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1983 April CITY OF FRIDLEY SPRING NEWSLETTER April, 1983 No. 38 Fridley Renews Cable Television Franchise Cable television in Fridley entered a new phase when Storer number of possibilities and provide Fridley subscribers with Cable Communications was awarded a five-year renewal of its the best of proven technology. franchise.The franchise renewal was approved by the Fridley An original feature of the present franchise is the combina- City Council on December 6,1982 and certified by the Minne- tion of an ordinance and a contract. Fridley is once again sota Cable Communications Board on January 14, 1983. breaking new ground with this two document approach. If A$750,000 upgrade of the present system will provide im- state or federal legislation deregulates cable television, the proved service to subscribers, increased capability for local provisions of the contract between the City and Storer will programming,and greater variety in program offerings.The remain in full effect until the end of the franchise period. addition of six satelite channels will bring the total to 35; The lengthy franchise renewal process got under way in the about 50 miles of cable will be replaced; the majority of summer of 1981.The Fridley CATV Commission,chaired by subscribers will receive new converters;the studio for public Burt Weaver,watched over it step by step,conducted a public access will be renovated and provided with new equipment; hearing, and made the final recommendation to the City Fridley Senior High School will be connected to the system so Council. Other commission members were Larry Chevalier, that it can broadcast programs on the educational access Duane Peterson, Harold Belgum, Edward Kaspszak, and channel; and more than $10,000 will be provided for use of Barbara Hughes. cable television by the public. The local station will acquire state-of-the-art equipment and During the final stages the renewal process,the City was add a new character generating system as well as standby represented by a negotiating team made up of Weaver, electrical generation in case of power failure. Hughes, Mayor William Nee, Councilmember Dennis Schneider,legal counsel Adrian Herbst,and city staff person Phase one of Fridley cable television began December 1, Clyde Moravetz. Jane Bremer was the chief negotiator for 1972 when the City Council approved the first cable television Storer, joined by the local Service Center Supervisor Mary franchise in the Metropolitan Area.Phase two is the five-year Geis,Carol Wold-Sindt,Mary Adams,and legal counsel,first period of the present franchise.It will be a time to observe the Ember Reichgott and later John Beattie. rapid developments in cable television technology. Phase three will begin five years from now.Storer has already made e' a commitment to rebuild the entire system and provide at least f 54 channels if granted a 15-year renewal at that time.Hope- fully,by then it will be possible to sift through the bewildering ` a fir: t y � -•'Milk. u,� ,; Storer technicians Randy Hansen and Brian Dotzler adjusting the alignment of the satelite receiving dish Program production at the Access Studio. antennae. CHANNEL 10 — ANOKA PUBLIC LIBRARY Knowledge Makes Us Free, Libraries have been centers of knowledge through print and paper for centuries. Citizens have turned to libraries for information,entertainment,and the artistic expression of ideas. we approach the twenty-first Events Begin on June 15, 1983 century,libraries haveetaken to the air waves to provide arts and information. FRIDLEY 49er DAYS In Fridley, the Anoka Public Library sends its mes- sages over Channel 10.New books,service updates and At the printing of this newsletter,the Board of Directors of library news are cablecast through an Apple computer Fridley's annual celebration is well into the planning of this housed at the Fridley Library. Classic feature films, year's festivities.The dates of June 15 through 19 have been travel documentaries and arts features are cablecast.In set for this year. It should be noted that these dates are one the future,work with the local high schools will provide week earlier than previous celebrations.This was planned in additional educational opportunities for students and order not to conflict with the Columbia Heights summer information for the public.The system will also present jamboree.Most of the same events of past 49er Days have been the opportunity for more creative programming in the retained and many more have been added. Arts and Cultural affairs. A new and exciting feature is a two-day "Roundup" scheduled for June 18 and 19,in the Columbia Arena parking "LIVE FROM F R I D L EY" lot."Roundup"activities will include food and beverage tents, video arcade games,T-shirtsales,bingo,dunk tank,hayrides, 4TH ANNUAL moonwalk,live music