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Spring Newsletter April, 1984 No. 42
City Commissions: Voices of the People
The Planning Commission's seven members
are the chairpersons of six branch commissions
plus its own chairperson. This commission
makes recommendations to the City Council on
City planning and development projects.
Because the Planning Commission members
consider the priorities of their own commissions
when advising the City Council, that commis-
sion serves as a check against conflicts between
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decisions of different commissions.
The Appeals Commission reviews about 32
y cases each year requesting exceptions to the
zoning code,sign ordinance and building codes.
Making your voice heard may seem impossi- The Energy Commission provides information
ble at times, but the Fridley City Council will to the City on the best ways to conserve and
certainly hear your through one or more of its manage energy resources within the City:
advisory commissions. These commissions are
designed to represent the interests of Fridley The Environmental Quality Commission
residents. listens to concerns about and promotes aware-
With one exception, commissions are made ness of Fridley's environment. It studies their
up of citizens from the community who submit environmental problems, regulations and their
resumes to the City Council which appoints impact on the city. The commission also moni
them. Seven commissions, headed by the Plan- tors existing hazardous waste dumps and
ning Commission, assist and advise the City reviews hazardous waste processing
Council so that it will havethe maximum amount procedures.
of input from Fridley residents in the planning The Community Development Commission
and development of Fridley. Three other com- sets standards for balanced and orderly devel-
missions advise the City Council about police opment, rehabilitation and revitalization in
officers employment, telecommunications and Fridley.
charter changes. See Commission page 7
CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION
APPEALS ENERGY ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT HUMAN RESOURCES I PARKS&REC.
New Motel and Skywood Mall Renovation Under Way
The City of Fridley moved closer to a long
sought after goal on October 17, 1983 when the
City Council approved $7,000,000 worth of
industrial revenue bonds to build a new motel
and to completely renovate and expand Sky-
wood Mall.
The finished project will include a 107 room
motel, an entirely renovated Skywood Mall and
20,000 square feet of additional office space all
in the area east of Central Ave.and north of 52nd
Avenue.
The construction site of the Fair Oaks North Motel seen just
The motel, to be call Fair Oaks North,will have southeast of Skywood Mall.The motel will be an attractive
a swimming pool and a restaurant with banquet place for business and educational meetings as well as
facilities to accommodate over 300 people. conventions in the city.
of 1984. When completed, the project will gener-
Groundbreaking for the project was held ate about 125 new jobs at an annual payroll of
December 19 with opening anticipated for July approximately $1,200,000--m-
THREE
1,200,000.THREE FRIDLEY CLEANUP PLAN
POLICE OFFICERS MOVES AHEAD
PROMOTED
Boise Cascade Corporation and Medtronic,
Inc. have reached agreement with the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency on a program for
cleaning up contamination due to creosote on a
portion of the former National Pole and treating
Company site in Fridley. The program, which
was approved by the MPCA Board at its January
24 meeting, will include removal of contami-
nated soil, disposal at an officially designated
waste disposal site outside of the state of Minne-
sota, and regular monitoring of the site after the
removal.
Fridley Police Officers, left to right: Gary Lenz- Work is expected to begin at the site in May,
meier, David Prois and Lynn Tellers, accepted 1984. Public informational meetings will be held
new badges and chevrons when they were offi- prior to implementation of the plan to respond to
cially promoted Monday, January 16. Lenzmeier any questions. John Flora, Fridley Public Works
advanced from corporal to sergeant and Prois Director, will monitor the program on behalf of
and Tellers both became corporals.- the City.
Q. How should I report a pothole?
A. As soon as the pothole season arrives, patch-
ing crews are assigned to work through the
City street by street on a regular basis. Your
street will be patched according to schedule
but a particularly bad pothole can be
reported by phoning 571-3450, ext 157.
