1981 July CITY OF FRIDLEY
SUMMER NEWSLETTER
July, 1981
No.31
CABLE TELEVISION UPDATE
TERMINATION OF EXISTING FRANCHISE
The initial 10 year CATV franchise will expire December 1,1982.The Franchise Ordinance
requires the Commission to hold public hearing(s)within one year prior to the expiration of
the franchise period.The hearings are to determine:(1)whether the company has complied
with all of the terms and conditions of the Ordinance and other applicable local,State and
Federal laws and regulations; (2) whether the company has provided the City with
satisfactory cable television service;and(3)whether the Commission shall recommend to the At
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Council the renewal of the company's franchise.
FORMULATION OF SUB-COMMITTEES
The Commission,as part of the renewal of franchise process,has decided to engage the ,
good offices of the Fridley League of Women Voters to conduct a study of viewers' � � ,` -•.
satisfactions,viewers'interests,viewers'needs and viewers'anticipations and hopes for the
future of cable TV in Fridley. A committee of five has been named to work with the
Commission in establishing a study and research plan within the coming months.
The City Council has encouraged the Commission to formulate various subcommittees,as
needed,to assist in the reviewal and research.If CATV is tocontribute(by local access and
origination programs)to making Fridley a better community,it will help a good deal if key
and interested people in the City help design and think out new contributions to the cable Northern Cablevision Building.
system's programming.
The subcommittees would devise ways and means by which areas of community life would
become better known, attract more persons to their benefits and thus enrich life in the
community.
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WE NEE' 'UR-HELP"' '
The ACCW (Anoka County Communications Workshop) has volunteered their
services in this effort.The Commission encourages and genuinely invites all interested
Fridley residents to contact Clyde Moravetz at the Civic Center(071-3400).Any input Studio Interior.
—comments,suggestions,inquiries,etc.—you may have will be highly appreciated.
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PROGRAMMING UPDATE
LIBRARY ACCESS CHANNEL
The Anoka County Library is looking forward to turning on its own cable TV channel
sometime during the summer. The library access channel will be on channel 10. The
channel's programming will originate from the Fridley Branch Library and be available to
all cable subscribers with basic service.
Article continued on page 7. Program Being Taped.
BRIEFLY . . .
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1981 FRIDLEY 49'er DAYS
CALENDAR OF EVENTS INTERNATIONAL YEAR
OF DISABLED PERSONS
DATE TIME EVENT LOCATION Mr. Lynn Boergerhoff and Ms. Barbara j
6/22 4:00 p.m. Up,Up&Away Balloon Commons Terpstra were recently elected co-chairper-
Release Contest sons of the Fridley International Year of
7:00 p.m. Beard Judging Contest Ron's Barber Disabled Persons Committee (IYDP). The j
Shop United Nations has proclaimed 1981 as 1
8:00 p.m. Lions Tug of War Ron's Barber IYDP and has chosen the theme of"the full
participation of disabled persons in the life
Shop of their society."
6/23 11:30 a.m. Miss Fridley Candidate Raffaele's Based upon concerns expressed at the initial
Fashion Show meetings, the Fridley IYDP committee is
7:00 p.m. Holly Center Assn. Holly Center focusing on problems with the transporta-
tion system in Fridley faced by mobility
4:00 p.m. Skate with the 49'ers Great Skate impaired persons.Research will be conduct-
6/24 7:00 p.m. Seniors Dance&Social KC Hall l ed on various means of developing a more
7:30 y accessible and affordable system.
p.m. JC's Variety Show Senior Hi
6/25 All Day Senior Bowling Tourney Maple Lanes A majoreffortto locate disabled residents
and to identify their unmet needs is planned
Noon Chamber Luncheon Sandees by the committee for this summer.A survey
6:30 p.m. Kids Bike Rodeo Jr.High questionnaire targeted toward disabled per-
sons and their families will be developed as }
8:00 p.m. Band Concert&Movie Parkview a part of this outreach effort. Anyone in-
6/26 6:30 p.m. Softball Double Header terested in completing a questionnaire or
49'ers vs.All Stars Commons#2 participating in the IYDP effort should call
Firemen vs.Police Commons#2 Mr.Boergerhoff at 786-7167 or Mary Cayan
8:00 P.M. Square Dance Hayes at 571-3450,Ext. 171.
