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1979 March No. 22 March, 1979 CITY QF FRIDLEY NSPRING Fourmies, France/Fridley, USA SEMI-ANNUAL CABLE TELEVISION REPORT Based on information received from Fridley's cable television operator, the City issues a semi-annual report on cable television activities and develop- ENGLAND ` ments as mandated by the cable tele- vision ordinance. 1, New Services - L An earth station has been erected on FDURMIES General Television's property in Frid- ley. This addition of equipment also A brought with it two new satellite sig- PARIS nals. Madison Square Garden (MSG) and Christian Broadcast Network (CBN) have been added on channel 3 FRANCE and channel 15 respectively. The CBN is aired 24 hours per day, and MSG is aired on a per event basis live from New York City. With the ad- dition of MSG and CBN, Federal Broad- casting Network (FBN) Sports and Sister City International has formal- work for cultural interaction between Canadian Travel films have been can- ly ratified the Fourmies, France and Fourmies and Fridley. celled. Both had a limited library and City of Fridley Sister City relationship. Currently there are four trips being consequently little viewer interest. Sister City International is a Washing- planned between Fourmies and Fridley ton, D.C. based organization which during 1979. The first trip is scheduled Business Plan for Upcoming Year serves as a catalyst and clearinghouse in April. Thirty-five junior and senior Since August, 1978 a net increase of for encouraging and facilitating inter- high students from Fourmies will visit over 200 subscribers of both basic and national cooperation. Its goal is to Fridley between April 12-26. These pay cable television services have been enhance international understanding students will stay with sponsoring realized. Currently there are 1,962 by promoting and securing Sister City families of Fridley French language households that subscribe to cable relationships between the citizens of students. television in Fridley. U.S. cities and other communities From June 11-28, sixteen Fridley As a further development, Storer throughout the world. French language students will recipro- Broadcasting Company, through its The idea to initiate a Fridley- cate by traveling to Fourmies. Their wholly-owned subsidiary, Storer Cable Fourmies sister proposal was origi- rich experience will include a visit to Television of Delaware, Inc. has re- nated by Fourmies City officials after Paris. While in Fourmies, Fridley's quested a transfer of ownership from Medtronic Inc. began development of French students will stay with spon- General Television of Minnesota, Inc. a pacemaker assembly plant in that soring French families. Also, from July The Fridley City Council approved the city. Because the world headquarters transfer of ownershipon Januar 22, from Fourmies will visit Fridley nd p of Medtronic is located in Fridley, 3.11, a group of thirty-seven adults 1979. The next step for the General a Fourmies officials believed a basis for stay with area residents. Television Board of Directors and a Sister City relationship existed. stockholders to approve the merger. Finally, in September, Fridley adults g approval of federal and To further Fridley community sup- Pending the port, a meeting of representatives from will have the opportunity to visitd the state agencies, the new company is ex- about twenty civic, social and profes Fourmies ane surrounding areas. pected to take over operations in sional organizations met on February A successful Sister City program re- March, 1979. Storer Broadcasting Com- b, 1979. The purpose of the meeting quires organization, communication pany is among the largest cable tele was to form a Sister City Association and concerned citizen participation. If vision operators in the nation. Cur- which would coordinate the varied ac- you are interested in participating in rently they are in the process of secur- tivities and exchange programs with the Fridley-Fourmies Sister City pro- ing franchises and Cable Service Terri- Fourmies. To facilitate the develop- gram, or would be willing to host tories (CST) for (1) the City of Minne- ment of the Sister City Association, a Fourmies couples for the July trip, apolis (2) Southwest Minneapolis steering committee has been formed to please call Tom Myhra at 571-6000, Suburbs (3) Northwest Minneapolis draft by-laws and establish a frame- Ext. 55. Suburbs. 1 LOCAL RED CROSS NEEDS VOLUNTEERS The Fridley community, as part of the Anoka County Red Cross Blood Service, has traditionally sponsored three bloodmobile visits in a fiscal year (fall, late winter and late spring). Sgt. Robert Cook Officer James Bankston Currently there is a need for volunteer leadership to organize the bloodmobile 1978 POLICE OFFICER OF THE YEAR efforts. Trends indicate that unless a volunteer structure is established in Sgt. Robert Cook, a 20 year veteran of the Fridley Police Department, was the near future, there will be no Red recently honored during the annual Knights of Columbus Policeman's Ball by Cross Bloodmobile system for the com- being named the Police Officer of the Year for 1978. munity-at-large. In February, 1978, Sgt. Cook witnessed a robbery in progress and tried to Long range planning for blood- apprehend the suspect. In doing so, he was shot twice in the leg, but managed mobiles throughout the metropolitan to wound the fleeing suspect who was subsequently arrested. region of the Red Cross Blood Service Officer James Bankston was awarded special recognition for saving the life is extensive. Bloodmobiles