1982 January CITY OF FRIDLEY
WINTER NEWSLETTER
JANUARY, 1982
NO. 33
FRIDLEY
FIRE INSURANCE RATES DROP
Fire insurance rates have been lowered for many Fridley
businesses thanks to improvements in the Fire Department
and other City Departments.Effective September 1,1981,the
Insurance Services Office of Minnesota (ISO) upgraded
Fridley's Public Protection Class from 5 to 4. R.,
a ,
According to Ralph Link,Supervisor of Pricing Services for
ISO,"the new classification will result in a decrease in the fire
insurance rates for many insured commercial propertiesy,
within the city . . . . The overall effect is usually reductions
about 5%for wood frame buildings,6%for masonry buildings
and 2%for fire resistive buildings." -
Fridley City Manager,Nasim M.Qureshi,commented:"The #
upgrading of Fridley's fire insurance classification is a tribute FRIDLEY FIREFIGHTERS DURING PRACTICE DRILL.
to the fine work of Fire Department officers and firefighters,the
Water Division of the Public Works Division,and City person-
nel responsible for inspection and code enforcement.The new Although the new rating does not directly affect insurance
rating results from a team effort and recognizes the outstanding rates for residential property, it does maintain the savings
service which the Fire Department provides the people of already achieved by the previous Class 5 rating granted in
Fridley." 1974.The Fire Department estimates that in 1980 the cost of
fire insurance for residential structures in Fridley(not includ-
ing business establishments)was$640,000 less than it would
Since 1979,the Fire Department has adopted new rules and have been with the lowest rating of Class 10.Considering that
regulations such as mandatory drill attendance twice a month the cost of the Fire Department for 1980 was$292,196,this is
for all firefighters. New equipment includes large four inch certainly one of the best bargains in town.
diameter hose, a.system for filling tanks with high quality
breathing air,and an engine which can pump 1,250 gallons of
water per minute.A computer assisted dispatch system is being
installed.It will supply firefighters with the most direct route to
the location of a fire and alert them to any special hazards that PROPOSED FRIDLEY COMMUNITY
may exist.
RECREATION CENTER
Because of new training outlines and objectives,Fridley's is Informational Programs are to be aired on CATV Channel
the first volunteer Fire Department in the Metro Area to #3 at the following times:
require agility standards for all candidates.Applicants must
demonstrate their endurance and aerobic capacity in a 550 Tuesday December 29 7:00 P.M.
yard run,climb an unsupported 70 foot aerial ladder at a 70 Wednesday January 1 6:00 P.M.
1
degree angle,and successfully complete a dead weight exercise Saturday January 6 10:00 A.M.
with a 115 pound life-size dummy. Thursday January 21 7:30 P.M.
We urge you to watch and review this informational pro-
The updated fire prevention code adopted by the City gram.Then,go to the polls and participate in determining the
Council has made for more effective inspection and code direction of Fridley's future on February 16,1982.
enforcement.In addition,the Water Division has added larger
mains and a stand-by system for some well motors.Even in (See page 3 for more info.)
the midst of a general power failure water will be available for
firefighting purposes.
BRIEFLY . . . ENERGY CORNER
Budget Approved On October 5, 1981 FORGOTTEN FUNDAMENTALS OF
The Fridley City Council approved the 1982 operational THE ENERGY CRISIS
budget.The General Fund Budget amount for 1982 is$6,070,894.
This represents an 8.3%increase over 1981.
The much publicized"oil glut"seems to have caused some
Ordinance Changby the City Council on people to forget about our country's energy situation. How-
Truck Parking Oe ever, winter heating costs are a painful reminder that mea-
Ordinance
Ince nce N No. rdirdi was approved.This Ordinance changed the Vehicle Parking sures to conserve energy must continue.It is unfortunate that
Code and was a result of public demand to eliminate truck awareness often comes only after t are "hit in the pocket-
Code
book." To help avoid this in the future, the Fridley Energy
parking in residential areas. It is now unlawful to park or
leave standing a truck tractor,semi-trailer,bus,mobile home, Commission is making public awareness and education a
house trailer or truck having a licensed gross weight over priority for their 1982 work plan.
