~ ~ free toothhlush andtoathpaste Sample to scary child. lirfng a nanperlshable a food item to donate to Second Harwest Heartland and sign up tQ vrln a faflllt0115 ~I~ ' H~llhy5pringBasket. . ill c:ulate and sugary Ireal S- 1 here are also many ways fa r Ifl[e he>slttny Spf111~ t1~ISltS that arc 1UYY 111 511ga1 buR ~il~jl Of4 fllnl I i7.j4 r: F,t ~n~F:~t. 1 /~ Nutfll~9us nd! dudllY pQrd 4r fao Ealnhr Hiaik 5ugerIE51 gum ~ nd h nwd [ it H ndheld games, play ng and luring hooks, rmM s rna~c markets and sl:[kPrs • Plas[Ic dlnasa rs dolls, s[uRrd animals ti~ ~ r u act on Agures ~ 9each pa 1s6 shorels, lump nip h la hoops, sidrrra[k ~ rha:k, fn shecs, huhhles, 6x115 and kllcs • G+h eertlfira[eS lnr movies, water parks ;sr'd sv<*rtl~yt enb • soots • Cn9, fN.WS arttl tell pho+.r aarssorirs ~ ~` BANKRl.1PTCY, FAMILY. CRIMINAL.DI,]I Your- Eastside Artc~r r~eys Baker-, Wadd & Williams ALP Colrvlel7tly IQCated in the Haxlewaod Professional Center South of Maplewood Mall fi~ I ,773.4 I I I www.baL.el waddl.lw.tom City of Maplewood ~ April 2009 Issues That Affect You...March 9, 2DD9 Unfortunately, the ^riginai article that I wrote for this edition of the Maplewood Monthly was censored beyond recognition by the City. There are many efforts within Maplewood City government to limit and control your personal freedoms. Sadly they now control the City newsletter as well. Date Nights 23- Mcwie Days Let the good times roil+. Enjoy time to yourself or plan an evening out with your spouse while the kids party and play with friends in Maplewood Community Center child care. Children will eaf dinner ~pizZa and juice}, watch a movie, and partake in stimulating and entertaining games. You do not need to be a MCC Member or Kids Club Member #a participate. Calf 6§1.249.2236 to register! DATE NIGHTS 5:04 -9:OOPM Friday, April 3, 1 T, May 1, 15, 29 Saturday, April 11, 25, May 9, 23 Cast includes dinner: $15.001per child $30.g01per family (maximum of 4 in a family) Reservations required. MOVIE DAYS: 1:00.3:OOPM We also offer Sunday afternoon movies. Gast is $5.00 per child and kids eat popcorn and juice while watching a film. April 12 -Chitty, Chitty, Bang, Bang April 26--The Bee Movie May 10 -Tay Story 2 May 27 -The Incredibles Daddy Daughter Dance FRIDAY, APRIL 24, 6:34 - $:44PM Dad, take your daughter out and enjoy great music, dancing and goodies as memories ` are made an this special night. Each young lady will receive a corsage and each ~' couple will receive a memory keepsake " photograph of their special date. All participants registered by April 10 will ~e entered to win a fabulous prize! This t semi-formal dance; for girls ages 5-12 ~ years, will be held at the Maplewood Com- munity Center. Cost is $27.00lcauple and $8.00 each additional child ti$20,OOIcouple ~. and $5.00 each additional child for MCC members}.Gall 551.249.2230 to register. F[id's Stuff Sale FRIDAY, MAY 1, 4:34 - 7:34PM Free admisslonl Take advantage of this opportunity to buylaell quality children's items, shoes, toys, becks, movies, large and small equipment, strollers, bicycles: maternity clothing and lots more at a terrific price! All itemslclothing far sale will be far children ages fl to 13 years, To reserve space for selling, call 551.249,2230. Cast is $20.00 per space and includes two 7' x 3' tables and chairs. There are only 18 spaces available and reservations are given. out an a first come basis. Star-Stunning Performers at the Michael Johnson -Salo Performance Thursday, April 23 at 7:34PM Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Michael Johnson takes the stage for an intimate solo performance. Known for his hits such as, "Bluer than Blue," "`Give Me Wings," "That's That," and many more, Michael Johnson is considered a master guitarist. ^an't miss this captivating. performance! Tickets: $23.00 - $28.00 Peterson Family Concert Saturday, May 9 a# 1:34PM See members of Minnesota's first family of music -the Petersonsl Led by matriarch Jeanne Arland Peterson and her daughter Patty Peterson, this talented musical family includes artists from four generations. Renowned jazz vocals, extraordinary piano accompaniment, and ail around musical talent combine far a powerful do-not-miss performance. Tickets: $20,00 - $24.fl0 Lurie Line Friday, May 15 at 7:34PM Enjoy an intimate evening with Lurie Line and foe of her favorite Pop Chamber Orchestra musicians. Spend a casuaC night around the piano as Lurie Line plays some of her favorite songs and tells the great stories that go behind them! Tickets: $37.fl0 - $40.00 Call 651.249.2234 for tickets! Have eve alarm fun with a themed birthday party complete with a visit from the Maplewood Fire departmentlx Call 651.249.22Q3 to f5aok your party today! `Limited number of visits available ~'IDQ ~~ Befit ~ i ~I~W.