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2000 Spring City of Fridley '* t Y co u ni Update Spring 2000 No. 104 Remembering Two Prominent Community Leaders Bill Nee Leaves Wonderful Legacy Robert Hughes for Fridley was Dedicated by William W. Burns ' to Serving Steven Covey, author of"The Fridley Seven Habits of Highly Effective People", suggests that by William A. Champa we all plan our lives by think- �, Former Fridley Mayor and ing with the end in mind. Very E, longtime Fire Chief Robert few who seriously adopted Mr. Hughes passed away on Covey's strategy of planning January 30, 2000. Hughes your own epitaph could hope for served as Fridley's Fire Chief a more appreciative, heartfelt William Nee from 1959 to 1978, beginning outpouring of appreciation than 1924-2000 as a Volunteer Chief, and then was present at the funeral ser- as the first full time,career Chief vice for former Fridley Mayor Bill completed during Bill's last year in January 1965. Hughes Nee on Monday, January 31, as Mayor. While Bill Nee left retired from the City in 1978. 2000. His funeral service, like office before the Medtronic his appreciation dinner in 1996, project was started,he will be was an occasion for celebrating remembered for his vision that ®� e led the Cit to acquire the "old a wonderful life and legacy. y Many people remember Bill, theater site" and for his insis- first and foremost,for his strong tence in staying the course: energetic leadership that was toward development of the site exemplified by his response as as a corporate office center. Mayor to the 1965 tornado. Bill Bill's legacy also includes is also remembered for his work many Fridley parks that were in establishing the Fridley started through his efforts. He Housing and Redevelopment was instrumental in the acqui- Authority and his role in rede- sition of Locke Park and Islands veloping Fridley's City Center of Peace Park. He is regarded through projects such as the as a founding father of the m s Target Operations Center Springbrook Nature Center. He Robert Hughes complex and Christenson also actively worked for the 1917 -2000 Crossing, the 118 unit town development of Community home project that was (See "Nee"on page 10) (See "Hughes"on page 10) i 1 1 Home • • North Metro Home & Garden Fair is March 18th T More Than 70 Specialists Available to Answer Your Questions r ome join your neighbors for the 2nd annual North Metro Home and Garden Fair on Saturday, March 18, 2000,from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the from the City will be on hand to Mounds View Community answer your questions about ; Center. building codes and other issues Directions The event features more than that may affect your project. The Mounds View Community 70 contractors who specialize in Ask about the REMODELING Center is located at 5394 ! such areas as general home GUIDE: RAMBLER EDITION. Edgewood Drive in Mounds remodeling, landscaping, gar- IT'S FREE TO FRIDLEY View. dening, and much more! This RESIDENTS! is the place to be if you've You can also talk with the t been thinking about making City's Remodeling Advisor and Yt improvments to your home, but loan program staff to learn 1 dont know where to start. about other services and pro This is an excellent opportu- grams that are available to ',� ,;Bmmn Or � nity to meet with the experts Fridley residents. The best part f % MmnId5 VWW in o and get your questions is that the event is free and open = V answered. Whether you need to the public and it is less than ' to replace a roof, upgrade the 10 minutes away! mw plumbing and wiring,or give the The 2000 North Metro Home m Oconned,° 4 kitchen a facelift, you will find and Garden Fair is co-spon- R6 t the right people to help you sored by the cities of Fridley, !