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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 - 01 Jan6IGVIEXMSR4VSKVEQW-RWMHI Maplewood Monthly January 2010 City Newsletter Save The Date Wedding woes? Worry no more! The Maplewood Community Center’s semi-annual Bridal Expo will provide you with everything you need to plan To view the ordinance visit your special day. Meet with dozens of Minnesota’s top wedding professionals www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/signs or contact Shann Finnwall at 651.249.2304 Offering a comprehensive collection of vendors, including event planners 2010 Bridal Expo is your one-stop wedding planning resource. January 30, 7:30PM at Maplewood Performing Bring your family, your friends, and of course, your wedding party Arts Theatre for a day of fun, food, and fashion! Maplewood Community Center caterers will offer exquisite samples of their wonderful cuisine. Be sure to stay long enough to see our fabulous fashion February 6, show sponsored by Wedding Connection. From the perfect 12:00PM bridesmaid dress to the perfect bridal up-do, this show will feature at Maplewood a variety of looks, including the must-see fashions of spring. While Community Center you are there register to win one our many spectacular door prizes! February 27, 10:00AM - 4:00PM Whether you have just started your wedding planning or are putting at Maplewood Community Center see ad pg. 10 for everyone! To purchase your tickets, call 651.249.2230. Tickets are $5.00 in advance and $7.00 at the door. 2 2 HAPPY NEW YEAR! As we start the New Year, I wish to recap in brief some of the past year’s activi- 3 Staff on providing excellent service to the citizens of Maplewood. All too often it is easier to criticize 7 public servants for mistakes rather than praise them for doing their job 24/7. Maplewood is blessed with a strong and competent work force doing their duty in providing services in 8 gained an insight into the proper administration of local government. Clearly, we have faced some tough times, for example, the unallotment of market value homestead credit and the deep economic 9 recession. Through all of this and other factors, your city staff has endeavored to maintain the level of service the citizens of Maplewood have enjoyed over the years. Sure, mistakes have been made, 9 for them I apologize. I pledge to you that we will try harder to be more responsive and proactive in 10 complete report of the departments’ activities. -continued on page 3 11 Will Rossbach: Mayor Elect 651.779.0220 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us James Llanas: Councilmember Elect 651.488.2745 james.llanas@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, January 11 & 25 at 7:00PM General Information 651.249.2000 City Council Workshop: Thursday, Janaury 14 at 5:00PM Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM Citizen Forum: Saturday, January 2 at 10:00AM Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM Maplewood Community Center Registration 651.249.2230 Environmental & Natural Resource Commission: Tuesday, January 19 at 5:00PM Customer Service 651.249.2230 Historical Preservation Committee: Thursday, January 21 at 7:00PM Admissions 651.249.2210 Theater/Banquet Room Rental 651.249.2103 Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Wednesday, January 13 at 7:00PM Group Information 651.249.2203 Park & Recreation Commission: Wednesday, January 20 at 7:00PM Birthday Parties 651.249.2203 Aquatics 651.249.2206 Planning Commission: Tuesday, January 5 & 19 at 7:00PM Child Care 651.249.2218 All City Council and Commission meetings are broadcast live on Fitness 651.249.2207 Channel 16 and are rebroadcast on a schedule that is posted at Maplewood Recreation www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Any meeting cancellations are posted on General Information 651.249.2124 the City’s website. Maplewood Nature Center General Information 651.249.2170 Code Enforcement Online: Go to www.ci.maplewood.mn.us and click on “Report A Violation” on the right-hand side of the home page. Advertise in the Next Issue Call now to learn how you can take advantage of a FREE ad. Reach over 18,200 homes, businesses, Newsletter. The entire newsletter is featured on the city website. Contact Heidi Carey today at 651.249.2021 or Thank you to the advertisers who support this publication! &YVKIVW&IIV 7TSVXW 2);(EMP],ETT],SYV 1SR*VMTQ )ZIV]2MKLXEQ 3ZIV,(8:vWXS[EXGL ]SYVJEZSVMXIXIEQ 1ETPI[SSH 4EVX]6SSQW &ERUYIX*EGMPMXMIW %P[E]W%ZEMPEFPI 'EXGLSYVWLYXXPIFYWXSIZIV] www.champpsminnesota.com :MOMRKW ;MPHLSQIKEQI City of Maplewood 1 January 2010 There are 2 open positions on the Planning Commission, 1 open position on the Environmental & Natural Resources Commission What you need to know and what every parent wants in a safe and and 1 open position on the Housing and Redevelopment Authority. responsible babysitter. The Maplewood Community Center offers Information on both of these commissions, as well as Maplewood’s an important Red Cross Babysitting Training