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1998 Fall City of Fridley C0 ­ 1 ..I�ty dateFall1998 All Ages Invited To Fridley Com uniCenter O 1:15 p.m.in the upstairs community room. Special recognition will be given to the many donors who helped make the Community Cen- ter a reality. The lower level will be a special attraction for the teen population with the game room E.. E open for use and dancing in the new dance/exercise area. 6 �p�•` Entertainment and most of the activities are free. Everyone is in- vited to attend. Election Day is November 3 All Fridley residents are cordially invited to participate in thegrand opening ceremony A Reminder To All celebrating the completion of the 4,500 sq.ft. lower level of the Fridley Community Center. The Center is located at 6085 7th Street N.E. Our celebration,planned for Fridley Citizens Sunday, October 25, 1998, will include activities for all ages. Pictured above are The State General Election will be Fridley residents enjoying the Center's patio earlier this year. - held on Tuesday,November 3, 1998. To vote in this election, a person A Grand Opening to celebrate the fast from 7 a.m.until noon and con- must be at least 18 years of age and new facilities at the Fridley Commu- tinues into the afternoon hours with a resident of the State for 20 days nity Center is being planned for Sun- a hot dog/bratwurst cookout on the prior to the election.Registration is day, October 25th from 11 a.m.until patio. allowed up to 20 days prior to the 3 p.m.Activities for all ages will take A Vikings' football party will election or on election day.It is best place throughout the building to take place in the Audio-Visual room to register prior to election day to showcase the new and renovated with the Vikes-Lions game shown avoid additional time at the polls. rooms. on the two large projection screens. For more information or to find out The day begins with the Fridley A Grand Opening Program and where you vote, call the City Clerk Lions Club hosting a pancake break- Ribbon Cutting is scheduled for at 572-3523. Public Safety Fire Training Center Opens Open House A modern,well-equipped training laddering to rescue people and hose lay- To Highlight facility has been established in Frid- ing techniques. 1998 Fire ley by three area fire departments— According to Fridley firefighter,Ron Fridley, Brooklyn Center and SBM Larson,this new facility is an important re V e n t I o n Week (Spring Lake Park, Blaine and addition to public safety efforts in Fridof - Mounds View). The cost of the fa- ley and for those communities that have i Fire Prevention Week is Oc- cility has been split among the vari- partnered with us to build it. He tober 4 through October 10, ous municipalities. pointed out that it will be widely used 1998. During this week many The facility, known as the Fire by the three fire departments,for train- schools and daycare organiza- Training Center, is located at 300 ing new personnel and for strength- tions will tour the Fridley Fire 71st Avenue,on about two acres be- ening current firefighters' techniques Department and its vehicles. hind Columbia Arena on University and knowledge. The week prior to Fire Pre- Avenue. He added that the Fire Training Cen- - vention Week, Fridley fire- The center will have five main com- ter will be available for rent to other cit- + fighters will take the Safe Es- portents when it is completed later this ies and corporate or institutional enti- cape House to all elementary year: an onsite classroom; a "burn ties,such as vocational schools. i- schools to teach third, fourth room"to simulate fires; a test station "I hope that Fridley citizens will visit i and fifth grade students what to to test"pumper"fire engines; a con- the center when Fridley holds its annual do if their house is on fire and fined space entry"prop room"where Fire Department Open House this Octo- how to safely exit their home. firefighters will practice building en- ber," he said. "We'll be performing a 1 This year the Fire Department try and exit with full equipment and, number of interesting demonstrations Open House will be held on Sat- most importantly, a four-story struc- and there's a lot to see." urday, October 3 from 1 p.m. to ture where firefighters can practice 5 p.m. at the new Fire Training Center at 300 71st Avenue, lo- cated behind Columbia Arena. Amonthehighlights oftheSafet Cam Another Huge Success Open Houseare: • Tours of the Fire Training I Fridley's fourth annual Safety travaganza enjoyed by all campers, Center facilities Camp was a huge success as 112 third staff, 25 senior volunteers and many 1 . Fire Extinguishing Demon- and fourth grade children listened to other volunteers. 