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Welcome to the Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Association website!
*6th Annual ODWNA Car Show
Wednesday May 16 ~ Cars Wanted! Our 6th Annual Car Show (again sponsored by Cole/Nissan ...thanks!) will be held Wednesday May 16th! This has always been a great night to see some cool classic cars, meet up with your neighbors, and enjoy a family-friendly evening! We will again have wood-fired pizzas from Camzie's Pizza as well as trophies for the car show winners! (We have "People's Choice" trophies - All attendees can vote for their favorite car!) *ODWN Neighborhood Plan
May Progress Report Thanks again to everyone who has weighed in with their many great ideas, thoughts and issues that affect our residents and businesses on a regular basis! Our committees have all met, reviewed and analyzed all of the raw data collected from the IK process, Feb. Open House, as well as direct feedback to the ODWNA. Each committee has begun identifying and prioritizing all goals, along with ideas for solutions. Our next committee meetings in June will further review all goals and begin to identify possible solutions along with City staff members. Each month, we will keep everyone informed via our eNews, website, Winchell Neighborhood FB page, etc. of our progress as well as reach back out to everyone for additional clarification and review of our progress.
======================= The Master Plan states that Neighborhood Plans will: • Align with the Strategic Vision and Master Plan at the neighborhood scale. • Develop individual strategies needed to achieve neighborhood completeness. • Establish a unique neighborhood vision, goals, and actions for implementation. • Establish relationships within the neighborhood to support implementation. • Use IK 2025 input from residents as a place to start. Spring/Summer 2018 View From The Curb HERE
*City Trash Ordinance
Property owners in the City are reminded of their responsibilities to keep properties trash free throughout the year. Chapter 15A of the City of Kalamazoo Code of Ordinances (commonly known as the Trash Ordinance) states, "…All garbage must be stored in a watertight container that is constructed of metal, plastic or other durable material impervious to rodents, has a tight-fitting lid or cover, and is capable of being serviced without creating unsanitary conditions..." After April 22, 2017, properties that are in violation of the ordinance will be issued a written citation allowing 10 days to clean up the property and a $77 fine. If the property is not cleaned up within 10 days, a crew will be dispatched to clean up the property on behalf of the property owner, who will be billed for the recovery of enforcement costs. Please take a proactive approach and help keep our city clean and inviting for everyone who lives, works, learns, or plays in Kalamazoo! *City Contacts
"Quality of Life" Issues/Who to Contact
Ordinance Enforcement As a follow-up to recent neighbor concerns regarding nuisance/quality of life ordinance adherence, we have listed on our Resource Links page the areas of concern as well as the City contact phone number you may call to report any perceived violations. Our City Rental Inspector has assured us that any complaints registered with the city will be followed up on, and the person reporting the violation will remain anonymous. You can also report violations via the City's website with their Report It! link Go HERE to read the full meeting minutes of this (or any) of our ODWNA Association meetings
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May 16, 2018
Winchell Elementary - Front Parking Lot 7:00PM - 8:30PM 6th Annual ODWNA Car Show! Please join us in kicking off the summer in the Winchell Neighborhood by coming to our 6th Annual ODWNA Car Show! (again sponsored by Cole/Nissan ...thanks!) =================== Reminder - We do not hold Association meetings in June, July, or August; but the Board can always be reached by email. Also, our Neighborhood Plan committees will meet throughout the summer ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE We will soon be planning our 2018-19 Lineup; fee free to EMAIL US your suggestions for speakers!