12,000 pounds, upon the public streets in any residential The Commission has already done much to increase aware-
district.The sole exception is the period of time necessary for ness. In 1980, they sponsored Fridley's first energy fair.
loading or unloading at a given address. Recently, they sponsored a presentation of"The Forgotten
Fundamentals of the Energy Crisis" on Cable TV. In a one
Comprehensive Plan hour video taped lecture, Dr. Albert Bartlett, Professor of
The City Council approved the revision of"The Comprehen- physics at the University of Colorado at Boulder, uses the o
sive Plan"on November 9,1981.The plan had been previously relatively simple notion of doubling time to reveal the long
submitted in draft form to the Metropolitan Council for range effect of exponential growth,i.e.constant growth over a
review.Their comments and recommendation resulted in the period of time at a fixed percentage.For example,growth at a
revision to the draft. The revision was resubmitted to the rate of 12%per year will lead to doubling every six years.In
Metropolitan Council on November 13, 1981.It is hoped that twelve years, the quantity will be four times as great; iii
the Council will approve the City's plan within the next 60 eighteen years,eight times as great; and so on.
days. Upon Metropolitan Council approval, the plan will be
formalized and published. For an illustration of what exponential growth can amount
to,take the price of a loaf of bread.If inflation were to remain
Fridley Bond Rating Improves at an annual rate of 12%for 70 years,a loaf of bread which cost
Fridley residents will pay even less for the city debt manage- 60 cents in year one would cost$2,668.24 by the end of the 70th
ment in the future because of a recent improvement in the year!
City's bond rating.Effective September 7,1981,Fridley is one
of 36 cities in the United States whose municipal bond rating When applied to the present exponential growth of energy
has been upgraded from Aa to Aa 1 by Moody's Investors consumption, the message is clear. Fossil fuels will be ex-
Service of New York City. Two other cities in Minnesota, hausted much sooner than the American public has been led to
Roseville and St. Louis Park, moved up to the same Aa 1 believe.
rating,just one step from the coveted top rating of Aaa.
If you would like to view Dr. Bartlett's presentation, the
REMOVAL O F HEATERS 1 N video tape will be shown again at 7:30 P.M. on Tuesday,
January 19, 1982, at the Fridley Extension of the Anoka
PASSENGER WAITING SHELTERS County Library.For further information on the videotape and
the work of the Fridley Energy Commission, contact Bill
The MTC is currently examining ways of reducing its operat- Deblon, Fridley Energy Coordinator,at 571-3450,ext. 168.
ing budget.This action is a result of continuing inflationary
pressures on their operating costs at a time when funding from
both the Federal and State governments is being reduced.One
area of potential savings that has been identified is the costs
associated with the MTC's passenger waiting shelter program.
Prior to 1976, many shelters installed by the MTC were City's Cable TV
equipped with heaters.
As part of the overall cost reduction program,the MTC will Channel To Be Expanded
be removing the heaters from all shelters installed between
1970 and 1975.The removal will be a staged process,taking Channel 30,the City Government cable channel,will have a
place through the late fall and winter of 1981 and 1982.The new look this year.Beginning in Janaury,residents of Fridley
actual removal of the heaters from the shelters has not been will have the opportunity to witness a progressive expansion
determined. of the programming role of Channel 30.This expansion is to
take place in three phases.
Phase I calls for the installation of rastergraph (written
material presented on the TV screen)facilities in City Hall for
JOIN THE WORKSHOP the production of public service,public information and gov-
ernment activities/services announcements.These will be ac-
Outside—The ground is covered with snow and ice. complished with the aid of a microcomputer.