1 Oleum strations on Liquified Petro- a variety of safety messages presented A big thank you is extended to the Gas Tanks by several local and state experts.The many businesses that donated sup- . Inspection of Fire Fighting, "campers"had a chance to go through plies,food or money for Fridley's 1998 Emergency Medical and Po- the Safe Escape House, hose down a Safety Camp. lice Equipment pretend fire on a miniature house and • Vehicle Extrications watch"Buddy"the fire dog sniff • Air National Guard helicop- out accelerants. Campers also e learned about animal, firearms, ter landing (weather permit- railroad and electrical safety „� * ting) on Columbia Arena To increase senior citizen Parking Lot All October 3 activities are awareness, campers maneu- �' free to the public and will take vered a wheelchair through an P obstacle course.Other topics m- ��- place at the Training Site. cluded bicycle safety, conflict resolution and lake and trail safety. The 1998 Safety Camp was held in Commons Park, June 23-24,and proved to be an ex- -filled two-day ex- citing, fun ` 2 City of Fridley Public r 1Oth Fri eCelebates y National opt t On Tuesday,August 4,over 6,000 Fridley residents joined their neigh- " hors and came out against crime. A ri total of 65 parties were visited by Left, residents of the Craig Way Mayor Jorgenson and three council ' neighborhood,in the members, eight firefighters, and 26 representatives from the Police De- northwest corner of partment including Neighborhood the City,enjoy their Resource Officers,Explorers and Re- block party. P Below,three young serves. McGruff visited numerous Fridley citizens parties but, unfortunately, couldn't proudly show off make it to every party. their Night Out + Parties ranged in size from 20 to balloons. F t 200 people with food playing a major part in all the activities. Barbecues, potluck dinners and dessert parties were organized to entice neighbors to participate.Kids paraded on bicycles, had their faces painted,listened to a singer,enjoyed pony rides and eagerly e tt awaited their name to be called for prizes. Eighty youth participated in the National Night Out Splash which was held at Commons Park. There they participated in multiple water-relateda,�, g activities and tasted an abundance of food. All participants were invited to continue their efforts to make a differ- e ence in their neighborhoods by reporting suspicious activity throughout the year. As part of the National Night Out Program, the elimination of �' graffiti was chosen for special attention and designated as "Project 365." A Whenever residents see graffiti being applied to property,they are encour- aged to call 911.To have it removed,they should call 572-3638. e e Above,Officer Greg Salo,Fridley Neighborhood Resource Officer,visits a a neighborhood block party.At right,Police Reserve Officer Jo Petry introduces McGruff the Crime Dog to kids at the Fridley Terrace Mobile Home Park. City of Fridley 3 Community Involvement Fridley Citizens Dream OfCity's Future e , Over 150 citizens gathered on sion statement and a set of guiding : � May 28 and June 25, 1998 at the principles in several topic areas Fridley Community Center to begin identified by the citizens, such as visioning the Fridley of the future. schools, economic issues, city im- jr ,; Two meetings were moderated by age, neighborhood quality, and Mark Koegler, a land planning and parks and recreation. i urban design consultant from Before assembling the plan, Hoisington Koegler Group,Inc., the the Planning Commission and firm hired by the City to coordinate the City Council will review the Fridley's 20-year comprehensive plan. framework in September. Fi- According to Barbara Dacy, nally, all Fridley citizens will be Fridley's Community Development given another chance to test the Director, citizen input is one of the vision and guiding principles most important parts of the process framework by reviewing them in a and she was pleased to see a broad special section of the Focus News. All cross section of the community rep- interested citizens are encouraged to resented at both meetings. "We at- offer comment. tracted a lot of very objective think- For more information call Barbara ers to the meetings," she said. "I Dacy at 572-3590. think all Fridley residents, busi- nesses and organizations will be pleased to know how seriously the What�S Most Important participants addressed the various issues affecting our City's future." Fo r O u r Future Fridley? Ms. Dacy noted that, during the first session, participants were led through a series of exercises to de- In an important exercise at the May 28, 1998 termine what