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Fridley's entry into the fastest
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100 Twin Drive-In
Remembered
Blanche the elephant was a success.
So was Slim Jim and his sidekick the .
Vagabond Kid as they perched atop the
snackbar wailing country-western songs
into the night. And of course, the three
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week Disney festival, complete with
Mickey Mouse, was always dynamite.
These are just some of the memories
held by Gerry Herringer, former owner
of the 100 Twin Drive-In. The drive-in, 3
which was sold in 1985, will soon be
transformed into a major corporate
research campus, unlike anything cur-
rently in the Twin Cities.
But back in the fall of 1950, it was
just a drive-in theatre. It held 500 cars,
had one screen (80 feet wide), and the
price of a movie was sixty cents. z
There were also ushers in white over-
alls to escort your car to a spot,hook up o
your speaker, and escort you out when
the movie ended. A typical 1950's car hop serving food.
And there was a walk-up concession
stand. But you really didn't have to
walk anywhere. Car hops took your
order and brought it to you. When you And right from the start, Bob Brazil And who knows- maybe on a sum-
wanted food, you flashed your lights. was there. He was there the night it mer's night, as drivers pass that plot of
opened, as an usher. Later he became land where for thirty years romances
Food wasn't all that different then. the manager. Much of the quality and bloomed on and off the screen, where
There were hamburgers and soft drinks uniqueness of 100 Twin was because of cowboys sang ballads and monsters
and potato chips. The only real dif- his personal care and attention. He was, lurked in shadows, they just might hear
ference was that hotdogs were hotdogs, as Gerry Herringer said, "the one who a still-playing movie melody.
not brats or weiners or mile-longers. made it special."
There was no pizza.
It was the time just after World War Throughout their years of ownership,
Two: a time of veterans home from the the Herringers received many offers to
war and lots of babies. Drive-in theater sell the land. But always, as Herringer Assessoes Corder
was a cheap source of family entertain- noted, the offers were "something less
ment. At the 100 Twin, the double than the land deserved. We wanted The Assessor's value of the 10,500
feature was usually a western and a something worthy of the location. parcels of property in Fridley
comedy. Parents piled their pajama- Something that in the years ahead, is . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$975,000,000.
clad kids into the station wagon along When we drove by, we could look at The 700 parcels belonging to schools,
with the family dog. "Father's Little with pride." churches and the government, exempt;
Dividend" starring Spencer Tracey was They won't be disappointed. Nor will from taxes, are valued at
a 100 Twin classic. the residents of Fridley. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $130,000,000'
The remaining $845,000,000 taxable
value is compromised of:
Tourism Bureau Names Executive Director Residential. . . . . . . . . . . . .$580,000,000
Commercial/Industrial . .$265,000,000
Charles Cook was named executive His first task, he said, was to let peo-
director of the new North Metro Con- ple know about the north metro area If you plan to leave for an extended
vention and Tourism Bureau. The through advertising and shows, such as vacation over the first of he year,when
Bureau involves three cities: Fridley, motor coach shows. Cook noted that the homestead cards are mailed out,
Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center. Its studies reveal the majority of tourists please stop in at he Assessor's office to
purpose is to promote the northern come to cities to shop and eat. He plans verify your homestead for 1987.
suburbs. on promoting the restaurants, shops,
State laws were revised this year and
COOk has OVeT twenty yearS of eXperi- and natural resources in the tri-city area require the social security number of
ence in industrial management. For the by working closely with the Fridley each named owner of a homestead pro-
mber of Comerce as well as
het several
ye Bloomington Cowasn ent ongeand her of aother Chambers of Commerce. with
perty, on he homestead verification.
Visitors Bureau.