for dancing,and hopefully,many more ♦ r� to be announced.Major changes for this year will be elimina- tion of events at Moore Lake,and the moving of the fireworks to Sunday evening at the Arena area. The 4th Annual TELETHON will be cablecast LIVE from Following is a "tentative" schedule of events. Watch for downtown Fridley on Everyone's Television Channel 12 from final schedules in the Sun newspapers. Monday,April 4th through Saturday,April 9th.Tune in to see what in the world is going on. Every night there will be a Wednesday—June 15 different group of producers who all have their own ideas of Miss Fridley Fashion Show............Pulaksi's Restaurant fun and talent to convince you to call in a pledge for Channel Jaycees Variety Show..................... Senior High Aud. 12.You only see this kind of TV in Fridley! Senior Dance.......................................K.C. Hall The TELETHON proceeds will go to the Anoka County Communications Workshop, a nonprofit organization that Thursday—June 16 provides training and technical assistance to Fridley resi- Chamber Celebration Luncheon ................... Sandee's dents, groups, or Workshop members who want to present Beard Contest............................ Ron's Barber Shop their own programs to the community. Saturday classes are Seniors Bowling Tourney ...................... Maple Lanes held monthly. This is your channel — this is where you see the school Friday—June 17 Thanksgiving and Christmas programs—Girls Gymnastics 49ers Celebration Dance .......... Fridley American Legion meets—Bantam A Hockey games—The'49er Days Parade From The Float — Girls Volleyball meets — Channel 12 vs Saturday—June 18 Channel Softball—The Fridley City Band—The Northeast Chamber Ensemble! Grande Parade.................. Fridley Senior High School So join us!Watch during TELETHON!Pledge!Take a class! Roundup ................................... Columbia Arena Learn how to get your show going on ETC. 12. Balloon Release ............................ Columbia Arena Everyone's Television Channel 12!571-9144. 10K Run................................... To Be Announced Sunday—June 19 Government Channel To Offer Roundup ................................... Columbia Arena U of M Independent Study Courses Miss Fridley Pageant ..................... Senior High Aud. Fireworks ................................. Community Park Beginning Monday, March 28th and continuing The Fridley Sun and Storer Cablevision will conduct a throughout the Spring Quarter, Fridley's Government medallion hunt during 49ers Days.Watch for details. Access Channel 30 will be cablecasting four University of Minnesota Independent Study Courses.These can be Patronize your community 49er Outlaws by buying a 49er taken for University credit by contacting the Depart- Days button from them,or else!! ment of Independent Study, 45 Westbrook Hall, Mpls. Campus—373-3836. Each of the four courses consists of ten half-hour pro- Fridley Cable Consortium Formed grams.Each week's programs will be shown: With the aim of being able to better serve the citizens Monday through Friday of Fridley,the Program Directors of Government Access 12:00 noon Child Abuse&Neglect Channel 30,Library Access Channel 10,the Local Origi- 12:30 p.m. Introduction to Technical&Business nation Channel 3, and Public Access Channel 12 have Communications 1:00 p.m. Career Development&Planning formed the Fridley Cable Consortium.The Consortium 1:30 p.m. American Business History plans to coordinate programming efforts in order to Saturday,Sunday&Holidays obtain the most efficient use of the medium. The Con sortium recently received national attention when, on 6:00 p.m.& 10:00 p.m. Child Abuse&Neglect January 31st, Ms. Dorothy Blake of the American 6:30 p.m.& 10:30 p.m. Introduction to Technical& Library Association referred to the Consortium's plans Business Communications in testimony given before the U.S.House Subcommittee 7:00 p.m.& 11:00 p.m. Career Development& on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education. Planning On Saturday, April 23rd at 1:00 P.M., the Consortium 7:30 p.m.& 11:30 p.m. American Business History will hold a volunteer orientation meeting to call atten- Programs can also be cablecast upon viewer request at tion to its plans and its need for the aid of volunteers. other times by calling Channel 30 at 571-3450. Page 2 City of Fridley Spring 1983 Don't Miss Your Chance To Be Heard!! Hazardous Waste Area Being Considered Public Hearing For Hazardous Waste April 19Facility T In spite of the City Council's strenuous objections an area within Fridley is still being considered by the w - Minnesota Waste Management Board as a site for a hazardous waste facility. If nothing is done to change \ „� _? = NORTH these plans a commercial facility could be built where r �- - toxic wastes will be stored, incinerated, or chemically processed. The City has already expressed its objections to the �, f Waste Management Board.The soil is unsuitable, and ••_ the water table is too high. The site is too near to residential neighborhoods,regional and city parks,and the intake of the Minneapolis and St. Paul water supplies—not to mention Fridley's! These objections have not convinced the Waste Man- agement Board to eliminate Fridley from consideration, and the legal process is going ahead as scheduled. On r _ Tuesday,April 19,1983,a public hearing will be held in the Fridley Civic Center.This is a preliminary step todx f final designation as a site for a hazardous waste facility. Public comment will be received between 1:00 p.m.and - ; b ..