1999 Summer City of Fridley
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UP ate Summer 1999
No. 101
Double the Excitement...
149er Days/ 5011 Anniversary Combine
for BIG Summertime Fun!
Our community celebration ,
continues this summer with
an explosion of exciting
events. By celebrating both
`49er Days and our 501hAnni-
versary as a city, this summeriMMENOMMW
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should be bigger and better
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than ever!
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There are planned events
for all to enjoy including
family activities such as the t
Teddy Bear Picnic and the �.
traditional `49er Days parade. w
There are also wrestling °
matches and a community
garage sale at Columbia
Arena, as well as a summer �
day camp at Springbrook
Nature Center. Other unique
events include open house
tours at several points of
interest and a "Quick Step"
baseball game using uniforms
from at least 50 years ago and Celebrate`49er Days and Fridley's 50th Anniversary with royalty!
rules from the 1890s. Pictured front row,left to right,are Princess Mandy Jachymowski,
Fridley residents are Queen Stacy Ellestad,and Princess Angela Nolan. Back row, left
to right,are Diane and Jim Jachymowski;Gary and Susan Ellestad.
encouraged to participate in Not pictured: Dennis and Carol Nolan.
our community's beautifica-
tion project garden contest. activities, a huge birthday
For details, call Roberta at bash is planned at the
572-3500. Community Center in Annual Water
Fridley High School gradu- September.
ates, don't forget about the All Check us out! Quality Report
Class Reunion which will be Pages 8- 11
held on June 20th. See pages 2-3 fora
After a summer full of complete calendar.
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Gi{9 U �ed e June 16 - `49er Days Carnival begins - City Plaza (6:00 p.m.)
50 ja - Early Childhood Family Education presents an evening of magic
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,isir9 and fun, starring "Jammini", 6:30 p.m., Fridley Community
�roCenter. Call 502-5106.
1949 - 1999 June 17 - Fridley Lions/'49er Days Parade beginning at 6:30
p.m. along traditional parade route. (Call 572-3600 x322 for I
parade information.) Carnival and food at City Plaza.
June 18 - `49er Days Dance with the White Sidewalls, Fridley City Plaza, 7-11 p.m. Call
Fridley Info Line at 572-3600, ext. 323.
June 19 - `49er Days Dance with the Rockin' Hollywoods, Fridley City Plaza, 7-11 p.m. Call
Fridley Info Line at 572-3600, ext. 323.
- Annual "Quick Step" Baseball Game at Commons Park, 2:00 p.m. Game will be played in
uniforms from at least 50 years ago and will use 1890's rules. The opposing team will be some
"locals." Sponsored by the Fridley Historical Society
- Teddy Bear Picnic, featuring the Teddy Bear Band. 4:00-6:00 p.m.; Commons Park.
June 20 - **All Class Reunion at Fridley High School; afternoon. Contact Sue Anne Kirkham
at 571-3450.
- Miss Fridley Pageant, Fridley High School auditorium, 6:30 p.m. Contact Sue Meyers at
574-9801.
June 26 - Bingo at Columbia Arena, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact Barney Buss at 571-6222.
- Horseshoe Tournament next to Columbia Arena, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Open to the public.
Prizes awarded. (Make-a-Wish Fundraiser featuring horseshoe pitching exhibition, tourna-
ment pitching, music and food.) Contact John Stanford at 784-0161.
- Fridley City Band Concert Columbia Arena, rink one, 6:30 p.m.
- Paid-entrywrestling matches held at Columbia Arena rink one. 7:00 - 8:00
g p.m., 8:00 - 10:00 {
p.m., professional wrestling, closing with a celebrity bout.
- Community Garage Sale in Columbia Arena parking lot from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Open to
the public. $5.00 display fee. Call Fridley Info Line at 572-3600 x332 for details.
- Crafters Show inside Columbia Arena from 8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. FREE ADMISSION!
Vendor fee is $25 for 10x10 space. Call 572-3614.
June 26-27 - International Rescue and Emergency Care (IREC) Association's Second Annual
Upper Midwest Auto Extrication Competition at the Training Center site behind Columbia Arena.
Contact Chuck McKusick at 572-3610.
