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1981 January CITY OF FRIDLEY WINTER NEWSLETTER No. 29 JANUARY, 1981 — Energy Information — With energy such a priority for all of us,we have compiled a resource list of organizations that can help you with your energy questions and concerns.The City of Fridley encourages you to take advantage of these resources and call them if you have questions.Let's all pitch in and con- serve energy together! FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA U.S.Department of Energy University of Minnesota Extension Service Office of Public Affairs 240 Coffey Hall Washington,D.C.20585 1420 Eckles Ave., (202)252-5000 St.Paul,Minn.55108 373-1246 The University of Minnesota Agricultural Extension Service STATE offers information and referral to county extension services on Minnesota Energy Agency home improvement and energy conservation. They also offer sev- 980 American Center Building eral publications and resource lists on residential energy including 150 E.Kellogg the following: St.Paul,Minn.55101 296-5175 Ext. Folder The Minnesota Energy Agency will provide consumer informa- # Cost tion and referral services to state residents. Interested in Solar? 383 15 cents Residential Energy Information Source List 385 15 cents COUNTY First Things First,What To Do Before Investing in Home Insulation 386 15 cents Anoka County Emergency Assistance Office (Community Action Program) Hot Water and Your Home Energy Budget 388 15 cents 572-0060 Understanding Heat Loss and Coordinates all of the County energy programs and will handle all Energy Conservation Codes 389 15 cents energy-related emergencies arising between 8:00-5:00 Monday Air Conditioner Efficiency 394 10 cents through Friday.After 5:00 p.m.or on weekends,citizens should call 427-1212 for fuel vendor referral and/or the location of the emer- Anoka County Feel free contact the University's extension service the gency center. y Agricultural Extension Service Office at:: 550 Bunker Lake Blvd.,Anoka 55303 755-1280,1281,1283,1422. CITY /attlC cEIUN�3 a. In cooperation with a county request, the City of Fridley has / `' � A1.�5 21� designated the Fridley Civic Center as a short-term emergency / housing center available on a 24-hour basis for persons who have had their fuel shut off.This center will be used only when a fuel LOOKS vendor cannot be dispatched in response to an emergency.If you WINDOWS 11 should find yourself in this situation you can call the Fridley INFILTRAT10N i Police Department for assistance. 22/ b. The Energy Commission meets on the fourth Tuesday of each m month at 7:30 p.m.Interested citizens are invited to attend.Call 571-3450 for additional information. IN BA7EMLNT II% ON-STREET PARKING SANITARY SEWER BACKUPS During winter months,commencing the 1st day of November to If the sanitary sewer in your residence ever begins to back up into the 1st day of May,it is a violation to park a vehicle on any street or the basement,please notify the Public Works Maintenance Division highway in such a manner as to impede the plowing and removal of immediately.An inspection will be performed by our sewer person- snow or ice. Anv vehicle stopped, parked or left standing on any nel to determine if the problem is in the homeowner's sewer service highway or street will be cited for this violation and upon order of a or the City sewer line.This quick action could prevent unnecessary Police Officer,removed and stored at the owner's expense. water damage. It is strongly recommended that you assist the City in its snow re- If your sewer backs up or you have further questions,please call moval actions this winter by ensuring your car is not left on the 571-3450, ext. 157. After hours call the Police Department, 571- street at night or during any snow falls. 3457. As an additional measure to ensure the sanitary sewer lines SUMMER CONSTRUCTION remain open,it is requested that you notify the Public Works Main- tenance Division,571-3450 ext. 157 whenever you have your home The Engineering Division of the Public Works Department is service line roto-rooted.We will inspect the main line to ensure that compiling a list of street,sewer and water line construction require- any roots or debris freed are removed from the system and will not ments for project development.If you have knowledge of a require catch or block the line at another location. Your assistance in this Precautionary measure t desired and your down stream neighbors ment for new construction,we request you inform the Engineering will appreciate this assistance. Division so that it may be incorporated into the 1981 construction program,which should be finalized in March 1981. YVF COMMUNITY PARK: Finalized plans are being developed for the construction of the City's Community Park, located opposite the Columbia Ice Arena along the west side of University Avenue.This park will provide six baseball fields,four football/soccer fields,concession and mainten- ance facilities,pond, bikeway/walkway and sliding hill,within the " joint County and City park area which connects to the Twin Cities - Regional Bikeway System. The CREATIVE PLAY CENTER AND THE CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RE- III SOURCES are co-sponsoring a parenting class entitled,"Mothers,Fathers,and Others,"based on Jean Clarke's book,Self-Esteem,A Family Affair.The course will cover how to build positive self-esteem; how to encourage children to be responsible for themselves; how to give support; what encouragement to offer at different ages; 26 ways to handle anger; how to be a goodpar- ent or caretaker and still have a life of your own.Also methods of nurturing and alternatives to handle problems are outlined in the course. SESSION I: Eight weeks—Januar 13—Tuesday—to March 3,1981 TIME: 7:00-9:00 p.m.CLASS LIMIT: 16 PLACE: Community Education Center,6085 7th Street,Fridley ROOM:Creative Play Center COST: $16.00—This includes the cost of the book which has been purchased at a dis- count. SESSION II: Eight weeks—January 14—Wednesday—to March 4,1981 ACHIGD TIME: 7:30-9:30 p.m.CLASS LIMIT: 16 (AN DO SESSION III: Eight weeks—January 22—Thursday—to March 12,1981 TIME: 8:00-10:00 p.m.CLASS SIZE LIMIT: 16 IT PLACE: SPRING LAKE PARK COMMUNITY CENTER,130181st Avenue NE COST: $16.00—This includes the cost of the book which has been purchased by us at a discount. REGISTER AT THE CREATIVE PLAY CENTER OR CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION — 571.0366, or CENTRAL CENTER FOR FAMILY RESOURCES, 780- 3036. 