°` f� r learn more. Blaine, Mounds View, and New , In addition, representatives Brighton and Priority Mortgage. NEED REMODELING ADVICE? NEED A BUILDING PERMIT? NEED HOME IMPROVEMENT Contact the Fridley HRA Remod- FINANCING? eling Advisor for information on: Contact the Fridley Inspections • How to select a contractor Department. Call the Fridley Home Improvement Hotline 24 hours a day. • What are the best products to . Building code questions use • How to plan and design a • Contractor license information • Low-interest loans project • Permit information • Deferred payment grants • Free consultation • Energy loans Call 572-3515 Call 572-3604 Call 335-2651 2 City of Fridley Recycling News Electronics Now Accepted Recycling Drop-Off BFI Sponsors March Food Drive Days Resume Fridley Residents Asked to Help April 8th Stock Local Food Shelves Did you know that 50,000 Food Shelf. The donations will children in Minnesota go to support the 280 families we oSo school hungry each day? BFI, assist each month," said 4011 Fridley's recycling contractor, is Marilyn Peters, Coordinator for �f helping Minnesota Food Share SACA's Food Shelf. "BFI's address the issue of hunger by efforts will impact many lives in ® m® providing Fridley residents with this community, and we look Last fall's electronic recycling a unique opportunity to donate forward to partnering with BFI drop-off day was such a suc- food to our local food shelf in the future." Peters stated that cess that arrangements have there is a significant need for been made to accept these items It's East/ canned soups, fruits, veg- each recycling drop-off day. Elec- During the week of March 20- etables, meat,tuna, and peanut tronic items include: televisions, 23, BFI will collect canned food butter. Residents are encour- computer components, stereo as part of their recycling collec- aged to donate those items. components,VCR's,radios,elec- tion services. Residents are tronic games, telephones, asked to leave canned goods in Mane/ Benefits facsimile equipment,typewriters, a plastic grocery bag next to The timing of BFI's March food and calculators. There will be a their recycling bin. Residents collection will enable SACH to fee charged for electronic items should leave the bags out on the benefit from an additional cash based upon weight and quantity. same day they have their recy- match from Minnesota Food For details, call the Fridley cling picked up from BFI. BFI Share. The cash match allows Recycling Hotline at 572-3607 drivers will be using a separate SACA to purchase fresh pro- or visit the City's web site at: truck to collect all the canned duce,meat and bakery goods for www.ci.fridley.mn.us/serv/ goods while driving through pennies on the dollar. monthlydrop.html. neighborhoods. BFI will deliver Since SACA distributes an Recycling Drop-off days are all the collected food to the average of 18,000- 19,000 designed to give residents an op- Southern Anoka Community pounds of food each month, portunity to recycle items that are Assistance (SACA) Food Shelf. they always need help replen- not collected weekly in the "This project allows us to join ishing their food supply. Fridley curbside recycling program. our customers in contributing residents who would rather Items collected besides electron- a little extra to those who need make a cash donation than ics will include: appliances(for a our help," said Dave Wiggins, leave canned food at the curb fee), scrap metal, fluorescent General Manager of BFI's Blaine can also mail a check to SACA lamps, clothing and household District Office. at 627-381h Ave. NE, Columbia goods, and useable furniture. "We are grateful that BFI has Heights, MN 55421. Specify on The first Recycling Drop-off chosen to join forces with local your check that your donation Day in 2000 will be held on initiatives to support the SACA is for the "Fridley Food Drive". Saturday, April 8. Drop-off days will be held on the second Satur- Canned goods day of the month from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.,April through November,at food collection the old recycling center location behind Columbia Arena at 350- is March 20 - 23 71St Avenue Northeast. City of Fridley 3 commu Construction Outlook is Lighter Than Last Year While there are no new State or County road construction J projects in Fridley this year, the City d of Fridley will continue its efforts to upgrade local streets. Its year 2000 City of Fridley ; project proposes to upgrade 71St m Year 2000 j Avenue, the 73rd Avenue Service Street Reconstruction Drive, 74th Avenue, the University Avenue Service Drive north of 73rd M W 74TH AVE NE Avenue, Symphony Street, and Symphony Court. This project o involves adding concrete curb and z gutter and resurfacing the streets. Any problem areas in the storm /� y 73RD AVE NE SERVICED sewer, sanitary sewer, and water systems will also be corrected. Sealcoating of the streets in the south central portion of the City will be done sometime in August and should only present minor incon- veniences over a period of one to two weeks (see "Street Sealcoat" W1111AVENE map). �E Several additional projects will have LLLJJJ±1 61STAVE"E �' little or no impact on traffic through- Q J L SEE EE City of Fridley out the City. The annual sewer lining project will include repairs to a 48" Year 2000 ]� Street Sealcoat storm sewer line on Central Avenue, l J m and sanitary sewer lines on 661t'Street/Channel Road and on Hickory Circle. Wells 3 and 4 in Commons Park will HATHAWAY LN undergo upgrades that may include new pumps, well shafts and casings. � P P g �NOE DR � The aerator in Moore Lake will be replaced this year, thanks to a grant ' from the Minnesota Department of _ cis LN N Natural Resources.The new aerator will TTEJ+, replace a unit that is no longer in 1ElEJ� G��7 f production and which has lasted well J V 1 �I m beyond its expected life cycle. 53RD AVE NE _ Plans for these projects are available 52NOAVE Z for review at the City of Fridley's Ir Engineering Department. 4 City of Fridley Community New Police Officers Take Oath 0 n January 181'', four new officers donned the blue , uniform of the Fridley Police �§s1 ( � app� Department for the first time.These r Public Safety officers were hired to replace two27,VN Director Dave retiring and one departing officer, E � �,iSallman (left) while the fourth appointment was „� ,.�� congratulates Police the result of federal grant money ` �� Officer Jennifer that will allow for another school �9 Fetrow. Officer resources officer. New officers �� , s �� Fetrow was one of p four new officers include Barry Pankonin, Andy AMNEW sworn in at a Knutson, Jennifer Fetrow, and ceremony in Andrew Johnson. Both Fetrow January. and Johnson have previous Fridley experience - Fetrow as a Fridley Explorer and Johnson as a Community Service Officer. Community briefs... Minnesota 's March Madness Fridley `49er Days will be held ` June 13 - 18. Crafters are needed for the crafting fair on June 17th. Call 572-3614 for : "� an entry application and further information. The U.S. Census Bureau is preparing for April 1, Census Day 2000. Packets with Census �i Forms will be mailed to all households in March. Be tla counted! Fill out your form and mail it back to the Census Bureau.The Bureau also needs2PM to hire thousands of workers e m in Anoka County - census m .. takers, crew leaders and office pring will soon be in the air but we're not out of the clerks. For more information, Swinter-woods yet! March in Minnesota is notorious for call 494-4941. snowstorms. That means snowplows could be out around the City, plowing our streets. Fridley residents recycled more Remember that through May 1st, parking is not in 1999 than ever before. In fact, allowed on City streets, roads and highways from 2:00 materials collected surpassed a.m. until 6:00 a.m. (nor is parking allowed on streets projections by 24 percent! A during any snow plowing activity). This new ordinance detailed recycling report is avail- went into effect last summer and applies whether there is able on the City's web site at: snow or not. While this new law has caused parking www.ci.fridley.mn.us/serv/ inconveniences for some residents, it has helped expedite otherrecycling.html City snow removal efforts while improving safety. City of Fridley 5 Our City's Future Fridley Plans for its Future The Comprehensive Plan is responsible for guiding growth in dictated by the marketplace. nearing completion. What is the metropolitan area,will review Maintaining both the existing a Comprehensive Plan? As its the plan and compare it to its residential areas and the name implies,the Plan describes regional plan called the Regional existing industrial base will in a"comprehensive"manner all Blueprint. be paramount in the face the aspects which make up a City The City is at a unique point of changing demographic (land uses, the housing stock, in its history. The Plan identifies trends, increasing traffic and the roadway system are some the following issues that will congestion, and pressures examples). The Plan discusses affect the City's future: to build in outer suburban how these elements compare The Medtronic World areas. against future trends and pro- Headquarters development, jected needs. Finally, the Plan because of its prestige and Hthese ow does the City respond to sets out a variety of goals, poli- employment base, will create issues and at the same cies, and strategies that not only the opportunity to attract new time achieve