|
 
|
Tue, Apr. 17, 5pm | D10 Como Community Council Election Voting Ends
Tue, Apr. 18, 6pm | D10 Land Use Committee Agenda
Tue, Apr. 18, 7:15pm | D10 Board Annual Meeting Agenda
Wed, Apr. 19, 10-11:30am | ExploraTots (3-5yrs) @ Como Streetcar Station Free w/ registration
Sat, Apr. 22, 9-11:30am | Regional Parks Cleanup Day @ Como Park
Sign Up: May 18-21 Como Garage Sale Weekend!
More D10 Events
| |
Know Your Como History: 1376 Frankson – 1950’s
| |
By Brianna Blake
Edward and Alma Thomas moved into their home at 1376 Frankson in the 1930’s. Edward was a bookkeeper for a company that imported coffee. He enjoyed fishing on area lakes. He knew many people in the neighborhood whom he met while walking his dogs. Alma was a homemaker and a stay at home mom to James and Marjorie. James lived in the house until he joined the Air Force in WWII. Marjorie left home when she married in 1952.
When Marjorie’s 3 children, Patty, Karen and Tom, would sleep over at their grandparents’ house they would be kept up at night by the lions and tigers roaring from the Como Zoo! Edward and Alma lived in the house until Edward’s death in 1966. Alma died in 1976. Read more...
| | |
Join In: History Chat in Como
Saturday April 15 - 10-Noon Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
Do you like to learn about neighborhood history? Are you researching your home?
Would you like to chat with others about what you are learning? Come share your stories!
Join Como Neighborhood History Project members on Saturday, April 15, to “Chat” about Como Neighborhood History.
Questions, contact us at history@district10comopark.org
| |
Last Chance: Request a Ballot and Vote in the D10 Election
Ballots for the April election can be requested on our election page (ballots started being sent out this week). Community members can vote from home: either online, or by returning a paper ballot through the mail.
The first step in voting is to request a ballot. To get your ballot, fill out a ballot request form. Ballots must be requested before 8am Monday, April 17, and votes must be submitted by 5pm on Monday, April 17.
Who is eligible to vote: Renters, homeowners, and other residents of District 10 who are at least 16 years old can vote. So can representatives from business, nonprofits, or other organizations with a physical presence in District 10.
| |
D10 Meeting Updates
Land Use Committee Meeting - Tuesday, Apr. 18, 6pm
Hybrid on Zoom and at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
The D10 Land Use Committee typically meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6pm. All D10 meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
We're still working on details for next week's agenda, check link below for the latest update.
| |
|
D10 Board Annual Meeting - Tuesday, Apr. 18, 7:15pm
Hybrid on Zoom and at the Como Streetcar Station (1224 Lexington Pkwy)
The D10 Board meets on the third Tuesday of every month at 7:15pm. Meetings are open to the public and have space for community members to bring topics for discussion.
Next week the board will welcome Ward 4 City Councilmember Mitra Jalali, find out the 2023 Board Election results, present our Annual Report, and still find time for some board business.
| |
Get Involved: Annual Regional Parks Spring Cleanup on April 22
D10 Como Park is co-hosting the Como Park portion of the city’s Regional Parks Clean-up Day.
When: Saturday, April 22 from 9am-11:30am
What: Individuals and groups of all ages come together to pick up litter that has recently become exposed due to the melting snow.
How: Participating is easy! Drop by the pavilion around 9am on April 22 to check in and pick up bags and gloves.
Where (Como Park): Look for our table near the Como Lake Pavilion to sign-in and pick-up some supplies.
| |
Save the Date: Pick Up & Party
Saturday, May 13, 2-5pm @ Orchard Rec (875 Orchard Ave)
The Como Community Council will be hosting the 2nd Annual Pick Up & Party event at Orchard Rec Center.
We’ll kick off the event with a neighborhood pick up and then meet up at Orchard Rec Center for a FREE Community Meal, bird-house building, bookmobile, ice cream truck, community organization fair, and much more!
Community members are welcome to volunteer with us for the event. If you're interested in helping to plan our community events, you can join our Neighborhood Relations committee meetings on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15pm.
| |
Sign Up: Como Garage Sale May 17-21
D10 Como Community Council is once again coordinating a community sale weekend from Thursday, May 17 to Sunday the 121. If you would like to be included in our map, please fill out the Como Community Sale Form with your information before May 11.
We will be promoting this effort in our Weekly Newsletter, Facebook, and flyering some local community spaces, directing people to find the map on this page: District10ComoPark.org/GarageSale. You can also download and print this flier PDF to post in your community spaces.
| |
Auditions for the Music Man!
Apr. 24 and 25, 5:30-9:30pm @ Roseville Area Middle School (15 County Rd B2 E)
The Wells Fargo Wagon is coming to Como! Rosetown Playhouse is thrilled to announce our 2023 intergenerational summer musical, Meredith Wilson’s The Music Man!