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FRIDLEY DRINKING WATER
BSAFE FOR CONSUMPTION
Water supplies from Fridley city and reside
n-
PUBLIC WORKS tial wells near the site of the former National Pole
MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT Treating Co. are safe, according to tests by the
On November 21, 1983, the City Council voted Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
to make Fridley a charter member of a new Pub- Lisa Thorvig of the MPCA said the tests for
lic Works Regional Mutual Aid Association. Cit-
ies and counties in the seven county Metro Area polynuclear aromatic hydrocarbons indicate the
have entered into a cooperative agreement wells contain only low levels of the compounds
for the use of public works personnel, materials sstate health
standards.
concentrations well below
and equipment during emergencies such as tor-
nadoes, major wind storms or floods. The asso- In October, 1983, the MPCA tested wells in the
ciation is similar to existing mutual aid agree- area between the Mississippi River and Stinson
ments for police and fire protection. Blvd., and 79th Ave. and Mississippi St. to find
CITY CODE UPDATED out whether drinking water had been contami-
nated by creosote residue from the pole treat-
The City Council adopted a completely ment plant.
revised and updated City Code by an ordinance Results from a December resampling show
passed on December 5, 1983. All ordinances are drinking water in the wells is definitely safe for
now stored electronically in the City's word pro- consumption. All of Fridley's municipal wells are
cessing system so that the code is always up to regularly tested by the MPCA and the Minnesota
date. Copies of the current code are available for Department of Health and have been found safe.
inspection by the public at the Civic Center and A
at the Fridley Branch of the Anoka County
Library.
SIX CITIES FORM WATERSHED BE A
MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATION FIREFIGHTER ! !
Also on December 5, the City Council
approved a joint powers agreement with the Cit-
ies of Blaine, Columbia Heights, Coon Rapids,
Hilltop and Spring Lake Park. The agreement
establishes a watershed management organiza-
tion required by state law for those portions of
the six cities which have not already been organ-
ized into watershed districts. The organization
has authority to control runoff, prevent flooding ;
and erosion, and improve water quality.
PEDDLER ORDINANCE REPLACED �
Fridley's Peddler Ordinance dating back to °
1948 was replaced by a new ordinance entitled
"Peddlers, Solicitors, and Transient Merchants"
by action of the City Council on January 9, 1984. The Fridley Fire Department is seeking appli-
The new ordinance requires solicitors to obtain cants for the Volunteer Fire Department. If you
a permit before engaging in business within the are between the ages of 21 and 35 and in good
City. Residential garage sales and certain other physical condition, this is your opportunity to
activities areexempted. Religious and charitable serve your community in a challenging, exciting
organizations will not be charged a permit feeto and rewarding position. Contact the Friri�av Fire
solicit but must file an application with the City Dept. at 571-3450, ext. 178 for safe. ion
information.
Clerk.
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�t tltliEtC}T ,
hj� filet t( to • lin + Vii; move away from a tornado's
wea{herert sourtddii �t ght angles. If there is not time to
The alert or ttett'i6ni �it�d�t� ns
,e � ;`'lie flat in the nearest ditch or ravine.
which present darter € = �fi� 5r td' a nearby building of reinforced con-
tone. This signal mens�rts' dt ±�toyrr talion or take cover outside on low, pro-
local radio or television sttt forrgrr et� i ground. Structures with wide, freespan
information. tf like auditoriums, gymnasiums and
What to do . . . , during a � hools which don't have reinforced con-
t.. tion are unsafe.
• Stay indoors.
+•sIsIsliss"11,r homes, the basement is the safest place.
• Stay away from open doors autttradws�f�r ........ shelter under sturdy furniture if possible.
places, radiators, stoves, rrttitpx stC f'the nearest house has no basement, take
and plug-in electrical appliances. ever in the center of the house on the lowest
• If no buildings are available, w,atlr:i � %, f or a small room like a closet or bathroom.
ditch, canyon or under clumps oftr � ep some windows open to equalize pres-
are aleast head high. Avoid the highestc�bfict sr but stay away from them because they
in the area. If only isolated trees are tl>� Tx, t y shatter.
crouch in the open twice as far from isolafed t~ar is an unsafe place to be in a tornado.
trees as the trees are high. shopping centers, people should go to a
• Stay in the car if traveling. Cars offer great mated shelter area.
lightning protection sincethey rest on insulat- * #i buildings,go to an interior hallway on
ing rubber tires. IcuSt floor or to a designated shelter
• Get out of the water and off small boats.