66 S..,K0WmffBlRD S ARE .......... pvW Its as EXPENSIVEA PETS1 - THE CITY SNOW REMOVAL CREWS WORK SO ALL THE PEOPLE OF FRIDLEY CAN ENJOY CLEAN STREETS! IF YOU LEAVE YOUR : CAR ON THE STREET, YOUR NEIGHBOR SUFFERS WITH YOU, AND THE COST OF SNOW REMOVAL IS INCREASED FOR ALL. HELP US KEEP THE COST DOWN BY PROVIDING SUFFICIENT OFF-STREET PARKING FOR YOUR CAR THIS WINTER. IBEFINEDI TOR � I�I� O A �I I.� ODSRID YCITY DURING THE WINTER MONTHS, COMMENCING ON THE FIRST DAY OF NOVEMBER OF ANY YEAR, TO AND INCLUDING THE FIRST DAY OF MAY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR, IT SHALL BE A VIOLATION FOR ANY PERSON TO STOP, PARK, OR LEAVE STANDING, A VEHICLE ON ANY STREET OR HIGHWAY IN SUCH A MANNER AS TO IMPEDE THE PLOWING AND/OR REMOVAL OF ANY SNOW, ICE, OR WASTE ON SUCH STREET OR HIGHWAY. Whenever it shall be found necessary to the proper direction, control , or regulation of traffic or for the plowing and/or the removal of snow, ice or waste, maintenance or improvement of any highway or street to re- move any vehicle standing on a highway or street in the City, then any police officer is authorized to provide for the removal of such vehicle and have the same removed to the nearest convenient garage or other place of safety. Any vehicle stopped, parked or left standing on any highway or street in violation of law and removed as provided herein above, may be removed upon order of a police officer and the cost of removal and storage of the same charged to the owner of the vehicle, as well as the person causing such violation. HOW YOU CAN HELP TSNOW REMOVA C­AREWS . . . When the snow reaches a depth of two inches and it continues to snow - Please remove cars from the street. It is normally city policy to begin plowing after a snow storm has stopped and where snow depth has reached an accumulation of two or more inches. If a storm lasts unreasonably long, snow plowing begins when driving conditions become bad. Whenever ice or slippery conditions develop, sanding and salting crews are dis- patched immediately. If snuw remuval ueyins in the early morning hours , you are still responsible for your vehicle if it is parked on the street. Your help will be greatly appreciated! Burglary, vandalism, theft .. . every community has its share of these crimes. And every community has agencies and programs designed to address these problems. But the City of �. Fridley has one program that most communities don't — Fridley is one of the few suburban cities to have a Community Crime Prevention Project. ai�F Fridley's Crime Prevention Project is administered through the Special Operations Unit of the Fridley Police Department.At the end of its first federally funded year,the project is now in effect in approximately 50%of the city's residential neighborhoods. Involving a neighborhood in the Crime Prevention program includes a number of steps, the most important of which are the neighborhood meetings.Each resident of an area involved inthe organization process has the opportunity to attend two meetings.The first is a neighbor- hood-wide gathering encompassing residents from a 200 to 300-home area and the second is a block club meeting involving 20-30 of the resident's immediate neighbors. After attending the meetings each resident has a clearer understanding of the neighborhood's current crime problem, of the strategies needed to combat that problem, and of the FRIDLEY homeowner's role in these strategies. Among other things,residents learn how to more effec- tivelyNEIGHBORHOOD use the Police and other community services, how to set up a communication network between residents and Crime Prevention Project staff, why it is important to watch each WA-TC1�1 other's homes,how to join Operation Identification,and what is a Premise Security Survey. Where the program is in effect,it is tremendously successful.Most organized neighborhoods FORCE have experienced a 80-90%reduction in burglaries.But not all of the city is involved in the pro- gram.So the Police Department is looking for resident volunteers to help introduce crime pre- vention strategies to areas not yet participating in the program. •11212 Because the program is a neighborhood project,the police department needs the help of con- cerned city residents.If you are interested in learning more about the program,or if you'd like to become a volunteer in your area,call the City of Fridley Community Crime Prevention Pro- ject,#571-3450,ext.184. COMMUNITY CRIME PREVENTION The following are the voting statistics for �r the city for the November 4th General Elec- tion: Total Number IIIIIIII IIIiI III I I IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIII II��I Ward/Precinct Votes Casted %Voted I VIII I I f y I�III��II���I�I III I II 1111111 � ff I p iil I olio �I I;I jyll�lull lulq III 1-1 1,414 81% I�III �II IVIII�Illlllln I� IIIIf � I 1-2 1,743 85% Inti 5�� 11�11111111111'll l��l I I) �I 1-3 1,404 83% I I III IN Ilii�II II III IIf �1 I 2-1 1,453 83% 2-2 1,581 83% 2-3A 1,584 86% 1 I 2-3B 1,429 86% 3-1 2,082 84% 3-21,123 82% 3-3 1,167 82% TIPS FOR ENERGY SAVERS City Totals: 14,980 84% • Dust or vacuum radiator surfaces frequently. Dust and grime impede the flow of heat.And if the radiators need painting,use flat paint,preferably black.It radiates heat better than glossy. P.A.R. RETURNS TO F R I D L EY • Use fluorescent lights whenever you can; they give out more lumens per watt. • If you have oil heat, have your service man check to see if the Fridley Community Education in conjunction with the Fridley firing rate is correct.Chances are itisn't.r recent survey found Police Department will be sponsoring the Parents Are Responsible (P.A.R.) Program beginning January 15, 1981 through February that 97 percent of the furnaces checked were overfired. 