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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2010 - 04 Apr6IGVIEXMSR4VSKVEQW-RWMHI Maplewood Monthly April 2010 City Newsletter SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 8:00AM - 1:00PM Save The Date in the Aldrich Arena Parking Lot, 1850 White Bear Ave. 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, A Rain Garden For Your Yard and all electronic equipment such as televisions, Extreme Green Makeover Series computers, monitors and cell phones. No brush Now - May 6, various times www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen or tree waste will be accepted. In conjunction with Maplewood’s Spring Daddy Daughter Dance April 23, 6:30 - 8:00PM Clean-up day, Ramsey County will be at Maplewood Community Center collecting free of charge household hazardous Call 651.249.2230 to register. waste including oil, antifreeze, paint and other (see back page) hazardous waste items. Combining these two services will offer residents the opportunity to participate in both events without Kid’s Stuff Sale making additional trips for disposal. Ramsey County will also be collecting hazardous waste May 7, 4:30 - 7:30PM at Aldrich Arena on Friday, April 23 from 10:00AM to 6:00PM. at Maplewood Community Center NEW FOR 2010- REUSE COLLECTION Alison Scott & Brian Leighton May 7, 7:30PM housewares which will be distributed free of charge to families in need. Over 5,000 families receive at the Maplewood Performing Arts Theatre acceptable for reuse, please visit www.bridging.org. Remember, Reduce, Recycle and Reuse. -Continued on page 3 2 Temporary Signs moving the State Primary Election to August 10th of any given year. 2 A Visit from KARE 11 3 the primary date was to ensure that military personnel could Taste Of Maplewood exercise their right to vote. A second reason was to comply with a new federal law that requires states to give overseas voters more 4 Green News time to cast absentee ballots. When Councilmember Will 5 We Want Your Community Gardens Rossbach was elected to the Feedback On Maplewood Parks 6-8 & Recreation! Swim Lessons Will Rossbach: Mayor 651.484.5427 will.rossbach@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kathleen Juenemann: Councilmember 651.771.3670 kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us James Llanas: Councilmember 651.488.2745 james.llanas@ci.maplewood.mn.us John Nephew: Councilmember 651.776.5963 john.nephew@ci.maplewood.mn.us Julie Wasiluk: Concilmember 651.776.2633 julie.wasiluk@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 Monday, April 5 & May 3 at 7:00PM City Council: Monday, April 12 & 26 at 7:00PM Monday - Friday: 8:00AM - 4:30PM City Council Workshop: April 5, 5:15PM Saturday: 8:00AM - 12:00PM Citizen Forum: Saturday, April 3 & May 1 at 10:00AM (both at City Hall) Maplewood Community Center Registration 651.249.2230 Customer Service 651.249.2230 Environmental & Natural Resource Commission: Monday, April 19 at 7:00PM Admissions 651.249.2210 Historical Preservation Committee: Thursday, April 15 at 7:00PM Theater/Banquet Room Rental 651.249.2103 Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00PM Birthday Parties 651.249.2203 Park & Recreation Commission: Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00PM Aquatics 651.249.2206 Child Care 651.249.2218 Planning Commission: Tuesday, April 6 & 20 at 7:00PM 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 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us.* Any meeting cancellations are posted on Maplewood Nature Center the City’s website. *Meetings are also streamed live on the City’s website. Code Enforcement “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 heidi.carey@ci.maplewood.mn.us. Thank you to the advertisers who support this publication! kathleen.juenemann@ci.maplewood.mn.us Kare 11’s Bobbie And Belinda Visit Temporary Portable Signs The Maplewood Nature Center By Shann Finwall, AICP, Environmental Planner Maplewood Meeting Schedule so, you should be aware of the city’s new sign regulations which were adopted by the city council in January 2010. Temporary portable signs are signs which are not permanently attached to the ground or a structure and