• Don't touch metallic objects such as bicycles, . , .or during a flood:
fences, golf clubs and metal appliances.
• Don't work on fences, telephone or power • Stay insfd .`and listen to the radio/TV for
lines, pipelines or structural fabrication. instructi13
• Don't use the phone during a storm because • If advisedt 'evacuate, turn off electricity, gas
lightning may strike telephone lines outside. and water d lock your house.140
New Classes versity Community.
o n Municipal The Changing Physical World - 12:30 PM
This course introduces the nonscientist to
Channel 13 the changing world of the Twentieth-Century
Physics.
Beginning Monday, April 2 and continuing Famous Figures In Ancient Biographies- 1:30
through the Spring Quarter, Fridley's Municipal PM. The lives of important historical and
Access Channel will be cablecasting three Uni- Iegenddary people in classical literature are
versity of Minnesota Independent Study studied.
courses, as well as Matrix and Minnesota issues. Understanding and Working with Adoles-
These courses can be taken for credit through cents -1:30 PM
the Department of Independent Study, 45 West- Designed for those who work with or are
brook Hall, Minneapolis - 373-3836. interested in adolescents' problems.
The program schedule for Spring Quarter is: Minnesota Issues - 2:00 PM
Matrix - Noon A weekly public affairs program hosted by
This is a series of 13 programs dealing with Arthur Naftalin of the Humphrey Institute of
many fascinating and topical issues in the Uni- Public Affairs at the University.
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News From The
Fridley Public Works Department
City Hydrant Flushing SANITARY SEWER BACKUPS
If the sanitary sewer in your residence ever
in April begins to back up into the basement, please
notify the Public Works Department-
...`.........''�`' FLUSHING
Maintenance Division immediately. An inspec-
;c G SCHEDULE
AREA 1 APRIL 3- s tion wil l be performed by our sewer personnel to
• determine if the problem is in the homeowner's
AREA 2 APRIL 10- 13
� �" • sewer service or the city sewer line. This quick
AREA 3 APRIL 17-20
' aREA s action could prevent unnecessary water
AREA 4 APRIL 24-27
damage.
If your sewer backs up or you have further
questions, please call 571-3450, Ext. 157. After
hours call the Police Department, 571-3457.
=='r "' � Also during this time of year, it is a good idea
N � to pour a small pail of water into the floor
, � ! � `"''��aREd3 _` � drain(s) in your home. The water in the drain's
w�-?=I-E trap may have evaporated over the winter
s AREA 2 .. :.- �-.- :. ►_ � months allowing minor offensive odors to
escape into the basement.
As an additional measure to ensure the sani-
.:�J ARE tary sewer lines remain open, it is requested that
� ,.us. _ you notify the Public Works Maintenance Div-
_, ARIi ± a�= ision, 571-3450,ext. 157wheneveryou haveyour
home service line rotorooted.We will inspect the
F ,3_ .. = - `;y ,�' main line to ensure that any roots or debris freed
are removed from the system and will not catch
or block the line at another location. Both the
.1r,' � I T' i� AREA_13r~ ' •;•f� � _ Public Works Department and your downstream
neighbors will appreciate your assistance in this
precautionary measure.