Inside—The Anoka County Communications Workshop is Phase II involves the boradcasting from City Hall of prere-
producing public access programming for cable channel 12. corded programs of public informational,factual and service
The A.C.C.W.is a non-profit organization dedicated to educat- nature.University of Minnesota Independent Study Courses
ing the public in the use of public access programming. will also be aired on a weekly basis.
The A.C.C.W. also offers classes in basic TV production, phase III will be the production of original programs deal-
advanced studio techniques and use of the porta-pak camera ing with such topics as; fire safety for homeowners, courses
system. offered through the Park and Recreation Dept.,voter awareness
If you are interested in developing access in the community and issue oriented programs and a series on crime prevention.
please contact Will Loew-Blosser at 571-9144 for more prevention.
information. Persons interested in working as volunteers for Channel 30
should contact the City Hall at 571-3450,ext. 152.
PAGE 2 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER, 1982
COMMUNITY CRIME News From The
PREVENTION PROJECT
Several members of the"Friendly Frid-
ley Folks" (pictured below) recently do-
nated Department
their time and energy to help pre-
pare informational packets for Fridley's
Crime Prevention Project.These and other A )u
seniors from the group have,on a number
of occasions, assembled packets used at
neighborhood block club meetings through Baby Sitting Clinic
^
out the Fridley area.
At the block meetings, staff members
give residents ideas on how to help pre- To Be Held Again
vent property crimes in their neighbor
hood.Several crime prevention strategies
are in the program which is currently in In January I %�
effect in approximately 85%of Fridley's .. ��.:....1
single-family households.Staff members
are,at present,winding down the initial The Special Operations Unit of the Fridley Police Department in cooperation with
organizing phase and are working on a Fridley Community Education is again sponsoring the Babysitting Clinic for both boys
maintenance plan for the coming year. and girls in grades 4-6.The four sessions will be January,O,0,1* nd 1A from 6:30-8:30
For more information about Fridley's P.M.at the Community Education Center. 11 13,11 .20
Community Crime Prevention Project, The first session,an introduction to the babysitting course,will include a film and a
contact the Special Operations Unit of discussion on child development. First Aid is the topic of the second session. The
the Fridley Police Department,571-3450, students will learn by demonstration and practice the first aid procedures for artificial
ext. 184. respiration,bleeding,choking,poisoning,shock,and burns.We will wrap up the discus-
sion of first aid during the first hour of the third session.The second hour of that session
will be a visit from a Fridley police officer and fireman.They will discuss the appro-
priate action to take in case of an emergency.We will conclude the fourth session of the
Babysitting Clinic with a discussion on child care. This topic includes mealtime,
diapering,bedtime,bathtime, and general discipline.
Every student who successfully completes the eight hours of training will be awarded
a card certifying their attendance of all the required sessions.
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 for the Babysitting Clinic.
"FRIENDLY FRIDLEY FOLKS."
SPECIAL NEWS FROM
PARK AND RECREATION
Dear Resident:
The Fridley City Council has received a recommendation from the Park,Recreation
and Natural Resources Commission to call for a referendum on the question of a
Community Recreation Center. The Park and Recreation Commission appointed a
citizen advisory committee to review and assess the needs for such a facility in our
' community.This citizen committee concluded that there is a need for such a center
within the City.
The proposed Community Recreation Center would include three gymnasiums, an
indoor 25 meter swimming pool,men and women's locker rooms,racquet and handball
courts, an auditorium,a Senior lounge,and many other recreational and community
oriented facilities.It is proposed that such a facility be built next to the Columbia Arena
on University Avenue. The proposed Community Recreation Center would provide
significant additional opportunity for Fridley residents to partake in various recre-
ational activities and a general community meeting area.
While we all believe that such a facility would be a great asset to the City of Fridley,
we also recognize that such a facility is not free.Therefore,we are asking you to study
t_ the information forcoming so that on Tuesday,February 16, 1982,you can cast your
m informed vote on this very important referendum to determine whether the City of
Fridley should issue general obligation bonds to pay for the construction of the Com-
munity Recreation Center.
