1995/1996 Wwinter f
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s CITYOFFRJDLEYWinter Newsletter 1995/1996
No. 89
The City Council and the Fridley Pride City-Wide Clean-
Up Week Committee thanks Fridley residents for making this
program an outstanding success!
EXTENDED SERVICE
HOURS AVAILABLE
TUESDAY NIGHTS F
T�
Are you unable to make it into City Hall during normal
business hours? Would it be more convenient for you to
register for a recreation class,pay your utility bill or apply for
a building permit in the evening? Now you have that oppor-
tunity. Since October, the Municipal Center has extended .
hours on Tuesday nights. Now we are open until 7:00 p.m.
Only a handful ofinetropolitan area cities offer any type of
extended hours. In Fridley, we will continue this service
through March at which time we will evaluate its effective-
ness. So far, extended hours have met with a luke warm
response.
Remember,Tuesdays equal two extra hours of service!
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Fridley Pride City-Wide Committee Members were ap-
pointed by the City Council. Back Row(left to right):Woody
Nelson and Jack Velin; Middle Row: Mel Bolin, Mary
Bowen,Susan Price;Front Row:Dean Saba,Ann Bolkcom,
FRIDLEY PRIDE CITY—WIDE Lonni McCauley(Executive Director). Other committee
members not shown: Scott Lund,Mary Platt,Duane Knealing,
Karen Schaub, Clem Coverston, Jeanne Olson, and Marla
(�ey Pl. CLEAN-UP Stratton.
CCPpWEEK ra
Fridley residents successfully recycled, reused, or prop-
,S 'k erly disposed of the following materials:
rj Fridley residents and more than Material Amount
Clean-l-pWcek ra 300 volunteers made Fridley Pride Tree brush and branches 30,000 cubic yards
�t &0.9-16,1993 �+ City-Wide Clean-Up Week a great
C ,r'wtx"" success. The Council and the steer- Appliances 1,032 appliances
yyide ing committee set out to build com- Usable furniture 14,880 pounds
munity spirit while cleaning up the Junk cars 15 cars
City. Both of these goals were met during the week of Refuse 265 tons
September 9 to 16, 1995.
Tires 2,098 tires
Activities included curbside collection of tree branches,
shrubs,refuse,usable furniture,and appliances. Over 1,200 Florescent lamps 1,909 units
residents dropped off tires, florescent lamps, car batteries, Used oil 2,000 gallons
demolition debris, scrap wood, waste oil, and oil filters at Used oil filters 1,036 units
Columbia Arena. Neighbors helped neighbors clean up Car batteries 457 units
garages and back yards,often removing 20-30 years worth
of accumulation. Volunteers helped residents bring their Demolition debris 93 tons
material to the curbside,and in many cases,volunteers helped Concrete and asphalt 40 tons
bring material to the drop-off site. Scrap metal 37 tons
2 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1995/1996
FIL HELPS GET THE Sometimes Snow from the plow dislodges
thefrom the t orWITH CLEAN— SCOOP ON postoRegrettably lawns arenso etiimes
UP. 49ER DAYS WINTER cut up. They will be repaired in the
spring. To report any plow damage,call
572-3566.
SinceMay,FILor Fridley's Info Line, RULES PRIVATE PROPERTY SNOW
has been taking calls 24 hours a day,
seven days a week in an attempt to an- REMOVAL `
ewer citizens' most frequently asked PARKING: COOPERATION NEEDEDWhen removing snow and ice from
questions about City services. In June, TO CLEAR STREETS driveways and sidewalks, whether you
FIL served as the 49er Days Hotline For emergency vehicles and normal do it or hire someone to remove the snow,
affic to drive safely, streets must be make sure that it is not placed on the
providing information about the parade tr
and other festivities. More recently,FILplowed. The City does not want to tag roadway, city sidewalk, or on adjacent
accepted nearly 200 calls daily regard- and tow cars that are illegally parked property. Failure to comply with this
ing FridleyPride City-Wide cleanup days. during winter snow removal,but will do City ordinance could result in a misde-
FIL continues to serve those citizens so, to maintain properly plowed thor- meanor charge.
of Fridley who prefer telephone technol- oughfares.