12,1981. • A thermostat timer is a good buy. It will automatically turn The P.A.R. Program is aimed at parents of elementary, junior, your furnace up and down at preset times,such as in the morn- and/or senior high children. It can help parents learn to guide chil- ing and evening. If you turn down your furnace at night to save dren through the impressionable years by attempting to develop a fuel and still want to feel warm, buy an electric blanket. The knowledge foundation for recognizing the risks of drug use. Most blanket is much cheaper to run than your home's heating importantly,it will create a setting in which parents can come to- system. gether to share concerns and find answers.. • Don't let cold air seep into your home through the attic access The meetings will be held every Tuesday from 7:00-9:00 pm at the door. Check the door to make sure it is well insulated and Fridley Junior High School.Registration will take place 20 minutes weatherstripped, otherwise you'll be wasting fuel to heat that prior to the start of the first meeting.We encourage interested per- cold air. sons to please pre-register by calling the Special Operations Unit of • The August 1980 issue of Mechanix Illustrated lists 50 ways to the Fridley Police Department at 571-3457,extension 173 or 174. keep warm in the winter and pay less.It's well worth reading. i JANUARYI9 .r SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY NEW YEAR HOLIDAY CITY OFFICES CITY OFFICES CLOSED CLOSED 1 2 3 CATV City Council Charter Planning Commission 7:30 p.m. Meeting Commission Commission Housing and 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Redevelopment 4 5 6 7 8 Authority 7:30 p.m. 9 10 City Council Community Parks and Public Hearing Development Recreation Meeting Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission 7:30 p.m. Appeals 7:30 P.M.11 12 13 commission 7:30 p.m. 1 q 15 16 17 City Council Environmental Planning Meeting Quality Commission 7:30 p.m. Commission 7:30 p.m. 18 19 20 7:30 p.m. 21 22 23 24 City Council 7 30 pmals. fission Conference p' Meeting Energy p.m. Commission 7:30 25 26 27 7:30 p.m. P8 29 30 1 31 FEBRUARY 1981 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY City Charter Planning Human Council Commission Commission Resources Meeting 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Commission 7:30 p.m. 1 2 7:30 p.m. 3 4 5 6 7 Appeals Commission Parks and CATV City Council 7:30 p.m. Recreation Commission 7:30 p.m. Public Hearing CommunityHousing and 7:30 p.m. Development Commission Redevelopment 8 9 10 Commission 7:30 p.m. 11 7:30 p.m. 12 Authority 7:30 p.m. 13 14 PRESIDENTS' Environmental DAY quality CITY OFFICES Commission 15 16 CLOSED 17 7:30 p.m. 18 19 20 21 City Council Energy Planning Meeting Commission Commission 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 MARCH 1981 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY City Council Charter Planning Human Meeting Commission Commission Resources 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. Commission 1 2 3 q 5 7:30 p.m. 6 7 Community CATV City Council Parks and Development Commission 7:30 p.m. PublicCommission 7: Recreation 30 p.m. Housing and Hearing Appeals Commission Redevelopment 8 9 7:30 p.m. 10 Commission 7:30 p.m. 11 7:30 p.m. 12 Authority 7:30 p.m. 13 14 City Council Environmental Planning Meeting DualityCommissionCommission 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 City Council Energy Commission Conference 7:30 p.m. Meeting Appeals 7:30 p.m. Commission 22 23 24 7:30 p.m. 25 26 27 28 11 29 30 1 31 DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE STICK YOUR FOOT IN THE DOOR FRI DLEY VOLUNTEER TO A CITY COMMISSION - LIQUOR The City of Fridley has many Advisory Commissions that promote STORES systematic application of organized knowledge and foresight to issues and concerns of Fridley's citizens. The members of each commission are concerned citizens who volunteer their time in an effort to improve our city.Membership is open to all citizens of Fridley 18 years or older. - The only prerequisite is an honest concern on the part of the applicant. As vacancies occur,the city council appoints members for terms ranging up to three years. There are many different commissions which are looking for new members.Most of the terms are beginning in early 1981.One of the commissions listed below might suit your interests and needs as an involved citizen of Fridley.If any of these are of interest to you,please send a letter of interest or a resume to City Hall,c/o The City Manager's Office, 6431 University Avenue N.E.,Fridley,Minnesota 55432,or call 571-3450,Ext.150 for more information. F, PLANNING COMMISSION PURPOSE: Continuous Community Planning and Development of Comprehensive Goals and Policies. The Planning Commission also oversees the following six commissions: 6289 Highway 65 1. Community Development Commission PURPOSE:To promote high quality community standards to ensure well-balanced develop- ment,rehabilitation,and redevelopment. 2. Parks and Recreation Commission The Fridley Liquor Stores maintain a PURPOSE: Comprehensive development of all park land and meeting the great diversity of schedule to provide shopping hours for our needs of Fridley's citizens. customers.The schedule is: 3. Environmental Quality Commission Monday through PURPOSE:To promote awareness of and interest in environmental concerns. Thursday........ ...9:30 a.m.to 8:00 p.m. 4. Human Resources Commission Friday..... .. ...... .9:00 a.m.to 9:30 p.m. PURPOSE:To promote harmonious relationships among all residents of Fridley. Saturday ••••••••••9:00 a.m.to 10:00 p.m. 5. Appeals Commission PURPOSE: The process by which citizens may appeal provisions of the zoning ordinance, sign ordinance and building code. 6. Energy Commission PURPOSE: To promote energy awareness and energy conservation within the City of Fridley. OTHER COMMISSIONS INCLUDE: THE CABLE TELEVISION COMMISSION PURPOSE: Cable advisory body to the City Council concerning all aspects of cable communi- cations. THE POLICE COMMISSION PURPOSE:Monitors the employment practices of the Police Department. Holly Center 65th and University UE ASSESSOR'S CORNER The average selling price of homes this F R I D L EY'S SAFE DRINKING WATER Year in Fridley is$67,800.This information is compiled from data processed by our office There have been some concerns raised about the safety of the City's water supply.Our water on 243 sales to November 1st of this year. system consists of 12 wells which obtain water from four different underground strata. Let me remind you that if you are a home- owner and that home is your principal place Since the identification of buried creosote tanks on property located in the City this past of abode, be watching for the annual home- spring, we have been working very closely with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and