course designed for other commissions and boards, can be found on our city website at ages 11+. This ever-popular class teaches valuable concepts and www.ci.maplewood.mn.us. Please refer to this site for meeting times. problem solving skills. Complete the course in just one day and begin babysitting the The City Council appoints residents who volunteer to serve on City next. Class will take place on Saturday, commissions and boards. If you are interested in applying for the February 13 from 9:00AM - Planning Commission, the Housing & Redevelopment Authority or the 3:30PM. Cost is $60.00 and Environmental & Natural Resources Commission, you can download includes a Red Cross the Boards and Commissions Application on the city website or pick up an application at the City Hall front desk. The deadline for applications To enroll, call is January 20, 2010. Completed applications can be mailed to: 651.249.2230 by February 6. Maplewood, MN 55109 or they can be dropped off at the City Hall front desk. If you have questions, please call 651.249.2000. City of Maplewood 2 January 2010 -Continued from cover page In our state of the art 276 seat theater we host Ashland Productions 2009 has been a busy and rewarding year in all aspects throughout who had successful performances in their production of Annie and Seussical. In 2009, Ashland partnered with seven schools the numerous divisions within the department. With limited space to providing a theater program for elementary students and had share, the overall theme that stands out is despite the downturn in over 500 children participate. the current economy the service driven divisions continue to thrive. - Finally our efforts in Marketing and Advertising are to be credited passports. And, we had a record turnout for a local election when with keeping City events, process and procedures, and offerings 27% of registered voters showed up at the polls in November. readily available to citizens in Maplewood and our surrounding communities. In addition, we have partnered with many businesses In Recreation Programming our K-2 youth program continues to offering them advertising opportunities in city publications and partnering with us as hosts for numerous special events. Floor Hockey numbers have doubled over the past year due to re- Our largest outreach to the community at large is our annual Taste structuring and having a quality lead instructor running the program. of Maplewood & Friends event which approximately 4,000 people The Community Center averages about 22,000+ customers per attended. Please join us for the 2010 Taste of Maplewood & Friends event which will be held on August 6 & 7, 2010! and a wide variety of free open gym sports for members and visitors hockey and indoor horseshoes. In 2009 we have had over 830 banquet room bookings, including weddings, business conferences Maplewood’s draft 2030 Comprehensive Plan and found it to be in and numerous special events. compliance with Metropolitan Council’s regional system plans. Once adopted, the city will undergo necessary amendments to code to ensure consistency between the comprehensive plan and zoning code. 7,0%2( A 2010 goal is to continue the establishment of the city’s new 4IVJSVQERGIJSVE0MJIXMQI consider issues such as revolving loan funds, business expansion and retention, attracting new businesses and purchasing or selling '8 land to stimulate development. The 2010 department goals include: establish a City Parks 4VIWIRXW Foundation; work with neighboring municipalities; create sustainable %RIRGLERXMRKWXSV]SJXLISPH park funding opportunities; highlight parks as an essential city [SSHGEVZIV+LITTIXXSERH service; implement the 2030 Comprehensive Plan; increase LMWQEVMSRIXXI4SRSGGLMS diversity in recreational programming; increase participation in SJGPIEZIVGLEVEGXIVWERH recreational programming; seek out funding and sponsors for park PIWWSRWXSFIPIEVRIH *IFVYEV] improvements and scholarships; develop master plans for two neighborhood preserves; implement recommendations for the Fish %WXMGOIXWKSSRWEPI]SYGERYWISYVGSRZIRMIRXSRPMRI Creek Natural Area Greenway; as wells as begin work on XMGOIXMRKXSTYVGLEWI]SYVXMGOIXW establishing a ten-year vision for park re-development. -Continued on next page [[[EWLPERHTVSHYGXMSRWSVK [[1007,3074,1240,3131][12][,,][Arial]] 3 City of Maplewood City of Maplewood January 2010 January 2010 January 2010 - - with the City Council to negotiate, draft and implement the contract cash as incorrect journal entries and not a disappearance of actual for the Council’s use to evaluate the City Manager’s performance. cash. The 2007 and 2008 audits were characterized by large numbers of audit correcting entries. Proper bank reconciliations in personnel on prevention of sexual harassment in the workplace. 2009 will mitigate the need for audit corrections.The City was also required to seek and receive new approval of its Finance staff has already started working with our auditors to revised a Mandatory Leave Program pursuant to suggestions from the Labor Management Committee, and that program is currently in place and successfully operating for 2009. Improvement Plan and subsequently, the 2011 Budget on a more customary schedule. 