1987 Spring CITYOF FRIDLEY _ Spring Newsletter 1987
_ NO. 54
Neighborhood Watch
Program Is A
Deterrent to Crime
ridley does not have a high crime (Note: Fire escape procedures should Should a burglary occur, the police
rate. Current figures show a total be considered prior to installation of send out a crime alert letter to the Block
of 288 burglaries for residential and double cylinder locks.) Captains in that neighborhood. They in
commercial property in 1986. That's out Operation I.D. is another burglar turn hand out copies of the letter making
of 11,458 houses and businesses. Theft deterrent.This is a nation wide system in sure all neighbors are informed of the
and vandalism reflect similar low figures. which identification numbers- national, situation.
According to James Hill, Public Safe- state,city and personal-are engraved on- Block Captains are also notified by the
ty Director, one of the reasons for thisto valuables. If an item is stolen, police about any situation which might
low rate is the Fridley Police Depart- regardless of when or where it's found have an effect on the neighborhood:
ment's active approach to crime. He (another city, state, even another coun- vandalism, mail tampering, repeated
noted that the department has many pro- try), the engraved numbers identify it. reports of suspicious persons or activity,
grams which educate and emphasize Invisible marking can also be used, exposers, window peepers, and stranger
crime prevention. The Neighborhood and both of these tools are available to stranger assaults.
Watch Program is one such program. from the police. Currently Fridley has 34 neighbor-
Begun in 1978, it has reduced and Further discussions at the initial block hoods which are organized into
deterred crime in those areas where meeting revolve around ways neighbors Neighborhood Watch Programs. In
organized. It works by uniting neighbors can help each other. Among those men- these areas, crime has been deterred.
into an awareness of their neighborhood. tioned: being alert to neighborhood traf- No place is completely burglar proof.
When an area has been burglarized, fic, watching out for each other when But the intention of Fridley's program is
either the police suggest or the neighbors someone is away or on vacation, being to make neighbors aware and responsive
ask for help in organizing a Neighbor- aware of each other's habits such as to each other. In effect,they take control
hood Watch Program. A block meeting when someone leaves for work, being - not the criminal.
is planned with one of the neighbors alert to unusual noises, and calling the
volunteering their house as a gathering police when they see or hear anything
place for other neighbors and represen- suspicious.
tatives from the police department. At
this meeting, Crime Prevention Speci "Citizen participation IS an
ists discuss ways to prevent crime and important part of our police
safeguard the home and other valuables. department."
One effective measure is the use of the —James Hill
double cylinder lock, which requires two Public Safety Director
keys to work. A burglar cannot enter
through such a secured door.Or at least, Once the neighborhood is organized,
enter quickly. If he does manage to enter the neighbors decide on a Block Captain AF5–
through a window, he would have to who serves as a link between the neigh JMF
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leave the same way. This makes stealing borhood and the police department.
large items like TV sets or VCRs dif- Usually there are two Block Captains for
ficult. every fifteen houses.
PAGE 2 CITY OF FRIDLEY SPRING 1987
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low-income residents of single family
homes and duplexes. These crime pre- '-
vention measures, part of Fridley's L7th Avp [� --1
Crime Prevention Program, have been
made possible through recent Commu-
nity Development Block Grant funds.
The Bonney neighborhood (east of
University Ave., south of 61st Ave.) a
and the Hyde Park neighborhood(west Q
of University Ave., south of 61st Ave.)
are two areas proposed for crime pre- 6 9 4
vention organization. Implementation
will begin this spring and will include
crime prevention meetings and home
security surveys. Dead bolt locks and INSIDE INSIDE
other security hardware will be installed G
free of charge in homes that qualify for
the funds. Eligible homes in other _
Fridley neighborhoods may also receive e
the free security hardware. °
It is hoped that through these CDBG
funds, residential burglaries will be
reduced. For further information about m THUMB 1" BOLT
Fridley's Crime Prevention Program, TURN '
call Martha McDonell, Crime Preven-
tion Specialist at 571-3450, ext. 173. CYLINDER CYLINDER
DEADBOLT DEADBOLT
LOCK LOCK
Senior Center Reorganized
Fridley's Senior Citizen Center is In an effort to reach the more than activities such as dancing and bingo.