stead declaration form being sent to all Department of Health. Our wells have been inspected and the water tested three times since known homestead owners about January 2, December 1979.All results of the tests accomplished by the Department of Health indicate that 1981. Be sure to sign it and return to the our water is safe and well within all allowable limits. County Assessor immediately.If you qualify We are continuing to monitor and test our water supply system to ensure that it satisfies all for homestead and do not receive a form,call safe drinking standards. (421-4760-Ext.1100)for further information. ON1he ----------------------------------I Riqur REPLY CARD i BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS: This newsletter is an effort on City Manager's Office ❑Very Informative / the part of the City to provide 6431 University Ave.N.E. ❑Worthwhile civic information to the citi- Fridley,MN 55432 ❑Of Little Value zens of Fridley. We would like to know what you think of the COMMENTS: ' contents. Are we covering areas of interest to you? Are we missing items that would Dogs and cats make great pets, but also I be helpful to you? Sugges- create added responsibilities for the owners. I tions,comments,criticism? Your pet should not become a nuisance to your neighbors by running loose,barking or I ' defecating. According to City Code, the I This can be returned with your water bill. DATE above constitutes a nuisance, and you could be fined. Please insure that your pet is not creating a nuisance, and if it does,that you NAME I t take action to correct the situation. i (optional) I I ADDRESS (optional) ---------------------------------- SAVING ENERGY WINTER REPORT IS SAVING MONEY CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 ' CITY COUNCIL Mayor .....................................William J.Nee Councilman-at-Large.......................Robert Barnette Councilwoman 1 st Ward......................Cheryl Moses Councilman 2nd Ward.....................Dennis Schneider . Councilman 3rd Ward.................. Edward J.Fitzpatrick CITY MANAGER ................. ....Nasim M.Qureshi CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY Editor..............................................Kent Hill Administrative Offices—Civic Center...................571.3450 Police(24 Hours—Non Emergency) ....................571.3457 Office Hours...8 a.m.to 5 p.m.............Monday through Friday FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY ...............427.1212 In This Issue . . . • 3 Month Calendar of Public Events • Park and Recreation Schedule of Events • Energy Information • And much more... CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. CAR-RT-SORT FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 BULK RATE TELEPHONE: 571-3450 U.S.POSTAGE PAID Minneapolis,MN Permit No.2886 POSTAL PATRON W1 NTER 1981 CITY OF FRIDLEY Park,Recreation &Natural Resource Department r 41 s s . .c M ad IXA , Af- I WN , . A P.11m x , • r� Special Interest SUMMER RECREATION JOBS HAVE A SKILL YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE? The Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural Many Fridley Recreation instructors are local Resource Department is currently in the process residents who contacted us with an idea for a class. of recruiting recreation leaders for the summer If you have an idea or are interested in teaching a of 1981. There are openings for the following class, please call us at 571-3450. positions. PARENTS ARE RESPONSIBLE (PAR) Playground Leaders; Lifeguards; The PAR program can offer the parent knowledge, ' Arts and Craft Specialist; about the real effects of drugs, awareness of the Puppetry/Drama Specialist; current drug use scene, and an opportunity to share Baseball Instructors; concerns with other parents, ask questions and find - Park ind-Park Maintenance Workers. answers. This program is of particular interest to parents of elementary and junior high students. Applications are available at the Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department, The PAR program is planned for January 15, 22, I located in the lower level of the Fridley Civic 29 and February 5 and 12, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the { Center. The deadline for summer job applications Fridley Junior High School cafeteria. The program is Monday, March 2, 1981. For more information, is being offered by District #14 Community Education call 571-3450. without cost to the participants. Registration (A) REGISTRATION - BEGINS MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 1981 (1) Winter registration begins on Monday, January 12, 1981. Registration for all winter activities will take place at the Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Office, located in the lower level of the Fridley Civic Center, as follows: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Evening registration: Wednesday, January 14 and Tuesday, January 20, 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. (2) There will be a $1.00 late charge to all persons registering seven days or less prior to the first day of any activity or class. (3) Checks should be made payable to "CITY OF FRIDLEY". (4) No telephone registrations will be accepted. When registering by mail, you will receive further notification only if the class or activity is cancelled or changed. i (5) Instructors are not permitted to accept registrations at the activity location. (6) If the original class offered should be filled, a waiting list will be started. Additional sessions will be started if interest is shown and if space and instructors are available. 