PAGE 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1986
Mime Program Teaches Children
About Sexual Abuse
"This is Peck The program is basically educational,
Peck is a he, Peck is a she, but sometimes, as a result of the class, w}
Peck is you, Peck is me. incidents of sexual abuse surface. These
Peck doesn't talk much, cases are carefully investigated by °
But has lots of feelings. . . . . specially trained police and staff from
So begins Allison Krehbiel's program Anoka County Social Services.
on sexual assault. The children, sixth Krehbiel, who is working on her
graders, sit in rapt attention as Krehbiel Master's Degree at the University of
puts on mime makeup and tells them the Minnesota, is a crime prevention
story of Peck. specialist with the Fridley police depart-
Krehbiel began the program last year. ment. She became interested in the use of h
Through the use of music and mime, she drama therapy as an undergraduate. Her
teaches the students to trust their feel- past experience includes working with
ings. She tells them that if someone hurts delinquent boys and in a shelter for
them, they should tell this "secret". . . abused children.
and they should keep telling until some- Krehbiel also teaches school programs
one believes them. which deal with vandalism and drug
After the program, the children ask education. In the future, she plans on
questions. Additionally, Krehbiel has developing programs about issues that Allison Krehbiel stands before
them answer questions from a hand-out. affect today's teenagers, such as date an easel putting on makeup
No names are required on the paper and rape. For further information, call the before the start of her sexual
the children are free to write or draw police department at 571-3450, ext. 174. abuse prevention program.
whatever they wish.
City Budget
Reflects Decrease
BRIEFLY The 1987 Fridley budget reflects a Opticom Installed in
■ ■ ■ 1.8%decrease from the'86 one.The end Fridley Intersections
of Federal revenue sharing for communi-
ty improvements is responsible for the Opticom is the latest equipment added
decrease. to Fridley's police and fire department
The repeal of the Revenue Sharing Act vehicles. It is an emergency vehicle
Fridley Charter takes effect on December 31st, 1986. preemption system, meaning that it pro-
Commission Seeks There is strong support for reauthoriza- vides a "green corridor" for approach-
Members tion of the Act in the House of Represen- ing emergency vehicles.
tative, but it's unlikely the program will Here's how it works: a strobe light,at-
Applications are being accepted for continue. tached to the top of the vehicle, emits a
membership on the Fridley Home Rule Traditionally, Fridley received about pulsating beam of light which signals a
Charter Commission to fill a number of $200,000 from the Federal program.The receptor at the intersection. The traffic
recent vacancies. The fifteen member City has adjusted its budget in anticipa- lights then change so that the emergency
commission meets eight times a year to tion of the decrease. vehicle gets the green light.
review and amend the City Charter. Opticom was designed to improve the
Members serve for four years upon ap- safety of emergency vehicles approach-
pointment by the Chief Judge of the Disability Council Seeks ing intersections. Currently, the five
District Court. The only legal require- most critical intersections are involved.:
ment for membership is that the can- New Members Mississippi and East River Road
didate be an eligible voter in Fridley. The Anoka County Area Council for Mississippi and Hwy 47 (University Ave.)
Those interested should submit a letter Persons will Disabilities (ACACPD) Mississippi and Hwy 65 (Central Ave.)
of application and a resume to: Susan seeks Fridley volunteers for membership. University Ave. and 73rd
Jackson, Chairperson, Fridley Charter This organization serves as an advisory University Ave. and 57th
Commission, 6431 University Avenue, board to the North Suburban Consumer Future plans include seventeen other
N.E., Fridley, MN 55432. Applications Advocates for the Handicapped. Fridley intersections, which will be done in
will be forwarded to the Chief Judge representatives on the ACACPD are re- stages.
who will make the appointments. commended by the Mayor. For further
For futher information contact Bill information, contact Bill Hunt at
Hunt, at 571-3450, ext. 152. 571-3450, ext. 152.
SENIOR CITIZENS
"What are your needs & interests?"
Dear Fridley Senior (age 55 & over):
The Fridley Senior Citizen Center Advisory Board is interested in you and seeks your input for future
direction of senior program opportunities in our community. Our goal is to expand the scope of services
and activities available to the seniors in Fridley. To accomplish this we need your assistance.