to communi- of a small child in an apartment building fire. ties, educational and institutional fa- cilities are not arbitrarily scheduled S.T.E.P—Selective Traffic Enforcement Program but rather, coordinated into a collec- As you may know, Fridley has established a reputation for strict traffic tion system which will enable the Re- enforcement and the results of that program have been very positive: personal gional Red Cross Blood Center to pro- injury accidents in Fridley have been reduced. vide a consistent blood supply to 171 If you would like to have a S.T.E.P. officer with an enlightening slide presen- hospitals in a 96 county region as well tation explain the program to your community group or organization, contact as the War Memorial Blood Bank and Sgt. Tom Kennedy at the Fridley Police Department, 571-3450. Rochester Mayo Clinic. If you have some spare time and COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION PROGRAM would like to participate in a very The Community Crime Prevention Program will soon be moving into a new worthy cause, call 421-8070. neighborhood. The Innsbruck area is the next target of this self-help program. A citizen-oriented program, the police department has been able to illustrate to residents how they can reduce the opportunity for crime to occur. A Community Action Task Force concerned with residential crime has also been formed. Membership is open to any Fridley resident. The Task Force is co-sponsored by the Fridley Rotary Club and the police department. If you are interested in participating in the Task Force, please call Tim Turnbull of the Fridley Police Special Operations Unit at 571-3450, Ext. 104. : PET POINTERS )r In anticipation of warm weather, and more pets outside, here are some guide- V, lines for pet care which will comply with the law and keep you on good terms M1 i. -k 5� y ��1M1 with your neighbors: —Dogs 6 months of age or older must be licensed yearly. The metal license LL tag must be affixed to a collar or harness. Rabies shots are required a-> prior to licensing. � —Dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large. Animals in an unfenced Blood Pressure Tests yard or not properly leashed are considered running at large. Properly leashing or confining your pet will greatly reduce the number of people Blood pressure tests are given each bitten. Over 70 individuals were bitten in the city last year. month at the Community Education —Dog and cat owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of all Center (Parkview) in Room 20. Tests droppings. To avoid odors and flies in your yard, keep lawn free from are free to all Fridley residents, cour- tesy of the Fridley Fire Department. dog and cat droppings. the —Be considerate of your neighbors and do not allow your dog to bark WHEN? Every 1st Tuesday t month from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., and unnecessarily. every 3rd Thursday of the month from If you have a stray dog or cat problem in your neigborhood, call the Fridley 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Police Department at 571-3450, Ext. 100 or 571-3457 after 5 p.m. or on weekends. AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES SENIOR ACTIVITIES - A series of four activities will be offered to elementary age children (1st through SPRING 6th grades) for five weeks, beginning Monday, April 16 through Thursday, May The Friendly Fridley Folks, a group 17. Many of the classes have limited registration. Therefore, registration will be of 250 Fridley seniors, 55 years of age on a first-come, first-serve basis. or older, meet regularly to share in fellowship and recreation. Membership dues are $2 per year. Two regular Disco Dance Lessons meetings are held each month at the Learn the new steps and moves of modern disco dancing. Designed to teach Fridley United Methodist Church, 666 the basic steps and techniques of the latest dances. Class limited to 20. Mississippi Street Northeast. All other activities including exercise 1—Rice Creek Grades 4.6 Monday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. sessions, cards, art courses, special 2—Stevenson Grades 4-6 Tuesday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. workshops, blood pressure tests and 3—Parkview Grades 4-6 Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. dances are held in the Community 4—North Park Grades 4-6 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Education Center, 6085 7th Street Northeast. For further information, COST: $4 per child for 5 weeks contact the recreation office, 571.3450, Ext. 123. Tennis Lessons Congregate Dining Fridley now has a Congregate Din- Designed to teach the beginner and advanced beginners the fundamentals of ing site located at the Community tennis. Participant must furnish own racket. Tennis balls will be provided. Class Education Center (Parkview), 6085 limited to 12. In case of rain, the Community Education gymnasium will be 7th Street Northeast. Meals are served available. Monday through Friday at 12 noon. 1—Commons Tennis Court Grades 4-6 Monday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. Everyone under the age of 60 is asked 2—Commons Tennis Court Grades 4-6 Monday 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. to pay the full price of each meal,$1.65. 3—Commons Tennis Court Grades 4.6 Tuesday 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. All others are requested to make a donation. 