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Correspondence from 2001-2013 Northcountry Cooperative Foundation MEMORANDUM NCE.is.a.RQC..USATM c.rtifed. achnical.Assistanice..?cavider To: Fridley,MN Mayor Scott Lund From: Warren Kramer Re: Letter from City about NCF owned manufactured homes Date: 1/19/13 Scott— The State of MN(MN Dept. of Administration's Fleet and Surplus Services Division)is recertifying Northcountry Cooperative Foundation to participate in their program where NCF receives manufactured homes from the Federal Government. Part of the recertification process includes getting a letter from"the mayor, county judge,city or county health officer or comparable authority,which certifies the applicant is a provider of assistance to the homeless or impoverished". The letter must identify the service being provided and the number of individuals receiving such assistance. We're not asking you to attest to any of the details of the residents,their incomes or anything like that. A letter from you or another City Authority that simply states that NCF is providing the service of providing affordable housing for four households in Fridley should satisfy this recertification requirement for us. We have to document the folks living in the homes we brought into Park Plaza Estates meet the income limits of the program. I've put together a draft of a letter I think will meet the requirements and included it in this mailing. Please review this request and help us if you can,by generating such a letter. If you have any questions related to this-please call me at 612.767.2116. Thanks, Warren Kramer Executive Director Northcountry Cooperative Foundation _ I 5 219 Main Street SE,Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Collins, Roberta From: Warren Kramer[warren@northcountryfoundation.org] Sent: Friday, January 18, 2013 1:34 PM To: web-Info Subject: Website comments Attachments: Certification Letter Template.doc; Mayor Memo Fridley.doc Dear City Staff, Please find attached,a memo describing my organization's request for a letter from the Mayor or another official, related to a government program we are participating in. I've also included a draft of a letter,which would serve our purposes, in case that would be helpful. If you have any questions about this request—please contact me. Thank you, Warren Warren Kramer Executive Director Northcountry Cooperative Foundation 219 Main Street SE, Suite 500 Minneapolis, MN 55414 Phone: 612.767.2116 Fax: 612.331.9145 email: warren@northcountryfoundation.org www.northcountryfoundation.org i S SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us CITY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E. • FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 www.ci.fridley.mn.us January 28, 2013 MN Department of Administration Fleet & S Surplus Services Division 5420 Old Highway 8 Arden Hills, MN 55112 To Whom It May Concern: I certify that Northcountry Cooperative Foundation (NCF) is a provider of services to the homeless or impoverished through the provision of affordable housing. In addition to helping the low and moderate income residents of a manufactured home community acquire the park and operate it on a cooperative basis,NCF has also sited four (4) manufactured homes in the City of Fridley. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 • (763)571-0214 November 28, 2012 To Whom it May Concern: I would like to express my support for Mayor Scott Lund of the City of Fridley for appointment to the GEARS Committee. Scott has been Mayor of Fridley since 2001 and has served selflessly and successfully in that capacity since then. Under his leadership, Fridley has been very involved in monitoring the Northstar commuter rail system as well as in working with Metro Transit staff to promote Northstar and other metropolitan transit options. As a member of a fully-developed metropolitan suburb, he is very aware of the need to develop transit options to crowded highways, including the three major north-south arterials that run through Fridley. Based on his strong interest in transit, his very fair and strong mayoral leadership, and his very active involvement in whatever it is he sets out to do, I have no doubt that Scott would be a very valuable and fair member of this committee. Sincerely, William W. Burns Fridley City Manager Page 1 of 2 Burns, Bill From: scottlund©usfamily.net Sent: Wednesday, November 14,2012 4:52 PM To: Burns, Bill Subject: Fw: Solicitation for Applicants—GEARS Committee Bill, I have been personally approached by Metro Cities staff asking me to sit on the GEARS committee and submit a bio along with a cover letter. Since you are Fridley's writing expert I am wondering if you wouldn't mind preparing this on my behalf. (No need to include my cat!) I would appreciate your assistsance. Scott Sent via BlackBerry from T-Mobile From: "Laurie Jennings" <laurie@metrocitiesmn.org> Date: Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:53:01 -0600(CST) To: Laurie Jennings<laurie@metrocitiesmn.org> Subject: Solicitation for Applicants—GEARS Committee Association of Metropolitan Municipalities Solicitation for Applicants--Grant Evaluation and Ranking System (GEARS) Committee The Counties Transit Improvement Board(CTIB) and Grant Evaluation and Ranking System (GEARS) committee were established in 2008 in conjunction with the authorizing of a metro sales tax, to improve transit in the metro region through the distribution of capital and operating grants. Counties in the seven county metropolitan areas were eligible for membership, predicated on the passage of a quarter percent sales tax. Five counties -Hennepin, Ramsey, Anoka,Washington and Dakota- enacted the new sales tax, which in turn made all cities within those counties eligible for one of eight city seats on the fourteen member GEARS committee (a Met Council member and five county representatives make up the remainder of the GEARS committee). The role of the GEARS committee is to evaluate and rank transit grant applications based on criteria established by the CTIB, and to forward those recommendations to the CTIB. 11/14/2012 _ SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E. • FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 www.ci.fridley.mn.us October 15, 2012 To RTTT Peer Reviewer: It is with great pleasure that I submit this letter of recommendation for the Fridley Schools' Race to the Top(RTTT)federal grant application. As the Mayor of Fridley, I have seen the incredible positive transformation of our schools over the past ten years. With the implementation of the International Baccalaureate program, I believe we are better meeting the needs of our changing community;that is,becoming increasingly diverse. I know our students receive a rigorous curriculum that will equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to succeed in college and in the workforce. I support this proposal because it intends to utilize the RUT funds to: 1. Increase academic achievement for all students; 2. Close existing achievement gaps between multiple sections of our student demographics; 3. Ensure that all students are college and career ready; and, 4. Equip graduating seniors with the knowledge and skills to succeed in college and the workforce. I fully support the goals our school district has articulated in this proposal, for students who are well prepared will also be better prepared to enter the workforce ready to tackle the global economic challenges of the 21 s`century. In closing,the City of Fridley extends its full support for this application for the RTTT by the Fridley School District. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 • (763)571-0214 Open House Recognition Event for Fridley Mayor Scott Lund Winner of the League of Minnesota Cities' 2012 C.C. Ludwig Award s � Tuesday, September 11, 2012 5:00 —7:00 p.m—Program 6:00 p.m. Springbrook Nature Center 100 85th Avenue NW, Fridley Sponsored by: Fridley Knights of Columbus 0 Fridley Lions Springbrook Nature Center Foundation 0 Lee Carlson Center E SENATOR AL. FRANKEN I C -I _____444''���ppgy iiiMM UNITED STATES SENATOR MINNESOTA July 9, 2012 Mr. Scott Lund Mayor City of Fridley 6431 University Avenue NE Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mayor Lund, I want to personally congratulate you on winning the C.C. Ludwig award for elected officials. . Your tenure as Mayor of Fridley has been marked by many significant accomplishments, especially the successful removal of utility rate restrictions from the Fridley City Charter. You have done a terrific job of building consensus in the community, which has enabled the city to be responsive to need . Again,congratulations on this significant achievement. Keep up the great work! Sincerely, /ZIA ---* I Franken United States Senator NOT PRINTED AT GOVERNMENT EXPENSE. • April 9, 2012 C.C. Ludwig/Leadership Awards Attn: Claudia Hoffacker League of Minnesota Cities 145 University Avenue West St. Paul, MN 55103-2044 Dear Ms Hoffacker: We would like to express our deep support for Mayor Scott Lund of the City of Fridley for the 2012 C.C. Ludwig Leadership Awards for Elected Officials. Scott has been Mayor of Fridley since 2001 and has served selflessly and successfully in that capacity since then. Under his leadership, the Fridley City Council has worked well together, as well as with City staff, community organizations and residents to provide very high quality local government services and capital projects that are not only responsive to community needs, but are affordable to Fridley residents. This combination of Council, staff, and community teamwork has also contributed to very sound financial stability in an era when many local governments have been struggling to stay afloat financially. Scott's mayoral leadership has also been enhanced through very strong, far-reaching and seemingly unending leadership in a wide variety of non-governmental community activities that extend back in time many years before his election as Mayor. In 1999, for example, he co-chaired the City's 50th Anniversary celebration. In 1997-1998 he was Chairman of the Fridley Community Center Fundraising Committee that raised more than $300,000 to furnish and equip the Community Center (a school district/city cooperative venture). Additionally, he has served as President of Fridley's annual community celebration, Fridley '49er Days, between 1987 and 1993 and has been an active member of their planning committee for more than twenty years. And, there's much more. In 2007, Scott organized a successful campaign to remove utility rate restrictions from the Fridley City Charter. He has also actively campaigned on C.C. Ludwig/Leadership Awards Page Two Fridley's behalf for a number of legislative issues, including funding for Fridley's Northstar Station site, funding for the Springbrook Nature Center improvements, and reform of the state's LGA formula. He has also raised money for the Lee Carlson Center, a center that promotes family mental health, by sleeping overnight on the roof of Bob's Produce in Fridley. Additionally, he has participated as a celebrity dancer in a Lee Carlson Center production of"Dancing with the Community Stars." Additionally, he has supported the Fridley Community Theater through participation in their 2011 production of"Anything Goes" and performed as a celebrity entertainer for the Fridley High School Stargazers, a group that has raised money for the high school fine arts program. When not sitting on rooftops, performing or attending numerous events as Mayor of Fridley, he has been an active member of the Fridley Schools Foundation, the Southern Anoka Chamber of Commerce, the Fridley Lions Club, St. William's Church, the Anoka Elected Officials Association, the Knights of Columbus, the Fridley Historical Society, and currently serves as a Board Member for Metro Cities. He has also been a very active member of the Springbrook Foundation's Fundraising Committee, and for the last two years has been the master of ceremonies for their SPRING Spree fundraising event. In view of all of his dedication and his success as Mayor of the City of Fridley, and his unbounded participation in a never-ending array of community events, we the members of the Fridley Council strongly support Mayor Scott Lund's nomination for the 2012 C.C. Ludwig Award. Thank you for your consideration of our nominee. Sincerely, Robert L. Barnette, At-Large Fridley City Council Member James T. Saefke, Ward 1 Fridley City Council Member Dolores M. Varichak, Ward 2 Fridley City Council Member Ann R. Bolkcom, Ward 3 Fridley City Council Member Name/age? Scott Lun / SS How long have you lived in Fridley? Since1979 or 29 years r Where are you employed? I sold my business after 32years which is still located in Fridley. Currently I am self employed Ty are you seeking election/re-election? I am seeking re-ems ion because my work on behalf of the citizens and businesses is not complete. I wish to finish the work I have started. Several current issues are in the forefront. Please list any current or past civic or community involvement. Fridley Jaycees past president, light rail transit(LRT) citizen advisory committee, Fridley Lion's member and past president, member Fridley Knights of Columbus, Fridley Community Center fundraising chair, Fridley 49er Days past president, Fridley Schools Foundation board member, 9-11 Patriot Commemoration chair, welcome to Fridley signs chair, member of the