they thought made visioning meeting, participants ranked fourteen Fridley what it is: favorite and least characteristics that they believe are most important favorite places;characteristics that de- in realizing a collective vision for Fridley. The top fine our City;and vision elements for future improvements. flue vote getters, in order, are: During the second session,partici- • Safe Neighborhoods and Community pants reviewed findings from the • High Quality Education first meeting. Then they focused on 00 High Quality an analysis of Fridley's strengths • Hi g y Public Services and weaknesses and identified spe- • Expand and Maintain Housing Stock cific action steps to achieve the vi- • Commercial Development sion elements. The action steps were grouped by priority among three Additionally, two other characteristics placed time alloted categories—0-5 years; very high' 5-10 years; and 10+ years. Currently Hoisington Koegler • Upgrade Image Group is developing a framework • Improve Transportation for the comprehensive plan based on the two meetings and their outcome. The firm is preparing a written vi- 4 City of Fridley Community • An invitation for you to become part of this anniversary celebration Fridley Prepares For Next Year's 50th Birthday Celebration Next year Fridley will be 50 mittee has identified about 20 years old. Various individuals, projects so far. civic organizations, churches, Additionally,the 50th Anniver- schools, large and small busi- sary celebration will include a nesses, and City departments are 0 Chamberof • video presentation of Fridley's planning a series of events that Picnic or • " last 25 years of growth, improve- will celebrate our City and evoke early May. ments and accomplishments; an pride — in how far we've come; 0 All-High School anniversary theme song; and a in appreciation for what we've ac- Reunion near 49ers Days commemorative historical booklet. complished;and in enthusiasm for in mid-June. While the City will provide k a vision of where we're going. • ' Beautification some money and staff support,the The group that is planning the Contest. magnitude of this project requires festivities is composed of 25 indi- 0 Ecumenical Service and financial support from community viduals representing about 20 dif- Community Hymn Sing individuals, organizations and ferent Fridley organizations...so far. with singers • • ' businesses. The committee hopes Ann Bolkcom, a city council mem- from variousthat groups will sponsor an event ber and member of the 50th Anni- congregations. or make a cash contribution. "Ei- versary Task Force, said the group Closing Ceremoniesther way," said Mr. Lund, "we re- `t is always looking for more people in Septemberally need your help." to be involved in the planning ef- a huge birthday For more information or to sug- r forts. "Everyone is invited to at- cake donated ' gest an idea, sponsor an event, or tend our meetings, either to be- make a donation, please call come involved or to just check us Fridley's 24-Hour Info Line("FIL") i out before committing to anything," at 572-3600,extension 332, or call she said. Scott Lund at 571-0214. The planning meetings are held pretty much lined up by this Fall." on the second Thursday of each Mr. Lund said the planning com- month at City Hall from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Ms. Bolkcom assures that all visitors are welcome. "If people don't want to become ac- tively involved, we still need con- m A tributions, which are tax deduct- �� aim ible," she explained. "There are ■��� e7m all kinds of ways to help to make AWMM. this a successful celebration. Task Force Chairman Scott e Lund,a Fridley resident and small business owner, said that the com- mittee is looking for a number of events, with emphasis on "qual- ity"rather than quantity. "At this point we have events scheduled from May through September 1999," Mr. Lund said. "We have to have the schedule of events r City of Fridley 5 w i Home • • City Offers Monthly Low Interest Home Improvement Loans RemodelingForums With the heating season fast ap- proaching, proaching, now is a good time to think about replacing that old fur- The City of Fridley will offer 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., beginning Oc- nace or boiler. The Fridley HRA has monthly forums on home remodel- tober 13, 1998 at the Municipal Cen- low-interest financing to help you ing to Fridley residents.Each month ter. Enter the front door and you will with your home improvement a different topic will be presented be directed to the meeting room. project. You can borrow up to on home maintenance, repair or re- These meetings are an opportunity for $25,000 with repayment terms of up modeling. Topics will include room you to bring in your remodeling ques- to 20 years at rates as low as 5%.To additions, kitchen remodeling, bath tions and ideas. The forums are FREE qualify, you need to meet these remodeling, garages, roofing, siding, and open to all residents of Fridley simple guidelines: windows,and other areas of interest. CaII Dave Mayer at 572-3515 to con- 1.Income must be less than$58,650. Dave Mayer,Remodeling Advisor,will sult on your remodeling ideas or ask 2. Acceptable credit. moderate the discussion and present questions.Dave even makes house calls! 