undergoing reorganization. Con- 4,000 Fridley senior citizens, ages 55 The Center serves area seniors, not
nie Thompson, the new program coor- and older, Thompson is streamlining just Fridley residents. There are no
dinator, is initiating many of the and reorganizing the Center. Through restrictions other than that one must be
changes in an effort to expand the such measures senior citizens will have 55 years of age or older. Most of the
Center's activities and make it more ac- control of the Center and more say in its programs are free or for a nominal
cessible. direction. charge. One does not have to be of any
Last December, this newsletter con- The Center offers numerous classes, economic level to participate in the
ducted a survey of the needs of senior such as on-going art classes in drawing, Center.
citizens. Of the 130 who responded, oils and water color offered by the If you are interested, call Connie
most indicated they would like to see North Suburban Center for the Arts. Thompson at the Senior Citizens
programs which are already in effect. There is the Chore/Home maintenance Center, located at 6085 Seven St., at
Said Thompson, "This tells me that the program, transportation to local shops 571-1304. And one final note, the $100
Center has what seniors want, but that on a routine basis, trips and tours, a prize offered in the survey was won by
they aren't aware of our programs." dining facility, legal advice, and many Ruth Chacey. Congratulations!
SPRING 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 3
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Mediation Training Begins
The Mediation Services for Anoka the philosophy of community mediation, three years, went from 50 cases the first
County will begin training to conflict theory and resolution. year to 200 this year. Said Irvine, "We
volunteers in March.The non-profit pro- It teaches the volunteers how to stay expect the Mediation Services for Anoka
gram helps disputing parties work out impartial in a conflict, how not to bring County to handle upwards of 100 cases
their own solutions by using trained their biases into the dispute. It deals with in our first year."
volunteers. the mediation process itself, helps the If you have a dispute or want to
Karen Irvine, Chair of the Board of volunteers identify the issues, what op- become involved with Mediation, con-
the newly organized Mediation program, tions are available for resolution and tact the Anoka County Mediation Ser-
said that people from all over the county what criteria to apply to these options. vice at 755-5300.
expressed interest in becoming volun- It trains them in techniques for media-
teers. At this time, only 25 will be train- tion,what to do if an impasse is reached,
ed. The rest may be used to help with and how to know if a law is involved. It
case developments or in other aspects of teaches them how to implement the
the program. mutually agreed upon resolution and
The training is a total of 24 hours and what to do if future problems develop.
is conducted by the Project Director, Finally, it shows them how to draft
Mediation Center staff, and mediation agreements.
professionals, such as attorneys. It en- The Brooklyn Center Mediation Pro-
compasses many areas and ranges from gram, which has been in existence for
1987 Spring Quarter Classes on Channel 13 • •
Fridley's Municipal Channel 13 will begin showing four 10-week independent study
courses on Monday, April 6th, along with Minnesota Issues, the University's public
affairs program. For viewer convenience,the classes are shown Wednesday evenings
and daytime hours. The classes may be taken for University credit through the
Department of Independent Study, 45 Westbrook Hall. For more information, call
624-0000. Monday:
10:30am - Analysis I
Wednesday Evenings: 12:30pm - Minnesota Issues
5:30 pm—Minnesota Issues.This weekly public affairs series focuses on local, state 2:30pm — Education of The
and national issues important to Minnesotans. Gifted and Talented
6:00 pm — Analysis I (Math 1211, 5 credits). Analytical geometry and calculus of Tuesday:
functions of one variable. 12:30pm - Minnesota Issues
6:30 pm—Education of the Gifted and Talented(EPsy 5690,3 credits). Origin and 2:30prn - Intro. to the Visual Arts
development of terms such as giftedness, creativity, genius, talent and intelligence;
current issues and trends. Thursday:
7:00 pm—Introduction to the Visual Arts(ArtH 1001,4 credits).Basic problems in 10:30am - Home Landscape
art. Visual art examples as basis for the study of the nature of art, problems of Gardening
design, materials and techniques. 12:30pm - Minnesota Issues
2:30pm - Analysis 1
7:30 pm — Landscape Gardening (Hort. 1010, 4 credits). Basic introduction to a
working knowledge of home landscape gardening and design. Friday:
10:30am - Intro. to the Visual Arts
Four programs on the nuclear arms race from the "Solutions for Survival" series 12:30pm - Minnesota Issues
will begin on March 2, 1987 at 5pm. 2:30prn - Home Landscape
For more information about the series call Municipal Channel 13 at 571-3450,ext. Gardening
184.