2009 has been a challenging year as we work For 2010, a similar Mandatory Leave Program plan has been negotiated. and accepted by all but one of the City’s collective negotiation of all new labor contracts for all City collective bargaining groups in 2010 for 2011. -Continued on page 5 To date, we also have completed 500 life-safety and construction inspections, refurbished one ambulance and served over 1200 'SQMRKWSSR %+)7  ERHYRHIV  their open house where over 400 people attended. 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Also, a plan was developed by our emergency management team to , ,,EMV ,7EPSR7TE, 7EPSR7TE7EPSR7TE [[[QETPI[SSHEVXWGSQ 7EPSR7TE7EPSR7TE7EPSR7TE 44 VSJIWWMSREPW 7EPSR7TE 4 last year that were taken directly to the cardiovascular lab which which in turn reduced the amount of damage done to the heart. step up our efforts during the 2010 legislative session to obtain our bonding money to build the East Metro Regional Fire Training Facility. We will continue to offer public education in schools, as well as other civic organizations and also continue to train at the outstanding service to our customers. 4 City of Maplewood City of Maplewood January 2010 January 2010 January 2010 -Continued from page 4 - side of things we implemented the Police in-car video system and replaced the software that manages our video surveillance system. their promotion to leadership roles this past year. We worked to connect to neighboring cities in order to share costs now and in the future saving the City money. We also worked hard to “green up” the City by only purchasing energy star computers and by virtualizing many of our servers.technology is not new, but the purchase of this system had been delayed several years. Grant money made it possible for the We have many exciting projects coming up in 2010. We will offer web streaming of all of our meetings. This will allow anyone with an Internet connection to watch live or archived meetings. We’ll also look to add and enhance what is available to visitors of our website. shotguns carried in each patrol car. Partnering with neighboring cities to share costs and services will continue to be a high priority. forward with a project to expand the property and evidence room. Through Federal stimulus grants, a movable shelving system was retirements of Lieutenant Kevin Rabbett, Sergeant Scott Steffen, purchased to expand our storage capacity. Although this project was started in 2009, the lengthy and tedious process of logging and the loss of nearly 100 years of experience. We thank them for their moving thousands of pieces of property and evidence out and then back into the room once the project is completed, will extend into 2010. Stimulus grants also made it possible to expand the recording utilize digital technology. We are also exploring utilizing grant money to purchase an automated license plate reader system to help reduce the number of stolen vehicles in Maplewood and increase the number of recovered stolen vehicles. we anticipate that 2010 will continue with demands for services. In addition to normal daily operations such as snow plowing and able to deliver adequate services to satisfy the requests of Coming in March 2010... Extreme Presented by the Maplewood Nature Center Green Makeover Green Makeover Transforming Yards For A Sustainable Maplewood City of Maplewood 5 January 2010 Pride Of Maplewood Award citizens. A few recent examples are: the construction of a tot Congratulations to Lt. Mike Shortreed lot including the installation of playground equipment, installing Pride of Maplewood Award. constructing a sidewalk along a collector street. However, the department was hit hard by the early retirement program which was Lt. Shortreed joined the Maplewood implemented as a cost saving measure. At the beginning of 2010 the department will be short three full-time staff which will require cross-training and sharing of employees within the department to accomplish daily operational duties. At this time, it does not appear “Over the past several years, Lt. (EZMH8LSQEPPE4SPMGI'LMIJ VMKLX TVIWIRXWE[EVHXS the budget will allow for the replacement of these staff members. Shortreed has spent untold hours 1MOI7LSVXVIIH4SPMGI0MIYXIRERX7SYXL(MWXVMGX PIJX The department will continue its efforts at cross-training and sharing the community. He has spearheaded numerous community activities, addressing infrastructure maintenance and operational needs. including the Special Olympics and all related events.” The City of Maplewood has infrastructure [roads and pipes] that are through Safe & Sober, many times without compensation.” valued at over $160 million. The Public Works staff is charged with “His devotion to his duty can be seen by the hidden hours that he operating and maintaining this system. The Public Works engineer- puts in to make investigations run well.” ing staff