1 (7) When classes have limited registration, they will be on a first-come, first-serve basis. Persons are not considered registered until their fee has been paid. (B) REFUNDS (1) A full refund will be made only if requested at least 24 hours before the first class is scheduled to begin. (2) A $2.00 service charge will be made on refunds issued after the first class has been held. (3) No refunds will be made after the second class has been held. (C) CANCELLATIONS (1) The Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department reserves the right to cancel any class or activity due to insufficient enrollment. (D) FEE ADJUSTMENT (1) No individual shall be restricted from participation due to inability to pay. For further information, please contact the Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Department. (E) NON-RESIDENT REGISTRATION (1) All non-residents shall be placed on a waiting list for an activity during the first week of registration. At the start of the second week, the non-residents on the waiting list shall be entered on the regular activity list, provided there are openings. Non-residents are considered those individuals who do not live within the City of Fridley. REGISTRATION FORMS ----------------------------------------------- NAME: NAME: i i ADDRESS: 10 i ADDRESS: i TELEPHONE: Home: Work: i TELEPHONE: Home: Work: i ACTIVITY: ACTIVITY: i i SESSION # LOCATION: i SESSION # LOCATION: I understand that participation in this program is I understand that participation in this program is voluntary and the Fridley Recreation Department and i voluntary and the Fridley Recreation Department and its leaders are not liable for any injuries sustained. its leaders are not liable for any injuries sustained. i SIGNED: i SIGNED: i Special Interest FRIDLEY CITY BAND FRIDLEY COMMUNITY EDUCATION The band practices on Monday evenings at Fridley Community Education has lined up a 8:00 p.m. in the Fridley Junior High Auditorium. variety of course offerings for the 1981 winter For further information, contact Dave Olson at season. For more information on the Community 571-5142 or Meredith Schurr at 571-1113. Education programs, call 571-6000, extension 223. NORTHEAST CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Calligraphy; Quilting; Painting; Knitting; Rehearsals are scheduled for Friday mornings Woodburning; Silk Flowers; from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m. at the Fridley Community Whittling; Income Tax Preparation; Education Center. The ensemble has annual fall Dog Obedience; Typing; Computers;and spring concerts and P Bookkeeping; P g gives local performances. Guitar; Spanish; If interested in joining the group, call 571-8419 Microwave Cooking; Nutrition; for more information. Sponsored by the City of Babysitting; CPR; Fridley and Fridley Community Education. Sewing; Pottery. Family Events Nature HOLIDAY CRAFTS WITH MOM OR DAD EVENING CROSS COUNTRY SKI TOUR An opportunity for parent and child to Exercise your mind as well as your body while create decorations for the upcoming holidays. investigating Mother Nature's winter night life. By snowshine, stalk deer, rabbits and other t WHEN: A) Valentines Day - Tuesday, critters who use darkness in coping with winter's February 10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. fury. Bring your own skis. B) St. Patrick's Day - Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. WHEN: Saturday, January 17, 7:00 p,m. C) Easter - Tuesday, April 14, LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. � mile west of Northtown Shopping WHO: Elementary age child and adult. Center on County Road 132 LOCATION: Community Education Center COST: Free COST: $2.00 per session PRE-GROUNDHOG DAY FROLIC SKI OUTINGS Join our second annual celebration dedicated Cost includes lift ticket and transportation. to nature's legendary weather forecaster. Festiv- Rental equipment (approximately $7.00) , lessons ities include a bonfire and winter picnic, ground- and lunch costs are the participant's responsi- hog hunt/hike, a group hibernation, woodchucking, bility. Children under 14 years must be a groundhog calling contest and many surprises. . . accompanied by an adult (19 years or older) . culminating in the sculpting of a giant "snow hog". Young adults ages 15 to 18 are required to Hot drinks will be provided, but bring your own submit a permission slip to the Recreation food to roast over the fire. Department signed by a parent. Slips are avail- able at the Recreation Office. Space is limited. WHEN: Saturday, January 31, 10:00 a.m. to A) Saturday, January 24 - WILD MOUNTAIN 2:00 p.m. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 16. LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center Bus departs: 8:15 a.m. , Civic Center mile west of Northtown ShoppingCenter on County Road 132 Bus returns: 6:30 p.m. , Civic Center COST: $12.00 per person COST: Free B) Saturday, February 7 - TROLLHAUGEN EXPLORING THE NIGHT SKY ti DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, JANUARY 30. Bus departs: 7:45 a.m. , Civic Center Discover a world of mythical creatures and Bus returns: 6:30 p.m. , Civic Center sky wanderers in this non-technical star gazing program. Learn to recognize some of the prominant COST: $12.00 per person constellations and become enchanted by their C) Monday, February 16 - SNOWCREST & BIRCH PARK stories. Program will be cancelled in case of (President's Day) cloudy weather. DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6. WHEN: Saturday, February 28, 7.30 p.m. Bus departs: 8:15 a.m. , Civic Center Bus returns: 6:30 p.m. , Civic Center LOCATION: Springbrook Nature Center COST: $12.00 per person. � mile west of Northtown Shopping ! (Snowcrest/Birch Park group beginning lessons are Center on County Road 132 $1.50 per person. Please notify the Recreation COST: Free Department by February 6 if interested in lessons.) i f Seniors CONGREGATE DINING BLOOD PRESSURE TESTING The City of Fridley has a Congregate Dining Free blood pressure testing will be offered site located at the Community Education Center, on the following dates at the Community Education 6085 7th Street N.E. Meals are served Monday Center. through Friday at 12:00 noon. Everyone under the age of 60 is asked to pay the full price of Tuesday, January 6. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m. each meal, $1.85. All others are requested to Thursday, January 15. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ..12:30 p.m. make a donation. Tuesday, February 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .10:30 a.m. Thursday, February 19. . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . ..12:30 p.m. Reservations must be made at least two Tuesday, March 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m. working days in advance. To place your reser- Thursday, March 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 p.m. vation, call 571-6085 between 10:00 a.m. and Tuesday, April 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .10:30 a.m. 2:00 p.m, Monday through Friday. Thursday, April 16. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . .12:30 p.m. SENIOR TRANSPORT CROCHET 1 Transportation is provided to the congregate Whether you are a beginner or advanced dining site. Anyone wishing to ride the bus must crocheter, you' ll enjoy this popular class. Learn notify Connie two working days in advance. Calls the basics, advance your present skills and enjoy j should be directed to 571-3450, extension 122, the friendship. t Monday through Friday, between 8:30 and 10:00 am. , A 25� round trip fare is charged. WHEN: Mondays, beginning January 26 for 8 weeks, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. LATCH HOOK FOR WOMEN LOCATION: Village Green Learn the technique of latch hook and make a pillow, rug or wall hanging. COST: $6.00 per person ' WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning February 11 GERMAN COOKING for 3 weeks, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Now's your chance to cook and taste authentic LOCATION: Village Green German cooking. Ingrid will take you through the steps of preparing saurbraten, potato dumplings, COST: $5.00 per person (includes supplies) rouladen, staetzel (home made noodles) and apple strudel. Best of all, you eat the results. LATCH HOOK FOR MEN WHEN: Saturdays, beginning January 24 Impress the ladies with your creative talents. for 4 weeks, 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy learning the technique of latch hook and make a sample pillow, rug or wall hanging. LOCATION: Village Green Kitchen WHEN: Thursdays, beginning February 12 COST: $6.00 registration fee; $2.50 will for 3 weeks, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. be collected at each class to cover food costs. LOCATION: Village Green SENIOR TV PRODUCTION CLASS COST: $5.00 per person (includes supplies) The class will go through the process of making SENIOR SLIM TV programs step-by-step. The roles of the behind- the-scenes crew as well as the on-camera stars will Designed for the participants' needs and be demonstrated and practiced. The class will make capabilities. Simple chair exercises will be actual programs about senior activities for ETC worked ,on each session, gradually going to harder Channel 12. Persons who complete the class will ones. Games and dancing will also be done. qualify to continue at ETC in producing their own TV programs. WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning January 28 for 8 weeks, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning January 28, for 8 weeks, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. LOCATION: Community Education Center LOCATION: Everyone's TV Channel 12 Studio, COST: Free Northern Cablevision 350 63rd Avenue N.E. - please use rear ADVANCED NEEDLEPOINT parking lot and entrance Further your skill in needlepoint while COST: $6.00 per person making projects such as pillows, hand bags, pictures, tissue box holders, coasters, glass FLOWER ARRANGING cases and more. Class limited to 15. Learn the very basics of flower arranging and WHEN: Thursdays, beginning January 29 design using silk and plastic flowers. for 8 weeks, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning January 27 for 4 weeks, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. LOCATION: Village Green LOCATION: Village Green COST: $8.00 per person (includes supplies) COST: $6.00 per person After School All after-school programs begin the week of January 26, 1981. All Monday after-school classes will not meet on February 16, President's Day. The make-up day will be March 23, 1981. BASKETBALL SHOOTING CREATIVE CRAFTS For youth who like to shoot baskets. Basket- This class is designed to introduce elementary ball shooting games will include around-the-world, age children to a variety of art projects, according HORSE, 21 and free throw contests. to age groups. 15 per class. 1-Stevenson Gr. 4-6 Monday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 1-Stevenson Gr. 1-3 Monday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 2-Rice Creek Gr. 4-6 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 2-Stevenson Gr. 4-6 Tuesday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 3-Rice Creek Gr. 4-6 Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 pm COST: $5.00 per child for 8 weeks 4-Hayes Gr. 4-6 Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 5-Rice Creek Gr. 1-3 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 pm BALLET AND TAP 6-Hayes Gr. 1-3 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 pm Through careful instruction and guidance, COST: $6.00 per child for 8 weeks your child can learn the basics of ballet and tap. Limited to 20 per class. LEARNING TO LOVE WINTER Skating, sledding, snow sculptures and hot 1-Stevenson Age 4 & Tuesday 3:00 to 3:45 pm chocolate. Enjoy the activities that make winter 5, and a wonderland. Dress appropriately. grade 1 1-Rice Creek Gr. 4-6 Tuesday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 2-Stevenson Gr. 2-6 Tuesday 3:45 to 4.45 pm 2-Stevenson Gr. 4-6 Wednesday 3:45 to 4:45 pm 3-Hayes Gr. 4-6 Thursday 3:45 to 4:45 pm COST: $8.00 per child for 8 weeks COST: $5.00 per child for 8 weeks Skating Teens Skating areas will be at the following loca- WEIGHT TRAINING AND CONDITIONING tions. Rinks will be open as weather permits. An (*) before the location indicates a supervised An instructional program for junior high warming facility. Warming houses will be open as students dealing with basic weight training tech- follows: niques and conditioning exercises. Demonstration and practice in the proper use of 'free weights' Monday through Friday: 4:00 pm to 8:30 pm and the various stations of the Universal Weight Saturdays and Vacation Days: 12:00 noon to machine will be a part of each class session. 8:00 pm The course is intended for the student that wants Sundays: 12:00 noon to 6:00 pm to get into better condition as well as the athlete desiring specific gains in strength. -Briardale open skating, 6171 Rice Creek Drive; Limited to 20. -Burlington Northern open skating, 4900 Main St. ; *-Commons hockey, 555 61st Avenue N.E. ; WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning -Craig open skating, 410 79th Way N.E. ; January 26 for six weeks, 7:00 p.m. -Edgewater Gardens open skating, 652 Way and to 8:00 P.M. Ashton Avenue; -Farr Lake open skating, 1510 N. Innsbruck; LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School *-Flanery open skating and hockey, 1487 Onondaga weight training room. Street N.E. ; -Glencoe general skating, 661 Glencoe; COST: $12.00 per student *-Grace hockey, 1350 Gardena Avenue; -Hackmann open skating, 1071 Hackmann Circle; SNO-TUBING TRIPS -Harris Lake open skating, 1621 Mississippi Street N.E.; Inner tube fun on snow. Slide away the winter *-Hayes Elementary School open skating and hockey, with your friends on these two exciting trips. 