~i~~iM00d~ftiMlll~Mli~~fil~fi:~91 City of Maplewood ~ April 20fl9 Maplewood Community Center Theatre -exer r•iscner, rarKS ana rcecrea~ivs >~omm+ssivn City News City Council To Review Wetland Protection Qrdinance (continued from caner) The city's cur- rent wetland ordinance was adopted in 1995 and is based on the Ramsey- Ul~ashington Metro Uatershed District's wetland classification system. In 2D05 the watershed district reclassified al] of the wetlands within their districf, includ- ing amajority of the wetlands in Maple- wood. The aew classifioation System is based on the Minnesota Routine Assessment Method far classifying wetlands, which is a more scientifica[fy based approach to wetland classifica- tion than their previous system. Maplewood proposes to adopt this new classification system #or all of the city's wetlands. In addition to reclassifying wetlands, the proposed ordinance would implement new wetland protection regulations including buffer protections. The puffer is the gone of vegetation around a pond or wetland. Buffers help filter pollutants and protect the wetland from human disturbance. To view the proposed ordinance amend- ments, visit the Maplewood city website at www,ci.maplewood, mn.uslwetlands. For additional information please contact 5hann Fnwall, Environmental Planner at 651.249.2304 ar shann.finwall@ ci.maplewood.mn.us or Virginia Gaynor, Natural Resources Coordip nator at 651.249,2416 or virginia.gaynora~ci.maplewsood.mn.us, Twv Vacancies On The Gvmmunity Design Review board The Maplewood Community Design Review Board (CDRB) is a five-member advisory committee to the city council. The CDRB reviews building design, site plans, and landscape far proposed multi-family, commercial and industrial development in Maplewood. The CDRB's goal is to approve attractive developments in architectural design, the use of proper landscape materials and a functional and attractive Iayout.The CDRB meets on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month in the Maplewood City Hall Council Chambers at fi:QDPM. There are currently two vacancies on the CDRB. The City Council appoints residents who volunteer to serve on City commissions and boards. Applications for the Community Design Review Board, can be downloaded from the city website on the CDRB webpage or you may pick one up at City Ha1L The deadline for applications is April 15. For mare information, call 651.249.2DOD. rrorrctng Tv Improve Maplewood Parks The Park and Recreation Commission is set up to advise the Gity Staff, Manager and City Council in all matters perkaining to public parks and recreation. This year we have much planned. In February the Park Commission had a joint meeting with the Environmental Commission to make Maplewood more sustainable. Late last year the Park Commission set up a task force to explore adding a dog park in North Maplewood. Currently, there is a large dog park in South Maplewood at Battle Creek. The task force will be reporting to the full Commission at each meeting and will be developing recommendations far a possible dog park and locations. The Parks Commission has started the park planning process to redevelop Lions Park which is very tired and facing drainage issues, During the next several months we will be involving the neighbors around Lions Park, in a public park planning process to redevelop the Park to meet their needs in a way that will also solve the drain- age issues, If you live in the area keep an eye out far information on upcoming meetings. In the next few months planning will also start for a tat lot park in the Legacy village area, Residents will have an opportunity to submit their ideas into the park design, type of playground equipment to install and also what to name the park. We look forward to hearing from everyone in this exciting process. City of Maplewood ~ April 2U~9 Far more information pn the Parks and Recreation Commission visit www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and follow the finks to Resident boards and Commission ar call 651.249.23dD. Maplewood Fire Department