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UTILITY RATES • CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE • VOTING CHANGES • FARMERS MARKET
Le Petit
Canadien
a publication of the
City of Little Canada
Sunrise on Lake Gervais - 5K Sap Run
5K SAP RUN
The 5K Sap Run is back! Join us on May 7 at Lake Gervais for our
second-ever Sap Run. This 5K provides runners with a scenic view of
Gervais Lake on a certified route, a Sap Run t-shirt, swag bag, prizes
DELAYED TRASH for top place finishers in each age category, and finisher medals. Five
Reminder: Trash collection
participants will be randomly drawn on race day for a $100 gift card!
service will be delayed one day
the week of May 30 due to the Register early to take advantage of the early bird pricing and to
Memorial Day Holiday. guarantee your t-shirt by race day!
More information about the 5K Sap Run including a map of the course
can be found on the City website and Facebook. Visit
CITY HALL CLOSED https://www.littlecanadamn.org/5K or scan the QR code below
City Hall will be closed on to learn more and register for the run. Thank you to everyone who
Monday, May 30 in observance has already signed up. We are looking forward to warmer weather
of Memorial Day. and a great turnout!
A very special thank you to our generous sponsors:
ZONING MAP UPDATE • Bolton & Menk - Presenting Sponsor
The Zoning Map for the City will • State Farm - Pratap Bhosale Agency
undergo an update to match • Bix Produce
the districts adopted in the new • Fra-Dor Inc.
code. This will go before the • Snap Fitness - Little Canada
Planning Commission and City • Little Canada Fire Department
Council in April. To learn more • Ramsey County Parks & Recreation
visit https://cityof.lc/Maps.
How to scan a QR Code:
Open your smartphone’s back-facing
camera, make sure the whole QR code
appears on your screen, tap the QR code
on your device to focus the camera, and
APRIL - MAY - JUNE 2022 follow the link that pops up!
www.littlecanadamn.org
Scan Me to Register!
Development Updates
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MULTI-FAMILY APARTMENT PROJECT - TWIN LAKE BLVD
The City Council is partnering with a local developer (Reuter Walton) on a proposed multi-family housing
project on City-owned property on Twin Lake Boulevard. The proposed project is the first of two 60-unit
buildings that will feature
a 3-story wood-framed
structure over one level
of underground parking.
The unit mix will be
targeted towards working
families with children
and feature a majority of
two and three-bedroom
layouts. Reuter Walton
was awarded LIHTC credits in January, and final zoning and finance approvals are anticipated this spring
followed by groundbreaking in early-summer.
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SINGLE-FAMILY TOWNHOME PROJECT - 3036 VANDERBIE
Lennar Corporation, the largest homebuilder in the United
States, has secured a purchase agreement for nearly
20-acres south of County Road D East in Little Canada.
Plans are currently underway to extend Vanderbie Street EXISTING CITY
RIGHT-OF-WAY
CROSSWALK
and develop a new townhome community. A preliminary
site plan was presented at the City Council workshop on
Wednesday, March 23 which included a proposal for 184 PRIVATE
units. Each of the proposed townhome units includes
ROAD
TRAIL
3-bedrooms, 3 baths, and a 2-car garage. The proposed CONNECTION
project also includes a new trail connection between EXISTING CITY
PUBLIC
RIGHT-OF-WAY
Pioneer Park and Thunder Bay Park. The developer will
RIGHT-OF-WAY
make changes based on the feedback received, and a
preliminary plat and rezoning application will be PUBLIC
ROAD
presented to the Planning Commission in May. The ALLEN AVENUE ALLEN AVENUE
Planning Commission’s recommendation will be
forwarded to the City Council, and a public hearing will
be conducted by the City Council at that time.
3 3230 SPRUCE STREET
Please welcome Vision Loss
Resources to Little Canada! Vision
Loss Resources supports people
with vision loss and will be moving
into the existing 75,000 square foot
building located at 3230 Spruce
Street. They will use the property
for office, warehousing, and
industrial manufacturing uses and
will be investing over one million
dollars in interior improvements.
Community Development questions? Contact Community Development Director, Corrin Wendell at
corrin.wendell@littlecanadamn.org or go to littlecanadamn.org/DevelopmentUpdates for
updates and additional information.