League of Minnesota Cities(LMC), member Metro Cities(formerly the Association of Metropolitan Mayors, AMM), Twin Cities North Chamber of Commerce past board member, Minnesota Manufactured Housing Association board member, Minnesota Building Codes and Standards committee member, Sam Walton Community Business Leader. What are some important issues the city faces or will face and what are your opinions on those issues? Currently Fridley faces an ever tightening of our finance resources. Our city charter restriction approved by the voters in 2000 coupled with the state changes of our local government aid (LGA) have created a budget shortfall. Fridley can not continue to balance the budget with our diminishing reserves. I have been lobbying at the Capitol for true government reform of LGA rather than the constant"tweaking" that has occurred in the past. Foreclosures and the costly effects to homeowners, businesses and city government are issues needing attention. To meet this challenge I believe we must partner with the county and state to address the problem of boarded up,vacant properties due to the current mortgage/foreclosure crisis. Redevelopment of properties like Columbia Arena and Sandee's Resturant are examples of the importance to our community image and economic viability. Proposed projects of the North Star commuter train station and expansion of the Springbrook Nature Center are of interest to many. These projects are worthy ones and I will continue to work on their funding from outside this city's limited financial capabilities. If elected, what do you think you would contribute to the office of mayor/councilmember-at-large? I can and do contribute as a consensus builder,working well with the city council and staff,the county commissioners and staff and our legislative delegation at the state. In this manner the interactions of governing bodies are more efficient,timely and productive. tai CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 October 28, 2011 Ms. Sarah Andrews 1638 Arthur Street N.E. Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Sarah: Thank you so much for your letter. I am going to try to address the concerns you wrote about. Snow Plowing on Arthur Street: When the streets are plowed after a snowfall, the snow gets pushed on to the boulevard. Sometimes when a lot of snow has fallen, the snow can get piled high along the boulevard and it can make it hard to see the street. If you think there is more snow piled up in your yard than a neighbor's yard, please have your parents call us and let us know. We will check it out and try to correct any problem. Merry-Go-Round at Flanery Park: Merry-go-rounds used to be a popular attraction at parks and school playground sites. They could be a lot of fun to use, but they also presented potential hazards and caused injuries to some children. Most injuries were caused when someone riding on the merry-go-round lost their grip and "flew"off. With new playground designs and more attention being paid to safety concerns, merry-go-rounds are no longer included on most play equipment packages. We want you and other children to enjoy the parks and the play equipment. We also want you to be safe. I am sorry, but it is unlikely that a merry-go-round will be added to the equipment at Flanery Park. Street Light at Brigadoon and Arthur Street: If you would like to add a street light on Brigadoon and Arthur Street, a petition needs to be submitted to the City. Please have your parents prepare a request for a street light at the corner of Brigadoon and Arthur Street and have your neighbors and people who live in that area sign it in support. Please make sure they also write their names, addresses and telephone numbers below their signatures. When that is done,you can bring the petition in to City Hall and give it to our Public Works Director,James Kosluchar. He will review it and respond to your request. I hope this letter helps answer any questions you had. Thank you for caring about the area where you live and letting us know about your concerns. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other questions. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund `/ Mayor Dear Council members of Fridley, Hi, my name is Sarah Andrews and I'm going to tell you about some things that have I noticed on Arthur Street. First, I noticed that in the winter you seen to barely snow plow Arthur Street. When you do it makes higher piles of snow in my Dad's yard which is fun to ride down but also annoying because you can't see over it unless your on top of the huge snow pile. The second thing I notice is that is at the end of Arthur street there is a little park called Flannery Park. I was Ifqwondering you if it is not a big deal to maybe add a merry- go-round or something else fun to do at the park because every time I go there it is always kind of boring. A third thing I notice is at night the street is very dark. People jog and walk their dogs at night on my street. It can be dangerous to do so when it is that dark. During Halloween with all the kids going door to door it is a great safety concern. A street light on Brigadoon and Arthur could help people see at night and would be safer for all. 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You were nominated by Kathy Samilo to receive the 2010 Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association(YIPA) Friends of Youth Leadership Award. Each year YIPA seeks individuals from around the state of Minnesota who have promoted the concept of early intervention services for youth. Last month, a committee of YIPA's Board of Directors selected you to receive the award in the category of Legislative Leadership. The Legislative Leadership award is presented to individuals in city, county, state or national government who have taken a leadership role in promoting and supporting the concept of early intervention youth programming as an effective solution to keeping youth out of the more costly juvenile justice system. We invite you to our fall conference at the University of Minnesota Continuing Education and Conference Center, 1890 Buford Ave., St. Paul on October 26,2010 to receive your award. The presentation will take place at approximately 12:45 p.m. following our noon luncheon. Please call or e-mail me to verify that you can attend. Lunch will be provided for all award recipients. Public parking is available in adjacent lots to the conference center for a fee. Again congratulations, I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Aeon Beaty Executive Director 651-452-3589 jsbeatv(ccomcast.net cc: Kathy Samilo, Lee Carlson Center for Mental Health and Well Being 800 Havenview Court, Mendota Heights, MN 55120 • (651) 452-3589 • FAX (651) 405-8083 www.mnyipa.org • email info@mnyipa.org tai SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us CITY OF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E. • FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 www.ci.fridley.mn.us March 5, 2010 Mr. Daryl Vossler, Principal R. L. Stevenson Elementary School 6080 East River Road Fridley, MN 55432 Dear Mr. Vossler: I wanted to take this opportunity to congratulate the students, teachers, staff and parents at R. L. Stevenson Elementary School for the great job they did in collecting food and pet food for SACA. I understand that a goal of 2,010 items was set and you exceeded that goal by collecting 2,167 items. I know the food will be appreciated by SACA and will help a lot of people and pets in this area. Thank you for all of your hard work. What a great way to help out our community! Your efforts will make a difference. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 • (763)571-0214 CI1YOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 • July 28, 2008 Mr. Pietro Greco Cagliari, Sardinia, Italy Dear Mr. Greco, Greetings from Fridley, Minnesota, USA! On behalf of the City of Fridley, I wish to thank you for the gift of the Coat of Arms representing the City of Cagliari. It was presented to me at a recent city council meeting from your son Giacomo. This gift was unexpected yet a pleasant surprise. Currently the Coat of Arms is proudly displayed in a glass case near the entry of City Hall as a remembrance of Giacomo's visit to our city and region. I have enclosed a picture of Gaicomo and myself in the city council chambers where we conduct official city business and where the gift was received. I hope that Giacomo's stay and educational experiences have created a lasting and favorable impression. Best wishes to you, your family, and Giacomo in the future. Sincerely, AllAtP4/ Scott J. Lund, Mayor City of Fridley Enclosure CI1YOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER • 6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432 (763)571-3450 • FAX(763)571-1287 • TTD/TTY(763)572-3534 Luglio 28,2008 Sig.Pietro Greco Cagliari, Sardinia,Italy Caro signor Greco, Saluti da Fridley,Minnesota,USA! Da parte della citta' di Fridley,voglio ringraziarLa per it regalo dal Lei fattoci dello Stemma rappresentante la citta' di Cagliari. Tale Stemma mi e' stato presentato durante una recente riunione del consiglio comunale da Suo figlio Giacomo.Il regalo, inaspettato, e' stato una molto gradita sorpresa.In questo momento to Stemma da Lei donato e' mostrato con orgoglio in una bacheca nell'entrata del Comune in onore e memoria della visita di Vostro figlio Giacomo. Io ho incluso una fotografia di Vostro figlio Giacomo ed io,nella Sala dei Consigli dove si conducono tutte le riunioni ufficiali e dove abbiamo ricevuto it Suo dono. Spero the it soggiorno di Giacomo e la sua esperienza educativa abbiano creato in lui un impressione favorevole e di lunga durata. I miei piu' cordiali saluti a Lei, alla Sua famiglia e a Giacomo. Sinceri saluti, 11444( Scott J.Lu/61,7,4/ Sindaco Citta' di Fridley SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CIWOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY' www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 Pack 938 June 30, 2008 Janelle Wiberg 11319 Magnolia St.NW Coon Rapids, Mn. 55448 Dear Ms. Wiberg, On behalf of the City of Fridley I wish to express my gratitude for the volunteer service you and Cub Scout pack 938 performed on June 25th, 2008. Painting approximately fifteen fire hydrants in the south industrial area is no small task. This volunteer service reminds me of when years back Bob Schroer, owner of Bob's Produce Ranch,painted many of the city's fire hydrants Thank you and please thank the cub scouts for their generosity. All of you certainly must have a positive feeling of accomplishment. Sincerely, ,,r Scott Lund Cc: Kory Jorgensen, water supervisor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE(763) 571-0214 I. N �' C 'O a, a 4—+ •O Rc O `i ft ;� v p vi CU, . 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O VI j aC, a., E V 7 tea, E o t � fts o 0 RI o® ' V L.) v �. to) v b LP iZQ u v Ll et Q 1 v Q O 4.4 '�+ V . a, o �" O V ate, szu 0 • • • • • • • • • June 25, 2007 The Honorable Tim Pawlenty 130 State Capitol 75 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Governor Pawlenty: On behalf of the Council of the City of Fridley, I would like to ask your serious consideration of a special legislative session this summer to address the tax bill that you vetoed at the end of the current legislative session. While we're not questioning your reasons for the veto, we would like to point out that the consequences for Fridley are very damaging. Since the tax bill also included special TIF legislation (HF 2268) that would have allowed funding of a tunnel that is needed to serve Fridley's Northstar station site, the veto leaves Fridley with the need to find $1.5 million from very scarce redevelopment funds to accomplish this work in 2007. It also denies other funding through the creation of a transit-oriented TIF district that could be used to fund land acquisition and other station-related costs. The bottom line is that unless Fridley is successful in acquiring resources that can be used for the Fridley rail station, we run the very serious risk of permanently losing access to Northstar. The vetoed tax legislation also denies Fridley additional Local Government Aid (LGA). While we remain very unhappy with the current LGA formula that distributes 66% of the LGA revenues to greater Minnesota cities and grossly under funds the needs of first ring suburbs in the Twin Cities Metropolitan area, the tax bill would have provided some help for Fridley. Instead, we are left with no additional assistance to help us fund a $1.5 million General Fund deficit or to help us address rising energy, fuel, chemical, capital outlay and other costs associated with meeting the needs of an aging community with an increasingly diverse population. Although you might want to suggest that we consider cutting back, we would respond that Fridley has always operated "lean and mean" with some of the lowest property taxes and utility rates in the state. We have also cut back on numerous occasions, and are to the point where further cutting will jeopardize future services. Moreover, we are limited in raising property taxes by a Charter provision that requires voter approval if the increase is greater than 5% or the rate of inflation. Letter to Governor Tim Pawlenty Page Two June 25, 2007 We appreciate the enormity of your task in addressing the needs of many governmental and non- governmental constituencies as Governor of Minnesota and realize that ours is just one perspective out of many. Nevertheless, we want to let you know that we do need your help and would sincerely appreciate a favorable response to our request. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund, Mayor City of Fridley SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITYOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 April 5, 2004 Senator Satveer Chaudhary Finance Committee 317 State Capitol Building St. Paul,MN 55155 Dear Senator Chaudhary: Please oppose Senate File 1324. SF 1324 will increase logging truck weights up to 98,000-pounds. This increased weight will make our roads more dangerous and will damage our infrastructure, diverting much needed resources away from our own needs and those of the state as a whole. I am concerned that added weight poses a serious threat to highway safety and contributes to rapid deterioration of our roads and bridges. Our state financial situation is much worse,with even less money to address the needs of our roads and bridges.This deficit puts a burden on the struggling cities and counties that will be forced to find money to repair the roads and bridges that the heavier trucks will damage. Not only will we suffer from decreased state participation due to the increased financial burdens of construction, inspection and maintenance on roads in logging areas of our state, but we will experience increased costs associated with increased maintenance and emergency response and clean-up on our own roads,as more and more trucks seek exemptions to reasonable weight restrictions. We simply cannot afford to start down this slippery-slope towards even heavier trucks on our highways. I urge you to oppose SF 1324. Yours truly, Cth ' Scott J. Lu d Mayor cc: U.S. Representative Jim Oberstar Minnesota Alliance for Safe Highways RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 IRJ SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITYOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER •6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY. MN 55432 • (763)571-3450• FAX(763)571-1287 September 23. 2003 (3),„ The Honorable Norm Coleman U.S. Senator 61-1 320 Hart Senate Office Building Washington, DC 20510 AL01 RE: S. 150 Dear Senator Coleman: The City of Fridley is alarmed by actions taken by the U.S. House of Representatives to include in H.R. 49, the Internet Nondiscrimination Act, provisions that are extremely harmful to cities. These provisions could exempt all telecommunications providers from local government taxes and fees, including franchise fees on cable television. We urge you to oppose these provisions and see to it that proposed language in S. 150 upholds the authority of cities to impose franchise fees as "rent" for the use of public rights-of-way on companies, such as cable service providers, that use public property for private gain. Language in HR 49 provides that "to the extent such services are used to provide Internet access," cities would be barred from imposing franchise fees, thereby threatening the loss of a significant local revenue source at a time when our city and others are already suffering from significant losses in state aid. The National League of Cities, the National Association of Counties, the U.S. Conference of Mayors, the National Association of Telecommunications Officers and Administrators, and other local government associations have called on the U.S. Senate to prevent the unwarranted expansion of the ban on Internet access taxes to include exercise of this important local franchising authority. The City of Fridley objects to provisions in S. 150 to make the moratorium on Internet taxes permanent. We believe this is premature and that the stated need--to help e-commerce help the economy--can be equally served by simply extending the moratorium. Billions of dollars could be lost by local governments across the county, and the Congressional Budget Office has stated that the bill is an unfunded mandate and that making the moratorium permanent will initially cost state and local governments $80 - $120 million, which does not include the possible loss of cable franchise fee revenue. The Multi-State Tax Commission has indicated that federal pre-emptive language may result in losses of$4— 8 billion a year. RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 The Honorable Norm Coleman September 23, 2003 Page 2 This is a matter of urgent importance since it is clear that the Senate vote on this matter is being, scheduled for floor action. Again, we urge you to oppose the provisions in H.R. 49 that limit the authority of cities in the collection and imposition of fees are not included in S. 150, and ensure that proposed language in S. 150 upholds the authority of cities to require local cable system operators to pay franchise fees for use of public rights-of-way, as they have always done. Sincerely, j(41-i6- 047ty Scott J. L d Mayor SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITY OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 April 30, 2003 Senator Lawrence J. Pogemiller E-MAILED APRIL 30,2003 Minnesota Senate 235 State Capitol St. Paul, MN 55155 Dear Senator Pogemiller: I understand that SF 547 has been included in the Senate's Omnibus Tax Bill. This has happened notwithstanding our testimony in opposition to this legislation on two occasions. While I am not sure what steps remain before this bill is reported to the full Senate, I would like to use this opportunity to request that this item be removed from the Tax Bill. Our reasons for objection to SF 547 are as follows: 1. The bill proposes to tax Anoka County residents for the economic development efforts of an Anoka County Economic Authority. While the latest version of the bill limits our residents' exposure to 40% of the authorized maximum, our calculations indicate that they could still be taxed up to about $100,000. In other words, while we could choose to opt out of 60% of the maximum tax, we are still mandated by the latest form of this legislation to up to 40% of the total. 2. Fridley and other fully developed cities in Anoka County have very little to gain from the economic development efforts of Anoka County. Our needs are for redevelopment funding. Unfortunately, little if any of the proceeds of this levy would be directed toward this objective. 