10:00 P.M. VFW Fireworks Commons TH
6/27 All Day Horseshoe Tourney Locke
8:30 a.m. Lioness'5,000&
10,000 Meter Runs Moore Lake
10:00 a.m. Grande Parade 61st to 7th to
Miss.St.to
Able to Jr.
High
1:00 P.M. Beach Special Moore Lake h
7:00 p.m. Miss Fridley 49'er Pageant Sr.High
8:45 p.m. 49'er Celebration Dance Legion Club
6/28 Noon Horseshoe Tourney Locke Park
(DATES AND EVENTS MAY CHANGE) �� �� t
BLOOD PRESSURE TESTS
With cooperation from the Fridley Fire Department,free blood pressure testing will be
offered to seniors as follows:
Tuesday,July 7 ..................................................................... 11:15 a.m.
Thursday,July 16................................................................... 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday,August 4 .................................................................. 11:15 a.m. `
Thursday,August 20................................................................ 12:30 p.m.
Tuesday,September 1............................................................... 11:15 a.m.
Thursday,September 17............................................................ 12:30 p.m.
Location:Community Education Center,6085-7th Street,N.E.
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News From The
Fridley Police Department
BABYSITTING �J
CLINIC TO
START IN
Going on Vacation ? SEPTEMBER
The Special Operations Unit of the Fridley Police Department in cooperation with Fridley
Community Education is again sponsoring the Babysitting Clinic for both boys and girls in
grades 4-6.The four sessions will be September 21,23 and 28,30 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the
Community Education Center.
The first session, an introduction to the babysitting course, will include a film and a
discussion on child development.First Aid is the topic of the second session.The students will
learn by demonstration and practice the first aid procedures for artificial respiration,
bleeding,choking,poisoning,shock,and burns.We will wrap up the discussion of first aid
during the first hour of the third session.The second hour of that session will be a visit from a
Residential burglary is the fastest rising Fridley police officer and fireman.They will discuss the appropriate action to take in case of
crime in the United States. Whenever ,you an emergency.We will conclude the fourth session of the Babysitting Clinic with a discussion
hild care. This topic includes mealtime, diapering, bedtime, bathtime, and general
leave vour residence to spend an evening at on c
a movie, a weekend away from home, or a discipline.
vacation for several weeks,there are many Every student who successfully completes the eight hours of training will be awarded a
things you can do to discourage burglars. card certifying their attendance of all the required sessions.
• Have lights connected to an automatic Due to a limited enrollment of 25 students,we encourage interested participants to register
€ as soon as possible by calling Community Education at 571-6000,Ext.223.There is no charge
timer to turn them on and off. for the Babysitting Clinic.
• Discontinue newspapers orother periodi-
cals. i.
• Notify the Police Department to check ON the N
your house during your absence. Richt *-aa
• Leave shades and curtains in normal 1
position.Do not close them completely.
• Close and lock all windows and doors, PET POINTERS
including the garage doors.
• Arrange to have your lawn cut. In anticipation of warm weather,and more pets outside,here are some guidelines for pet
care which will comply with the law and keep you on good terms with your neighbors:
• Have mail forwarded or picked up by a
friend or neighbor. • Dogs 6 months of age or older must be licensed yearly.The metal license tag must be
• Make certain all doors have secure locks, affixed to a collar or harness.Rabies shots are required prior to licensing.
and lock them. • Dogs and cats are not allowed to run at large.Animals in an unfenced yard or not properly
leashed are considered running at large. Properly leashing or confining your pet will
greatly reduce the number of people bitten.Over 70 individuals were bitten in the city last
_ year.