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2 City of Fridley
50th Anniversary/149er Days
June - August - Springbrook Nature Center Summer Day Camp sessions will feature some
common useful crafts from 1949, and studies of the changes in both the natural and hu-
man "landscapes" in Fridley over the past 50 years:
Wetlands -June 12; Forest-July 10; and Oak Savannah - August 1. Contact Springbrook:
572-3588.
July 10 - August 14-Open House Tours at various points of interest.
August 7 - Fridley Historical Society Museum; 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. August 14 - Springbrook
Nature Center; animal feeding and children's activities; 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. August 14 -
Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts; supervised children's art projects and general tours; 1:00
- 3:00 p.m. Also planned - Fridley Senior Center. Contact Gen Peterson: 571-8423.
July 23 - Flower Garden Contest Applications due! (Sponsored by Bachman's)
August 1 - Minnesota Street Machine Association Car Show at Moore Lake Commons East.
Contact Carole Miller at 571-5074 or Scott Lund at 571-0214.
August 2-6 - Beautification Project Garden Contest Judging. All residents are encouraged to
participate. Garden must be visible from the street. Contact Roberta Collins at 572-3500.
September 18 - Birthday Party at Fridley Community Center! (Alternate date if weather
doesn't cooperate is Sunday, September 19.) Huge birthday cake provided by McGlynn's;
essay contest winners will be announced, the 5011 anniversary song will be performed, and
the time capsule will be sealed at this event. Also Fridley City Band, Fridley High School
Band, and Commodore Chorus performances. Fireworks display will be presented
between 9:00 and 9:30 p.m. in the Commons Park area, with viewing from the high school
football field bleachers. Contact Arlo Schweikert (essay contest) at 571-1874; Lillian Meyer
(time capsule) at 571-5328; or Scott Lund (fireworks) at 571-0214.
"Attention all Fridley High School Alumni! Register NOW for the All Class Reunion by
calling Sue Anne at 571-3450 Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Don't Forget These 50th Anniversary Keepsakes!
FREE Commemorative Booklets, celebrating Fridley's 5011 Anniversary, are available at
the Municipal Center and the Fridley Community Center. These keepsake booklets must
be picked up in person; they cannot be mailed.
Limited Edition Commemorative Calendar. Cost is $8. To get your calendar, call the
Fridley Historical Society at 571-0120.
50t1 Anniversary T-shirts. Only$10. Sizes: L, XL, XXL and XXXL. Call 572-3533 to place
your order.
`49er Days buttons are available at the Fridley Municipal Center (Recreation Department
and Information Desk), Southern Anoka County Chamber of Commerce in Moore Lake
Plaza, Norwest Bank (Fridley) and from any of the `49er Days Queen Candidates.
City of Fridley
Recycling Construction
County CONSTRUCTION Update on Road
Household AREA Construction
pease$e Projects
'
Hazardous Careful
Waste Site to Riverview Heights
Construction began in the Riverview Heights neighborhood during
Open the week of May 17. Initial construction activities included milling
of the existing asphalt streets on about half the project, miscella-
Disposing of household haz- neous utility repairs, clearing and excavation for the north half of
ar d o u s wastes (paint, oil, the stormwater pond, and a start on the storm sewer installation.
Concurrent with the work being done by Park Construction
chemicals, etc.) will be much ,
more convenient for Fridley Minnegasco is replacing all the gas mains and service lines.
residents with the opening of a
year-round household hazard- Central Avenue
ous waste drop-off facility in Anoka County's Central Avenue project is nearly finished. The
Blaine. The facility should open majority of the work remaining is boulevard restoration and then
this summer. Call Anoka final paving and street striping. Completion is expected by late June.
County Waste Management at
323-5730 for the opening date East River Road
of the drop-off facility and for In July, Anoka County will begin reconstruction of East River Road
information on which materials
from just north of Osborne Road to Lafayette Street. The project
includes road widening, medians and new storm sewer.
will be accepted for disposal.
Additional information about
proper disposal of hazardous Highway 65 (at Lake Pointe Drive/Central Avenue)
household materials can be MnDOT's project along Highway 65 from 53rd Ave to 61St is consid-
accessed at the Minnesota ered more than 80%finished. Central Avenue and the new Hackmann
Pollution Control Agency's web Avenue connection were paved the week of May 24. The new
site: www.pca.state.mn.us/ median will be installed across the Moore Lake causeway during the
waste/hhw.html. first two weeks of June. Boulevard restoration plus final paving of ,
the entire job from 5311 to 61St will follow. Final completion is expected
in time for the July 411 weekend.