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2022 UTILITY RATES Utility Rates 2021 2022
The City Council approved 2022
utility billing rates as reflected in Water Winter Charge per 1,000 Gallons $3.55 $3.70
the chart. The 2022 water and
sewer rate increases have been held Water Summer Charge per 1,000
$3.70 $3.85
to only the increases the City will Gallons
experience from outside contracts. Water Service Charge $13.90 $14.30
The City purchases wholesale
water from St Paul Regional Water Sewer Use Charge per 1,000 Gallons
$4.05 $4.15
Services (SPRWS) and there will (after minimum)
be a rate increase in 2022 for Sewer Minimum $45.40 $46.75
wholesale water. Metropolitan
Council Environmental Services Organized Collection
2021 2022
provides regional sewer treatment (Trash/Recycling)
including the City. The 2022 sewer
30-Gallons $20.94/Mo $21.43/Mo
utility rate increase is necessary to
cover the increased treatment costs 60-Gallons $24.60/Mo $25.20/Mo
charged by Metropolitan Council.
The City has a contract for organized 90- Gallons $29.06/Mo $29.85/Mo
collection services which expired at
the end of 2021. The rate increases 120+ Gallons $33.28/Mo $34.21/Mo
for 2022 are based on this new
contract. More information on Utility Rates and Water Usage can be found
at littlecanadamn.org/629/Utility-Rates.
RAMSEY COUNTY MARKET VALUE NOTICES
Property value notices were expected to be mailed to property owners during March by Ramsey County.
Like in previous years, the valuation notices will be mailed with the property tax statements for taxes
payable in 2022. If a property owner believes that the information on this notice is incorrect, the property
owner should follow the instructions on the notice, which include contacting the assessor or attending any
of the open book meetings that are listed on the Notice. If you have any questions regarding the appraisal
process or the 2022 market value, contact the Ramsey County Assessor’s Office at 651-266-2131 or
visit their website at https://cityof.lc/PropertyValue2020.
ENERGY & WATER BILL ASSISTANCE
Congress created an emergency water assistance program in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. This
program can pay for past due and current water and wastewater usage charges, fees, deposits, up to
$1,200. Although, it cannot pay for other municipal services like trash and recycling. For more information
and the online application are located at https://caprw.org/get-assistance.html or
call 651-645-6470.
VOTING CHANGES FOR RESIDENTS
Residents who vote in-person before Election Day will have to go to a Ramsey County absentee and early
voting location or the Ramsey County Elections office. The county runs various voting locations around
Ramsey County. In-person voting before Election Day will not be available at Little Canada City Hall.
Information on where to vote in-person will be available on the Ramsey County and City website or at City
Hall closer to each election. Save time at the polls and register to vote
before election day at MNVotes.org
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ROSEVILLE AREA
A Century of Civic Engagement Exhibit: April 5-29 at the Roseville Library
LWV Minnesota continues to thrive as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization promoting good government
and civic engagement throughout Minnesota by empowering female voters and defending democracy.
Come visit this vibrant exhibit the month of April at the Roseville Library that features Minnesota’s
suffrage story and LWV Roseville Area history. This exhibit highlights the women who made it happen–
and who continue to lead through the League of Women Voters to make democracy work for all.
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Recreation
ADULT RECREATION ACTIVITIES
Registration
Activity Dates of Program Price
Begins
Master Gardener:
April 5
Introduction to Vegetable $5 Now open
7 PM-8:30 PM
Gardening
Master Gardener: May 4
$5 Now Open
Planting for Pollinators 6:30 PM-8 PM
Master Gardener: June 7
$5 Now Open
Be a Pest Detective 7 PM-8:30 PM
Defensive Drivers July 11
$15 for Res. April 1
Refresher Course 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
Defensive Drivers July 12
$15 for Res. April 1
Refresher Course 5:30 PM-9:30 PM
YOUTH RECREATION ACTIVITIES Register online for
activites with the QR
YOUTH ARCHERY code below or call
There are still spots available for youth archery lessons with Bwana 651-766-4042
Archery instructors! This beginner class offers lessons that include
instruction on bows, arrows, shooting form, and equipment.
Participants will shoot at indoor targets. Equipment is provided but you
may bring your own.
Dates & Time: June 20-24 • 1-3 PM
Ages: 9-14 • Cost: $75
Location: Bwana Archery, 3015 Country Drive
ER N O W!
REGIST
WILDLIFE WALK
Join Carpenter Nature Center (CNC) for a guided Wildlife Walk.