ogy or who need an alternative to the A city ordinance specifies that for
Monday through Friday, 8 to 5 grind. 24 hours a day from November 1st to t
With 180 prerecorded messages, resi- May 1st,vehicles must not impede the
dents may access information from any plowing or removal of snow or ice.
touchtone telephone, any time they de- Snow plowing and sanding begin
sire. A brochure listing these messages when driving conditions become poor or R
is available at the Anoka County Library at the end of a snow storm. Even if
-Mississippi Branch, Fridley Municipal plowing begins in the wee hours of the
Center, or by calling 572-3523. You morning, residents are responsible for
may also call FIL at 572-3600 and access removing parked vehicles from City _s
message 411 for a directory of topics streets. No specific amount of snow
available. must fall nor does a snow emergency
For the new procedure for reporting have to be declared.
public works emergencies such as sewer For more information about the City's SNOW COVERED
back-ups or water breaks,call FIL and plowing policy, call the Police Depart-
access message 561. ment at 572-3629 and request the snow HYDRANT� ,I,
Other messages available include bird fact sheet. H
Current Events in Fridley(extension3 20), PLOWING PROCEDURE You have a friend at the end of the
up-to-date Snow Plowing status (exten- Main collectorroads are cleared first. block whom we take for granted, and
sion 720) and Recycling - Curbside Drivers then start plowing the 10 City seldom use. It's your block's fire hy-
Pickup information(extension 654). Sim- districts. Each district has four begin- drant. Most structure fires are quickly
ply dial 572-3600 today! ning points with plowing starting in a extinguished with the water carried by
different point each successive snowfall. the fire trucks. But there are many occa-
CALL FIL After the fourth snowfall of the season, sions when more water is needed,and it
plowing again begins at starting point 1. has to come from your fire hydrant. We
Intersections,curves,hills,and streets don't have the funds and staff to remove
with high traffic volumes are sanded as snow from hydrants. If winter snow
needed. hides your hydrant,please take the time
_ PLOW DAMAGE to remove that snow. Hopefully,it won't
be needed this year. But if the worst does
Fridley does not assume damage to happen,the Fire Department has a better
U obstacles in the road right-of--way such opportunity to protect your home and
as landscaping or sprinkling heads. possessions by being able to quickly
Mail boxes are repaired only if the locate and use the fire hydrant on your
572-3600 plow makes direct contact with them. block.
WINTER 1995/1996 CITY OF FRIDLEY 3
NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE OFFICERS
To CONTACT A NEIGHBORHOOD RESOURCE OFFICER'S VOICE MAIL BOX,DIAL 572-3577 AND
ENTER TIMM INDIVIDUAL VOICE MAIL BOX NUMBER.
Voice The media has provided a lot of informa-
Neighborhood Resource Officer Mail Box non on Community Oriented Policing(COP).
While no two communities will conduct COP
Benjamin Briardale Sergeant Mike Trancheff 369 exactly the same, there are some common
goals. One is to develop a cooperative(part-
nership)effort betweenthe police department
Christie Officer Grant Merseth 327 and the citizens of the community. A second
Craigway Officer Greg Salo 306 is to help the police and citizens use problem
Creek Ridge Sergeant Mike Trancheff 369 solving to deal with issues. All too often the
Edgewater Gardens Officers Skip Standal 308 response to safety issues has been to call the
&Wayne Pfuhl 323 police, sometimes over and over, without
Flanery Officer Dave Sorensen 324 much success solving the problem. The goal
of COP is that the Neighborhood Resource
Florence Officer Grant Merseth 327 Officer(NRO)will work with residents to get
Fridley Terrace Officer Larry Farber 636 at the root of their problems.
Gardena Sergeant Mike Trancheff 369 The Police Department has divided the 38
Harris Lake Sergeant Mike Trancheff 369 organized neighborhoods into eleven districts.
Hartman Circle Officer Jeff Rokeh 325 One or more officers have volunteered to
Holiday Hills Sergeant Lynne Tellers 368 work with each district. Last year nine of the
Hyde Park Officers Skip Standal 308 districts met with their NRO. This year
&Wayne Pfuhl 323 meetings are planned in all eleven districts.
Lakeview Officer Grant Merseth 327 Block Captains will receive meeting notices
two weeks in advance so they can notify their
Locke Lake Officer Jeff Rokeh 325 neighbors. Everyone is encouraged to attend.
