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D10 Harvest Festival Saturday | |
September 10, 3-5pm at Tilden Park - Free Event!
As the summer winds down we invite you to save the date for the D10 Como Community Council Harvest Festival. Join us on September 10 at Tilden Park from 3-5pm for demonstrations, pie tasting, carnival games, crafts, bookmobile, magic show and more! This year's demonstrations have an urban sustainability theme including composting, backyard chicken care, fermentation, & gardening for pollinators. Thanks to Lyngblomsten and Holden House for partnering and sponsoring this event!
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Citywide Drop-off @ Fairgrounds
Saturday, September 17, 8am-1pm, Fairgrounds
St. Paul Public Works Department partners with district councils to organize annual citywide drop-off events for residents to properly dispose of large refuse items and recyclable materials not collected via the residential recycling program. District 10 helps coordinate the event held annually at the State Fairgrounds.
Senior Pick-Up
As part of our coordination, we facilitate at-home pick-ups for qualifying items for community seniors. *If you are a senior in the Como area and would like your items picked up from your home, email district10@district10comopark.org no later than Monday, Sept. 12, 2022. Everything must be outside in front of your house by 8am Saturday, Sept 17, 2022. Rates apply.
Volunteers get a voucher for a free drop-off! Sign up for a shift on our Volunteer Registration Form!
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Sign-Up: Como Tree Trek October 1
Mark your calendar for Saturday, October 1, 10am-Noon, for the D10 Environment Committee’s 2022 Fall Tree Trek.
This walking tour will again be led by Minnesota Master Naturalist Stephanie Mirocha. She will provide fascinating facts, uses, and histories of many of the diverse tree species in the park. The event is free, but please register in advance. Attendance will be limited to 20 participants.
Dress for walking and the weather and meet between the Butterfly Parking Lot and the Labyrinth (adjacent to the restored Lily Pond – just across the pedestrian bridge on the west side of Lexington Parkway).
Of course, you can use the Tree Trek Tree Tags to go on a self-guided Tree Trek anytime! Find a map of the marked trees on our website.
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D10 Updates On-Demand
This week our Como Community Council committees got updated on a couple of our ongoing community efforts, through the miracle of modern technology these updates are now available to view at your leisure on our website. You don't even have to program your VCR!
South Como Lawns to Legumes Project
D10 Community Organizer Jessica Willman updated the Environment Committee on the Sub-District 4 Lawns to Legumes Project. View the recording here on our website.
Como Neighborhood Historical Project Update
Neighborhood Relations Committee member and Como Neighborhood Historical Project leader Laura Oyen presented progress on the project to the Neighborhood Relations Committee. View the recording here on our website.
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Como Community Blood Drive
D10 Como Park is partnering with the American Red Cross and the Como Zoo & Conservatory to host a series of community blood drives at the Zoo. Reservations are now available for the October 18 drive.
Upcoming Drive Dates:
With so many still working from home, workplace blood drives have all but vanished, affecting the Red Cross’ reserve levels. Community blood drives are the perfect opportunity to take a break from the home office or start a trip to the zoo!
If you’re interested in volunteering at the check-in table, we still have shifts available on October 18, you can sign up for a shift here.
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Saint Paul Classic Bike Tour Returns to Como
Sunday, September 11, 7:30am starting at Como Lakeside Pavilion
The 28th annual Saint Paul Classic will be rolling around the City this Sunday. The coordinators have notified riders not to park at Como Zoo or McMurray Fields. This year they have also paid for a permit to use the Como Park Elementary School and Como Senior High School parking lots.
More info can be found at the Saint Paul Classic website. The ride is a fundraiser for the Bicycle Alliance of Minnesota.
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State Fair Follow-Up Meeting
Monday, September 12 at 6:30 at the NorthWest Como Rec
The Neighborhood Safety Initiative is holding a State Fair Follow Up / De-Brief meeting on Monday, September 12 at 6:30 at the NorthWest Como Rec Center (corner of Hoyt and Hamline, adjacent to Chelsea Heights Elementary School).
This will be a chance to share thoughts on what worked, what didn't, and how things can be improved for next year. If you want to submit comments or questions beforehand, you can email katebmccreight@gmail.com.
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Como Golf Lot Construction Scheduled
The north and south parking lots both received major upgrades earlier this summer. A canoe/kayak launch will be finished near the south lot later this year. Now it's the Como Golf Course lot's turn, construction will begin the week of September 12. The golf lot will be closed for approximately 5 weeks. Visit the Como Transportation Parking Improvements project website for updates. No, golfers, fair-style lawn parking is not allowed during the construction.
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Como Friends’ Como Quest
September 17 & 18, 9-11:30am - $100 for a team of 4
A benefit for Como Park Zoo and Conservatory
Como Friends’ Como Quest is a wild exploration designed for multigenerational fun, as kids and adults work together to unlock conservation clues, collect rewards, and uncover exciting new secrets about animals, plants and the planet we share. With an interactive smartphone app and an adventurous spirit, your team of treasure hunters will dig deep into Como’s amazing animal and plant collections, while supporting the best care possible for the animals and plants and free admission that is so important to our community.
