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News from the Summit University Neighborhood
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 Sat Feb 3, 2018
5pm Bold North Winter Night Market Where: St Paul Farmers Market, 290 5th St E Thu Feb 8, 2018 6:30pm Community Forum Night Where: Summit University Planning Council, 627 Selby Ave Sat Feb 10, 2018 All day Last Day of Saint Paul Winter Carnival Tue Feb 13, 2018 5pm Rondo Ave Inc. Mardi Gras Party Where: Fern's Bar & Grill, 400 Selby Ave Tue Feb 20, 2018 9:30am Western District Police Department community meeting (morning session) Where: 389 Hamline Ave S, St Paul 5pm Community Improvement and Safety Where: Summit University Planning Council, 627 Selby Ave 6pm Neighborhood Development Meeting Where: Summit University Planning Council, 627 Selby Avenue 6:30pm Western District Police Department community meeting (evening session) Where: 389 Hamline Ave S, St Paul Wed Feb 21, 2018 5:30pm Credit Building for Success Workshops Where: AEDA 422 University Ave 6pm Communications Committee Meeting Where: Summit University Planning Council, 627 Selby Ave Tue Feb 27, 2018 6pm SUPC Board Meeting Where: Summit University Planning Council, 627 Selby Avenue
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 Construction on The Selby Milton Victoria project will begin in February. This project will include 34 total units of affordable senior (62 and over) housing on the top two floors of the two building. At Victoria and Selby, 24 units will be available and at the Milton and Selby building, 10 units of senior housing. The housing will be available to households with incomes between 30% and 60% of area median income. The units include studios, one and two bedroom units. The project will include a senior community room in the Victoria building.
Construction will start in February 2018 and is anticipated to be completed by October 2018 with lease-up shortly after. If you would like your name to be added to an interest list, please contact BDC Management at (612)-371-0766. By Greg Finzell, Rondo Community Land Trust  The Neighborhood Development Center (NDC) and The Rondo Community Land Trust are now accepting applications for the 2018 The Plan It! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Success training program. The 12 session course will help you reach, write and confidently articulate a strong business plan. The program will help you create a solid foundation for your business by giving you the essential knowledge and tools to implement your idea. Your business plan will help you secure financing for your idea. Through the 12 week course and one-on-one consultations you can make your business idea become a reality.
The next class starts February 21st. Applications are now being accepted. Applications must be returned by February 6th. You can pick up your application at the NDC office in the Western Bank building at Dale and University, Summit-U office, Rondo Community Land Trust office at 626 Selby Avenue or Golden Thyme Coffee Café at the corner of Milton and Selby.  Our neighbors in Frogtown (District 7) have been hard at work creating a visionary Small Area Plan! We encourage you to attend this event, and show them your support.
As District 8 begins to work on our District Plan, we are inspired to see other District Councils approach this project in new ways. If you would like to be part of the District 8 Plan team, contact us at 651-228-1855!  Golden Thyme Coffee and Cafe is at the heart of the Summit-University neighborhood. With a wide selection of beverages (named after Jazz artists!), food, and warm and inviting character, it is the perfect spot to warm up on a cold day, meet up with a friend, work on your laptop, or relax and read. Additionally, they have a meeting room available as well as wi-fi. Support our local neighborhood businesses and stop on by!
 Friday, February 16 at 6pm
to Saturday, February 17 at 10am Oxford/Jimmy Lee Recreation Center, 270 Lexington Parkway North. Join us for an indoor camping adventure! Families interested in learning more about camping are invited to register for a free overnight camp-in. Learn camping basics and enjoy activities at JImmy Lee Recreation Center. All camping gear and food is provided free, but registration is required. Call 651-642-0650 to register or for more information. Camp-In Schedule 6-7:30PM: Tent set-up and dinner 7-9PM: Activities (games, art making, outdoor bonfire and s’mores) 8:30PM: Family movie 10PM: Overnight 7-9AM: Swim at Great River Water Park children’s pool and slides 9AM: Breakfast and pack up  Spring Blast is a free Spring Break program provided by the Saint Paul Parks and Recreation Department for school-aged children in grades 1-5. The program will run from 1:00-4:00 pm Monday through Friday during Spring Break. Activities include arts & crafts, gym games, cooking, environmental science, field trips and more. Snack is provided.
Register online at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/saintpaul/Activity_Search/spring-blast-mlk/47815  Jimmy Lee Basketball Camp
March 24, 2018 Saturday, Noon to 2pm Ages 6-13 Free Jimmy Lee Coaches, Central High School Head Coach, and Varsity players will provide hands on skills trainings for all participants. Skills training will include fundamental passing, ball handling, shooting and much more. Register online at: https://apm.activecommunities.com/saintpaul/Activity_Search/jimmy-lee-basketball-camp-jimmy-lee/47656  Refrigerator Recycling Rebates through Xcel EnergyThe Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling program runs March 1st through October 31st.
You can earn rebates for recycling your old, working refrigerator or freezer! The Xcel Energy Refrigerator Recycling program runs March 1st through October 31st. The program opens again this spring, so make sure to CLICK HERE to get your name on the wait list! More info from the Xcel Energy Website: To participate in the program, you must:
How it Works:
You could receive $50* or more in annual energy savings while helping reduce emissions of greenhouse gases and ozone-depleting chemicals. Senior housing, new church planned for Selby & Grotto
Big changes could soon be coming to 739 Selby Ave.
If the City of St. Paul approves a zoning change for the property, the Morning Star Baptist Church would be demolished to make room for a new church structure and 95 units of senior housing. The Summit-University Planning Council (SUPC) has voted to support the rezoning application submitted by PDMC LLC and Morningstar Baptist Church, to rezone 739 Selby from B2 Community Business to T2 Traditional Neighborhood. According to the letter, SUPC is “very supportive of their efforts to work with the community on this project, and involve them in the planning process. We look forward to working with their team as they begin to solidify their site plans.” According to the Villager newspaper, preliminary plans call for “an affordable mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom senior apartments, a full continuum of care, including independent and assisted living, memory care and extended care.” The facility would also feature common spaces including “a dining room, club room, coffee shop, wellness center, library, community room and theater,” according to the Villager. In addition to the senior housing, the property would also include a 6,600-square-foot church with space for about 240 members. The new facility would have room for 96 parked cars with 30 spaces off the alley and another 66 underground. The city is currently accepting neighborhood feedback on the rezoning application and plans to hold a public hearing on Feb. 7. February 7 Saint Paul City Council public hearing- 3 pm at Saint Paul City Hall, 15 Kellogg Blvd. W. If you have any comments or concerns you are able to participate by writing our Ward 1 City Council Office: ward1@ci.stpaul.mn.us or 310-A City Hall 15 Kellogg Blvd. West Saint Paul, MN 55102 Or you can write to us and we will forward your letter! jens@summit-university.org |
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