Maplewood Monthly January 2013 City Newsletter
Early Childhood Resource Fair Free Admission! Save The Date • Winter Open House: Snowshoes & Tracks January 19, 10AM-3PM Maplewood Nature Center • Bridal Expo see p.4 February 2, noon-3PM Maplewood Community Center • Shadows Tribute Band: Back to the 50s & 60s String Songs March 9, 7PM Maplewood Community Center Tickets: www.maplewoodarts.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 19, 10:00AM - 1:00PM Come learn more about resources available for you and your family at Maplewood Community Center’s Early Childhood Resource Fair. The Maplewood Community Center is located at 2100 White Bear Avenue in Maplewood. Over 30 community organizations will be providing information and access to a variety of services for young children in the Twin Cities area. Learn about the latest educational tools and local resources designed to help your child reach their full potential. Visit with a wide variety of educational institutions and learn more about how one program differs from another. While parents are learning about area education offerings children can enjoy free face painting, crafts, and other activities. Don’t miss live entertainment from the Teddy Bear Band – consistently recognized as the “best children’s music artist” without exception. Bring your teddy bear along and get in on the fun. Don’t miss this fabulous FREE event! Call 651.249.2230 for more details. thank you Sponsors PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY
www.pediatricdentistrymn.com
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LIVE Schedule
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Bridal Expo
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City Manager Note
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Police Scanner
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Maplewood EMS
7 New Year’s Fitness
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Fish Creek Gathering
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Charitable Gambling
Council Approves Expanding Space For Police Department Without Future Tax Levy Increase
A goal set by the City Council nearly two years ago was set in motion after a Public Hearing on November 26, 2012. In 2011 the City Council authorized preparation of a study of space needs within the Police Department by architect, Larry Koch, of SEH, Inc. A copy of the report and summary of the findings along with options for expanding the Police Department are available on the City’s website [ www.ci.maplewood.mn.us ] under the Police Department section of the webpage. The SEH representatives spent time reviewing Police operations and conducted a survey of personnel regarding the needs of the various Police functions. In summary, the study determined that no new space has been provided to our City’s Police Department since construction of our original City Hall in 1985-86, even though Department needs and size have expanded in some areas by more than 200% in the 25+ years since the last improvements to address the department needs. Some specific findings were the lack of adequate locker room space for our uniformed officers as well as the placing of as many as six officers into an office area designed for one officer. In general, the finding of the study was that our Police Department has only 45% of the space needed for professional operations. -continued on page 6