Partners VYith East Metro Hospitals gy Steve Lukin, Fire Chief In 2008 the fire department responded to 3,922 calls for service, up from 2D07 calls for service by 139 calls or almost ~°1°. The increase was mainly in Emergency Etlledical Service calls. Our response time went from 5.1 D minutes in 2007 to 5.E minutes in 20D8, Fire false alarm calls for 2QD7 were 207 and for 2D08 they were 2D0. We responded to 35 dwelling fires in 20DT with an estimated dollar loss of ~310,55D and 33 dwelling fires in 20D8 with an estimated dollar loss of $14fl,OD0. The east metro area emergency medical service providers have partnered with three East Metro hospitals Regions: St. Joe's and United) to mare definitively treat acute heart attack patients. We treat those acute heart attack patients with the Level One Heart Program that allows the paramedics to activate the cardiac catheterization lab ,~, „+ ~ ;N. ~~'' from the field when certain criter[a are met. The cardiac catheterization lab is where _ angiograms are performed, ~y activating the cardiac catheterize#ion lab from the field, we decrease the time the heart is starved for oxygen by giving the team a head stark on preparing for the acutely ill heart patient. Quick definitive care of the acutely ill heart patient will decrease the complications and severity of the heark attack. In 2D08, we used the Level One I~ieart Program eight times with very successful outcomes. We have also recently implemented a similar process with the same hospitals for the acutely ill stroke patients. Our service has also been very successful with saving cardiac arrest patients due to rapid response times and advanced treatments that are preformed in the field. In 2008, 53°la of the cardiac arrest patients regained a pulse and were transported to a local emergency room, This would not be possible without all of the efforts of our paramedics and EMTs. Kristine & Dan Teeter City of Maplewood ~ April 20fl9 The Foreclosure Crisis And How I~ Af#ec~s Maplewood By #~abert Mittet, Finance Director The foreclosure crisis is very evident to all of us, Regardless where you live, you have seen the "for sale" signs. News stories talk about the burden on city and county finances around the nation. Perhaps you have seen the un-shoveled, un-used driveway or the junk in the yard that indicates an abandoned house in your neighborhood. Perhaps your family is struggling to avoid foreclosure or maybe you have heard something about the Stimulus Package and some incentives for first-time homebuyers. The foreclosure crisis is touching all of us in many different ways. How serious is Maplewoad's problem? In summary, Maplewood does not have unusual ar serious problems stemming from the national foreclosure problem. While Maplewood has cause far concern, we do not have cause for alarm. Bringing the analysis closer to Maplewood, we look at Ramsey County, Compared to the following 9 metropolitan area counties, Sheriff Certificates of Foreclosure recorded compare as follows: Sheriff Certificates of Foreclosure Recorded 2l}Q5 2866 2DQ7 2U08 7U03-Oti Scott 148 32$ 607 952 1070°I° Wash. 245 434 878 12'.5$ 953°l0 Wright 196 345 748 1013 913°l0 Ramsey 644 1466 2352 302T 7Q°I° gakota 462 92.0 1610 2027 7 ! 6$°!P Anoka 501 864 16$1 2391 6$7°l° Henn. 1693 3055 5668 7350 68D°I'o Sherb. 223 339 630 868 653°J'° Carver 89 114 286 341 455°I° Source: Stephen baker, Ramsey Gaunty Assessor Ramsey County, Pike elf metro counties, has experienced large increases in foreclosures in recent years. ~f the 9 counties, however, Ramsey County has the 4th largest increase putting it in the middle of the range of increases. Qnce again, there is cause far concern but Ramsey County is quite typical. Does your neighborhood have a vacant home that is a nuisance? Maplewood maintains a Cade Enforcement function that is responsible for working with properties that d^ not meet minimum requirements of state building and housing codes. or local ordinances. Calf 651.249.