continues to address older deteriorated streets and aging “Lt. Shortreed is truly an asset, and his devotion speaks volumes for utilities within Maplewood. Each year, one neighborhood is selected his character and integrity.” to be reconstructed based on the City’s pavement management Thank you, Lt. Mike Shortreed, for your service to the Citizens of - Special Olympics. cies. However, a lower street rating indicates a bumpy street with problems usually exist on these older streets also. If this sounds For the 135 miles of local streets in Maplewood, the City Council goal is to ensure 75% have a pavement condition rating of 70 or above. Currently the City is at 60%. The City must continue to invest in its infrastructure to meet citizens’ needs and avoid increased future costs. The Public Works staff also must implement numerous improvements that reduce the impact of rain water and snow melt on our lakes, wetlands and streams to meet continually expanding environmental regulations. If you have questions about your street or utilities please contact Public Works at 651.249.2400. The City of Maplewood has overcome a lot of challenges over the past year. We faced these challenges head on with the cooperative work of our involved citizens and dedicated staff. When I started stability to the city staff. The second was to provide creditability to the citizens of Maplewood. I hope in the past nine months I have achieved those goals. Now, I wish to work with the City Council and Staff in expanding those goals and objectives for 2010 and beyond. I have an open door policy here at city hall and I invite you to visit me either by phone 651.249.2050 or in person to help me do a better job as your city manager. City of Maplewood 6 January 2010 Investing In Maplewood years to pay that amount on their property taxes. The City uses borrows start asking residents/property owners to start paying for this infrastructure The City of Maplewood carries a debt of just over $75 million. That debt cost / assessment in advance because some residents sell their home. In a sale transaction, pending and current assessments are usually paid years. A number of residents have asked about the debt level. Is it too by the property sellers. Previous levy payments are not. This allows high? Why do we need debt? Is the City overspending funds that it does the seller to pass on the cost of the street improvement in the price of not have? These are all reasonable questions that we will attempt to address in this brief summary. improvement are paying their fair share through the assessment cost and the use of debt facilitates that process. First, let’s look at what the debt covers. Unlike other government agen- cies on a national level, the City of Maplewood does not borrow money The City tries to limit the amount of debt from the utility funds, although for operating expenses. The City keeps a cash balance available for due to our expanded streets program in the past 4 years, there has these daily expenses and if revenues are short, like occurred in 2009, been some minimal borrowing for this amount, along with some of our state aid payments. This was determined to be effective because due hand, mainly covers the cost of capital improvements. In Maplewood, a to the economic conditions, the prices for construction are at 10-year very high percentage of the debt is related to local street and utility im- low, as are the rates for borrowing. The City Council determined that an provement projects. The City is responsible for a majority of the streets, advanced program would be the most economical, but in the long term, the sidewalks, trails, park equipment and sewer/drainage pipes [called state aid and utility costs are not part of bonding and are a pay as you infrastructure] within our City. It is the role of government to manage and go approach. care for these items. While some of the infrastructure is relatively new, others have been in place since the early 1960’s. The current estimated Finally, the City’s contribution of $4 million per year from the levy of value of this infrastructure is in excess of $160 million. Our engineers taxes is part of the debt considerations. Again, similar to a home sale, estimate that replacing all of this infrastructure at the end of its useful life will approach $400 million. Obviously, the Citizens of Maplewood do not improvement are paying the cost. Most of the City’s borrowing is limited to want to pay all of that expense at once, which is where debt and debt project. The taxpayers are paying for that through their debt levy of approximately $4 million per year. It certainly would be possible to not Our infrastructure varies in useful life, some lasting 75-100 years, while pay interest costs on this amount by applying the cost on a pay-as other segments can last only 25 years. On average, for simplicity, you go approach, but again, that would mean taxing someone for an assume that our $400 million cost for replacement of the infrastructure improvement project that the City is planning for