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Maplewood Monthly
December 2009 City Newsletter
Save The Date
The name “Change One” comes from the Reader’s Digest book titled “Change One: Lose Weight
Simply, Safely, and Forever”. The concept involves making one change to your lifestyle and diet each
week in order to lose weight. As I was reading the book, the idea came to me that this concept could
work in other areas of my life including being a better steward of the earth.
As the chair of the Environmental and Natural Resources Commission my role is to conduct our meet-
To view the ordinance visit
ings and be up-to-date and advise our city council on environmental issues that affect Maplewood.
www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/wetlands or
contact Shann Finwall at 651.249.2304
While government dictates policies and establishes law, real change occur one person at a time. So
what change could I personally make to be a better steward of the earth?
I chose to stop using plastic bags, and instead purchased reusable cloth bags and a free-trade woven
December 31, 6:00 - 8:00PM
basket from Ecuador. Plastic bags have become ubiquitous in the world; between 500 billion and a
at the Maplewood Nature Center
trillion plastic bags are consumed each year with less than 1% being recycled. Most plastic bags end
up in our oceans via drains, sewage pipes and dumping. Plastic bags photodegrade: they break down
into smaller, more toxic petro-polymers which eventually contaminate soils and waterways and enter
January 8 & 9, 7:30PM
at Maplewood Performing
Arts Theatre
plastic bags from polluting our earth!
The Change One list that you can make to be a better steward of the earth is long: recycle more,
January 30, 7:30PM
compost food and yard clippings, walk or bike instead of driving, turn your thermostat down, plant
at Maplewood Performing
trees on your property, or check out Xcel Energy’s list of energy saving tips at
Arts Theatre
www.xcelenergy.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/60_Ways.pdf.
All of us collectively changing one small behavior can help
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us achieve a cleaner, safer, healthier, and more beautiful world.
Change One, just one, for a sustainable Maplewood…you can!
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Visit the Maplewood Community Center at
2100 White Bear Avenue for annual holiday favorites
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like the Present Toss, Santa Bingo, Arts and Crafts,
a special holiday story, and visits with Santa. This
indoor winter wonderland event will get kids in
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the holiday spirit and will give parents the
opportunity to head to the stores to shop for
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those last minute gifts. Bring an unwrapped
gift for Toys For Tots and receive a special
prize! Cost is $9.00 (or $7.00 for MCC
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members). Call 651.249.2230 to register
by December 11.
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Diana Longrie: Mayor 651.774.1490 diana.longrie@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Will Rossbach: Councilmember 651.779.0220 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Erik Hjelle: Councilmember 651.714.8588 erik.hjelle@ci.maplewood.mn.us
John Nephew: Councilmember 651.776.5963 john.nephew@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Jim Antonen: City Manager 651.249.2050 jim.antonen@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Frequently Called Numbers
Maplewood Meeting Schedule
Maplewood City Hall
City Council: Monday, December 7* & 14 at 7:00PM
*2010 proposed budget public hearing
General Information 651.249.2000
Deputy Registrar and Passport Hours:
Citizen Forum: Saturday, December 5 at 10:00AM
Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM
Community Design Review Board: Tuesday, December 8 & 22 at 6:00PM
Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM
Environmental & Natural Resource Commission: Monday, December 21 at 7:00PM
Maplewood Community Center
Registration 651.249.2230
Fish Creek Natural Area Greenway Ad-Hoc Commission:
Customer Service 651.249.2230
Friday, December 4 & 18 at 1:00PM
Admissions 651.249.2210
Historical Preservation Committee: Thursday, December 17 at 7:00PM
Theater/Banquet Room Rental 651.249.2103
Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Wednesday, December 9 at 7:00PM
Group Information 651.249.2203
Birthday Parties 651.249.2203
Park & Recreation Commission: Wednesday, December 16 at 7:00PM
Aquatics 651.249.2206
Planning Commission: Tuesday, December 1 & 15 at 7:00PM
Child Care 651.249.2218
Fitness 651.249.2207
All City Council and Commission meetings are broadcast live on
Maplewood Recreation
Channel 16 and are rebroadcast on a schedule that is posted at
General Information 651.249.2124
www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Any meeting cancellations are posted on
Maplewood Nature Center the City’s website.
