CITY’S OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER
MAPLEWOOD LIVING
SEPTEMBER 2018
City Council Considers 2019-2023 Capital Improvement Plan By Ellen Paulseth, Finance Director
In This Issue
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General Election information
3 Fall Clean Up campaign 4 EMS contributes to geriatrics study
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Free medicine drop-off
6 Solar resources
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Ash Borer open house
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Celebrating Gladstone’s history
Over the next five years, Maplewood is planning major upgrades to several main roads, parks, city buildings and other community infrastructure, including full street re-construction in the Gladstone and Ferndale/Ivy Areas. It’s all part of the City’s draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for 2019-2023. Check is out at maplewoodmn.gov/CIP and give us your feedback. The CIP identifies, prioritizes, and addresses community needs through careful longterm capital planning and balanced public investment. A critical part of officially adopting this plan involves collaboration among the city’s department leaders, City Council, appointed commissioners and residents.
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$64,051,471
While the majority of the investments go toward street repair (roughly 60%), Maplewood’s five-year CIP also provides
funding for park improvements, economic development initiatives, and new emergency and maintenance vehicles.
Major improvements happening in 2019 include: Gladstone Area Phase 3 Street Improvements will include a reconstruction of the section of Frost Avenue lying between English Street and White Bear Avenue, expansion of storm water facilities, utility main repairs, water quality improvements and pedestrian facilities. Ferndale/Ivy Area Street Improvements will include a full reconstruction of the street, installation of concrete curb and gutter, expansion of storm water facilities, sanitary sewer and water main repairs, and pedestrian improvements. Streets in the project area include Dennis Street, Farrell Street, Ferndale Street, Hawthorne, Ivy Avenue, and Mayhill Road.
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