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1982 September Iwf s CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL NEWSLETTER Sept., 1982 No. 36 Plans Move Ahead on Fridley Center City Ground breaking for the 28,000 sq.ft.Columbia Park Medical Group Clinic in Fridley took place on Friday, July 16, 1982,at 2:00 p.m.,marking the start of the City's effort toward the development of its "downtown area" in the vicinity of University Avenue and Mississippi St.N.E. The Clinic,located south of City Hall on 64th Avenue,has begun construction and is scheduled forcompletion by July of 9' 1983. The Clinic will be a 28,000 sq. ft., two-story structure _ - providing work space for about 24 doctors per day.Its facilities r will include primary care;an x-ray suite;orthopedic surgery examination; physical therapy; urology; opthalmology; and ear,nose and throat,as well as the administrative offices of >fr the Columbia Park Medical Group. ; The Clinic plans also include the possible expansion of the facility through 1986 with up to an additional 28,000 sq.ft. " The Clinic is the first step in the overall plan for the development of the Center City Area which will include office/retail development.The City is looking for development which will complement and provide a service to the residents of the City as well as improve the visual character of the area. In an effort to provide for this character,the Fridley Housing Speakers at ground breaking ceremony.Left to right,Sim Gesundtheit,M.D.,President,Columbia Park Clinic;Larry Authority held a Landscape Design Competition among four Commers,Chairman,Fridley Housing and Redevelopment major Twin City Landscape Architects. The firms presented Authority;and William Nee,Mayor of Fridley. drawings and models of their ideas for a theme for the Center City Area to the Authority on July 15, 1982. The Authority selected Inter-Design(designer of the Minnesota Zoo, Minne- apolis Parkway System,and I.A.O'Shaughnessy Plaza)as the project's Landscape Architect.The Authority will be working with Inter-Design on the overall development of the Center City �, design over the next several months. �r�`' '��' t on - P z . s ry e N � r v Groundbreakers at work.Left to right,Dennis Schneider M t and Robert Barnette, Fridley City Council Members; Nancy Hendrickson,President,Fridley Chamber of Com- Winning landscape design.Looking north toward the Civic merce; Mayor Nee; Mr. Commers; Carolyn Swenson and Center at top of picture. Duane Prairie,HRA Commissioners. Briefly . . . SISTER CITY — FOURMIES Nine visitors from our Sister City—`,Fourmies,France,were Bond Sale in Fridley on July 27-July 31 while touring the United States. A reception was held on July 28th at City Hall to commemorate In July,the City of Fridley raised$2,050,000 from the sale of this occasion.At this reception,Mayor Bill Nee presented the general obligation municipal bonds.$1,425,000 is earmarked official Mayor's Key for theCity of Fridley to Monsieur for financing various street,water and sewer projects already Marceau Batteux and his party.Monsieur Batteux is Secretary under way and being paid for by special assessments on the General of Fourmies, France, a position similar to our City property affected. $625,000 will be used for the Center City Manager in the United States.On Saturday,July 31,the party development project and will be paid for from the increase in continued on to the southwest United States en route to taxes resulting from the construction of a new medical clinic. California. The City's bonds sold at an interest rate of 10.33%when the The idea of the Sister City relationship came up when average interest rate on municipal bonds was between 12.0% Medtronics,Inc.,with a facility in Fridley opened a new plant in and 12.5%.This was due to the financial strength of the City Fourmies, which is located in northern France. I and to the continuation of the City's high bond rating of Aa 1. During September, 1978, the Fridley City Council initiated The savings to taxpayers from reduced interest payments will procedures to affiliate with Fourmies as a Sister City. Sister be between$200,000 and$300,000. Cities of Fridley, a citizens' organization which promotes inter-city friendship,was formed in 1979.This organization is City Supports Senior affiliated with Sister Cities International,a nonprofit organiza- tion founded by Dwight D.Eisenhower in 1956,which fosters Citizen Drop-In Center better international cooperation through Sister City relation- In June,Fridley Community Education was awarded$1,250 ships between cities in the United States and cities in other from a McKnight Foundation Grant to help set up a senior nations. citizen drop-in