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New Food Scraps Recycling Site on Beulah Ln. | |
Como Food Scraps and Organics recyclers rejoice! The new 1115 Beulah Ln. Organics Recycling site enclosure was completed this week. Waste Management is scheduled to deliver new dumpsters today (Friday) and remove the dumpsters from the old site.
Don't worry about your Food Scraps routine being too disrupted by the moveâthe new site is only 250 feet down the road from the old site! Signage with the uncomplicated directions to the new site will be in place for a while at the old site to help everyone make the adjustment.
Interested in becoming a Food Scraps recycler? We have kits at the District 10 office to help you get started! Email district10@district10comopark.org to arrange to pick one up.
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News From Your Neighborhood | |
Happening Now
Como Midway Trail Realignment
Parks and Recreation is working to replace the trail on the north side of Como Ave in Como Park this summer. As part of that project, they are making a small realignment to the trail at the intersection of Midway Parkway to help improve visibility and safety at the intersection.
The paving of the trail began August 2nd. Pedestrian and traffic detour signage is in place to direct path users to the south side of Como Avenue during construction. Construction is expected to last 2-3 weeks.
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Como Park Steward Program
The Como Park Steward Program, a partnership between the D10 Environment Committee and St. Paul Parks & Rec, is off to a good start! There are still available parcels if you want to become a steward and help keep our regional treasure welcoming for everyone.
To become a Como Park Steward, individuals or groups (families, schools, churches, clubs and others) participate in ongoing clean up, special clean-up events, work with the city departments to report tree and natural damage, graffiti, safety, and other concerns. We ask for a minimum commitment of one-year with visits twice monthly. (Some parcels may be allowed more than one steward, depending on commitment levels).
Pick your favorite area to walk, run or bike, or that you have a special connection to, as an environmental project or learning experience, or in memorandum of someone special. You can even name your parcel on the map.
Find available parcels on the Como Steward Program map. After you complete your registration, you will be contacted about parcel selection.
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July Food Drive Results - Thank You from Como Park Lutheran | |
On Sunday, July 11th, CPLC hosted the third Drive-By Food Collection, a food campaign that aims to boost Minnesota food shelves when they need it most during the summer months. The campaign supported Keystone Community Services during the Open Your Heart Summer Challeng.
Together CPLC members and community neighbors collected 513 pounds of food and $2,356 in donations! The funds raised during this July campaign will be proportionately matched, up to $4,000, through the Open Your Heart Summer Challenge. And of special note, every dollar raised stays here in St. Paul to help our neighbors and community.
Thank you, thank you, thank you to friends, neighbors, and volunteers that came out on a very hot afternoon to help fight hunger through generous contributions of food and cash. You are truly and greatly appreciated!
And, last but not least, thank you to Thrivent Financial Services for helping with promotional expenses.
With sincere gratitude,
Como Park Lutheran Church
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Como Bicycle Ice Cream Route
The Pioneer Press has shared some recommended Twin Cities Ice Cream Bike Routes, including a Como-Marydale route that goes past Conny's and the Dock & Paddle.
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Dock & Paddle Offering
ï»żFree Meeting Space for Non-Profits
Dock & Paddle is offering no-cost meeting room space for local non-profits to book on Monday nights at Como Lakeside's 3rd floor Waterfall room.
Organizations must provide proof of non-profit status required, and are limited to two no-cost rentals per year. Events can't be booked more than 30 days in advance. Additional services and booking times available at a cost. If you have questions you can email dockandpaddle@gmail.com.
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News From Your District 10 Community Council | |
Como Sub-District 4 Residents:
Request a Ballot for D10's
ï»żAugust Special Election
If you live in Sub-District 4, you're eligible to be a candidate and/or vote in our August Special Election. Candidates must apply before August 9 to have their name on the ballot. Snail mail and electronic ballots may be requested by filling out a quick form in the link below. The election ends August 17 and results will be read at our August Board Meeting.