613 Mississippi Street N.E. ; *-Locke Park broomball and open skating, 6911 WHO: Junior and Senior High Teens University Avenue N.E. ; *-Logan Park open skating, 155 Logan Parkway; WHEN: A) Friday, February 6th *-Madsen Park open skating and hockey, 735 73rd 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. Bus leaves Avenue N.E.; Fridley Junior High at 7:15 p.m. -Meadowlands open skating, 6641 Kennaston Drive; Register by January 30th. -Rice Creek School open skating, 6666 Arthur Street N.E.; B) Friday, February 20th *-Ruth Circle Park open skating and hockey, 8160 8:00 to 10:30 p.m. Bus leaves Ashton Avenue N.E.; Fridley Junior High at 7:15 p.m. -Stevenson School open skating and hockey, 6050 Register by February 13th. East River Road; -Summit Square open skating, 5201 Capitol; LOCATION: Green Acres Recreation Area *-Sylvan Hills Park open skating, 6205 Jupiter Drive N.E.; COST: $5.00 per person per trip. Includes ticket, tube and transportation. Sports-Fitness DROP-IN BASKETBALL LADIES AQUACISES J An opportunity Open gym basketball for adults. All PP Y for ladies to get involved participants must wear tennis shoes. Locker for health and physical fitness. Includes water room facilities available. Bring your own towel. activities to develop greater muscle tone and endurance. Limited to 20 per class. WHEN: Wednesdays, beginning January 14 for 10 weeks, 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. WHEN: A) Wednesdays, beginning January 28 for 8 weeks, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School B) Thursdays, beginning January 29 COST: $1.00 per session, payable at the for 8 weeks, 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. door. LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School Pool WOMENS DROP-IN VOLLEYBALL ' COST: $11.00 per person j Open gym volleyball for Fridley women. All j participants must wear tennis shoes. Locker room SWIM AND STAY FIT facilities available. Bring your own towel. Planned to encourage individuals to swim WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning January 13 regularly and keep a running total of miles. Goal for 10 weeks, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. is to improve physical fitness of the swimmer and encourage regular swimming. Any person possessing LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School reasonable swimming ability is eligible. Limited to 25 per class. COST: $1.00 per session, payable at the door. WHEN: A) Wednesdays, beginning January 28 for 8 weeks, 8:00 to 9:00 P.M. BASKETBALL "HOT-SHOT" COMPETITION B) Wednesdays, beginning January 28 The 1981 Fridley Youth Sports "Hot-Shot" for 8 weeks, 9:00 to 10:00 P.M. competition involves the top young basketball players in the community. Competition involves C) Thursdays, beginning January 29 shooting baskets from five hotspots marked on the for 8 weeks, 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. court, within 2 one minute time periods. Total points determine the champion in each youth LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School Pool league division. Competition is free of charge and open to the public*. COST: $10.00 per person WHEN: Saturday, March 14, 10:00 a.m. 1981 SOFTBALL MANAGERS MEETINGS LOCATION: Fridley Junior High School ' * All 1981 adult softball teams are required to Each team in the Fridley Youth Sports Association basketball program sends a have a representative at the pre-season manager's representative to the final competition. meeting. The meetings will be held at the Fridley Civic Center on the following dates: f BOD SQUAD Mens Rec (BB/CC) . . . . . . .. .Tuesday, March 17, 6:30 pm Feel better, look better. The first half Couples. . . Tuesday, March 17, 7:30 pm 0 hour will be devoted to exercise with the re- Womens RecThursday, March 19, 6:30 pm/ maining hour utilized for 'fun' volleyball. Mens Church/Industrial. . .Thursday, March 19, 7:30 pm For ladies interested in non-competitive volley- SOFTBALL UMPIRES WANTED ball. Limited to 30 per class. WHEN: A) Mondays, beginning January 26 Fridley Recreation is accepting applications for 8 weeks (no class March 2) , for adult softball league umpires for the 1981 j 8:00 to 9:30 p.m. summer season. All umpires must be registered 1 with the ASA and MRPA. Adult softball league games B) Thursdays, beginning January 29 are played on Monday through Thursday evenings. for 8 weeks, 7:30 to 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Jack Kirk at 571-3450, extension 116. LOCATION: Community Education Center COST: $10.00 per person PARK, RECREATION AND NATURAL RESOURCE COMMISSION The Commission meets each month at the Fridley YOUTH SPORTS REGISTRATION Civic Center. We encourage your participation and attendance. The meetings for the first quarter of The Fridley Youth Sports Association will 1981 are: conduct registration for youth soccer, Little Wednesday, January 14, 1981; League baseball, girls softball and Babe Ruth Wednesday, February 11, 1981; i baseball at the Fridley Civic Center on the Wednesday, March 11, 1981. / following dates: Commission members are: 1 Saturday, March 7. . . .10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Barbara Hughes - Chairperson { Wednesday, March 11. .7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. David Kondrick - Vice Chairperson Saturday, March 14. . .10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Jan Seeger - Commissioner Thursday, March 19. . .7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Dan Allen - Commissioner I Dick Young - Commissioner I I Instructional AEROBIC DYNAMICS CHILDRENS COMMUNITY THEATRE Combine rigorous dance movements set to popular music while increasing cardiovascular Class will emphasize fantasy, imagination and and respiratory fitness. Emphasis will be on creativity. Class will serve as a prerequisite having fun while learning various movements in for all future children Community Theatre produc- the exercise program. tions. For