General Information 651.249.2170
City Hall will be closed: December 25, 26 and January 1 & 2
Code Enforcement
Hotline 651.249.CODE (2633)
Online: Go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on
“Report A Violation” on the right-hand side of the home page.
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City of Maplewood 1 December 2009
Pride Of Maplewood Award
Sandy Lake Collaborative Effort
Congratulations to Jason Brash for
being nominated for the Pride of
This summer the City received a number of complaints from
Maplewood Award.
residents about operations at the Saint Paul Regional Water
Services (SPRWS) site located south of County Road B, west of
Jason joined the City in May 2006
I-35E. SPRWS has been the retail provider of water services since
as a Building Inspector Intern. He’s
the City’s inception. And in 1996, the City chose to transfer all
currently a Building Inspector
water assets to SPRWS and entered into an agreement that
Apprentice. During this past
facilitated becoming a permanent member of the SPRWS system.
summer he helped out in the
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SPRWS serves Saint Paul and nearby metro suburbs. SPRWS
Public Works Department for a
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has operated at the Sandy Lake site for over 70 years.
few months. He was nominated
for his excellence in his service to the residents of Maplewood.
Complaints, mainly about noise and dust, stem from the spreading of
“Jason has been a great leader in facilitating the sod program. Residents
have commended his work in solving problems and getting results.”
product of the water treatment process, was discontinued at the
site in the mid 1990’s. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
switch to the Public Works Department. He has been an invaluable
(MPCA) mandated the capping (covering) of the lime, which
asset during this year’s construction projects.
required 200,000 cubic yards of soil to be imported and spread
“Jason is always trying to improve himself and the department he
over the site. In 2006 SPRWS obtained a grading permit from the
works in. He was hired as a full-time employee on October 2, 2006.
City and began the capping operation.
He has taken on every task assigned to him with a positive attitude.
Jason has always been reliable and productive.”
To resolve citizen complaints city staff worked with the
Thank you and congratulations Jason Brash for your service to the
neighborhood residents and SPRWS representatives. Meetings
Building Inspections and Public Works Departments and the citizens
between the parties were held on September 21st and 29th in order
of Maplewood.
for SPRWS to understand the citizen concerns and provide a plan
for moving forward. The neighborhood had four citizen representatives.
As part of the collaborative meetings SPRWS provided the citizens
with the schedule for remaining work and also contact information
for future complaints.
It was found that about 95% of the complaints were due to the
capping process. According to SPRWS only 3 weeks remain
and the weather is favorable. The operation may resume and
be completed in spring of 2010 as a result of the wet weather
sustained in October. SPRWS will also be working towards
solving other outstanding issues expressed by citizen
representatives including improving communications.
A city council review of SPRWS’s conditional use permit for the site
was held on October 12th. The general manager from SPRWS
explained the progress made with residents at the stakeholder
meetings. The permit for the site will be reviewed in 6 months
to ensure conditions are being met and residents are informed
of activities by SPRWS. The process to resolve issues was very
citizen concerns.
City of Maplewood 2 December 2009
By Mayor Longrie
The Council Corner is a space that is rotated monthly between the Mayor and Council members.
Greetings! Friends and Neighbors
except for outgoing Council member Hjelle. Approximately 10
citizens attended as well.