Participants will explore the trails at Spooner Park while searching
for the sights and sounds of wildlife. After the hike, participants will
get a chance to meet some of Carpenter Nature Center’s live Animal
Ambassadors!
Date & Time: May 21, 1-3 PM
Grades: 3-5 • Cost: $10
DAVID BEHLES SCHOLARSHIP
FOR YOUTH ACTIVITIES
The David Behles Scholarship was created by a former youth sports
coach, David Behles. Behles believed that every child deserves the
opportunity to participate in youth sports and activities. Because of a
donation received in memory of Behles, the City is able to offer financial
aid to qualifying residents for youth activity registration. Scan the QR code
to fill out the scholarship today!
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CITY RECEIVES GRANT TO HELP COMBAT EMERALD
ASH BORER IN PARKS AND PUBLIC SPACES
Last year a significant number of Ash trees were showing signs of
being infected with Emerald Ash Borer (EAB). The City Council took
swift action to treat as many Ash trees in parks and on public
property that were deemed treatable. 59 Ash trees were treated for
EAB in parks and on public property. Unfortunately, several trees
were identified as untreatable and will need to be removed.
City staff recently applied for and received a grant from the MnDNR
to assist with EAB management in Little Canada for removal and
replacement of EAB infested trees in parks and on public properties
and along Right-of-Way (ROW) areas throughout the City, creating an
inventory of ROW trees, and adopting an EAB management plan.
Spooner Park and Pioneer Park will see the biggest impact with ash
trees being removed. While new trees
will be planted near the locations of
the removed trees, the benefits of a
mature tree will not be seen
for a while.
The City has also partnered with
Rainbow Treecare to give residents a
discounted rate on treating ash trees
for EAB. Residents can contact
Rainbow Treecare or another tree
company to have their ash trees
assessed and get recommendations
on treatment or removal.
Ash tree in Spooner Park showing
Treated ash tree in Pioneer Park significatnt damage from EAB
SPRING INDOOR FARMERS MARKET CITY-WIDE GARAGE SALE
The Farmers Market is back! Check out your favorite The annual City-wide Garage Sale is back!
vendors on April 11 from 2-5 PM at the Little This year’s dates are Thursday, May 19 -
Canada Bingo Hall. We are excited to have vendors Saturday, May 21. Registration forms must be
with goods like bread, eggs, sweets, dog treats, completed by May 13 and can be found online
crafts, self-care items, and more! at littlecanadamn.org/GarageSale.
Follow the Little Canada Farmers Market Facebook
page for updates on new vendors as well as the items Registration is FREE! By registering your sale,
you can purchase. you will be able to take advantage of the
exclusive benefit of the City promoting your
SUMMER FARMERS MARKET sale via the City website, social media, flyers,
Dates for the regular-season Farmers Market are and more! Your sale will also be identified on a
here! Join us Mondays, June 6 to October 3, from map that the City will create of all the
2-6 PM at 2920 Rice Street. We currently have registered garage sales.
vendors for the 2022 season with goods like organic
produce, gourmet mushrooms, homemade bread,
chicken and eggs, handmade soaps and lotions,
Wisconsin cheese, and more! This year, we are
excited to announce that the Farmers Market will be
accepting SNAP/EBT.
Interested in being a vendor for either the indoor
or summer Farmers Market?
Visit the City website for the 2022 Vendor Application
and Handbook or contact
sierra.hietala@littlecanadamn.org or call
(651)766-4042 for more information.
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THUNDER BAY-WESTWIND PARK
PRAIRIE RESTORATION PROGRESS
The second phase of the restoration project along the
power line corridor trail in Thunder Bay – Westwind Park
was prepped last summer and fall. City crews tilled and
graded the area and had it sprayed for weeds three times
to have an optimal situation for winter seeding. City
crews along with two staff members from the U.S. Fish
and Wildlife Service seeded the area on February 15 right
over the snow. The seed was spread and then stomped
into the snow so it will be ready to germinate and start
growing immediately this spring. This method was used
for the first phase west of Arcade Street in 2020 and it
was very successful. Phase two has two distinct areas
on different sides of the trail and each received its own
specially curated seed mix specific to the soil and other
factors.
