Redwood Heights Neighborhood News

by Ginger Reding

The Redwood Heights Improvement Association is currently considering some hot political issues: rezoning the neighborhood and the Leona Quarry issues. We will be voting to take a stand on these at the upcoming meetings. Another concern of importance is a situation at 3677 Virden. The owner, who does not live in the house, has been illegally renting it as three different units. Many of these renters have caused crime and created a nuisance in the neighborhood. The house itself has been deemed unsafe. The city has taken some steps, but the neighbors have had a difficult time getting the city and the owner to do away with the problems. The improvement association urges the city to resolve this matter. The problems have been ongoing for nine years. The problem of illegal activity going on at night at the Redwood Heights Elementary School was addressed at a house meeting in May. The incidents reported included pit bull dogfights, a stolen car being chopped up, and drinking and throwing bottles by young people. Police reports have been filed. Everyone in the area should be aware and notify police as soon as they see problem activities at night on the school grounds. Thank you for your help.