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1991 Winter 01Y OF FRiDL,EY Winter Newsletter 1991 V_ No. 72 It didn't take too long to dig out from the Halloween storm,but the The City Charter ice rutted roads m Made I I I e did linger for a p while. Here are eople from the Village ofFridley voted 314 to some storm related facts. 104to adopt a Home Rule Charter on Septem- m October 31:City her 10,1957. You may ask:What is a Home � Rule Charter? What does it do?What does it °-'' crews put down mean? .`�� 148 tons of sand The Home Rule Charter or simply Charter was one from 2:30 pm to7 pm. Novem- of the significant steps that changed Fridley from a her 1• Started village into a city. The Charter states that Fridley plowing at 2 am should have a Council Manager form of government and finished 191/ with a mayor and four councilmembers.It also defines 2, 2 hours later at the duties of appointed and elected city officers. The 9:30 pm They Charter outlines all aspects of city government, alsoputdown148 including finances,taxation,and utility ownership. �' tons of sand. Chapter 5 is especially important because it de- '° ' November 2: fines powers reserved for the average person. Ita Replowed and provides the people with a way to file petitions,initiate used 85 tons of ballots, amend the Charter, initiate or repeal ordi- sand from 7 am. nances,recall elected officials,and more. to 4.30 pm Physically the Charter is 55 pages of single spaced type. It When City roads are plowed, 19 men drive 9 dump trucks with plows,6 plow has 12 chapters divided into 111 sections which specifically with four wheel drive pickup trucks,3 use front end loaders with plows,and 1 address the subject in each chapter. plows the side walks. It takes 3 passes to clear each of the 150 miles of streets. Charlie Johanson who helped Fridley incorporate into a city, said that the people Fridley wrote their own Charter to control Beware of the Grinch their future and to improve services. Gas, sewer, water,and hospital facilities were needed. They did not want to become Criminals are not nice people and have no sympathy for their a statutory city and be restricted by State of Minnesota victims.They do notcare if whatthey steal is holidaypresents orcash guidelines. In Minnesota,749 cities are statutory cities,only for other presents. 106 wrote their own charters. To help keep this holiday season a happy one,follow these simple The Charter Commission meets eight times a year to keep yet effective tips. the Charter current and discuss possible improvements. The w- Even though you are in a rush shopping, stay alert to your State Judicial District Chief Judge appoints members,making surroundings and the people around you. the Charter Commission the only one not appointed by the or Shop with a friend whenever possible. Fridley City Council. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash by paying for purchases The Charter is usually amended when the Charter Commis- with checks or credit cards. sion proposes a change which the City Council unanimously a- Be extra careful with purses and wallets. Carry purses tightly approves following a public hearing. The ultimate goal is under your arm and don't leave them unattended, even for a consensus between the Commission, the Council, and the moment. people. If a consensus is lacking,the matter can be put to a city- a. Don't leave gifts where they may be seen in cars or near doors wide vote. or windows. Since approval 34 years ago,the Fridley Charter has been or Lock doors and windows when going out,even for afew minutes. amended only 17 times. The first,in 1960,provided for City w- Have a neighbor watch your home and pick up newspapers and primary elections. The last passed this year, states that the mail if you go on a vacation.Get an automatic light timer. See Charter Commission Formoreinformation about crime prevention orafreehome security page 3 evaluation,call the Fridley Police Department at 572-3629. PAGE 2 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1991 / 1992 N., Taxi Is The Breathing Way To Go "a, Equipment he highly successful Shared and More Ride taxi in Fridley will con- tinue for another year. Since the year old pilot program is by Bill Nee, Mayor cost effective and ridership is 0 nce again at a recent City high,Fridley residents will be able to ride Council meeting I realized door-to-door anywhere in Anoka County. the generosity of our service People with destinations in Fridley, clubs. In this instance it was ColumbiaHeights,HilltoporApache Plaza the Fridley JayCees who came use the Shared Ride taxi. Riders wanting through. to go elsewhere in Anoka County take the After using the old self contained The American Legion donated funds taxi to Northtown Mall where they trans- breathing equipment for up