The holidays are just around the corner – a time to share with
friends and family – a time to reminisce. I remember, as a little girl,
Senator Franken has held a number of these listening sessions in
I discovered the “truth” about Santa before my little brother did. He
was four years younger than I. Since the “cat was out of the bag”
community’s needs in the future and how he could be of assistance.
my mother thought the time had come to discontinue the tradition of
As the Mayor of the host site, I was honored to introduce Senator
Franken to the group as well as present Maplewood’s perspective.
other hand, I was more sentimental and wanted the tradition to
Following is an except from my address:
continue. So at the age of 10 or so, I bought little trinkets and
“…..though Maplewood has fared better than some of the surround-
the house knowing. Imagine the surprise Christmas morning of both
ing communities in the metro area during these economic times, one
my little brother and my mother. Remembering their astonishment
of our greatest challenges in the next four years will be to maintain
brings a smile to my face today. But enough musing over Christmas
the economic vitality that we have become accustom to.
Past – I have news to get to you before I begin planning for this
year’s holiday surprises!
Recently we formed the Economic Development Authority, or
EDA. In part, we did this with an eye toward retaining our existing
small business community, our thriving retail mix and our larger
At the September 14, 2009 council meeting the maximum
corporate citizens – such as 3M and St. John’s Hospital. However,
property tax levy was set. My motion to stabilize our City’s maximum
the second part of the EDA equation is to expand and diversify
property-tax levy at 2007 and 2008 levels did not pass: Ayes – 2
our commercial base, which will bring more good paying jobs to
(Longrie; Hjelle) Nays – 3 (Rossbach; Juenemann; Nephew).
Following the failed motion, the lead was taken by Rossbach to set
the medical device industry, technology and eco-friendly energy
the City’s maximum 2010 property-tax levy at 5% over that of 2009.
industries focusing on renewable energy such as solar, wind, algae to
Rossbach’s motion passed by a 3 to 2 vote in favor of the council
majority (Rossbach; Juenemann; Nephew). At that time, the council
other innovations.
majority challenged me to develop a budget separate from that of
the City Manager that was consistent with city expenditures and
With this in mind, your support in working side by side with Senator
revenues in 2007/2008.
device industry would be greatly appreciated and would stimulate
As discussed in previous articles, Maplewood is not impacted by
interest in the medical device industry to expand and create new
the State’s LGA cuts felt by other communities. At the November 9,
jobs in our communities. Additionally, continued and new federal
2009 workshop the council received revised budget numbers
incentives to jump start micro incubators and support micro lending
indicating a slight decrease in the maximum 2010 property tax levy
of 5%. However, at the November 9, 2009 council meeting, the
entire state of Minnesota. I was present during some of the
council majority enacted fee increases to take effect in 2010 – one
hearings in Washington DC on the AIG bailout debacle. I can tell
such example is the environmental utility fee with a 7% increase.
you, as the Mayor of Maplewood, that citizens would rather give a
helping hand to start up companies and those businesses in our
held December 7, 2009 - 7:00 PM - at city hall. At that same
community who want to expand and create good paying jobs over
meeting, I will present an alternate budget proposal as requested
corporate bailouts such as that of AIG.
by the council majority.
Another issue facing Maplewood, as well as everyone else in the
State of Minnesota, is the healthcare crisis. At the city level, we
On November 15, 2009, Senator Al Franken held a listening session
need to address heath care costs for our staff in our budget while
negotiating the level of coverage and at what price in our union
and North St. Paul as well as state representatives Nora Slawik,
contracts. At the public level we have citizens who struggle to retain
Leon Lillie, Rick Hansen, Maplewood’s Ramsey Conservation District
their coverage because of soaring costs, business owners who can
Supervisor Margaret Ann Beherns, and Ramsey County Commis-
not remain competitive in the work place because of the
sioner Victoria Reinhardt. All Maplewood council members attended
City of Maplewood 3 December 2009
Snow Plowing Reminders
With winter approaching, it won’t be long until our snowplow drivers are out in force clearing snow and ice,
making the roads safe for motorists. Our snowplow drivers urge you to remember:
across intersections.
to complete full width plowing of all streets.