PROPOSED COMMUNITY BUILDING. Financing for the Community Recreation Center would be by General Obligation
Bonds which guarantee that all residents both now and in the future share in the
construction costs.
Whether these plans become reality depends on your and your vote.We urge you to
review the information and then to go to the polls and participate in determining the
direction of Fridley's future on February 16, 1982.
YOUR FRIDLEY CITY COUNCIL AND
YOUR FRIDLEY PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION
WINTER, 1982 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 3
While Away From Home Home Security Checklist
Use this checklist to see if your home is burglary-resistant.If
you answer"yes" to all questions, you have greatly reduced
the chance of burglary.
' 1. Do exterior lights illuminate your home?
2. Is shrubbery trimmed so a burglar can't hide near win-
dows and doors?
3. Are garage doors closed and locked when not in use?
? 4. Are exterior doors made of solid hardwood?
5. Is there a 180° viewer in the front door?
�` , l 6. Are sliding lass doors
f V � g g pinned or secured with auxiliary
V locks?
7. Are sheet metal screws inserted through the upper track
of the sliding glass door frame to prevent removal of the
doors?
During vacations or other trips,follow these tips to make 8. Are deadbolt locks with a minimum one-inch throw in-
your home appear occupied.They will discourage burglaries. stalled on exterior doors?
Ask a trusted neighbor to: 9. Are heavy duty strike plates mounted on exterior door
• park in your driveway or in front of your home frames?
• occasionally place garbage in your garbage can 10. Are windows secured with auxiliary locks or pinned with
• mow the lawn or shovel sidewalks
a nail?
• check your home for anything unusual 11. Do you report suspicious persons or activity to the police
immediately? ,
• pick your mail and newspapers.Never tell the newspaper 12. Are doors locked at all times?
carrier that you will be gone.Cancel the paper rather than
entering a"vacation stop." 13. Are you enrolled in Operation Identification?
• Either use automatic timers or recruit a trusted neighbor to
turn lights on at dusk and off at your bedtime. Vary the
lights to be turned on and occasionally have a radio turned
on.Never leave lights or the radio on constantly.
• Leave your draps in the normal position.Have a neighbor I f You Own
close them at night,open them at daylight and reposition
them every day or so. Rental Property
• Set the bell on your telephone on low. A loudly ringing
unanswered phone is a sure sign no one is home.If you have
portable phone service remove the phone from the wall.
Once this is done the phone's bell will not ring. p _
• Keep your garage door closed and locked so no one can see
your car is gone or other equipment in your garage. 00 L
Also:
• Tell a neighbor where you can be reached in an emergency.
• Don't let your travel plans be widely known.
• Tell police about your plans.Most police departments will s o
'1
gladly keep an eye on your house when you are gone.
• Consider joining a neighborhood awareness program.
SNOWBIRDS BEWARE!
Winter is full upon us and the City asks its citizens to assist
our employees in improving the speed and quality of snow _•_
removal services. If you own rental property in Fridley and your property
The City of Fridley has an ordinance which states that needs rehabilitation, the Metropolitan Council Housing
there will be NO PARKING on the streets during and im- and Redevelopment Authority(Metro HRA)may be able
mediately after a snowfall of two or more inches.This NO to help you. The Metro HRA, in cooperation with the
PARKING BAN exists until snow removal has been com- Minnesota Housing Finance Agency and the First Na-
pleted.Vehicles in violation of this ordinance will be TOWED * tional Bank of St. Paul, has funds available under the
AWAY WITHOUT NOTICE,with the cost of the towing and "Moderate Rehabilitation" program. It is designed to
storage borne by the owner of the vehicle. assist owners of older rental properties (15 years and
The City considers the use of this ordinance the least older)and low and moderate income renters.The program
desirable method of obtaining the cooperation of its citizens. will provide:
The time used reporting illegally parked cars and going back • 11 percent federally insured rehabilitation loans,
to replow a street is wasted time and money.Every citizen's • technical assistance from the Metro HRA staff,
cooperation is needed and will be appreciated. Our time is
your money,please help us in making the best use of it. • Section 8 rent assistance for eligible renters in rehabilitated
rental units.