to 25 years, to pay for a major portion of the Fire fer to the Traveler Van. our firefighters needed to have it modern- Department hazardous spill recovery The door-to-door Shared Ride taxi ized. We could only allocate two thirds of trailer. Along with the American Legion service operates from 6 am. to 8 pm. the money from our general fund. The Auxiliary, they also sponsored an Anni- Monday through Friday. On weekends JayCees,however,agreed to make up the versary and'49erDays party at the Senior and holidays, hours are Sam. to 6pm. difference,so by January every firefighter Center. About 300 people attended each Standing orders are available. Rides must will have new breathing equipment. of the events. be requested 2 hours in advance unless Through the years, individuals and Officials from different communities transferring, then call 24 hours in organizations have donated literally hun- have mentioned to me that they envy our advance. dreds of thousands of dollars.Already this Sister City program and nature center. I This is a public service with no year,Fridley has received over$32,000 in tell them that they are only possible be- eligibility requirements. It is for equipment, services, and entertainment cause volunteers and contributors make everyone, commuters, teenagers, senior for our citizens. them happen. For example,this summer citizens,parents,and children. National Night Out was tremendously the Fourmies France firefighters, soccer Some northern Anoka County cities successful thisear because the JayCees, team,and an economic developmentgroup y y do not have service everyday,consequently VFW, and 16 businesses contributed to from the Foumriesregion visited us.With- excursions should be planned carefully. that night's activities. In fact,Fridley was out donations from Medtronic and 28 There is a 50 cent transfer fee because one of only a handful of cities to receive a otherbusinesses and individuals,we would Traveler fares are higher. national award forourefforts on America's not have been able to extend such a warm Night Out Against Crime. welcome.These visits truly benefit us and For a taxi ride originating in them. They increase trade and world Fridley call 935-9911. Again this year, the VFW provided understanding. For a ride to other areas ofAnoka fireworks for the'49er Days finale.They for the Fire Springbrook is possible because of the County where there is a also donated emergency lights g y g approximately 5,000 hours volunteered transfer at the Northtown Department inspection car. Mall call 464-8883. Two Fire Department members were each year and contributions from sen Two ire Delroad partment training school were Medtronic,the JayCees,MINCO,Burger For general information about King, Sam's Club, the Springbrook the door-to-door service or in Colorado by Burlington Northern be- Foundation, and other businesses and advanced sale tickets call the cause of the hazardous materials carried individuals. hotline at 422-7075. over their tracks The Fridley LionsClubwillagainhost Fridley is truly lucky to have such Books often Shared Ride taxi discount theannualSleyLi ns Clubwllaganhosts party generous citizens,both corporate and those tickets may also be purchased attheFridley who live here. Senior Center or Fridley City Offices. this year. Call 571-2697 for more infor- Cash fare is$1.50. mation about the December 10th party. All seniors are welcome. The Lions also Drivers do not carry change, please donated a commercial sized popcorn pop- have the correct fare.Be ready 10 minutes prior to pickup time. Allow ample time to per and the funds for Brunch With Santa to the Recreation Department. reach your destination. WINTER 1991 / 1992 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 3 Charter Commission Following is a list of today's Charter from page 1 Commission. One more person is needed to be at the full complement City's 3 wards may vary by 3%in popula- of 15 members. Names are in the tion when redistricted by the City Council order of years on the Commission. They instead of only I%. A significant change lastfive were appointed in March 1991. in 1989 phased out off-year City elections s and increased local officials'terms from three to four years. DON BETZOLD Applications are being accepted for ED HAMERNIK (VICE CHAIR the Charter Commission. The only legal WALT STARWALT requirement for membership is that the DON MITTELSTADT (SECRETARY) candidate be qualified to vote in the City DONNA BONDOW of Fridley. Interested people should sub- mit a letter of application and a resume to JOE RuscH the Fridley Charter Commission. It will GORDON BACKLUND (CHAIR) then be forwarded to the Chief Judge who CRAIG GORDON will make the four year appointment. JOHN SILLIMAN For further information, contact CHARLES BURNSIDE Schneider Elected