--- • Dog and cat owners are required to pick up and properly dispose of all droppings.To avoid
�• odors and flies in your yard,keep lawn free from dog and cat droppings.
• Be considerate of your neighbors and do not allow your dog to bark unnecessarily.
` - If you have a stray dog or cat problem in your neighborhood, call the Fridley Police
Department at 571-3450,Ext.100 or 571-3457 after 5 p.m.or on weekends.
DONATE A TREE WARNING _
The Fridley Park,Recreation and Natural Resource Department �` ®1 •
its thanks to the Fridley residents who have U'
would like to extend Y •� � "'
donated a tree to the City park system. These trees are now • @ ®, m •
beautifying Locke Park and other City park locations.If you have
a tree with a trunk diameter of four inches or less that you would
like removed, please call the Tree Adoption Service at 571-3450, Count me in . . .
extension 120.Trees must be accessible with the City tree spade
and must be at least ten feet from a house, fence, or other OPERATION I.D.
obstruction. THIS PROPERTY PROTECTED
Summer, 1981 City of Fridley Page 3
CITY BAND CONCERTS Tell It To The
The Frborhodley Citypark begwill be nning at
p.mmet band the following
public Works Department
in neighborhood parks beginning at 8:00 p.m. at the following
locations: In our form of government,city employees are public servants.
Date Location We are anxious to serve you in the best way we can. There are
many maintenance and operational problems that face a city on a
June 11 ............................................ Craig Park day-to-day basis. City employees find many of these problems
June 18............ ..............................Terrace Park before citizens become aware of them and get them solved.In some
June 25................ Community Education Center(Parkview) cases you may spot something before we do. We would like to
July 2................................................. Village Green encourage you to tell us about these problems so that we can solve
July 9..................................................Flanery Park them for you.
July 16 ..........................................Moore Lake Beach
A family movie will be shown following most of the City Band There are also times that you might wish to pass on a good word '
concerning some program or job done by the City that you think
concerts. Movies are scheduled to begin at approximately 9:00 might merit praise.We invite you to use this form to"Tell it to the
p.m.There is no charge for the concert or movie. Public Works Department."This survey can either be mailed or j
Date and Location Movie drop it off at City Hall.Thank you.
6/18 Terrace Park...........................For the Love of Benji Your Name
6/25 Parkview............................Hot Lead and Cold Feet Address
7/2 Village Green ....................Escape to Witch Mountain 1
7/9 Flanery Park............................Pippi Goes on Board Telephone Date J
7/16 Moore Lake ..................................101 Dalmations
7/23 Rice Creek Elementary........Unidentified Flying Oddball
The Fridley City Band is a concert band made up of musicians STREETS:
from Fridley and surrounding communities.The band welcomes
any new members.For further information,contact Dave Olson at ❑ Holes ❑ Rough ❑ Settled ❑ Water stays in low
571-5142 or Meredith Schurr at 571-1113. spot
PICNIC KITS ❑ Bump ❑ Loose Gravel ❑ Needs sweeping
❑ Curb needs repair
Having a group or family picnic? Why not rent a picnic kit. El Manhole cover rattles
Volleyball, softball, bocce ball, badminton, croquet, frisbee and
other equipment is included in each kit.A"Family Picnic Booklet" SHRUBBERY:
which lists several games and activities for all ages is included.To ❑ Blocks traffic sign ❑ Blocks view of intersection
reserve a kit,call the Recreation Department at 571-3450.