Remember - ODWNA meetings are open to all! NON-Association neighbors are always welcome! *Brush Pickup Program
Monthly Brush Collection
** Further details on the City's website HERE or in the Spring/Summer 2018 View From The Curb HERE *Upcoming City Projects
Curious about a project that is happening in the City? Want to find out what street construction projects are planned this year? Wondering about upcoming parks projects? All City-planned projects for 2018 can be found at: www.kalamazoocity.org/projects Projects are identified on an interactive map that includes the project scope and estimate start and completion dates (actual dates are dependent on weather and other factors and may differ). You can also sign up for email updates on road construction at that website that will be provided approximately every two weeks. *Farmer's Market Open For The Season
Beginning Saturday May 5 Over one hundred of your favorite farmers, food producers, artisans, and food trucks from 7am - 2pm on Saturdays. More information is available on their website or Facebook page Located at: 1204 Bank St. *"Best Of" Hidden Kalamazoo
June 16 & 17 The Hidden Kalamazoo Tour returns to downtown Kalamazoo June 16 & 17, offering an opportunity to visit the City’s less traveled historic spaces before these windows into the past disappear. Now in its 6th year, the tour’s theme will be “The Best of Hidden Kalamazoo,” guiding visitors through some of the favorite sites from the tours first five years. Detailed Tour information and ticket purchase information can be found HERE *Kalamazoo Parks & Recreation
The 2018 Activity Guide is now available! Click HERE to download your summer guide to all Parks & Rec programs and special events! The City of Kalamazoo Parks are open: May 1st - October 1st, from 8 am to dusk/sunset. Park restrooms will be open Memorial Day through Labor Day. CONTACT (269) 337-8191 ~ www.kzooparks.org *All Things Possible
A Summer Experience for 8th to 10th Graders A City of Kalamazoo Parks & Recreation program, All Things Possible is designed to help students transition from middle school to high school. Students will participate actively in life skill training, career exploration, recreation activities, and more! Mentors will help students realize that All Things are Possible! CLICK HERE to download the flyer with all details and dates *Kalamazoo County Smart911 Available
Now Available! Public Safety Officials Encourage Residents to Sign Up For the Free Service That Provides Emergency Responders with More Information in the Event of an Emergency Public safety officials in Kalamazoo County announced today that Smart911 is now available to all individuals in Kalamazoo County. Smart911 is a free service that allows individuals and families to sign up online to provide key information to 9-1-1 call takers during an emergency. Smart911 allows citizens to create a Safety Profile at www.smart911.com for their household that includes any information they want 9-1-1 and response teams to have in the event of an emergency. When a citizen makes an emergency call, their Safety Profile is automatically displayed to the 9-1-1 call taker, allowing them to send the right response teams to the right location with the right information. *Are Your Service Water Pipes Made of Lead?
Check the map and database link below Kalamazoo's municipal water system has about 4,300 known lead service lines at about 2,800 addresses out of a total of more than 46,000 service lines in the system. At about 1,600 addresses, both the yard service lines and street service lines are lead. Of those addresses with one or the other, most of the lead pipes are yard service lines, according to city records. You can go to an MLive article HERE to access the map and/or search the database to see if your address is listed. Lead and Copper Program The City offers free lead and copper testing kits to City of Kalamazoo water customers. In an effort to streamline the City’s Lead and Copper program and respond timely to customers, the City requests that all calls and inquiries be directed to (269) 337-8550. ================== Here is a guide from the EPA, supplied to us by the City, that explains: • How lead gets into the body • About health effects of lead • What you can do to protect your family • Where to go for more information Protect Your Family From Lead in Your Home * Connect With City Government!
Connect with the city to receive news, updates, and alerts 1) Foundation For Excellence website 2) www.ImagineKalamazoo.com where the public can connect and collaborate with local decision makers and other residents on the future of our community. 3) www.kalamazoocity.org/connect provides information on how residents can connect with the city to receive important information and updates. 4) The city has created an online newsletter. This bi-monthly publication will contain information about what is happening around the City and include news, alerts, meeting schedules & agendas, and events. Go HERE to sign up. |
ODWNA Statement of Purpose
-Preserve and enhance the neighborhood living concept in the area.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encurage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhod spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
-Protect the natural beauty of the area.
-Encurage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhod spirit of the residential area.
-Constructively assist the Kalamazoo City and County Planning Commissions.
-Provide a forum for open and frank discussion of different points of view on neighborhood development.
-Provide for communication on matters of neighborhood interest to residents.
The Oakland Drive/Winchell Neighborhood Association was founded in 1973 in response to the City of Kalamazoo's proposal to widen Oakland Drive, which would have required the removal of many trees.
2017-18 ODWNA Board Members
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Diana Morton-Thompson
Board Members at-large:
Barb Ross
Paul Scott
Kathy Shook
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Diana Morton-Thompson
Board Members at-large:
Barb Ross
Paul Scott
Kathy Shook
Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Map
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ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
ODWNA ~ P.O. BOX 20061 ~ Kalamazoo, Michigan 49019
