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*Consumers Energy - Neighborhood Power Line Upgrade Project & Tree Cutting
8/7/19 UPDATE The City's Tree Committee on Tuesday August 6 and was very well attended by our neighborhood and many issues and concerns were brought up regarding tree removals within the city's right of way areas to accommodate CE's power line upgrade along Broadway Ave. from Stadium Dr. to Parkview Ave. One of the numerous conditions the city requires of CE before the city will grant them a permit to remove any trees is to hold a neighborhood-wide meeting to discuss the full scope of the project. (Other conditions included: tree/brush removal, stump grinding, restoring turf damage, as well as replacing cut trees with shorter-growing trees) The ODWNA is currently working to set that neighborhood meeting up; it will most likely be in late September. Of course, we will keep you informed once everything is finalized. *BTR2 - Stormwater Runoff Into Asylum Lake Preserve
News UPDATE The state of Michigan has identified issues with Western Michigan University’s handling of storm water runoff that eventually reached into Asylum Lake.On Friday June 28, WMU received a field inspection report from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy identifying the worksite issues at the BTR 2 that contributed to the storm water runoff during the torrential rainstorm on June 20. You can read news stories covering this event below:
Another great family event in the neighborhood this summer!
*Neighborhood Crime
Here's a great new (FREE to you) initiative that partners KDPS and "Ring!" * You can also put the FREE app on your PC or Mac if you don't have a smartphone! Just go HERE ================== What should you do to report something that is of a non-emergency nature? Well, our friends at KDPS tell us you should:
KDPS is here to help us...but they need our help as well! By reporting non-emergency issues, KDPS can track and identify trends in our neighborhood, and not only respond, but understand how to best be pro-active to prevent crimes as well!  Loring-McMartin Farmhouse
*Vermeulen Property Development
Additional Information The Loring-McMartin Farmhouse has sat at the southeast corner of Stadium Drive and South Drake Road, just north of Asylum Lake, possibly since 1847 after the railway came into the area. Miller Johnson, the developer, is preparing to clear the property, but the company and local historians hope someone will step up to move the 700-square foot home to keep its history intact. Miller Johnson is offering $10,000, which is what it would cost to demolish the home, to anyone willing to move it. Anyone interested in the 1848 panted brick, Greek Revival 1.5 story farmhouse, can contact Matthew B. Van Dyk at vandykm@millerjohnson.com with proposals. Click HERE for 11/13/18 WWMT story... *ODWN Neighborhood Plan
August Progress Report Our Plan is (almost!) complete. We are in the process of crossing the t's and dotting the i's. The plan is to hold one last discussion session with the neighborhood
We will have many more details next month; stay tuned! +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ 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. *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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September 18, 2019
Winchell Elementary - Library 7:00PM (meet your board & neighbors @ 6:30pm) Have a great summer; we'll see you in September! ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE *OAKLAND DRIVE LEAD SERVICE REPLACEMENT
BETWEEN HOWARD STREET & BENJAMIN AVENUE* SOUTHBOUND Oakland Dr. between Howard Street and Benjamin Ave. will be CLOSED beginning August 12, 2019 through September 9, 2019 for lead water line service replacements. There will be impacts to the traveling public. Bicycle traffic to follow detour. Pedestrian access will be maintained. NOTE: This is Phase 1 of a two-phase project (Phase 2 will replace service lines from Benjamin Ave. south to just north of Whites Rd.) Information on this second phase will be posted as received. See the image for the Phase 1 construction/detour map HERE *Complete Streets for Downtown
YOUR Input Needed! Earlier this year, the City Commission approved an agreement with MDOT to transfer certain road segments to the city. Segments of Michigan Ave., Kalamazoo Ave., Westnedge Ave., Park St., Riverview Dr., and Stadium Dr. are now under local control. This transfer creates the opportunity to redesign these streets in a way that is more aligned with community goals related to connectivity, safety, and transportation...for ALL users. A public meeting will be held to begin the process of planning the future design of these streets. When: Wednesday, August 21 Where: Kalamazoo Institute of Arts; 435 W South St. Time: 6:30 - 8 p.m. Fundamental changes are being proposed to our downtown traffic flow - It is important for ALL citizens to join the discussion and share their ideas on how these streets can best contribute to Kalamazoo's future, as well as be productive and safe for ALL users! *Kzoo Parks Summer Cinema Series Continues
Get the family, grab a blanket, and join your neighbors for a movie under the stars! We bring the movies to you with a large LED video board in the parks you already play in. All movies are free and everyone is invited! For each event, family friendly activities will start at 6pm and movies will begin at 7:30pm. Go HERE to see dates, locations and movie lineups *Natural Features Protection (NFP) Ordinance/Vermeulen Property Development
May 20 UPDATE At their 5/20 meeting , the City Commission voted to APPROVE the NFP Overlay Ordinance as well as the overlay map as presented to us throughout the process. Many environmental groups, concerned citizens, as well as the ODWNA spoke in favor of passing this zoning ordinance. This is a great step forward for natural preservation in our neighborhood as well as the city at-large. NEXT STEPS: Per the city's NFP webpage:
The Board of the ODWNA supported the NFP Ordinance and revised Map. You can read the letter of support we submitted to the Planning and City Commissions, and city staff HERE * May - October Brush Collection
See map below for your pickup day 
*Recycle Coach
Free App For Personalized Trash, Recycling Info. And More! The City of Kalamazoo has launched of a mobile app (iPhone & Android) and website plug-in containing all of the information residents need to know about residential trash and recycling services, tailored specifically to your neighborhood. Other features include:
The app is available for Android and iPhone users and can be downloaded from the App Store and Google Play for free by searching for “Recycle Coach” *City Public Services Information
*Upcoming City Projects
2019 ODWNA Streets to be Repaved: - Broadway - Ridgeview - Indiana - Hillshire 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 2019 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. *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.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood 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.
-Encourage the beautification, physical well-being and neighborhood 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.
2018-19 ODWNA Board Members
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Kathy Shook
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Board Members at-large:
Eric Boersma
Diana Morton-Thompson
Paul Scott
President - Peter Kushner
Vice President - Chris Shook
Treasurer - Kathy Shook
Secretary - Chris Bovid
Board Members at-large:
Eric Boersma
Diana Morton-Thompson
Paul Scott
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