are designed to display Citizen Forum: Saturday, April 3 & May 1 at 10:00AM (both at City Hall) time. These signs are not counted toward a businesses’ permanent Environmental & Natural Resource Commission: Monday, April 19 at 7:00PM sign allowance, but are limited in time of display and may require a Historical Preservation Committee: Thursday, April 15 at 7:00PM permit. Please review the following Belinda Jensen and Bobby Jensen from KARE 11 news Housing & Redevelopment Authority: Wednesday, April 14 at 7:00PM to ensure your business is following the city’s new temporary portable Park & Recreation Commission: Wednesday, April 21 at 7:00PM Makeover and the associated series of classes. The clips were sign regulations: evening and Saturday morning. For more information on the Temporary portable signs which are 12 square feet All City Council and Commission meetings are broadcast live on in area or under: Channel 16 and are rebroadcast on a schedule that is posted at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen. www.ci.maplewood.mn.us.* Any meeting cancellations are posted on in area or under at any given time. feet in area or under, with a maximum of 3 temporary portable signs 12 square feet in area or under at any given time. Temporary portable signs which are over 12 square feet in area: businesses). allowed per property, regardless of single or multi-tenant property. The City of Maplewood regulates temporary portable signs in order to provide a balanced system of temporary signage throughout the city, facilitate communication, promote public safety, minimize visual clutter and enhance property values and business opportunities. Please help the city achieve these goals by following Don’t Miss This Year’s Event As It (Spring Clean-up -continued from cover) Bicycles will be collected by Re-Cycle, a used bicycle shop in Expands To An Exciting Two Days Minneapolis. Re-Cycle will be collecting bicycles in ANY FRIDAY, AUGUST 6 (4-10PM) SATURDAY, AUGUST 7 (10AM-10PM) to the road for re-use. Others will be stripped for parts. A re-used bicycle saves approximately 175 pounds of carbon dioxide community celebration of food, music emissions by reducing the need to produce a new bicycle. For more information, visit re-cycle.com. This year’s festival will be held in the 24-acre Goodrich Park, and In conjunction with this event, Maplewood will also be sponsoring promises to be better than ever! There a food drive for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Containers will will be something for everyone: carnival be set up to collect food items. Tuna, peanut butter, macaroni and cheese, canned soups and vegetables, infant items, dried foods Walton’s Petting Zoo for the kids; and cash are needed. Call 651.249.2400 for more information. live music by Rhino, Leo Hawkins Band, Martin Zellar and the COLLECTION FEES (CASH OR CHECK ONLY) TYPE OF LOADE-WASTE The Mic” youth and adult category winners as they perform on stage; hot air balloon rides, and “Heal the Soul,” a high heel shoe race INDIVIDUAL ITEMS fundraiser to bring awareness to domestic violence. Of course, participants will enjoy a variety Blazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ Challenge Blazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ Challenge Blazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ ChallengeBlazin’ Challenge of food booths, adult beverages provided by Maplewood/Oakdale Lions, an arts & crafts marketplace and much more. To learn how to be a food or marketplace vendor, call 651.249.2124. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, call 651.249.2021. 