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Welcome to the Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Association website!
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*Annual Celebration of the Kleinstuck Preserve!
April 20 and 22 The Stewards of Kleinstuck invite you to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Stewards of Kleinstuck with a variety of outdoor activities on April 20 and 22, including frog walks, bird walk, a short film, picnic dinner and a guided listening walk. All activities will begin on the playground of the Kazoo School, located at 1401 Cherry Street, Kalamazoo. All activities are free and open to the public and will be held rain or shine. More details HERE 
*ODWNA Car Show
6th Annual ~ Wednesday May 16 ~ Cars Wanted! It's that time of year again - time to bring those classic cars out of hibernation, get them fired up, and start enjoying the spring & summer in them! Our 6th Annual Car Show (again sponsored by Cole/Nissan ...thanks!) will be held Wednesday May 16th, and we would like to see your classic car or classic motorcycle (25 years + old) entered in it! 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!) If you would like to enter your vehicle (no entry fee) or have any questions about our car show, just email Paul Scott HERE 
*ODWN Neighborhood Plan
April 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 are set and we will begin meeting this month to breakdown all of the data and begin working toward identifying and prioritizing all goals, along with ideas for solutions. 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. Click HERE for a detailed outline of our Neighborhood Plan. email us HERE with any further thoughts or ideas ======================= 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. 
*ALPA (Asylum Lake Preservation Association) News
Save These Dates!
Final Master Plan & Future Land Use
Approved By City Commission October 16 You can download a full copy of the Master Plan and Future Land Use Map HERE On October 5, the Planning Commission approved the final draft Master Plan and sent it to the City Commission for final approval, which they did on October 16. The Board would like to thank all neighbors who emailed/called/talked to us in person to give us their passionate yet thoughtful comments that helped the board greatly in guiding us to advocate to the city what your neighborhood preferences are. Below are the two important issues that, based on neighborhood feedback, the Board advocated for changing from the original (8/1) draft version):
The ODWNA Board will continue to work with the City to find solutions that will work for all parties involved (neighborhood, affected property owners, City) 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, 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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April 18, 2018
Winchell Elementary - Library 7:00PM (6:30 - 7:00pm: "Meet Your Neighbors & ODWNA Board) Speaker: John Lacko, Photographer Topic: The Automotive History of Kalamazoo ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE Our 2017-18 Speaker Series lineup...
...Go HERE to see it Remember - ODWNA meetings are open to all! NON-Association neighbors are always welcome! * Spring Hydrant Flushing Program
Begins Sunday April 15 Spring hydrant flushing will begin on Sunday, April 15, 2018 and continue through Tuesday, April 24, 2018. See City Map/Schedule HERE Most of the flushing will be done at night between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. with some additional day flushing between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Public Services Department personnel will flush the hydrants and mains to remove accumulated sediments. While flushing doesn’t affect the safety of the water supply, tap water may appear cloudy or discolored immediately after flushing. The City is advising residents to run their cold water in their bathtub or utility sink until it runs clear again, and is discouraging them from using their washing machines the day of flushing and for 24 hours after, since clothing could become discolored. Periodic flushing is necessary to get rid of deposits that form inside the water mains. Over time, sediment builds up on the inside of water distribution pipes, narrowing the path that water can flow through to individual homes and businesses. Flushing stirs up water in the mains and forces water and sediments out. By widening the path that water can flow through the mains, the flushing program will improve water flow, helping the City to better meet the needs of Public Safety fire personnel. Another goal of the flushing program is to make sure that all water supply systems work, including pumps, storage tanks, mains, valves, and hydrants. If you have scheduled construction or maintenance projects during this time, please contact Robert McClenney at 337-8148 so that necessary precautions can be taken to avoid conflicts or problems. *April Spring Clean Up & Brush Pickup Program
April Spring Clean Up
** Further details on the City's website HERE or in the Spring/Summer 2018 View From The Curb 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 *Costs of Frozen Water Service Advisory to be Offset on Customer Bills
Per City of Kalamazoo Department of Public Services January 17, 2018 - Due to the cold temperatures this winter, the City of Kalamazoo has advised water customers to keep a pencil-sized stream of water consistently running in their homes through April 1 (or until otherwise notified). Maintaining running water reduces the likelihood that water service lines and/or interior plumbing will freeze. Frozen pipes can results in an interruption in water service and potentially lead to expensive repairs if interior plumbing freezes and pips rupture. To offset the cost of this request, water bills for this period (January 1 - April 1, 2018) will be based on usage from the same period last year (if usage was lower ONLY). As a result, water bills issued between January 22 and July 16, 2018 may be reduced. Your billing statement will display the actual usage and include an adjustment if last year’s usage was less. Please note that usage may be adjusted but current water rates will still be applied. If you have questions about your bill, please contact the City Treasurer’s Office at (269) 337-8149. For more information about Frozen Water Service Advisories, click here. Symptoms to look for when your pipes or meter may be freezing:
The current service renewal time frames can be up to three weeks. For more information please contact Public Services Dispatch water emergency line at 269-337-8148. *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