The general rule of thumb is that it takes around three
growing seasons to see real results and by the fifth year
there should be a very hearty, beautiful, and mature
prairie with pollinators and other wild grasses and
flowers. Special thanks to Nicole Menard from the U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service for her efforts on both of these
first two phases. Menard has been leading the way and
informing city crews on maintenance needed and the
timing of that maintenance. Nicole is very encouraged
by the growth of phase one and hopes to see some
tangible results this year while phase two gets started.
Going forward, the City will be working with Great River
Greening on future phases after receiving grant funds
from them for the project. Preparation for phase three is
scheduled to start this summer.
City Staff and U.S. Fish & Wildlife
volunteers distributing pollinator seeds
VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
OPPORTUNITY FOR THUNDER BAY
Gervais Lake Association is PARK POLLINATOR
organizing the Gervais Lake
Clean Up Day on Saturday, PLANTING
April 2. Residents are Join Great River Greening on
encouraged to meet at the May 21 for a Saturday morning
Public Beach on the SW side of restoration event! Together we
the lake or at the Spoon Lake will be planting pollinator-friendly
Boat Launch at 9 AM. Attendees grasses and forbs in newly restored
are encouraged to dress for pockets of Thunder Bay Park. These
the weather and have work pockets of flowers and grasses will
gloves. The City will provide provide a much-needed resource
trash bags and will haul away for pollinators moving through the
everything that is collected. corridor. All are welcome at this
Direct additional questions event, however, space is limited.
to GLA Board Member Matt Scan the QR code to learn more and
Pronschinske by e-mail at matt. sign up to volunteer.
pronschinske@pfgc.com.
Questions? Contact volunteer@
greatrivergreening.org.
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Little Canada Connections
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Welcome to Little Canada Connections! Each Newsletter we will highlight different active members of the
community. Do you have someone we should highlight? Email parks@littlecanadamn.org.
This issue we had the pleasure to interview...
Curtis Johnson
Please introduce yourself and share how long you have
lived in Little Canada:
“My name is Curtis Johnson and I serve as the chair of the
Roseville Area School Board. I have lived in Little Canada
with my wife Jill and my kids Charlie and Jamie for the past
six years. In my day job, I work as a software developer at a
technology company in White Bear Lake.”
What inspired you to become a part of the
Roseville Area School Board?:
“I was inspired by my kids who were at Roseville
Area Middle School and Roseville Area High School at the
time. My kids were having a good experience at the district
but that wasn’t the case for everyone. I was a board member
for the Minnesota Parent Teacher Association for several
years but running for office gave me a chance to make a real
difference in my community. I was also inspired by friends
who have run for office. They ran for the right reasons.”
What are a few of your proudest accomplishments
while being on the School Board?:
“First and foremost, like any board, we succeed as a team. That being said there are things that I am
particularly proud of; adding a large solar array to the top of the new Fairview Community Center Building
with fellow board member Mike Boguszewski; the response of our teachers, staff, nurses, nutrition
specialists etc. during these last two-plus years of the pandemic, during which we have found new ways
to teach and feed our students while keeping them safe; receiving the MN School Board Association Rising
Star Award which is a statewide award given to an outstanding school board member during their first
term of service; and lastly, my work as a member of the MN Social Studies Standards Review Committee-
the final draft was submitted to the Department of Education last fall. They will spend the next year or so
in the “rule making” process before it will be given to schools.”
What goals do you hope to achieve while serving on the Board?:
“I want to make sure that every student can see themselves and their classmates in their curriculum,
eliminate the opportunity gap at Roseville Area Schools, and install solar power at all of our buildings.”
What is your favorite pastime?:
“I am a big fan of science fiction, the Vikings, Minnesota FC, and the new Minnesota Aurora FC. One of
the things I love about Little Canada is the large number of parks and green spaces where I can walk and
enjoy the great outdoors.”
What advice would you give to a resident who’s looking to get involved within the community?:
“Just do it. There are many committees and commissions that are looking for volunteers. The time
commitment is usually quite reasonable. Try different committees until you find something you like.”
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Business Highlight
FRA-DOR INC.
Justin Boss, the General Manager of Fra-Dor Inc. has worked for the Frattalone family for 20 years. Boss
recalls biking down to the shop in the years before he could drive to work. When asked which positions
he’s held, Justin said, “I have had pretty much every position you can think of. I started by cutting grass
and cleaning toilets. Then, I worked my way up to running parts and washing trucks in high school. After
high school, I labored and operated out in the field while attending Century College. When I was 20 years
old Frank Frattalone gave me the opportunity to take a full-time job at Fra-Dor. I was also permitted to
respond to fire calls for LCFD which made the decision easy knowing I could continue to serve the
community.” Boss said his favorite part of the job is seeing local projects that Fra-Dor supplied. “I also
enjoy talking with all of the residents coming in to get products for their retaining walls or patios they are
creating themselves. It’s really fun to see them bring in before and after pictures.”
