Agenda Notes:

Sky Harbor Airport runway update, Kaci Nowicki, SEH Engineering

Second vote to approve expenditure in support of the Smelt Parade, 250.00 by Jim Ouray, Parade is on May 12

Survey data on Potholes 2019

Update on Summer Youth Program

Marine 19 GA– All Hazard Vessel of Duluth & Superior Ports

A few years ago the PPCC supported the acquisition of a craft like this.

Wondering if this is the craft secured with a grant and where it will be docked?

Yes, this is the craft secured with a 2016 Port Security Grant. 25% of the funds were locally raised or supported by the DFD. The vessel will be docked at Pier B Resort in June.

Would you be willing to send information on this? How it came to be and how it will be used?

The Port Security Grant Program is a US Coast Guard funding opportunity for local agencies to support mission critical needs in commercial ports nationwide. The Port of Duluth-Superior had many identified gaps in local resources identified by the Coast Guard. This vessel will fill those identified gaps in resources. Here is some of the vessels capabilities.

The DFD quick response vessel was specifically designed and equipped for swift response to support all life safety operations including: search/rescue, evacuations, medevac/EMS, fire protection/suppression, environmental emergencies, and personnel transport. In addition, the vessel will be equipped to support hazardous material response needs in cooperation with Duluth Fires regional team . This high speed maneuverable craft will also include: patient care space, FLIR night vision camera, high definition radar and GPS, side scan underwater sonar, and shallow draft.

Housing info. on Park Point, Fall 2017 from Duluth City Planning Dept.

Park Point Figures:

Total Single Family Homes: 425

Condo’s: 20 total units

Apartments: 155 total units

Duplexes: 10 total units (five duplexes)

B & B’S – 1

Interim Use Permit- 20 out of 60 issued permits

Home Share’s: None out of 21 issues

Hotel’s: 3

• Median sales price is $302,500

The Park Point Summer Youth Program registration is now open!

Summer Youth Program Registration Form 2019

Open House

Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7:00 pm, Lafayette Club House, 3026 Minnesota Ave. Park Point

Come meet the staff, tour the park and register for the program.

Please send the registration form and at least half ($300) of the full-time registration fee or one week ($100) if attending weekly.

Checks payable to: PPCC

Mail to: PPSYP, P.O. Box 16326, Duluth, MN 55816-0326

The cost for the nine week program:

$600.00 for the first child per family

$550.00 for any child thereafter, same family

$100 per week

$30 per day

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 10th thru August 8th, (CLOSED Thursday, July 4th). The Program opens at 8:00 am and ends at 4:30 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.

Field trip costs are additional and typically run $5-$10 (average one field trip expense per week)

The kids ride the DTA and the fee is included in registration.

Please remember space is limited, giving priority to Park Point residents and relatives of Park Pointers. Confirmation will be sent in April as registrations and deposits are received.

The 2017 & 2018 program staff are returning, Kevin Chederquist and Karen Boynton as co-directors and a new assistant will join the team. Kevin is a teacher at Duluth Denfeld High School and Karen is a student at UMD studying education. They have many fun ideas for summer and are excited lead the program again this year.

A survey of grandparents and parents indicated that the 2018 Program was positively received with parents supporting the flexibility of staff, open play and hours.

Questions, please contact Sally Buck at timnsalbuck@gmail.com or http://www.parkpointcommunityclub.org/

Open House

Thursday, April 25, 5:30-7:00 pm, Lafayette Club House, 3026 Minnesota Ave. Park Point

Come meet the staff, tour the park and register for the program.

Breeze February 2019

Hoping to see you at this evening at tonight’s regular meeting! The club’s signature “Civility Cookies” will be served.