4IVJSVQERGIJSVE0MJIXMQI On The Police Scanner responded to 1,619 calls for service. Included in this number were the following incidents: 24 Assault Cases 3 Robbery Case 13 Burglary Cases 89 Theft Cases 9 Auto Theft Cases %TVMP Extreme Less Than 60 DAYS Left To Register Green MakeoverGreen Makeover WIN A $15,000 GREEN MAKEOVER To Transforming Yards For A Sustainable Maplewood www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen Together We Can Make MaplewoodReduce Your Lawn Impacts Don’t Miss This Year’s Event As It A More Sustainable Place To Live. Expands To An Exciting Two Days TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 6:30 - 8:00PM AT THE MAPLEWOOD NATURE CENTER Adopt A Park For Clean Up Pick up your application for the Extreme Green Makeover at this event! Win Door prizes! SATURDAY, APRIL 17 Focus on ways to maintain lawn with minimum use of fertilizers and chemicals and learn about replacing normal turf with some no-mow the park you use the most. Call 651.249.2170 to reserve trash bags options from Lawn Care Specialist Bob Mugaas. Bob has been and plastic gloves by April 16. Pick up your kit at the nature center researching lawns for many years and can answer your lawn on Friday, April 16 from 9:00AM to 5:00PM. Maplewood Nature Center is located one block north of Minnehaha off of Century Ave. Register online at www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen Plant Trees: Education, Sale and Rebate Opportunities! FREE Rain Barrel Installations For The city will be offering a rebate program for planting deciduous Walton’s Petting Zoo for the kids; Lucky Residents shade trees that are native to Minnesota. To learn how to apply live music by Rhino, Leo Hawkins Nominate your yard for a free rain barrel installation! You must be a for a rebate, and to see the list of eligible tree species, visit www. Band, Martin Zellar and the Maplewood resident, and be willing to host a one-time demonstration ci.maplewood.mn.us, click on Nature Center, and Plant Trees! event in your yard. A videographer will tape the installation. Submit your Rain Barrel Installation application online by April 22: annual tree sale. The deadline to purchase is April 17. Autumn Blaze The Mic” youth and adult category www.ci.maplewood.mn.us/extremegreen. Maple and Bicolor White Oak are just two options. See other shrubs winners as they perform on stage; and trees on their website at www.FriendsoftheParks.org. To learn hot air balloon rides, and “Heal Rain Barrel /Compost Bin Truckload Sale more about trees, join us at the nature center for a the Soul,” a high heel shoe race The City of Maplewood is partnering with four other cities to provide A Tree–Mendous Celebration fundraiser to bring awareness (Free for all ages!) to domestic violence. Of course, SATURDAY, MAY 1, 2:00 - 4:00PM There will be an opportunity to purchase compost turners and participants will enjoy a variety Pick up your application for the Extreme Green Makeover kitchen scrap buckets. This is a one day sale taking place on of food booths, adult beverages Saturday, May 1 from 9:00AM - 3:00PM provided by Maplewood/Oakdale Lions, an arts & crafts marketplace Lots of information will be available on tree disease, and tree care. and much more. To learn how to be a food or marketplace vendor, There will be pruning, tree planting, and arbor building city website for more information. call 651.249.2124. To learn about sponsorship opportunities, call demonstrations. Two to three-foot oak and maple tree seedlings will be available. Test your tree knowledge on the wheel of nature, ride Extreme Green Landscaping Workshop SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 10:00AM - 2:00PM chest. Enjoy spring treats from trees. At the Maplewood Nature Center, 2659 7th St. E. Extreme Green Makeover QUALIFYING EVENT 5 Easy Ways To Reduce Your Lawn Impact On Lakes On The Police Scanner Turn over a new leaf this spring and try incorporating these habits when you care for your lawn: adults per household. responded to 1,619 calls for service. Included in this 1. Use a mulching mower and let those grass clippings nurture your lawn. plantings for year-round interest. Find out how to analyze your site growth that helps absorb rainwater. for sun and shade. clippings off of the street and out of the storm drain. 