� 5:00 p.m.and again betwen 7:00 p.m.and 10:30 p.m. qt This will bean opportunity for citizens of Fridley to be heard.Those who feel that it would be a mistake to locate a hazardous waste facility in the City will want to be present to express their views. Written testimony and documentation may be sub ` mitted to the Minnesota Waste Management Board, '�= �• 7323 — 58th Avenue North, Crystal, MN 55428, or interested parties may call 536-0816. MISSISSIPPI ST. Access Civic Center Parking During Overflow Parking April and May Construction of the Plaza parking lot is scheduled to begin on April 4, 1983. All Civic Center parking will be moved to �Temporary vacant lots north of the building on a temporary basis until Clty Hall ParIng the end of May.Your cooperation and understanding during this temporary inconvenience will be appreciated. PR PH Entrance It 64th Ave. OFFICE CLINIC ABOVE:Office building in Center City Project well under way.LEFT:Proposed plan for Phase II of the Center City Project.Plaza construction to begin in May 1983. Spring 1983 City of Fridley Page 3 MUNICIPAL CALENDAR APRIL 1983 i SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY CITY OFFICES CLOSED ' GOOD FRIDAY 1 HOLIDAY 2 City Council Planning Human Meeting Commission Resources 3 47:30 p M. 5 Meeting Commission 6 7:30 p.m. 7 7:30 P.m. 8 , w Community Develop. Cable TV O J Commission Commission ' Appeals Housing and 10 11 127 3m m iission Redevelopment 13 14 Authority,7:30 P.M. 15 16 City Council Hazardous Waste Planning Meeting Hearing.1-5& Charter , Commission Parks and 7-10:30 p.m. Commission Recreation Environ.Quality Meeting 7:30 p.m 17 18Commission,7:30p.m. 1 9Commission,7:30p.m. 20 7:30 p.m. 21 22 23 , City Council Energy Commission Conference Appeals Commission Meeting 7:30 p.m. 24 257.30 P.m 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 1983 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY i City Council Planning Human , Meeting Commission Resources 7:30 p.m. Meeting Commission , p.m5 7:30 P.m. 6 7 Community Develop. Cable TV commission Commission Appeals HousinRedevelopment , 8 9 107:30 msion 7 11 12 Authority,7:30 P m 13 14 � Parks and 1 RecreationEnvironmental Planning Charter , Commission,7:30p.m. Quality Commission Commission Commission 15 16 City Council 17 7:30 p.m. 18 Meeting m 19 7 30 p.m. ZO Z 1 Meeting City Council Energy Commission ' Conference AppealsCommission ' Meeting 73oP.m 22 2324 p 25 26 27 28 CITY HALL OFFICES 29 30 CLOSED 31 � I � I JUNE 1983 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY Human Resources ' 1 Commission 2 7:30 p.m. 3 4 City Council Planning Cable TV ' Meeting Commission Commission 7:30 p.m. Meeting Housing and 8 7:30 p.m. Redevelopment 9 Authority.7.30 p.m. 10 11 Community Develop. Commission Appeals Commission 15 16 17 1 18 , I' 12 13 147:30 P.m. I City Council ' Meeting Environmental Planning Parks and Quality Commission Commission , Recreation 7:30 p.m. Meeting ' 19 20 Commission,7:30p.m. 21 22 730 p.m. 23 24 25 City Council Energy Commission Conference Appeals Commission ' 26 7277:30`.m. 28 7:30 P.m. 29 30 1 I DETACH CALENDAR PAGE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE � 1 BRIEFLY . . . North Country Crafters No-Fault Grievance Committee North Country Crafters is a cooperative association of local artisans who are establishing a permanent marketplace for At its meeting of November 8,1982 the City Council author- the products they produce. ized the establishment of a No-Fault Grievance Committee under the auspices of the Human Resources Commission. June 1,1983,will mark the opening of North Country's new Under a procedure established by the State Human Rights shop at Skywood Mall,53rd and Highway 64,Fridley.Mem- Commission, a volunteer group in the City may act as a bers of the Association donate time and services in return fora hearing board and review human rights conflicts in areas lower selling fee for their crafts that enables them to sup- such as employment, housing, and public service. The plement their families'incomes.The Association is a non-profit grievance committee will have no legal powers. Its function corporation