Rental Cost:$15.00 weekend ❑ Obstructs sidewalk ❑ Overgrown or noxious
Any damaged or lost equipment must be replaced. STORM SEWERS AND DITCHES:
❑ Pipe blocked ❑ Pipe Broken ❑ Odor
M O O R E LAKE BEACH ❑ Catch basin needs repair
The beach will open on Wednesday,June 10, 1981.Lifeguards SANITARY SEWERS:
will be on duty seven days a week from 11:00 a.m.to 9:00 p.m.The ❑ Odor in house ❑ Odor outside ❑ Slow drainage
City of Fridley will close Moore Lake Beach whenever inclement TRAFFIC SIGNS:
weather brings about unsafe swimming conditions. No person
shall be permitted in the water during the periods when the ❑ Bent Sign ❑ Bent sign post ❑ Missing
swimming area is declared closed. ❑ Dangerous
❑ Dirty ❑ Hard to read ❑ Unnecessary
A ir'6:- C O R N E R ❑ Needs repair
i t you ❑ot alread*V done��. he sure to Pile_our 1'e;1I 1 statc, El New sign needed(please specify):
with
e the Nli Zr��so 3 Dvpirl!nl,nt.of Revenue before 1t gu,t
1, _9r;:. 1<,,: �;�,?:_ c4.cb'.-.L <_z,ir=t, sometime .;� �3cuiheI,- i', STREET NAME SIGNS:
receie ; , , ,u; ,t r c e r 'i
vtipurchased hone=, ❑ Sign Missing ❑ Sign and post missing
you musr `+ �� :', uc"�.ith the (�ounty ❑ Needs replacement
Auditor. anis Ce�cc..c.atc a , , ,,,,;tv a t�o:i,estead classifica-
tion already established. ❑ Hard to read ❑ Incorrect spelling of street name
Those of you who have pun i:.:-cd:, home after January 2, 1981 ❑ Sign twisted or bent ❑ Post twisted or bent
nd before June 1. �hot'e -1ile bird-�e tr He enc .tead ❑ Improper Location ❑ New sign needed(please specify)
classification" with thcAnoka „>unt� '�5stssor office rrnmedi-
ately. TREES:
WHAT
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11 Limbstoolow 1:1 Dangerouslimb
dY HNT D HOMESTEAD ❑ Blocks traffic sign
y
CREDIT D TO T A XE > El Blocks traffic signal El Diseased or dead
TO i 1�/\ I like
Rx
aple:
A lot with a house and with Homestead classification is i clued at I'd like to compliment
$42,000.00, the,property tax will be S289.70 after all credits are p
applls�i
Take the same lot without the Homestead Classi kation and tl e I have questions about
pn)pert1 C 4 t 8527_),6.
THIS IS WHY ITIS IMPORTAN'I TU FILE FOR HOMESTEAD Other suggestions
C1.t.A5 Il+ICAC`IJDNI IF YOU ARF��Ikll�E+, r
Page 4 City of Fridley Summer, 1981
THINKING ABOUT REMODELING?
� The Better Business Bureau of Minnesota recommends that home owners complete the
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following list before signing any home improvement contract.Often consumer complaints
f about unsatisfactory performance by contractors can be avoided if these precautions are
followed:
I • Obtain references from the firm.
• Check the reputation, dependability and responsibility of the firm by contacting-
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ontacting.OO references and determining whether the firm is licensed.
O•"
00 0 • Prepare specifications of the work to be done and obtain more than one bid on these.
• Require clear explanation of how the work will be guaranteed.Longtime guarantees of 10,
15 or 20 years will only be good if the company remains in existence,is financially sound
and is willing to fulfill any terms in the future.
• The cost of the entire work including interest and service charges should be clearly
understood.
• Check the cost of borrowing money from different sources by comparing the annual
interest rate.
• Every oral promise made by the salesperson should be spelled out in the written contract.
• The written contract should specify the quality,brand or grade,weight,color and size of
materials to be used.
• Read and understand the contract in all details.Be sure you obtain a complete,readable
copy of the contract signed by an officer of the firm.
• A specified completion date should be provided in the contract.
I • Do not advance contractor money,unless you have received something in return(building
materials).
ioFr • Contractor should obtain a building permit from the City of Fridley.
If you have any further questions,contact the Building Inspection Department at
571-3450,Ext. 164.
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THE PUBLIC AND US
�ianiou � � The public is the most important aspect of
the Fridley City government.
i
PhItCThe public is dependent on us as we are
dependent upon the public.