3. Fridley already has a very active and very successful Housing and Redevelopment Authority, and we tax our residents to the maximum level allowed. In 2004, we expect that this tax will generate about$250,000. Taxing our people again for purposes of developing the undeveloped sections of Anoka County would seem to lack benefit as well as creating an unfair burden. RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763)571-0214 Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee April 30, 2003 Page 2 4. Fridley currently faces more than $5,000,000 in debt for acquisition of the site on which the Medtronic World Headquarters is located. One could argue that Anoka County has benefited immensely and will continue to derive great benefit from what has been a purely Fridley investment. There is nothing in this legislation that would in any way assist Fridley with this debt. 5. We think the timing for this legislation is poor. One of the stated objectives of the legislation is to provide resources that Anoka County can use to compete with other counties for economic development. From our point of view, this should be a very low priority in the current economic climate. Although Fridley has probably been the most vocal opponent of this legislation, our contacts with other Anoka County cities indicate that a majority of them share our opposition. Notwithstanding this opposition, our repeated efforts to find an acceptable compromise with representatives of the County have fallen on deaf ears. We appreciate your attention and hope that you will help us by eliminating this very unfair and poorly timed legislation from your tax bill. Thank you for considering our thoughts. Sincerely, %G 401,1 Scott J. Lund Mayor c: Minnesota Senate Taxes Committee Fridley City Council Fridley Legislative Delegation Representative Ron Abrams ,, 0 ,__ l'aJ C[1YOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 June 3, 2002 Ms. Catherine Vesley Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts 5135 Matterhorn Drive N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Dear Ms Vesley: The Fridley City Council wishes to go on record as supporting the Banfill-Locke Center for the Arts. In 1996, we have provided Community Development Block Grant funding in the amount of $1,000 for support of art instruction for Fridley youth. Members of our Council, our City Manager and many other representatives of the community have, in the past, also assisted in painting the Banfill-Locke House. Moreover, we have participated in the Center's annual summer arts festival. As you seek funding for future projects and the operation of the Center, we want to emphasize the importance of the Center to Fridley residents. A strong and viable community is one that offers a wide variety of activities for those with many different interests. The classes, festivals and other occasions for artistic expression that the Center offers provide opportunities for many Fridley residents of all ages who have a strong interest in the arts. As a suburban Mayor and City Council we strongly support the preservation and enhancement of that opportunity. Sincerely, 4 Scott J. Lund R ert L. Barnette Mayor Councilmember-at-Large /Ac f �?la's'` 7i) . / Steven E. Billings ` 2' //:rchard 161,),Ilfe Councilmember, Ward 1 Councilmember, Ward 2 I �06(01 044,,,,,, g `J Ann R. Bolkcom Councilmember, Ward 3 111 SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITY OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 January 31,2003 (` Mr. Paul Rignell, Editor Sun Focus News 3989 Central Avenue N.E. Suite 200 Columbia Heights, MN 55421 To the Editor: This is a challenging year for government at all levels. One of Fridley's challenges is the threat of lost local government aid from the State of Minnesota. While we recognize that cities will undoubtedly share in some of the cuts that will be made in order to balance the State's budget,we are concerned about the extent and the impact of those cuts. Fridley is scheduled to receive$2,045,000 in Local Government Aid in 2003. This amounts to 21% of our General Fund budget. The loss of all or a large part of this money will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the scope and levels of service to Fridley residents. While there are short-term savings that can be achieved by delaying equipment purchases and capital improvement projects,ultimately the cutting of a large portion of this aid will threaten the City's ability to pay for public safety, public works and recreation programs. Loss of State funding for school districts,counties, and other local units of government will also threaten programs and services that our citizens have come to expect. In at least one case,the funding of school districts' community education programs,the loss of State funding will threaten the ability of the Fridley School District to operate the Fridley Community Center. Since we have had very good local government services in Fridley at one of the lowest tax rates anywhere in Minnesota,I would call on Fridley residents to be vigilant and to communicate your views to our State legislators. While our City is committed to working with State policymakers,we also want to protect the quality of local government services in Fridley and encourage reasonable solutions to the State's budget deficit. I welcome any questions or comments from Fridley businesses and residents. Please call me at 763-572-3500. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund Mayor, City of Fridley RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR C1TYOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY • www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 December 18, 2002 Chairperson NEA Retired Awards Committee NEA Retired, ACB—Room 410 1201 — 16th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20036 To Whom it May Concern: I am pleased to be able to provide a nominating letter describing how Richard Bennett has been promoting public education in the community. As Commander of the Fridley American Legion, Post 303, he has been leading his organization in keeping vital programs alive in our high schools despite the budgetary limitations caused by economic conditions. This past year, Commander Bennett's organization has provided over $12,000 in scholarships to Fridley, Spring Lake Park, and Irondale High Schools and to several community and technical colleges. Besides that, the Legion has been supporting the Youth in Government programs at Fridley and Spring Lake Park High Schools. Without this funding,the programs may well have been eliminated. The organization, under Commander Bennett's leadership, has continued to support the school patrol, all- night senior parties, Legion baseball, and girls sports. It has also provided assistance for band, technology, and special events as needed. During this time of economic hardship, the local Legion has made it their priority to keep our schools performing at a high level. Bridging the gap among and between city and county government and the youth in our schools makes for better informed future citizens. With over $30,000 donated to worthy projects in our schools last year and the same budgeted for 2003, we can continue to be proud of our public schools and the friendship between the Legion and the students. We hope Commander Bennett receives recognition for continuing to care for public schools, even after retiring. Sincerely, fy�- 11'1-(C Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 Chairperson, NEA-Retired Awards Committee NEA-Retired, ACB-Room 410 1201 16th Street,NW Washington,DC 20036 I am pleased to be able to provide a nominating letter describing how Richard Bennett has been promoting public education in the community. As Commander of the Fridley American Legion- Post 303, he has been leading his organiztion in keeping vital programs alive in our high schools despite the budgetary limitations caused by economic condtions. This past year,Commander Bennett's organization has provided over$12,000 in scholarships to Fridley, Spring Lake Park and Irondale High Schools and to several community and technical colleges. Besides that,the Legion has been supporting the Youth in Government programs at Fridley and Spring Lake Park High School. Without this funding,the programs may well have been eliminated. The organiztion, under Commander Bennett's leadership has continued to support the school patrol,all-night senior parties, Legion Baseball,and girls sports as well as assistance for band, technology,and special events as needed. During this time of economic hardship,the local Legion has taken it upon itself to keep our schools performing at a high level. Bridging the gap among and between city and county govememnt and the youth in our schools makes for better informed future citizens. With over$30,000 donated to worthy projects in our schools last year and the same budgeted for 2003, We can continue to be proud of our public schools and the friendship between the Legion and the students. We hope our citizen.,Richard Bennett,receives recognition for continuing to care for public schools,even after retiring. Sincerely,Mayor Scott Lund, etc. Mail to: Mary Jane Rogers Education Minnesota-Retired 41 Sherburne Avenue St. Paul, MN 55103-2196 Mayor Scott Lund: Scott,I have a favor to ask. I have been nominated for the National Education Association Distinguished Service Award, Retired. I need a letter of support from a community member indicating"how the nominee has been involved in promoting public education in the community." I will be glad to give you all the pertinent infornjation so that you feel comfortable in writing such a letter. If you are willing,I will give you the address of to whom and where to mail it. I will really appreciate your efforts. Thanks in advance. • Dick Bennett Commander,Fridley American Legion Richard Bennett 5510 Meister Rd. Fridley 763/572-1756 RMBEN763@msn.com SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CIT!OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY III www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 TO: Mayors, City Council Members, City Administrators and Planning Personnel in Anoka County FROM: Mayor Scott J. Lund DATE: October 15, 2001 SUBJECT: Housing Education Opportunities for Anoka County The Mayors and representatives of several cities have met to discuss housing options for our communities. On Tuesday, October 30, 2001, Missy Thompson from Fannie Mae will give an update on what Fannie Mae can do for our communities. Ms. Thompson has had a great deal of experience in housing. She is currently director of Fannie Mae's Minnesota Partnership Office. Prior to joining Fannie Mae, Ms. Thompson was president of Thompson Associates Inc., a residential real estate marketing, sales and consulting firm. The group specialized in developing and implementing programs for nonprofit and government organizations with special focus on education for first-time, low and moderate-income home buyers. At the Housing Summit last April, Dale Cremers presented a piece on Apartment Home Equity. Several Anoka County citizens have put together a new non-profit that promotes this concept. Steve Klein will give a short presentation on how this can benefit Anoka County cities. Please join us at 4:00 p.m. on October 30 at the Shorewood Restaurant, 6161 Highway 65 N.E., Fridley. The meeting will be over by 5:30 p.m. You are welcome to bring your city managers and other interested staff. For planning purposes, please RSVP to Roberta Collins at (763) 572-3500. RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 I KJ SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITY OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 May 3,2001 The Honorable Jim Kordiak Anoka County Commissioner Anoka County Government Center 2100 Third Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 Subject: RCWD Board Appointment Dear Commissioner Kordiak: The City of Fridley would like to put forward several names for consideration by the Anoka County Commissioners for appointment to the Rice Creek Watershed District Board of Managers. The first person we would like considered is John Flora who resides at 573 Rice Creek Terrace. Mr. Flora was the Director of Public Works for the City of Fridley for almost 20 years. During that time, he was involved with the Rice Creek Watershed District in the reconstruction of the Locke Lake dam and several creek bank stabilization projects. He has also been involved locally in storm water management issues. Mr. Flora was instrumental in the formation of the Six Cities Watershed Management Organization in 1983 and served as its Chair for most of its history. Mr. Flora also initiated much of the City of Fridley's storm water policies and the creation of its Storm Water Utility. He has an excellent understanding, background and experience in the relevant policies and procedures, and we believe he is an ideal candidate for appointment to the board. The second person for your consideration is Gary Zinter. Mr. Zinter is a long-time resident of Fridley who lives at 605 Rice Creek Terrace. While Gary has not been involved in watershed matters in the past, he has been actively involved in the Fridley community and would be a responsible participant on the Board. Our third nominee is Roger Nelsen. Roger lives at 490 - 69th Avenue. Like Gary, he is a long-time Fridley resident who lives along Rice Creek and who has been active in the community. If appointed, I believe he would serve responsibly. Thank you for considering our nominees. We appreciate the opportunity to be heard. Sincerely, 71 At4417fig' Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR C.I1 v OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 May 1, 2001 The Honorable Gary Peterson City of Columbia Heights 590—40th Avenue N.E. Columbia