center. The Fridley City Council helped by We wish our nine visitors from Fourmies a safe,healthy and writing a letter of support to the Metropolitan Council's Area pleasant journey and wish all the people of Formies the very Agency on Aging which administers the McKnight Founda- best in the future as our relationship with Fourmies is tion Grant.The City Council also contributed$1,500 toward strengthened through exchanges such as this and perhaps the project earlier this year.District-�14 Community Education brings us a step closer to a greater international feeling of has contributed classroom space for renovation in the Com- friendship,understanding and world peace. munity Education Center, 6085 Seventh St. N.E. Other contributions include $500 from Northern States Power Company,$200 from the Fridley Jaycees,$50 from the Fridley G.O.P.Club,$50 from the Piechowski family,and product and labor donation from the H.B. Fuller Company. Additional contributions are needed to complete the project and can be directed to Connie McMillion,571-3450,ex.122 or Tom Myhra, 571-6000,ex.222. CITY CONDUCTS HANDICAP ACCESSIBILITY STUDY low Almost a decade ago, the Congress of the United States =} passed the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Section 504 is the portion of that law which requires cities which received Federal funds to provide accessible programming to disabled persons. In order to comply with Section 504,the City of Fridley hired Ms.Julee Quarve-Peterson of the National Handicap Housing Institute,Inc.,to conduct a study and to prepare a report on the Tim Turnbull of the City Staff(left,facing camera)explains degree of handicap accessibility of all City owned and operated police data communications system to visitors from facilities and programming.The report will include the Civic Fourmies,France. Center,Municipal Garage,Liquor Stores,Polling Sites,Parks, and City programs which are open to the general public. HOME IMPROVEMENT The report includes an overview of each facility and FUNDS AVAILABLE program listing barriers and suggested modifications as well as cost estimates for each modification.The report will serve The City of Fridley has received a total of$78,000 in Federal as an implementation plan for progressively improving Community Development Block Grant funds with which to overall accessibility. For further information, call 571-3450, award grants for both the weatherization and retrofit of single ex. 171. family houses. The F R I D L E Y ACCESS GUIDEBOOK homeowners who need eneron gy conserving improvements for As part of the National Year of Disabled Persons obser- their homes.Examples of such improvements include: insula- vance, the Human Resources Commission established an tion,caulking,weatherstripping and window and door replace- Accessibility Project Committee in March of 1982.The purpose ment. ' of this committee is to develop a pocket-sized guidebook The retrofit funds are targeted for homeowners with a detailing the degree of accessibility for disabled persons of all disabled family member in need of barrier removal to increase public buildings in Fridley. The guidebook is scheduled for the accessibility of the home.Examples of such improvements publication this fall and will include information on local include: widening doorways, installing accessible bathroom churches, stores, schools, recreation facilities, city-owned and kitchen fixtures,and ramping entry doors. buildings,offices,polling sites,health care facilities,restaur- ants and bars. The Anoka County Community Action Program (CAP)is administering the funds for the City of Fridley. All Fridley The guidebook will be available free to the public. For residents in need of weatherization or retrofit home improve- further information about the committee or to obtain a copy of ments are urged to contact Kathy Brown at CAP at 572-0060 to the guidebook,please contact Mary Cayan at 571-3450. apply for a grant. Page 2 City of Fridley Fall 1982 ,f VOTER REGISTRATION INFORMATION The last day to register for the General Election is October 12,1982.Voter oIN [2 registration cards will be available at City Hall from 8:00 a.m.until 5:00 p.m. On weekends and after hours, registration cards will be available in the Police Department,lower level of City Hall. To vote you must be registered, 18 years of age or older, a citizen of the INFORMATION United States and a resident of Minnesota for at least 20 days. If you have previously registered in the City of Fridley and have not changed your residency or your name,and if you have voted at least once in GENERAL ELECTION the last four years,your registration is still valid. TUESDAY,NOVEMBER To register at the polls on Election Day, you must present one of the 291982 following proofs of residency to the registration election judge: Polls will be open from • A valid Minnesota Driver's License or Learner's Permit with voter's valid 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. address,or receipt thereof. • A valid Minnesota Non-Drivers Identification Card with voter's valid address,or receipt thereof. VOTING • A registered voter from your precinct who will attest to your address. Is A valid registration in the same precinct under a different address. 