June 12 is Next Recyc ling Drop-Off Day
Saturday, June 12, is Fridley's next monthly drop-off day. Hours are from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Recyclable items can be brought to 350 - 71St Avenue NE (the former recycling center site behind
Columbia Ice Arena).
Five types of materials are accepted at the drop off: Appliances (for a fee), Fluorescent Lamps
(up to 10 free), Scrap Metal, Useable Furniture donations for ACCAP, and Clothing and House-
hold Goods donations for Goodwill. More details are available by calling the Fridley 24-hour
Recycling Information line at 572-3607.
Monthly drop-off days will continue on the second Saturday of the month through November. 1
Yard Waste Transfer Site Closes June 12
The Fridley Yard Waste Transfer Site will close for the spring season after Saturday,June 12. It
will reopen for the fall leaf season in September. The Anoka County Bunker Hills Compost Site
will remain open throughout the summer. Information on the County site can be obtained by
calling 323-5730.
4 City of Fridley
Public Safety Update
Police Department
Public Safety
Announces New Hours Reminders
Crime Prevention is Major Priority , Severe Weather Sirens are
In 1998,the Police Department open on weekends from 8 a.m. to intended to warn people who
lost an important link in the 4 p.m. Employee hours saved by are outside to seek shelter.
Neighborhood Crime Watch closing evenings will be used to Each year we get complaints
Program when the Crime support the Neighborhood Crime from residents that the sirens
Prevention Specialist position Watch Program. This reorganiza- can't be heard inside their resi-
vacated by Julie Swanson was tion will allow time to assist dence. We urge you to pur-
not replaced. The City of Fridley Neighborhood Resource Officers, chase a weather alert monitor
is dedicated to supporting the recruit and organize Block which is automatically acti-
Neighborhood Crime Watch Captains, prepare newsletters vated when the sirens are. In
Program, desiring to do so in the and Crime Alerts, monitor crime this way, you will be alerted
most cost-effective way possible. trends, and assist with National without relying on TV or radio
After reviewing several options, it Night Out, etc. or outdoor sirens.
was determined that the most The Fridley Police Department
economical and productive way to looks forward to working with you Speeders in Your Neighbor-
support the Crime Prevention to strengthen the important hood? Contact the Police
Program would be to better Neighborhood Crime Watch Department at 572-3629 and
utilize existing civilian police Program. If you have any arrange to have the speed
employee hours. questions about the Crime Watch board placed on your street.
In order to channel more hours Program, please call Rosie Griep Not only does it announce to
into the Crime Watch Program, at 572-3638. the world that a vehicle is
beginning August 1, the Police speeding, it also monitors traf-
Department will close its admin- fic so that the volume of traffic
istrative office at 5 p.m. except on Remember: even when the and speed can be analyzed for
Tuesdays, when it will remain office is closed,police officers best deployment of officers.
open until 7 p.m. Although most are on duty 24-hours a day. Get Tough on Graffiti -
area police departments are only You can obtain police assis-
open during normal business tance from an officer anytime Report It As You See It.
hours, the Fridley Police Depart- by calling 9-1-1. Call 9-1-1. If not in progress,
ment office will continue to be call 572-3638 to mobilize the
Clean Team to remove it.
NEW POLICE OFFICE HOURS . National Night Out is
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 1999 Tuesday, August 3.
To receive a registration kit,
Hours Day of Week call 572-3638. This year's
theme is "DUSK TO DAWN -
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday LIGHTS ON".
7:30 a.m.-7 p.m Tuesday
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Wednesday
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Thursday
7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Friday TAKE A BITE OUT OF
8:00 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
(Offices closed on legal holidays) raRIME
City of Fridley 5
Community News
City Proposes Utility Franchise Fees
by William W. Burns, City Manager
The City of Fridley is propos- in recent years by a host of new Fridley, we see many needs.