Logan Park Officer Jeff Rokeh 325 The assigned officers still work their
Marion Hills Officer Michelle Gease 320 regular shifts and duties, so to arrange a
Meadowmore Terrace Officer Dave Sorensen 324 meeting with your NRO, leave a message
Melody Manor Officer Larry Farber 636 with their voice mail or contact Neighbor-
North Innsbruck Officer Michelle Gease 320 hood Crime Watch Coordinator Julie Swanson
North Park Officer Michelle Gease 320 at 572-3634. There is no minimum or maxi-
Oak Hills Officer Dan McKeen 305 mum number of people who have to attend.
Parkview Officer Michelle Gease 320 The intent of the NRO is to assist you in
Plymouth Officer Dan McKeen 305 developing a long term solution oflocal neigh-
Rice Creek Terrace East Sergeant Lynne Tellers 368 borhood problems. Ifyou have an emergency
or have been the victim of a crime you still
Rice Creek Terrace West Sergeant Lynne Tellers 368 call 911. You will still call 911 if for any
Rice Creek Townhomes Corporal Dave Prois 350 reason you want to speak with a police officer
Rice Creek Plaza North Officer Jeff Rokeh 325 immediately. The responding officer may
Rice Creek Plaza South Officers Skip Standal 308 referyour call to yourNRO at a later time,but
&Wayne Pfuhl 323 start with 911.
River's Edge Way Officers Skip Standal 308 We encourage all of you to meet your
&Wayne Pfuhl 323 local NRO. The use of a partnership to solve
Riverview Heights Officer Greg Salo 306 local problems is not entirely new to Fridley.
South Innsbruck Officer Michelle Gease 320 The Neighborhood Crime Watch Program
has been successful for many years. Commu-
Springbrook Officer Greg Salo 306 nity0rientedPolicingisnotreplacingNeigh-
borhood Crime Watch. We are just trying to
Sylvan Hills Officers Skip Standal 308 take the cooperation to a higher level in an
&Wayne Pfuhl 323 attempt to make all of our neighborhoods
Uplands Officer Grant Merseth 327 safer places to live.
4 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1995/1996
North
HYDE PARK. I Q
Focus oN HOUSING
} AND NEIGHBORHOOD 7LEIZI 1111111 11111
RENEWAL uriverryawrw.
This fall the Fridley Housing and lished a special last resort loan program.
Redevelopment Authority (HRA) un- This program provides up to a$10,000
veiled several new housing programs as deferred loan at 2% and must be repaid
part of an effort to target resources in when the home is sold.
specific City neighborhoods. After an In addition to the loan programs,the
extensive wind-shield survey of the en- HRA has also arranged with CEE to
tire City, the Hyde Park neighborhood offer a"whole house"inspection which
(see map)was identified as the first neigh- provides the owner with a complete analy-
borhood to test these new programs. In sis of their property, including energy
ASSESSORS addition to a physical survey ofthe neigh- efficiency, electrical and plumbing sys-
borhood,city staffconducted focus groups tems, structural soundness, and health
with homeowners,landlords and tenants and safety issues. The analysis is free
CORNER
to assess housing and neighborhood con- and the homeowner can use the report as
cerns. a means of prioritizing their home im-
BY LEON MADSEN To implement the programs the HRA provcment projects. CEE also has staff
contracted with the Minneapolis based available at the Fridley Municipal Cen-
I, as your Assessor for the last 13 non-profit Center for Energy and Envi- ter on Tuesday and Thursday evenings
years, will be retiring this January. I ronment (CEE). Although some of the from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. to take applica-
would like to take the opportunity of this programs are already available City- tions and answer questions.
column to thank the taxpayers of Fridley wide, the emphasis in Hyde Park is to All of these programs and services
for being very aware and understanding encourage home improvement through will be evaluated to determine whether
of the laws and principles with which our special low-interest deferred loans.These they should be expanded to include other
property taxes are governed. Nobody is loans must be matched dollar for dollar Fridley neighborhoods. Ifyou have qucs-
thrilled with the need to pay taxes. But by the property owner with a cap of tions about the Hyde Park Housing Pro-
the vast majority of Fridley taxpayers are $4,000 per dwelling unit. The program is gram contact Grant Fernclius, Fridley
to be congratulated for understanding available to both Hyde Park homeowners Housing Coordinator at 572-3591.
that taxes are necessary to make our free and landlords.
society work. Diligent overview of how The HRA loans are issued at 1%and
tax dollars are spent remains the respon- are deferred until the home is sold.
sibility of the public office holders and Owners may use their own funds,a bank,
their electors. The Fridley Assessor's or one of several loan programs offered
office has the responsibility of ensuring by CEE for their portion of the match.
that the laws for providing the proper The deferred loanprogram is available to
spreading ofthe tax burden are followed. households with incomes up to$55,000.
