Next Meeting: 12-6-11

The next Moose Lake Active Living Coalition Meeting has been scheduled for December 6, 2011 from 5-6:30pm at the Council Chambers.

We will be discusing the recent transfer of the coalition to a city committee, activities that have happened since we last met, and our next steps. Refreshments will be provided, so please RSVP to meghann.condit@co.carlton.mn.us by Monday, December 5th.

See you then!

SHIP Update!

SHIP (Statewide Health Improvement Program) funding ended June 30, 2010. However, since there was unused funding left over from around the state at that time, the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) reallocated funding, in the same percentage as the original grant, to all participating Community Health Boards for a “Bridging Period”. This funding was strictly for finishing activities by making everything sustainable, and for final evaluation.

After the government shut-down, and new budget was formed, SHIP was included at a reduced amount for the next biennium, but still funded! MDH decided to create a second bridging period from October-December 2011. During this time, a grant application is to be formed (based on an RFP sent out by MDH), which, if awarded, would fund activities from January 2012-June 2013.

Northeast Minnesota will be applying for this funding, and should find out if they are awarded by December 2011. SHIP may look different, be in different communities, etc.—we do not know all of the details.

 

Please watch for upcoming details concerning the next Moose Lake Active Living Coalition. The MLALC has been passed as a City Committee, and will be changing slightly. Meeting information will be posted as soon as the date has been set.

New Mini-Grant Items!

The Moose Lake Active Living Coalition has been busy working through the action plan and applying for project funding related to policy, systems, and environment changes. The city received funding for, and will be implementing the following changes, with the help of mini-grant funding from the SHIP Grant:

- 25 new cycling reflective vests
- 25 new walking reflective vests (with more on the way, including reflective arm bands!)
- A new Moose Lake Area, MN Walking and Biking Guide
- 2 new Radar Speed Signs that will be put around the downtown area to help with pedestrian safety, and the Safe Routes to School program.
- 8 new walking route signs in the school for the indoor walking availability with measured distances
- Promotional materials for the new Farmer's Market as a destination for walking and biking

On another note:

The SHIP Grant will be ending June 30, 2011, and at that time, the Moose Lake Active Living Coalition will be turned over the City Council members as it awaits determination of leadership at the July City Council meeting. Please stay posted on further details.

Congratulations on all the work you have accomplished to this point (over the last 2.5 years)! There will be many more great projects to come. For more information, or inquiry about involvement, please contact Mark Vahlsing, Moose Lake City Administrator, at 218-485-4010.