that ensures that members receive the recognition will be to create an environment in which the parties to a their work deserves.For more information call 5754528. dispute can talk with each other and work out a settlement without going to the State Human Rights Commission. D.W.I. Traffic Enforcement Grant Home Loans Available The Minnesota Housing and Finance Agency (MHFA) is On January 10, 1983 the City Council agreed to act as a currently providing three types of Home Loans to qualifying sponsoring unit for the third year of a project for enforcing the Fridley residents. State's laws against drunken driving.With the help of grants of$14,200 from the State of Minnesota in the second year of 1) MHFA single family mortgage loans are available at the project, Fridley police made 626 DWI arrests. The Police below market interest rates to provide homeownership op- Department was commended for its program and for its suc- portunities to moderate income residents of Minnesota.Please cessful prosecution rate. note that availability and terms of MHFA mortgage financing vary.Current loan interest rates,applicant income limits,and Award for Financial Reporting maximum house prices will no doubt be different in future mortgage loan programs. For the second year in a row, the City received a special Under the 1983 Single Family Mortgage Loan Program, award for its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report from borrowers must be Minnesota residents who have not had an the Municipal Finance Officers Association of the United ownership interest in a principal residence within the past States and Canada. Fridley was one of 18 governmental three years and must occupy the home as a principal residence entities in the State of Minnesota to receive the award. Only within 60 days of the mortgage closing. 362 of a possible 79,000 recipients received the award.At the Homes in most areas of the state may be eligible and maybe January 24,1982 meeting of the City Council,Richard Pribyl, existing or new single family residences, including town- City Finance Officer, received the Association's Financial homes,condominiums,or duplexes. Reporting Achievement Award, and the Council commended Sid Inman,Director of Central Services,and Nasim Qureshi, As is the case with any loan, the borrower must be a City Manager, for establishing a precedent of superior ac- reasonable credit risk with the financial ability to repay the counting and financial management. loan. Homebuyers interested in an MHFA single family mortgage Access Guide for Handicapped loan should contact the nearest participating lender. The Also at the January 24 meeting of the Council, Robert MHFA's staff at 296-7613 can provide a list of these lenders. Minton,Chairman of the Accessibility Project Committee of 2) MHFA's Home Improvement Loan Program offers loans the Human Resources Commission, presented a booklet en- of up to $15,000 at below-market interest rates to low and titled An Access Guide to Friendly Fridley. The guidebook moderate income home-owners.The interest rate on a loan is provides information on handicapped accessibility for more based upon the borrower's income. To obtain a list of than 100 buildings in the City. The following contributed participating lenders or for more information,phone 296-7615. money to the development of the guidebook:FMC Corporation, 3) The Rehabilitation Loan Program can help correct defi- Knights of Columbus, Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post #363, ciencies in home safety,energy efficiency,or accessibility to a Onan Corporation, and VFW Post #363. Medtronic Incor- handicapped occupant. These loans are available through porated donated print shop time and equipment. local housing and redevelopment authorities and community action agencies. Hazardous Waste Processing Facility Local administrators will assist you in completing an On November 15,1982 the City Council adopted a resolution application and determining eligibility.For a list of adminis- opposing the siting of a hazardous waste processing facility in trators or for further information, phone the MHFA at. the City of Fridley. Among the reasons for opposition were 296-7615. disagreement with the criteria used by the Minnesota Waste Management Board,the location of sites near the water intake r------------------------------------------1 systems of both Minneapolis and St.Paul,and the unusually pourous soil and a high water table in Fridley. ASSESSORS CORNER Leon L. Madsen has been named Fridley City Assessor, Salute to Foster Parents_ ; replacing Mervin J.Herrmann who retired January 31,after Fridley residents were among the foster parents honored by 20 years in that position. Mr. Madsen has served as chief Anoka County at the annual recognition banquet March 15th. I appraiser in the department since 1966,following work in