By Dawn Buck on Jan 5, 2018 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Looking Forward to Family Fun Day, Sunday 2/11 Noon to 4pm
Skating on Park Point-Thank you to Volunteers and the City of Duluth Crews!
Thanks to the continued support from the City of Duluth and Park Point volunteers, skating at Lafayette is now a go!
The lower level will be open when volunteers are available to facilitate opening and closing, hours will be posted here.
Assistance with rink maintenance and building cleaning & tidying, would be most appreciated and is vital to the success of skating at Lafayette.
Please contact Mark Elden if you are willing to help out, 218-340-6453 or if you have questions on rink use or building availability. Mark’s email address is markje1955@gmail.com
For Bayfront Skating, see the City’s website:
Here is a link to Bayfront Skating.
By Dawn Buck on Jan 3, 2018 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on The Breeze of Park Point ~ January 2018
By Dawn Buck on Dec 22, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Happy Holidays!
Sky Harbor Update here
Membership Drive Pizza Party, January 16, 6:30pm Lafayette
By Dawn Buck on Nov 29, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Happy Holidays ! Here is what members are working on this winter, see post below.
Click here to see recommendations from the Minnesota Point Preservation Society, 501c3
MPPS proposal for Trail Designation of Minnesota Point
Erosion issues near the Aerial Bridge- Federal Assistance is sought to help with beach repair; photos by Dave Poulin.
PPCC Membership Drive, Tom Griggs, VP, see the December Breeze to sign up
Breeze December 2017
Photos below by Dave Poulin at 31st on Oct. 27, 7:42 AM and the other at 12:04 PM.
By Dawn Buck on Nov 18, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on Park Point Community Club Meeting: November 21, 2017, Lafayette
Park Point Community Club Meeting 11/21/2017
- 6:30pm Social & Check-in with neighbors
- Call to Order, 7pm
- Presentation and action on the minutes of the October 17th meeting printed in the Breeze November 2017
- Motion to suspend rules for City of Duluth Planning Presentation on Canal Park Study: Kate Van Daele and Keith Hamre
- Update on Sky Harbor Runway Re-alignment by SEH Engineering
- Presentation and action on the treasurer’s report
- Reading of all communications received
- Report of the Committees
- Discussion and action on unfinished business
- Discussion and action on new business
- Report from neighbor Lynn Bentfield on Park Point data- How many residents, homes on Park Point?
- Adjournment
Duluth hires new director of Parks; Welcome Mr. William Roche!
St. Louis River Photo Contest
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There is still time for you to participate!
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The 2017 Seasons of the St. Louis Photo Contest is almost over! We can’t believe the summer has come and gone so quickly and we’re closing in on the contest we started back in June! Incredible! We have had amazing submissions from so many talented photographers. This email is a reminder to not let time get away from you and to share your photos of the river, or share this email with the brilliant artists in your life.
There is no time to waste! The photo contest ends Friday, December 1 @ Midnight. Your participation could award you:
- $150.00 cash prize
- Recognition in Wisconsin’s Great Waters 2018/2019 Calendar
- Submission to the 2018/2019 WI Great Waters Calendar
- Exposure on the front page of the St. Louis River Alliance website and Facebook page, as well as the WDNR’s Great Lakes website
- Exposure at an art exhibition at a local Superior Gallery
- Recognition in WI’s Lakesider Spring 2018 AOC newsletter.
And more!
Join the St. Louis River Alliance in celebrating the beauty of the largest U.S. tributary of the Lake Superior!
Submit striking digital images that highlight the diverse flora, wildlife, and recreational activities that connect people to their natural habitat. SLRA will feature many of the photographs in our efforts to help protect the river’s amazing diversity of wildlife, people, plants and habitats.
Join us in the final month of the 2017 Seasons of the
St. Louis River Photo Contest!
If you have any questions about this or if there’s anything we can do to assist you in participation in any way, please let us know.
Warmest regards,
Kris Eilers
P.S. Be sure to share the contest with family, friends, co-workers, and gifted photographers in your life!
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Erosion in the Pine Forest, November 2017
Photos by Marie Strum of the Detroit District, USACE. Efforts will be made over the next months to secure state approval to place dredged sand from within the harbor on the beach as beach nourishment.
By Dawn Buck on Nov 7, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on November Breeze
Breeze November 2017
Thanks to everyone who contributes to the Breeze of Park P0int!