�� A call or complaint is not an interruption
VISION SAFETYIn ! of our work—but the purpose of it.
The public does us a favor when calling(or
CONTROL ZONE writing) — we are not doing a favor by
serving the public.
In order to provide safe passage for both The public is our business — not an out-
vehicles and pedestrian traffic on public for Positive siders.
streets,the City of Fridley is requesting all The public is not a cold statistic—but flesh
residents who reside on corner lots to prevent and blood humans with feelings and
obstructions that impede the vision of per- Litter Reduction emotions like our own.
sons approaching the intersection.
The public is not someone to argue or
Section 205.154 of the City Code requires match wits with.
that,"on a corner lot in a vision safety zone, Beixe
�nothing shall be erected,placed,planted orChe& The public is someone who brings us wants
allowed to grow in such a manner as to —our job is to fill them.
impede vision . . .the vision safety control The public is deserving of the most cour-
zone is described as follows: �bu teous and attentive treatment we can
the triangle area created by joining give.
two lines drawn twenty-five(25)feet The public is someone who makes it pos-
from the corner intersection of the • Bible to pay our salary,
property lines.(See Diagram).
The public is the lifeblood of our business,
In conducting a survey, the City found 3" and every other buyiness.
approximately thirty-five(35)intersections
where a driver of an oncoming vehicle would Anonymous
have difficulty seeing all approaching traf- Did you know that the energy saved by
fic.Therefore,the City is requesting you,the recycling a 12 oz.pop bottle,or equivalent,
property owner,to correct this problem and can light a 100 watt light bulb for four
thereby make the City's streets safer to SORT hours? Take your recyclables to SORT'S
travel. . RECYCLING collection center at 71st Street and Uni-
If you need any assistance in determining versity Avenue. It's open Saturdays from
the extent of your obstruction;or if you have CENTER 10:00 a.m.to 2:00 p.m.Aluminum containers,
any questions;or if this creates an adverse newspapers, glass cans and bottles can be
hardship,please contact the Public Works recycled. You'll save energy, natural re-
Department at 571-3450. sources and help reduce pollution.
Summer, 1981 City of Fridley Page 5
JULY 1981 MUNICIPAL CALENDAR
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Human HOLIDAY INDEPENDENCE
Resources CITY OFFICES DAY
1 Commission CLOSED
2 7:30 p.m. 3 4
CATV
City Council PlanningCommission 7:30 p.m.
Housing and
Meeting Commission Redevelopment
5 6 7:30 p.m. 7 8 7:30 p.m. 9 Authority 7:30 p.m. 10 11
Cit Council Appeals Commission ,
Y 7:30p.m. Parks and
Public Community Recreation
Hearing Development Commission
12 13 7:30 p.m. 14 Commission 7:30 p.m. 15 7:30 p.m. 16 17 18 i
Environmental I
City Council 0uality Planning
Meeting Commission Commission
19 20 7:30 p.m. 21 7:30 p.m. 22 7:3D p.m. 23 24 25
Energy Commission
City Council 7:30 p.m.
Conference Appeals
Meeting Commission
26 27 7:30p.m 28 7:30 p.m 29 30 31
AUGUST 1981
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1
Planning Human Resources
City Council Commission Commission
Meeting Meeting Meeting 7 8
2 3 7:30p.m. 4 5 7:30p.m. 6 7:30p.m.
Appeals Commission CATV
7:30 p.m. Parksand Commission 7:30 p.m.
City Council Community Recreation Housingand
Public Hearings Development Commission Redevelopment
9 10 7:30 p.m. 11 Commission 7:30 p.m. 12 7:30 p.m. 13 Authority 7:30 p.m. 14 15
Environmental
Quality Planning
City Council CommissionCommission
Meeting Meeting Meeting
16 17 7:30 p.m. 18 7:30 p.m. 19 7:30 p.m. 20 21 22
City Council Energy
Conference Commission
23 24 Meeting 7:30p.m. 7:30p.m.