the desired charac- suggest how the City should commercial, residential, and teristics of the future Fridley? respond to the future trends and industrial development. Here are some of the ideas that needs, but also recommends The potential of commuter rail the Plan is suggesting, either ways to accomplish certain goals service on the existing for further study or for future or desires of the City. The Plan Burlington Northern Santa Fe consideration: becomes "a list of things to do" railroad tracks and a poten- Increasing traffic congestion for the future and a guidebook tial station stop will bring on the three major highways for the City when making deci- another opportunity for in Fridley (East River Road, sions. Fridley residents and University Avenue, and TH The Vision meetings con- employees. 65) necessitates the need to ducted in 1998 laid the ground- Any new growth that will encourage and implement work for the Plan by identifying occur in the City will more transit alternatives the types of characteristics the primarily be a result of how including increased bus City should possess in the future proactive the City will be service, passenger rail, (see box inset). A "vision state- in encouraging and promot- carpooling, and more oppor- ment and guiding principles" ing redevelopment, either tunities for pedestrians and were developed as a result of the trough the HRA or through bikes. Supporting the meetings(see box inset).The Plan private development as commuter rail project is has been written to identify ways to accomplish those characteris- Vision Statement tics. The Planning Commission held the first public hearing on Fridley will be a diverse, well-balanced community that is known for the plan on December 15, 1999. its retention ofsmall town qualities within the larger Twin Cities Met- r While the Plan is still being ropolitan Area. It will derive its unique sense of communityfrom the written and refined,a preliminary elements that define its heritage—the people, neighborhoods, schools, draft was sent to the Metropoli- employers, parks and natural environment. Fridley will be widely tan Council on December 31, recognized for its friendly atmosphere, convenient location and high 1999, to meet a legislative dead- quality living environment for residents and businesses. Fridley's line. The final version of the Plan sense of community will be further enhanced by an aggressive hous- will be submitted this spring ing program, a creative transportation system that provides elements after another public hearing on of linkage between neighborhoods, and sensible land use planning April 5, 2000. that creates a distinctive image while accommodating residential and The Metropolitan Council, the regional planning agency that is commercial industrial needs. 6 City of Fridley Our City's Future suggested and new bikeway/ Desired sidewalk connections are proposed. Improved Community Image A specialized study is recom- mended to analyze the range Variety of Housing Choices of opportunities for developWell Maintained Housing - ment that would not only Stable complement the Medtronic Improved Transportation Headquarters, but would Improved Commercial Areas provide much needed Well Maintained Parks and Open Spaces commercial services or Opportunities River" housing for the City. Safe Neighborhoods Redevelopment projects in Expanded Cultural Opportunities key locations in the City canNew Technology and Services upgrade the community's HighQuality image while providing new QualityHigh development that meets the Diversity Recognized and Celebrated City's needs (both residential and commercial/industrial). Redeveloping the "Gateway recommended to maintain the Plan is tentatively scheduled for East" area at 57th Avenue stability of existing neighbor- April 5, before the Planning and University Avenue for hoods. In addition, the Plan Commission. Call the Commu- owner occupied residential recommends finding areas for nity Development Department to townhomes is an example. new residential developments confirm the date and time of the Redeveloping the salvage yard that satisfy unmet housing hearing. A copy of the draft Plan area near 73rd Avenue for needs. The demand for both is also available for review at the new industrial development "move up housing" (housing Municipal Center offices and at is another example. which is valued at greater the Anoka County Library on