PAGE 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY SPRING 1987
Hazardous
Materials Response
Unit Based in �� '
Fridley
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I n a joint venture, five area cities '
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are outfitting a special hazardous
materials response unit which will be
based in Fridley. Fridley is furnishing ;
the truck which will serve the cities of
St. Anthony, Columbia Heights, Coon
Rapids, Fridley and Spring Lake Park. Fire fighter Rick Bisto-
The truck is outfitted with equipment ;� �� deau wears the new uni-
such as acid gas suits, patching kits for form of the Fridley Fire
leaks, neutralizers, absorbents, and air * k Department. Made of
sampling equipment. Nomex and lined with
Because of its extensive training in * Goretex, it has a vapor
hazardous materials, Fridley has set the barrier that allows the
standard for the other cities although < < body to breathe. The
each has had some training in hazar-
uniform also features a
dous materials. Said Fridley's Fire unique zipper which
Chief Bob Aldrich, "There's a good j allows for quick release in
degree of training already existent." case of emergencies.
This joint venture was approved by When fully equipped with
all five City Councils. helmet and air pack, a fire
fighter's gear weighs
seventy pounds.
Fridley is the first city in the northern suburbs to install the Opticom Emergency Vehicle System.
The Fridley Police and Fire Departments purchased the system for$32,000. Currently it is at five in-
tersections with plans for seventeen more. The system operates by means of a strobe light at-
tached to the top of a vehicle. The light emits a pulsating beam which signals a receptor at the in-
tersection. The traffic lights then change, providing a "green corridor" for the approaching
emergency vehicle.
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RECYCLING
UPDATE CITYOF
SPRING FRiDLLY
1987
WHY RECYCLE?
Recycle to Save Our Natural Resources
Landfills are rapidly filling up and new When new products are made from recycled
landfill sites are not easy to find because materials, less energy is used. Recycling
they not only take up valuable land, but saves 95% of the energy needed to make
have the potential to cause ground water aluminum, 75% of the energy needed to make
and soil contamination. The Minnesota steel, and 60% of the energy needed to make
Legislature has mandated that, beginning in new paper. Zhese valuable materials, that
1990 , no unprocessed waste will be would otherwise be landfilled, are
landfilled. Fridley is attempting to meet recovered so fewer resources are used up.
the regional goal of diverting 20% or more
of the solid waste currently generated,
from being landf illed by the year 1990.
"Friday in Fridley"
CURBSIDE RECYCLING PROGRAM
Since the start of the "Friday in Fridley" Curbside recycling program,
Fridley residents have diverted over 670 tons of recyclable material from
area landfills. In September 1986, Fridley hired a new recycling hauler-
Super Cycle. Super Cycle feels that with their specially designed trucks,
collection is more efficient.
WHAT MATERIALS ARE RECYCLABLE?
MATERIALS PREBMTIM
Newspaper: * Place in paper bags or bind with twine.
C t�SS * No glossy paper, magazines or supplements.
* No phonebooks.
CA Cans: * Aluminun & Bi-Metal beverage cans.
* Tin & Steel food cans.
* Rinse & separate by type.
* Place in paper bags.
Gly: * Clear, Brown & Green
* Rinse & separate by color.
* Place in paper bags.
* No need to remove lids, rings or labels.
Cardboard: * Corrugated only
* Flatten & bundle with twine.
* No glossy cardboard.
The CURBSIDE PROGRAM no lon er collects BATTERIES or OILI
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HOW CAN I PARTICIPATE 1987 CURBSIDE
IN THE PROGRAM? RECYCLING DATES
Determine what area you live in by using AREA 1 AREA 2 ARM 3
the map. Every Fridley resident who
lives in a 1 - 4 unit dwelling can MDNM Stinson Hwy. 65 Universityto to to
participate in the program just by Hwy. 65 University Miss. River
placing their recyclable materials at =
the curb by 8:00 can. Day -> 2nd Friday 3rd Friday 4th Friday
85th Ave. January 9 16 23
February 13 20 27 i1
CURBSIDE RECYCLING
SCHEDULE & MAP March 13 20 27 j
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Osborne Rd. C April 10 17 24 -
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December, collection is on the 1st, 2nd and
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3rd Fridays due to holidays occurring on the
4th Fridays.