4. Install a rainbarrel! Rainbarrels help slow down stormwater Find out how to transform that tough, shady plot into a woodland Community Garden Plots For Rent Pride Of Maplewood Award There are community garden plots at Edgerton Park available for rental this Aquatics and Customer Service. Ryan is the Head Lifeguard and a for a 12’x15’ plot. The garden opens of Maplewood in August of 2001. April 15, 2010. If you would like to rent a plot, call Oakley at the Maplewood “He works hard every day to Nature Center, 651.249.2173. ensure that the pool area is well maintained.” Ron Horwath, Aquatic Program Manager (right) “Ryan’s top priority is always Spring TeaSpring TeaSpring TeaSpring Tea Spring Tea Spring Tea Spring TeaSpring Tea public safety, and he has the experience and know-how to recognize dangerous situations At Bruentrup Heritage Farm before they happen” “He has made two very notable active drowning victim saves Theme: Indian Lore recently and both patrons took the time to let management May 8, 11:30 & 2:30 PM know how much they appreciate his diligence”. $25 (adults) Thank you, Ryan, for your outstanding work for the Maplewood $15 (students & youth 15 or younger) Community Center and the citizens of Maplewood. Call 651-776-7183 to reserve your spot. www.maplewoodhistoricalsociety.org Summer Swim Lesson Registration Going On Now The Maplewood Community Center offers over 500 Red Cross Swim Lessons for all ages. The zero-depth entry leisure pool is kept at a comfortable 87 degrees which creates a Community Garden Plots For Rent register today! Find out for yourself why participants come back experienced instructors. Three easy ways to register: (9AM-7PM on Monday, 9AM-5PM Tuesday - Friday, and 9AM-12PM on Saturday) 2. By Phone at 651.249.2230 (Same hours list above) 3. Online at maplewoodcommunitycenter.com you will need to pre-register for your online account. Spring Tea Course Descriptions may be found at www.maplewoodcommunitycenter.com and At Bruentrup Heritage Farm click on aquatics. Swim Lesson Fees Semi-Private Lessons (8 Lessons) Private swim lessons are a great opportunity for people who would like one on one instruction. To schedule a private lesson, contact Ron at 651.249.2206 or ron.horwath@ci.maplewood. Exciting Pool Events! FREE for MCC members and the cost of daily admission for non-members. Flotation Days beach balls, tubes, and almost everything the MCC has the pool for everyone to enjoy. Bring your friends and family! Flotation Friday 5:00 - 8:00PM April 30, May 28, & June 25 WATCH FOR HORSE CAMP, SKATE CAMPS, PRESCHOOL CAMPS AND MORE IN THE MAY ISSUE! Tots In Motion FREE Senior Well Being Seminars TUESDAYS, APRIL 20- MAY 25, 5:30 - 6:15PM MONDAYS, 10:30 - 11:30AM This class is designed for parents/grandparents and At the Maplewood Community Center 2100 White Bear Ave. toddlers from walking age to three years old. Learn April 5: Importance of Good Foot Care simple dance moves, activity and sing-a-long Your feet are very important to your well being. Come and songs, and most of all, have a great time with learn about good foot care from the professionals of your little ones! We will also enjoy some Affordable Foot Care. A free complimentary foot care demo playtime in the gym each week at the will be given to one lucky participant. conclusion of class. This class is held at April 12- Nutrition Makeover: Presented by the Maplewood Community Center and Vibrant Life Center April 19- Blood Pressure Workshop Call 651.249.2230 to register. Keeping a close check on your Blood Pressure is important to your health. For your sake stop by and get your Blood Beginning Tumbling Pressure checked courtesy of the Maplewood Care Center and The Homestead at Maplewood. (AGES 2-3) FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - MAY 21, 9:00 - 9:45AM April 26- Become An Election Judge (AGES 4-6) FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - MAY 21, 9:45 - 10:30AM (AGES 2-3) SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - MAY 22, 9:00 - 9:45AM (AGES 4-6) SATURDAY, APRIL 17 - MAY 22, 9:45 - 10:30AM seminar for more information about this great opportunity. These classes are designed especially for little ones to practice their coordination while learning to take turns, follow directions, Call 651.249.2230 to register. interact with others and most importantly, have fun! They will be Grab Bag Bingo Call 651.249.2230 to register. FIRST THURSDAY OF THE MONTH (starting April 1) 1:00 - 2:30PM After School Volleyball At Edgerton Gym each month in the Maplewood Community Center banquet MONDAYS, APRIL 19- MAY 24, 3:45 - 4:45PM room. Ten games are played and the winners choose from Set! Fun! You will practice the fundamentals