Snow Removal Around
Mailboxes and Fire Hydrants
Inspect your mailbox to make
sure it can withstand snow
rolling off the snow plow. It
is also to your advantage to
The City of Maplewood has established a goal of plowing all streets within our 13 plow routes full width
within eight hours after snow has quit falling. The sidewalk/trail system will be opened within 48 hours of
completion of the street plowing. The city has established parking ordinances that when adhered to result in
has quicker access in case of
faster, more thorough service, and provide safer driving conditions. Parking for more than 30 minutes on the
street during a snowfall and the plowing of snow is prohibited. Parking on the street is also banned year round
between 2:00AM - 6:00AM. Parking on bridge approaches or on boulevards or medians is also prohibited.
information pertains to boulevard plantings, landscaping, irrigation, and mailboxes. The policy and ordinances can be found at www.
ci.maplewood.mn.us.
Winter Outdoor Skating
Maplewood maintains nine skating rinks throughout the city, four of which have supervised shelters.
Skating facilities and shelters, depending on weather conditions, will open December 26 and close
February 20. Shelters will not be open when temperatures reach 10 degrees below zero or the
windchill reaches 25 degrees below zero. Shelters will also be closed until the rinks are cleared
following snow and when warm temperature softens the ice. Call the weather information hot line for
condition information details at 651.249.2190.
Holiday Shelter Hours:
December 26 12:00 - 8:00PM
December 27 12:00 - 6:00PM
December 28, 29, 30 12:00 - 8:00PM
January 1 Closed
The January Maplewood Monthly will include details
on the remaining winter ice rink shelter schedule.
Rink Locations
Afton Heights (shelter) 63 N Sterling St
Four Seasons (shelter) 1685 Gervais Ave
Gethsemane (shelter) 2401 E 7th Street
Edgerton 2001 Bradley St
Harvest 2561 Barclay St
Kohlman 1000 County Road C
Maplecrest 2101 Arcade St
Pleasentview 1100 Marine St
City of Maplewood 4 December 2009
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Rushline corridor project, would be appreciated.”
impact health insurance premiums have on their bottom line and
citizens who no longer have health insurance coverage at all. While
there are many reasons for these spiraling, out of sight, healthcare Back in August, I provided some of the preliminary survey results
from my informal citizens survey. Approximately 2,500 surveys were
insurance coverage costs, unnecessary administrative costs and
bloated salaries of insurance company executives are on the
sent out – not including the survey published in the August
forefront.
found on the city website at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us.
With that, I want to particularly thank you for your introduction of
the Fairness in Health Insurance Act. As I understand it, this short,
and police patrolling evolved later in the survey process as a result
premium dollar must go to health services. Further, from my reading of verbal comments received from citizens which appeared to be
of the bill there would be a standardized measurement of the medical
months, as the council sets property tax levies & fees, spends tax
loss ratio, which up until now has been inconsistently determined
from insurance company to insurance company and from state to
payer money, decides priorities, creates public policy and propels
state so the consumer can never compare apples to apples. Citizens down the path of selecting your residential trash hauler for you,
will appreciate the requirement for transparency included in your bill consider if the citizens’ opinions are part of the equation or not.
and the requirement that the data be submitted and monitored at a
central location. More citizen and council involvement in setting the policy and
direction of Maplewood’s future is called for. The struggle I see our
Finally, I serve on the I94 transit commission to address transit City wrestling with is determining the degree to which citizens will
be “allowed” involvement when the council and staff creates
connections between the metro and Wisconsin. Maplewood would
public policy or determines City spending. Personally, I feel an active
support of transportation funding for that project, as well as for the citizenry must be part of the equation. Citizens want and deserve
transparency and greater access to much-needed information so
they can make informed, balanced decisions, participate in the
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making informed, balanced decisions on behalf of our community.
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I hope you have found this month’s Council Corner informative. As
of January 4, 2010 the baton of Mayor will be passed on to Council
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your concerns addressed in a responsive manner. His email is
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Please feel free to call me any time: 651.214.0859 or email:
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– see you next year! Best Regards, Mayor Diana Longrie
The views expressed are those of the author and
Editorial Disclaimer:
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of Maplewood.
