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1987 Fall CITY OF FRIDLEY Fall Newsletter 1987 No. 56 FRIDLEY POLICE FIGHT DRUG ABUSE s experience peer pressure and are put 3rd and 4th Grader into compromising situations. During Learn About Drugs the programs some third and fourth Drug Awareness graders stated that they already have "rr he foremost responsibility of any had the opportunity to try illegal Night Set For 1 society is to nurture and protect chemicals." October 7 its children."—William J. Bennett, Secretary of Education. Taschuk counsels that not all drugs are harmful.Many people need drugs to nationwide survey found that 17% In Fridley, Police Crime Prevention improve their health or to sustain their of all senior high school students Specialists are doing their utmost to lives. Diabetics need insulin,high blood have used cocaine and 16%of all 13 year uphold that concept.The basic premise pressure sufferers need drugs to maintain olds have used marijuana. Similar followed by Pam Taschuk, Prevention a normal life. "We stress that certain figures for Fridley are not known.But if Specialist,is to educate third and fourth drugs are dangerous, but you have to you think about it, are Fridley youth grade school children about drugs before make the decision. Your friends don't that much different from other kids in they have a chance to abuse drugs.Each make it for you." the United States? third and fourth grader in the Fridley The Crime Prevention Specialists If you want to learn more about how elementary school system views a pre- vention program once a year. utilize films, handouts, and informal to prevent chemical use and abuse in discussions to convince the youngsters Fridley, come to the October 7th Drug Chemicals discussed in the programs that drugs are dangerous.The program Awareness Night at the Fridley High include alcohol, cigarettes, marijuana, emphasizes that the drug"high"is only School Auditorium. Don Shelby of and the harder drugs such as cocaine temporary and that the low after drugs Channel 4 News, a recovering chemical and crack. is very depressing. "During our discus- abuser, will give a brief talk before sions, the kids brainstorm and list the moderating a panel discussion. The activities that don't involve chemicals." program, sponsored by Fridley Youth Crisis Council, will begin promptly at "IT IS IN THESE YOUNG Taschuk encourages the children to 7:30,the doors will open at 7:00. Come FORMATIVE YEARS THAT talk with someone they trust about any early and visit displays set up by YOUNG CHILDREN START drug problems,whether the problem be churches, schools, and treatment TO DEVELOP VALUES... " with them, their parents, or a friend. centers. Taschuk reassures the students that (See Drug Awareness page 4) she is always available to help. Taschuk says that people are often e, surprised to hear that drug awareness programs are taught at the elementary ��, it 1 Allison Krehbiel and level. "It is in these young formative �� !I PamTasrimePrridley ears that children start to develo Police Crime sts. For P - tion Specialists. For values, establish circles of friends and more information strive to be accepted by others. Our ,y Iw� ra�� �; contact either program equips them with the skill andspecialist at 371- desire to say no to those difficult 3450 situations." Taschuk says that frequently young people who use and abuse drugs have a low self-esteem."We know that children , PAGE 2 CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL 1987 Fridley Gets A we have so many educational institutions and other organizations that deal with Second Sister City the Lutheran church. I began to think "Wouldn't it be neat if we had a sister by Marietta Olson city relationship, a kind of official relationship and a structure for exchange `? T en degrees north of Cairns,Australia, back and forth? I talked to Jim Black, m j and ten degrees south of the the President of the Fridley Rotary equator lies the green, mountainous Club, and Mayor Nee, about this idea. island of Papua New Guinea. On the And through that whole process it has north shore sits Lae, the second largest come to be a fact." 9 city in Papua New Guinea and Fridley's new sister city. Channel 13 to The mastermind behind making Offer Five Study Fridley, Minnesota and Lae, Papua Courses New Guinea sister cities is Pastor Gene Hermeier. Lae Papua New Guinea is pronounced; (lay papa new gine). ridley's municipal cable Channel 13 will begin showing five 10-week Free Locks Are Still "This all began during a conversation independent study courses and with a few friends who were visiting "Minnesota Issues," the University of Available! from the Lutheran Church of Papua Minnesota's public affairs program,the New Guinea," explained Pastor Week of Oct. 5. Fabledead bolt locks are still avail- , able to Fridley residents who own Hermeier during the presentation of their own homes and qualify as low or Lae's acceptance on July 31st. "Two The classes will be shown Wednesday moderate income. years ago a team of twenty of us, from evenings,as well as daytime hours.They the metro area, . . . went to Papua New may be taken for university credit by Guinea." The were teaching a contacting the Department of Indepen- To apply for the free locks, persons y g dent Stud at 624-0000. must fill out an application and receive a "Cursillo", a short course on Christian y home security survey. living,to people in Papua New Guinea. 6:30—ANALYSIS I(5 credits) "We were privileged to have about eighty eo le pastors and key la leaders o Analytical geometry and calculus of For more information and an appli- p p � p y y ' g cation, call the Fridley Police Depart- through these retreats. . . So I was back functions of one variable. Infinite series ment at 571-3457, ext. 173. there this time simply as a follow up." and sequences. In the two years since the Cursillo, 7:00—THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE Pastor Hermeier has had two people (4 credits) from Papua New Guinea as guests for a An introduction to the English language, week. "The people are coming from including historical changes, syntax, Papua New Guinea to this area because phonetics,semantics,pragmatics,British and American dialects. Fourmies, France 7:30—MULTIDISCIPLINARY PERSPECTIVES ON AGING (4 credits) Introduction to aging and the aging Zprocess. Topics include biological, ��� ON- social, psychological aspects of aging; 030 theories of aging,long-term care,public policy and legislation. : �� $g� ��t 3 E 8:00—EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED New Guinea s� � � ' g � tg 'y AND TALENTED(3 credits) Origin and development of terms such § n ������ as giftedness, creativity, genius, talent R � t and intelligence;implications for educa- S tional practice. 8:30—TOWARDS AN UNDER STANDING OF CHILD SEXUAL $ ABUSE(4 credits) A historical understanding of child Fridley's two sister cities are on the opposite side of the world,but are connected by sexual abuse, including definitions, friendship.For more information about Lae Papua New Guinea watch Fridley Forum on dynamics, effects on the victim, how September 16,9:30 A.M., 17 at 8:30 P.M.,23 at 4:30 P.M.on Municipal Channel 13. society intervenes and prevents. FALL 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 3 Mediation Services For Anoka County Police Will Card You Once upon a time, there were two families harassing each other.The or the fifth consecutive year the kids called each other names,fought,and F Fridley Police Department is parti- spent agood deal of their time thinking cipating in the Minnesota Viking Crime of dirty tricks to play on each other.The T. Prevention Card Program.For 14 weeks parents yelled at each other,taunted the �''`'' ;_+, �� •• beginning Sunday,August 23rd through kids with obscene gestures, and drove i► 4 '� �'�� •moi+, November 22nd, a different card is recklessly when they were near the other t `.� • �` available to any youngster who asks for family. The police were called, but no- ,•�.= '"v•s `� one from a Police Officer. thing was solved. � a f I ` The program is designed to develop Is this a fabrication,or the beginning I rapport between young people and law of a cheap murder mystery?No.This is af, enforcement officers while distributing typical case that Mediation Services for I T crime prevention information. Anoka County helped resolve. Each card has a four color picture of a Mediation services for Anoka County --••••• Viking on the front, and biographical is a non-profit organization that began "' " ~''�,, � a _ information about the player, plus a in March of 1987. It is a free service '"'"' „ti w,� , crime prevention tip on the back. The available to anyone who lives or works first tip has been used to caution kids in Anoka County. Mediation Services about when to ask for cards. The tip will mediate civil disputes between neigh- says, "You can get Viking cards only bors, businesses and consumers, land- from Police Officers. There will be lots lords and tenants, employees and of chances to get your cards,so don't ask employers, or citizens and agencies. conduct the mediation sessions,so there the Officers when they are busy, or run Mediation Services, however, cannot