After the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) meeting on May 24, where public testimony was heard on proposed changes to the Ch. 73 Legislative Code, HPC commissioners voted to form a committee to re-look at some of the elements of the proposed changes.  Subsequently, on June 14, City of St. Paul Planning and Economic Development director Dr. Bruce Corrie issued a statement advising that HPC would be suspending its efforts on Ch. 73 for the foreseeable future.

The Summit Hill Association, which had been planning on hosting a public input session in June on the proposed changes, has postponed those plans in light of this information.  We will revisit the matter at such time as HPC issues revised language on Ch. 73.  Thanks to all who shared their comments ahead of the May 24 HPC meeting.

Please join the Summit Hill Association on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from 6:30 to 7:30 PM at the Linwood Recreation Center, 860 Saint Clair Avenue for a round-table discussion about recent youth-involved altercations taking place at Linwood Park. CityCouncilmember Rebecca Noecker, along with leaders from Saint Paul Police Department and Parks and Recreation will be on hand to answer your questions. We will be sharing updated information about new security cameras and lighting being installed at the Linwood Recreation Center, and will also be reviewing suggestions about security practices for all of us as we enter the spring and summer months. Please join us for this important conversation.

Thanks to a grant from the Capitol Region Watershed District, the Summit Hill Association (SHA) has partnered with the second-grade teachers and students at Linwood Monroe Arts Plus Lower School to bring community awareness about rain gardens to our neighbors.  Through its Environment and Beautification Committee, SHA purchased grow lights, seeds and supplies for the students so they could begin growing a variety of rain garden-hardy plants for the large rain garden at the Linwood Recreation Center on St. Clair Avenue. 

On Wednesday, May 23, the students will come to Linwood Recreation Center for a field day, when they will plant their seedlings in the rain garden and learn about rain gardens from a certified Water Steward.  They will learn about the “adopt a drain” program, and why it’s vital to our water system.  And, the students will also work with local artist Annie Hejny, who uses river water and sediment to create beautiful paintings, to create their own art with natural materials.  The students will have a picnic lunch, and have time to play at the playground. 

Then, on Wednesday, June 13 from 5:30 to 7 pm, Annie Hejny will present the final paintings from the Linwood Lower School Field Day at the WaterStories Art Activity in the Linwood Recreation Center. These paintings--made with the river/runoff water from the Field Day event--will be a visual and tactical summary of our Water Stewardship collaboration.  Refreshments will be provided, and all neighbors are welcome! 

Because of the recent snow, the Neighborhood Cleanup Day, co-sponsored by the SHA Environment Committee and the Capitol Regional Watershed District and originally scheduled for Saturday, April 21, has been cancelled for that date and rescheduled for Saturday, May 5.  Environment Committee members will join the Linwood Girl Scout troops and interested local neighbors from 9 am to 11:30 am at Linwood Recreation Center, 860 St. Clair Avenue.  Supplies to pick up trash and debris will be provided, along with refreshments.

Please join us in getting our neighborhood ready to enjoy in upcoming months!  Donate a few hours and make it a family service project.  Any questions can be directed to the SHA office at 651-222-1222.

Support your neighborhood and cross a few spring planting needs off your list when you purchase plants from Gertens through the Summit Hill Association.  A portion of the proceeds will go to SHA and have a positive impact on your neighborhood association.

Pre-orders were due by Wednesday, April 10.

All plants will be ready for pickup the morning of Saturday, May 5 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Linwood Recreation Center, where there will also be a limited selection of plants to purchase.  Early sales will begin on Friday, May 4 from 11 am to 3 pm.

If you have any questions, please call the SHA office at 651-222-1222.

It’s a treasure hunt and also a way to recycle locally!  The annual Summit Hill Association spring garage sale will be held Saturday, May 5 from 9 am to mid-afternoon.  A minimum of 20 participants is needed to hold the sale, so please sign up as soon as possible—the deadline is extended to Monday, April 30, 2018.

The sale participation fee is $20 per sale location, which is used to defray the costs of promotion and sale materials.  Participants coordinate and staff their own garage sale—and retain all the proceeds.  Consider joining together with neighbors to make it an SHA Crime Prevention Block or Building Club social event!

Sales sites receive advance copies of the Garage Sale Sites flyer, two bright-yellow "Summit Hill Garage Sale" posters, and advertising in the Star Tribune, Pioneer Press, Villager, as well as on the SHA website.  The Garage Sale Sites flyer will be available at each garage sale site, Linwood Recreation Center, and online on the SHA website.

For items you don't sell and want to donate, you can call the Salvation Army at 612-332-5855 for information about their next-day pickup service and donation acceptance practices.

To participate, just complete this form (to complete digitally, download in Adobe Acrobat Reader, fill in, and email to info@summithillassociation.org) and pay your sale participation fee with PayPal or credit/debit card below by clicking on the "By Now" button--both are due by April 25, and your registration will not be complete until payment is made.  Please call the SHA office at 651-222-1222 with any questions.

Location Participation Fee

Number of locations

1 location $20.00 USD 2 locations $40.00 USD 3 locations $60.00 USD

Sign up for the Summit Hill Progressive Supper and have some fun with your Summit Hill neighbors while enjoying an evening of tasty food.  The more people who participate, the more fun (and food!) there is.

Beginning at 6 pm on Saturday, May 5, the evening consists of four courses:  appetizers, soup/salad, main course and dessert.  After the conclusion of a course, you’ll progress to the next home and your next group of dining companions.  Each course offers a new mix of people and cuisine.  It’s a low-key, casual way to connect and experience a Summit Hill tradition.

If you want to sign up but aren’t able to accommodate people in your home, the dessert course is for you!  Everyone ends the night together for coffee and sweets, and those who can’t host a course provide desserts for the group.

To register, fill out this form (open in Adobe Acrobat Reader to fill out digitally; save and email to info@summithillassociation.org) and click here to pay for tickets ($10 per participant) by credit card or PayPal.

Number of tickets

1 ticket $10.00 USD 2 tickets $20.00 USD

After an unexpected 12" snowfall on January 22, neighbors of the Linwood Monroe Lower School were quick to see the need and help out.  Starting at 4 pm, it was clear to neighbors of the school that staff and parent cars were getting stuck.  Armed with shovels, they came to help--and then stayed until all cars were freed, checking in with school staff frequently to make sure that all needs were met. 

In the meantime, a group of parents from Randolph Heights Elementary heard that students were stuck at the school, called the school and found out that only snacks were available.  They called the McDonald's restaurant at West 7th and Jefferson, ordered 15 Happy Meals, and then picked them up and delivered them to the school before 8 pm.  Dr. Bryan F. Bass, school principal, sent a letter of thanks to these donors for their generosity.