3. Owner-occupied property(up to information relative to the chosen 4 units). topic in conjunction with occasional The improvements must be per- invited experts.Following the presen- manent.Eligible repairs include new tation,questions relating to the topic roofing, furnace replacement, win- will be answered along with an open dow replacement, kitchen and bath forum on any remodeling topics. p remodeling, basement finishes, The forums will be held on the driveways and garages. second Tuesday of the month from - Because of our flexible under- writing guidelines, loans can be made even if you have little equity in your home.To apply,all you have America Recycles Day is to do is fill out an application form, attach proof of income and esti- November sti- November 15 mates for the work you want done. It's that simple! For more informa- tion or an application call the Frid- On November 15, thousands of your name goes into a drawing to win ley Home Improvement Hotline at Americans will take part several prizes. The grand ley H 51. in "buy recycled" ac- prize is a three-bedroom 1.� tivities across the American Green Dream q country and right L _Wl House, a home con- ;� here in Fridley as - structed from recycled- part of America Re- content buildingmateri- •:+.► ••" �� �� ► . •. � I� cycles Day. The 1998als and containing en- ':�� � ��� ' ��=4464. theme, if you're ergy-eff fficient features.•! •�� 4 4. �•��.� i not buying recycled, Pledge cards and draw- you re raw-you're not really recy- ing boxes will be available •;: 'w� 3 cling," underscores the at the Fridley Municipal ' importance of purchasing re- Center, the Fridley Recycling cycled-content products and pack- Center, and at the Mississippi Branch aging. Anoka County Library. In an effort to encourage residents If you want to learn more about # to buy more recycled-content prod- recycled-content products avail- >j ucts,the City of Fridley will be host- able in Fridley stores, watch for a ing sign up boxes for residents to program on Fridley Municipal Chan- pledge to buy more recycled prod- nel 35. Call 572-3501 for scheduled ucts. When you sign a pledge card, air times. 6 City of Fridley HRA ANNUAL UPDATE Medtronic Proposes Office ECONOMIC Development At Fridley DEVELOPMENT Executive Center PROJECTS: Cintas �b Cintas is the name of a uniform rental company based in Cincinnati, aF Ohio,which has recently decided to purchase a five-acre site at 8234 • Main Street in the City's northern e�� O �' w industrial area(vacant site just west of Sam's Club and the new Bachman's site). Cardiovascular Business Carter The facility in Fridley will be re- sponsible for washing and servicing uniforms for its clients. The com- pany owns 129 uniform locations in 36 states and Canada and employs 12,000 people.A 51,000 square foot building that could be expanded to s . f 65,000 square feet is proposed for - the Fridley site. Seventy-five em- ployees will be employed by the end of the first year of operation and The Fridley City Council and ley Executive Center site is also well 130 employees are projected in three i Housing and Redevelopment Au- located for Medtronic with easy ac- years. thority are very pleased to announce cess to the Shoreview and Columbia Total project cost is$4.9 million S the completion of a conceptual Heights offices. Although it is not including $2.5 million for con- agreement with Medtronic, Inc. for known what specific types of offices struction costs and $2 million for construction of additional office and will be built on the site, research and equipment. The HRA will be pro- corporate facilities on the 41-acre development facilities as well as cor- viding approximately $250,000 of Fridley Exective Center site (for- porate offices and training facilities tax increment financing assistance merly known as the Lake Pointe site are under discussion. for soil correction. The assistance and 100 Twin Drive-In). In order to In order to consider the will be provided as property taxes keep pace with the company's Medtronic proposal, the Housing are paid during the first