William C. Hunt, staff person to the Charter Commission,at 572-3507. LARRY CRANE Dennis Schneider was reelected for BRIAN GOODSPEED another term as Councilmember from CAROL HOIBY Ward 1. He will serve a three year term. These Fridley citizens called TERRIE MAU themselves the Board of Freeholders in 1957 when voters ratified the first City Charter. Very soon after they Assessor's Corner went by the more common name Charter Commission, by Leon Madsen GENEVIEVE PETERSON Estimated taxes payable in 1992 were mailed to Fridley taxpayers in late October. MRS. HERBERT BACON, SR. A comparison of 1991 property taxes and 1992 taxes on a typical Fridley home valued RICHARD W. GOTTW ALDT at$85,000 range from a decrease in School District#16 to an increase of 5.8%in School MRS. RUTH DANIELSON District#14.This is in spite of a reduction in Fridley for the amount of City taxes collected WILLIAM PLUM, SR. in 1992. F. N. SHAFFER State tax legislation changes caused homes in the below$72,000 bracket to have a RODNEY JOHNSON higher percentage increase than homes over$115,000 which will see lower increases and ROBERT L. BUCKLEY even some decreases. The following table shows these changes. MRS. DONALD SAVELKOUL ELMER JOHNSON Total Estimated Assessor's Estimated %Change '92 City %Change V. M. NAGEL Value 192 Tax from'91 Tax from 191 ERNEST A. PETRANGELO WILLIAM WEISS .School $50,000 $544 5.2% $76.89 -0.03 HAROLD BECKMAN District#11 $$1825,000 $1000 ,99 3%6 2.. $150.69 -3.69 $281.40 -7.14 RAYMOND SHERIDAN School $50,000 $574 9.4% $76.89 -0.03 District#13 $85,000 $1,124 5.1% $150.69 -3.69 $125,000 $2,099 -1.6% $281.40 -7.14 Anyone with copies of the Fridley School $50,000 $551 8.7% $76.89 -0.03 Free Press which were published around $85,000 $1,080 4.5% $150.69 -3.69 1950 is requested to contact the Fridley District#14 $125,000 $2,017 1.0% q y $281.40 -7.14 Historical Society.Also any other Fridley 1.3% $76.89 -0.03 School $50,000 $514 historical data, pictures, or artifacts are $85,000 $514 -2.6% $150.69 -3.69 gladly accepted for preservation. Call District#16 $125,000 $1,883 -5.9% $281.40 -7.14 572-9615 for more information. 11 Final and specific tax amounts will be available by approximately February 15,1992. PAGE 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1991 / 1992 These are just a few of the questions Senior Center �� � � , �� � � which might be raised concerning our proposed Senior Center. Senior Task Ta S k Force - Force meetings are open to the public. If �� you wantto be addedto ourmeeting listor have other questions,I hope you will call Prepares me or my fellow Councilmembers. Alter- natively, contact either Connie Thomp- Su rvp�e� son, the Senior Citizens Coordinator, at 571-1304 or William Bums,Fridley City By Ed Fitzpatrick Manager,at 572-3500. Councilmember Ward 3 In December a sample of 500 residents from Fridley,New Brighton,Mounds View and Spring Lake Park will be asked whether or not they would support a Regional Senior Center, and if they do support it, what Mounds View, Spring Lake Park and facilities and services they think ought to be New Brighton do not have established Se- provided. nior Centers. On the other hand, Blaine, D As we prepare to do the survey,it seems Columbia Heights and Coon Rapids do fitting to answer a number of questions that have established Senior Centers providing have been raised by senior citizens. We a variety of programs. As Fridley looked hope that our answers will assist you in around to find potential partners in estab- understanding the Senior Center proposal lishing a Regional Senior Center, it made Magazine as well as in answering the survey questions sense to look to those who are in close if you are among those who are selected. proximity that do not already have an exist- Recycling The questions and answers are as follows: ing center. In the future,if there is interest, I. How much will the project cost the individual tax our Regional Senior Center could involve agazines can now be recycled payer? other cities. While our cost estimates are not final at 4. Whatduplicadon ofservicesmight occur between I the Fridley recycle center. this point,we expect that the Ci of Fridley the Anoka County Human Services Center and n fact,all glossy weekly and P City y a newly established Regional Senior Center? monthly magazines. Glossy will spend about $140,700 as its annual junk mail printed on quality paper and share of the Regional Senior Center costs. There would be no duplication of ser- glossy catalogs printed on fairly sturdy This is about$70,000 more than what we vices.The Anoka County Human Services are now paying for senior services. The Center provides emergency and economic Paper are also recyclable. $70,000 in additional costs would amount assistance to Seniors and others. Our pro- Catalogs