4--Commons Tennis Court Grades 4-6 Tuesday 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. Reservations must be made at least COST: $7 per child for 5 weeks two work days ahead of time. To place your reservations, call 571-6085 between the hours of 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. New Games Senior Newsletter Children will be introduced to a variety of new games. These games are A newsletter is published monthly non-competitive and encourage participation by everyone through creative play. and sent to area senior residents. This Examples of new games are "Catch the Dragon's Tail," "Human Pinball" and newsletter includes social service in- "Slaughter." In case of rain, the gym will be available. formation, recreation program offer- 1—Stevenson Grades 1-3 Monday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. ings, excursions, and the Congregate 2—Rice Creek Grades 1-3 Tuesday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Dining menu for the month. If you wish to be added to the mailing list, 3—Parkview Grades 4-6 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. call the Fridley Park, Recreation and COST: $4 per child for 5 weeks Natural Resource office, 571.3450. Spring into Art SPRING COURSE OFFERINGS A new instructional class for children with emphasis on stimulating the child's Two new classes are scheduled to imagination. Students are encouraged to develop their natural creativity through begin in April. papier-mache, sandeasting, drawing and string art. Painting & Creating 1—Rice Creek Grades 1-3 Monday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. Oil Painting Class Thursdays from 2—Parkview Grades 4-6 Tuesday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. 9:45 to 11:45 a.m., for seven weeks, 3—Stevenson Grades 1-3 Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. beginning April 26. Community Edu- 4—North Park Grades 4-6 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. cation Center, Room 20. COST: $5 per child for 5 weeks Fun With Fiction A Book Review every other Tuesday, 10:30 to 12 noon, four sessions, begin- F.E.S.T.— FRIDAY EVENING SPECIAL FOR TEENS ning April 24. Community Education Center, Room 18. This spring we have two special evenings lined up for all Fridley area junior high teens. Come and have a fun-filled time with your friends playing volleyball, basketball and bombardment, or with music and our huge dance floor you can get NOTICE TO down and boogie with the latest disco and rock-n-roll hits. SENIOR CITIZENS Movies, album give-aways, refreshments and more make the evening even more special. If you are 62 years of age or older or disabled and your combined yearly WHEN: Friday, April 20th, 7:30 to 10 p.m. income is $8,015 or less, please contact Friday, May 11th, 7:30 to 10 p.m. the Utility Billing Department for in- LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School formation concerning Senior Citizen water and sewer rates. Call 571-3450, COST: $1.25 per person per F.E.S.T. Ext. 135 or 149. MUNICIPAL CALENDAR SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT City Council Plonning Human Resources Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m. Meetin Commission 9 Meeting 7:30 P.m. 7:30 p.m. I 2 3 4 5 6 7 Palm Sunday City Council Appeals Commission Passover Good Friday Meeting and Meeting Public Hearings 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Community Development Commiion 8 9 10 7:30p.m.ss11 12 13 14 Easter 5—day City Council E v r m ental Plan mg Meeting QualityCommission 7:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Meering 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 City Caun<il Appeals Commission Conference Meeting Meeting 7.30 p- 7 30 .m.7:30 p.m. 22 23, 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 APRIL SUN MON TOES WED THURS FRI SAT Hum n Res ces Com 7,30 ,m, 1 2 3 4 5 City Council Com pity plan ing Meeting Development Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Meering 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 6 78 9 10 II 12 Mather s Day city Council ApcealsCommission Armed Far Meeting and Meeting Dy ces PubliC Hearings 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Environmental Quality Cm 13 14 15 Meet7:30inpg m.ro 16 17 18 19 . City Council Planning Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m. Meeting Parks 8 Recreation 7:30 p.m. Com Meeting 20 21 7:30 p.m. 22 23 24 25 26 Memorial Day Appeals Com Meeting io 7:30 p- 27 28 29 30 31 MAY SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT I z Cty Cuncu Planning Human Resources Klee inqCom n s�a Com n 7:30 P.m. M—mgMee,nio 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p- 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 City Council Appeals Commission Fla D Meeting and Meeting g a y Public Hearings 7:30 p- 7:30 m.7:30 p.m. Community Development Com n 10 11 12 7mioiam. 13 14 15 16 Father's Day Co Council Environmental Plonning First Doy of Meeting Quality Commission Summer 7:30 p.m. Commission Meeting Meeting 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 17 18 nc om 19 20 21 22 23 City Council Appeals win C Mn M tingee M ,migio 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p- 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 JUNE DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR VUTURE REFERENCE PARK, REICREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE DEPT. SPRING ADULT.TENNIS LESSONS— Beginner ADULT OPEN GYM Learn the basics of tennis forehand, backhand, service, rules and scoring. - WHEN: If you have never'taken a lesson,-this is for you. Tennis balls will be provided. Wednesdays. beginning April 4 Participants must;provide their own racket. Class size is limited. for 8 weeks WHEN: Mondays, beginning April 23 for 5 weeks LOCATION:; (A) 6 to 7 p.m. Fridley Junior High School Boys' (B) 7 to 8 p.m. Gym Tuesdays, b®ginning.April 24 for 5 weeks COST: (C) 10 to 11 a.m. 500 at the door (D) 11 to 12 noon SWIM AND STAY FIT (E) 6 to 7 p.m. 1 LOCATION: Commons Tennis Courts Planned to encourage individuals to COST: $10 per person swim regularly and keep a running ' �. totals of miles. Goal is to improve ADULT TENNIS LESSONS—Intermediate fitness of the swimmer and encourage regular swimimng. Any` person pos- Learnmethods' of improving on basic ground strokes and service with sessing reasonable swimming ability is emphasis on footwork and ball judgment. Limited amount of games will be eligible to enroll. Class limited to 20. played. Tennis balls will be provided. Participants must 'provide their own WHEN: racket. Class size is limited. (A) Wednesdays, beginning April WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning April 24 for 5 weeks 18 for 5 weeks (A) 12 noon to 1 'p.m. 7 to 8 p.m. (B) 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. (B) Wednesdays, beginning April LO"ATION: Commons Tennis Courts 18 for 5 weeks COST: $10 per person 8 to 9 p.m. SPRING �r LOCATION: S P R I N RECREATION ,ACI 1 V I T I ES COSTridley Junior High School Pool REGISTRATION $5 per person (A) REGISTRATION BOD' SQUAD 1. Spring registration begins Monday, April 2, 1979. Registration for all Feel better, look better. The first spring activities will take place at the Park, Recreation and Natural half hour will be devoted to exercises Resource Department located in the lower level of the Fridley Civic with the remaining hour utilized for Center, as follows: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. "fun" volleyball. For-ladies interested 2. There will be a $1 late charge to all persons 'registering seven days or in non-competitive volleyball. Class less prior to the first day of any activity or class. limited to 30. 3. Checks should be made payable to "City of Fridley". WHEN: 4. No telephone registrations will be accepted. When registering by mail, (A) Mondays, beginning April 16 you will receive further notification only if the class or activity is can- for 5 weeks, 7:30 to 9 p.m. celled or changed. (B) Tuesdays, beginning April 17 5. Instructors are not permitted to accept registrations at the activity for 5 weeks, 7:30 to 9 p.m. location. (C) Thursdays, beginning April 19 6. Wfor 5 weeks, 9 to 10130 a.P.m..hen classes have limited registration, they will be on a first-come, first- LOCATION: serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until their fee has Community Education Center been paid. (Parkview) (B) FEE ADJUSTMENT COST: 1. No individual shall be restricted from participation due to inability to $5 per person pay. For further information, please contact the Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department. (C) `'ON-RESIDENTS y� 1. All non-residents shall be placed on a waiting list for an activity during the first week of ,registration. At the start of the second week of registration, the non-residents on the waiting list shall be entered onto theregularclass list provided there are openings. — — -- ------ _ --_ i BEARD GROWING CONTEST NAME: _ _ P�IONE< — - TO KICK-OFF FRIDLEY ADDRESS: -- — - I 491ER DAYS ACTIVITY: — - - { --- - - - { Those who live or work:in Fridley, SESSION N JMBER: LOCATION: j interested in entering the longest beard - _ - { division must apply, clean-shaven, at -Eton's Barber, 246 Mississippi Street, For Chi)circmi's.r Activities: j on March 8,' Entry blanks for other AGE: - -------- GRADE: ___ _-.____ BIRTHDATE: 1 divisions are also available at Ron's. -- I Judging will be June 18 during '49'er Parent's Signature. — _ {' Days. 9 I I I I REPLY CARD THE ASSESSOR'S CORNER BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS: I The Assessor's Department has This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office ❑ Very Informative I begun appraising the area of the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave. N.E. ❑ Worthwhile Fridley, generally lying south of civic information to the citi- Fridley, MN 55432 ❑ Of Little Value I 57th Avenue for the January 2, zens of Fridley. We would like I 1980 assessment. to know what you think ofCOMMENTS: _ _ if you are not home when the the contents. Are we covering I appraiser is there, he will leave areas of interest to you? Are _ I a tag with our telephone number. we missing items that would I Please make contact with us'im- be helpful to you? Sugges- I mediately so the appraiser can tions, comments, criticism? I come back while be is still in your area. DATE _ — I Also, those of you who have I bought or will buy and move into NAME —_ _ I homes before June-1, 1979 that (optional) i did not qualify for Homestead as of January 2, 1979, be sure to ADDRESS _ apply for Homestead immediate- (optional) ly so you will receive your due -------------------------------------------- credit for taxes payable in 1980... If you buy a home on a Con- tract for Deed, you must have it FRIDLEY CELE6RATION SCHEDULE of EVENTS recorded at the county Auditor's 1:00 p.m.—CELEBRATION BEGINS office in Anoka, to receive the OF NATIONS BOOTHS, DISPLAYS AND Homestead credit. MINI CLASSES OPEN REMEMBER, THE FIRST Fridley Community Arts, School Dis- 2:00 p.m.—ETHNIC DANCE ONE-HALF OF THE 1979 TAX PERFORMANCES IN IS DUE MAY 31, 1979 AND AS trict 14 Community Schools, and the GYMNASIUM, EVERY HALF MUCH AS A 7o- PENALTY IS Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural HOUR ADDED AS OF JUNE1. 5:45 p.m.