�[ For more information and assistance call: Rosemary
_•_ Fagrelius of the Metro HRA at 291-6504.
PAGE 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER, 1982
Checklist On Winter Fire Prevention ASSESSOR'S CORNER
The existence of faulty heating equipment,the seasonal use of wood-burning stoves Although the number of residential
and fireplaces combined with the relatively low humidity of the winter months repre- sales in Fridley this year is down by
sents a few of the many potential fire hazards residents face during this time of year. about 35%n from 1980,the average selling
Because your home may be especially susceptible to fire during the wintertime, the price has increased more than 10%.During
Fridley Fire Department offers this checklist of measures you can take to help prevent a the first eleven months of 1980, 24 sales
dangerous fire in your home: per month were recorded. Slightly under
1. Do you have a smoke detector installed?If you have, 16 sales per month were recorded in the
a. Have you tested it lately? first nine and one half months of 1981.
b. If it is a battery model,have you changed the batteries as recommended? The average recorded sale was $67,800
2. Have you developed and practiced your fire escape plan?Are there at least two during the 1980 period and $74,800 dur-
escape routes from each room in your home? ing the 1981 period.
3. Do you have a handy fire extinguisher?Does everyone in your household know how Watch for your homestead declaration
to use it?Has it been serviced yearly? card which should be sent to you in the
4. Is the ash pit of your fireplace kept clean?Have you cleaned the chimney or added a mail by the County Assessor about Jan-
preventative against chimney fires?Is the screen properly protective? uary 2,1982.Be sure to sign it and mail it
5. Do you have a wood-burning stove? Are the grates, flue, and chimney in good back immediately. YOUR TAX COULD
condition? GO UP OVER ONE THOUSAND DOL-
6. Is your basement clear of fire hazards? LARS if you do not apply for or qualify
a. Is there a clear area around the furnace, hot water heater, and dryer for a for this tax classification.
minimum of three feet?
b. Are you sure you have no flammable liquids (gasoline, paint, thinner, etc.)
stored in the basement? PUT YOUR
YOU
7. Do you keep a list of emergency telephone numbers posted in a conspicuous place FAMILY HAVE E Y U DANGER?
9
near your telephone?
Weather stripping and caulking are
KEEP FIRE HYDRANTS f economical and rather easy for any home-
CLEAR OF SNOW! owner to apply.However,you may be rob-
bing your heating appliances of neces-
When fighting a fire, every second is \\), sary air for proper combustion due to
critical.To minimize the potential for loss negative pressure. The installation of
life or property,all residents are urged wood burning appliances only tends to
to increase the probability of causing nega-
to keep fire hydrants near their home or � �
business clear of snow. I tive pressure within the atmosphere of a
house.
After a snowfall, hydrants should be �� i
cleared five feet on either side as a routine Y I \ Every cubic foot of air used or vented
part of your snow removal procedure. out of a home must be replaced properly.
Some of the more common venting or
If the nearest hydrant is not on your combustion devices within a home are
property and has not been cleared by the / stove vents, clothes dryers, bathroom
responsible homeowner, please consider / power vent fans, attic power vent fans,
doing it yourself. The time you save the water heaters, furnaces and wood burn-
Fire Department could mean the differ- , ing appliances.
ence between life and death in an emer- j With any one or combination of these
gency.
devices operating you may be putting the
atmosphere within your home in a slight
WINTER VERSUS YOUR MAILBOX vacuum. If you have sealed your house
completely, the only opening to the out-
Again the winter snows are upon us plows to sweep near or under mailboxes side left may be the vent on your furnace.
and again the City snowplows will acci- without damage to supports and results THIS IS DANGEROUS BECAUSE IT
dentally destroy mailboxes. Sometimes in providing easy access to the boxes by COULD INVERT.
the weight of the snows plowed onto the carriers and customers.
boulevard will crush a poorly installed There are ways to handle this problem,
mailbox.In many cases the box is not at JOHN NOON and we urge you to use them. Call our
proper height or distance from the curb. building inspection office, 571-3450, ext.