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December 2009
New! Letters For Santa Workshop
Give The Gift Of Music This
Holiday Season!
Are you looking for the perfect gift for that hard-to-please
Calling all boys and girls ages 2+! Bring your wish lists and join us
recipient? Consider tickets for a performance at the Maplewood
for our Letters For Santa Workshop. Our elves will have everything
Performing Arts Theater. Throughout the upcoming year, this
that you need to write and decorate the perfect letter to Santa –
plush and intimate theater will play host to a variety of arts and
we’ll even mail it for you! Enjoy holiday stories and delicious treats
entertainment events, including a diverse and exciting music line-
while you create. Parents are welcome to stay. Space is limited, so
be sure to register early! Cost is $3.00 per child. Call 651.249.2230
to register by December 8.
Part gospel and part blues, singer-
songwriter Keri Noble is a multi-faceted
musician if ever there was one. Inspired
Holiday Swim-in Movie at the MCC
by Joni Mitchell, but with a voice all of
RUDOLPH THE RED NOSED REINDEER AND
her own, Keri Noble invokes an intense
FROSTY THE SNOWMAN: SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
mix of pop, soul, and R & B. After
5:00PM (6:00PM MOVIE)
having performed on both sides of the
Take time out from your family’s busy schedule and have a
globe with two innovative and critically
splashing good time floating on a tube and watching a movie at
acclaimed recordings, Noble returns home to Minnesota for an
the Maplewood Community Center. The evening will begin with
intimate evening of storytelling and song playing.
flotation fun at 5:00PM, followed by the movie showing at 6:00PM.
Tickets: $25/Advance - $30/At The Door
Event is free for members and included in the cost of admission for
non-members. Call 651.249.2230 for more information.
Former leader of the legendary
Midwest-based and country-rock
band, Gear Daddies, Martin Zellar has
fashioned an equally impressive solo
career. Firmly grounded in the quality
craftsmanship of his songwriting, the
magic of Zellar’s songs is a combination
of lyrical sincerity, inspired yet simple
arrangements, and his unmistakable raspy voice. Enjoy this rare
solo acoustic show! Tickets: $18/Advance - $20/At the Door
To purchase your tickets or to see the exciting 2010 show line-up,
visit www.maplewoodarts.com or call 651.249.2230.
Christmas Open House
DEC. 5 - 6, 1:00 to 4:00 PM
Join us as at the festively decorated Bruentrup
Heritage Farm! We’ll be demonstrating ethnic
holiday baking. Enjoy coffee & punch as you
sample homemade cookies & lefse.
Save the date: Victorian Tea (JAN. 9th)
2170 E. County Road D
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2170 East County Road D, Maplewood
School’s Out!
Music Together
Spend those non-school days at the Maplewood Community 1. WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 6 - MARCH 10
Center! Children ages 5 - 12 are invited for action packed days 9:30-10:15AM OR 10:30-11:15AM
full of sports, swimming, crafts and more. AND check out our 2. SATURDAYS, JANUARY 19 - MARCH 13
9:30-10:15AM OR 10:30-11:15AM
3. SUNDAYS, JANUARY 10 - MARCH 14
$25.00 per child for all other days. Sign up for all 5 days and the
4:30-5:15PM
is also available for $5.00 per child from 7:00AM - 5:30PM. Call
rhythm instruments and receive
651.249.2230 to register by December 17.CDs and songbooks of the
SCHOOL’S OUT DATES: December 28, December 29 (Grand
session’s song collection
Slam), December 30, January 18, February 15so the fun and learning
can continue at home.
Karate
Music Together is for
Little Dragons: MONDAYS, 5:15 - 5:45PM - AGES 4 TO 6
children from birth to age 6
Beginner: MONDAYS, 5:45 - 6:15PM - AGES 7 TO 12
and their accompanying adults.