printed on paper which seems to about$1.97 per year in additional taxes posed Regional Senior Center would not be to contain ground wood are not accept- on the average Fridley home, which is Providing these kinds of services. able. Since the program is just beginning, valued at $79,700. Costs could be less 5. Will there bean expanded transportation system and to avoid contaminating the "good" depending on the costs of property acquisi- toaccommodate olderadults whoparticipateina recyclables,it is best to be a bit selective tion and our success in attracting outside Regional Senior Center? in the glossy material which is recycled. sources of funding. There will be. We will have two vans Recycling magazines is easy,just fol- 2 Why a regional center and not four individual and a bus that will be available to provide low these simple rules: centers for each community? transportation to and from the Regional X Must be glossy A regional center simply makes sense Center as well as from shopping,congre- X No string or twine from a economic point of view. We will be gate dining and special events. Moreover, X No TV Guides able to have more programming and better we expect to locate the Regional Senior X Reader's Digest covers must be dis- facilities for less money than any of the Center on or near an MTC route that will carded before the inside is recycled individual cities could have by themselves. allow seniors access to other public trans- X No phone books This means better staffing,more diversified P°rtation' X No ground wood paper. programs, more special events and more 6. Why do we have to build a new building. classes. We don't have to build a new building. The recycle center is located behind 3. Why wereFridley,Spring Lakepark,NewBrighton Our list ofpotentialSenior Center sites does Columbia Arena at 350 - 71st Avenue. and Mounds View chosen as the area served bya include an existing building.Moreover,we Hours are 9 am to 5 pm. Tuesday through Regional Senior Center? Why not Blaine, are willing to consider other available build- Saturday. Call Lisa Campbell, Fridley Columbia Heights,and Coon Rapids? ings that meet our site selection criteria. Recycling Coordinator, at 572-3594 for more information. WINTER 1991 / 1992 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 5 1992 Budget Passed Aftera budgeting process thatlasted. are needed for a full service, quality city The following table shows how the de- nearly a year,the figures are finally in. government were kept. This is not to say crease in this year's budget affects the average The 1992 Fridley City budget is 4.3% that improvements in the quality of Fridley Fridley home compared with other taxing dis- less than was budgeted for 1991. This life were eliminated.Many scheduled park tricts. Taxes collected for use by the City of means thatproperty taxes collected for and administrative improvements were Fridley account for only 13.9%of the total tax The City of Fridley's use will decrease budgeted because it makes little sense to bill. for most residents. In view of tight neglectneeded improvements today,which •Other.MTC,Mosquito Control, financial constraints,all programs were will cost much more tomorrow. *Other 3.93% Hospital District, Metrpolitan carefully studied. Council,Watershed,and LRT. Proposed improvements, repairs, staffing,andequipment were reviewed City of Fridley on a case by case basis.Only items that 13.93% School District #14 52.36% >: Thistax3ra h shows where g P '............ dollars r ll 1 2 will o. collected in 99 g City Taxes used by h b the C t benefit Y residents daily. They are used for Police and fire protection,n P ark s and trails, recreation rams for programs g seniors, adults, and children, building inspections, to maintain and plow streets,and more. Sewer Backup= Winter Parking Regulations Call The City First no snow birds wanted opossibly save yourself anunwantedor traffic and emergency ve- times wrong, but to save money and sewer cleaning bill, call the City hicles to drive safely, streets aggravation heed the forecast and keep Public Works Department first if must be plowed to full width, your car off the street if snowfall is your sewer line is blocked. They The City does not want to tag probable. No specific amount of snow will come out 24 hours a day,at no and tow cars illegally parked during has to fall and no snow emergency has charge,to determine where the problem lies. If Winter snow removal,but it is the only to be declared to put this ordinance the City line is blocked,crews will fix it. If the way to maintain properly plowed into effect. blockage is in a home owner's line, they will thoroughfares. If a car is ticketed on a street or alley specify whether it is in the house or between the A City ordinance specifies that and not towed,but