Fra-Dor takes pride in being a “local, family-owned company providing exceptional service and quality
landscape products to both commercial and residential.” Their crew of 20 full-time employees sells
landscape rock, mulch, black dirt, sand, and more at a competitive price (with online delivery now
available). Fra-Dor even offers free concrete and clean landscape rock disposal for Little Canada residents.
Another highlight about Fra-Dor is their commitment to helping reduce waste within the community. Boss
says, “The unique part about Fra-Dor is that we are a recycling business. We crush rubble into a class five
product that can be reused on the same roads and parking lots it was taken from.”
We would like to thank Fra-Dor Inc. for being a
5K Sap Run sponsor this year! The Sap Run takes
place on May 7, 2022, at Lake Gervais (see front
page for more information). Fra-Dor finds
importance in giving back to the community of
Little Canada. “There is something rare we have
in this community. The small-town feel we have
just 5 miles north of a big city is pretty special.”
Fra-Dor wants to thank the residents of Little
Canada. “We always appreciate the kind words
and support from our city and its residents,” says
Boss. “We wouldn’t be successful without it.”
CANADIAN DAYS NEWS
Let’s Rendezvous in ’22! The 46th annual Canadian Days festival will be held Friday, July 29 - Sunday,
July 31. The Canadian Days Committee is busy planning a fun and exciting schedule of events that
include; entertainment, a 5K Run/Walk, Macgillivray Pipe Band performance, two nights of fireworks, a
craft fair, corn feed, pancake breakfast, Kiddie Parade, and Grand Parade, and MUCH more!
As the festival approaches, check out our website at www.canadiandays.org or scan the QR code below
for forms for ways to participate in the events. Businesses who wish to be Canadian Days sponsors can
find the registration form on our website as well.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The festival committee is looking for volunteers to assist with activities during the
weekend. Volunteer application forms for both Youth Groups and individuals are
available on our website. If you are on Facebook, like us on the Canadian Days
Official Site to see festival announcements as planning progresses.
The winning button design depicting our theme will be revealed later this Spring.
Make sure to register for the Canadian Days
5K Run/Walk by June 30 for big savings!
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Public Safety
THANK YOU STEVE
SCHUSTER FLASHING CROSS-
On Monday, February 14 Steve WALK SIGNS AT
Schuster retired from the Little LABORE ROAD TRAIL
Canada Fire Department after
CROSSING
21 years of dedicated service to
A set of user-activated flashing
the community. Steve joined the
crosswalk signs were installed
department in October of 2000.
last fall at the Labore Road trail
Steve served on several
crossing just south of County
committees for the department,
Road D. The trail gets a lot of
including the member
use and cars can be moving
recognition committee. Thank
pretty fast along that portion of
you, Steve, for your service to
Labore Road so the signs were
the community! We wish you
installed so that drivers will
well in your future endeavors.
be warned when somebody is
using the crosswalk. The signs
are solar-powered and are one
SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK set of the five total sets in the
Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 4-8, 2022. For almost 30 City. There have already been
years, Minnesota has conducted Severe Weather Awareness Week in several positive calls and emails
partnership with the National Weather Service from thankful walkers and
and local governments. bikers.
This year the statewide tornado drill will occur
on Thursday, April 7. There will be two drills:
one in the afternoon, which is intended for
schools and businesses to practice their
emergency plans. The second will be in the
evening, which allows families to practice as
well. The outdoor warning sirens will be active
for both of these drills.