Mary Smith,our current Chief Resi- There are no income or ownership re-
dential Appraiser,will continue to greet strictions for landlords. ? OF
you as she makes her rounds for reassess- Among those who took advantage of
ment. M successor will have res nsi- the programs were Kathy and Alvin
Y Po
bility for the appraisal of all commercial Roessler. The Roesslers own a 6 unit
and industrial property as well as general building on 2 1/2 Street and made more f
administration ofthe office. You maybe than$20,000 worth of improvements to
assured that my successor will continue their building,including new carpet,ap-
to provide the service you have come to pliances, and remodeling the kitchens
expect from this office. and bathrooms.
For owners who can't qualify for any
type of financing the HRA has estab- Kathy and Alvin Roessler
WINTER 1995/1996 CITY OF FRIDLEY 5
/` FFoRD BLE HO V sI G I Criterion Benchmark Fridley
j-��ji 1.Affordability
a.%of owner occupied housing
FRIDLEY valued at$115,000 or less 77%-87% 80%
b.%of rental units available
During the 1995 session the State Legislature tackled the difficult at$500 per month or less 45%-50% 56%
problem of"affordable housing." Some accused the growing suburbs, 2.Life Cycle(Diversity)
like Maple Grove and Eden Prairie,ofproviding too muchhousing that a.%of housing which is not
only wealthy people could afford. In response the Legislature passed single family detached 33%-41% 42%
the"Metropolitan Livable Communities Act"which provides furan- b.Owner/renter rrix(owner) 64%-75% 68%132%
cial incentives to communities who voluntarily create or maintain (renter) 36%-26%
affordable housing in their communities. 3.Density
According to the law an affordable owner occupied home is valued a.Single family detached 2.3-2.8/acre 2.8/acre
at$115,000 or less. This means that a household with an income of b.Multi-family 13-15/acre 14/acre
$41,000 per year could afford a home of this value. Rent below$500
a month is considered affordable. The law also sets targets or of housing units for residents of all ages and incomes.
benchmarks relating to affordability,diversity, and density. In October the City Council passed a resolution agree-
Because a majority of Fridley's housing stock was built during the ing to participate in the Livable Communities Act pro-
1950's and 1960's,the City meets or exceeds the established housing gram. This enables the City to apply for funds for housing
benchmarks. (See chart.) The challenge to the City,therefore,is to programs, polluted site clean-up, and redevelopment
maintain the quality of our single family homes and multiple family projects which link affordable housing to transit services
buildings. This is the goal of a variety of housing rehabilitation and job opportunities.
programs sponsored by the Fridley Housing and Redevelopment Fridley is already a very"livable"city. This program
Authority (HRA). In addition,housing redevelopment projects like is just one more way to maintain and to improve the quality
the southwest quadrant are needed to provide new and different types of the community.
when there is no office staff present, a days between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM.
CHANGES IN
phone with a direct line to Central Com- Residents should call the Fridley Police
munications (Anoka County Dispatch Department at 572-3629 to report an
POLICE Center)will be outside of the Police De- emergency from 5:00 PM to 11:15 PM
partment entrance on the east side of the on weekdays and on weekends and holi-
DEPARTMENT building,lower level. It will be possible days between 7:30 AM and 11:15 PM.
to have a police officer meet you by using Emergencies that occur when the Frid-
OFFICE HOURS . • that phone. ley Police Department offices are closed
Police Office Hours after January 1, must be reported to the Anoka County
For many years you could contact the 1996 Dispatch Center at 427-1212. The Frid-
Police Department Office for non cmer- Daily: 7:30am to 11:15pm except ley Police Department and Anoka County
gency business any time of the day, any Thanksgiving Day: Closed Dispatch will notify the Public Works
day oftheyearbycalling 572-3629. Due "on call" person when receiving these
to reduction of office staff this will no Christmas Eve: 7:30am to 3:30pm calls. The"on call"person will contact
longer be true. (Closed after 3:30pm) the resident reporting the emergency to
Police officers will continue to be on Christmas Day: Closed obtain more detailed information and to
duty 24 hours per day,365 days peryear. take appropriate corrective action.