ing a franchise fee for all programs and services. These There is a strong need to continue
Minnegasco and NSP customers. include the hiring of five new our neighborhood street re'Con-
The fee would essentially be a police officers with a sixth officer struction program at a cost of
r
sales tax equal to 3% of monthly to be hired in the year 2000.They about $700,000 per year. There
electric and gas bills for residen- also include the local costs of are also continued needs for both
tial users. It would appear as a Project Safety Net, the cost of youth and adult recreational
flat meter charge for commercial operating a youth center, more programs and a new gymnasium
and industrial users of electric than half the costs of our rental to house these programs. We are
and gas and would be based on housing inspection program, and also likely to see continued
average monthly sales within the the costs of operating the City's pressures for improved street
various Minnegasco and NSP portion of the Fridley Community lighting, better maintenance of
customer classes. Center. In 1999,we resumed City our three major highway corri-
The average residential user of mowing and trimming of Univer- dors and increasing expenditures
gas and electric would pay sity Avenue and East River Road for senior programs.As we see the
approximately $3 per month or rights-of-way. In 1998, we Medtronic project materialize,we
$36 per year for this tax. The committed to collecting storm will also face a need for improved
amounts would be collected damaged tree limbs. Next year we fire protection in Fridley.
monthly by the two utility expect additional costs for code You may also ask, "Why a
companies and turned over to the enforcement, assessing and franchise fee?" We think that the
City. Those who have household computer services. franchise fee helps to diversify the
income below federally defined Fridley tax base, making it less
poverty levels will have an oppor- dependent on property taxes.The
tunity to obtain a franchise fee "The franchise fee... franchise fee also has the advan-
rebate by making application to is collectible in small bites tage of being collected from all
the City. thatare much less painful City property. It is collectible in
Now that you've heard this bad than the big bites of small bites that are much less
news,you may be asking why the property taxation." painful than the big bites of
fees are being proposed.There are property taxation. It is also true
three reasons. We need the fees that the franchise fee is somewhat
to pay for current services that are While our costs have been less expensive to the residential
not covered by existing revenue. going up, we have had only two tax payer than raising a compa-
We also are asking for these fees small increases in property taxes rable amount of revenue through
in order to offset the impacts of within the last ten years. More- property tax additions.
class rate changes on local prop- over, the State has changed the When will the fee be consid-
erty taxes and other state laws property tax rates in a manner ered by the City Council? We
that have limited cities' ability to that has reduced our local tax expect that the public hearing on
raise property taxes.Additionally, capacity by more than 12% in the franchise fee ordinance will
we hope that the franchise fees, 1997 and 1998. Additional class occur on July 12, 1999 at 7:30
together with increased revenues rate changes have been adopted p.m. in the Fridley Council
from our liquor store operations, in 1999. At the same time the Chambers. This would be
will give us more flexibility to State's Local Government Aid followed by a first reading on July
respond to community needs. program has generated little 26 and a second reading on
While Fridley has maintained additional revenue for Fridley in August 9. We hope you will be
healthy fund reserves, those recent years. there to join in the discussion!
reserves have been drawn down As we look into the future for
6 City of Fridley
Year 2000 Preparations
Fridley card accounts, investment lives. With your neighbors,
accounts, retirement accounts, create your own Y2K prepared-
Residents mortgage payments, etc. There is ness plan. Another benefit to
no need to close or withdraw neighbors organizing can be
from any of your accounts if you raising your neighborhood's level
Can Prepare keep a "paper trail". of security by participating in
4. Be Prepared your Neighborhood Block Crime
for Year Much like a winter storm, Watch Group. Call Rosie Griep
Y2K has the potential of knock- at 572-3638 if you need informa-
2 O O o ing out power and impeding tion for your neighborhood.
transportation for a while. NSP
will most likely be able to get You may also consider the
Most experts feel that there power to your home but check impact of using a generator. If
will be minimal, if any, effect your thermostat. Is it program- you choose to purchase a home
from year 2000, but if you are mable or is it mechanical? If it generator, please call the City's
concerned, you can address is programmable contact the Inspection Division (572-3604)
possible Y2K problems with a few manufacturer or the heating/ for permit information. It may
common sense precautions. cooling company that installed it be wise to have a professional
Prepare your home and family to determine if it will have a prob- install the generator and give you
just as you would for problems lem with date or time functions maintenance instructions. There
caused by a typical Minnesota on January 1, 2000. are many safety factors to con-
winter storm. Here are some S. Get Involved in Volunteer sider. It is preferred that the
things the experts have suggested: Activities to Help Prepare Your generator be installed in the rear
Neighbors of your home.