We ask that you spend a few minutes completing the following survey. Check those ideas and responses
that are important to you, and feel free to include any comments you wish. Your responses and comments
are important to the development of the senior program. Please return this survey to the City of Fridley
Recreation Office by January 9, 1987.
This is a very exciting time for seniors in Fridley, as we all anticipate increased services and new
opportunities. With the addition of a full-time Senior Coordinator position the City will work closely with
the Senior Center Advisory Board in providing a comprehensive program for all seniors in this community.
Thanks so much for your time and interest.
Sincerely,
Senior Citizens Advisory Board
NOTE: As added incentive for completing and returning this survey the Senior Center Advisory Board is
going to have a drawing on January 14, 1987 for a $100.00 cash prize. To be eligible all you have to do is
complete the survey, fill in your name and address and return to the Fridley Recreation Office by January
9th. You do not have to be present to win the grand prize drawing, but must be a Fridley resident, age 55
or older.
POTENTIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES SURVEY
A. Volunteer Opportunities YES NO
1. Do you think an active volunteer program is needed at a Senior Center?
2. Should volunteers at a Senior Center be primarily senior citizens?
3. Do you have a skill or trade you would like to share?
If YES, please list:
4. Would you volunteer to do light mailings of office work?
5. Would you volunteer to work on major events or fundraising?
If YES, list type of events:
6. Would you volunteer to be a member of a hospitality team (seniors who send
cards and greet new seniors in the community and welcome seniors to Senior
Center Events).
B. Activity Suggestions
Please check the programs that would interest you the most.
( ) Discussion Groups ( ) Theater
( ) Discussion Groups with Speakers ( ) Cribbage
( ) Whist ( ) Bridge
( ) Bingo ( ) 500
( ) Dances ( ) Special Holiday Programs
( ) Dancing Lessons ( ) Special Events and Dinners
( ) Square Dancing ( ) Craft Group
( ) Ceramics ( ) Craft Lessons
( ) Art Classes (painting, watercolor, etc.) ( ) Wood Carving
( ) Pool Tournament ( ) Greenhouse Projects
( ) Tours and Trips ( ) Kitchen Band
( ) Golf Tournaments ( ) Chorus Group
( ) Golf Lessons ( ) Horseshoes
( ) Film Group ( ) Book Group
( ) Photography Classes ( ) Farmers Market
( ) Photography club ( ) Fashion Shows
( ) Bird Watching Group ( ) Doll Club
( ) Antique Club ( ) Exercise Classes
( ) Other: ( ) Clown Club, Laugh-Ins, etc.
C. Direct Service Projects
Please check the services that you believe to be important.
( ) Transportation Program ( ) Telecare
(Please Specify:)
Medical appointments ( ) Phone Care/Lifeline
Shopping ( ) "I'm Okay"
Senior Center ( ) Shared Housing
Senior Nutrition ( ) Senior Nutrition
( ) Senior Support Groups ( ) Befrienders
( ) Foster Grandparent Program ( ) Senior Outreach Services (CAP)
( ) More frequent blood pressure checks ( ) Food Stamps
How frequently? ( ) Senior High Rise
( ) Legal Assistance Programs ( ) HUD Housing
( ) Companion ( ) Buslines (MTC)
( ) Day Care ( ) Homemaking
Groups/Classes: (Please specify) ( ) Chore Services
[Seniors call Chore when they need
( ) Stroke Club (Unity Med. Ctr.) odd jobs done at home and Chore
sends someone to complete the
( ) MS job.]
( ) Alzeheimers (Mercy Support Group) ( ) Meals on Wheels
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( ) Caregivers (Redeemer)
For further information on Direct
( ) Diabetic Classes Service Programs, call 571-1304.
D. Miscellaneous
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1. What else would you like to see offered?
2. What could you contribute to make this a more successful program?
3. What would have to occur in order for the Fridley Senior Center to be a source of socializing and recreation
for you?