of the game, learn team building skills and have a great time doing it! We will teach for more information. t-shirt is included. Call 651.249.2230 to register. MatchPlay Tennis Spring Maplewood Tennis TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, JUNE 8 - 24 TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS, MAY 4 - 20 Your kids have taken lessons, now they can take the next Learn tennis in a fun, fast-paced environment and show your kids step and play tennis in a fun and friendly environment! Each that tennis is the perfect match for them! Lessons are taught by class starts with a short lesson, followed by a skills challenge tennis pro Tom Westling at Vista Hills Park. and supervised match play. Lessons are taught by tennis pro Little Stars (parent/child) 6:00 - 6:45PM Big Stars (ages 7-9) 6:45 - 7:30PM WATCH FOR HORSE CAMP, SKATE CAMPS, PRESCHOOL The Maplewood Community Center will be FREE Senior Well Being Seminars Karate closed Sunday, April 4 for Easter. Put Your Child Center Stage With Martial Arts Your child will learn the skills they need to be successful in life and Monday - Friday 5:30AM - 9:00PM learning; exercise, discipline, respect, team work and problem solving April 5: Importance of Good Foot Care Saturday 6:00AM - 7:00PM to name a few. Taught by Mr. Welsh of The Edge Martial Arts at the Your feet are very important to your well being. Come and Sunday 9:00AM - 7:00PM learn about good foot care from the professionals of SAVE! Call 651.249.2230 to register. Affordable Foot Care. A free complimentary foot care demo Register for 3 Months and receive $5 OFF each month. Spring Personal Presented by LITTLE DRAGONS (ages 4-6) 5:15-5:45PM Training Special BEGINNER (ages 7+) 5:45-6:15PM Blood Pressure Workshop ADVANCED BEGINNER Keeping a close check on your Blood Pressure is important MCC Members Adult Dance 16+ to your health. For your sake stop by and get your Blood Offer ends April 30, 2010 Pressure checked courtesy of the Maplewood Care Center TUESDAYS, APRIL 20 - MAY 25 Call 651.249.2230 to reserve SOCIAL BALLROOM SAMPLER 7:00 - 8:00PM your sessions today! Become An Election Judge Social Sampler Class will cover many styles and tempos of music, for Meet The Trainer your social, mental, and physical health and how much fun it can be! Barb Johnson has been an ACE seminar for more information about this great opportunity. 10+ years. to register. YOUR CHALLENGE STARTS JUNE 7! TH (starting April 1) each month in the Maplewood Community Center banquet room. Ten games are played and the winners choose from $0 INITIAL FEE 1IPX(S[R 7YQQIV Your kids have taken lessons, now they can take the next BUY 3 MONTHS step and play tennis in a fun and friendly environment! Each Melt away the pounds with this GET 1 FREE! class starts with a short lesson, followed by a skills challenge 12-week weight loss challenge. and supervised match play. Lessons are taught by tennis pro Hurry! Offer valid City of Maplewood 1830 County Road B East Maplewood, MN 55109 Phone: 651.249.2000 www.ci.maplewood.mn.us ********ECRWSS** RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER Upon request, this newsletter will be made available in an alternate format.Printed on recycled paper. Daddy Daughter Dance FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 6:30 - 8:00PM Thank You For Your Years Of Dedication And Service enjoy great music, dancing and goodies! These City of Maplewood employees were recognized this year Each young lady will receive a corsage for 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 & 35 years of service with the City.and each couple will receive a memory keepsake photograph of their special date. This semi-formal dance, for girls ages 5-12 years, will be held in the Maplewood Community Center additional child for MCC members). Pre-registration is required. Call 651.249.2230 to register today! Learn The Skill That Saves Lives CPR/AED AND FIRST AID CLASSES FACT: 80 percent of cardiac arrests occur at home and are witnessed by a family member. Community CPR (Adult and Child CPR/AED and Infant CPR) Saturday, April 10, 10AM - 5PM PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Permit #4903 St. Paul, MN Printed on recycled paper.