Just call 911. However,effective Janu- WILL A FECT
ary 1.1996,the office will not be staffed Important Numbers to Report
between the hours of 11:15 PM and 7:30 HOW TO REPORT Public Works Emergencies
AM. The office will also be closed on Weekdays
Thanksgiving and Christmas Days and PUBLIC WORDS 7:00am to 5:00pm: 572-3566
after 3:30 PM on Christmas Eve. If you Weekdays
call the Police Department (572-3629) EMERGENCIES 5:00pm to 11:15pm: 572-3629
during those hours the voice mail will Weekends & Holidays
direct you to call 911 or give instructions Public Works emergencies such as 7:30am to 11:15pm: 572-3629
about leaving a message or calling back sewer backups,water leaks,missing stop
during working hours. Any time Police offices are closed:
signs, holes in the street, etc. should be 427-1212
If you come to the Police Department reported by calling 572-3566 on week-
6 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1995/1996
City Calendar - Winter 1995/1996 Fridley
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Municipal
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of Miss. St
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The Council Area 1 North
Live!7pm
CH35 572-3501 of Miss. St. FMTV is proud to announce a new
17 18 19 A 20 PL 21 22 Recycle 23 program to our line-up. Beginning De-
EQE Area 2-South cember 6th "Environmental Journal" will
of Miss. St be seen every Wednesday at Noon, 7pm
24 25 civ stmas 26 27 28 29 30 and 10:35pm. "Environmental Journal"
31 Dayy is a weekly program that explores
Minnesota's Natural Resources that are
recipients of funding from the Minne-
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday sota State Lottery.
Join Rosie Griep for "Fridley Police:
1 Newyear 2 3 PL 4 HR 5 Recycle 6 Beyond the Badge", a monthly program
HaNdW Area 1-North with topics ranging from the Kids Safety
City offitem closed of Miss. St. Camp to personal safety and seasonal
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The Council Area 2-South survival tips to National Night Out. "Frid-
PR LIVE 7pm CH 35 ley Police:Beyond the Badge's"monthly
>-t572-3501 of Miss. St.
premier is the third Thursday of every
$-414 15 16 19 Recycle 20
EQE 17 PL 18 whwKkgArea i North month. The program is replayed many
Ha&by of Miss. St. tunes throughout the month.
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Recycle 27 If you do not subscribe to cable tv you
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_ Area 2-South may want to check out a video tape of the
F"y of Miss. SL Fridley City Council Meetings from the
28 29 CH 30 31 Mississippi street branch of the Anoka
CC CME County Library.
If you would like to receive a FMTV
35 program guide call 572-3501 and ask
to be placed on our mailing list.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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Area i North
of Miss. St.
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Area 2-South
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The Council Area 1-North
LIVE 7pm CH 35 -Appeals Commission
$-4s7 -3501 of Miss. St.
CC -City Council
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Day Area 2-South CH -Charter Commission
city brace: of Miss. St �r
Claaed t.l V -Cable TV Commission
25 26 CH 27 28 A 29 EQE -Environmental Quality & Energy
HR -Human Resources Commission
The CityCouncil meets at 7:30pm in the Municipal Center located at 6431 UniversityAvenueNE.Thepublic
is welcome. The Cable,Charter,and Park&Recreation Commissions meet at 7pm. Other Commissions meet HRA -Housing & Redevelopment Authority
at 7:30pm. Hearing impaired persons planning to attend public meetings who need an interpreter,or others PL -Planning Commission
with disabilities who require auxiliary aids,should contact the City Manager's Office at 572-3500 ten days
before the meeting. The Municipal Center is accessible to persons with disabilities. P R -Parks&Recreation Commission
WINTER 1995/1996 CITY OF FRIDLEY 7
WATER, SEWER Mississippi Street. Estimated cost for these improvements,along with a loan payment
for Locke Lake dam,is $420,199.