—DINNER SERVED Resource Department are sponsoring CULTURAL/AMERICAN an ethnic day filled with dancing, mu- 6:30 p.m.--BOOTHS CLOSE 30 p.m.—ETHNIC DANCE SORT AND SAVE! sic, crafts, costumes, mini classes, an- 7: THEATRE PERFORMANCE; SORT, Inc., (Save Our Reusable tiques, and geneology. "The Fridley SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL Trash) is a newly formed non-profit Celebration of Nations: A Folk Fes- AUDITORIUM organization which opened a collection 10:00-11:30—OPEN FOLK DANCING center for recyclables on Saturday, tival Celebrating Our Heritage," is to COMMUNITY EDUCATION February 3. The collection center is lo- be held on Saturday, March 31, 1979 CENTER cated east of the Columbia Arena next to the city maintenance garage. in the Fridley Community Education Individual and family tickets, all Materials to be collected and re- very reasonably priced, can be pur- cycled are: newspapers, bottles (sepa- Center, 6085 7th Street Northeast. chased at the door that day. rated according to color), cans, alumi- num. Dick's Sanitary Service will pro- vide the trucks and bins for the re- cyclable materials. . Open hours are Saturdays 10 a.m. S I N G REPORT EPORT to 2 p.m. except when the temperature is below zero. For more information, CITY OF FRIDLEY call 571-3596. e 6431 1f14iVERS1TY AVENUE N.E. MUNICIPAL LIQUOR STORES °` ' FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 " CITY COUNCIL Fridley Liquor Stores: Holly Center, 65th and University Avenue and Bottle Mayon ............ ... .-..William J. Nee Shop, 6289 Highway 65. Councilman-at-Large ..Robert Barnette Councilwoman 1st Ward ... ..........Cheryl Moses Hours of Operation: Monday through Councilman 2nd Ward ..................... Schneider Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Councilman 3rd Ward ..Edward J. Fitzpatrick 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. AGER.........`........................Nasim M. Qureshi to 10 P.M. CITY MANSales at the Fridley Municipal Liquor CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY Stores were up 14% in 1978 over 1977. Administrative Offices—Civic Center,..................571 3450 Net profit was up 20% over 1977 from$98,681 to $118,417. During the year Po tce {7_ Hours�Non Emergency)... ...... ....571-3457 1978, Fridley Liquor Stores transferred R11j 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ....: Monday through Friday $85,000 to the City General Fund. These ANO 'POLICE EMERGENCY.: .......427-1212 ' liquor profits helped reduce general fund taxes by this amount. No. 24 September, 1979 CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL NEWSLETTER HOW MUCH DO YOU REALLY KNOW As energy conservation is increas- ingly gaining public interest, more and ABOUT INSULATION ore more citizens are anxious to learn how they too can help. Because insulation and ventilation TRUE FALSE 1. The solution to ice dams is also a solution to are good investments during both win- wasted heat and sharply increasing fuel bills. ter and summer months, knowledge of "What Insulation Can Do" has proved practical as well as profitable to many TRUE FALSE 2. It is essential that adequate ventilation be provided concerned citizens. �I along with good levels of insulation. If you would like more information El on various kinds of insulation and/or methods of installation, it is available TRUE FALSE 3. You should have at least one square inch of venti- to you as a service of The Minnesota El lation for each square foot of attic floor ceiling. Energy Agency, (612) 296-5175. Also, more detailed information on ice dams is available in the Forestry TRUE FALSE 4. Good ventilation will also work in the summer to Fact Sheet No. 12-1979. You will re- El help keep your house cool. ceive a free copy from the Agricultural Extension Service by writing to: The Bulletin Room, 3 Coffey Hall, U. of M., (All answers to above statements are true) St. Paul, MN 55108. FRIDLEY SENIOR THINKING ABOUT REMODELING? CONGREGATE DINING The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota recommends that home owners complete the following list before signing any home improvement contract. Hot meals are served Monday Often consumer complaints about unsatisfactory performance by contractors can through Friday at 12:00 noon in the be avoided if these precautions are followed: cafeteria at Parkview Elementary • Obtain references from the firm. School. Everyone under the age of 60 0 Check the reputation, dependability and responsibility of the firm by is asked to pay $1.65, all others are contacting references and determining whether the firm is licensed. requested to make a donation. • Prepare specifications of the work to be done and obtain more than one Menus are published weekly in the bid on these. Sun Newspaper and in the Star and 0 Require clear explanation of how the work will be guaranteed. Long time Tribune. Reservations must be made guarantees of 10, 15 or 20 years will only be good if the company remains at least two working days in advance. in existence, is financially able, and is willing to fulfill the terms in the future. To place your reservations, please call 9 The cost of the entire work including interest and service charges should 571.6085, between the hours of 10 a.m. be clearly understood. and 2 p.m., Monday through Friday. • Check the cost of borrowing money from different sources by comparing If you have any questions concern- the annual interest rate. ing the program call 332-2316. • Every oral promise made by the salesperson should be spelled out in the Also, available for Senior Citizens written contract. is transporation to Congregate