the I real estate field. Mr. Madsen intends to continue a policy of Honored for their years of service as foster parents were: Iencouraging Fridley taxpayers to feel free to bring their Charles&Darla Anderson 5 years Fridley property tax questions to the department. Patrick&Robyn Doty 5 years Ardis Lidberg 15 years Property valuation notices will be mailed by the Anoka March has been declared Foster Care Month in Anoka i County Assessor's office toward the end of April. This will County to focus community attention on the significant contri- indicate the value upon which your 1984 taxes will be based.If bution foster parents make to the community and to increase you feel the stated value does not reflect your opinion of community awareness of the foster program and its need for current value,please contact the Fridley Assessor's office,at more homes. 571-3450. For more detailed information on the Foster Home program, j Properties in the School District#13 portion of Fridley are j call the Anoka County Courthouse, Foster Home Licensing due to be revisited for valuation this year. Your cooperation Unit at 421-4760,Ext. 1424. with the appraisal staff will be appreciated. ----- ---------------- -��--�--------------'r Spring 1983 City of Fridley Page 5 NEWS FROM THE FRIDLEY PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENTa0ED CITY OF FRIDLEY SANITARY SEWER BACKUPS HYDRANT FLUSHING If the sanitary sewer in your residence ever begins to back SCHEDULE ' up into the basement,please notify the Public Works Depart- ment-Maintenance Division immediately.An inspection will be performed by our sewer personnel to determine if the problem is in the homeowner's sewer service or the City sewer line. This quick action could prevent unnecessary water 4 damage. FLUSHING SCHEDULE If your sewer backs up or you have further questions,please s AREA 1 APRIL 4- 8 call 571-3450,Ext.157.After hours call the Police Department, F :1 AREA 2 APRIL 11-15 571 3457. AREA 3 APRIL 18-22 Also during this time of year,it is a good idea to pour a small AREA 4 APRIL 25-29 pail of water into the floor drain(s)in your home.The water in 9TNWAY the drain's trap may have evaporated over the winter months, L _ allowing minor offensive odors to escape into the basement. As an additional measure to ensure the sanitary sewer lines remain open,it is requested that you notify the Public Works - _ Maintenance Division,571-3450,Ext.157 whenever you have N w your home service line roto-rooted. We will inspect the main 'AKA 3 i line to ensure that any roots or debris freed are removed from W1 ='�-E y the system and will not catch or block the line at another 1 location. Your assistance in this precautionary measure is s tt z r desired and your down stream neighbors will appreciate this 1 w fF - assistance. AREA STREET FLOODING 13 A 4 In the early spring when the ice is starting to melt and the winter debris has not yet been cleaned away,street flooding can occur.The City's street sweeping program is scheduled to 4 start in April and will take approximately 30 working days to y Jf� complete.In the interim,you can assist in ensuring that your _j T` street or driveway is not flooded by removing the snow,ice or Tw ��l ! , t other debris that accumulates at each storm sewer catch � �IT basin,located at the curb line of the street.A few minutes of Tiil ME T_-' s }*'' your time to pick up the sticks,leaves or paper that has built up along the curb will allow the water to pass and enter the storm p A41 sewer system,without flooding your property.Thank you for your assistance and patience. ^^"FZ_ HOT WATER HEATER FLUSHING Once the spring water main flushing program has been �i completed, the Public Works water personnel would like to suggest that residents flush their hot water heaters. Many FLUSHING SCHEDULE sediments such as iron,magnesium and calcium may build up The City of Fridley will flush hydrants in the bottom of your hot water heater,causing discoloration - p during the month of April.No flushing orrustin the hot water taps.(Calcium appears as sand particles will be done on Saturday or Sunday. t� in the hot water system.)In most cases,this can be eliminated The flushing may create a disturbance in the watermains and may cause dark, by flushing the hot water heaters. Please contact the Public D colored water.Although the water is safe Works Department,571-3450,Ext.157,for the simple procedure for human consumption, there is the danger of staining clothing if you are you can follow to flush your hot water heater. �TM washing clothes.Please make note of the week the maintenance crews will be flush- By flushing your hot water heater,not only will the tank be - ing your area. cleaned out,but also the heater will run more efficiently and If you have any questions,please call help conserve energy. 