6:30pm social, 7:00pm meeting, hope to see you there

Thank you to Brian Madsen, airport manager & Dave Poulin, PPCC Program chair for collaborating to have this meeting at the airport.

Ms. Benita Crow from SEH will be presenting information on the upcoming airport project. Details below:

SEH, together with the Duluth Airport Authority, would like to give a presentation at your August PPCC Meeting to provide an update on Sky Harbor’s runway realignment project.

 The presentation would provide an overview of the project, upcoming schedule, and an update on the permitting we’re currently working on with the agencies regarding the mitigation package.

Benita

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
SEH—Building a Better World for All of Us™

20160725a_June_Breeze_2016.pdf

20160725b_July_Breeze_2016.pdf

Thank you to community members for keeping an eye out for lost items due to last week’s storm.

John’s long spoon oar was recovered by Heather at North Shore SUP

Dave’s chimney top was recovered by a neighbor.

Found dock sections, off of Southworth Marsh by Mary Gaidis 8/1/2016, 722-8798 with questions. One section has cleats on it. Here are photos:

Still seeking:

Please look for a missing a dock section.  It is 10 feet long, by 18 inches wide.  It is  2 X 4  frame with 1- 1/8 inch bull nose decking.  Most likely it’s floating in the Bay.  People can contact me at my phone number  218.727.3441

Found, please contact parkpointcc@gmail.com if you own this ramp:

Approx. 29th and MN Ave.

Our new neighbor, Kate Van Daele, is working in city planning and is seeking feedback for the comprehensive planning process. Would you take a few minutes and complete this survey? Kate will give a short presentation at September’s meeting at Lafayette.

For the Comprehensive Plan, we are engaging with over 100 groups and community clubs in Duluth. In addition we are committed to getting 3,000 surveys from Duluthians on how we can plan for our next 20 years. The survey link can be emailed by copying this link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Y5223B7

Kate Van Daele,Community Planning Division, 411 West First Street, Room 208

Duluth, MN 55802

218-730-5301

kvandaele@duluthmn.gov

Agenda items:

Tentative short presentation by members of the Girl Scouts who have been cleaning up the beach

What happening on Park Point? A lot!

July 14 Park Point Five-Miler

The 5-mile race begins at 6:30 p.m. and runners will travel around the Park Point ball fields down Minnesota Avenue to approximately 23^rd Avenue where they will turn around and run to the finish line near the beach house. We want to inform residents that beginning at 6:15 p.m. on July 14, Minnesota Avenue will be temporarily closed from 2328 Minnesota Avenue to the south side of the ball fields. It will reopen at approximately 7:45 p.m. Also, traffic will increase on Minnesota Avenue between 3:00 p.m. and 6:15 p.m. (prior to the race) and after 7:15 p.m. as race participants depart the Point. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and appreciate the cooperation and support of all the Park Point residents.

The 58th Duluth International Regatta
Saturday, July 16th, 2016

Donate to the new rowing center. Duluth Rowing Club Donation Form

You are invited to participate in the 58th Duluth International Regatta on Saturday, July 16, 2016 in Duluth, Minnesota, sponsored by the Duluth Rowing Club.

The Duluth International Regatta is an USRowing certified and classic rowing event with 29, 2000-meter events for both men and women. The racing events are available in the Junior, Open and Master’s categories. Each race will be run as a 7 lane time trial with the fastest time determining the winner. Because of the time saved by not running heats, we have a full complement of races available. An awards ceremony and banquet will be held at the regatta site follow the racing. The regatta will be run with USRowing referees officiating, up-to-date timing, starting platforms, entry and departing docks, concessions including rowing gear and clothing.

As in year’s past, camping will be available at designated areas on the DRC property. If you have any questions, visit our website at duluthrowing.org or for registration information call Dave Kask at (218) 724-2775. We hope you will join us on the water this summer for great racing at the headwaters of Lake Superior. Are you ready?

Click the following links for information: Duluth Intl. Entry Form | Duluth Intl. Info Packet

Keep up with our new boathouse updates here

Find Regatta info here

Hi Neighbors,

The Rowing Club has invited us down to check out their progress and hear of future plans.

