Special Yard Waste Collection on Dec 7th

By Waite Park Community Council on December 5, 2011 4:13 PM
A special yard waste collection for City of Minneapolis' Solid Waste and Recycling customers has been scheduled.  All customers are encouraged to properly prepare and set out yard waste on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011 by 6 a.m.

Properly prepared yard waste will be collected Wednesday, December 7th through Friday, December 9th.  Yard waste crews will not follow typical collection days.  All yard waste must be at the Solid Waste Collection Point on December 7th, 2011 by 6 a.m. to be collected.

This one-time collection is designed to assist customers by providing a convenient method to dispose of yard waste accumulated after the end of the regular yard waste season.

When preparing yard waste:

  • Brush and branches are to be put into bundles.  Individual branches must not be longer than 3 feet and no larger than 3 inches in diameter.
  • Bags must weigh less than 40 pounds.

If you have any questions please contact the City of Minneapolis' Solid Waste and Recycling by calling 612-673-2917 or by email at SWandRsupervisors@minneapolismn.gov.

Learn About The Plans for The New Central Avenue Median

By Jeffrey Martin on December 2, 2011 7:15 AM
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First Ward Councilman Kevin Reich will be on hand to discuss the progress being made on the new Central Avenue median project that will continue through this winter. In September, the median plantings were removed and a new schedule of hearty, low-maintenance plantings will be going in this spring as well a number of features designed for pedestrians, auto traffic maintenance and safety.

Join us at the next Waite Park Community Council meeting on Wednesday, December 7 at 7:00 p.m. at the Waite Park Community Center (1810 34th Avenue NE). All Waite Park Community Council meetings are open to the public. Join us!

Waite Park Voice, Nov/Dec 2011 Issue

By Waite Park Community Council on November 17, 2011 4:06 PM
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In This Issue:

  • Waite Park Home Improvement Loan
  • District 59 Special Election
  • CPP, NCEC, NRP Draft Proposal
  • Community Energy Services Workshop
  • 2012 MSP Home Tour & More...

Download the current issue here:
WPVoice_Nov-Dec_2011.pdf

Feedback and submissions can be sent to waiteparkcc@gmail.com. Editorial submissions for the 2012 January/February issue are due no later than Friday, December 16, 2011.

The 2012 MSP Home Tour wants your home!

By Jeffrey Martin on October 20, 2011 9:56 AM
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The community spirited family whose home has great woodwork or a recent makeover? 

The 2012 Minneapolis & Saint Paul Home Tour is already looking for homeowners and home improvement professionals to feature on the late-April tour. Nominations/applications are due Monday, January 16, and early submissions are encouraged. It's the Tour's 25th year, and it will be held April 28 and 29, 2012.
 
"People attending the tour are looking for ideas on how to remodel or expand their homes," said Tour coordinator Margo Ashmore. "Homeowners on the tour enjoy  feedback and find it's also a great promotion for their neighborhoods."
 
Contractors often help staff the homes, and homeowners ask family and friends to contribute a few hours hosting. "A good support network makes it fun. It's a great incentive to finish up the last few little projects," Ashmore said. "Recruit help at fall and winter gatherings, and identify clusters of homes to call special attention."
 
Contractors and other vendors may nominate homes they have worked on, and are encouraged to call for more information about sponsorship. Green, energy efficient, and historically-sensitive remodels and expansions get special notice among the 50 homes. It is not necessary to have remodeled the whole house.
 
The tour is a celebration of city living that encourages homeowners to improve existing homes, and to complement the neighborhood vibe if they build new. For more information, call Tour Coordinator Margo Ashmore at (612) 867-4874 or email Margo here. The application can be downloaded from www.MSPHomeTour.com under "nominate."

What Is Happening on Central Avenue?

By Jeffrey Martin on October 14, 2011 12:18 PM
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You may have noticed that the Central Avenue median between 27th and 37th Avenue NE was stripped bare and cleaned in late September. For the past several years the median has suffered due to harsh weather, salt and plowing, occasional accidents and overall neglect. Many of the trees and shrubs along the median died off or were severely stressed, but a new plan is in the works to restore the median to a more natural state and resolve a number of long-standing driver and pedestrian issues.

The stripping and regrading is the start of the plan by the Department of Public Works to rebuild a new, sustainable median. The first step is to resculpt the median to hold rainwater better. The previous grading design caused much of the rainwater to run off the median into the storm sewer. 

The new design will simplify the overall variety of plantings, increase sightlines for drivers and pedestrians and provide tree canopy coverage where necessary. The new plantings, along with a better design, should create a better looking median that is easier to maintain while eliminating some of the existing pedestrian and driving difficulties.

The Department of Public Works, Councilman Kevin Reich's office and the surrounding neighborhood organizations, including Waite Park, will be holding special meetings throughout the fall and winter to inform the public on the status of the project and solicit input. Look for more information in the coming issues of the Waite Park Voice and online.

Meredith Fisher joins the Waite Park Community Council

By Jeffrey Martin on October 10, 2011 11:58 AM
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The Waite Park Community Council is pleased to welcome Meredith Fisher as our newest neighborhood board member. 

Meredith has been a Minneapolis resident since 2008. She leads strategic communications efforts for the University of Minnesota's Clinical and Translational Science Institute, and brings experience in marketing and public relations to the Community Council. 

Meet Jenny Arneson NE School Board Member this Wednesday

By Jeffrey Martin on October 3, 2011 10:44 AM
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Jenny Arneson, the MPS School Board member that represents Northeast Minneapolis, will be on hand to discuss the proposed recommendations put forth by Minneapolis Public Schools to address increased enrollment in the coming years. 

Our strong Northeast schools have become popular options for parents and students in our area. With the increased popularity comes a surge in student numbers that will affect all of our area schools in the coming years. 

The MPS School Board has proactively begun addressing this issue by creating and implementing a number of strategies that help parents make good decisions on the best school for their children. You can find more details in the presentation below.

Jenny will on hand at the Waite Park Community Council meeting on Wednesday, October 5 at 7:00 at the Waite Park Community Center at 1810 34th Avenue NE to discuss the current proposals and provide an update on the issues surrounding enrollment in Northeast school. Please join us on Wednesday.


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