Your cooperation is requested to check 164,or consult with a heating contractor
your mailbox to see that it is properly for instructions on the installation of the
PaceMOUTH OF
placed. necessary vent ducts.
MAILBOX ON LINE a
The mouth of the mailbox should be in WITH CURB FACE 0S N O W M O B I L E R S -
line with the face or front of the curb.
Boxes should be installed with the bottom TAKE NOTE
of the box between 31/2 and 41/2 feet above M
the roadway. Did you know that in the City of Fridley
In areas where snow removal is a prob- it is unlawful to operate a snowmobile on
lem the use of a semi-arch or extended STREET cuae private property without the consent of
arm type of support is suggested. (See the owner; on school grounds and play-
illustration.) This design allows snow- grounds; in a manner so as to create a
loud or unusual noise which annoys the
peace and quiet of others; or during the
houSANITARY SEWER NOTICE This could prevent unnecessary water ay? of 10:00 P.M. to 7:00 A.M. of any
d
to your home and also save the expense of day'
If you notice the sanitary sewer in your hiring a plumber, in the event that the Snowmobilers,it is in your best interest
basement backing up, please notify the trouble is in the City sewer line.The num- to know the laws! Learn the laws about
Public Works Department before calling ber to call is: 571-3450, ext. 157. After snowmobile use by obtaining a copy of
a plumber,in case it might be a backup in hours call the Fridley Police Dept. 571- the snowmobile ordinance from the Police
the City's sewer line. 3457. Dept.,and enjoy safe,lawful,operation of
your snowmobile this winter.
WINTER, 1982 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 5
ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION
CONCERNED ABOUT SOLID WASTE
The Fridley Environmental Commission has designated reduction of the solid waste �.�`��
stream as one of its priorities for 1982. Concern about the amount of solid waste
generated in Fridley surfaced at the Commission's November meeting where the matter INTERNATIONAL YEAR
was discussed with Bob Hutchinson, Director of Environmental Services for Anoka
County. OF DISABLED PERSONS
Counties in the Metro Area are responsible for designating future solid waste landfill
sites and required to develop plans for reducing dependence on landfills.According to The United Nations, in proclaiming
the 1980 Waste Management Act,these requirements must be accomplished by 1983. 1981 the International Year of Disabled
Anoka County officials project that by 1986 all of the present county landfills will be Persons(IYDP),issued a challenge to all
full.The Environmental Commission is working to assure that the City's plans for solid nations to bring disabled persons into the
waste disposal are consistent with those of the County. fullest possible participation in commu-
nity life.In response to this challenge,the
Recycling is one answer. Here in Fridley SORT (Save Our Reuseable Trash) has Fridley IYDP Committee was formed in
initiated a curbside recycling project.The Environmental Commission was planning to April, 1981.
apply to the Pollution Control Agency for a grant to help fund SORT's waste reduction
demonstration program.Because of State spending cuts,those plans were dropped but Under the leadership of Co-Chairper-
the Commission continues to encourage efforts of groups like SORT. sons Lynn Boergerhoff and Barb Terp-
stra,the twenty member committee initi-
The Fridley Environmental Commission welcomes information and suggestions ated and completed several major projects
from concerned citizens and interested groups in order to make recommendations to the including:
City Council on how to solve the solid waste problem.Contact Bill Deblon at 571-3450,
ext. 168. • Development of a survey questionnaire
to locate disabled citizens of Fridley
and to evaluate their needs. Results
will be published early in 1982.
