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Coastal Dune Ecosystems- Stewardship and Best Practice August 2020 »

The Coastal Dune Ecosystem: Part I By Julie McDonnell, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources. Prepared in consultation with DNR staff. 2020-7-27 Coastal dune ecosystem Part I 2020-7-27-coastal-dune-ecosystem-Part-I-pdf version from the DNR  

Park Point Five Miler is on! Thursday, July 16th, no road closures & July Breeze »

      All day Thurs. 7/16 but no road closures The bike (recreation)  lane on the Point between 24th and the Park will be closed to non-racers for the event on Thursday.   Signs will alert and guide non-racers, and volunteers and DPD will provide direction to cyclists and others who approach. The sidewalk and […]

Flood Insurance Report from the Erosion & High Water Committee »

June 29, 2020 Many thanks to committee members for this valuable information! Hamilton Smith, chairperson Park Point Flood Insurance

Beach Nourishment Virtual Meeting on June 24, 2020 »

June 18, 2020 MN Point Beach Nourishment Fact Sheet The City of Duluth is hosting a public information meeting with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the upcoming placement of clean sediment from harbor dredging on the beach from the ship canal to the S-curve at 12th Street. Attached and below are the meeting announcement […]

2020 PP Summer Youth Program Canceled »

Dear Park Point Summer Youth Program (PPSYP) Families, After careful consideration and deliberation, we have decided to cancel PPSYP at Lafayette for this summer. Concerns about COVID-19, its projected trajectory and future impact for our area, and related planning requirements are just too dynamic and variable for us to proceed. We know that this news […]

Lake Avenue Bridge Updates from MN DOT & Sky Harbor Updates »

Click here for information. Link to Sky Harbor Updates Questions on the Sky Harbor Project? Contact: Kaci Nowicki Associate | Sr. Airport Planner, Project Manager SEH – Building a Better World for All of Us® 651.894.2508 mobile www.sehinc.com  

Summer 2020 Events are Canceled due to COVID-19 »

CANCELED Rummage Sale   June 12 & 13 CANCELED Art Fair            June 27 &28

PPCC March 17th Meeting Canceled, survey is below for the May 14 clean up »

Hi Neighbors, Given the recent guidelines and most up to date information, canceling the meetings seems the right thing to do. Please spread the word and take care; give me a call with questions or concerns. It’s a good time to touch base and share contact information with neighbors and take care of each other during […]

Canceled! Park Point Summer Youth Program 2020 Open House On March 26th at Lafayette »

This event is canceled, check back for possible new date. Thursday March 26 at Lafayette Square Park, upstairs 3026 Minnesota Ave. 5:30-7:00pm Meet the counselors, check out the park and hear about the fun planned for this summer! Nine week program runs June 8 to August 6, Monday – Thursday 8am to 5pm Summer 2017 […]

Skating tonight at Lafayette 430-830pm 2/19, Wednesday »

2.19.2020 4:30pm to 8pm this evening! Skate while you can! Warm temps are coming this weekend! Thanks to Lafayette Rink Manager Mark Elden for facilitating this opportunity!   Reminder: Meeting, Tues. Feb 18, 630pm social, 7pm meeting  On the agenda: Second vote on annual tree purchase 2020 PP Summer Youth Program Budget approval Important Dates: Rummage […]