~Fs33 1249-C(~t7E) to report violations or for more information, go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us, go to ^epartments then Code Enforcement. able to help you. What if you are having trouble with your mortgage? Statistics indicating Maplewood's problems not cause for alarm are one thing but what if you are or may become one of these foreclosure statistics? if that is your situation, the only meaningful statistic is that you are not alone and there are more people in your . There are resources out there that may be Visit www.ci.maplewaod.mn.us to learn more. Are you thinking about buying a home? House prices are down and the Economic Stimulus Package signed in February provides incentives to first-time home-buyers. Last year, Congress provided taxpayers with a refundable tax credit that was equivalent to an interest-free loan equal to 10°l0 of the purchase of a home pup to $75,000} by first-time home buyers. The provision applied to homes purchased on ar after April 9, 2008 and before July 1, 2009. Taxpayers receiving this tax credit were required fo repay any amount received under this provision back to the government over 15 years in equal installments for earlier if the home was sold}. The credit phases out for taxpayers with AGI in excess of X75,000 x$150,000 in the case of a joint return}, The new law enhances the credit by eliminating the repayment obligation for taxpayers that purchase homes on or after January 1, 2D09. [t also extends the credit through the end of November 2000, and bumps up the maximum value of the credit from $7,5D0 to $8,000. Visit www,ci.maplewood,mn.us to learn more. Indeed, the foreclosure crisis is touching all of us in many different ways. There is much information available to those who need it. The City of Maplewood will continue to parkicipate in managing this crisis so as to maintain the quality of life we all enjoy. City of Maplewood ~ April 20fl9 situation all the time Glty utters cost mare vn Fiaindarrels By Ann Hutchinson, Lead AEaturalist Capture rain water from your roof for use on lawn and gardens with a rainbarrel. Plastic. 55 gallon sire rainbarrels will be offered to Maplewood residents through a partnership with the City of Maplewood and Green Institute's Maplewood Reuse Center. These barrels will be offered for a reduced cost of X45.00 to residents. They will be sold an a first. came; first serve basis; from a limited supply. Twa barrels may be connected for increased storage. Ta learn mare, and get rainbarrel order forms, visit the City website {www.ci.mapfewood.mn,uslnc} and click on rainbarrels. If you do not have access to the web, forms can be picked up at the nature center, or we can mail one to you. Payment and order forms are due April 22, 20{19. You wilt then need to check the website, or call the Nature Center at 651.249.2170 to see when the barrels will be available for pick-up at the Maplewood Re-use Center. Congratulatir~n5 "~erkisizers"! Winter 08f 09 Dadgebafl League Champkens! LOSE 2VY~rv ~~ o ~ ::. Melt Dvwn www. maplewaodcam m un itycenter. com ~-",~ ~, Meit away the pounds. Need A Bide? ,- Have you had the pleasure of riding ~, with NEST? It's NorthEast Suburban Transit and it's been part of the community for Aver 20 years. The mini-bus will pick r you up at your home and take you anywhere in the cities of North Saint Paul, Maple- wood, and Oakdale -- plus to Century College, Hillcrest Shopping Center, Sun Ray Shopping Center, NE-YMCA, and K-Mark in White Bear Lake. The one way fare is Inky $2.25 and you may transfer to a mainline Metro Transit bus or a Lake Area Bus for no extra charge. Service bourse are Monday -Friday, E:00AM to 6:00PM} To schedule a ride, simply cal[ 227-NEST (5378} at least two hours prior to your pick up time, Monday-Friday, 8:00AM to 4:30PM. Ask about standing order subscriptions and fixed routes. 2QQ9 Camp Fair at C7 Maplewvvd Mall April 25-ZG, 2[}Q~ Saturday from iD a.m. to $ p.m. Sunday from 11 a.m. to G p.m Speak one-on-one with camp providers. Enjoy FREE activities for kids on stage and offi Pick up a camp expo passport at the Maplewood Mall Guest Service Booth. Fill up the camp expo passport and return to Guest Services far an automatic prize and a chance 4` to enter to win a grand prize, compliments of the mall! Participants will also find exclusive discounts ~ to seiect mall retailers, great entertainment, enter I to wins, and activities scheduled mall-wide. Camps include: Girl Scouts of Minnesota and ~' ~ Wisconsin River Valleys, City pf Woodf~ury, Parks and Recreation, YMCA of Greater St. Paul and Minneapolis, +~ John Roberts Powers Academy! and many more! i MAPLEWQQD MALL .... ..:: r,.:•• !-, •:. 