is still there the next house and street. If a sewer service is needed, for 24 hours a day from November day,it may be towed to allow crews to they will be able to solve the problem at the 1st to May 1st vehicles must not im- make the final cleanup plow from that lowest cost to the homeowner. pede the plowing or removal of snow snowfall. Cars are removed as it is very Many times sewer backups are caused by tree or ice. If cars must be towed to enable costly forthe City to replow roadways to roots which had been cleared from a homeowner's plows to properly clear City streets and their full width because a few people left line. If you have your sewer line cleared,please alleys, the citation may cost at least cars snowbound. call the City. A Public Works employee will $25, the tow a minimum of$54,plus For more information about the gladly clear the city sewer line in front of your $12 a day storage charge. City's plowing policy, call the Police house at no charge. This ensures that those Snow plowing and sanding begin Department at572-3629 andrequestthe cleared root remnants will cause no more when driving conditions become poor snow bird fact sheet. problems. or at the end of a snow storm. Even if Call the Fridley Public Works Department at plowing begins in the wee hours of the 572-3566 during the day, or after 5 pm. call morning,residents are still responsible 572-3629 to report a sewer backup or when you for removing parked vehicles from city have your sewer line cleared. streets. Weather forecasts are some- PAGE 6 (CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1991 / 1992 City Calendar - Winter 1991 - 1992 0 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 CC 3 4 5 HR 6 Recycle 7Briefly Area 1-NorthPR of Miss.St. • • • 8 9 10 11 12 13 Recycle 14 CC A PL HRA Areal-South from the City Council of Miss.St. 15 16 17 18 19 20 Recycle 21 RECYCLE CENTER Area 1-North EQE of Miss.St. CONTRACT EXTENDED 22 23 24 25 26 27 Recycle 28 October 7, extended the recycle center lease for 2 more years to Christmas Area 2-South V Holiday of Miss.St. Recycle Minnesota Resources. ^� 29 30 31 Fridley will improve drainage and f-•I install a hard surface when weather permits next year to make recycling more convenient.327 tons have been recycled through September 1991 at Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday the drop-off site. 1 2 3 Recycle 4 LEAVES FOR FARMERS N New Years Area i-North Also on October 7 agreed to transfer HolidayH R of Miss.St. yard waste to farmers fields instead 5 6 CC 7A 8 P L 9 HRA 10 Recycle 11 of to a compost site. 720 cubic yards PR Area 2-South were transferred. of Miss.St. ACCESS AWARD 12 13 14 15 16 17 Recycle 18 � CC EQE Area 1-North September 9, the City and NSCAH h Conference of Miss.St. received an award for producing a M ' handicap access guide to Fridley. 19 20 21 22 23 24 Recycle 25 Martin Luthe A PL Guides are still available by calling King Jr. CTV Area orsto in at theMunici al Center. of Miss.St. stopping p 26 27 CC 28 28 30 31 NO CRUSHERS CH Placed a moratorium on special use permits for rock crushing businesses on September 9. Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday PROCLAMATIONS November 19,National Community N 1 Education Day October 6-12 Fire,Prevention Week (� Sept.25-Oct. 15,Shorewood Days 2 3 C C 4 A 5 6 H R 7 Recycle 8 t—i PR Area 1-North of Miss.St. Calendar Code >' 9 10 11 12 13 14 Recycle 15 C C PL HRA Area 2-South A -Appeals Commission of Miss.St. CC -City Council � 16 17 18 19 20 21 Recycle 22 CH -Charter Commission 4 President's EQE Area 1-North 0 HolidayA of Miss.St. CTV-Cable TV Commission f 23 24 CC 25 26PL 27 28 Recycle 29 EQE -Environmental Quality&Energy Area 2-South HR -Human Resources Commission CH I of Miss.St. 1i HRA-Housing Redevelopment Authority The HRA and Cable Commissions meet at 7 pm. The City Council and all other Commissions meet at 7:30 pm. PL Planning commission at the Municipal Center located at 6431 University Avenue NE. PR -Parks&Recreation Commission i WINTER 1991 / 1992 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 7 City Seeks Bus Info The City of Fridley is working with the Metropolitan Transit Commission(MTC)to improve Fridley bus service. The City is conducting this short survey. The MTC is supplying a person who can either answer your questions of relay them to someone who can. Please take a moment to answer these questions. Then just fold, tape, and drop it in a mailbox. No postage is needed. 1. Do you currently ride the bus to work? — 1 or 2 times a week. _3 to 5 times a week. —More than 5 times a week. _Never. 2. Do you currently ride the bus to shop? — 1 or 2 times a week. _3 to 5 times a week. _More than 5 times a week. _Never. 3. What route numbers do you use? Route# Route# Route# Route# 4. How could bus service be improved? 