4. How are you finding out about upcoming events at the Senior Center?
( ) Word of Mouth ( ) Fridley Recreation Activity Brochure
( ) Senior Newsletter ( ) Senior Center Bulletin Board
( ) Dist. 14 Comm. Ed. Bulletin ( ) Other:
5. Please check your appropriate age category:
( ) 55 - 59 ( ) 60 - 64 ( ) 65 - 69 ( ) 70 - 74 ( ) 75+
Not required, but to be eligible for grand prize drawing and notified of upcoming events, please fill out the
following:
NAME: PHONE:
ADDRESS:
(street) (city) (zip)
If you would like to receive the Fridley Senior Newsletter (a free, monthly publication), please check here: ( )
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Tear out and return by January 9, 1987
Fridley Recreation Office
6431 University Avenue NE
Fridley, MN 55432
WINTER 1986 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 5
Mediation: People Solving People Problems
Consider this: The Feiffermutts keep volved but hardly on a par with murder Other funding will come from busi-
their junk cars and broken appliances in or drug trafficking. nesses, organizations, and foundations.
their front yard. Next door, neighbor It's for this reason that the state The task force will set up a non-profit
Alvin Niddly is nervous about a mos- legislature,in 1981,made funds available corporation with board members select-
quito epidemic in addition to his proper- for pilot mediation programs.Mediation ed from throughout the county. It will
ty being devalued. So he sends over a programs are non-profit organizations establish administrative procedures,train
Salvation Army truck— anonymously. with trained volunteers who assist the volunteers, and select mediation sites.
The Feiffenmutts send it back and a few disputing parties in working out their McCauley said there would be no charge
hours later, add a broken couch to the own solutions. In so doing, they reduce for the mediation services and, except
heap. What can be done? neighborhood tension and free up police for the staff coordinator, all mediators
Or consider this: Homer wants his and court time. It is important to note would be volunteers.
yard to be a natural habitat, so he stops that no mediation occurs if either party Said McCauley, "The goal is to set up
mowing and lets the weeds, gophers and refuses it. a center for county residents to use—a
poison ivy take over. Fred, next door, This summer,the Fridley City Council means and a place where people can
keeps his lawn crew-cut trim. Fred calls passed a resolution supporting the pro- solve their differences. It's objective is to
Homer an ecology freak and Homer gram. To date, eight Anoka County help relieve congested court calendars
calls Fred a hater of planet earth. They cities have approved the concept. Lonni and give police departments and citizens
both call the police. What can be done? McCauley;a mediator with the Brooklyn an alternative in solving conflicts."
These are just two examples of the Center mediation project and a resident For further information on the media-
numerous conflicts we all encounter. of Coon Rapids, is the force behind the tion project, call Bill Hunt at 571-3450,
Conflicts which really aren't meant for project. She is asking each city to budget ext. 152.
the courts. They're serious to those in- 5¢ per capita for the project for 1987.
Recycling of Trash Soon to be Mandatory
Changes are happening in the way we Fridley was the first city in Anoka FRIDLEY RECYCLING
SCHEDULE& MAP
dispose of our solid waste. In fact, the County to offer curbside recycling.