Auditions are 5:30-9:30pm Monday, April 24 or Tuesday, April 25 at Roseville Area Middle School, 15 County Rd B2 E, Little Canada, MN 55117
Performances are July 13-16 and 21-23 at the beautiful Como Pavilion.
Rosetown Playhouse is dedicated to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where people of all backgrounds feel respected, valued, and represented. We look forward to YOU becoming part of our community this summer. We need your unique voice and perspective!
Questions? Visit rosetownplayhouse.org, email info@rosetownplayhouse.org, or call (651) 792-7414.
| |
Get Involved: Como Park Stewards
Interested in helping keep Como Park clean?
Park Stewards are volunteer groups or individuals who assist in the upkeep and general beautification of Saint Paul's parks and trails. The Park Steward program is designed to enhance—not replace—regular maintenance of the parks.
Location: after registration someone will reach out to you so you can pick or selection a parcel of land to maintain around Como Regional Park. You can view which parcels are available on this MAP. Parcls that are orange and have a black star on them are open to be maintained.
Registration: you can apply for the position here.
| |
|
2023 Summer Camp and Activity Registration Open
Como Parks & Rec Programming
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.
| |
Neighborhood Notes
Upcoming Sound Variance
- An application for a sound level variance has been received by the City for Rainbow Health - The Walk to End HIV, to be held Saturday, May 13 from 10am- 2pm with a soundcheck at 9am. The event will be located at 1199 Midway Parkway (Como Midway Pavillion). Public comment can be sent to Contact-Council@ci.stpaul.mn.us by noon on Apr. 18.
Upcoming License Renewals
-
Como Lakeside Pavilion (1360 Lexington Pkwy): Liquor and Entertainment licenses are up for renewal June 4. 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 dates serve as community reminders, feedback on a business license can be submitted at any time.
| |
Saint Paul 350 Ward 5 City Council Candidate Forum
Monday, April 17, 6:30-8pm, Streamed on Facebook
Saint Paul 350 is hosting virtual City Council Candidate Forums with the topic of Climate, Equity, and Energy. The Ward 5 forum will feature candidates HwaJeong Kim and Pam Tollefson and is scheduled for Monday, April 17, at 6:30pm on the SP350 Facebook page.
| |
St. Paul Joins Just Deeds Coalition
This week, the City of Saint Paul joined the Just Deeds coalition to help home and property owners discharge discriminatory racial covenants on their property deeds.
Just Deeds is a collaborative effort between community groups, attorneys, and government agencies to identify and remove racial covenants on property deeds in Minnesota. In the early 20th century, racial covenants were a common practice that placed legal agreements on property deeds that prohibited the sale or lease of property to African Americans and other people of color. They were also used to maintain segregation and prevent the integration of neighborhoods.
While they are now illegal and unenforceable, the language of these covenants remains a painful reminder of the racist policies that have shaped Saint Paul’s history.
You can learn more about Racial Covenants, including how to see if your property has one and how to apply to discharge it from your deed, here on the city's website.
Last year, D10 hosted a presentation from a group from St. Kates who were researching the impact of racial covenants and other types of housing discrimination on demographic and economic outcomes including upward mobility. You can view the recording here.
| |
Dispose of storm-damaged wood properly
The recent storm damaged many trees and branches around the county.
Dispose of wood waste properly using Ramsey County yard waste sites located in Arden Hills, Saint Paul (Frank and Sims and Midway) and White Bear Township. Only these four sites accept trees, branches and shrubs.
Your trash hauler may offer this service. Contact them for more information.
Ramsey County yard waste sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents. No commercial lawn, landscape or tree services.
Locations and hours
| | |
|
Pothole Patrol
You can report potholes in the following way, depending on whether they are on a city street, county road, or state highway:
| |
Recycling Containers for Events
Make your next gathering a green event! Reserve free recycling and food scraps containers to reduce waste. Containers come with bags and signage and collapse for easy transport. Containers are loaned to Ramsey County residents and organizations for any temporary event.
Find a Pickup Location
Containers can be borrowed from several cities and district councils. Email district10@district10comopark.org to borrow from our office in Como.
| |
What's Happening at the Fairgrounds? | |
Machinery Hill Criterium Race Series
TUESDAY, APRIL 18, 2023
| |
DESCRIPTION
Bicycle, Nordic skiing, inline, and running races.
HOURS
5-9 p.m.
| |  |
Children's Consignment Sale
APRIL 20 - 23, 2023
| |
DESCRIPTION
Munchkin Markets is a children's consignment sale selling pre-loved and new children's clothing and accessories appropriate for the upcoming season. You will also find a unique variety of quality toys, books, high chairs, swings, strollers and more!
LOCATION
Education Building
HOURS
Saturday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sunday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
ADMISSION
Early bird shopping Friday starting at $5/person
Saturday & Sunday FREE
| |
Have something you'd like us to consider sharing in our newsletter? Email us at district10@district10comopark.org | | |
|
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!
| | | | | |