1. Determine Which Automated
Systems will be Affected Be a good neighbor by check-
Residents should remember ing on the elderly and the frail. For a brochure outlining Y2K
that Y2K only affects those
Help to make them aware of how strategies and the City's Y2K systems that rely on a date func- the Y2K problem may affect their preparation efforts contact Bill
Champa at 572-3502 or visit the
tion. Once this is determined, City's Web site for updated
note which systems are impor- information.
tant to your security or health The Y2K Problem
and research or replace them. The millennium bug or Web site address:
2. Is Technology Y2K Ready? ' www.ci.fridley.mn.us
Your next step is to determine fear 2000 problem. (Y2K ,
if your equipment is Y2K springs from computer
Programs that store dates in
compliant. Contact the manufac-
a two-digit field:for instance,
turer who can provide informa- "1989" is stored as "89 "
tion about compliance and test- When 2000 rolls around,
ing that has been done on that
piece of equipment and advice on Programs that haven't been
what you can do if it has been updated might interpret"00" Year 2000 Readiness Disclosure
found to be non-compliant. as "1900" instead of"2000". Information contained in this com-
3. Keep Paper Copies Because many programs munication relates to the City of
Other things you can do to use and store dates for many Fridley's Year 2000 efforts. The
be prepared: Protect your reasons, the effects of the disclosure of this information is
personal finances by keeping Problem are unpredictable: intended to serve as a Year 2000
paper copies of all your state- In some cases it will have no Readiness Disclosure under the
ments that reflect the current effect; in more severe cases Year 2000 Information and Readi-
status of all your accounts.This it might cause system ness Disclosure Act, Public Law
includes bank accounts, credit crashes. 105-271.
City of Fridley 7
1999 Water Quality Report
Dear Fridley Water
Customers,
I'd like to introduce you to Fridley's first
Water Quality Report - a summary of the
water quality testing and analysis
required by the federal government along
with additional data of interest about the
water system. We are excited about this
opportunity to better inform citizensP, VXI
about Fridley's outstanding water supply
and treatment system.
All test results show Fridley's water meets
or exceeds federal standards set by the i
United States Environmental Protection
Agency. All water supply sources can be
expected to contain at least small
amounts of minerals and other
substances that pose no health risk.
John G. Flora, Director of Public Works
Fridley Water History
The Fridley Water Utility began with Well #1 at Madison & Cherri Lane & the Marion Hills
Reservoir at 53rd & Matterhorn in 1957. Prior to that date, the city purchased water from
the City of Minneapolis. Rapid population growth necessitated the creation of an
independent city water supply.
Continued population growth
resulted in water utility expansion:
• 1960's: Construction of the iron
removal treatment plant at
Commons Park; drilling of well #'s
2,3,4,5,6,7,8, 9.
• 1970's: Construction of a
e
second iron removal plant at Locke
Park; drilling of well #'s 10, 11.
• 1980's: Treatment process
upgraded to remove both iron and
manganese.
1996: Construction of the third
treatment plant at Highway 65 and
73rd 1/2.
The Fridley system now includes 1500 hydrants, 120 miles of pipe, 4500 valves, and 6.5
million gallons of storage capacity. The city is divided into three pressure zones so that
excellent water pressure is maintained at each residence.
8 City of Fridley
1999 Water Quality Report
Monitoring Report Summary
For the calendar year of 1998, no contaminants were detected at levels that exceeded federal
standards. The table on page 10 lists the substances that were detected. Drinking water,
including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain small amounts of some
contaminants. Their presence does not necessarily indicate that water poses a health risk. More
information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the
Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (800) 426-4791.
The City of Fridley, the Minnesota Department of Health, and independent laboratories are routinely
testing and monitoring the Fridley water supply to ensure the water is safe and aesthetically
pleasing.
Water Testing
Water Utility Staff continually analyzes the city's water. This guarantees that the water not only will
be safe, but also maintains a product that is pleasurable to use. Parameters evaluated on a daily
basis include pH, hardness, alkalinity, fluoride, and disinfectant. Eight different sites scattered
throughout the city are evaluated on a weekly basis for coliform bacteria. Listed below are values
for parameters that are important for the aesthetic quality of Fridely's water.