entire Twin Cities metropolitan area is Items that can be recycled are news-
changing its approach to solid waste dis- papers, glass bottles and jars, steel,
posal because of rapidly filling landfills. aluminum, bi-metal cans, and card-
board, which must be placed in paper
The Metropolitan Waste Manage- bags or boxes. These are collected once
ment Act says no unprocessed trash can a month,on Fridays. The city is split In-
go into metro area landfills after 1990. to three sections so which Friday ~
For Fridley, this means that by 1988, depends on your location. s
the City will be responsible for 16076 of ' AREA 3_x AREA 2 0 AREA 1 s
SORT is located behind Columbia o: o 0
the waste that is to be diverted from Arena, next to the city garage. In addi- 0 4th s 3rd 2nd •
landfills. Currently, about 50/0 of ea Frldayt Friday Friday
tion to the recycling of paper, glass andIt
household waste is diverted. cans, there is a compost site and an oil ' = _
tank so you can recycle your leaves and _+ a
In the very near future all citizens will car oil along with other materials. >
have to recycle their wastes. Glass, Under consideration is the collection of
paper, cans and hazardous materials
hazardous wastes such as paint thin-
such as oil, paint thinner, and insec- ners, pesticides, tires and batteries. If
ticides will be separated. How this will this proposal is accepted,the Minnesota
be enforced is anyone's guess. Certainly pollution Control Agency would collect
garbage haulers will play a large role. In the materials at specific times through-
the future,households might be charged out the year and dispose of them. ►lot-•r .tatting
additional fines by the haulers for gar- at 7;30 on.
bage not separated. The SORT Recycling center is open
Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m.
Fridley already supports a recycling to 4 p.m. and is located on 71st Ave.
program called SORT (Save Our N.E., about a block East of University
Recyclable Trash)and a curbside recycl- Ave. For information about SORT or
ing program called "Friday in Fridley", the curbside recycling program, call
as well as a City Hall program which re- Myra Gibson at City Hall, 571-3450,
cycles office paper. ext. 170.
PAGE 6 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1986
CITY CALENDAR - WINTER 1986
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 Human 5 6
Parks&Rec Energy Resources
Commission Commission Commission
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
Curbside
Planning Recycling
City Council Commission HRA Area 1
14 15 16 Environmental 17 18 19 Curbside 20
W Quality Comm. Cable TV Recycling
Appeals Comm. Commission Area 2
21 22 23 24 25 26 Curbside 27
W Recycling
Area 3
ACity Council Holiday Holiday
28 29 30 31
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3
Holiday
Human
4 5 City Council 6 7 8 Resources 9 Curbside 10
N Parks&Rec Planning Commission Recycling
Commission Commission HRA Area 1
11 12 13 14 15 16 17
Curbside
Charter Appeals Cable TV Recycling
Commission Commission Commission Area 2
18 19 20 21 22 23 24
Environmental Curbside
Quality Recycling
Holiday. . Commission Area 3
25 26 27 28 29 30 31
Energy Planning
City Council Commission Commission
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Human
Parks&Rec Appeals Resources
Commission Commission Commission
8 9 10 11 12 13 Curbside 14
00
Planning Recycling
City Council Commission HRA Area 1
15 16 17 Environmental 18 19 20 21
Quality Comm. Curbside
Appeals Cable TV Recycling
Holiday Commission Commission Area 2
22 23 Charter 24 25 26 27 Curbside 28
W Commission Energy Planning Recycling
City Council Commission Commission Area 3
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Curbside recycling pickup dates are highlighted in gold.
The HRA and the Cable TV Commission meet at 7 p.m.
The City Council and other commissions meet at 7:30 p.m. !
WINTER 1986 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 7
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Donations Still Needed
Skiing. . . . for Tornado Damage
Fridley has numerous parks for cross- Shortly after the tornado struckSpringbrook Nature Center in July, a
country skiing.All trails are made by the fire damaged part of the interior in
skiers themselves. Among the more Winter Survival Course September. The center held a two day
popular places are Springbrook Nature Held at Nature Center Fall Festival which raised $2,500 toward
Center, Islands of Peace Park and along restoration. However, money is still
the Mississippi. For further information, Springbrook Nature Center will hold needed. For those interested in helping,
call the Park Department at 571-3450, winter survival classes in January. donations can be made directly to:
ext. 193. The D.N.R. course teaches basic sur- Springbrook Nature Center
vival techniques, such as building a Restoration Fund
Skating. . . . shelter, starting a fire, finding direction, 6431 University Ave., N.E.
how to design a survival kit, and how to Fridley, MN 55432
Fridley maintains eighteen skating prevent hypothermia. For further infor-
rinks, hockey and general, throughout mation, call the Nature Center at
the winter. These rinks are flooded, 571-3450, ext. 193.
swept and plowed daily. Eight of the
rinks have warming houses.