Appeals
30 31 25 Commission 7:30 p m 26 27 28 29
SEPTEMBER 1981
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Charter Commission Human Resources
Commission
Meeting Meeting
1 7:30p.m. 2 3 7:30p.m. 4 5
LABOR DAY Community Development Housing andRedevelo ment Authority
CICES Commission 7:30 p y
CLOSED7:307:30 p.m. Dm
6 7 8 CATV Commission
9 10 Meeting 7:30 p.m. 11 12
City Council Environmental Quality Planning
Meeting Commission Meeting Commission
13 14 7:30p.m. 15 7:30p.m. 16 7:30p.m. 17 18 19
Energy Commission
7:30 p.m. Parks and
City Council Appeals Recreation
Public Hearing Commission Commission
20 21 7:30 p.m. 22 7:30 P.M. 23 7:30 p.m. 24 25 26
City Council Planning
27 28 Meeting 29 Commission
730pm, 30 7:30 p.m.
Page 6 DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Summer, 1981
"Turn Your Family On" LIBRARY ACCESS CHANNEL(Continued from page 1)
Programming on Channel 10 will include library announcements and events,University
After Dark of Minnesota TV courses,programs from the library's video-cassette library and programs
produced by the library,such as:children's storytimes and puppet shows.The library will
Each year,thousands of pedestrians are also be able to do live cable casts and take viewer's requests for programs during certain
injured or killed while walking or biking times of the day.
along roadsides after dark.Eighty-five per-
cent of the drivers involved in nighttime Your Cable Television Commissioners: !"�
car-pedestrian accidents don't see the victim Burt Weaver,Chairperson ........571-4237
until it's too late. Ed Kaspszak.......................571-0440
Over the next four or five months,many Larry Chevalier....................571-7147
families will be doing more walking and Harold Belgum ....................571-1191
biking at night.And each mile they walk or Duane Peterson....................786-5174
bike along roadways at night is five times Clyde Moravetz,Staff.............571-3450
as dangerous as the same mile walked
w�
during daytime.
You can protect your family with reflec-
If everyone raised air-conditioning tem- " u,
tive tape on their clothing,bikes,bags and Peratures 6 degrees,we'd save the equiva-
so forth.Reflective trim can reflect oncoming lent of 190,000 barrels of oil everyday.
headlights 200 times brighter than white.It
has been shown that 41/4 square inches of ") t°
reflective tape can make your child visible Energy-Efficiency Ratios
at 800 feet. That's eight times the safety g Y y
margin he or she has without reflective for Air—Conditioners
materials.
If you're in the market for a room air-
Fire
ir-
Fire Hydrants conditioner before the new labels are in
place, you should be aware of the Energy
Efficiency Ratio numbers that were de-
The City Water Department is asking the arls ed for these appliances during an
e
cooperation of homeowners concerning the earlier voluntary appliance labeling pro 1+"
City fire hydrants on or near their properties. gram. They still may be in use in your Example:EER's for room air-condition ers
Our Ordinance reads that you cannot plant community. can be as low as 5.4 and as high as 11.5.The
shrubs or any other plantings around a The Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER)is a 11.5-rated room air-conditioner is more than
hydrant that would prevent the visual sight number that rates the energy efficiency of twice as efficient as the 5.4 unit of the same
for fire use, and also for regular main- similar appliances. The higher the EER capacity and uses less than half the electri-
tenance.Thank you for your cooperation. number,the more efficient the appliance. cal energy.