is no cost to the participants. into any street to ask." The cards are handle criminal cases,divorces,custody, also available to children of all ages at or cases involving any type of abuse. Mediation Services for Anoka County the Fridley Police Department. is funded by the cities in Anoka County The case of the nasty neighbors was and by donations. Ann Wallerstedt, solved by getting both families together Executive Director, states that, "The in a neutral location; the kids in one funding from cities only covers a portion room, the adults in another. After a of our costs.We count on contributions �$ short time, both had agreed upon how from companies, organizations, and to solve the dispute. They wrote their individuals to help meet our budget ideas in their own words and then each demands.At the present time,funding is signed the document.The ironic twist to critical and there is still a need for the settlement was that the kids' and donations." parents'agreement mirrored each other, even though they were resolved Major contributions were received separately. from two organizations in Fridley. Wallerstedt said, "The contributions During the discussion,one of the kids from FMC Northern Ordnance Divi- said, "I just want them to leave me sion, and the Fridley Lions Club were alone. I don't want the parents to hate very important to us. They covered A very recent situation involved two me." Another child said, "It's going to some of our initial expenses and helped neighbors who just didn't get along. It be fun playing with each other again." to establish us as a bona fide organiza- all started long ago, over what, no one tion in Anoka County." could remember. A tree overhangs the That short session in the beginning of other neighbor's property, so there is a the summer ended with the adults apolo- Many cases involve barking dogs or problem with leaves in the fall. Snow is gizing to the kids for acting so childish, other recalcitrant animals.One barking piled in each other's driveway in the and the kids apologizing for being so dog kept waking a neighbor, who slept winter.Weeds and grass are clipped too disrespectful. As of this fall, neither during the day because he worked at close to the other's fence. This is a Mediation Services nor the police have night. Things got kind of ugly until typical case. It hasn't,however,come to had to be called back. Mediation Services was called.It turned mediation yet. Check the winter news- out that the dog owner didn't know his letter for results. A typical mediation session lasts only dog barked during the day. Part of the an hour to an hour and a half. It is mediation agreement included the Call Ann Wallerstedt at 755-5300 if conducted at the convenience of both worker putting the dog in the garage you want to be a volunteer, or want a parties, at a neutral location, in the when he slept and letting it out when he problem mediated, or if you or your morning, afternoon, evening, or on woke up.Many of the solutions are easy organization want to make a tax deduct- Saturday. Highly trained volunteers once the two parties sit down and talk. able donation. PAGE 4 CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL 1987 Drug Awareness from page 1 Home Weatherization Allison Krehbiel, a Fridley Police t is that time of year again. Time to Crime Prevention Specialist and repre- prepare your house for the upcoming sentative on the Youth Crisis Council cold of winter. Sealing the cold out is says that the program will cover five easier during the balmy fall months, main points: rather than putting it off till winter is raging. —Why do teenagers drink or use drugs? —When does use become abuse? There are many cracks and gaps Signs of abuse. around your doors and windows.These r air leaks allow the warm air to escape —How chemical use affects the family. P and cold drafts to blow through our —What can we do?The community,the g your the student. house. Experts estimate that if all the small cracks were added together the u,.. The program is tailored to students 12 resulting hole would equal two feet by to 18 years old and their parents. Of two feet. course, anyone else is more than wel- come. The panel for the discussion will Minnegasco, the folks that supply , •%. ,, feature Shelby, two teenage students, a Your natural gas,have a wonderful free O _ booklet entitled More Comfort Less �,.. police officer, a school counselor, and Energy that provides hundreds of ideas two drug abuse experts. for sealing out the weather. Krehbiel also conducts a drug aware- '''r' •,,r,,, ness program in the Fridley School Here are