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West 7th Fire Department Green Roof - West 7th Business Association Board Member and Chief Steve Zachard was interviewed by Fox 9 for a live news segment on August 4. The story featured the green roof at Fire Station No 1 at W. 7th Street and Randolph and mentioned their participation in the West End Neighbors Garden Tour on June 18th. Watch the video here.
• 2010 Certificates of Appreciation - Moe Sharif and Sam Bergstrom received 2010 Certificates of Appreciation for valuable contributions in the enhancement of West 7th St. Read more here.
• Adopt a Container - The West Seventh Business Association and its West Seventh Enhancement Coalition are sponsoring an Adopt a Container program for business owners and individuals who are willing to adopt and maintain a flower container in the West End. The attached planter photo and quantity info plus a limited quantity of containers that are currently located on the street sidewalk near W.7th Street and Randolph Ave are available. These containers are available on a first come basis, one per person or business. The containers are free of charge and delivered in the spring to an address provided. Soil, plants and watering maintenance are the responsibility of those adopting the containers. Please confirm the location including an address where you want to place the container. These are heavy and will not be moved easily. The new sidewalk cafe ordinance requires a 48 inch free path on sidewalks plus and an advised 24 inch clearance for car doors at the curb. The placement of these containers will comply with these requirements. Please contact Kent Petterson at
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or 651-222-5536 for more information.
• The City of Saint Paul’s Neighborhood Sales Tax Revitalization (STAR) Program is seeking applicants. Non-profit entities are invited to apply for loan and/or grant assistance between $5,000 and $25,000. Individual for-profit businesses are eligible to submit requests between $5,000 and $25,000 for a loan or a loan/grant combination. STAR funds are to be used on capital (physical improvement) projects to further economic and commercial development in Saint Paul. For additional information, contact Michele Swanson at 651-266-6574.
• Ramsey County businesses can reduce their expenses and increase productivity with a Worksite Wellness program. Wellness initiatives can decrease absenteeism, decrease medical costs and increase morale. More information is available online at the Saint Paul-Ramsey County Department of Public Health web site at www.tinyurl.com/workwell.
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