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Tree & Wreath Composting

The Woodbury compost site will be open on two Saturdays for the disposal of Christmas trees and wreaths.

  • Saturday, Jan. 7, 2012, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, Jan. 14, 2012, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m.

For more information, visit: www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/environment/woodbury-compost/holiday-tree-recycling.

Proposed 2012 City Budget

At tomorrow night’s City Council Meeting, they will be approving the Proposed 2012 City Budget among other business. As Eagle Valley Golf Course is part of the city budget, it’s a good idea to stay aware of what the city plans are for the course as this is something that directly impacts home values. Please consider attending the meeting and adding your voice as a citizen and resident of Eagle Valley.

Arrest Made In Woodbury Mail Theft Case – Woodbury, MN Patch

Did you see this?
Arrest Made In Woodbury Mail Theft Case – Woodbury, MN Patch.

Winter Hazard Awareness

Getting ready for winter doesn’t always take a lot of work. Sometimes it’s just a few little things that can make the difference between safety and suffering: having a survival kit in your car, changing the batteries in your carbon monoxide detector, staying well-hydrated during outdoor fun.

To help everyone minimize the risks and hazards of winter, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety – in collaboration with the National Weather Service and other state, and federal agencies – sponsors “Winter Hazard Awareness Week” each fall to educate and reinforce in people some simple behaviors and actions that lead to a warm, safe and enjoyable winter season.

The week-long event includes a media campaign and other informational materials posted on the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division’s website. The campaign targets specific information each day and can be used in conjunction with school, church, or civic programs.

Winter Hazard Awareness.

Zoning Changes

The Woodbury Planning Commission and City Council wish to hear feedback from the community before formally adopting any changes to the city’s existing zoning map and ordinance. Comments about the proposed map and code changes will be accepted at a public open house on Thursday, Oct. 27, 4:30 to 7 p.m., at City Hall, 8301 Valley Creek Road.

For more information, visit www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/communications/239/1144-public-input-sought-for-zoning-map-code-changes.

City Watering Policy

From the City of Woodbury’s InTouch system:

With the recent high temperatures, it seems appropriate to remind residents and businesses about the city’s lawn watering policy.

The City of Woodbury has a year-round lawn watering policy that features an odd/even watering schedule, as well as a ban on watering between noon and 5 p.m. each day.

Before turning on the sprinkler, residents and business owners should:

Determine if it’s “their day” to water the lawn, based on the odd/even schedule. This means if your home or business address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, etc.) you may water your lawn on odd-numbered calendar days each month. Likewise, if your address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, etc.) you may sprinkle on even-numbered days of the month.
Check the clock. Lawn sprinkling is permitted only before noon and after 5 p.m. regardless of whether it is “your day” to water.
For more information, visit www.ci.woodbury.mn.us/environment/water-restrictions-conservation/watering-policy.

Woodbury Police Blotter: April 14-19 – Woodbury, MN Patch

Nothing reported in Eagle Valley this week, but lots of vehicle break-ins and leaving garage doors open. Good reminders to make sure that we don’t leave things in our cars when we park them in our driveways overnight. Keep your eyes open!
Woodbury Police Blotter: April 14-19 – Woodbury, MN Patch.

Snow Removal Violations

Just a reminder, as we’re all dealing with LOTS of snow in our driveways and walks, that it is a violation of the city code to push or blow snow into or across the street. Here’s the link for more information:

Snow Removal Violations.

Hydrant Heroes

From the City of Woodbury:

Woodbury seeking photos of ‘hydrant heroes’

Woodbury residents have long been encouraged to “adopt” a fire hydrant near their home and keep snow shoveled away from it. With the 17 inches of snow that fell Dec. 11-12, the need to dig out hydrants is particularly critical right now.

To emphasize the need and also inject some fun into a potentially back-breaking task, the city is soliciting photos of hydrants that have been cleared, along with the “hero” (or heroes) who did the work. Residents are encouraged to send their digital images to info@ci.woodbury.mn.us. Include your name and street, which will be posted along with your photo on the Woodbury website.

“Recent fatal house fires in the metro area emphasize the importance of keeping hydrants visible and easily accessible,” said Todd Johnson, deputy director of public safety. “If a hydrant is buried, firefighters spend valuable time and energy shoveling it out while a fire continues to burn.”

At a minimum, residents living near hydrants are asked to make sure the hydrant is cleared of snow enough to make it visible from the street. Even better is to clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters can easily connect a hose.

Woodbury has nearly 3,000 fire hydrants, and Johnson estimates that more than half are buried in snow right now. The city is working with townhome associations and areas that hire private contractors for clearing snow to remind them that city ordinance requires that hydrants must be shoveled out.

“We know there are many residents who faithfully dig out their hydrants each winter,” Johnson said. “The Public Safety Department considers them neighborhood heroes. In the event of a fire, their work may save lives and property.”

So, if you have a hydrant on or near your property, it may be the one used to save your home. Please help shovel them out!

Woodbury Police Department is on Facebook

From the City of Woodbury’s InTouch system:

The Woodbury Police Department has launched a new Facebook page!

We plan to use this site as an information sharing tool with the public.  We will post updates, upcoming events, and crime alerts.  Also, we will use the site to seek the public’s assistance in identifying suspects in current crimes.

You will find the page at:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Woodbury-MN/Woodbury-MN-Police/156923971015270