Heights, MN 55421 Subject: Letter of Appreciation Dear Mayor Peterson: I would like to express the appreciation of the Fridley City Council and myself for the support that your Public Works personnel provided to the City of Fridley during the rainstorms of Sunday, April 22, 2001. Those rains caused an additional crest of the Mississippi River and an extension of the flood threat to our City. Without the quick response of your people and pumps, the City would have had an extremely difficult time protecting our Riverview Heights neighborhood from flooding by the rain-swelled Springbrook Creek. The people who assisted us in this late night and beyond effort should be commended for their professionalism and hard work under severe conditions. It is through this type of cooperation among neighboring cities that we help each other to reduce serious impacts to and maintain the public health, safety and welfare of our residents. Thank you again for your assistance. Sincerely _Aidti.,041-ry el) Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214 1 mi SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CIIYOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE.N.E.FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 May 1, 2001 The Honorable Lonni McCauley City of Coon Rapids 11155 Robinson Drive Coon Rapids, MN 55433 Subject: Letter of Appreciation Dear Mayor McCauley: I would like to express the appreciation of the Fridley City Council and myself for the support that your Public Works personnel provided to the City of Fridley during the rainstorms of Sunday, April 22, 2001. Those rains caused an additional crest of the Mississippi River and an extension of the flood threat to our City. Without the quick response of your people and pumps, the City would have had an extremely difficult time protecting our Riverview Heights neighborhood from flooding by the rain-swelled Springbrook Creek. The people who assisted us in this late night and beyond effort should be commended for their professionalism and hard work under severe conditions. It is through this type of cooperation among neighboring cities that we help each other to reduce serious impacts to and maintain the public health, safety and welfare of our residents. Thank you again for your assistance. Sincerely Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE(763) 571-0214 • CITYOF FRIDLEY FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(612)571-3450•FAX(612)571-1287 May 18, 2001 Mr. Art Collins President and Chief Executive Officer Medtronic, Inc. 710 Medtronic Parkway N.E. Fridley, MN 55432-5604 Dear Mr. Collins: The Mayor and City Council of the City of Fridley want to congratulate you on your promotion to President and Chief Executive Officer of Medtronic, Inc. We look forward to the continued success of Medtronic under your leadership, and wish you well as you face the challenges of the future. We also want to thank you and others at Medtronic for including us in the dedication event that was held on April 30. The world headquarters building is beautiful as is the view of the campus from I-694, or for that matter any other vantage point. It is not only a credit to the Medtronic image, but to the image of Fridley. As the future unfolds, we look forward to Phases II and III of your Fridley campus and toward continued cooperation between Fridley and Medtronic. Sincerely, 11 ���J. Lund i Robert L. arnette Scott Mayor z Councilmember-at-Large �� 4)/ Steven E. Billings Richard P. Wolfe Councilmember, Ward 1 Councilmember, Ward 2 aviA j 6.kk-611 Ann R. Bolkcom Councilmember, Ward 3 imi SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CITY OF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY, MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 March 30, 2001 ISAIAH 2720 East 22 Street Minneapolis, MN 55406 Dear Sir or Madam: I share your concerns about the housing crisis in our state and agree that our legislative leaders should not delay action on this critical issue. The lack of housing for low-wage workers is a serious impediment to workforce development. If this problem is not addressed, there will be serious consequences for our state's economy. The housing crisis affects the majority of our state's workers, and we cannot expect businesses to raise wages 61 percent in order for their workers to find housing. With this letter, I publicly support the region-wide creation of an inclusionary housing requirement that mandates the inclusion of moderately priced housing in every future housing development. Nationwide, this is the only proven method of meeting the needs of a region's entire workforce. Government money is not needed to create moderately priced housing (for families with an income of at least $50,000). Public money will be stretched further if it is used to bring moderately priced housing down in cost, not build it from scratch. The majority of our citizens are priced out of the housing market. We cannot afford to delay or implement only incremental approaches to solving the problem. For these reasons, I join with ISAIAH in urging the state legislature to enact a strong inclusionary housing measure this year, and I hereby authorize ISAIAH to place my name on a list of supporters for mandatory inclusionary housing. Sincerely, Scott J. Lund Mayor /rsc RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763)571-0214 SCOTT J. LUND MAYOR CI1YOF lunds@ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY[_ www.ci.fridley.mn.us FRIDLEY MUNICIPAL CENTER•6431 UNIVERSTTY AVE. N.E. FRIDLEY,MN 55432•(763)571-3450•FAX(763)571-1287 March 23, 2000 Madame Martine Roux Hotel de Ville 59610 Fourmies, FRANCE Dear Madame Roux: Congratulations on your election to the position of Mayor of Fourmies. Like you, I have also been recently elected and can appreciate the challenges of the electoral process. As we both begin our roles as Mayor of our respective communities, I look forward to the continuation of a very close relationship between our two cities. In this very interesting time of growing interdependence among nations, cities and corporations, I hope that Fridley and Fourmies can, through our relationship, demonstrate the many benefits of working together toward positive goals. While we are but a small part of the world, we will have many opportunities to demonstrate to others the good that can come through mutual respect,honest communication and a will to be supportive of each other. Best wishes to you and Monsieur Marceau Batteux. I look forward to meeting you and pledge my strong support for our sister city relationship. Sincerely, 4/0Y0/ Scott J. Lund Mayor RESIDENCE • 580—69TH AVENUE N.E. • FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 • PHONE (763) 571-0214