D10 will be giving away one free team of 4 certificate at our Sept. 10 Harvest Festival.
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Community Paper Shredding Event
Sept. 20, 1-4pm at The Heritage at Lyngblomsten apartments
If you miss the Citywide Dropoff on Sept. 17, The Heritage at Lyngblomsten is hosting a FREE community Paper Shredding Event on Tuesday, September 20, from 1–4 PM. Service provided at The Heritage Parking Lot (1440 Midway Parkway, St. Paul) by Veteran Shredding. 2 boxes of documents per household. Paper clips, rubber bands, staples, and plastic sleeves are fine to leave on your documents, but please remove large metal binding clips. Enjoy treats and music, with tours of The Heritage at Lyngblomsten apartments every half hour starting at 1 PM. For more details, visit www.lyngblomsten.org/Shred or call LeAnn at (651) 632-5429.
Get Involved: Popcorn Thursdays at Lyngblomsten
All the popcorn you can eat! Help pop popcorn on Thursday afternoons for the Lyngblomsten
community. You'll pop, bag, and hand out popcorn then clean up afterward. Our poppers work in teams of two (or more) to provide a fun service that is highly appreciated by our residents, staff, and
community members. This is a great activity for you and a friend, or for a small group.
This is a physically active role as it requires standing for 2+ hours. Volunteers must be over age 18 to use the popcorn popping machine. If you enjoy being active and meeting new people, reach out today.
Questions? Please contact Melanie at mjagolino@lyngblomsten.org.
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2022 CRWD Como Lake Walking Tours
September 22 (Thursday) & 27 (Tuesday), 5:30-7pm starting at Como Lakeside Pavilion
Experts Britta Belden and Bob Fossum from Capitol Region Watershed District (CRWD) will lead two educational tours along Como Lake’s walking path that highlights the lake’s history, its dynamic urban ecosystem, and the water quality issues facing it. They will also provide an in-depth overview of projects aimed at improving Como Lake (both past and future) including shoreline restoration efforts, aquatic plant control, fishery management, and major in-lake and watershed phosphorus reduction projects.
Come with your questions and enjoy a fall evening at Como Lake!
Please register in the links below or by calling CRWD at (651) 644-8888. There is a limit of 30 people per tour. Sign-up will be open until capacity is reached.
The tour will be weather dependent. An event cancellation will be sent out via email the day of the tour if storms are expected.
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Como Parks & Rec Programming
Winter youth sports registration is now open. Saint Paul Parks and Rec announced that registration fees have been eliminated for winter basketball for 10U and up (ages 9+) at all recreation center sites.
Note: fees apply for 4U, 6U and 8U but you can advantage of the early bird discounts by registering in the first five days of the month!
North Dale Rec Center (1414 N. St. Albans)
Northwest Como Rec Center (1550 N. Hamline)
*Registration Required
St. Paul Parks & Rec Fee Assistance Program
The City of Saint Paul operates a special program that helps families pay for Parks & Recreation youth classes and activities. Fee Assistance can be requested by families who meet program requirements when registering for youth activities. To be eligible for the program, youth must live in Saint Paul, be 18 years old or younger, and qualify for free and reduced lunches.
Fee Assistance can be used toward most recreational sports or activities offered by Saint Paul Parks and Recreation. To view the online catalog of all available activities offered, click here.
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Neighborhood Notes
Upcoming Applications/Renewals
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Speedway (950 Lexington): Gas Station and Malt Off-Sale Licenses are up for renewal Dec. 1. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 5 Council Member Amy Brendmoen: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Vistabule Teardrop has submitted an application for a Motor Vehicle Dealer - New Vehicle License for 1455 Energy Park Dr. Anyone with input can email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Council Member Mitra Jalali: ward4@ci.stpaul.mn.us. Representatives from Vistabule are planning to attend the Sept. 20 D10 Land Use committee meeting to introduce themselves and answer questions.
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Duke's Car & Towing (977 Front): Auto Repair Garage License is up for renewal Oct. 19. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 5 Council Member Amy Brendmoen: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
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Ted’s Recreation (1084 Larpenteur): Liquor License is up for renewal Sept. 25. Anyone with input should email the Como Community Council or contact the office of Ward 5 Council Member Amy Brendmoen: ward5@ci.stpaul.mn.us.
*While license renewal date serve as community reminders, feedback on a business license can be submitted at any time.
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Mac-Grove Fest
Saturday, September 10, 11am-3pm @ Edcumbe Rec Center
Our friends over at D14 Macalester Groveland are busy planning their big annual Fall event. The Fest is an all ages, FREE event at the Edgcumbe Rec Center Fields!
Mac-Grove Fest aims to celebrate the businesses, organizations, artists, and residents that make Mac-Grove a great place to live, learn, work, worship, and play.