in the future. Once has a useful life of 40 years. That translates into an annual expense for the funds are available, then the project is constructed; however, if the infrastructure replacement of $400 million divided by 40 years or $10 property owner has sold their home, they have paid, through their levy, million per year. How do we pay for this $10 million in annual project costs? Through a combination of assessments, city tax levy, state aid, debt is also tied to the $10 million in annual costs. As noted previously, and utility fees. The City generally charges our residents [many have we borrow mostly on a 15-year basis. That means 15 times $10 million been through a street reconstruction project during the past 10 years] or $150 million. However, we assume that in any given year, about half for the street improvement and pay assessments for street and storm of those paying assessments and half of the debt payments have been sewer. This usually covers about 30%, or $3 million of the total cost. The paid and thus we have 50% of $150 million or the current $75 million City receives in excess of $1 million in state aid annually through gas tax level of debt. fees that must be used for infrastructure. We also have utility charges for our sanitary sewer, environmental utility and a surcharge on your water bills that provide up to $2 million annually for this cost. With the uses in determining the debt, but provides an idea of why debt is impor- $3 million from assessments, plus the $1 million in state gas tax aid, plus the $2 million in utility fees, the City covers 60% of the $10 million by Moody’s bond rating agencies who assigned Maplewood a bond cost. The remainder is paid from the tax levy and is approximately rating that is only higher in 13% of government agencies throughout $4 million per year. Minnesota. In addition, Moody’s noted that 80% of Maplewood’s debt will be paid within the next 10 years. The City uses debt to manage this $10 million in annual expense. First, the assessment to residents is about 30% of our debt. Instead of asking For more information, contact Chuck Ahl at 651.249.2050 or our property owners to pay the entire cost of their assessments, which typically are $6,000 - $9,000, the city allows property owners up to 15 City of Maplewood 7 January 2010 SWIM LESSON REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW! www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com See PG. 2 for the Red Cross Babysitting class! Maplewood Nature Center Events Step It Up With MCC Youth Dance TUESDAYS, JANUARY 26 - APRIL 27 (ADVANCED) THURSDAYS, JANUARY 28 - APRIL 29 (BEGINNING) Explore Nature & Take Care of The Earth: Owl Families SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13, 10:00 – 11:30AM designed to promote teamwork and self-esteem. The performance will Each class includes parent & child indoor and outdoor activities with puppets, crafts, songs, stories, and at the Maplewood Community Center. Cost for all youth group dance nature hikes. Adults will separate for a group time to discuss eco-friendly topics, resources, nature books, for more information . and more! There’s something for the entire family. Drop-In and Experience Nature Production Class: The Lion King TUESDAYS, JANUARY 26 - APRIL 27, 7:00 - 8:00PM This exciting class is perfect for those with previous dance experience Classes that are offered at the Maplewood Nature production. Students will be given individual parts and the entire story is designed for parents and children birth to 5 years old will be told through dance. The focus will be on interactive teamwork and fun. Costumes are included. enjoy the indoor exhibits, sort and match with nature activities, create with nature and other materials, and explore the nature trails. Wear comfortable clothing for indoor and outdoor activities. Cost is $3.00/child. NO registration necessary. Tumbling provides endless fun and many coordination. Children will learn to take turns, follow directions, interact with wedges, and low and high balance beams. Classes will take place on Friday and Saturday mornings for ages 2-6 starting on February HOLIDAY TEA UPCOMING EVENTS Victorian Teas SAT, JAN. 16 11:30AM & 2:30PM Tickets: $25 (651) 776-7183 Children walking age to 3 years of age are invited to enjoy playtime QUILTING BEE in the gym learn simple dance moves, activities and sing-a-long SAT, JAN. 23 songs. This is a great opportunity for parents and or grandparents 10 - 2PM to spend quality time with your youngster. Classes will take place FREE! on Tuesdays at 5:15PM starting on February 16 at the Maplewood (651) 748-9009 www.maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org Call 651.249.2230 to register today! 