a few of the many hints _ System for seventh and eighth graders. mentioned in the booklet: She uses pantomime to entertain and * Windows with small cracks can be inform students about the problems repaired with freezer tape or clear nail associated with chemical use. polish. • How to weatherstrip double hung windows. "IT IS VERY IMPORTANT TO • What types of caulk work best for TALK ABOUT YOUR PROB- windows and door frames. LEMS AND STRESSES WITH • Use rope caulk or buy permanent SOMEONE YOU TRUST." pulley seals to eliminate drafts in — double hung windows. /� • Use duct tape to seal leaks in heating Assessor's Corner Krehbiel teaches in her programs the ducts. by Leon Madsen importance of maintaining high self- • Caulk cracks where the baseboard j esteem."Everyone is special in their own meets the floor for outside walls. omeowners planning an extend- right and drugs aren't needed to enhance ed vacation encompassing any part it. Drugs take away, they don't add to Call 372-4670 between 8:00 a.m. and of December through January 30 should your personality."Krehbiel stresses that 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday to verify(their homestead status before it is ok to be different. "I tell kids, request a booklet or ask a question leaving. Come to the Fridley Assessor's individuality is fine. You don't have to about energy use. office or call 571-3450 to avoid needless wear Guess Jeans, take drugs, or drink delays and headaches. to be accepted." Krehbiel emphasizes that chemical use of any kind affects your life and your 149 home sales were recorded from families' lives. "It is very important to January 1, 1987 to August 1, 1987, talk about your problems and stresses Analysis of those sales indicate the with someone you trust,and not to turn following averages. to drugs as an escape." Average price For more information about drug Year built use, abuse, and chemical avoidance Style Ratti tiler come to the October 7 Drug Awareness Squire fit v 087 Night at 7:30 p.m. in the Fridley High LoVA: e School Auditorium, 6000 West Moore Garage size' ° ' Lake Drive. 1 FALL 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 5 Volksmarch SPR I N G BROO Kave you ever put on your walking A Volksmarch is a leisurely walk Hshoes and hiked through Fridley through a scenic or historic area over a NATUREto see what was happening? On pre-marked route. The walk is a non- September 26 and 27 there is going to be competitive event which participants CENTER a Volksmarch sponsored by the can walk,jog, or run at their own pace. Springbrook Nature Center Volkssport All registered Volksmarchers who com- O F F E R S FALL Club as part of the Beauty of the Beasts plete the course will receive a handsome, Festival.Starting times on both days are butterfly shaped, cloisonne medallion. 8:00 to 1:30, rain or shine. The medallion is a three colored PROGRAMS enameled metal piece with a gold back- ground for those who complete the 20 1 "y'3z°r85`hA km route and a silver background for Springbrook Start Here those who finish the 10 km course. Nature Center The route starts at Springbrook 831d Ave. Nature Center and takes participants N through 10 of Fridley's beautiful parks. Water will be available at all check- Halloween w-- -E points. Signs will be erected along the hosts and goblins will again be s route on Friday and removed by Sunday Gprowling the woods of Spring- evening. brook Nature Center this Halloween. Preregistered marcher's cost is$4.00. Special activities for the whole family A$5.00 fee is charged on the day of the will be taking place inside the haunted N event.The registration fee also includes recesses of the center and outside in the enchanted forest. 9 0. entry into the Festival. 9a Oev Programs will start at 6:00,7:30, and 9:00 p.m.with a special program featur- ing television's Count Dracula at 10:30 73rd Ave. p.m. Dress appropriately, the program will be held rain or shine. All children 71st Way must be chaperoned for this free event. oKMa°°`e tOKM Route 2 Before you leave, if you dare, take a trip down Trick-or-Treat Alley where R'oe Creek gouls, ghosts, and fuzzy creatures will Terra°e pass out treats. Rice Wal Greek Volksmarch eauty of the Mississippi St. m Route - Beasts Festival Celebrate the beginning of Autumn at Springbrook = Nature Center. Stroll through beautiful parks, or attend live _ — animal presentations, bird band- ing,live theatre or one of the other 69th Ave. numerous activities at Spring- 11 pring- 4,r .1+/';y b rook Nature Center. Beauty of - J the Beasts Festival will be held on Moore Lake September 26 and 27 from 10:00 894 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., rain or shine. Wear or bring any bear on For more information about all Saturday,or a bird of prey such as activities at Springbrook Nature Center a falcon, owl or hawk on Sunday consult your City of Fridley Fall and receive a free drink of pop. Recreation Department guide or call Admission is only$1.00. 