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v STREET FLOODING
In the early spring when the ice is melting and
AREA.9 " the winter debris has not yet been cleaned away,
t f �! 1. , The City of Fridley will flush street flooding can occur. The City's street
hydrants during the month of sweeping program is scheduled to start in April
April. No flushing will be done P 9 P 9 p
I on Saturday or Sunday. and will take approximately 30 working days to
The flushing may create a complete. In the interim, you can protect your
disturbance in the watermains street or drivewa fr
and may cause dark, colored y om flooding by removing the
•� F water. Although the water is snow, ice or other debris that accumulates at
safe for human consumption, each storm sewer catch basin located at the
there is the danger of staining
clothing if you are washing curb line of the street. It takes only a few minutes
I clothes. Please make note of to pick up the sticks, leaves or paper that have
the week the maintenance built U alon the curb to allow the water to ass
� crews will be flushing your upalong p
' - area. and enterthe storm sewer system,without flood-
p If you have any questions, ing your property.Thank you for your assistance
please call 571-3450, Ext. 157 and patience.
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CITY OF FRIDLEY - SPRING 1984 - MUNICIPAL CALENDAR ,K
APRIL 1984
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
City Planning Human
Council Comm. Resources
Mtg. 7:30 Mtg. 7:30 Comm. 7:30
8 9 10 Appeals 11 12 Housing 13 14
Comm. Redevelopment '
Community Authority
Dev. Comm. 7:00 '
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Palm City Council Environ. Planning Cable TV Good '
Sunday Charter Quality Comm. Comm. Mtg. 7.30 Friday
Comm. Passover 7:30 '
22 23 24 25 26 27 28 '
Easter Park & Rec. Appeals Comm.
Comm. Mtg. Energy '
7:30 Comm.
29 30 '
City Council '
Conference
Mtg. 7:30 '
MAY 1984
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
1 2 3 Human 4 5
Resources '
Comm. Mtg. '
7:30
6 7 City Council 8 Community 9 Planning 10 Housing & 11 12
Mtg. 7:30 Development Comm. Mtg. Redevelopment '
Comm. 7:30 7:30 Authority 7:00
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Mother's Park & Rec. Appeals Comm. Cable TV I
Day Mtg. 7:30 Environ. Comm. Mtg. '
Qlty. Comm. 7:30
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
City Council Energy Planning f
Charter Comm. Mtg. Comm. Mtg.
Comm. 7:30 7:30 I
27 28 29 30 31 '
City Offices Appeals
Closed Comm. Mtg.
Memorial Day 7:30 '
JUNE 1984
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY '
1 2
City Council Planning Human
Mtg. Comm. Mtg. Resources
7:30 7:30 Comm. Mtg. '
10 11 12 13 14 15 16 '
Community Housing
Dev. Comm. Redevelopment '
Appeals Comm. Authority 7:00
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 '
Father's City Council Environmental Planning Cable TV '
Day Park & Rec. Quality Comm. Comm. Mtg. Comm. Mtg.
Comm. Mtg. 7:30 7:30 7:30
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 '
Appeals Comm. '
Energy Comm.
Mtg. 7:30 1
Detach Calendar Page For Future Reference !e
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t�00sowithout,,,11% Commissions continued from page 1
, Humane Society : The Human Resources Commission promotes
the protection of just and equitable rights among
Seeking Funds all residents of the community.This commission
For Shelter belongs to the Minnesota League of Human
Rights Commissions.
The Park and Recreation Commission advises
The Greater Anoka County Humane Society the City Council on park development and recre-
hopes to build an animal shelter for the Anoka tional activities needed to maintain the health
County area on land donated to the Society in and well being of the residents of Fridley.
the, spring of 1982. The Humane Society esti- The Cable Television (CATV,) Commission
mates it will receive approximately 13,000 dogs, reviews all cable-related matters, such as sub-
cats, puppies and kittens as well as 1,000 miscel- scriber complaints, programming and cable
laneous animals to the shelter annually. The ordinances and agreements with the City.
shelter will cost approximately $850,000 to com-
plete based on preliminary drawings and plans.
Tax deductible donations and pledges can be
sent to The Greater Anoka County Humane
Society, Box 308, Anoka, MN 55303.
