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.

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
  • August 10th Drowning Findings, Can We Do Better? – Gary Glass, see report here and how you might get involved with suggested improvements
• 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!

New Parks Manager 2017

Sky Harbor Newsletter for November 

St. Louis River Photo Contest

Dear Park Point Neighbor There is still time for you to participate! 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! Find out more at: www.woobox.com/ooio47 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! Wildlife Diverse Flora Harbor Activities

SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS HERE!

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.

Breeze November 2017

Thanks to everyone who contributes to the Breeze of Park P0int!

 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

• Post meeting Presentation on the History of Park Point by Wendy Grethren, questions ? Call Dave Poulin, program committee chairperson, 722-1511

 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.

Sewer Problems ? Have questions?

High Water Causes Headaches in the DNT

MPPS Dune Erosion Project~ October 2017

Sky Harbor Update October 2017~ Newsletter

• 20170808_August_Breeze_2017.pdf

20170705_July_Breeze_2017.pdf

Updates on Park Point Summer Youth Program See the calendar here.

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

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.

Kevin Chederquist, Director of the Summer Youth Program, Day One with the campers

Upcoming Events to Note:

Park Point 5-Miler

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!

20170614_June_Breeze_2017.pdf

Update from Sally Buck of the Youth Committee

Hello participants in the Park Point Summer Youth Program,

If you would like to join the fun, contact Sally Buck, timnsalbuck@gmail.com

You may register on site at Lafayette after checking in with Sally of the Park Point Community Club Youth Committee.

The Summer Youth program is for ages 5 years old (completed Kindergarten) thru 12 years old and kids who want to have an especially amazing action packed super summer from June 12th thru August 10th, (CLOSED July 4th).

The fun will begin at 8:00 am and end at 4:00 pm, Monday through Thursday at the Lafayette Club House at 3026 Minnesota Ave. Plan to spend the entire summer or just a few weeks or days, the choice is yours. The Program includes gardening at the PP Edible Garden, going to the Beach, field trips, educational sessions, crafts and activities at Lafayette Community Center.

The cost for the nine week program is $450.00 for the first child per family, $350.00 for any child thereafter, same family or $60 per week and $20 per day. Field trip costs are additional and the responsibility of the child’s family.

Registration forms are posted on the PPCC website. Please remember space is limited, giving first priority to Park Point Residents, relatives of Park Pointers. Questions, please contact Sally Buck at timnsalbuck@gmail.com or http://www.parkpointcommunityclub.org/

Park Point Community Club
P.O. Box 16326
Duluth, MN 55816-0326

Registration Form for Summer Program 2017  pdf version

Park Point Community Club Summer Youth Program Registration 2017  Word version

On the agenda:

A short presentation on the Sky Harbor Airport Runway Re-alignment

from the project engineer, Benita L. Crow, PE  and colleagues.

“We’ll put together a short presentation and provide an update on what we’ve completed, together with the next steps.”

Benita L. Crow, PE  |  Principal
SEH  |  3535 Vadnais Center Drive  |  St. Paul, MN 55110-5196
651.765.2920 direct  |  612.919.6677 cell  |  651.490.2150 fax
www.sehinc.com

Art Fair – Progress report and opportunities to volunteer

Minnesota Point Preservation Society Update from April meeting

Minnesota Point Preservation Society is working on nominating the shoreline of Minnesota Point become a designated recreational trail by the Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC). The application for this project will require a collaboration with the City of Duluth who previously applied for funding through this program.

Hoping to see you tonight at the meeting!