seven years growth, Medtronic is proposing to and Redevelopment Authority of the project. begin construction of a 150,000 passed a resolution revoking its ap- square foot multi-story office build- proval of a development contract ing as soon as the summer of 1999, with Duke Realty Investments Inc. with additional development to fol- (formerly known as MEPC American ){ low. The ultimate size of the devel- Properties) for construction of a opment will be defined in the next one-story 100,000 square foot facil- two to three months. ity. The Housing and Redevelopment Medtronic wants to pursue a Authority will be considering the is- _ i W "dual campus"approach and create sues concerning the Medtronic pro- W, ACE C co. W o a corporate office campus at the I- posal at their regular meetings this fall 694 site in close proximity to the ex- on the first Thursday of each month isting Rice Creek campus. The Frid- at 7:30 p.m. at the Municipal Center. City of Fridley r f i H RA AN N UAL U PDATE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECTS: Christenson Crossing Nearing Completion: Time is running out! Only ten lots remain vacant in the Christenson ° Crossing townhouse developmentA i at the southwest corner of Missis- sippi Street and University Avenue. Of the 118 units approved, 108 are under construction and 103 have r , been sold. W The development will have two y e townhouse associations. One asso- ciation has been formed for the "Gable" townhomes, the three story units on the east side of Third Street and west of Univer- sity Avenue. The second homeowner's associa- responsible for maintenance of com- have been sold, 47 of the Village tion will be formed for the 54"Vil- mon areas. Homes are either sold or are under lage Homes" that are located west Intrest in the "Gable Townhomes" construction. Rottlund expects to of Third Street. Among other and the "Village Homes" has been sell the remaining lots by the end things, these associations will be strong.While all of the 54 Gable Units of the year. A 13,000 square foot Walgreens Walgreens Open For Business facility opened for business on Monday, August 17. Development of this site com- ® E pletes the redevelopment of all four corners of the University Av- enue and Mississippi Street inter- � section in the Center City Redevel- `_ - m opment Project area.The HRA did not provide tax increment assis- tance for this project; all expenses ' associated with land assembly and demolition were paid for by Walgreens. The City Council's approval of the project, however, did require construction of the brick and alu- �, wz minum decorative fence to con- tinue the theme created by the Christenson Crossing development located across the street. 8 City of Fridley H RA AN N UAL U PDATE ;1 HOME IMPROVEMENT CORNER: longer the owner's principal residence. Income qualifications are based on Home Improvement Grants Ava i l a b l a household size(see chart).In addition, To Lower-income Families applicants cannot have more than $25,000 in assets,excluding the value This year, the City of Fridley has of the home. Eligible properties in- Income grant funds available to lower incomeSize clude owner-occupied 1 or 2 unit families who need financial help mak- 1 $21.300 homes. ing basic repairs to their homes. Quali- 2 $24,700 If approved for assistance, an in- feed families can receive up to $15,000 3 $27,350 spection will be done on the home to in financial assistance to improve their 4 $30,400 determine qualified repairs. A scope homes. The funds are provided in the 5 $32,850 of work will then be given to the ho- form of a zero-interest loan which is 6 $35,250 meowner for collecting estimates and partially forgiven depending on how selecting a contractor. long the owner resides in the property pleted)for five years.After the fifth year, For more information or an appli- In fact,ten percent of the money is for- the remaining balance must be paid cation call the Fridley Home improve- given each year(after the work is com- whenever the home is sold or is no ment Hotline at 335-2651. MORE DEVELOPMENTS: Maximum Price Limit 57th Avenue Project Raised On First-Time The HRA agreed to con- Homebuyer Program tribute 50% of the costs for If you're a first-time homebuyer, the streetscape improve- you may be eligible for low-interest ments now being installed on mortgage financing to help you buy 57th Avenue. The improve- your first home.And now,the maxi- ments include decorative mum mortgage has been raised to street-lights, a three foot $112,500. decorative brick pillar and All mortgages under this special aluminum fence (similar toprogram are issued at a fixed rate but shorter than the decora- of 6.05% with a 30-year term. tive fence at Christenson To qualify you need to meet these Crossing), extensive land- guidelines: scaping,and concrete pavers. 