AND STORM I have received many complaints about the costs of sanitary sewer to homes and
business in Fridley. Sewer billing is broken down into two parts. The first and more
WATER RATE expensive part is for Metropolitan Council Waste Control(MCWC)disposal costs.
(MCWC was formerly the Metropolitan Waste Control Commission.) These fees pay
INCREASES for the conveyance of raw sewage from Fridley and for treatment in the main MCWC
plant in St. Paul. The City of Fridley has no control over these costs.
BY NANCY J. JORGENSON, The second and much smaller portion of the sewer bill covers the City's expenses
COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE for the operation, maintenance, repair, and improvement of our system before it
Beginning in January Fridley resi- connects with the MCWC lines.
dents and businesses will note increases Last year during budget sessions the City Council determined that ground and
in their water, sewer, and storm water storm water was entering the sanitary sewer system from flat-roof drainage systems
utility rates. Inflation,increased charges and from sump pumps piped directly into our sanitary sewer lines. Since the MCWC's
from the Metropolitan Council Waste charges are based on actual metered flow of sewage out of the City,this resulted in
Control System (MCWC), and neces- unnecessary water treatment costs. In an attempt to reduce the MCWC costs the
sary city improvement and maintenance Council passed an ordinance prohibiting clean water from being intentionally dis-
projects drive these rate increases.With- charged into the sanitary sewer system.
out them each of the utility funds would The City then identified high ground water areas within the City where sump
face mounting deficits. Apart from spe- pumps were located. City staff contacted each property to determine if sump pumps
cialassessments fornewwaterandsewer were illegally drained into the sewer system. Monetary incentives from the City
lines,virtually all of the income to these helped property owners to disconnect the pumps from the sewer system. Flat roof
funds comes from utility fees. drains,primarily in business districts,were visually inspected to determine compli-
In order to maintain quality water ance. Hopefully,these measures will reduce the MCWC sewer costs for all homes
service, planned improvements to the and businesses in Fridley in the years to come.
water system in 1996 include the follow- Nobody likes rate increases. However,even with the increases,our rates are on
ing: construction of anew filtration plant the low side when compared with other suburbs of our size. The City Council's goal
for well number 12 at 73 1/2 Ave and is to maintain the high quality of the services provided by our water,sewer,and storm
Highway 65;rebuild and upgrade of the water utilities. To do this current revenues must cover current expenses. Otherwise,
53rd Ave. and Johnson St. booster sta- we defer our debts to the next generation. At the same time the Council is committed
tion; repair of wells 4 and 12 in Com- to keeping costs in line in order to provide Fridley residents and businesses with a
mons Park;and inspection and repair of utility system which is both effective and efficient.
the 3 million gallon water reservoir,also
in Commons Park. Estimated cost:
$1,806,868.
1996 sanitary sewer improvement
projects,estimated at$295,275,include PROJECT SAFETY NET UPDATE:
relining of a portion of the sanitary sewer
line under 7th St.at 61 st Ave.;rebuilding Since last May Project Safety Net has worked with over 1,000 youths. The drop-
the Innsbruck lift station; and diversion off center continues tobe open for curfewviolators and other status offenses.However,
of a sewer line into the MCWC intercep- it has been scaled back to Friday and Saturday nights (as well as week nights when
for at 77th Way and East River Road. school is not in session). The hours continue to be l Opm-3 am,and when summer rolls
Fridley also has a storm water utility, around, it will be open seven days a week. Currently the Coon Rapids, Columbia
a series of swales, ponds, underground Heights,and Fridley police departments are participating. Comments,concerns,and
pipes, and creeks that carry the run-off ideas can be directed to Kevin Thomas at 572-3643.
from rainfalls and melted snow into the The drop-in center(the Zone)has been open since September and strives to create
Mississippi River. Improvements sched- a safe, fun place for kids (grades 8-12) to "hang out" on Saturday nights (9 pm -
uled for 1996 include: the Springbrook midnight). Staff and youth are thinking of ways to expand the program in terms of
Creek and Oak Glen Creek erosion con- creating more activities and opportunities. Sports tournaments,band/rap contests,and
trol projects;Harris Pond algae control; open gym are some of the ideas. We are also soliciting feedback on hours of operation.