Aesthetic Water Disinfection
Quality Parameters To guarantee that the water supply is free of
disease-causing microorganisms, the water is
Parameter Fridley Water disinfected using chlorimation technology.
PH 7.2 This alternative to chlorine disinfection results
Total Hardness 15 grains/gallon in a constant and persistent level of j
Alkalinity 210 m L disinfectant throughout the distribution
system. Fridley was one of the first
Iron and Manganese Removal communities in Minnesota to use this
Iron and manganese are minerals found in technology and the city is recognized as a
abundant quantities in groundwater leader in its use. St. Paul and Minneapolis
throughout Minnesota, and Fridley's water both use this disinfection technique.
supply wells are typical of the region. While
not a threat to human health, these minerals
can affect the aesthetic qualities of the water.
Iron can leave rust-colored stains on laundry, High Zone
porcelain, and fixtures. Manganese can cause
a bitter metallic taste and discolor the water. Middle Zone
Fridley's water supply is treated at three-
sophisticated filtration plants that remove iron
and manganese, ensuring that the water will 73`d and 1/,
be pleasurable to use. Street PUA
Locke Park and
Commons Park
Fridley's Distribution Zones
Water presure is maintained for all
Low Zone consumers using a three-zone system.
City of Fridley 9
1999 Water Quality Report
Substances Detected in the Fridley Water Supply
Re ulated at the Treatment Plant
Highest Level
Substance(units) MCLG MCL Range Used for Typical Sources of Meets or Exceeds
Detected I Compliance Substance Guidelines
Nitrate as Nitrogen(ppm) 10.0 10.0 ND-0.45 0.45 Fertilizer use;septic
systems; sewage;wildlife
Alpha Emitters(pCi/L) --- 15.0 ND-1.8 3.5 Erosion of natural
deposits
Combined Radium (pCi/L) --- 5.0 0.68-1.86 1.27 Erosion of natural
deposits
Total Trihalomethanes(ppb) --- 100.0 --- 1.7 Disinfection by-product
Fluoride(ppm) 4.0 4.0 --- 1.4 State-required additive
that promotes strong
teeth;erosion of natural
deposits
Barium(ppm) 2.0 2.0 0.068- 0.096 Discharge of drilling
0.096 wastes;discharge from
metal refineries;erosion
of natural deposits
Xylenes(ppm) 10.0 10.0 ND- 0.0054 Discharge from petroleum
0.0054 refineries and chemical
factories
Ethylbenzene(ppb) 700.0 700.0 ND-0.3 0.3 Discharge from petroleum
refineries VO
Regulated in the Distribution S stem
#sites over Typical Sources of Meets or Exceeds
Substance(units) MCLG AL 90% Action Limit Substance Guidelines
Level
Copper(ppm) --- 1.3 1.139 1 out of 30 Corrosion of household
plumbing,erosion of
natural deposits,wood
preservatives
Key: MCLG:Maximum Contaminant Level Goal(the level of contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs
allow for a margin of safety). MCL:Maximum Contaminant Level(the highest level of the contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close
to MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology). AL: Action Level (the concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow). pCi/l:Pico curies per liter(a measure of radioactivity). PPB: parts per billion(equivalent to
1 shot glass in 78,000,000 fifths of gin). PPM:parts per million(equivalent to 1 shot glass in 78,000 bottles of vermouth). ND:Not Detected.
Unregulated Substances
Range Highest Level
Substance(units) Detected Used for Typcial Sources of Substance
Compliance
Sodium(ppm) 5.1-10.0 10.0 Erosion of Natural Deposits
Chloroform(ppb) ND-4.3 4.3 Disinfection by-product
Sulfate(ppm) test date: 2/16/96 --- 43 Erosion of natural deposits
Bromodichloromethane(ppb) ND-0.4 0.4 Disinfection b - roduct
10 City of Fridley
1999 Water Quality Report
Fridley Water Supply Sources
The residents of Fridley are fortunate to have drinking water supply sources that are safe and
aesthetically pleasing. The drinking water supply originates from thirteen wells, ranging in depth
from 199 to 960 feet, that draw water from the Quaternary Buried Artesian aquifer, the Jordan
aquifer, the Mt. Simon aquifer, and the Prairie Du Chien-Jordan aquifer. In addition, the City of
New Brighton provides approximately 25% of the Fridley supply from the same aquifers.