571-3450,Ext.157. `DRAIN TILING' YOUR BASEMENT Notice To Senior Citizens A reminder to homeowners or residents—drain tile hooked If you are 62 years of age or older orinto the sanitary sewer line is against the law. This also disabled and your combined yearly in- Pitch applies to any type of storm sewer diversion into sanitary come is$11,962.00 or less,please contacto1 sewer lines. Excessive storm water entering the sanitary the Utility Billing Department for infor- n! ®� sewer lines may cause sewer line back-ups into homes.If you mation concerning Senior Citizen water have any question regarding proper drain tiling or storm and sewer rates.Call 571-3450,Ext. 135. water diversion,please call the Protective Inspection Division at 571-3450,Ext. 164. Page 6 City of Fridley Spring 1983 News From The FridleyDepartmentFire Prevention of fires in your home is primarily your responsiAp - bility. Every 35 seconds a home catches fire within the U.S., killing 5,100 people and making the home the number one fire hazard. All unnecessary storage should be removed from the main There is no big secret to fire prevention;the known fact is to living area and storage closets.The cords and light switches keep burnable items away from anything that can ignite should be checked for frayed or broken wires on the end that them,and make sure all appliances are in good repair. plugs into the outlet.Test and clean your smoke detector and Self inspection of dwellings can provide you with a safer replace the batteries if over one year old. A smoke detector home and can be included in your annual spring house should be placed on every floor,and one in the attic if you have cleaning. any wood burning heat appliance,in case of a chimney fire. The fireplace chimney should be visually inspected for cracks, Recent figures have shown that 65% of all fires are in the loose bricks, open joints and a build up of creosote. If any residential homes with the majority of fires starting in areas deficiency is noted, you should have a competent person of poor housekeeping. inspect your chimney for proper construction and operation. The greatest area of concern is the basement which seems to The garage and yard should be kept free of all unneeded be a catchall for storage.Items to look for would be accumu- waste and any flammables kept in a safety container.Gasoline lation of waste and discarded material,papers,old furniture should never be kept in the dwelling,and parts should not be and old paint cans.Rags soiled with oil or paint are especially cleaned with gasoline. hazardous because of the danger of spontaneous ignition. All storage should be kept in a neat and orderly manner,and Never store any combustibles against the furnace or water any items no longer useful or needed should be removed.If this heater because of the high temperatures that can occur in inspection is included in your annual spring cleaning, your these areas.The area under the basement steps should never house should be a safer place to live and relatively safer from a be used for storage of combustibles because this may be your fire starting. only avenue of escape should the fire start in the basement. Avoid using extension cords of poor quality and of improper For any further suggestions or information on home fire size wiring to supply power to work tools. The overload can safety inspection, contact your fire department at 571-3450, cause the cord to overheat causing a fire or a shock to the user. Ext. 175. Instructions For Securing Dog License By Mail THE CITY CODE PROVIDES THAT:No person shall own,keep or harbor any dog over the age of six(6)months,within the City of Fridley unless a permit therefor has first been secured.A compulsory system of permit and registration is established whereby the City will issue City owner permits and animal tags to owners of dogs over six months of age upon proof of rabies vaccination within the preceeding year.(Sec 302.041)If at time of initial registration a dog is due to be vaccinated within the next six-month period,then a new vaccination shall be required before permit is issued.(Sec.302.042)Permits and animal tags must be applied for and obtained and animal tags affixed on dogs requiring tags before they attain the age of six months.(Sec.302.041) 1. Fee: $5.00/yr. Non-Neutered/Non-Spayed $2.50/yr. Neutered/Spayed(Proof Required) 2. Please PRINT all information on this form. 3. Return this form and a copy of the certificate of rabies vaccination to the City of Fridley,6431 University Ave.N.E.,Fridley,MN 55432. 