• An evaluation of the current transpor-
tation system to assess available alter-
natives and to develop additional af-
fordable and accessible transportation
D�MIE= for disabled persons.
' --- = • Development of a resource list on dis-
abilities available at the Anoka County
y Library.
(„r ��' • Increase of public awareness of dis-
abilities through various outreach ac-
tivities including participation in the
Anoka County Fair and in the 49ers
Day Parade.
As a result of these and other efforts the
/, ►` Fridley IYDP Committee was recently
awarded Community Partnership status
by the U.S.Council for IYDP.The Fridley
IYDP Committee, while proud of this
Mayor Nee and the Mayor of Fourmies, France signing the honor,views 1981 as the year the ground-
Document of Friendship during our Mayor's visit to Fourmies in work was laid for an ongoing effort to
September, 1981. meet expressed needs within the commu-,
nity. Anyone wishing to participate in
this effort should call 571-3450, ext. 171,
CATV FRANCHISE RENEWAL for further information.
UNDER CONSIDERATION
While many other cities in the Twin Cities Area are con- HAMERNI K RETURNS
sidering Cable Television for the first time,the City of Fridley T O CITY COUNCIL
is renewing its decade old franchise which expires December
1,1982.By June 1,1982 the City Council must decide whether
or not to renew that franchise currently held by Northern Ed Hamernik who served as a City Council member from
Cablevision. 1976 through 1978 was re-elected to another three year term as
An important step in the process was a public hearing before the representative of Ward 1. Hamernik,running unopposed
the Fridley Cable Television Commission last November.The polled 401 votes in last November's City election.
purpose of the hearing was to help determine three things: 1) Mr. Hamernik has a degree in Mechanical Engineering
whether the franchise holder has complied with all the terms from North Dakota State University.He has been a resident of
and conditions of the Fridley franchise ordinance as well as Fridley since 1961, and he is employed as Engineering Man-
other applicable local,state,and federal laws and regulations; ager for the Pressure Controls Division of Tescom Corpora-
2) whether the franchise holder has provided the City of tion, Elk River, Minnesota (formerly located in Plymouth).
Fridley with satisfactory cable television service; and 3) During the interim between his terms on the City Council he
whether the Fridley Cable Television Commission should rec- served as a member of the Fridley Police Civil Service
ommend that the Fridley City Council renew Northern Cable- Commission.
vision's franchise. In the other City Council election last November incumbent
The CATV Commission continues to seek comments on Ed Fitzpatrick defeated challenger Irene Maertens by a vote of
these questions as well as the opinions of Fridley residents on 485 to 430.As a result,the membership of the 1982 Fridley City
the need for additional television programming and on any Council is the same as it was in 1978.The other members are
other communication needs of individuals, groups, schools, Mayor William Nee, Councilman-at-large Robert Barnette,
libraries,government,and commercial establishments.Com- and 2nd Ward Councilman Dennis Schneider.
ments, suggestions, and opinions can be directed to Clyde
Moravetz at 571-3450,ext. 179.
PAGE 6 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER, 1982
MUNICIPAL CALENDAR
JANUARY 1982
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
NEW YEARS DAY
HOLIDAY
CITY OFFICES
1 CLOSED 2
City Council Park and Recreation Planning Human Resources
Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m Commission Commission
7:30 p.m. Charter Commission 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
7:30 p.m.
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Appeals Commission, Cable TV Commission,
Community Development Housing and
Commission 7:30 p.m. Redevelopment
Authority 7:30 p.m.
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
City Council Environmental Planning
Meeting Quality Commission Commission
7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
City Council Appeals Commission
24Conference Meeting Energy Commission
7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
31 25 26 27 28 29 30
FEBRUARY 1982
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
City Council Park and Recreation Planning Human Resources
Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission Commission
7:30 p.m. Charter Commission 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
1
7:30 p.m. 3 4 5 6
Appeals Commission Cable TV Commission,
7:30 p.m. Housing and
Community Development Redevelopment
Commission 7:30 p.m. Authority 7:30 p.m.