1.Must be a first-time homebuyer. The project is funded by ��� 2.Maximum annual household many sources including as- income is$45,650. sessments to abutting property owners, the HRA, Anoka County, the City, 3. Maximum home price is $112,500. and MnDOT. 4.Good credit and the ability to meet normal bank underwriting Goodyear On 57th Avenue standards. y FHA, VA and conventional loans Renovation was completed on the Goodyear store spanning to the end are eligible.You must apply directly Goodyear store last fall completing of the block at Main Street. The de- at one of the participating lenders. the first part of a redevelopment veloper, Steve Linn of Linn Proper- This is a limited opportunity,so call project approved by the HRA in ties, reports that negotiations are un- now. 1997. derway with potential tenants. Once For more information and a list The second phase of the project 80% of the building is pre-leased, of lenders call 572-3591. envisions an 8,000 square foot retail construction will begin. Linn hopes facility immediately west of the to be underway in the spring of 1999. City of Fridley 9 City Management Living Within Our Means; Moving Ahead Presenting The 1999 CityBudget by Bill Burns, City Manager i Fire Reserve When most of us think about 8% 2% Police budgeting we think of a very dry 32% and confusing array of numbers.In this article I will provide only the Public Works highlights of the 1999 City budget. 26%' This includes a brief description of how the budget is structured as well as identification of new services and _ projects that are being considered in this year's budgeting process. Finance We are currently putting the fin- 9% ishing touches on the City's budget City Management/ Legislature for 1999. It covers not only operat- Legal Recreation Non- Community 1% ing expenses for things like police 6% 9% Department Development and fire services, but also the City's 1% 6% capital improvement projects. Alto- gether we are projecting expendi- tures of $15,005,250. Of this The other components of the City Among other things, the 1999 amount, $12,015,250, or 80.07% is budget, special revenue funds and budget provides for two additional projected for operating expenses.The capital improvements also have sev- police officers (subject to grant remainder, $2,990,000, or 19.93%, is eral subdivisions. Special revenue funding), the operation of a newly designated for various capital im- funds are allocated among four areas: established youth center, the pur- provement projects. chase of a new fire engine,and play- The services that you receive are ground equipment upgrades at funded from two budgets.More than Craig, Ed Wilmes, Hackmann, 80% of all operating expenditures You will be happy to know Madsen, Plaza and Skyline Parks. are funded from the General Fund. that the City Council has We have also budgeted funding for The remaining 20%of the City's op- a major street improvement project erating expenditures are funded chosen not to raise property in the Riverview Heights section of from four Special Revenue Funds. taxes for 1999 Fridley. All of these items and These are established to account sepa- projects are subject to further citi- rately for the expenditure of things zen and Council review. like grant revenue,cable franchise fees, You will be happy to know that and solid waste abatement fees. cable television, grants, solid waste the City Council has chosen not to General Fund expenditures are al- abatement,and housing revitalization. raise property taxes for these and located among eight types of local The capital improvements component other budgeted expenditures for services. We also budget money for of the budget provides for general 1999. an emergency reserve that is dedi- capital improvements (usually build- If you would like to discuss the cated to unexpected expenditures. ing improvements and fire trucks), budget in more detail,please call the Additionally we budget a small streets and parks. In 1999 the vast Fridley City Manager's Office at amount of money for expenditures majority-df this money is to be de- 572-3506.We also encourage you to that are not, for one reason or an- voted to street improvements. attend the 1999 budget hearing that other, allocated to a particular ser- will be held by the Mayor and Coun- vice area. The pie chart above de- cil on Monday, December 7, 1998 in picts how this money is allocated the Fridley City Council Chambers at among these categories for 1999. 