grades 4 through 6. SESSION I WHEN: Saturdays, beginning January 24 for Tuesdays, beginning January 27 for six weeks 10 weeks, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon A) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Beginners LOCATION: Community Education Center B) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Beginners COST: $10.00 per child C) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Beginners D) 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Advanced NEEDLEPOINT E) 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Beginners Wednesdays, beginning January 28 for six weeks Learn the basic needlepoint stitches while F) 6:30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. - Intermediate making a sampler that can be made into a purse, G) 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Advanced Pillow or wall hanging. Class limited to 15. H) 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Beginners WHEN: Tuesdays, beginning January 27 for SESSION II 8 weeks, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, beginning March 17 for six weeks LOCATION: Community Education Center I) 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. - Intermediate COST: $10.00 per person (includes canvas); J) 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. - Beginner Additional supplies will cost K) 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Intermediate approximately $10.00 to cover choice ti L) 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. - Beginner of yarn. M) 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Intermediate MENS WEIGHT TRAINING Wednesdays, beginning March 11 for six weeks N) 6.30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. - Advanced Basic weight training techniques and condi- O) 7.30 m. to 8:30 - tioning exercises. Demonstration and practice in P• p.m. Beginners the proper use of 'free weights' and various P) 8:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. - Intermediate stations of Universal Weight machine will be part To take intermediate, you must have some form of each class. Limited to 15. Locker room of rigorous activities or have taken some type facilities available. Bring your own towel. of aerobic lessons. 1 WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning \ LOCATION: Community Education Center January 26 for six weeks, 9:00 p.m. to 10:00 P.M. t COST: $10.00 per person per class LOCATION: Fridley Junior High weight room LEARN TO SKATE COST: $15.00 per person Instruction in the fundamentals of ice WOMENS FITNESS - WEIGHT TRAINING skating for boys and girls ages 4 to 6. An instructional program dealing with basic Participants must provide their own skates. weight training techniques and conditioning Lessons are 45 minutes in length. exercises. Proper use of ' free weights' and various stations of the Universal Weight machine WHEN: Tuesdays and Thursdays, beginning will be part of each class. Limited to 15. January 20 for 3 weeks A) 3:30 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. WHEN: Mondays and Wednesdays, beginning B) 4:30 p.m. to 5.15 p.m. January 26 for six weeks, 8:00 p.m. to 9:00 P.M. LOCATION: Hayes Elementary School rink LOCATION: Fridley Junior High weight room COST: $3.00 per child COST: $15. 0 per person Special Events i WINTER BAND/ORCHESTRA CONCERT MELIKIN PUPPET THEATRE The public is invited to the annual Winter "Shoes and Ships and Sealing Wax" Concert of the Northeast Chamber Ensemble and The Minnesota Melikin Puppet Theatre presents Fridley City Band on Sunday, January 25 um.at 4:00 a delightful collection of poetry that comes alive p.m. in the Fridley Senior High Auditoriumthrough the imagination of "The Dream Peddler". There is no charge for admission. This exciting show, "Shoes and Ships and Sealing FRIDLEY ETHNIC FESTIVAL Wax" , will entertain the entire family with the unique Melikin-style of hand puppetry. The Third Annual Ethnic Festival will be held the weekend of March 28, 1981 at the WHEN: Saturday, February 22, 1981, 2:00 p.m. Community Education Center. This is a cooper- ative venture of the Fridley School District #14 LOCATION: Fridley Senior High Auditorium Community Education Department and the City of Fridley Park, Recreation and Natural Resource COST: $1.00/adults; 50G/12 years and under Department. I CITY OF FRID LEY NEW FRID LEY COMMUNITY PARK POSSIBLE RECREATION BUILDING SITE ' ' CITY CITY k 1 SEEKS SEEKS f� > lel �: YOUR ;,;�s. ;� YOUR : �. .� �I � A ADVICE! DVICE! IU P The City of Fridley has acquired approximately 21 acres of property for the development of a Community Park facility. The property is located between 69th and 71st Avenue, just west of University Avenue N.E. The park is adjacent to the Rice Creek Regional Trail to the south and Locke Park to the east. The proposed project would provide six lighted softball fields and four lighted football/ soccer fields with a central area for seating and spectator activity, restrooms, concessions and press box/,Scoreboard facilities. With the 18 acre County facility to the south, the total park facility will provide both passive and active ~ecreation opportunities within a forty acre facility. 1 POSSIBLE RECREATION CENTER. . .The Park, Recreation and Natural Resource Commission has formed a citizen's advisory committee to examine the need for and type of recreation building that might be built at the new community park. This committee is attempting to answer the following questions: (1) Whether or not a building is needed; (2) What kinds of facilities should be included in the building; and (3) What are possible financial options. In order to make informed and responsible decisions on the proposed community recreation project, the committee is requesting input from the citizens of the community. Please complete the card below and return to the Park and Recreation office by January 15, 1981. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Do you feel a Community Recreation Building in Fridley is necessary? YES NO 2. IF NO, please explain: 3. IF YES, please list the type of facilities you would like included in the building? How often would you use them? The committee is concerned at present with the facilities needed. The financing concerns will be addressed after the needs have been identified. If you have any recommendations on the means of financing, please list.