Rinks with warming houses:
1. Flanery, both hockey and general
2. Madsen, both hockey and general
3. Commons, two hockey rinks Z
4. Hayes School, both hockey and /
general z
5. Locke, both hockey and general
6. Ruth, both hockey and general
7. Stevenson School, both hockey and
general
8. Sylvan Y
Rinks without warming houses:
1. Jay
2. Meadowlands
3. Summit Square
4. Briardale � I
5. Creek Ridge
6. Glencoe
7. Hackmann
8. Logan
9. Plymouth
10. Edgewater Gardens
Classes. . . . ~0>
Check out the numerous indoor activi-
ties held through City Hall's Recreation WATCH OUT!
Department: volleyball, crafts, swim-
ming, holiday movies and a whole lot
more. Call 571-3450, ext. 120 for infor-
mation. SNOWFORTS WON'T STOP A SNOWPLOW
PAGE 8 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1986
tSnow Plowing
The City's snow plow crews try and
clear away the snow as soon as possible.
But often they are hindered by parked
cars. Remember: under City ordinance,
any vehicle parked on a street or
highway during or immediately after a
snowfall of two or more inches, can be
towed away without notice. The cost of
towing and storage is paid by the vehi-
S N OW cle's owner.
= PLOWING
DISTRICTS Fire Hydrants and Snow
Every second is critical when fighting
�� osburne Nd. a fire. So to ensure safety, all residents
", -^ are urged to keep the fire hydrants near
their home or business free from snow.
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73rd AA� �17_ O; After a snow fall,clear away five feet
on either side of the hydrant. If the
born < < hydrant is not on your property and
hasn't been cleared, please consider do-
J-1 ing it yourself. The time you save the
Fire Department could mean the dif-
ference between life and death.
O Mailboxes and Winter
The mailbox on the street curb is the
�',.4i i'r ' homeowner's property and responsibili-
/ ty. City crews try and clear the snow to
,o the curb line but sometimes the amount
O 0 of snow won't allow this. So please
V remove enough snow from around your
mailbox to let the mail carrier drive up
ALL DISTRICTS HAVE FOUR and deliver your mail. Your help is ap-
a 1b DIFFERENT STARTING POINTS predated.
WHICH ALTERNATE AFTER EACH
SNOW STORM.
SNOW EMERGENCY ROUTES ARE
PLOWED FIRST.
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Winter 1986 Newsletter CITY OF FRIDLEY CAR-RT-SORT
6431 University Ave. N.E. *BULK RATE
CITY OF FRIDLEY U.S. OSTAGE
Fridley, MN 55432 .
6431 University Avenue, N.E. PAID
Telephone: 5'71-3450 Minneapolis, MN
Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Permit No. 2886
Mayor . .. .. . .. .. .. .. ... ...... . . .. .. .. .William J.Nee
Councilmember-at-large..(MQ1 IdnParY) .. . . .Robert Barnette
Councilmember-at-large. .(aete,)aq,,a,.rl.. ..Nancy Jorgenson
Councilmember 1st Ward .. .. . ... . ... ..Brian Goodspeed
Councilmember 2nd Ward . .. . ... . ... ..Dennis Schneider
Councilmember 3rd Ward... .... ...Edward J.Fitzpatrick
City Manager ......... .. . .... ..... . .Nasim M.Qureshi POSTAL P AT R O N
Editor .. ..... .......... ........... .. .Marcia Dinneen
CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY
Administrative Offices/Civic Center..... ..... ..571-3450
Office Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mon.- Fri.
Hotline(activities&after hours) .. . .. .. .... .. ..571-9397
Police(24 Hours-Non Emergency) .. . ... . .... ..571-3457
FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY................911