4. Your license,certificate and tag will be sent to you upon approval. ANIMAL LICENSE APPLICATION License period from May 1, 1983 to April 30, 1984 CITY OF FRIDLEY 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE NE License No. FRIDLEY,MINNESOTA 55432 (leave blank) Fee: $5.00—N-N;N-S Vaccination Date: Age: g Approx.Weight: $2.50—N;S Pet's Name: Color: Sex: Breed: Applicant: Address: City: Telephone No: SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT FOR OFFICE USE Spring 1983 City of Fridley Page 7 r----------- REP-- CARD -----------i I 911 FOR DISPATCH I BACK TALK: DETACH AND MAIL TO: THIS NEWSLETTER IS: I 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 Q. What number should I call when I want a police I civic information to the citi- Fridley,MN 55432 ❑Of Little Value zens of Fridley.We would like officer dispatched,but I don't think itis an emergency. I to know what you think of the I COMMENTS: A. For all Dispatching of Police,Fire or Ambulance in I contents. Are we covering the City of Fridley Dial 911. I areas interest to you? Are we missss ing items that would Sugges- Should youfeel uneasy dialing911 fora non-emergency I be helpful to you? dispatching request, or if 911 s busy, dial the backup I tions,comments,criticism? sm? I number 427-1212. Both 911 and 427-1212 are answered by the same person- I This can be returned with your water bill. DATE_ nel at the Central Communications Center in Anoka. NAME For general information or other non-dispatching re- i(optional) quests,call the Fridley Police at 571-3457. ADDRESS (optional) ' News From The Fridley Police Department Violent Weather Alert! TORNADOES 1. In open country,move away from a tornado's path at right The spring is a time when violent weather can affect all of angles.If there is not time to escape,lie flat in the nearest our lives.Tornadoes and lightning are two of the most danger- ditch or revine. ous aspects of spring weather.Violent weather is no stranger to Fridley.Here are some things we all should know. 2. Structures with wide, freespan roofs like auditoriums, gymnasiums and schools which don't have reinforced construction are unsafe.Go to a nearby building of rein- forced construction instead,or take cover outside on low protected ground. 1. Stay indoors during a thunderstorm. Don't go out unless 3. In homes, the basement is the safest place. Seek shelter absolutely necessary. under sturdy furniture if possible.If the nearest house has no basement,take cover in the center of the house,on the 2. Stay away from open doors and windows,fireplaces,radi- lowest floor, in a small room like a closet or bathroom, ators, stoves, metal pipes, sinks, and plug-in electrical under sturdy furniture. Keep some windows open to appliances. equalize pressure,but stay away from them because they 3. If no buildings are available,your best protection is a cave, may shatter. ditch,canyon,or under clumps of trees which are at least 4. A car is an unsafe place to be in a tornado. head high. 5. In shopping centers, people should go to a designated 4. When there is no shelter, avoid the highest object in the shelter area. area.If only isolated trees are near,your best action is to crouch in the open,twice as far from isolated trees as the 6. In office buildings,go to an interior hallway on the lowest trees are high. floor or to a designated shelter area. 5. Avoid hilltops,open spaces,wire fences,metal clothesline, SPRING NEWSLETTER exposed sheds, and any electrically conducive elevated objects. CITY OF FRIDLEY 6. Stay in the car if traveling. Cars offer great lightning protection since they rest on insulating rubber tires. 6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. 7. Get out of the water and off small boats. FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432 8. Stop tractor work, especially when the tractor is pulling CITY COUNCIL metal equipment,and dismount.Tractors and other imple- Mayor ....................................William J. Nee ments in metallic contact with the ground are often struck Councilman-at-Large................... Robert Barnette by lightning. Councilman 1st Ward.................Edward Hamernik 9. Don't handle flammable materials in open containers. Councilman 2nd Ward................ Dennis Schneider Councilman 3rd Ward .............Edward J. Fitzpatrick 10. Don't use metal objects like fishing rods and golf clubs. Golfers wearing cleated shoes are particularly fine light- CITY MANAGER ..........................Nasim M. Qureshi ning rod. Editors ..................................... Robert Penaloza 11. Don't work on fences,telephone or power lines,pipelines Kirk A. Ziegler or structural fabrication. CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY 12. Don't take laundry off the clothesline. Administrative Offices—Civic Center ............. 571-3450 13. Don't use the phone during a storm, because lightning Office Hours—8 a.m.to 5 p.m. ..... Monday through Friday may strike telephone lines outside. Police(24 Hours—Non Emergency) .............. 571-3457 14. Don't use plug-in electrical equipment like hair dryers, FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY ................911 electric toothbrushes,or electric razors during a storm.