Dining. • The written contract should specify the quality, brand or grade, weight, color and size of materials to be used. A bus will run Monday through Fri- 0 Read and understand the contract in all details. Be sure you obtain a days starting in September. complete, readable copy of the contract signed by an officer of the firm. To make your bus reservations, • A specified completion date should be provided in the contract. please notify Connie M c M i l l i o n, • Do not advance contractor money, unless you have received something 571.3450, Ext. 122 between the hours in return (building materials). of 8:30 to 10 a.m., two working days in • Contractor should obtain his own building permit. advance. A 25¢ round trip fare will be If you have any further questions, contact the Building Inspection Department charged to cover gas expenses. at 571-3450, Ext. 164. IT'S CLEAN UP TIME TAKE A BOW An all encompassing term for house- throughout the neighborhood creating hold solid waste is refuse, and all a nuisance and a health hazard. Be- Recently, two City of Fridley pro- refuse can be broken down into two cause of this, the City Ordinance re- grams were given special recognition distinct subdivisions — rubbish and quires that all garbage be stored inside in the "Guide to Management Improve- garbage. Rubbish is waste newspapers, a metal 32 gallon container with the ment Projects in Local Government," leaves, metal, wood, clothing and simi- lid in place. lar items. Garbage is food scraps and Only yard wastes and similar rub Published by the International City packages that contained food. bish items may be placed in plastic Management Association. It is a good sanitary practice to re- bags for pickup. Although plastic bags The City's Voluntary Employee move and dispose of all refuse gener- of rubbish may be placed at the curb Awareness and Enrichment Program ated in the home at a sanitary landfill for pickup, all metal cans must be was initiated by the City Managers at least once a week. Equally im- stored in the rear yard, or out of sight Com- portant is the need to store refuse from the street. Office in May, 1978. The Fridley Com- properly prior to the weekly pickup. For purposes of collection a metal munity Crime Prevention Program was Whenever garbage is stored in only a container may be placed a maximum developed by our Police Department in plastic bag, it is very easy for animals of three (3) feet in front of the conjunction with the Minnesota Crime and rodents to break open the bag dwelling unit, but never should it be Prevention Center. causing the contents to be scattered placed at the curb for pickup. PARK AND RECREATION - FALL 1979 --" FAMILY TURKEY SHOOT* " The fourth annual parent-child Turkey'Shoot is a enjoyable evening of fun competition in athletic events. The winning teams will be awarded a turkey, justin time for Thanksgiving. Each team will consist of one parent and one child. Total scores from the following events will determine the winning teams: 1. Basketball free throw shoot; 2. Football accuracy toss; 3. Floor hockey puck shoot; 4. Soccer kick; 5. Frisbee accuracy toss. WHEN: Thursday, November 15, 1979 at 7:00 p.m. " c LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School Gym TEAMS Class I--Child age 10 years and under Class II—Child age 11 to 14 years Co-Sponsored by the Fridley Lion's Club. START A FIRE WINTER SPORTS MANAGERS MEETING WITH WATER? The following organizational meetings will be held in the classroom of the Civic Center. All managers of teams should attend. Participants must live or It's been done, the Mining News- work in Fridley. All teams must register and pay entry fee by Monday, Novem- letter reports. A bag of charcoal was ber 26, 1979, 5`.00 p.m. left exposed to the weather for sev- Men's Basketball . .., ......Tuesday, November 13 6:30 p.m. eral days. It got damp and the action Men's Volleyball .. ..Tuesday, November 13-7:15 p.m. of the water on the charcoal caused Women's Volleyball .... ....Tuesday, November 13—8:00 p.m. spontaneous combustion. The bag and Couples' Volleyball ...... ....Tuesday, November 13 8:45 p.m. the side of the house caught on fire. YOUTH BASKETBALL REGISTRATION Charcoal should be stored in a dry Registration for youth basketball will take place in Community Room II of Place. If you douse hot coals to save the Fridley Civic Center on the following dates: them for later use, spread them out Wednesday, October 10, 1979 ... ............ .6:30 to 9:00 p.m. to dry and store them in a metal con- Saturday, October 13, 1979 .. .... ........10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m, tainer away from the house. Tuesday, October 16, 1979 ....:................6:30 to 9:00 p.m. Youth basketball is open to boys and girls in grades 3 through 9. For further information, contact Lee'Drossel, 571-5626. BASKETBALL/VOLLEYBALL REFEREES FCC WARNS CBers The Fridley Park .and Recreation office is taking applications for athletic The Federal Communications Com- officials to work the winter adult leagues. Qualified individuals should contact mission (FCC) has warned Citizens' Jack Kirk at 571-3450, Extension 116 for more information. Band (CB) Radio Operators that im- YOUTH HOCKEY/BROOMBALL REGISTRATION proper placement of transmitters in Registration for youth broomball and hockey will take place in the lower their cars may result in gasoline ex- level of the Fridley Civic Center on the following dates: plosions. Saturday, October 6, 1979 ...............10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Especially hazardous are transmit- Tuesday, October 9, 