13.P3 DISTRICTS • A notice of ineffective registration from the Anoka County Auditor. • A student identification card or fee statement with voter's valid address in Fridley. in. Pi PLEASE DO NOT WAIT TO REGISTER ON ELECTION DAY. REGIS- TRATION BEFORE THE DAY OF THE ELECTION WILL SAVE YOU Y2. Pi TIME ON ELECTION DAY. ABSENTEE BALLOTS W3, Pz n. n Applications for absentee ballots and the actual absentee ballots may be C, obtained from the Anoka County Auditor.For additional information regarding Y2. P2 absentee ballots,please call the City Clerk:s office,571-3450,Ext.131 or the MI. Anoka County Auditor:421-4760,Ext. 1142. Wi W1 P4 P3 M2, P3 ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED The City is required by State Statute to choose election judges from lists provided by the political parties; occasionally these lists do not contain Y3. P3 uz, Pa enough names.The City must also have a list of alternate judges,people who are trained and available in the event of illness of a regular judge. W1, Ps Election day hours for judges are 6:00 a.m.(one hour before the polls open) until approximately 10:00 p.m.The salary is$3.35 per hour. If you are interested in becoming an election judge or alternate judge, please call City Hall:571-3450,Ext. 145. V3. P4 w=ward GENERAL ELECTION INFORMATION There will be a General Election on Tuesday,November 2, P= Precinct 1982, and the Polls will be open from 7:00 a.m.until 8:00 p.m. The General Election is a State-wide election and includes the office of Councilmember for Ward II in the City of Fridley. POLLING LOCATIONS FOR THE PRIMARY AND MAIN ELECTIONS ARE: Ward 1 Precinct 1 Election in Ward 2 Ward 3 Precinct 1 .nat.r Grace Evangelical Free Church Springbrook Nature Center PRIMARY ELECTION 755 73rd Avenue Northeast Ward 2 Precinct l 100 85th Avenue N.E. Ward 1 Precinct 2 880 Oes Elementary School 880 Osboror ne Road Ward 3 Precinct 2 TUESDAY SEPTEMBER Hayes Elementary School Riverwood Community Center f 615 Mississippi Street N.E. Ward 2 Precinct 2 (Formerly Riverwood School) 14 1982 Rice Creek Elementary School 7150 East River Road Ward 1 Precinct 3 6666 Arthur Street N.E. City Hall Ward 3 Precinct 3 Polls will be open from 6431 University Avenue N.E. Ward 2 Precinct 3 Stevenson Elementary School St.Phillip's Lutheran Church 6050 East River Road 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Ward 1 Precinct 4 6180 Highway a65 N.E. Fridley Covenant Church Ward 3 Precinct 4 6390 University Ave.N.E. Ward 2 Precinct 4 Roslyn Park Wesleyan Church North Park Elementary School 5300 Sixth Street N.E. Ward 1 Precinct 5 5575 Fillmore Street N.E. Fridley Senior High School 6000 West Moore Lake Drive Fall 1982 City of Fridley Page 3 MUNICIPAL CALENDAR OCTOBER 1982 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 City Council PlanningHuman Meeting Commission Resources 4 7:30 p.m. 5 730 p m Commission 3 6 7 7:30 P.M. 8 9 Community CATV Commission COLUMBUS DAY Development 7:45 p.m. CITY OFFICES Commission 7:30 p.m. Housing and CLOSED Appeals Redevelopment 15 16 10 11 1 2 Commission 7:30 p.m. 13 14 Authority 7:30 p.m. Environmental Quality Charter Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission 17 18 19 20 21 730 p.m. 22 23 City Council Meeting 7:30 p.m. Energy Commission Planning Parks Meeting Commission 24/31 25 730 P.m. 7:30 p.m.26 27 7:30 p.m. 28 29 30 NOVEMBER 1982 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Planning CATV Commission Parks&Recreation Commission 7:45p.m 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Human Resources 1 2 3 4 Commission 7:30 p.m. 5 6 Cit Council Community y Development VETERANS'DAY Meeting Commission CITY OFFICES 7 8 7:30 P.m. 9 7:30 P.m. 10 11 CLOSED 12 13 Appeals Planning Charter Commission Parks&Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission Housingg& 7:30 p.m. Environmental Quality 7:30 m. Authority 7:30 14 15 16 Commission 7:30 p.m. 17 P 18 thoy 7:3o m 19 20 City Council Energy THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY Meeting Commission DAY CITY OFFICES 21 22 7 30 p.m. 23 7:30 p.m. 24 25 CITY OFFICES 26 CLOSED 27 CLOSED Appeals Commission 28 29 30 7:30 p.m. DECEMBER 1982 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Human Resources Commission 7:30 p.m. 1 2 3 4 CCATV ity Council Planning Commission 7:45 p.m. Meeting Commission Housing and 7:30 P.m. 7:30 p.m. Redevelopment 5 6 7 8 9 Authority 7:30 p.m 10 11 Appeals Commission 7:30 p.m. Charter CommunityCommission Development . 