4 _~~~d'• •:i I Fw- c`~3 cn 'vV File 13QC:r Aw~n,~e c. ~i n~sL-~r~ n ~r ~h~, es,n~~~ City of Maplewood ~ April 2U~9 Youth Basketball THURSDAY, MAY 7 -JUNE 11 This clinic is great far boys and girls grades K-5 who want to learn the basic skills of basketball or want to be introduced to a new sport, Participants will learn the basics first: rules of the game, the ti, different lines an a court, dribbling, passing, 1~" shooting, offensive anal defensive positioning among other skills. AIG building up to playing games the last two weeks of class. Basketball hoop heights will be adfusted to meet the needs Of participants. Each player will receive a caul clinic shirtl This is a wonderful Opportunity for your child to try something new, Class takes place at the Maplewood Community Center gym and cost. is $54.44 ($44.40 for MCC members]. Call 551.249.2230 to register. K-Grade 1 5:30 -1a:25PM 2nd Grade - 3rd Grade 6:30 - 7:25PM 4th Grade - 5th Grade 7:30 - 8:25PM > ~,,/~ PR C~CT~aIVS Theater I'raductivns and `lheater Education fnr the whole fiaartily .-~ ~ ~; ._ ~~~~ ,?~\~~ I f~l J ~ t ~,~+~ A delightful ~nt~sicil ba~scd o~i tl~e laelove~~l cl~arattcrs and stories of I)r. Setiiss. 2009 mmer eater amp Visit our web s@te for details. April 1 ~, 1$, 19, 24, 25, ?~i Classes ilk fast. Reserve ~~~y -I, ~~ -; your spot today. t1s tickets ~U on sale, you can use our convenient ~n-line ticketing to g~urchasc your t%dets. r HOME3C8QOL PROGRAMS r Maplewood Community Center is an award-winning facility with innovative programs that focus an the fundamentals of Hame School needs to fulfill their physical education requirements. Our wide range of programs are designed to improve athletic performance. Students can choose from: Red Crass Swim Lessons, Kid's Beats, Soccer, Karate, Phy Ed Fun, Flvvr Hockey, Fencing, Spanish, Kid's Cluti, Wiffle Ball, Flag Footkrall and mare. Classes are held each l~fednesday at the Maplewaad Community Center between 1:04 and 3:04PM, Membership is not required far participation. For more information, or to register cal[ 651.249.2234. Guitar Lessor Beginning Guitar Lessons MQNDAYS, APRIL 20 -JUNE 8 6:34 -1:25PM or 1:30 - 8:25PM {Free Dema Day APRIL 13, 5:30 -1;30PM~ If you always wanted to learn how to play guitar, here is your chance. Dave Raby, a local musician is offering beginning guitar lessons for those who want to learn to play guitar the easy way. Learn to play Ohords, your favorite songs and tune your guitar with one on one instruction! Level Z ar Continuing Guitar Lessons TUESDAYS, APRIL 21 -JUNE 9 Level 2: fi:30 - T:25PM Continuing Guitar:. 7:30 - 8:25PM / Free Dema Day APRIL 14, fi:30 - T:30PM~ Level 2 guitar lessons, are far those who have Oompleted beginning guitar lessons or for individuals who would like a refresher, Continuing guitar lessons are for those who have progressed through level 2 and want to continue to learn new theories, songs, and keep aquired skills fresh. Lessons are for ages 1[]+ and will he held at the MCC. Participants are required to bring their own guitar. Cost is $70.f1fl x$50.00 For MCC members3. City of Maplewood ~ April 20fl9 TwBALL AND SOFTBALL fvlaplewoad Parks and Recreation will be providing a wide variety of summer youth sports far girls and boys grades K-12. All information far T-Ball, Coach Pitch Baseball, and Softball can be found at our website at www.ci.maplewaod.mn.us in the Youth Sports section in Recreation Programs. ADOPT A PARfK FOR CLEAN UP SATURDAY, APRIL 18 Families, Adults, Groups, and Athletic Teams are invited to gather with your neighbors! Help pick up trash at the park yvu use the most. Call 651.249.2174 to reserve aclean-up kit including trash bags, plastic gl©ves, snack and beverage. Pick up your kit at the nature center on Friday, April 17 from 9.04 - 6,44PM. No kits will be available an Saturday. Kits are free of charge - sponsored by City of Maplewood Parks Commrssron. DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY CLASS TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 6:00 - $:OOPM Join photographer Ellen Wald to learn same tips and tricks of taking better nature photos. Meet at the Maplewood Nature Center and carpool to the Priory Preserve, just a short mile distant. You may enter your best shots for the Friends of Maplewood Nature 2414 Calendar if you choose. There will be $25,04 prizes and one $144..44 prize. Bring your own camera and tripod. Cast is 510.00 per person and you must preregister by calling 651249.2174. WILD GARDENS TALKING CUES FROIVI NATURE SATURDAY, APRIL 25,10:OOAM - 4:OOPM MAPLEWDOD NATURE CENTER, 2659 7TH 5T: E. Gain inspiration from