1979 ............... ......6:30 to 9:00 p.m, ters installed in the trunk or with Thursday, October 11, 1979....................6:30 to 9:00 p.m. bumper mounted whip antennas be- Saturday, October 13,'1979 ............10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. cause of their proximity to the vehi- For further information, contact Wayne Brandt, 571-3994. cle's gas tank and filler pipe. ELECTION VOTING DISTRICTS COUNCILMEMBER FOR WARD II - TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 1979 There will be no statewide primary or general elections this W-3, o W-1, P-1 year. Fridley Ward II residents* will have an opportunity to vote p-I on November 6 for the office of Councilmember of Ward I1. W-z, P-2 VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION _— R1R TRACKS _ _ CRF To vote you must be registered, 18 years of age or older, a R, citizen of the United States, and a resident of Minnesota for at --`, least 20 days. EAST 88TH AVE RIVER .AL � MISS ST. The last day to register is October 16, 1979. Voter registration W'1.P-3 '> �^RICE CRtEb RD 3111Tcards are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, in the Fridley AVE I W-2, P-I Police Department located in the lower level of City Hall. They are ZVI STREET also available at the Fridley Branch of the Anoka County Library during regular library hours. W-3, P-2 F i To Aegisteit at .the rotes on Eteeti.on Day, you must present one of LNTE RSTATE e9, ' I� the following proofs of residency to the registration election judge: (h w-2,P-3 dam / A_.A_A l..t-._3-, z • A valid Minnesota driver's license, or receipt therefor. 53 AVE. . A valid Minnesota identification card, or receipt therefor. • A student identification card that shows your valid address W-3, P-3 • A student fee statement that shows your valid address. _,x a�c ppy,,vf a-s udenL-roglst-raJ ion_card that---shows your valid WARDs. • A registered voter from your pteci.nct who will attest to your address. AND . A valid re istration in the same precinct under a different address. PRECINCT „,���,�..�� • An Ineffec ive Registration Letter ('� „P.� c-•�m ”e_Anoka Counr;..a,d rQ_fa.s offi,ccs;-�-s -i-e�. BOUNDARIES Applications for absentee ballots, and the actual absentee ballots, may be obtained from the Fridley City Clerk's office. You may apply for a ballot no-sooner than 45 days before the election and no later than one day before the day of the election. Do NOT wait unti.t the ELECTION JUDGES .Cast day, as you must allow time for mailing. The absentee ballot application must be hand-delivered or mailed The City is required by State to the Fridley City Clerk, City flail, 6431 University Avenue N.E., Statute to choose election judges Fridley, MN 55432. For additional information, call. 571-3450 X 131. from lists provided by the political parties; occasionally *This election invotves Wand 11 ONLY. Theae .is no need bon these lists do not contain enough WaAds I and III Aesidents to 4egiste,,L untit 1980. names. The City must also have a list of alternate judges, people THE POLLING PLACES ARE AS FOLLOWS: who are trained and available in the event: of illness of a regular judge. Precinct 1 Senior High School Election day hours for judges 6000 West Moore Lake Drive are 6 A.M. (one hour before the polls open) until approximately Precinct 2 Rice Creek School 10:00 p.m. The salary is $3.00 6666 Arthur Street Northeast per hour. If you are interested in Precinct 3 North Park School becoming an election judge or 5575 Fillmore Street Northeast alternate judge, please call City flail: 571-3450 X 145. PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER ON ELECTION DAY. REGISTRATION BEFORE THE DAY OF THE ELECTION WILL SAVE YOURSELF A LONG WAIT ON ELECTION DAY! MUNICIPAL CALENDAR SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT City Council Charter Planning H.—Resources Meering Commission Commission Commission 7:30 p Meeting Meering Meeting 7:30 p— 7:30 p.m. 7.30 p. . I rpm Kipp— 2 3 4 5 6 Housin d A.,.],Commission Redevelops M<er:nq Authority�°enr 30 p.m. Community Meet'ng City Offices CloudDevelopmem ]:30 p.— Commission Meering 7 8 cpmrnhp.aT 9 7 1.pm 10 11 12 13 City Council Environmental Porks&Recreation Meering and Quohry Com ublic Hearings Commits Meet'gs,� P 730 pMeering ion 7:30 p- 7.30 p.m. 14 IS 16 17 18 19 20 M Conan vlannin3e0tinp. CoMeemmng io 7:30 p.m. 21 22 23 24 125 26 27 Cir, Appeals Council Commission Conference Meering 7 7.30 30 p p. . 7:30 p.m. 28 29 30 31 Hpnpw«n OCTOBER SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT Hum n Res Cies Com Mee ni9sio 7:30 p m. I 2 3 City Council Chprter PlanningHousing pod Momeering CCRedevelnt 7:30 p. MNm^s-sio om sio opmeWe— Authority 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Meering 7:30 p- 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Appeals Commission Parks&Recreation Meering C.- 7 7:30 p.m. Meeting Com 7:30 evep.m. Dlopment Veremns 12 City Oft.—Oft.—aasea 13 C 7°iomP on Meering 14 15 16 17 City Council Environmental Meering and Quality Public Hearings Commission 7:30 p.m. Meeting 7:30 pm. Thanksgiving 18 19 20 21 22 oa, 23 City office.Closed 24 Citey Council Plonnisg M eing cm eetp io ParkOs 8 Recreation 7:30 m n M Com n Meering 25 26 7:3omom. 27 28 29 30 NOVEMBER SUN MON TUES WED THURS FRI SAT City Council CVwrter Plonnisg Humon Resources Meeting m7tm ion Commission Commission 7:30 p Meeting Meering 7 30 7:30 p.m. ]:30 p.m. ]:30 p. . 