7:30 p.m 12 13 14 Commission 7:30 p.m. 15 16 17 18 City Council Environmental Planning HOLIDAY Meeting 7:30 p.m. Quality Commission CITY OFFICES Parks&Recreation Commission 730 p.m 7:30 p.m. CLOSED 19 20 7:30 P.m. 21 22 23 24 25 Appeals Commission 7:30 p.m. HOLIDAY Energy CITY OFFICES 26 27 28 Commission 7:30 P.m 29 30 31 CLOSED DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE News From The /AFridley Police Department Baby Sitting Clinic To Be Held Again In October New Crime Prevention " Program For Fridley Schools The Special Operations Unit of the Fridley Police Depart- ment in cooperation with Fridley Community Education is again sponsoring the Babysitting Clinic for both boys and In a continuing effort to further the comprehensive crime girls in grades 4-6. The four sessions will be October 4, 6, 11 prevention program in the community,a number of programs and 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Community Education have been developed for the Fridley elementary schools.The Center. Fridley Police Department is working in active cooperation with the schools to increase student understanding of Police The first session,an introduction to the babysitting course, Department members as specialized community resource will include a film and a discussion on child development. people.It is their hope that the educational experience and the First Aid is the topic of the second session.The students will information exchanged in the school setting will prove to be learn by demonstration and practice the first aid procedures beneficial to the students,the schools,our Police Department for artificial respiration,bleeding,choking,poisoning,shock and the community as a whole. and burns.We will wrap up the discussion of first aid during Liz Haglin and Barb Zandlo Hutchinson of the Special the first hour of the third session. The second hour of that Operations Unit of the Police Department recently met with session will be a visit from a Fridley police officer and fireman. They will discuss the appropriate action to take in case of an the elementary principals and presented a structured program emergency.W e will conclude the fourth session of the Baby- for their approval. The program includes Bicycle Safety, sitting Clinic with a discussion on child care. This topic Grade 1 and Personal Safety, Grade 1 and 4; Shoplifting, includes mealtime,diapering,bedtime,bathtime and general Grade 2 and 5;Self-Esteem and Positive Assertiveness,Grade discipline. 3;Vandalism,Grade 5 and 6; and Drug Education,Grade 6. They will be used during the coming year on a trial basis,with Every student who successfully completes the eight hours of further modifications made as needed. training will be awarded a card certifying their attendance at Ms. Haglin will be responsible for the presentations of the all the required sessions. programs.She will also be available as a resource person in Due to a limited enrollment of 25 students, we encourage the elementary schools for any problems/questions dealing interested participants to register as soon as possible by with the programs mentioned, concerns about a particular calling Community Education at 571-6000, ext.223.There is child,new programs needed and so on. no charge for the Babysitting Clinic. KEEPYOUR FAMILY MEDICINE SANITARY SEWER BACKUP CHEST UP TO DATE If the sanitary sewer in your residence ever begins to back up into the basement, please notify the Public Medicines deteriorate with age,particularly when exposed Works Department-Maintenance Division immediately. to heat,air,moisture and light.So—clean out your medicine An inspection will be performed by our sewer personnel cabinet periodically and dispose of those old medicines safely. to determine if the problem is in the homeowner's sewer • An medicine that has changed color,formed a residue at service or the City sewer line.This quick action could Y the bottom of the bottle oris more than two years old. prevent unnecessary water damage. If your sewer backs up or you have further questions, • Aspirins that are crumbly or that give off a vinegary odor. please call 571-3450.After hours call the Police Depart- • Hydrogen peroxide that no longer bubbles vigorously when ment,571-3457. applied. Also during this time of year,it is a good idea to pour a • Antiseptic solutions that have become cloudy(unless the small pail of water into the