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FEATURES A MAYOR'SFARE W E L L
by William Nee,Mayor
Mayors Farewell — 1 —
n July I made a difficult choice. I decided not to
run for another term as Mayor. I will finish out my
{ term and pass the gavel to a new Mayor next Janu-
Innovation Award — 2 — a y.
Hyde Park Remodeling — 2 — Looking back on some forty years of public service
several things stand out-most of all,the people who
live and work in Fridley. You have been the driving
D.A.R.E.Addition — 3 — force to create a community which we are all proud to
call home. I am honored that you have elected and
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Second Annual Safety Camp — 4 — reelected me to office.
City government is just one part ofwhat it takes to run
Fall Recycling Day — 5 — a good city. Fortunately,I have been able to work
with forward looking leaders in county,state and fed-
Home Front — 6 —
eral government,school districts,community organi-
zations,etc. Together we have had some disappoint-
ments but many,many lasting accomplishments. Frid-
Fridley at the Crossroads — 8 — ley in 1996 is a far cry from Fridley in 1957 when I
first ran for elective office.
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Voting Locations — 8 —
My fellow councilmembers stand out in a particular
way. I am continually impressed by their vision,their
Rental Property Inspection — 10— concern for their constituents and their willingness to
do what it takes to get the job done. They have sac-
. Help in Minutes — 10— rificed countless hours of their personal time to serve
the people ofFridley.
National Night Out — 12— I have enjoyed my relationship with the City managers
and other city staff-dedicated public servants who
New Construction — 12—
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have worked closelywith the CityCouncil to build a AND BARBECUE by Grant Fernelius
HRA Housing Coordinator
better Fridley.
n Wednesday, July 17, 1996 a remodeling
If and when I write my memoirs I will be more specific tour was held for residents ofthe Hyde Park
and name names. There are far too many to mention neighborhood. The event celebrated a year
in this brief column. I will also go into detail about the long program by the City and HRA to help residents
changes that have taken place during my watch. improve their properties through low-cost financing
and technical assistance.
But,for now there are still four months left in my term
and many things to do before I leave office. Let me More than 50 people attended the event which in-
just say that it has been a great experience,and I have eluded a free barbecue and a trolley tour ofthe neigh-
enjoyed every minute of it. Thanks for the confidence boyhood. Representatives from the City Council,City
you have placed in me. staffand the Center for Energy and Environment(CEE)
hosted the event. The BRA contracted with CEE to
administer rehabilitation programs in Hyde Park and
INNOVATION AWARD by Kevin Thomas the City.
Outreach Coordinator
The City ofFridley received the 1995 Associa Eleven properties were highlighted as part ofthe tour.
tion opolitan Municipalities Innovative Award Types ofimprovements and cost information were pro-
City Award for its efforts with Project Safety vided on each project. So far this year, 19 loans have
Net.The program attempts to build a healthier corn- been made in the Hyde Park neighborhood for a total
munity for families and youth through a late night cur- of$115,000. In addition,two new homes have been
few and minor offense drop offcenter;the Zone which constructed and a third home will be under construc-
provides evening recreational activities;and commu- tion this Fall. The HRA plans to continue its programs
nity outreach services. The collaborative effort by the in Hyde Park for the remainder of this year.
Fridley Police and Recreation departments serves Frid-
ley and surrounding communities. For more information about the Hyde Park Home
Improvement Programs please call the Center for En-
This year,the drop-off center has assisted over 300 ergy and Environment at 348-2582 or Grant Fernelius,
youths and families and over 800 since the inception HRA Housing Coordinator at 572-3591.
of the program in May of 1995.It continues on the
beliefthat juvenile crime and victimization are integrally
related to the enforcement of curfew. The drop-off VEHICLE LOCKOUT by Herb Zimmerman '
center is an attempt to protect and support area youth. Lieutenant .
ue to the technological changes in today's
The Zone continues to serve area youths through late modern vehicles,it is increasingly more difii-
night recreational activities and special events on Sat- cult to open locked vehicles.
urday nights from 8 p.m. -12 midnight.For more in-
formation,please call Kevin Thomas at 572-3643 or Therefore effective September 1, 1996,the Fridley
Deb Campobasso at 572-3574. Police Department will only attempt to open vehicles
in emergency situations at the owner's risk.
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