Class is held at the Maplewood
Advanced Beginner: 6:15 - 7:00PM - Gold Belt and higher
Community Center and cost
The MCC and The Edge Martial Arts, based in Stillwater, offer a
great karate program for kids and adults. The martial arts classes
and $90.00 for each
are grouped based on skill to ensure each level of student
additional child. For more
Cost is $60.00 ($45.00
progresses at the fastest rate possible.
information visit
Register for 3 months and receive $5.00 OFF
for MCC members).
www.MusicTogetherClasses.com
or to register call 651.439.4219. Ask about our FREE Demo Days!
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JANUARY 11 - MARCH 17, 9:30 - 11:00AM
If your little ones between the ages of 3 - 6 love crafts, swimming,
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child will make new friends, learn new skills, and most importantly,
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have a great time! Don’t miss our swim days. Cost is $7.00/day
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($5.00 for MCC members) or $18.00/week ($12.00 for MCC
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MCC during our program but all participants must be potty-trained.
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December 2009
Youth Softball Clinic
FLOTATION EVENTS
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 14 - FEBRUARY 18
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instruction will help you learn the easy way while keeping it fun. This
slide! During Flotation Fridays
clinic will be held at the Maplewood Community Center Gym. Cost is
$50.00 ($40.00 for MCC members.) Call 651.249.2230 to register.
fun the MCC has to offer. Cost
is free to members and included
TIMES: K - 2nd 5:30 - 6:25PM
in the price of daily admission
3rd - 5th 6:30 - 7:25PM
for non-members. 651.249.2230
6th - 8th 7:30 - 8:25PM
Maplewood Nature Center Events!
Snowshoe Open House
(ages 4+ with an adult)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, 10:00 – 3:30PM
A naturalist will show you how to strap on and walk, run, and turn around with your snowshoes, answer nature questions, and orient you
to the new trails at the Nature Center. Wear winter boots. Try wooden or metal snowshoes (wooden snowshoes require 4+ inches of
snow). One or two sleds will be available for pulling young kids. In case of low snow conditions, winter
hiking is encouraged, & the visitor center’s nature exhibits are open. Snowshoe rental is $3.00/pair.
Free hot chocolate for all attendees! Drop-in program.
Build A Birdfeeder
(ages 8+ with an adult and small scout groups)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1:30 – 3:30PM
Build a birdfeeder to attract birds to your yard. Dress for an outdoor birdwatching hike.
All proceeds go to Elpis Enterprises, a youth job training program, which assembled the kits made
from reclaimed wood products.Cost is $6.00 per feeder and pre-payment is required by January 5.
Snowshoe Hike
(ages 4+ with an adult)
SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1:00 – 2:30PM
Learn about snowshoes, strap on a pair, and walk through our Winter Wonderland. Instruction
and snowshoes provided. Wear sturdy winter boots and bring your own mug for hot drinks.
If snow is scarce, we will go on a winter hike instead to look for animal tracks and signs.
Cost is $5.00 per person and pre-payment is required by January 21.
New Year’s Party at the Nature Center
Help us bring in the nature center’s 31’st year with games, treats, crafts and cold weather fun!
great fun for the whole family (best for ages 3-8 with adult). Cost is $15.00 per family, call
651.249.2170 to register.
.
All events listed here take place at the Maplewood Nature Center and
Neighborhood Preserves (2659 East 7th Street).
Call 651.249.2170 to register!
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T’ai Chi Ch’aun
FREE Senior Well Being
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 6 - MARCH 10, 7:30 - 8:30PM
Seminars
AT THE DRAGONS KUNG FU STUDIO, NORTH ST. PAUL
MONDAYS, 10:30 - 11:30AM
T’ai Chi Ch’uan, practiced in China for 2500 years, uses slow relaxed
At the Maplewood Community Center
movements to develop strength while eliminating tension. While doing so
2100 White Bear Ave.
reduce stress and help increase energy levels. A growing body of
Music keeps your mind sharp! Get the skills to learn this fun
research also suggests that practicing T’ai Chi Ch’uan has many
and rewarding hobby.