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WHAT SHOULD I DO
IF I'M MISSED?
If you are missed, please call 571-3450
w j�r ext. 170 between 2 : 30 and 5 : 00 on
Friday, CR call Super Cycle at 224-5081
j� on Saturday morning, and your materials
Ilii will be picked up.
If you would like a FREE reminder sign ?? QUESTIONS??
for your block, pick one up at City CALL 571 -3450
Hall.
U-CAN/SORT
(Universal Can/Save Our Recyclable Trash)
DROP-OFF RECYCLING CENTER
Since the City's last publication, the SORT recycling site has under gone
some major changes in operation and appearance. 9be site is being operated by
Universal Can (formerly located on East River Road) , and with the new
company, comes a new program. Zhe U-CAN/SORT site will be open f rom 9am-4pm
Tuesday-Saturday instead of just on Saturday. Not only have they extended
their hours, but they have extended their services. U-CAN/SORT collects the
following materials:
WHAT MATERIALS ARE RECYCLABLE?
MAMUAr S (purchased f ran patrons) PRFMMTMN
Aluminum & Bi-metal Beverage Cans * Rinse.
* Separated from other cans.
Aluminum Household Scrap & Foil * Clean, dry & free frau
contamination.
s` * Limit to 6' in length.
O� *
Foil, clean f rcm food
�O� Brass & Copper Scrap * Free from iron content.
* Limit to 6' in length.
Plastic Pop Bottles * Rinse & remove plastic or
metal caps.
* Flatten & place in paper bags.
MATERIALS (Accepted, but not purchased) PREPARATION
Metal Food Cans * Remove labels.
* Separate from other cans.
* Rinse & flatten.
Glass Bottles & Jars * Rinse & separate by color.
Remove lids, rings & foil type
labels.
* Do not break glass.
* Plate glass, Light bulbs,
Window glass & Mirrors not
accepted.
Newspaper * No magazines or glossy paper
accepted
* Bundle with twine or place in
paper bags, weighing no more
than 25 pounds.
Corrugated Paper Boxes * Completely flatten.
* Bundle with twine.
* Do not "nest" or mix with
with newspaper.
Motor Oil Drop-Off * Located adjacent to U-CAN/SORT
* Carefully pour oil into bin.
* Dispose of container in bin
provided or reuse for oil.
FU-CAN/SORT & COMPOST SITE MAP DROP-OFF
0
NORTH RECYCLING HOURS
73 Avenue NE. ri
Tues.-Sat. 9-4
U-CAN is interested in working with
civic organizations on paper and
[]oil can drives and other projects. If
Co i U-C Drop-ofed in
f your
king with U-Cans contact interestSteve
Compost ity age Barnhart at 884-6343.
69 a site
Aren
Rice
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LEAF & GRASS COMPOSTING PROGRAM
She City has started a pilot GRASS
and LEAF composting program behind
the U-CWSORT site.
Many LEAVES and GRASS clippings are
generated in Fridley each spring
and fall. Unfortunatly most of
this organic material is disposed
of at landfills instead of being
used for garden compost . o 0op
Composting is a natural process of — a
breaking down leaves and grass into
humus-a dark earthy part of the 1987
soil. Composting speeds up the COMPOSTING SCHEDULE
process of decomposition. Bring
your leaves and grass clippings to
the Fridley site shown on the map, APRIL 21 - JUNE 13
and in 12-18 months, pick up the
free compost for your garden. SEPTEMBER 22 - OCTOBER 31
**In order to make a good compost,
sticks, branches, wood chips, and HOURS: 9am-4pm
other materials, other than leaves Tuesday - Saturday
and grass, can not be accepted.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ANY OF THESE PROGRAMS
CALL 571-3450 Ext 170
SPRING 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 5
Area Mill Rate For Fridley
Taxes Payable 1987
Special Districts (5.3%) TAXES TAXES
City (13.0%) PAYABLE PAYABLE
1986 1987
CITY 14.256 14.555
SCHOOL DISTRICT #14 60.919 57.087
COUNTY 28.738 29.414
SPECIAL DISTRICTS
N.S.H.D. 0.109 0.638
County(27.0%) Metro Transit 3.574 3.685
Metro Council 0.576 0.538
Mosquito Control 0.435 0.468
Rice Creek Watershed 0.188 0.357
District #14 (53.5%) TOTAL 108.795 106.742
BRIEFLY . . . Assessor's Corner
In March, taxpayers will receive their
Notification of Valuation of real estate
from Anoka County. This is the value
the Fridley Assessor's Office has placed
Fridley Commissions to each section. In essence, the City on your property for real estate taxes
Seek Members added and then defined day care to payable in 1988. This notice also indi-
make it correspond to what the State cates the date and times of the Boards
Applications are being accepted for has. of Review. If you have questions
membership on two of Fridley's Com- regarding the value of your property,
missions. Openings are available on: the call the Fridley Assessor's office at
Energy Commission and Environmental Water Plant 571-3450.
