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Welcome to the Oakland Drive - Winchell Neighborhood Association website!
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*ODWN Neighborhood Plan
July Progress Report All five committees have (or have planned) meetings with city staff in order to get to our next step: Meet with city official(s) to discuss the goals/actions we previously put together to find ways to work with the city, and other area partners we can identify, to help us formulate plans (with a timeline and costs) to accomplish them. All committee meetings will be held within the next three weeks. We will keep you updated as to how the meetings went and what next steps will be. =========== You can click HERE to see our five committee's draft of initially identified neighborhood Goals and suggested actions. Based on previous neighborhood feedback, city and neighborhood meetings, etc., as well as our five committees meeting earlier this year to review, discuss, and refine all received feedback, our committees and committee chairs are confident at this point that we have included most every major goal our neighbors have expressed to us that they would like to see identified and expressed in our Plan. Of course, as we move forward we are open to (and continually seeking input for) including additional goals and actions as warranted.
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. *"Right of Way" Yard Signage
The City of Kalamazoo reminds everyone that it is against City Ordinance to place signs of any kind, including election signs, in the City right-of-way without permission. Any signs placed in violation of the code will be removed without notice and disposed of. On streets with sidewalks, the right-of-way generally extends to the house side of the sidewalk. On streets with no public sidewalk - most right-of-way lines are 33 feet from the center of the road, though this is a general rule and there are exceptions throughout the City. Anyone with specific questions about proper sign location should call the City’s Right of Way Coordinator at 269-337-8436 *Neighborhood Crime
We have been alerted to the fact that there have been quite a number of break-ins, attempted break-ins, suspicious activity, etc. going on in our neighborhood for the last month or so. Of course, any emergency situation should be reported immediately by calling 9-1-1. But 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! *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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SEPTEMBER 19, 2018
Winchell Elementary - Library; 7:00PM (Meet your neighbors/ODWNA Board @ 6:30pm) =================== 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 are planning our 2018-19 Lineup; look for our speaker schedule in August!
Remember - ODWNA meetings are open to all! NON-Association neighbors are always welcome! *Community Input Sought for Long-term Parks & Recreation Planning
LAST Meeting Date: July 26 The City of Kalamazoo’s Parks & Recreation Department will start working on a new Master Plan and Strategic Vision this summer. The planning process will begin in June and include community meetings as well as opportunities for community members to offer feedback at Parks & Recreation events.The Parks & Recreation Department will host it's LAST meeting at the following time and location:
In addition to these meetings, Parks & Recreation staff will be available at Lunchtime Live! and Movies in the Parks events this summer to speak with community members about future planning. The Parks & Recreation Master Plan and Strategic Vision will guide park improvement projects and recreation programs over the next 5-10 years. It also identifies land that should be considered for future parks as well as current park space that is unused or not needed. This work will build upon the Imagine Kalamazoo 2025 Master Plan with a focus on more specific goals, including Inviting Public Places and Youth Development. *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. Spring/Summer 2018 View From The Curb HERE
*Lunchtime Live!
Every Friday: 6/28 thru 9/28 Bronson Park; 11:30 AM – 1:30 PM Live music, great scenery, fun summertime games, and amazing food….Lunchtime Live has it all! Get the family out of the house this summer and head to Bronson Park in Downtown Kalamazoo for a Friday afternoon on the town. There will be great local food trucks and homegrown musical talent. *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 *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 *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