CARJACKING & AUTO THEFT
AWARENESS AND PREVENTION
Auto theft has been a growing concern in the Twin Cities over the
past two years. To combat the significant rise in auto theft, the
Ramsey County Attorney’s office partnered with the Ramsey County
Sheriff’s Department to establish the Youth Auto Theft Intervention
Project. Investigators in Ramsey County arrested 50 juveniles and
12 adults for auto theft or carjacking between September of 2021
and February of 2022, and a total of 112 stolen vehicles were
recovered during that time. The Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department
FIREFIGHTER
reminds residents to be extra vigilant while in your vehicle in MEMORIAL RIBBON-
driveways, parking lots, garages, and at ATMs or gas stations. Here CUTTING
are some additional safety tips to help you remain vigilant when you Celebrate the opening of the
are in your vehicle: Little Canada Firefighters
• Be aware of your surroundings Memorial at the ribbon-cutting
• Park in well-lit and visible areas ceremony on Monday, May 9
• DO NOT leave your vehicle running & unattended from 6-6:30 PM. The memorial
• DO NOT leave your cell phone in your vehicle recognizes LCFD firefighters that
• DO NOT leave your keys in the ignition have retired with 20+ years of
• DO NOT leave spare keys or fobs in a vehicle service to the community.
If you see something suspicious, dial 911 immediately. Visit
www.RamseyCountySheriff.us for more safety information.
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Recycling
YARD WASTE
Yard Waste Collection Begins April 1
RAIN BARRELS & Little Canada offers residents curbside collection of yard waste (grass
COMPOST BINS clippings, leaves, branches, brush, etc.). This optional service runs
ON SALE NOW annually from April 1 through November 30 (weather permitting) and
The Recycling Association of pick up days are every Wednesday. The cost for the 2022 yard waste
Minnesota is selling compost season is $95 and includes up to two yard waste carts. This service
bins for $76 and rain barrels is unlimited, which allows residents to put extra yard waste at the
for $90 (plus tax). curb in compostable bags for removal if their carts are full. Please call
Residents can get an 651-766-4038 to sign up today.
additional $20 off of
compost bins! Order online at Free Yard Waste Drop-Off Locations
RecycleMinnesota.org and Residents can also bring their yard waste to any of Ramsey County’s
enter promo code “Ramsey” seven yard waste collection sites.
to receive the discounted All sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents, a photo ID is
price on the compost bin. Or required. State law prohibits leaves, grass clippings, brush, and other
call 651-641-4589 and plant material from being mixed with your trash. For a list of locations
mention that you are a and hours, visit RamseyRecycles.com/YardWaste or call Ramsey
Ramsey County resident. County’s 24/7 hotline at 651-633-EASY (3279).
Pick up your pre-ordered
items on Saturday, April 30 2022 TRASH, RECYCLING, AND YARD WASTE
between 9 AM – 1 PM at SCHEDULE AVAILABLE
the Ramsey County Parks Little Canada’s annual Trash and Recycling Collection Schedule is
and Recreation Department, available online by going to the City’s website and typing “2022
located at 2020 White Bear Recycling Schedule” in the search box, or you can pick up a printed
Ave, Maplewood. copy at City Hall.
ELECTRONICS RECYCLING DAY
The City of Little Canada will once again hold the household
electronics recycling event at The Retrofit Companies, 2960 Yorkton
Blvd, Little Canada. Citizens of Little Canada can bring their
electronic waste to Retrofit from April 23-April 30 to get a discount on
e-waste. Please mention that you are from Little Canada to get the
special pricing.
The Retrofit Companies will be open for collection Monday through
Friday from 8 AM - 4 PM and on Saturday, April 23 and 30 from
8 AM - 12 PM. The drop off area is on the north side of the building.
Price Schedule:
• $20 per screen, regardless of size
• $15 per microwave
• $20 per standard appliance
• $6 per lithium battery
All other pricing can be viewed on the City’s website.
No other appliances will be collected. No business waste will be
accepted at this event.
This year we will also be collecting fluorescent lamps, ballasts, and
other types of lamps. Pricing ranges from $0.30 to $4.00 depending
on the item. A full price list is available on the City’s website.
Please visit the City’s website for a map showing the location of The
Retrofit Companies. Please contact Bill Dircks at 651-766-4049 or
bill.dircks@littlecanadamn.org with any questions.
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2022 STREET RECONSTRUCTOIN PROJECTS
The 2022 construction season will be a busy one in Little Canada. There are projects on four different city
streets, a railroad crossing, and one major Ramsey County-maintained street.
• Woodlynn Avenue: Full reconstruction with improved storm sewer and the addition of curb and gutter
to go along with ribbon curb where parking lots match directly into the street. Minor utility repairs will be
done along with the addition of a trail/emergency vehicle access connecting to the Waterworks Trail to the
east.