floor drain(s)in your home. label says this is OK) or that have a solid residue at the The water in the drain's trap may have evaporated over bottom. the winter months, allowing minor offensive odors to • Milk of magnesia that has become caked. escape into the basement. • Ointments or salves that have separated,developed spots As an additional measure to ensure the sanitary sewer or become discolored. lines remain open, it is requested that you notify the Public Works Maintenance Division,571-3450,Ext.157 • Nose drops that have become cloudy or have developed a whenever you have your home service line roto-rooted. sediment. We will inspect the main line to ensure that any roots or • Eyewash or eye drops left over from treating any eye debris freed are removed from the system and will not disorder(fungus growth may develop in these). catch or block the line at another location. Your assistance in this precautionary measure is desired,and your down stream neighbors will appreciate this assistance. Fall 1982 City of Fridley Page 5 i News From The ' FridleyFire Department TIPS TO PREVENT FIRE DEPARTMENT CHIMNEY FIRES ACQUIRES NEW EQUIPMENT After improper installation,the most common cause of fire The latest addition to the Fridley Fire Department's arsenal of related to wood heating is negligent operation and main- fire fighting equipment is a new 1250 gallons per minute pumper. i tenance.The most common item overlooked is the buildup of The big diesel powered Ford designed by the members of the creosote and soot deposits inside the chimney. Fridley Fire Department incorporates safety features for the crew as well as new fire fighting capabilities.Two of the more Chimney fires are not difficult to detect and usually involve: important fire fighting features are a built-in foam eduction flames and sparks coming out of the chimney,a roaring sound system and the ability to pump into large(4"diameter)hose. much like a jet plane,the stovepipe glowing red,flames visible Safety features include a new all-enclosed cab and a pump in the stovepipe through small holes or cracks and vibration of operator's station that has no hose connections.The estimated the stovepipe. life of the big$90,000 machine is 25 years. Chimney fires are dangerous because flue temperatures can exceed 2,000°F.Any improper clearance can cause a combus- tible to ignite and start the surrounding structure on fire.Even rtryr` � ../�►^ with the proper installation these type of temperatures can damage chimneys by causing hairline cracks in masonry and distortion or warping of metal chimneys. There are two ways to avoid chimney fires: (1) do not let creosote build up to a point where a chimney fire is possible,(2) do not have hot fires started by burning household trash, m i cardboard or Christmas tree branches. Keeping chimneys and pipes clean is the best precaution and also improves its energy efficiency because excess creosote is an insulator.When the buildup of creosote is greater than 1/8" thick,the chimney should be cleaned.To measure this deposit, i a direct inspection is required, and elbow grease is the only. effective method to remove the deposits.There is no definite rule of when to clean or inspect a chimney but airtight stoves seem to generate the most creosote as do smokey fires with low � flue temperatures. The use of seasoned hardwood does not eliminate creosote;the most critical factor is the flue temper- ature.This temperature should be above 300° F.to create the New Fire Department Pumper Truck. least amount of creosote. These general precautions should be followed. Do not use ABOUT ARSON lighter fluid,kerosene or gasoline to light a fire.Warn children � not to operate or play near open fires or hot surfaces.Be careful Fortunately,arson is not a large problem in Fridley at this when working around a fire or hot stove as some clothing is time. This is not to say that we should not be concerned or i extremely flammable. Every home should have a working dismiss all thoughts about this type of fire. smoke detector(a good idea would be to install an extra smoke detector in the attic),and every home owner should have a fire The arson loss for Fridley for 1980 was about$12,900 and extinguisher. last year(1981)the loss was down to about$8,500. Many of i these fires are grass and dumpster-type fires.This type of fire, In case of a fire the recommended emergency actions are as normally started by juveniles,is of little danger if discovered i follows.Believe your smoke detector if it activates and check and extinguished,early, and that's why the loss was signifi- out your entire house.If a fire is discovered,alert all the people cantly less. in the house and get them out.Call