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
PRESIDENTS'DAY Environmental
HOLIDAY Quality Commission
CITY OFFICES 7:30 p.m.
CLOSED
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
City Council Energy Commission Planning
Meeting 7:30 p.m. Commission
7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m.
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28
MARCH 1982
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
Park and Recreation Human Resources
Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission
Charter Commission 7:30 p.m.
1 2 7:30 p.m. 3 4 5 6
City Council Community Development Planning Cable TV Commission,
Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission Housing and
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Appeals Commission
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City Council Energy Commission
Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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City Council Appeals Commission
Conference Meeting 7:30 p.m.
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Dust or vacuum radiator surfaces frequently.Dust I BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS:
and grime impede the flow of heat.And if the radiators I This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office ❑Very Informative
need painting, use flat paint, preferably black. It I the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave.N.E. ❑Worthwhile
radiates heat better than glossy. I civic information to the citi- Fridley,MN 55432 ❑Of Little Value
zens of Fridley. We would like
Use fluorescent lights whenever you can;they can I to know what you think of the COMMENTS:
give out more light per watt. I contents. Are we covering
areas of interest to you? Are
If you use oil heat,have your service man check to I we missing items that would — —
see if the firing rate is correct. Chances are that it I be helpful to you? Sugges-
isn't. A recent survey found that 97 percent of the I tions,comments,criticism?
furnaces checked were overtired.
A thermostat timer is a good buy.It will automati- I This can be returned with your water bill. DATE I f
cally turn your furnace up and down at preset times,
such as in the morning and evening.If you turn down
your furnace at night to save fuel and still want to I NAME
remain warm,buy an electric blanket.The blanket is (optional)
much cheaper to run than your home's heating
system. I ADDRESS
Don't let cold air seep into your home through the I (optional)
attic access door. Check the door to make sure it is
well insulated and weatherstripped,otherwise you'll
be wasting fuel to heat that cold air. WINTER NEWSLETTER
Washing machines use up to 35 gallons of water. CITY O F FRIDLEY
Save dirty clothes until you have enough for a full
load. 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
Studies have shown that the best temperature for FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
mental activity is around 68 degrees F. In addition, CITY COUNCIL
every degree over 68 adds approximately 3 percent to Mayor ..... William J. Nee
your energy bill. ..............................
Councilman-at-Large ..................Robert Barnette
An undusted light bulb gives off one-third less Councilman 1st Ward ............... Edward Hamernik
light,so before you reach for a brighter bulb,reach for Councilman 2nd Ward ...............Dennis Schneider
a dustcloth. Councilman 3rd Ward............ Edward J. Fitzpatrick
A leaking water faucet, dripping just once per CITY MANAGER ........................ Nasim M. Qureshi
minute,wastes 1200 gallons of water in a year.
Storm windows or insulating glass will cut heating Editor ...................................... Robert Penaloza
and cooling costs by about 50 percent. CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY
Weatherstrip windows and doors at moveable joints. Administrative Offices— Civic Center ............571-3450
Close off rooms and closets that are not in use. Office Hours—8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Monday through Friday
Keep windows tightly closed in the vicinity of your Police(24 Hours— Non Emergency) .............571-3457
thermostat. FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY.......:.:.427-1212
Keep dampers closed when your fireplace or wood
stove is not in use.
Close window draperies,in winter to reduce radiated In This Issue . . .
heat loss through windows, and in the summer to
reduce heat gain for the sun. • 3 Month Calendar of Public Events
Plant trees or large shrubs around your home. • Fire Insurance Information
Deciduous trees(those that lose their leaves in winter) • Seasonal Energy and Safety Information
have the special advantage of providing summer • Home Security Tips
shade,and allowing maximum exposure to the sun in
cold weather. • And Much More. . .
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