Riverview Terrace storm water upgrade; Should you have any input for the staff and youth involved,or should you wish to get
and relining of a portion of the 36-inch involved yourself,please call Julie Corcoran at 572-3585 or Debi Campobasso at 572-
storm sewer line at 7th Street, north of 3574.
8 CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER 1995/1996
NEW WATER of residents and businesses. Secondly, high quality water for consumers;
high water demand may over burden the 6. Evaluate a water rate charge which
filtration plant's capacity to treat the encourages conservation;
CONSERVATION AND
water. 7. Develop emergency procedures for
A city's water supply also needs to be Public Safety personnel to carry out dur-
ENiERGENCY PLAN evaluated to determine if new develop- ing emergency situations.
A TDment and existing users can be served The Metropolitan Council will re-
AOPTED well into the future. Will new businesses view and approve Fridley's plan during
and housing developments cause the need the winter. In the meantime,more infor-
Remember the drought in 1988? for additional wells? Is there enough mation about water conservation tech-
Enormous amounts of water had to be water in the aquifer to provide a continu- piques will be developed by the City. For
produced in order to meet typical water ous water supply? further information,feel free to contact
demands from residents and businesses. The City Council adopted a draftplan Scott Hickok in the Community Devel-
Because there was so muchconcern state- for submission to the Met Council in opment Department at 572-3599.
wide about the availability of water dur- November. The plan analyzed the City's
ing emergency periods, the Legislature water system and concluded that the sys-
mandated that all cities prepare water tem is sufficient to accommodate user Here's an average per-person
supply plans by January 1, 1996. demand beyond the year 2010. Although breakdown of water use each day:
These supply plans must contain four some wells are not operational because Indoors
parts: 1)an inventory of the City's water of contamination concerns, adequate Toilet flushing 24 gallons (30%)
system and water use patterns;2)a water water is still available. Leaky toilets 4gallons (5%)
conservation plan to encourage users t0The plan states that the City will:
Shower&bathing 24 gallons (30%)
conserve water; 3) a water emergency Laundry 16 gallons (20%)
plan; and 4)a strategy to implement the 1. Create an education program to en- Dishwashing 3 gallons (4%)
courage water conservation; o
recommendations in the plan. Faucets 9 gallons (11 io)
A typical water product total in the 2. Pass an ordinance restricting water TOTAL 80 gallons (100%)
month of June for Fridley is 220 million use during water supply emergencies,
gallons. Fridley's June 1988 water pro- like droughts; Outdoors (homes w/landscapes)
duction topped out at 405 million gal- 3. Evaluate summertime sprinkling re- Lawns and shrubs 68 gallons (85%)
lons, an unprecedented upper limit for strictions; Garden 8 gallons (10%)
water production. 4. Improve auditing and data collection Car washing 4 gallons (5%)
Why is this of such concern? During procedures; TOTAL 80 gallons (100%)
emergency periods like droughts,the City 5. Construct capital improvements when
must ensure there is enough water to fight necessary to provide adequate water flow 65-75% of indoor water use flows
fires as well as to meet the daily demands for fire fighting purposes and to provide through the bathroom.
1995/96 Fridley Winter Newsletter
Mayor.................................................. William J.Nee CITY OF FRIDLt
Councilmember-at-large.....................Nancy J.Jorgenson 6431 University Aven.
Councilmember 1st Ward................... Steven E.Billings Fridley, MN 55432
Councilmember 2nd Ward ................. Dennis L. Schneider
Councilmember 3rd Ward.................. Ann R.Bolkeom 571-3450
City Manager...................................... William W.Burns --------------
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Responsibility . Nonviolence . Self-Control . Citizenship . Integrity . Respect . Caring
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Southern Columbia Heights ♦ Hilltop♦ Fridley
.Anoka County Community
Consortium Members
Anoka County December 1995
Jim Kordiak
Paul McCarron
Tim Yantos Dear Neighbors:
Columbia Heights
Alain Holt,ISD# 13 If you knew there was one thing you could do to help improve your family's well being
Don Murzyn,Jr.,ISD#13 and safety, you'd do it, wouldn't you? It's something you cannot do alone. It takes
Joseph Sturdevant
Pat Hentges teamwork.