5. If you don't currently ride the bus,what could be done to get you to ride? 6. Are you aware of the Shared Ride Taxi and dial-a-ride van called the Traveler? —Yes —No(see article page 2) 7. Would you like a call from an MTC representative or a City staff person to discuss MTC bus service? Yes, _From the MTC. _From Fridley Representative. No. Daytime Telephone Number Best Time to call Name Even if you do not want someone to call,please take a minute and complete this very brief survey. Fold in thirds so address is showing. Also,tape,so the survey goes through the mail safely. ---------------------------------------------- NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO.21044 MPLS,MN POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE C.J. Olson Market Research, Inc. 708 South Third Street Thresher Square, Suite 105 Minneapolis,MN 55415-9972 PAGE 8 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1991 / 1992 This new ladder Plan To Get �.. pumper truck // was purchased Out Alive , this year. The m - Telesquirt nozzle ome fires can start any time. In `` extends 56 feet the winter, though, they are 4in the air and more common, because of can be oper- Christmas trees with bad lights. � a, „ �Tatedatthe top by a firefighter, Also old furnaces, wood stoves, and from the truck, improperly stored paper near furnaces are some of the many home fire culprits. � �� . or by a remote, i `� t;%' 50 f ket from the On the weekend of December 20,21, ' ruc It can 22, Fridley Government Cable Channel ` pump 1250 33 will show a fire safety video. gallons ofwater a minute. The video asks questions about differ- ent fire situations, then answers them. According to Fridley Fire Chief Chuck 3-INTENSE HEAT:you must crawl McKusick, "This is an excellent video out to survive. with true to life situations. We showed it 4-FAST,There is No time: escape is Toys For Joy" at our open house in October and everyone measured in seconds was impressed with it. Even though a few If you know these facts and plan,you Reaches 5th Year parts may be scary to children,it should be can get out alive Toys,food,and new clothing are needed watched. You have to plan and practice your escape route to get out safely." Many questions are asked,here is a sample. for the Toys For Joy program. For the fifth Children hurt while playing with matches straight year, Fridley Chamber of In a real fire you are blind. It is are how old? Commerce members are sponsoring a extremely dark. You can't see your hand ro ram that makes the holidayseason a in front of your face. Smoke from a fire 3 years old — 5 years old — 9 years old little happier for some needy Anoka County WILL NOT wake you up. The fumes and Answer:More 3 year olds are killed than families. The program is unique because carbonmonoxide actually suffocate people any other age group while playing with parents choose presents for their children in their asleep. matches or cigarette lighters. and then wrap them home. Plan to Get Out Alive shows how Following the Plan to Get Out Alive Donations are accepted at the Fridley planning and use of smoke detectors can Video,a heating with wood video will be Chamber, Suite 102,in the Fridley Office save your life. The 40 minute video shown. For answers to fire safety ques- Plaza Building next to the Fridley City shows how fire is: tions call the Fridley Fire Department at offices. Or call the office at 571-9787 for 1 - BLACK, it is not bright. 572-3612. ® ideas or other drop-off locations. Donations Call 572-3501 fora ' are needed by December 14th. 2- POISONOUS FUMES. program schedule. 31 1991 / 1992 City of Fridley Winter Newsletter CITY OF FRIDLEY BULKRATE Mayor William J.Nee 6431 University Avenue NE. 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Councilmember-at-large......................Nancy J.Jorgenson Fridley, MN 55432 PAID Minneapolis,MN Councilmember 1 st Ward....................Steven E.Billings 571-3450 Permit No.2886 Councihnember 2nd Ward ..................Dennis L.Schneider Councilmember 3rd Ward...................Edward J.Fitzpatrick City Manager.......................................William W.Bums Editor...................................................Jim Froehle CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY Administrative Offices/Municipal Center..........571-3450 POSTAL C U STO M E R Office hours: 8 am.to 5 pm,Monday-Friday. 24 Hour Recreation Hotline ...............................571-9397 TDD....................................................................572-3534 Liquor Store........................................................571-3480 Police(24 Hours-Non-Emergency)....................572-3629 FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY.............911 Printed On Recycled Paper With Vegetable Oil Based Ink