Detoxify your diet, heal from the inside. Sleep well, no more
Cost is $65.00. Call 651.249.2230 for more information.
This presentation encourages you to remember stories,
Community CPR
record them, or just tell them.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 10:00AM - 5:00PM
CPR classes are designed to inform people how to respond in
Have your blood pressure checked courtesy of the
emergency situations. Participants may receive Red Cross
Maplewood Fire Department.
Community Center. Cost is $80.00 ($60.00 for MCC members).
Thyroid, Hormone Problems, Auto-Immune Conditions,
Sleep Disorders, Depression, all can be helped by
Call 651.249.2230 to register.
Golf Lessons: Learn Now Play Later
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 19 - FEBRUARY 16
BEGINNER/NOVICE: 6:30 - 7:15PM
INTERMEDIATE/ADVANCE: 7:30 - 8:15PM
Golf is a game of a lifetime, enjoyed by juniors and seniors and
all in between. If you are an avid golfer or new to the sport, this
improvement with special
emphasis on improving
drills. Cost is $105.00
($95.00 for MCC
members).
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Schedule for the holidays.
Meet Fitness Instructor & Trainer
Sheila Heinrich
Sheila is new to the Maplewood
training staff! She brings 16 years of
New! Take Your Zumba Class To The
Personal Trainer. Her formats include:
Next Level...Introducing Zumba Toning
Kickboxing, Step, Low-Impact, Strength
ZUMBA® TONING is an exciting, Latin inspired innovative muscle
Training, Boot Camps, Active Aging Adults
training program with the addition of lightweight toning sticks.
and specializes in Personal Training for
Created to emphasize muscle work along with rhythms, this
combination of cardio and dynamic resistive exercises is an
Approach exercise with a positive attitude and your results will be
effective use of progressive light weight training to improve overall
positive as well! Join Sheila on Thursdays at 10:15AM for Straight Up
Strength or Fridays at 8:00AM for Forever Fit!
workout and includes combination rhythms within the same songs
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Conga Hip-Hop, Merengue Hip-Hop, Reggaton-Belly Dance, Techno
and Salsa. Zumba Toning creates the same party atmosphere as
every other Zumba program because the rhythm of the dance is the
passion and foundation which keeps everyone engaged and coming
back. Zumba Toning is fun, different, challenging and highly
effective! Join Zumba instructor Michelle Pronsati Tuesday OR
Thursday mornings 7:00AM - 7:55AM at the Maplewood Community
Center. Cost is $32.00 ($24.00 for MCC members).
Though drop-ins are welcome ($10.00
or $8.00 MCC members), class size is limited. Pre-registration is
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highly recommended! Call 651.249.2230 for more information.
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City of Maplewood
PRSRT STD
1830 County Road B East
U.S. POSTAGE
Maplewood, MN 55109
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Phone: 651.249.2000
Permit #4903
www.ci.maplewood.mn.us
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Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format.Printed on recycled paper.
Caught Recycling:
1887 Beaumont Street North
The Moeller family at 1887 Beaumont Street North is the lucky
winner of $50 for recycling during the month of November. Each
month, one randomly selected resident from each of Maplewood’s
winner of $50. The recyclables must be on the curb by 7:00AM.
On The Police Scanner
It’s that simple! December is the last
In October, the Maplewood Police Department responded
month to get caught recycling and win
to 1,919 calls for service.
$50. (HINT: if you live south of I-94,
14 Assault Cases 2 Robbery Cases
December may be your lucky month).
17 Burglary Cases 136 Theft Cases
28 Auto Theft Cases 31 Theft from Vehicle Cases
Thursday, December 10, 4:30PM - 7:00PM
23 Criminal Damage to Property Cases
Saturday, December 12, 10:00 AM- NOON
for DWI.
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