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The Saint Anthony Park Community Council promotes active citizen involvement in local issues, ensures the neighborhood has an effective voice in government decisions, and serves as a means to connect in our community.
Kasota Ponds Nature Walk
Come to the first Backyard Talk of the season to explore the backyard of the neighborhood: the Kasota Ponds wetlands. Join Karlyn Eckman and the SAPCC Environment Committee on a walking tour of the Kasota Pond area on Tuesday, May 20th at 6pm (rain date: May 27th). Karlyn will talk about the natural and human history of the site, and point out the many unique features and wildlife found here. Meet at the parking lot of Post Specialty Company, at 2550 Kasota Ave just west of Highway 280 and bring your binoculars. The tour and a Minnesota field guide are free for the first 25 people to RSVP to Renee at 651-649-5992 or renee@sapcc.org.
Introducing the Backyard Talks Program
This summer the St. Anthony Park Community Council will initiate a summer Backyard Talks Series focused on environmental issues. We are looking for neighbors to host informational and social events over the next five months to share skills and ideas neighbor to neighbor. Topics could include anything from composting to green remodeling to solar cooking. We will help each host organize the event and provide funding for refreshments and relevant prizes for attendees. Contact Renee at 651-649-5992 or renee@sapcc.org to sign up.
Elections results
Thanks to everyone who voted. Elected in North St. Anthony: Brian Longley, Roger Purdy, John Seppanen, and alternate Gary Carlson; Elected in South St. Anthony: Matt Hass, Jason Merkel, and alternates Paul Mix and George Zanmiller; Elected for Business: Linda Hodge, BJL Software and Pastor Fatai Jubril, Universal Christian Ministries. See details here.
Successful Kasota Ponds Cleanup!
The SAPCC extends a huge thank you to all the volunteers who came to the Kasota Ponds Cleanup last Saturday, April 19th. Not only did we clean all three ponds, but we also managed to clean both sides of the Highway 280 embankments, which definitely needed the help. Special thanks to the Hampden Park Co-Op, Subway on University Ave, Dunn Brothers on Como, Bruegger's Bagels on Energy Park Drive, and Speedy Market for the food donations. In addition to all the individual neighbors and families who made it out, we also were lucky to have teams from Rock-Tenn, Concordia High School in Roseville, the Summit-University Rec Center Teen group, and a local boy scout troop. See pictures here.
Adopt a Baby Tree
Thanks to the St. Anthony Park Community Foundation and the City of St. Paul, many of the College Park trees lost in last August's storm will be replaced. In total, 22 new trees will be planted this spring in College Park! In order to thrive, these trees need your help. While the city does water the trees if there is severe drought, the trees will flourish if they are watered more regularly in dry times. If you sign up to Adopt a Baby Tree or two in College Park, you will be responsible for watering your tree(s) when necessary. A team leader will send an e-mail to all adopters when your tree needs watering. Please contact Renee at renee@sapcc.org or 651-649-5992 if you are interested.
Proposed Missing Link Parkway Routes
The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is planning to take action on the remaining proposed routes for the "Missing Link" segment of the Grand Rounds Parkway in Northeast and Southeast Minneapolis. One option comes very close to SAP and the Kasota Ponds. Here are the comments about this issue by Karlyn Eckman, a member of our environment committee.
You can see the options here [pdf] and here [pdf]. You can also read more at the websites of the Minneapolis Park Board and the Southeast Como Improvement Association (SECIA).
Rock-Tenn Community Advisory Panel meeting
A power plant to supply the future needs of Rock-Tenn Company’s St. Paul facility is being studied. Read more....Traffic reports
We have a site set up for reporting traffic problems in St. Anthony Park. Log in by typing the password "traffic" then click the comment button at the top of the page.
Click here for crime reports from the last two weeks
Safety
Check our Personal Safety Tips and Home Safety Tips. View a summary of St. Anthony Park crime statistics here.
St. Anthony Park slide show
Enjoy this historic slide show by David Lanegran. If you would like to read more, copies of his book "St. Anthony Park Portrait of a Community" are available for sale at Micawber's Book Store and here at our office for $14.95. Or if you would like, check out the history of St. Anthony Park on the Ramsey County Historical Society's page.
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