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20 is Plenty Signs: In Stock at D10 Office
The D10 Streetcar Station Office was recently restocked with "20 is Plenty" signs for distribution to community members. If you would like one please email district10@district10comopark.org to arrange pick up.
Traffic calming uses engineering design and traffic signage to improve safety for drivers, pedestrians, and bicyclists. St. Paul-owned residential streets are 20 mph, have lower daily traffic volumes, and do not have centerline paint, bike lanes, or traffic signals. Not all streets are owned by the city. View the Citywide Speed Limit Map.
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News From The City And Region | |
Westbound I-94 weekend closure begins Friday evening, Aug. 6
As work continues on the 12th Street ramp to westbound Interstate 94 near downtown St. Paul, westbound I-94 will close and be detoured between St. Peter Street and Marion Street beginning at 10 p.m. Friday, Aug. 6. During the weekend closure, construction crews will remove the ornamental railing from the 12th Street ramp bridge.
At the same time, the ramp from southbound I-35E to westbound I-94 will close, although traffic will still be able to continue south on I-35E. Motorists will be able to get onto the westbound interstate from Marion Street.
During the closure, traffic will follow a signed detour north on I-35E, west on Hwy 36 and then south on Hwy 280 to reach westbound I-94.
The westbound interstate will remain closed until 5 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 9.
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Ramsey County Food Resources Guides
Ramsey County has created a new printable food resource document.
The resources are area-specific (broken down to 5 different areas throughout Ramsey County) and are translated into Spanish, Hmong, Somali, Oromo, and Karen. Find them all in the link below.
They also have a Food Resources Map (mobile accessible) which has all of the information from the guides and is frequently updated.
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City of Saint Paul Resumes Mask Requirement at City Buildings
Mayor Carter issued Executive Order 2021-23 this week.
The order requires all individuals regardless of vaccination status at City-Controlled Property to wear a face covering indoors at all times. Employees who are not in a congregate setting and are alone in their assigned workspace may refrain from wearing a face covering. City of Saint Paul employees and visitors are not required to wear a face covering while outdoors, unless at an activity specifically designated and posted by the City as requiring a face covering.
The order will apply to all individuals except young children at risk of suffocation and persons who cannot medically tolerate wearing a face covering. Acceptable face coverings include manufactured or homemade cloth face coverings and are not required to be medical-grade masks. Face coverings must fully cover a personâs nose and mouth.
All businesses are strongly encouraged to require that all individuals, regardless of vaccination status, wear a face covering indoors. (View the order here)
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Ramsey County Park Ordinance Project
As we shared last week, Ramsey County is still seeking feedback on their park ordinance revision process through the end of August. They are also hosting two Community Conversation sessions on Zoom:
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Wednesday, Aug. 11 - Noonâ12:45 p.m. (Details)
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Tuesday, Aug. 17 - 7â7:45 p.m. (Details)
Join to provide input on three main areas: park hours, tobacco use in parks, and ordinance violation fines and penalties. You'll also have a chance to provide feedback on draft language.
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Public Hearing on Parking Minimums August 11
The Saint Paul City Council will hold a public hearing on text amendments to Saint Paulâs Zoning Code regarding minimum parking requirements on Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. Background information, draft amendments, and how to submit a comment can be found on the Cityâs website: www.stpaul.gov/parkingstudy.
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Rice Street Visioning Study
Ramsey County is seeking feedback on the future of Rice Street. You can view the July 14 open house presentation and share your thoughts. Feedback Form open through Aug 11.
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What's going on at the Fairgrounds? | |
56 New Specialty Brews & Beverages Announced for Fair | The Minnesota State Fair announces 56 brand-new beverages premiering or found only at the 2021 fair. In addition, there will be 29 returning beverages found only at the Great Minnesota Get-Together. In all, the fair features 300+ brews and beverages. | |  |
The Minnesota State Fair employs nearly 80 year-round full-time staff members, 450 summer staff, and approximately 2,300 fair-time staff members. Working at the Minnesota State Fair is an opportunity to be part of welcoming more than 2 million people to our area. Benefits include free fair admission. | | |
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