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| Woodland Heights Neighborhood monument sign on MLK near Cottage grove after completion in June 2019 |
Wednesday, October 9 at 12:15 pm will be the ribbon cutting event, celebrating the completion of the neighborhood monument sign. The sign is located near the intersection of MLK and Cottage Grove. Event parking available in the St. Ambrose Cemetery (enter Woodland Cemetery at entrance and drive North) and on Olive Street.
The monthly WHO meeting, held September 17 at Scottish Rite Park started with the regular welcome and updates from the Welcome Wagon Committee. Then Doug shared info about the monument sign ribbon cutting, Chamberlain Park project, and working with the city on reconstructing the flower garden at 24th and Center St.
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| City of Des Moines, Neighborhood Inspections Supervisor, Chris Heilskov speaks to the WHO members September 17, 2019 |
City of Des Moines Neighborhood Inspections Supervisor, Chris Heilskov brought data to update the WHO on inspections cases open, ongoing, and closed within the neighborhood. There has been some notable progress and we should see some more soon (including removal of gravel and parking in right-of-way area). More hires will be made soon within the inspections department as the budget has increased with new LOSST dollars.
2019 is an election year. Municipal elections in Iowa take place on Tuesday, November 5. Eleven candidates have filed to run for either DM Mayor or an At-Large seat on the DM City Council. Candidates have been invited to introduce themselves to the WHO. Four candidates did that on September 17: candidate for Mayor, Joe Grandanette, and 3 candidates for the At-Large seat: Carl Voss, Shelia Knoploh-Odole, and Ethan Standard. Expect to meet additional candidates at the October monthly WHO meeting 10/15.
Also in attendance in September was sitting DM City Council member, Connie Boesen. To close the meeting should shared updates about the Zoning Code changes and took a couple questions from meeting attendees.
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This post typed by Phil.
The Woodland Heights Organization (WHO) is the neighborhood association recognized by the city of Des Moines representing Woodland Heights. Its purpose is is to stabilize, preserve, and revitalize area homes, enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood, and to promote community within our neighborhood amongst all residents and businesses. WHO is a volunteer organization.
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