The Humane Society also is seeking members
and volunteers. To join call the membership
chairperson, Fran, at 421-1123. Dues range from
$10.00 per year for an individual to$250.00 for a
lifetime membership. Questions about policies
and plans should be directed to the Public Infor-
mation Committee by calling Georgia at 786-
3042A, Above a member of the Anoka County Communications
workshop helps with a Cable T.V. production at the public
access studios in Fridley. The Cable TV Commission
helped renegotiate the City's cable contract with Storer
SORT RECYCLES FOR Cable Communications.
YOUR PROFIT The Charter Commission has reviewed the
charter and suggested revisions in it to the City
Council since the charter was adopted in 1957.
Fridley's charter specifies the organization of
the City government, taxation and finance, pro-
cesses for initiative, referendum and recall, plus
procedures for all other business related to the
City. Members of the Charter Commissions are
appointed by a Federal District Court Judge
instead of the City Council.
The Civil Service Police Commission is the
most autonomous of the City's commissions. It
is responsible for selecting police officers for
S.O.R.T., your local non-profit recycling cen- hiring and promotion, as well as suspensions, if
ter located at 71st and University (east of Colum- necessary. All Police Commission decisions
bia Arena), is open every Saturday from 10 a.m. must be approved by the City Council.
to 3 p.m. (except days the temperature is below0 All commission meetings are open to the pub-
and holidays). lic so if you have a specific suggestion or recom-
Last year 15 organizations earned a total of mendation, attend a commission meeting and let
almost $2,000 through recycling fund drives. the members and the City Council hear your
Your community service group could work at voice. Check for meeting dates on the Fridley
S.O.R.T. Call Connie Metcalf at 571-3596 or Sue Municipal Calendar. Remember, these commis-
Witt at 780-1372 for scheduling. sions are trying to improve the City for you!
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR SECURING DOG LICENSE BY MAIL
THE FRIDLEY CITY CODE PROVIDES THAT:"No person shall own, keep or harbor any dog over the
age of six (6) months, within the City unless a yearly permit has been secured."A compulsory system
of permit and registration is established whereby the City will issue owner permits and animal tags to
owners of dogs over six months of age upon proof of rabies vaccination within the preceeding two (2)
years. (Sec. 101.5.1). If at time of initial registration a dog is due to be vaccinated within the next six
month period, then a new vaccination is required before a permit is issued. The owner must affix the
tag to the collar or harness of the dog by a permanent metal fastener so that the tag may be seen.
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.
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ANIMAL LICENSE APPLICATION
License period from May 1, 1984 to April 30, 1985
CITY OF FRIDLEY License No.
6431 UNIVERSITY AVE. N.E. (leave blank)
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
Fee: $5.00 - N-N; N-S Vaccination Date: Age: Approx. Weight
$2.50 - N; S
Pet's Name Color: Sex: Breed:
Applicant: Address:
City: Telephone No:
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT
FOR OFFICE USE
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SPRING NEWSLETTER I CITY OF FRIDLEY
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E.
CITY OF FRIDLEY
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
6431 UNIVERSITY AVENUE N.E. TELEPHONE:571-3450
FRIDLEY, MINNESOTA 55432
CITY COUNCIL
Mayor. .................................William J. Nee
Councilmember-at-Large .............. Robert Barnette
Councilmember 1st Ward............ Edward Hamernik
Councilmember 2nd Ward ............Dennis Schneider
Councilmember 3rd Ward ........ Edward J. Fitzpatrick
CITY MANAGER....................... Nasim M. Qureshi POSTAL PATRON POS
Editor .................................... Angela Forrest S
CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY
Administrative Offices --Civic Center ............... 571-3450
Office Hours-$a.m. to 5 p.m. ....... Monday through Friday
Police (24 Hours— Non Emergency) ................ 571-3457
FIRE AND POLICE EMERGENCY . ............... 911
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City Council April 2, 16
Meeting Dates: May 7, 21
June 4, 18