• Ryan Drive: The Ramsey Washington Metro Watershed District installed a new box culvert under Ryan
Drive late last fall and the work involved raising a portion of the street. The rest of the road will be milled
and a new layer of asphalt will be paved over the entire stretch from Country Drive to Spruce Street. The
storm sewer system will be replaced due to the existing pipe being crushed over the years and a sanitary
sewer system will be added to serve the three buildings on Ryan Drive that have never had access to City
sewer.
• Yorkton Ridge/Maple Lane: These two streets will have the surfaces ground up and mixed with the
underlying base layer to form a new base layer and new asphalt will be paved over the top. There will also
be minor curb and utility repairs.
• South Owasso Boulevard Railroad Crossing: This crossing was scheduled to be replaced by CP Rail
in 2021 but the work was never started. The work was moved to 2022 but the exact time frame is not yet
known. The work will involve a closure of South Owasso Boulevard for a minimum of two days.
• Rice Street: Ramsey County has scheduled a project on Rice Street from Demont Avenue to Country
Drive for late-summer 2022. The top two inches of asphalt will be milled off and new asphalt will be paved
in place. There may be some minor curb and utility repairs as well. The road will likely remain open to
traffic but it will likely be backed up quite a bit while the work takes place. The project should take a week
or so. A full reconstruction of Rice Street is scheduled to begin in 2026 or 2027 and work will begin on
design and other issues in 2024.
SPRING REMINDERS
STREET SWEEPING ROAD RESTRICTIONS HYDRANT FLUSHING
Street sweeping will begin Road weight restrictions went Hydrant flushing will begin in
as soon as the weather is into effect on Wednesday, March April and will last approximately
consistently above freezing and 16. They can be in effect for three weeks. During this time,
the gutters are clear of snow a maximum of eight weeks. you may notice discoloration
and ice. Please refrain from The Ramsey County Sheriff’s of water, air in water lines, or
parking on the streets until they Department enforces these a drop in water pressure. The
have been completely swept. limits. Visit our website for a list water is safe to drink and should
Sweeping sand, leaves, and of streets and their clear up within a few hours.
other debris from yards onto the corresponding weight limits.
street is not permitted.
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Postal Customer
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Le Petit Canadien is published quarterly and is printed on
recycled paper with agri-based ink. Each issue is paid for in
part by the State of Minnesota S.C.O.R.E. Fund and Ramsey
County.
YOUTH COMMISSIONERS WANTED THANK YOU
Are you looking to build your resume for college? Are NICK SCHWALBACH
you a resident of Little Canada? Do you want to make The City would like to say a
a difference in your community? heartfelt thank you to
If you answered yes to all of these statements you outgoing Planning Commissioner
would be a perfect Youth Commissioner candidate Nick Schwalbach. We thank
for the City of Little Canada for either the Park and you for your time, dedication,
Recreation or Planning Commission! service to the community, and
support that you have provided
Applicants must: the City over the years and we
- Be a Little Canada Resident are grateful for your insight and
- Be enrolled in high school (grades 9-12) recommendations towards
- Complete a one-year term expiring July 31 making the City the best it
- Be able to meet once a month can be!
The application deadline is
June 1, 2022.
Questions? Contact
corrin.wendell@littlecanadamn.org
NYFS SPRING CLEANUP
FOR SENIORS
Northeast Youth & Family
PARK SHELTER RESERVATIONS Services will help local seniors
Looking for a place to hold a graduation party, family reunion, get their yards ready for spring
business meeting, or celebration this summer? Little Canada’s park at our annual Spring Cleanup for
shelters are a great location for your event and are available for rent Seniors event on April 30 and
between May 15–October 15. May 6. Volunteers are needed
to rake, clean up winter debris,
To view available dates and to reserve a shelter, go to and set out patio furniture for
littlecanadamn.org/417/Park-Shelter-Rentals residents who can no longer
perform these tasks themselves.
SITE RESIDENT NON-RESIDENT Individual and group volunteers
Pioneer Park $55 $105 are welcome. All work will
be conducted in a Covid-safe
Spooner Park Lower Shelter $75 $125 manner. Please RSVP to Karon
Spooner Park Upper Shelter
Sanigular at
$115 $165 Karon.McSween-Sanigular@
(M-F)
nyfs.org or 651-472-3457
Spooner Park Upper Shelter
$155 $205 by April 22.
(Sat-Sun & Holidays)
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