AREA RESIDENTS AND BUSINESSES NOTICE TO
URGED TO USE "DIAL-A-JOB" SENIOR CITIZENS
"Dial A Job"has young adults ready to go to work for you.The Anoka County CETA and If you are 62 years of age or older or
the Anoka County Job Service offices sponsor"Dial A Job," a program to match young disabled and your combined yearly income
adults with employers. It is a new program this year and youth are available now for is$9,981.00 or less,please contact the Utility
part-time work.The young adults would be available full time in the summer."Dial A Job" Billing Department for information con-
helps with all types of work. For the homeowner odd jobs, painting, mowing, window cerning Senior Citizen water and sewer
washing,child care,cleaning,moving,etc.Young people may be hired by the day,the hour, rates.Call 571-3450,Ext. 135 or 149.
the week,or any combination.The business community could use"Dial A Job"also for day
work or temporary help for that special assignment.To contact your future employee call
"Dial A Job"at 786-6040 at no cost to employer or employee. lies
THIS IS AN ANOKA COUNTY AREA WIDE PROGRAM
DO YOU RECOGNIZE � sA
THIS SYMBOL?Signs bearing this symbol are in park-
ing lots all over the Twin Cities. Such
marking reserves parking space close to
the entrances for handicapped individ-
uals.
The City Council of Fridleyhas adopted
an ordinance providing for enforcement
of handicapped parking. Use of handi-
capped parking spaces is limited to those
motor vehicles bearing certificates issued � �
h
by the Minnesota Department of Public
Safety.VEHICLES WITHOUT PROPER
CERTIFICATION PARKED IN HANDI-
CAPPED AREAS WILL BE TAGGED
AND TOWED.
Handicapped individuals who wish to !
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obtain a handicapped parking insignia +ltg
from the State may do so by contacting:
. '.
Drivers License Division, 108 Transpor-
tation Building, St. Paul, Minnesota
55155,telephone 296-2021.
Summer, 1981 City of fridley Page 7
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REPLY CARD
BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS:
This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office ❑Very Informative
the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave.N.E. ❑Worthwhile
civic information to the citi- Fridley,MN 55432 ❑Of Little Value
zens of Fridley. We would like '
m ' to know what you think of the COMMENTS:
s ' contents. Are we covering
areas of interest to you? Are
y we missing items that would
k be helpful to you? Sugges-
tions,comments,criticism?
COOLING ENERGY SAVERS
Most of our residential energy,70 percent, '
This can be returned with your water bill. DATE
is used to heat and cool our homes. An
additional 20 percent goes for heating water, NAME
the second largest home energy user and
expense.The remaining 10 percent goes into I (optional)
lighting,cooking,and running small appli-
ances.Cooling costs in hot summer tempera-
' ADDRESS
few simple techniques:
tures can be kept to a minimum by using a I (optional) ----------------------------�
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• Overcooling is expensive and wastes
energy. Don't use or buy more cooling SUMMER REPORT
equipment capacity than you actually
need. A larger unit than you need not CITY OF FRIDLEY
only costs more to run, but probably 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
won't remove enough moisture from the FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
air. CITY COUNCIL
• Keep daytime sun with vertical louvers Mayor.....................................William J.Nee
or awnings on the outside of your win- Councilman-at-Large.......................Robert Barnette
dows, or draw draperies, blinds, and Councilwoman 1 st Ward......................Cheryl Moses
shades indoors. Councilman 2nd Ward.....................Dennis Schneider
• Do your cooking and use other heat- Councilman 3rd Ward..................Edward J.Fitzpatrick
generating appliances in the early morn- CITY MANAGER .............................Nasim M.Oureshi
ing and late evening hours whenever
possible. CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY
• Consider turning off the furnace pilot Editor................... Kent Hill
light in summer,but be sure to reignite it Administrative Offices—Civic Center...................571.3450
before you turn the furnace on again. Police(24 Hours—Non Emergency) ....................571.3457
Office Hours..-8 a.m.to 5 p.m.............Monday through Friday
• Use vents and exhaust fans to pull heat FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY ...............427.1212
and moisture from the attic,kitchen,and
laundry directly to the outside. In This Issue . . .
• Keep lights low or off. Electric lights
generate heat. • 3 Month Calendar of Public Events
• Be sure to keep windows and outside • Cable Television Update
doors the daclosed during the hottest hours of
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6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. CAR-RT-SORT
FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 BULK RATE
TELEPHONE: 571-3450 U.S.POSTAGE
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Minneapolis,MN
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