784-3854 for more details. PAGE 6 CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL 1987 CITY CALENDAR - FALL 1987 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 Curb Recycle 5 A ealsNorth Area 1 Commission Mississippi St. 6 7 8 9 10 11 Curb Recycle 12 Labor Day HRA Area 2 HSouth of Holiday Mississippi St. 13 14 City Council 15 16 17 Human 18 Curb Recycle 19 Parks&Rec Environmental Planning Resources& Area I reation Com. Quality Commission Cable TV North of Commission Mississippi St. 20 21 22 23 24 25 Curb Recycle 26 Appeals Comm. Area 2 Energy Comm. South of Mississippi St. 27 28 29 30 City Council Planning Charter Comm. Commission SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 Curb Recycle 3 Human Area 1 Resources North of Commission Mississippi St. 4 5 6 7 8 9 Curb Recycle 10 City Council Area 2 Parks&Rec Planning HRA South of reation Com. Commission Mississippi St. 11 12 13 14 15 16 Curb Recycle 17 Holiday Appeals Cable TV Area I Commission Commission North of Mississippi St. 18 19 20 21 22 23 Curb Recycle 24 City Council Environmental Planning Area 2 South of - Quality Comm. Commission Mississippi St. 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Charter Appeals Comm. Halloween Commission Energy Comm. SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 2 3 4 5 Human 6 Curb Recycle 7 Parks& Election Resources Area l Recreation Comm. Commission North of Mississippi St. 8 9 10 11 12 13 Curb Recycle 14 City Council Holiday HRA Area 2 South of Mississippi St. 15 16 17 18 19 20 Curb Recycle 21 Appeals Com. Planning Cable TV Area 1 Env.Quality g North of Commission Commission Commission Mississippi St: 4-4 22 23 24 25 16, 27 28 Curb Recycle e Area 2 City Council Energy `1`hanksgiv �Holiday, South of CommissionHoliday Mississippi St. 29 30 City Council Conference Charter Com. Curbside recycling pickup dates are highlighted in gold. The HRA and the Cable TV Commission meet at 7 p.m. The City Council and other commissions meet at 7:30 p.m. FALL 1987 CITY OF FRIDLEY PAGE 7 610 Bridge To Open Soon Photo Contest midst much hoopla and celebra- he Chamber of Commerce and the T tion, the long awaited opening of 1 Fridley Jaycees are sponsoring a the I-610 Bridge will occur on Saturday, photography contest for a 1988 Fridley October 10. Festivities will begin at calendar.Thirteen photos will be select- 12:15 and include a bike race, ribbon ed with a cash prize of $100 being tying, balloon release, picnic (free hot awarded to each winner. Anyone may dog and pop with coupon from the submit color prints of a Fridley scene. shopper newspaper), and much more. Call 571-9781 for details.The deadline is Briefly. The bridge will be dedicated "The October 30th. ' ' Richard Braun Bridge"in honor of the From the City Council former Minnesota Department of Transportation Commissioner. FILTRATION PLANT TO BE Bart Connors, Olympic gold medal UPGRADED gymnastic champion,will give a demon- October Hydrant On May 4, 1987, the City Council stration at Northtown Shopping Center y authorized renovation of the Commons at 3:00, in conjunction with the bridge Flushing Park Filtration Plant. State-of-the-art opening. technology will be used to remove iron he City of Fridley will flush hy- and manganese from city water and 1 T drants during the month of October. dispose of waste materials in a manner which exceeds current requirements for Flushing is required to remove iron environmental safety. and manganese deposits primarily plus a few other minerals that build up in the FUNDING FOR HUMAN SERVICES _ lines. The serviceability of the fire ORGANIZATIONS hydrants is also checked. On July 6,the City Council allocated Flushing may create a disturbance in $32,954 from Federal Community Development Block Grant funds to ten the water mains which results in water Human Service Organizations: discoloration. The water is safe for Alexandra House, Anoka County drinking,though there is the possibility Community Action Programs (Senior 4 clothes may be stained during washing. Outreach Worker), Association of Retarded Citizens, Central Center for Anyone who experiences water dis- Family Resources, Church of St. coloration that lasts longer than a day William(food shelf),Family Life Mental should call the Public