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams,
ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the
ground, it dissolves naturally occurring material, and can pick up substances resulting from the
presence of animals or human activity. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, EPA
prescribes regulations that limit the amount of certain substances in water provided by public
water systems. Fridley water is regularly monitored for hundreds of contaminants so we all can be
confident of its quality. The water is regularly evaluated for the following contaminant groups:
• Microbials, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment
plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock and wildlife.
• Inorganics, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally occurring or result from
urban storm runoff, wastewater discharges, or farming.
• Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety of sources such as
agriculture, urban storm water runoff, and residential uses.
• Organic chemicals, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by-
products of industrial processes, and can come from gas stations, urban storm water
runoff, and septic systems.
• Radioactive constituents, which can be naturally occurring.
Special Information Available
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants found in drinking water than the general
population. Immuno-compromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing
chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV/AIDS or other
immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections.
These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers.
Environmental Protection Agency/Centers for Disease Control guidelines on appropriate means to
lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium are available from the Safe Drinking Water Hot-Line
(800-426-4791). Groundwater sources, like Fridley uses, are unlikely to have Cryptosporidium
contamination.
Synopsis
The staff at the Fridley water utility takes pride in providing a safe, aesthetically pleasing
drinking water as well as high quality service to you, the customers and stakeholders. In
pursuit of that mission, we consistently meet and exceed federal and state standards for safe
water. Our success is due in large part to the human and capital investments the
community has made in our system. If you have questions or need more information,
contact the Fridley Water Department at 572-3561.
The City provides free services to residents, such as on-site leak detection for consumers
with high monthly water bills and home water quality testing for consumers with serious
concerns about water quality.
City of Fridley 11
FRIDLEY COMMUNITY CALENDAR
12 Recycling Drop-Off/Yard 1 Housing & Redevelopment 2 *Parks & Recreation Comm.
Waste Drop-Off Authority 3 National Night Out
14 City Council 5 Independence Day Holiday 4 Planning Commission
16 Planning Commission and 7 Planning Commission 5 Housing & Redevelopment
Fridley `49er Days begin 10 Recycling Drop-Off Authority
20 Fridley `49er Days end 12 City Council and *Parks & 9 City Council
23 Appeals Commission Recreation Comm. 11 Appeals Commission
28 City Council 14 Appeals Commission 14 Recycling Drop-Off
19 Council Conference Meeting 16 Council Conference
20 Environmental Quality & 17 *Cable TV Commission
Energy Commission 18 Planning Commission
21 Planning Commission 23 City Council
26 City Council 25 Appeals Commission
28 Appeals Commission
*NOTE: Cable, Charter, Human 1 Planning Commission
Resources and Parks & 2 Housing & Redevelopment
Recreation Commissions meet at Authority and *Human Resources
7 p.m. All other commissions and Commission
the City Council meet at 7:30 p.m. 6 Labor Day Holiday
All meetings are held at the 8 Appeals Commission
Municipal Center,6431 University 11 Recycling Drop-Off
Avenue, NE. The public is 13 City Council and *Parks &
welcome.
Recreation Comm.
City of Fridley BULK RATE
SUMMER NEWSLETTER 1999 6431 UniversityANE U.S. POSTAGE
venue PAID
Fridley, MN 55432 MINNEAPOLIS, MN
MAYOR PERMIT No. 2886
Nancy J. Jorgenson
COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE
Robert L. Barnette
COUNCILMEMBER IST WARD
Steven E. Billings
COUNCILMEMBER 2ND WARD
Richard P. Wolfe
COUNCILMEMBER 3RD WARD
Ann R. Bolkcom
CITY MANAGER
William W. Burns **ECRWSS**
EDITOR
William Champa postal Customer
FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 571-3450
OFFICE HOURS:
8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; 8 a.m.-7 p.m.Tues.
e-mail address: fridleyC'.fridley.mn.us
Web Site: www.cifridleymn.us
24 HR. FRIDLEY INFO LINE 572-3600
24 HR. RECREATION HOTLINE 571-9397
FRIDLEY LIQUOR STORE 571-3480
TDD 572-3534
POLICE (non-emergency) 572-3629
FIRE&POLICE EMERGENCY 911