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 City Cauncll Appeals Commission Porks&Recreation H--and Meeting and Meering C mm n Meeting Redevelopment Public Hearings 7:30 p.m. ]:30 O.m. Authority 7.30 p. Community Mee^ng Development 7:30 p.m. 9 10 1 1 7:30 p.m n M"t ng 12 13 14 15 City C.." cii Env oral Plan ing M ring Quolritym am Czs 7:30 p.m. Com ss ig io M m^g ion Meet 7:30 p- 7 30 m.]:30 pm. I6 17 18 19 20 21 22 winner City Offices Closed 23 24 iei'tm°' 25 oay26 27 28 129 New L 31 Ever' DECEMBER DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER ANOKA COUNTY LIBRARY-CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL SEMINAR PROGRAM NAME: ADDRESS: TELEPHONE: NO. PERSONS Please check those programs interested in attending HOUSING OCT WIRING M AND LIGHTING IMPROVEMENTS RESOURCE OCT.24—PLUMBING ASSESS MENTS ANO BATH— OCT.3 — REMOOELING—DREAM ROOM IMPROVE— C E N T E OR NIGHTMARE MENTS OCT.10— BASEMENT— MAKING OCT.31—KITCHEN IMPROVE— THE MOST OF WHAT MENTS —FROM a YOU'VE GOT 612000TO 9010,000 � CLIP OUT ABOVE REGISTRATION AND MAIL TO: FRIDLEY CITY HALL 6432 University Avenue N.E. , Fridley, MN 55432 INSULATION! DO I NEED MORE? HOW DO I KNOW? SOLAR. . .WILL ° -� IT WORK FOR ME? MY KITCHEN COULD SURE USE A FACE LIFT! - WE JUST BOUGHT AN OLD HOUSE AND THE WIRING LOOKS PRETTY SHAKEY. WHAT DO I DO? WE WANT TO REMODEL THE BATHROOM. t WHAT CAN WE DO TO AVOID MAJOR PLUMBING EXPENSES? xp Left to Right: Councilmembers Fitzpatrick, Moses, Schneider; City Manager, Nasim M. Questions like these and many, many more can be answered Qureshi; and Library Director Jerry Young. for you at the Housing Resource Center Seminars during Sep- tember and October. The seminars will be held at the Anoka County Fridley Library Saturday, September 15th, (during l` the day) and every Wednesday evening in October, from 7 - ! 9 p.m. Anyone interested in attending, should return the . " registration form above to the Fridley City Hall, 6431 }, University Ave. N.E., Fridley, MN. 55432. WATCH FOR UPCOMING WINTER AND SPRING SEMINARS ° For more information call 571-3450 Ext 144 or 571-1934 HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT! City Planner Jerrold Boardman and'Information Librarian Jacquelyn Harlow discuss materials available through the Housing Resource Center. WHAT IS A HOUSING RESOURCE CENTER? A collection of specialized information resources deals with such subjects as alternative energy, solutions to unsightly walls, floors, ceilings, landscaping plans and "how-to" in- formation on building additions and garages. The Anoka County Library - City of Fridley Housing Resource Center has answers for those remodeling questions. The HRC was established as a joint effort between the Anoka County Library and the City of Fridley and was funded through a HUD grant to the City. This grant allowed for the pur- chase of books and materials that are now available to the public in the area of Housing Rehabilitation. All kinds of remodeling questions can be answered at the Housing Resource Center - NOW! For more information, contact the Fridley City Hall (571-3450) Ext, 144 or the Anoka County Library Fridley Branch. (571-1934) I REPLY CARD I BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS: I This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office ❑ Very Informative ASSESSOR'S CORNER i the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave. N.E. ❑ Worthwhile The second half of your Real I civic information to the Citi Fridley, MN 55432 ❑ Of Little Value Estate Tax is due on or before I zens of Fridley. We would like October 31, 1979. The penalty on I to know what you think of COMMENTS: November 1st is 8% on Home I the contents. Are we covering stead Property and 12% on other I areas of interest to you? Are property. ( w Your Real Estate Tax refund e missing items that would check will be mailed to you some I be helpful to you? Sugges- — time during October. If you have I tions, comments, criticism? not filed for ,your refund before August 31st, be sure to do so I This can be returned with your water bill. DATE immediately as a 5% penalty Neill I he deducted on September ist NAME and another 5% for each addi- I (optional) tional month, not to exceed 250/,,. ADDRESS - -- — — - -- —— - (optional) -------------------------------------------- CITY OF FRIDLEY CIVIC CENTER 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NORTHEAST FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 In This Issue . . . • 3 Month Calendar of Public Events • Park and Recreation Schedule of Events • Election Information • A Quiz on Insulating Your Home • Suggestions for Remodeling FALL REPORT Expansion and Remodeling CITYOF FRIDLEY Completed at Holly Liquor 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 Store CITY COUNCIL Mayor: ....:.......: ... ..... .William J. Nee The city owned liquor store at Holly Councilman-at-Large .........................Robert Barnette Center has been enlarged to better Councilwoman 1st Ward...... .........Cheryl Moses serve the needs of our customers. An Councilman 2nd Ward .._Dennis Schneider additional 30 feet was added to the Councilman 3rd Ward ...... ..Edward J. Fitzpatrick exterior of the building, which will CITY MANAGER.,..............................Nasim M. Qureshi serve as a storage area. CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY As a result, the store will house a Administrative Offices—Civic Center.................. 571-3450 large selection of chilled wines (im- Police (24 Hours—Non Emergency) .. ....:::.......571.3457 ported and domestic), along with a Office Hours......8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ......Monday through Friday wider variety of cold beer. FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY... ...427-1212