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*ODWN Neighborhood Plan
October Progress Report Our Plan is complete!! Next Steps:
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======================= 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. *Consumers Energy - Neighborhood Power Line Upgrade Project & Tree Cutting
Results - WEDNESDAY 9/25 MEETING About 70+ neighbors joined the ODWNA on Wednesday 9/25 evening at Winchell Elem. to meet with CE to learn about the scope/timeline/tree cutting procedures of the powerline upgrade project running the length of Broadway from Stadium to Parkview (and on to the Westnedge Hill area). CE reps from project coordinator, forestry & real estate departments came out and did a very thorough job of explaining the scope and details of the project. Our City's forester, Parry Banta, also came out to explain how the city is protecting it's right of ways in this project by making it a condition of CE that they: 1) Remove and collect all tree wood within 7 days of cutting (unless the homeowner wants to keep it) 2) Give advance notice to property owners when/which trees will be removed 3) All stumps must be ground down and lawns restored 4) The city has secured funding from CE to pay to replace trees in the right of way of resident's lawns We also appreciated that the city placing the condition on CE that they needed to come out and talk to our neighborhood before they started this project so it could be explained to us. Not everyone came away happy with the answers, or the project itself, but all questions were answered in detail. It is important for all residents to have the opportunity to have their concerns heard by those making decisions that affect us! *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:
*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... *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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October 16, 2019
Winchell Elementary - Library 7:00PM (meet your board & neighbors @ 6:30pm) Topic: Neighborhood Plan: Open House to finalize draft plan SEE THE FINAL PLAN HERE See our full 2019-20 Speaker Series Lineup HERE ======================== ** Our Board can always be reached via EMAIL HERE * Safe Halloween Event
Sat. Oct. 26; 11am - 1pm; Milham Park Grab your family, throw on your best costumes, and head over to Milham Park for Safe Halloween on Saturday, October 26 from 11am to 1pm! This FREE family event features a pumpkin carver, costume contests, food and drink, and candy galore! The park will be chock full of fall themed activities and games, including pumpkin derby racing. Safe Halloween is presented by Kellogg Community Credit Union. The Holly Jolly Trolley will also be transformed into the Trolley of Terror for the month of October, all decked out in Halloween fun! The trolley will run from 10:45am to 2pm on Saturday, October 26 to take participants to and from Bronson Park and Milham Park for the Safe Halloween event! The "Trolley of Terror" will also be running a route around Downtown each Saturday in October from 4pm-9pm. (see the route HERE) FYI - as always, trick-or-treating in the Winchell Neighborhood will be on Halloween night (TH 10/31) *"Hands On" Street Design Workshop
Wed. Oct. 23; at: The Foundry; 6:30-8:30pm Join the city for a hands-on design workshop to set community priorities in the street redesign process. This meeting will be held in open house format, come when you can and stay as long as you would like, with two short presentations at 6:30 and 7:30 pm. Both 15 minute presentations will be the same and will cover street design and best practices. The results of this meeting, walking audits, and bike surveys will guide the street design options, which will be reviewed and discussed at meetings 3 and 4. *Input Sessions for KPS Superintendent Search
KPS is launching an extensive campaign to solicit public input on the qualities the community wants in the next KPS superintendent. The district will hold 11 community input meetings throughout the district in October. You can see the full schedule for meetings HERE Input may also be shared via a confidential online survey available through Nov. 8 HERE. The survey is being administered by the MASB Executive Search team on behalf of KPS and takes about 10 minutes to complete. Survey results will be combined with input received from the community meetings and shared with the KPS Board of Education. *FREE Bulk Trash Dropoff
City residents are welcome to drop off trash to Republic Services (3432 Gembrit Circle) on Wednesday, November 6 from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 9 from 8 a.m. - noon. Residents can drop off 7.5 cubic yards of material for free during these dates. Proof of residency in the City of Kalamazoo will be required. A list of acceptable and unacceptable items is available on the Facebook event here. *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 ODWNA January 15, 2020 speaker will be Jamie McCarthy from the city, who will discuss the NFP: Phase 2, in detail! We will keep you up to date, and you can always go to: http://www.imaginekalamazoo.com/projects/nfp/ for updated NFP information. 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.
2019-20 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