the fire department,and if All fires in this City are investigated and their cause i the fire is small, and you have the proper equipment try to determined as accidental, negligent or suspicious. All suspi- extinguish it. cious fires are thoroughly investigated by the Fire and Police There is no such thing as a perfectly safe system. The Departments and any suspects are fully prosecuted. � education of people who heat with wood concerning the Constant help and cooperation is needed and generally importance of the installation of code approved chimneys, received from the public,police and courts,but,unfortunately, proper clearances and the importance of maintaining a clean arson is normally committed at night or inside empty chimney can obviously lead to a safer fire and a warm home. buildings,so witnesses are few. This crime can be kept under control only if citizens of this community keep constant watch over suspicious activities and are willing to come forward with information concerning fire causes. Minnesota Arson Hot Line (612)645-8882 Page 6 City of Fridley Fall 1982 NEWS FROM THE FRIDLEY a° PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT �� , y{ CITY OF FRIDLEY Street Flooding HYDRANT FLUSHING In the fall when the leaves are turning color and lying in the :I SCHEDULE street, street flooding can occur. The City's street sweeping program is scheduled to start in September and continue until November.In the interim,you can assist in ensuring that your :�>:, f, w ' street,driveway or yard is not flooded by removing of the leaves, 11,s sticks and debris that accumulate at each storm sewer catch basin located at the curb line of the street.A few minutes of your _ time to remove the debris that has built up along the curb will - allow the water to pass and enter the storm sewer system, without flooding your property.Thank you for your assistance 1. E - and patience. AR3 F,. _ -E s I AH 2`-. .r Winter Versus Your Mailbox �� }` Soon the winter snows will be upon us, and again the City snowplows will accidentally destroy mailboxes. Sometimes j �� '� �� j '% -�� ,_� the weight of the snows plowed onto the boulevard will crush a L4_` poorly installed mailbox. In many cases, the box is not at r - A proper height or distance from the curb.Your cooperation is requested to check your mailbox to see that it is properly l� placed. The mouth of the mailbox should be in line with the face or au front of the curb.Boxes should be installed with the bottom of the box between 3'/2 and 4'/2 feet above the roadway. (See h r� illustration below.) 7-+ _ h �f� k In areas where snow removal is a problem, the use of a semi-arch or extended arm type of support is suggested.(See illustration.)This design allows snowplows to sweep near or under mailboxes without damage to supports and results in providing easy access to the boxes by carriers and customers. -- I Also a new energy absorbing(knock down)mailbox support _ system is now available on the market.For more information I ' FLUSHING SCHEDULE on this mailbox system, please contact the Public Works AIG 1 _ � + The City of Fridley will flush hydrants Department at 571-3450,Ex. 157. during the month of October.No flushing will be done on Saturday or Sunday. The flushing may create a disturbance \ ^T� in the watermains and may cause dark, colored water.Although the water is safe for human consumption,there is the danger of staining clothing if you are washing clothes.Please make note of the week the maintenance crews will be flushing your D - area. �n - If you have any questions,please call - tY .571-3450,extension 157. _ _ •SCHEDULE AREA 1 OCTOBER 4-8 AREA 2 OCTOBER 12-15 Feor+r of sx scol 4III __d AREA 3 OCTOBER 18-22 ,7°„me� AREA 4 OCTOBER 25-29 FACE *Estimated Dates 1_.f«t Assessor's Corner The second half of your 1982 Property Tax is due October 31, 1982.Inasmuch as that is on Sunday this year,payment will be accepted Monday, November 1. Taxes not paid by then will incur a penalty. STANDARD PLATE MAILBOX REPLACEMENT Fall 1982 City of Fridley Page 7 FALL NEWSLETTER MUNICIPAL CHANNEL CONTINUES TO EXPAND CITY OF FRIDLEY Channel 30,the municipal access cable television channel 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. continues to expand its scope and means of programming to FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 better serve the citizens of Fridley. CITY COUNCIL Programming cablecast over Municipal Channel 30 consists Mayor ................................... William J. Nee of 1)Daily cycles of videotext messages describing the time, place and purpose of public meetings and describing activities Councilman-at-Large ..................Robert Barnette and resources available to Fridley citizens through various Councilman 1st Ward ............... Edward Hamernik City Departments; 2) Taped programs from a variety of Councilman 2nd Ward ...............Dennis Schneider sources dealing with topics of a public information nature, Councilman 3rd Ward............ Edward J. Fitzpatrick e.g., "Survival In A Winter Storm"; 3) Live City Council CITY MANAGER ........................ Nasim M. Qureshi Meetings; and 4)Original programs produced by City Staff. Two hours of taped programs are shown daily at Noon, 6 Editor ...................................... Robert Penaloza p.m. and 10 p.m. with videotext messages making up the CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY remaining 20-18 hours per day. Programs are also available for cablecasting upon request during regular business hours. Administrative Offices- Civic Center ............571-3450 Call Fridley City Hall,571-3450,ext.184 for more information. Office Hours-8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ... Monday through Friday Here are some of the programs available for cablecasting on Police (24 Hours- Non Emergency) .............571-3457 Municipal Channel 30. FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY...........427-1212 1. U of M Independent Study Classes A)"The Constitution&What It Means Today" B)"Too Much Law?" 2. Infinity's Child In This Issue . . . 3. Los Alamos: City on a Hill • Three-Month Calendar of Public Events 4. Geothermal: Energy From Hot Dry Rocks 5. Our Town is Burning Down • Fridley Center City Project 6. Target for Antares 7. Galaxy M104 • Cable TV Information 8. National Economy Quiz 9. State Legislatures • Election '82 Information 10. Fridley/Fourmies • And Much More 11. CATV In Fridley 12. Springbrook Nature Center-In the Beginning 13. National Water Safety Test 14. The National ANOKA COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS 15. Consensus forDomain Concern WORKSHOP, INCr. 16. In the Beginning:The Grand Canyon 17. Growing Up Together Everyone's Television Channel 12 or ETC 12 is the name 18. Disaster: Before it Hits Home given to the public access channel in Fridley. This is the 19. One Person Too Late community's channel which individuals and groups use to 20. White Water Primer play their programs for their community.The Anoka County 21. A Margin For Error Communications Workshop is a nonprofit,tax-exempt organiz- 22. Age of Alaska ation that facilitates the use of the channel.At the Workshop, 23. Capacity For Growth we have classes to train people how to use video equipment.We 24. Tennis Tips from Tracy Lee will teach you how to make your own television programs 25. More than Coffee and Donuts which can then be seen on Fridley's own television channel 12. 26. Breaking the Barriers Introduction to Portable Video,Part I is an introduction to 27. Watersafe using portable video equipment. There will be hands-on 28. Ready for the Worst training and certification for usage. 29. Chain of Life:The Aleutian Islands 30. Lake Trout Story Portable Video Skills, Part II is a skills building class for 31. Great Lakes Chronology persons who have completed Part I. Participants will be 32. Basic Computer Hardware introduced to theory of single portable camera production. 33. Basic Sailing Techniques Introduction to Studio Production, Part I provides partici- 34. Whitewater pants with the basic skills to operate cameras, audio board, _ 35. America's Wetlands switcher and video recorders. 1 REPLY CARD Studio Production Skills,Part 11 is a skills building class for I persons who have completed Part I. Participants will be I BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS: 1 1 introduced to theories of pre and post production planning. This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office El very Informative 1 the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave.N.E. ❑Worthwhile Advanced Studio with Editing is for persons who have I civic information to the Citi- Fridley,MN 55432 ❑Of Little Value 1 completed Studio I and II and have produced three programs. oFridlyo would Iike o kwthinkof the connMENrs: _ 1 This session stresses theory of script writing, continuity, 1 contents. Are we covering producing and skills necessary for editing. areas of interest to you? Are 1 Class Fees: ACCW Members 1 be helpful to yo that would -- 1 $ 4.00 p you? Sugges- Nonmembers $ 12.00 1 tions,comments,criticism? or volunteer time ACCW Memberships: Regular $ 12.00 1 This can be returned with your water hill. DATE_ _ 1 Student $ 6.00 1 Seniors $ 6.00 1 NAME------, Nonvoting: Nonprofit $100.00 (optional) - 1 Organizational $100.00 1 1 Sponsoring $250.00 1 ADDRESS I Patron $500.00 I (optional) _ --- ____I