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Early Learning Legislative Advisory Committee
The Saint Paul City Council is seeking applications for appointment to its Early Learning Legislative Advisory Committee ("the Committee"). Applications will be accepted from August 29-September 11, 2022.
Description: The limited-term legislative advisory committee will work with the Saint Paul City Council and the City to: 1) evaluate a locally governed program ("the Program") to ensure universal and equitable access to early care and education for all Saint Paul children, and 2) to explore funding options for the Program, including the possible use of public dollars.
The Committee is empowered to make recommendations to the City Council on the potential design and implementation of the Program and, if appropriate, to propose legislation that would establish the Program. The Early Learning Legislative Advisory Committee shall present its recommendations and any related draft legislation to the City Council no later than March 26, 2023.
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2023 St. Paul Budget
The City Council is responsible for adopting the City's operating and capital budgets and property tax levies. In August, the Mayor proposes the budgets for the following year. After the budgets are proposed, the City Council begins its consideration of the budgets. A series of Council Budget Committee meetings are held throughout the fall to review the Mayor's proposed budgets in detail. Public hearings on the proposed budgets and tax levies are also held during this time period. In mid-December, the Council adopts the final budgets and property tax levies, incorporating any changes Councilmembers have to the original proposal into the adopted budgets and levies.
Budget Committee Meetings are be held on Wednesday mornings at 10am from August 24th and December 7, 2022. The council hears budget breakdowns from different departments, this is the draft schedule:
- 8/24 Mayor's Proposed 2023 Budget and Department of Safety and Inspections
- 9/7 Fire Department (Police Department delayed TBD)
- 9/7 Library Board Meeting: Budget Presentation General Fund Changes 2:00pm
- 9/14 Parks and Recreation Department (At Highland Park Community Center)
- 9/14 HRA Board Meeting: HRA/PED Budget Presentation 2:00pm
- 9/21 Public Works
- 9/21 Levy Limit Vote and Ramsey County Tax Trends Presentation @ 3:30 City Council Meeting
- 9/28 City Attorney's Office/Office of Neighborhood Safety
- 10/5 Follow-Up and Capital Improvement and Sales Tax
- 10/5 Library Board Meeting: Budget Presentation 2:00pm
- 10/12 Office of Technology and Communications and Human Rights and Equal Economic Opportunity
- 10/19 Human Resources and City Council
- 10/26 Discuss Mayor's proposal and Council budget priorities
- 11/2 5 year Street Plan and Debt Strategy
- 11/9 Follow Up and Office of Financial Services and Office of Financial Empowerment
- 11/16 RVCA
- TBD Truth in Taxation
- 12/7 Budget Committee - Budget Adoption 3:30pm
Meetings can be live streamed and are recorded to view later. Find minutes, live streams, recordings, and updated scheduling here on the city's website. You can send comments and feedback to the City Council: CouncilBudget@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Public Hearing On Budget in Como
There is a public hearing on the proposed budget scheduled for Tuesday September 20 at Como Lakeside Pavilion at 5:30pm.
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Submit your nominations for the 6th annual Saint Paul Business Awards
The City is accepting online nominations through September 28, 2022, and applications from businesses through October 5, 2022.
The Business Awards program recognizes local businesses that provide critical services, contribute to the City's community, invest in their employees and are committed to Saint Paul's values of equity and diversity. The awards began in 2015 as part of the City’s Open for Business initiative and have recognized 28 businesses thus far.
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New Library Survey for Interior Design Elements
Saint Paul Public Library's work to refine design features for the three buildings being redesigned continues. They're now offering an opportunity to provide your input on the interior design elements of each library to inform library designs that they will share with the community this fall. This includes furnishings, children's activities, and art elements. Take Survey #3 now.
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What's going on at the Fairgrounds? | |
Ramsey County Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event | |
DESCRIPTION
- Open to residents of Ramsey, Washington, Hennepin, Anoka, Dakota, Carver and Scott counties.​
- Bring proof of residency, such as a driver's license.
- Load items in your vehicle, following safe transport tips.
- Don’t bring empty containers.
- Remain in your vehicle while a technician unloads your hazardous waste.
LOCATION
Block 56 in the lot south of Como Avenue.
HOURS
September 9 through 30
Fridays: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Saturdays: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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Fairgrounds Access
Just like that the Fair crowds have made their way back o'er hill and Dale St. from whence they came. There may be some lingering equipment, and a faint smell of curds and Martha's finest, but regular access to the grounds returns this weekend for year-round fair walkers, bikers, and Pokemon Go! enthusiasts.
You can view all the access information and kindly requests for getting along here on the Fair's website.
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Morgan's Habaneros Take Red Ribbon
A late breaking congratulations are in order for D10 Board Member and Ramsey County Master Gardener Morgan Weinert, who's shiny Habanero Peppers placed 2nd in the Premium Vegetables category at the fair! Yay Morgan!
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Support Community Engagement
Do you appreciate the work D10 Como Park does in the community? Consider supporting D10's work by making a tax-deductible contribution. Thank you!
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