By Dawn Buck on Oct 16, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC Meeting on 10/17, 7pm; Social starts at 6:30pm
Presentation at the next PPCC Meeting on 10/17, 7pm
Lift Bridge decking project in January 2018
- Duncan Schwensohn, the project engineer, will be attending the PPCC meeting Tuesday night. His email is: dschwensohn@DuluthMN.gov if you can’t make the meeting and have questions
See note below about single lane on 10/17 (use the tunnel) Call Al Robins for your pass~720-6518
- Club annual dues increase proposal , from five dollars per person to ten dollars per person- Membership details from the Club’s bylaws are below, scroll down.
- Art Fair 2018 Budget Approval
- Update on drowning prevention information gathering- Gary Glass-Points on drowning
- Post meeting Presentation on the History of Park Point by Wendy Grethren, questions ? Call Dave Poulin, program committee chairperson, 722-1511
II. The area served by the Club and hereinafter referred to as the Community Is all that land in the City of Duluth lying south of the Aerial Lift Bridge and known as Park Point.
III. The purpose of the Club is to work for the betterment of the Community and the welfare of its residents.
IV. Full membership of the Club is available to all residents of the community, eighteen years and older. They shall become full, voting members of the Club 24 hours after payment of the annual membership dues as determined by the Club.
V. Full membership shall cover the Club’s fiscal year of 1 January to 31 December.
A.The membership fee may be paid at any scheduled meeting or at a Dues Collection Event sponsored by the Vice President or the Treasurer.
B.During December and January, the fee shall be formally solicited from all residents of the community by representatives of the Club, under the direction of the Vice President of the Club, who is Chairperson of the annual membership drive.
Also Notice on Bridge Assessment on Oct. 17
The City of Duluth is informing the public about some site assessment work that will take place on the Aerial Lift Bridge on October 17, 2017. This work is necessary to prepare for the anticipated deck replacement project that will start in January 2018. The Lift Bridge will be reduced to single lane two-way traffic from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm on October 17.
Motorists should be mindful of the traffic signal, drive slowly and watch for the possible presence of flaggers.
Motorists should also plan additional travel time as there will be delays. The Aerial Lift Bridge may also lift for marine traffic, if requested.
See you on Tuesday 10/17, Lafayette, social at 6:30pm, meeting at 7pm
Sewer Problems ? Have questions?
High Water Causes Headaches in the DNT
Eric Shaffer is willing to answer your questions
Eric Shaffer, P.E.
Chief Engineer of Utilities for the City of Duluth
MPPS Dune Erosion Project~ October 2017
Sky Harbor Update October 2017~ Newsletter
By administrator on Aug 7, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on August Breeze
By administrator on Jul 5, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on July Breeze
By Dawn Buck on Jun 20, 2017 | In Uncategorized | Comments Off on PPCC June 20 Meeting Notes & Announcements
History of Duluth’s Parks on Thursday, June 22 at 7pm at Lafayette, upper level, open to the public
Art Fair this weekend! June 24 and 25
Hello,
Would you be willing to volunteer at the fair on Friday, Saturday or Sunday?
Please contact: Diane Gould, volunteer coordinator 727-4067
FRIDAY: June 23rd Late morning set-up for the big days; afternoon positions available for greeting artists, assisting them in locating their booths, offering exit information and answering questions, etc.
SATURDAY, June 24th and SUNDAY the 25th Tasks: Greet the artists and hand out maps Booth-sit for artists who may need a break; no money transactions involved Children’s Make-and-take area Grounds clean up (trash can duty)
SUNDAY 5:00pm into early evening: Break down and return items to Lafayette; grounds clean up Please consider volunteering for at least a 2-hour period of time.
All volunteers are invited to attend the Artist Awards Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday evening!
Remember: This is the largest fundraiser for the Park Point Community Club, which supports such things as the Breeze, the Lafayette Summer Youth Program and miscellaneous environmental and community sponsored projects.
Thank you for considering and hope to see you this weekend!
Kevin Chederquist, Director of the Summer Youth Program, Day One with the campers
Upcoming Events to Note:
Date: Thursday, July 13, 2017
Road closure:
From approximately 6:15 p.m. to 7:15 p.m., Minnesota Avenue will be closed temporarily from 2328 Minnesota Avenue to the south side of the ball fields. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate your cooperation and support for this event.
August 1, Neighborhood Night Out at St. Andrews Church
2802 Minnesota Ave. Hope to see you there!