informative presentations, and practical outdoor tours of the nature center's newly renovated campus. Cost is $24.40. Call 651.249.21 T4 to preregister by April 20. MAY DAY CELEBRATION! FRIDAY, MAY 1, 4:30 - 6:30PM MAPLEWQOD NATURE CENTER, 2fi59 7TH ST. E. From roof to raingardens -the nature center's new landscape celebrates water. Examine the infiltration planter, channels, and rainbarrels to see if they wilt work in your landscape. Enjoy music, the antics of costumed characters, cake and the ribbon cutting ceremony. Sign up for door prizes! Appetizers and beverage provided. Afree event far all ages. CaII 651.249.2170 for more information. BEST OF BALLROOIUI: FO]CTROT, SVYING, AND IVIAIIABCi SUNDAYS, ApRfL 19 -MAY 31, 7:00 - 8:OOPM Get the best of all worlds and learn ballroom, latin artd swing dancing in our fun and easy class. 1Ne'll cover the Foxtrot, Swing, antl Mambo. This is a great class for anyone wanting to learn a variety of dances. Class is held in the Maplewood Community Center Fitness Studio antl is far ages 16+. Casf #ar couples is $114,40 x$85.00 far MCC members} and cost for individuals is $fi5.44 x$54.44 far MCC members). Call 651.249.2234 to register. POWERKICK CLASS TUESDAYS, MAY 5 -JUNE 16, 5:30 - fi:15PM ENO CLASS MAY 19} Joe Abboud, invites you to jab, hook and snap kick to a leaner toned hotly in thss riew improved Powert~ick class!!! PowerKick combines basic kickboxing techniques and boxing drills on snap pads. Great far all fitness enthusiasts! This class is choreographed to challenge both the mind and body and is an invigorating, stress-relieving workout. Encourage a "sparring" partner to register with you or participants will be partnered in class. Gloves required and sold at the MCC Sport Shop. Cost is $4$.40 ~$3fi.40 far MCC members}. Call 651.249.2234 to register. City of Maplewood ~ April 2009 Ciity vii 11Aaplevvavd 1834 County Road B Easf Maplewood, MIV 55149 Phone: 651.249.2000 www.ci, maplewoad.mn. us ******~~ECRW55*~ RE510ENTIAL CUSTOMER Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format. PRSRT STD U. S. P45TAGF PAlD Permit#4993 St. Paul, MN Printed on reoycleable paper. Are Yau Gvmpvsting? Backyard composting is easy! A few inexpensive supplies are all you need to set up a compact pile in your awn backyard, t7r you could set up a backyard compact bin which provides a convenient place to get rid of weeds, leaves and other yard waste, as well as organic kitchen scraps. Composting is a process that allows organic materials such as yard waste or fruit and vegetable scraps to be broken down naturally and converked into a valuable soil additive. By setting up a home composting system, you can reduce the amount of trash your household sends to incinerators ar landfills while producing a fertiliser for house ar garden plants. Backyard Composting 1orkshops To learn more about the environmental benefiits of composting and haw you can easily reduce waste at home, attend one of the city's backyard composting workshops this spring, Curing these workshops Mature Center staff and Eureka Recycling, the city's waste reductfan partner, will help you successfully get started on backyard composting by offering tips for maintaining a healthy compost pile ar bin. After the workshop you can go home with your very own compost bin (The Earth Machine}. Workshops are offered at the Nature Center, 2559 East 7th Street, and the cost is $5.44. A bin can be purchased and picked-up at the workshop for $45.00 bins normally retai~i for $140}. May workshops: Monday, May 11, 7:44 to 8:34PM ar Saturday, May 23, 14:44 to 11:34AM June workshops: Saturday; June 20, 10:D0 to 11:30AM or Monday, June 23, 7 to 8:30PM More information can be found on the city's website at www.c.maplewood,mn.uslrecycling. Visit us at the Nlaptewood Flame Expo May 2nd, 12-4PM. We will present the BENEFITS ©~ t3uying Et SeLLing in today's market. Free give sways and prize drawings! i`ariha hlc~all 5chaf~er t~S1 i 3L~9-~~~~ Carrie Trask ~~ i~~~ ~ 3d1-~a33 5L'h'i%fr1"C; (lur C'rirnnaunrtt'' ~. Earn CQ Rags r~vith $10~ Watch Y'vu~r Savings doom [)pen none-}'ear t~e~~'Fird Certificate of llefJC3fiit ~i~ith ont}• $1Q[} (~25 if ~~c3u'rc un~lcr arc 18}, and add money to it as often as ~"c3>Lt terist~. [7}~en }~cJrtr Reward CT) roctati ! NrCUA 1 - LCN~[R { F F CITY & C~CiNTY CREDIT ~VI(7N A Union ar ~.:.,.... Mernljership awned ar3d guided. 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