8 City of Maplewood City of Maplewood January 2010 January 2010 January 2010 Guitar Lessons FREE Senior Well Being Seminars (AGES 10+) TUESDAYS, JANUARY 26 - MARCH 2 MONDAYS, 10:30 - 11:30AM FREE DEMO TUESDAY, JANUARY 19, 6:00 - 7:00PM At the Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Avenue lessons for beginners and advanced. Learn the easy way at the Maplewood Community Center! Participants are required to bring their Have your blood pressure checked courtesy of the Beginning: 6:00 - 6:55PM Level 2: 7:00 - 7:55PM Thyroid, Hormone Problems, Auto-Immune Conditions, understanding one phrase: You are What You Eat! Strength training is not just for athletes or young people. TUESDAYS, 6:30 - 8:30PM (CLASSES) Find out what it can do for you. Included is a free orientation SATURDAYS, 8:00 - 10:00AM (FIELD TRIPS) AT THE MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER This presentation encourages you to remember stories, observe and identify these feather-covered creatures. Study common record them, write them, or just tell them. Call 651.249.2230 to register. winter birds. Subsequent sessions will focus on other groups of species as birds move into our area. *Field trip locations will be determined by CPR/AED and First Aid Classes Students may receive a New Member membership in either the Friends of Maplewood Nature or the National Audubon Society. Cost is $10.00 CPR classes are designed to inform people how to respond in per session. Register for individual classes; or for all 6 for $50.00. emergency situations. Participants may receive Red Cross Prepay by February 12. Visit the www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/nc or www. saintpaulaudubon.org for more information. Topic Field Trips Feeder birds February 16 February 20 Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR and First Aid More winter birds March 2 March 6 This class is designed to meet state requirements for childcare providers. Water birds March 16 March 20 Saturday, January 16, 10:00 AM - 5:00PM Early migrants March 30 April 3 Early warblers April 13 April 17 Community CPR (Adult and Child CPR/AED with Infant CPR) More warblers April 27 none Saturday, February 13, 10:00 AM - 5:00PM City of Maplewood 9 Janury 2010 Reach Your Highest Fitness Potential With Martial Arts The Edge Martial Arts in Stillwater offers their quality Karate program for all ages at the Maplewood Community Center on Call SAVE! Register for 3 Months and 651.249.2230 to register. receive $5 OFF each month. LITTLE DRAGONS BEGINNER Ditch the Workout & Join the Party ADVANCED BEGINNER New monthly sessions! TUESDAYS, JAN 5 - 26, FEB 2 - 23, *MAR 2 - 30, 5:30 - 6:30PM KARATECORE THURSDAYS, JAN 7 - 28, FEB 5 - 26, MAR 4 - 25, 5:30 - 6:30PM MONDAYS, JANUARY 25 - MARCH 1, 11:30 - 12:30PM SATURDAYS, JAN 9 - 30, FEB 5 - 26, MAR 6 -27, 9:30 - 10:30AM This high-intensity program challenges your core from the inside out, burns calories and develops strong powerful bodies. Join this music from around the world into an hour-long group class. *Cost 3rd degree black belt with over 15 years of experience in Martial Arts as she mixes Pilates, Yoga, and Karate techniques to reach to register. 18+ Open Dodgeball League Zumba Zoning New! Power Up with offered on Tuesdays & SUNDAYS, FEBRUARY 21 - APRIL 25 Thursdays from 7:00 - 7:55AM at the Maplewood Community Center. GAME TIMES BETWEEN 3:00 - 8:00PM Join other people interested in experiencing the fun of a recreational dodgeball league in a structured and exciting environment! Each team must consist of 6-10 participants containing any combination of males or females. The league will be 8 weeks long with a 4 team playoff the 9th week. League champions will receive FREE entry to the next league! Cost is 2,;=1%40);33(12` $300.00 per team. Call 651.249.2230 to register by February 11. Table Tennis League FEBRUARY 6 - APRIL 17 Join a Table Tennis league at the Maplewood Community Center! The MCC is offering an adult co-ed community league. A schedule An award winning facility with Great Value. of weekly pairings will be generated for the league participants. Let us inspire you. League members call and arrange a time to play each other for $0 the week they are paired. Fee includes table usage and a package Inital Fee On A Monthly Membership of 3-star balls. Schedules will be available for pick up with the balls January 1 - 31, 2010 beginning Monday, February 1. Registration deadline is January Get Paid To Get Fit. Ask about insurance reimbursements. (651) 249-2230 Rhonda Larson, winner of the Summer Melt Down. Lost 31 Pounds City of Maplewood 10 January 2010 City of Maplewood PRSRT STD 1830 County Road B East U.S. POSTAGE Maplewood, MN 55109 PAID Phone: 651.249.2000 Permit #4903 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us St. Paul, MN ********ECRWSS** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format.Printed on recycled paper. Aquatic Special Events will be available in the pool for everyone to enjoy. Bring your On The Police Scanner friends and family! to 1,983 calls for service. 17 Assault Cases 3 Robbery Cases 26 Burglary Cases 135 Theft Cases 21 Auto Theft Cases 52 Theft from Vehicle Cases Take the family to the Maplewood Community Center aquatic watching a great movie. These events are FREE for members and cost of daily admission for non-members. Call 651.249.2230 for more information.