7:30 p.m. 10 City of Fridley City Management Summer Storms Teach WARNING: Fridley A Hard Lesson 'Snow Birds, Targeted The rain and hail storm of May the street's drainage system,resulting We know winter is coming but 15, 1998 provided us another op- in flooding of the streets and the non- those first few snowfalls always portunity to re-learn the effects of use of the storm drainage pipes. Ev- come as a surprise. Vehicles parked debris in our City streets. ery resident must help in eliminating in the street during the winter snow As a result of the spring storm, the accumulation of debris in the and ice removal activities are affec- many properties and homes suf- streets and along the boulevards. tionately called"snow birds."Own- ' fered water damage from street Grass clippings, paper, cans, sticks, ers of these vehicles may have gone flooding and surface water.backup. stones, all contribute to the blocking to warmer climates and have left Most of the flooding problems of the flow of water and reduce the their vehicles in the street. Ulti- could have been avoided if the efficiency of our storm water system. mately, this affects the efficiency of j catch basins along the street curbs During major rain or snow melt snow removal from Fridley streets. would have remained clear. events,your individual efforts to clear A declaration of a snow emergency } While much of the leaves and the gutters and especially the catch isnot required in Fridley to tag or tow twigs on the street were a result of basins can reduce water damage to a vehicle. When sufficient snow ac- the storm, deposits of grass clip- properties and homes. cumulates—whether it continues to pings, sticks and debris assisted in Let's make the May storm a lesson snow or stops—City Code Chapter 506 blocking the grates and openings of we will always remember. allows for the tagging and towing of any vehicle parked on a street. Even after the snow plowing has been completed, the Public Works crews return the next work day to push back the boulevards to make room for the next snow event.Since snow events and plowing are not pre- dictable, the best measure is to keep e e e cars off the street until the streets and boulevards have been cleared. �m Protect yourself... Keep hydrants clear Many of the City's fire hydrants get covered with snow and at times become unrecognizable. This cre- ates a safety issue if fire department crews have to respond to a fire.You can help yourself and your neigh- bor by clearing a path to the fire hy- drant on your property or in your neighborhood. A.few minutes in a fire can mean the difference be- tween life and death.You can make Residents should try to keep catch basins clear to that difference. As our winter white season ap- reduce the liklihood of run-off water damage. proaches,be prepared to move your vehicle from the street and keep a clear path to all fire hydrants. i f City of Fridley 11 3 • . . - , 9;6mber December 1 HRA and Human 2 * Parks &Rec. Comm. 2 Planning Commission Resources Comm. 4 Planning Commission 3 HRA and Human 5 City Council and 5 HRA and Human Resources Comm. * Parks &Rec. Comm. Resources Comm. 7 City Council and 7 Planning Commission 9 City Council Meeting * Parks & Rec. Comm. 12 Columbus Day 10 Appeals Commission 9 Appeals Commission Holiday 16 Council Conference 15 Environmental 14 Appeals Commission Meeting Quality&Energy Comm. 19 City Council Meeting 17 Environmental 16 Planning Commission 20 Environmental Quality Quality &Energy 23 Appeals Commission & Energy Comm. and *Cable TV Comm. 25 Christmas Holiday 21 Planning Commission 18 Planning Commission 26 * Charter Commission 23 City Council *NOTE: Cable, Charter and Park Recreation Commissions meet at 28 Appeals Commission 26-27 Thanksgiving 7 p.m. All other commissions and Holiday the City Council meet at 7:30 p.m. * All meetings are held at the Munici- 30 Charter Commission pal Center, 6431 University Avenue, N.E. The public is welcome. I FALL NEWSLETTER 1998 City of Fridley ECR _ 6431 University Avenue N.E. Buuc RATE MAYOR Fridley, MN 55432 U.S.AIDA°E Nancy J. Jorgenson COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE Minneapolis, Permit No. 28888 6 Robert L. Barnette COUNCILMEMBER IST WARD Steven E. Billings COUNCILMEMBER 2ND WARD Dennis L. Schneider COUNCILMEMBER 3RD WARD Ann R. Bolkcom CITY MANAGER William W,Burns **ECRWSS** 3 3 + Customer FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY Postal Customer ADMIN. OFFICES/MUNICIPA7,CTR. 571-3450 OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F (8 a.m.-7 p.m.Tues.) 24 HR.FRIDLEY INFO LINE(FIL) 572.3600 24 HR. RECREATION HOTLINE 571-9397'1 TDD 572-3534 LIQUOR STORE 571-3480.. POLICE(24 Hr.non-emergency) 572-.3629 FIRE&POLICE EMERGENCY 911