Quality Commission. Improvements
Each Commission meets once a 1986 Non-townhouse
month. Members serve for three years tween 19 water filter system, built be- Residential Sales
upon appointment by the City Council. ween 1962 and 1966, was designed for
The only legal requirement for member- iron removal. But as the City's water Market Value Increase
ship is that the candidate be a resident of use increased, the mineral maganese over 1985 sales. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3010
Fridley. presented problems with its sedimenta- Average sale price 1986 . . . . . . .$79,826
Those interested should submit a brief tion and color effects. Average sale price 1985 . . . . . . .$77,350
letter of application and a resume to: the To counteract these effects, five of Average of Assessor's value
City Manager's office at City Hall. Ap- the water filters in Commons Park will for all properties sold in 1986 . .$70,576
plications will be forwarded to the City be converted to handle the removal of Average of Assessor's value
Council who will make the appoint- maganese; two filters will be converted for all properties sold in 1985 . .$69,869
ments. For further information,call Lin- to remove iron. Automated controls
da Averette at 571-3450, ext. 150. will be added to the repair work which Based on this study,taxpayers can ex-
should be completed by September. pect a moderate increase in their values
Repairs will also be made on the 32 for taxes payable in 1988.
year-old water tank at 53rd and Throughout 1987, Appraisers from
Johnson St. The repairs are needed to the Fridley Assessor's office will be
ensure a continuous water supply and reviewing homes in the area of School
Day Care Ordinance pressure to Fridley homes. The work in- District No. 13 and south of 1-694. Your
Passed cludes a new roof and patching and continued cooperation is appreciated.
resurfacing the interior concrete walls. This evaluation process helps equalize
The City passed an ordinance incor- the property tax burden. Always feel
porating the State's day care regulations free to ask for an I.D. of anyone enter-
into the City's code book as it pertains ing your home.
PAGE 6 CITY OF FRIDLEY SPRING 1987
CITY CALENDAR - SPRING 1987
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY= SATURDAY
1 2 37
4 5 Human 6
Parks&Rec Appeals Resources
Commission Commission Commission
8 9 10 it 12 13 Curbside 14
Planning Recycling
City Council Commission HRA Area 1
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Environmental Curbside
Quality Comm. Cable TV Recycling
Appeals Comm. Commission Area 2
22 23 24 25 26 27 Curbside 28
Energy Planning Recycling
City Council Commission Commission Area 3
29 30 31
Charter Appeals
Commission Commission
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 Human 3 4
Resources
Commission
5 6 City Council 7 8 9 10 Curbside 11
Parks&Rec Planning Recycling
Commission Commission HRA Area 1
0=4 12 13 14 15 16 17 Curbside 18
04 Appeals Cable TV Recycling
44 Commission Commission Area 2
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
Charter Environmental Curbside
Commission Quality Planning Recycling I
City Council Commission Commission Area 3
i
Appeals 29 30
26 27 28 Commission
Energy
Commission
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2
1
3 4 City Council 5 6 7 Human 8 Curbside 9
Parks&Rec Planning Resources Recycling
lam, Commission Commission Commission Area 1
d 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Curbside
Charter Appeals Recycling
Commission Commission HRA Area 2
17 18 19 Environmental 20 21 22 Curbside 23
Quality Planning Cable TV Recycling;
City Council Commission Commission Commission Area 3
24 25 26 Appeals27 28 29 30
Commission
Energy
31 Holiday Commission
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.
SPRING 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 7
Hydrant Flushing
The City of Fridley will flush hydrants
during April. No flushing will be done
CA on Saturdays, Sundays, or Mondays.
The flushing may create a disturbance
y O
in the water mains, causing temporarily
dark and discolored water. It is safe to
drink, but there is the possibility of
staining clothes while washing.
