NEIGHBORHOOD MATTERS
January 2020
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It's that time of the year again! NHH nominations are now open.
The Neighborhood Honor Roll is a citywide award to honor people who improve the quality of life in Saint Paul. Recipients can be either an individual or group who you feel has made a difference. The Neighborhood Honor Roll Awards Night has become an annual tradition to recognize those neighbors who go above and beyond to help make our neighborhoods a better place in which to live and work. Members from the community can nominate up to three candidates who they feel have made outstanding contributions to the community and have made Highland Park a better place to live.
The Honor Roll is organized by the city's 17 District Councils. Those selected will be honored at a citywide celebration in early 2020, and be immortalized by having their names added to a plaque in City Hall.
If you know anyone in the community that has impacted their neighbors positively, consider submitting them as a nominee
NOMINATION APPLICATION
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Microgrants are back!
Applications for microgrants are once again open. The microgrant program is a grant program for Union Park residents to gain funding for activities and services within the community that aides in the vibrancy of the neighborhood and encourages participation. If you have an idea for a community event, big or small then you should apply!
We encourage applicants to partner with neighbors, businesses, and other organizations within Union Park.
We welcome agencies serving underserved residents of Union Park to apply to help fund activities that fall within the micro-grants mission.
To apply please see the guidelines here, the application here and the budget template here. If you have any questions please email wako@unionparkdc.org.
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Proper Disposal of Christmas Trees & Wreaths
As a precaution to reduce the spread of Elongate Hemlock Scale, an invasive tree insect pest, the Minnesota Department of Agriculture advises that you not leave your evergreen Christmas tree in your yard all winter. When you are ready to take down your Christmas tree, use one of these disposal options:
- Bring your Christmas tree a Ramsey County yard waste site for free. Trees and branches are accepted at Arden Hills, Frank and Sims, Midway and White Bear Township sites only. For hours and locations, visit RamseyRecycles.com/yardwaste or call 651-633 EASY (3279). Remove all decorations, lights, tinsel and tree bags. Flocked trees are not accepted and may be placed in the trash. Contact your trash hauler to see if they will take your Christmas tree to a commercial compost site for you. A fee will be charged.
- Also, please bag all holiday greenery, including wreaths, garland, swags, boughs and potted arrangements and place them in the trash. If you have questions, call 651-633-EASY (3279).
While a Christmas tree can legally be placed in the trash, we encourage you to bring it to a compost site where it will be turned into mulch.
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we’re asking our friends and neighbors to support Union Park
District Council with a donation of any amount.
Did you know that less than half of our annual funding comes from the City of St. Paul?
It’s up to you, our community, to ensure that the Union Park District Council can continue to engage and empower our neighbors for months and years to come.
Your donation supports Union Park District Council’s efforts to:
● Create a community benefits fund for neighborhoods surrounding Allianz Field
● Our community character is maintained by our involvement in development decisions;
● Our environmental amenities are preserved and enhanced;
● Housing is available for residents of all ages, incomes, and lifestyles;
● Transportation choices exist for walkers, bikers, drivers, and transit riders that are safe, convenient, and attractive.
You can donate online, or mail a donation to Union Park District Council, 1821 University Ave W Suie 308 Saint Paul, MN 55104.
Thank you!
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Wonder what happens to your recycling? Read on!
Aluminum cans: Recycled back into cans.
Paper: Recycled into cardboard or boxboard.
Plastic soda bottles: recycled into carpeting and fabric.
Plastic milk and detergent bottles: recycled into plastic lumber and lawn furniture.
Glass bottles and jars: Recycled back into bottles and jars.
Improve the quality of your recyclables. Be sure to empty and rinse containers before you place them in your recycling cart. You can leave the caps on. Also flatten boxes and keep them dry. For a list of items that can and cannot be recycled, visit RamseyRecycles.com/GeneralRecycling.
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2020 Census Schedules Job Fairs
Ramsey County needs 2,500 more people to make sure the 2020 U.S. Census counts everyone in Saint Paul and its suburbs this year. The Census offers a variety of temporary full-time and flexible part-time jobs, starting at $22 an hour
Recruitment Dates
• Monday, Jan. 6; 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Tuesday, Jan. 14; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Jan. 22; 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.
• Thursday, Jan. 30; 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
CareerForce in North St. Paul 2266 2nd St. N., North St. Paul, MN 55109
For more information or to apply online, please visit 2020census.gov/jobs
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Have you tested your home for Radon yet?
January is National Radon Action Month. Two in five homes tested in Minnesota have radon levels that could pose a major health risk. You can purchase a test kit at any time from Ramsey County for only $2.
Radon is a colorless, odorless, radioactive gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer behind smoking. It can enter your home through the foundation and floor-wall joints. Winter is the best time to test for radon.
For more information, call the Environmental Health office at 651-266-1199 or email HealthyHomes@ramseycounty.us.
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Winter Special Events
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The Fund is now open and we can start accepting donations from neighbors. Thank you for your support in this endeavor to better serve our community. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.
Community Benefits Fund
For quesitons email: Brandon@unionparkdc.org
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