On the agenda: Second vote on supporting the Park Point Summer Youth Program (PPSYP), supporting the Smelt Parade

Park Point snow plowing challenges in the DNT

Police Dog Donation 2019

• A thank you note from Chief Mike Tusken for the Club’s support of the Police Dog Fund in January 2019

Summer Youth Program Video 2018

Link to Summer 2018 PPSYP Picnic and Awards Ceremony

• Olympic curler John Shuster shares how he spent his summers as a kid, poses for a group shot

Summer Youth Program Video 2017

Summer Youth Program Photos 2012

Last year’s poster, had an ad for the Art Fair:

Head on down to the DSSA Pier

Hi Neighbors,

Presentation at the November 2018 PPCC Meeting

Park Point Neighborhood Meeting- Watch for new date

Hosted by: Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Noah Hobbs, and the Lt. Chad Nagorski, Duluth Police Department

When: POSTPONED DUE TO COLD

Location: Lafayette

Councilors Hobbs and Forsman, along with a leader from the Duluth Police Department, will be at Lafayette to talk with neighbors and listen to your concerns and ideas regarding safety and security on Park Point.

Thanks to the Park Point Community Club members who cleaned up a mess in Pine Forest in November

Everyone is invited!

2019 MINNESOTA POINT BEACH NOURISHMENT MAP

1. Public Information Meeting on Harbor Dredging and Park Point Beach Nourishment

[Duluth, MN] – The public is invited to an information meeting co-hosted by the City of Duluth, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency, to learn about plans for dredging the harbor and placement of the materials for beach nourishment near the Wisconsin Entry.

The meeting will take place on:  Wednesday, January 23, 2019

6:00 – 7:30 pm Public Information Meeting

Lafayette Community Recreation Center, 3026 Minnesota Ave

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss their 2019 plans dredging the Duluth-Superior Harbor navigational channel and placing the clean sediment along Minnesota Point near the Wisconsin Entry as a means to temporarily protect the beach against shore erosion. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed project. Staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MN Pollution Control Agency and the City will be available to help address questions about the proposed project.

Access to the building is by way of the ramp due to icy conditions; however, the lower door in the front of the building will also be open. The meeting room is in the upper level.

For more information, contact Diane Desotelle, Natural Resources Coordinator at ddesotelle@duluthmn.gov or (218)730-4329.

2. Park Point Neighborhood Meeting- Watch for new date
Hosted by: Councilor Arik Forsman, Councilor Noah Hobbs, and the Duluth Police Department
When: 6 – 8 p.m. on Tuesday, January 29th- POSTPONED DUE TO COLD

Location: Lafayette

Councilors Hobbs and Forsman, along with a leader from the Duluth Police Department, will be at Lafayette to talk with neighbors and listen to your concerns and ideas regarding safety and security on Park Point.

The Breeze of January 2019

6:30pm at Lafayette for Pizza from the Green Mill; 7pm Meeting

Call to Order

Presentation and action on the minutes of the previous meeting

Presentation and action on the treasurer’s report

Reading of all communications received

Report of the Committees

Watch, Sunshine, Breeze, Youth, Rummage Sale, Art Fair, Hospitality, Executive Board

Discussion and action on unfinished business

19th St stop sign letter draft

Discussion and action on new business

Agreement with City re. the use of Lafayette

Summer Youth Program

Looking in on neighbors- volunteers sought

Beach Nourishment and Harbor Dredging Presentation at Lafayette, details below.

Adjournment

Information on January 23rd Presentation

Public Information Meeting on Harbor Dredging and Park Point Beach Nourishment

You are invited to a public information meeting to learn about plans for dredging the harbor and placement of the materials for beach nourishment near the Wisconsin Entry.

The meeting will take place on:            Wednesday, January 23, 2019

6:00 – 7:30 pm Public Information Meeting

Lafayette Community Recreation Center

            3026 Minnesota Ave

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will discuss their 2019 plans dredging the Duluth-Superior Harbor navigational channel and placing the clean sediment along Minnesota Point near the Wisconsin Entry as a means to temporarily protect the beach against shore erosion. Following the presentation there will be an opportunity to ask questions about the proposed project. Staff from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, MN Pollution Control Agency and the City will be available to help address questions about the proposed project.

We recommend taking the ramp up due to icy conditions, however, the lower door in front will also be open. The meeting room is in the upper level. For more information, contact Diane Desotelle, Natural Resources Coordinator at ddesotelle@duluthmn.gov or (218)730-4329.

Thank you to all who contribute to The Breeze!

December 2018 Breeze

Next PPCC meeting is the January Membership Drive & Pizza Party, Tuesday January 15th at historic Lafayette, 6:30pm w meeting starting at 7pm. See you there!