Hot Water Heater
`w
Flushing
® After the main Spring flushing program
00 begins, it is suggested that residents
flush their hot water heaters. Flushing
will clean out the tank and the heater
will run more efficiently.
For information on this procedure,
call the Public Works Department at
Instructions For Securing Dog License By Mail 571-3450, ext. 157.
THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PROVIDES THAT: "No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog over the age of six (6)
months within the City unless a yearly permit has been secured."A compulsory system of permit and registration is established
where the City will issue owner permits and animal tags to owners of dogs over six months of age upon proof of rabies vaccina-
tion within the preceeding two (2) years. (Sec. 101.5). If at time of initial registration a dog is due to be vaccinated within the
next six month period,then a new vaccination is required before a permit is issued. The owner must affix the tag to the collar or
harness of the dog by a permanent metal fastener so that the tag can be seen.
�
1. FEE: $5.00/yr. Non-Neutered/Non Spayed DOGLICEN
$2.50/yr. Neutered/Spayed (Proof Required)
2. Please PRINT all information.
3. Return the application below and a copy of the certificate of rabies //
vaccination to the City of Fridley, 6431 University Ave., Fridley, MN 55432. ' J
4. Your license, certificate and tag will be sent to you upon arrival.
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ANIMAL LICENSE APPLICATION
License period from May 1, 1987 to April 30, 1988
CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 University Ave., N.E.'' License No.
Fridley, Minnesota 55432 (leave blank)
Fee: $5.00-N.N;N-S Vaccination Date: Age: Approx.Weight:
$2.50- N, S
Pet's Name Color: Sex: Breed:
Applicant: Address:
Zip Code: Telephone No:
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
FOR OFFICE USE
PAGE 8 CITY OF FRIDLEY SPRING 1987
Spring Celebration
�- Held at
Y Springbrook Nature
—� Center
Springbrook Nature Center will hold its
annual Celebration of Spring on Satur-
day, April 18th from 1 p.m. until
4 p.m. Admission is one dollar. How-
ever, if you bring your favorite stuffed
• toy,admission is fifty cents.
The stuffed toy contest has several
categories: largest, smallest, most
• animated, most realistic, most cartoon-
like, best dressed and most worn. The
stuffed toys are judged by Spring-
brook's own Giant Rabbit.
Also on display will be live rabbits,
ducks and geese.And of course,there is
the annual Easter egg hunt for ages 1-4,
5-8, and 9-12. Over three thousand
chocolate, foil-wrapped eggs will be
hidden around the Nature Center. For
further information, call Springbrook
at 784-5854.
Picnic in the Park Donations Still Needed
On Memorial Day, Monday May for Tornado Damage
25th, Fridley's Recreation and Natural The Springbrook Nature Center has not
Resources Dept. will hold a picnic in the yet recovered from the damage done by
park from noon to 4 p.m. Bring your the tornado of last summer. Donations
own food,learn about the summer park are still needed. Your help is appre-
programs, and participate in the out- ciated.
door games, music, nature hikes and Springbrook Nature Center
live animal presentations. For further Restoration Fund
information, call 571-3450, ext. 193 or 6431 University Ave., N.E.
ext. 120. Fridley, MN 55432
Spring 1987 Newsletter CITY OF FRIDLEY CAR-RT-SORT
6431 University Ave. N.E. BULK RATE
CITY OF FRIDLEY Fridley, MN 55432 U.S. POSDTAGE
6431 University Avenue, N.E. Telephone: 571-3450 Minneapolis, MN
Fridley, Minnesota 55432 Permit No. 2886
Mayor . . .. . .. ... ... .. . .. .. . . .. . .. ... ..William J. Nee
Councilmember-at-large... .. .... .. . .. .Nancy Jorgenson
Councilmember 1st Ward. . . .. . .. . .. ...Brian Goodspeed
Councilmember 2nd Ward .. .... .. ... ..Dennis Schneider
Councilmember 3rd Ward . . .. . ... .Edward J.Fitzpatrick
City Manager .. . ... .. ... .. . .... .. ...Nasim M.Qureshi
Editor . .. . .. .. . ... .. ... . ... .. . .. . .. ..Marcia Dinneen POSTAL P AT R O N
Graphic Artist .. . ........ .. . ... ... ....Kelvin Retterath
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