Como Community Council Corner

Annual Como Neighborhood Garage Sale set May 20

The annual Como Neighborhood Garage Sale takes place Sat., May 20. District 10 will produce a map of all homes participating, so shoppers know where to go and what they’ll find when they get there. You can download the map from our website: www.district10comopark.org.

Out-of-the-ordinary yards

Looking to do something different in your yard? At District 10’s Sunday Series event May 21, expert panelists share cutting-edge ideas, practical advice, and answer questions about making your yard more useful and attractive for you, your neighbors, and wildlife. Topics include:

• Creating a “bee lawn”: James Wolfin, University of Minnesota Turf Management

• Doing more with native plants: Tina Dombrowski, Como Park Conservatory

• Edible landscapes: Jennifer Porwit, Ramsey County Master Gardener

• Fruit and ornamental trees: Joe Baltrukonis, Ramsey County Master Gardener

• Pollinator-friendly habitat: Judi Petkau, Big River Big Woods Wild Ones

This free presentation is Sun., May 21, from 1-2:30pm, at Orchard Park Recreation Center, 875 W. Orchard.

Wait, there’s more outdoors!

Immediately after the May 21 Sunday Series presentation, the Como Community Seed Library holds its May Share Seed and Plant Exchange. Swap your extra plants, seedlings, and seeds for something new. Share stories and adventures with other gardeners. Soak in demonstrations that will build your toolbox of skills and your seed-saving resources. The exchange, from 2:30-4pm, also is free and also is at Orchard Park, 875 W. Orchard.

Get over your social anxiety

On Sun., June 4, District 10 hosts a “community social” in South Como from 4-7pm at Orchard Park Recreation Center, 875 W. Orchard Ave. The event will feature food trucks, outdoor activities and—most importantly—a chance to hang out with more neighbors than will fit at your house. You can find more details on our website: www.district10comopark.org.

Working together to improve Como Lake

Runoff from local streets and landscapes carries leaves, grass clippings, soil, salt, and pet waste to Como Lake. Find out what the latest research tells us about the lake’s water quality and overall health, the challenges a shallow lake like Como faces—and how we, as residents, can become part of the solution. The Capitol Region Watershed District unveils the latest findings on Como Lake’s ecology during District 10’s final Sunday Series event for 2017.

The free presentation is Sun., June 11 from 1-2:30pm at the Como Lakeside Pavilion, 3rd Floor, 1360 Lexington Pkwy. N. It is co-sponsored by Capitol Region Watershed District, Como Active Citizens Network, Como Dockside and, of course, Como Community Council District 10.

Congratulations

District 10 residents elected 10 members to the Como Community Council board on Apr. 18:

• Chair: Ryan Flynn

• Secretary: Tim Post

• Sub-District 1: Cari Ness Nesje

• Sub-District 2: Maggie Zimmerman

• Sub-District 3: Mike Ireland

• Sub-District 4: Andrew Johnson

• At-Large: Wesley Farrow, Haley L. Fruen, and Adina Weseman

(Nesje, Johnson, and Fruen are newly elected to the board. Flynn, Post, Zimmerman, Ireland, Farrow, and Weseman are incumbents who were re-elected.)

In addition, Kevin Dahm was elected to fill an At-Large vacancy. Dahm previously was a board member representing Sub-District 4.

In case you missed it

District 10’s website has up-to-date information on:

• The construction delay along Wheelock Pkwy.

• The city’s latest plan to get rid of boulevard stumps and replace hundreds of ash trees it has cut down this year

• MnDOT’s “final preliminary design” to make Snelling Ave. seem less like a freeway and, instead, make walking and bicycling safer and less intimidating on the long stretch between Midway Pkwy. south to Hamline University

You can get the details at www.district10comopark.org. While you’re there, sign up for our weekly email newsletter.

Streetcar Station open Sundays

The Historic Streetcar Station is now open every Sunday from noon-4pm. District 10 board members staff the station. You can drop in to pick up organics recycling starter kits, see the new paint job inside, learn a little bit about the history of Como Park, or just share comments and suggestions with us. The Streetcar Station is at the northeast corner of Lexington and Horton.

Upcoming District 10 Meetings

• Como Community Council May Meeting: Tues., May 16

• Environment Committee: Wed., May 31

• Neighborhood Relations and Safety Committee: Tues., June 6

• Land Use Committee: Wed., June 7

Community members are always welcome to attend and participate. All meetings begin at 7pm at the Como Park Streetcar Station, which is at the northeast corner of Lexington and Horton.