Mary Ann Nelson,ISD#14 We're talking about promoting community values. Research shows that the practice of
Dave Newman,ISD#14 basic values has a direct, positive impact on violence, crime, fear, drug and alcohol abuse.
William Nee Values First is a grassroots effort by your friends and neighbors in Fridley, Columbia
William Bums Heights and Hilltop to practice and promote basic values community-wide. The program is
Ifilhop deserving of your support.
Bill Spoemer
Ruth Nelsen
nat Values First has two main goals: first, to promote the seven core values selected by area
Kelly Swanson
residents(responsibility, nonviolence, self-control, citizenship, integrity, respect, and
Kelly
-- - - wring),and, second, to prevent unhealthy behavior of youth. A 1995 baseline survey of >
Vision Team volunteers area 9th through 12th graders shows southern Anoka County to have many at-risk
Al Schoonover,chair
behaviors that should concern us, such as alcohol binge drinking, illicit drug use,
Business depression/suicide, and police trouble/theft. Values First wants to turn this around.
Ron Cadwell
Bruce Magnuson
Senior(heanizations The momentum of Values First is increasing at an astounding rate. Area businesses
Janet Gillespie financially supporting Values First include Medtronics, Mercy/Unity Hospitals, Allina
Tom Myhra Health Systems, Minnegasco, Fridley Rotary, Plaza Association in Hilltop, United
Church Defense, Northeast State Bank, Fridley American Legion and Columbia Heights VFW.
Mona Glesne Services have been contributed by the cities, the school districts and the county. Our
Youth Oryamzatious schools are taking a lead role in promoting the program. More than 300 teachers have
Debi Campobasso committed to focus on a particular value each month and regularly incorporate these
Randy Quale values into their classroom curriculum.
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Anne Stevenson Values First is a national model. Communities across the country concerned about crime
Linda Larson rates, property values and youth development are looking to Values First as the premiere
Courmunity grassroots effort in the nation. Practicing values is a very powerful tool to strengthen our
Russ Paulson communities. Please join us. Your ideas, talents, and time are needed. To learn more or get
Neiubborhood involved, call Values First at 636-5694.
Dennis Johnson
Jeff Hagen
Don Murzyn,Jr. Sincerely,
Michelle Murzyn
c_L Members of the Southern Anoka County Community Consortium
Dave Sallman and Values First Vision Team
Bob Guzy
Health P.S. Flip the page over to see a sample of a Values First activity geared to kids.
Craig Malm
Ann Bollccom
3980 Central Ave.N.E.,Columbia Heights,Minnesota 55421,Telephone:636-5694
During Values Awareness Week, September 17-23, the schools in Fridley, Columbia Heights
and Hilltop hosted several activities for their students. Area 5th and 6th graders wrote essays
on what the seven core values mean to them Here are a few excerpts:
5th and 6th Grade Essays
RESPONSIBILITY
Responsibility is something everyone's got, even little kids. Anyone that does not have
responsibility is gonna be sloppy. Guy Davis
NONVIOLENCE
Be nonviolent...DO NOT carry a gun around. John Griffin
SELF-CONTROL
Self-control is important because if nobody had self-control everybody would be fighting. 1
am going to achieve self-control by not fighting, talking it out, and controlling my temper.
Steven Helseth
CITIZENSHIP
Citizenship is important because then everyone knows that you're rfice-ana they can trust you
in case something happens. Rachel Doberstein
INTEGRITY
Integrity means, keep on trying. It means people can count on you. Bridget Fitzgerald
RESPECT
I will respect things by treating them nicely as if they're mine, and only say things that won't
hurt other people's feelings. Rachel Dunham
CARING
Caring is important because if you don't help others and care for others then they won't care
for you, and if you're in trouble then they might not help you. Nick Pearson
Here's How You Can Get Involved
Do you have ideas on how to promote Values First?Maybe your neighbors can show they care
by hosting a fundraiser for a local food shelf?Maybe your church can sponsor talks on
nonviolence and self-control?Maybe your business can promote Values First in your
advertising?
Values First needs your support. With your help, we can build stronger, safer communities for
ourselves and our children. When you get involved, you'll join hundreds of your friends and
neighbors who share the same vision. To learn more, please call Values First at 636-5694.