6pm chat with Rowers, 7pm PPCC Meeting at the Rowing Club, 3911 Minnesota Ave.

Lafayette bike station concrete is poured, here is a photo of the prototype.

Park Point Summer Youth Program 2016 at Lafayette Square Park

Despite rainy weather, kids are having a good time!

Registration Forms:

Park Point Summer Youth Program Registration 2016

Click here for form. Mail in asap.

Thanks to the dedicated volunteers at the Park Point Community Club for crafting this new program for summer of 2016. Welcome to our new program director, Ms. Chloe Dryke and assistant Ms. Abi Holak.

Dates and Hours:

June 13-August 11; closed on Monday, July 4

Monday through Thursday, 8am-4pm

For ages:

For kids who are  kindergarten graduates through age 12; first priority for program sign-up will be given to Park Point residents and their family members.

Fees:

• $450 for first child ($50 rebate per family if parent signs up to volunteer one day), 9 weeks
• $350 for each additional child per family, 9 weeks
• $60 per week per child (4 day week)
• $20 daily fee per child

Details:

Bus fare for field trips is included in the fee; however additional costs for field trips are the family’s responsibility.

For planning purposes please mail completed form and payment asap to:

[Checks made out to PPCC or Park Point Community Club]

Park Point Community Club

Attn. Summer Youth Program

PO Box 16326

Duluth, MN 55816-0326

Notification of acceptance will be sent via email.

Signing up on the first day of the program is also possible if slots remain, please email to check, parkpointcc@gmail.com

• Monday, June 13, 8am at Lafayette is the first day of the program

The PP Summer Youth Program PEACE IN THE PARKS COMMITMENT CONTRACT will be reviewed and signed on the first day of the program.  This is a required contract for participants and parents.

Questions? Email Dawn Buck at parkpointcc@gmail.com

LUNCH WITH THE HISTORY PEOPLE

When: Thursday, June 16, 2016, from noon – 1 PM

What: Educator and local filmmaker Wendy Grethen will discuss “Early Days of Minnesota Point”. Discover the history of this area and the people who settled there. Find out how it has changed over the years. According to Wendy, Minnesota Point was also considered “a hot spot for activities” as far back as the late 1800s. Learn more about one of Duluth’s most treasured landmarks that attracts both residents and tourists.

Where: The event will be held in the Underground on the first floor of the St. Louis County Heritage & Arts Center (the Depot), at 506 West Michigan Street, Duluth, Minnesota.

There will be limited theater-style seating (no tables), but feel free to bring your own bag lunch.  Seating is first-come, first-served (no reservations). Admittance to this event is free to the public.  ARCO coffee is provided.

For more information contact:

Julie Bolos

218-733-7568

julie@thehistorypeople.org

During any presentation, the views and findings expressed are solely that of the speaker and do not necessarily reflect the position or opinion of the St. Louis County Historical Society, its board or staff.

Items for discussion:

Program planned has been postponed, Todd Kremmin will join us another time.

Election of officers & committee chairs, nominations also taken from the floor- vote

Summer Youth program proposal- Sally Buck on behalf of Youth Committee will ask for membership support- vote

Park Point Survey Proposal with UMD Professor Ryan Bergstrom- Lyn Clark Pegg

Way finding and Signage -City of Duluth Initiative

Bike repair station at Lafayette

June meeting in the new Rowing Club building?

Neighbor Night Out in August

Important dates:

May 13 TREES ARE HERE, PLANTERS NEEDED, CALL DICK  727-4067 HELP!

May 15 Smelt Parade! Wear silver.

Monday, May 16 Lafayette Community Edible Garden Potluck @ 6pm,  You heard from Carol to expect a fun evening talking about taking care of the gardener and soul. You might also have a chance to have a taste of some early garden goodies.

May 19

The City will be conducting regular maintenance of fire hydrants on Park Point on May 19. The goals are to test the functionality of the hydrants and keep water moving through the system. Residents may notice water in the streets, in the curb, and in the boulevard while the flushing is occurring. Residents may experience some slight changes in water pressure during this process but there should be no loss of water service.

It’s located under documents of interest on the right.