Works Depart- ment Center, Fridley Senior Center, business hours. at 571-3450 extension 157,during North Suburban Center for the Arts, busi North Suburban Counseling Center,and Candidates No flushing will be done on the week- Southern Anoka Community ends or Mondays. Assistance. To Speak HELP FOR HISTORICALxercise your constitutional rights SOCIETY E and get to know potential 1988 presidential candidates. Two hopefuls The Council approved start-up will be in Fridley, speaking before the funding for the Fridley Historical Anoka County Chamber of Commerce. Society which will help renovate the Jack Kemp will talk about "The Hayes School Annex and build a parking American Renaissance," which will Vote lot. include his views about economics and taxation. His speech will be at the v ote in the November 3rd general Skywood Innat 12:00, Friday, • election for Councilmember in , PEDDLERS ORDINANCE Ward 1 and Ward 3. Call 371-3450 for AMENDED September 25. Cost is$20.00. polling locations. On July 20 the City Council amended the Peddlers Ordinance to restrict solicita- Bob Dole and others will be speaking Ward 1 tions to the hours between 8:00 a.m.and in late October. Call 755-1130 for Steven E. Billings 9:00 m. and to establish certain reservations. P• Robert L. Barnette grounds for denying a license. Ward 3 Edward J. Fitzpatrick Jack McCarty PAGE 8 CITY OF FRIDLEY FALL 1987 The new contract will likely be for 15 years. City officials need input from citizens to determine what programming and services are desired. If you are a parent and want cable to be available in schools,for educational purposes during the next 15 years, if being able to interconnect with an adjoining cable system is important,if you desire differ- ent programming, if you want new or better service,or if service is satisfactory, LET YOUR VIEWS BE KNOWN. &-res 12Either make written comments and suggestions to the City, or call Clyde Moravetz, Cable Coordinator at 571- 3450 before September 30. Cable TV Plans For Discover Fridley The Future ave you ever wondered what H products and services are available he Cable Franchise agreement to you from clubs, organizations, and Tbetween the City of Fridley and businesses located in Fridley, or what Nortel Cable Association expires this city government programs could benefit Life of a firefighter isn't always putting out December.Consequently,the Cable TV you? fires or rescuing people from burning buildings. Howard Simonson, Gary Commission is in the throes of tough The fifthDennis negotiations to get the best possible annual Discover FridleyLarson, only) a cuttem (arm ff TradeFair,held at Northtown Shopping Krista features for cable subscribers. Center,on October 31 and November 1, Ensley'sfinger.She poked her index finger should answer many of those questions. in the hole when her little brother was Cable TV first arrived in Fridley in being put in his carseat.After forty minutes 1972 with the signing of a 10 year the finger was extracted without a scratch. contract. In 1982, the franchise was Entertainment, including choirs, The same, however,can't be said for the extended for 5 years. In 1986, Nortel bands,a cooking demonstration,a belly seatbelt. acquired the system and the contract. dancing demonstration, the Northeast Currently,approximately 40%of Fridley Orchestra, and more will abound. For households or 4,200 units subscribe. more information, call 571-9781. The agreement with Fridley provides that five percent of gross operating revenue goes to the city for Channel 12 For the 19th year in a row the Fridley Jaycees are selling Christmas wreaths.They public access, municipal Channel 13, cost only$8.00,with all proceeds benefiting Fridley residents.Call 571-9579 before and cable regulation. Oct. 30th to reserve a wreath. Fall 1987 Newsletter CITY OF FRIDLEY CITY' OF FRIDLEY 6431 University Ave. N.E. CAR-RT-SORT Fridley, MN 55432 BULK RATE U.S.POSTAGE 6431 University Avenue, N.E. Telephone: 571-3450 PAID Fridley,Minnesota 55432 Minneapolis,MN Permit No.2886 Mayor................................William J.Nee Councilmember-at-large.. .Nancy Jorgenson Councilmember Ist Ward .............Brian Goodspeed Councilmember 2nd Ward............ Dennis Schneider Councilmember 3rd Ward ,Edward J.Fitzpatrick City Manager'.. .Nasim.M.Qureshi Editor Jim Froehle P OSTA L PAT P O N'' CITY OF FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY Administrative Offices/Civic Center 571-3450 Office;Hours:8 a.m.to 5 p.m.,Mon.-Fri. Hotline(activities&after hours) ..... 571-9397 Police(24 Hours-NonEmergency) 571-3457 FIRE AND POLICE'EMERGENCY'.......'.,......911