Maintaining an aggressive than $150,000) and afford- Mississippi Street. If you have rehabilitation program for able housing is predicted to further questions, call the existing housing, both single increase in the future. Community Development staff at family and apartments, is The next public hearing on the 572-3592. POPULATION,HOUSEHOLD,AND EMPLOYMENT FORECASTS FOR FRIDLEY COMPARED TO ANOKA COUNTY AND METRO AREA The Metropolitan Council is predicting 1990 2000 2010 2020 a small amount of Fridley population growth Population 28,335 29,000 29,000 29,500 Households 10,909 11,250 11,'500 11,700 for the immediate Employment 23,821 25,000 30,000 32,000 future for Fridley and Anoka County stabilizing by 2020. Population 243,688 295,910 322,880 350,410 Employment growth Households 82,437 103,600 119,720 135,740 however is projected Employment 81,132 101,170 118,870 126,620 Metro Area to increase signifi- Population 2,288,729 2,608,990 2,838,730 3,091,390 cantly, based on the Households 875,504 1,011,050 1,138,120 1,269,320 good economy and Employment 1,273,000 1,527,070 1,709,920 1,808,670 the new Medtronic campus. Source: Metropolitan Council Data Center City of Fridley 7 Community Involvement Springbrook Honors its Many Volunteers i Springbrook Nature CenterMn;,� hosted its annual Volunteer � Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, February 12, 2000, to honor the 425 people who, in 1999, contributed over 9,000 hours of their time as volunteers " oN�0,BE 1 at Springbrook. Springbrook's most impor- 984 Awe. f� kf„ tant functions would not be pos- sible without the contributions " �a of its dedicated volunteers.They w " maintain the Nature Center'se trails, exhibits, live animals, ; website, and store. They also , coordinate the bird-banding program,help with wildlife man- agement, conduct research, ande teach classes. Special events e such as Pumpkin Night in the e dP Park and Spring Fling require Volunteer Family of the Year- Fran, Clara, and Ryan Courteau the efforts of hundreds of vol- Volunteer of the Year-Katy Campbell unteers. Additionally, they are Volunteer Rising Star of the Year-Ken Brennen involved in future planning and policy consideration through the Springbrook Nature Center Foundation and its committees. r Springbrook's volunteers are These Volunteers were Recognized teenagers and grandparents, for their 1999 Contributions f citizens and neighbors, boy and to Springbrook Nature Center girl scouts, college students, court-appointed community Katy Campbell - Volunteer of the Year i service crews, business Fran, Clara & Ryan Courteau - Volunteer Family of the Year employee crews, and develop- Ken Brennen - Volunteer Rising Star i mentally disabled home Nancy Hinkley - 2000 Hour Award groups. Whether they come to Emily Johnson - 1000 Hour Award ) Springbrook as individuals or Ahren Morrison -1000 Hour Award in groups, volunteers form an Ron Refsnider - 1000 Hour Award extended family that work Mary Dawson - 1000 Hour Award together to help Springbrook Vicky Reynolds - Special Service Award Nature Center make our com- Jacki Morrison - Special Service Award munity a better place to live. Carolyn Olson - 100 Walking Stick Judy Jones - 200 Hour Award To find out more about volun- Barb & Theresa Potvin and teer opportunities at Springbrook, Carly Buza - Outstanding Animal Care call 572-3588. 8 City of Fridley Youth • Summer RocksE e ..A What will your children's memories be this summer? Summer could be . . . ♦ "I'm bored, there's nothing to . =n do." ♦ Days filled with video games s " and television. a .. m . �p�o Summer should be . . . � ♦ 3 months packed with fun (allowing kids to be kids!). ♦ The freedom of hanging out with friends at the park. ♦ The adventure of going to program to assure working fami- having fun all day long. camp• lies the opportunity to participate Don't miss it. . . Call the Fridley ♦ The excitement of carnivals in what makes summer vacation Recreation Department at and parades. the most magical time of the year. 572-3584 to be added to our ♦ The pride and achievement of The program is Summer ROCKS mailing list. Or watch for more summer sports. for kids completing grades K information in our Spring through 5. ROCKS is all about Recreation Activities brochure. Don't let your kids miss out on learning, exploring, adventure, Registration begins March 14, these treasured memories that will creativity, friendships, and most 2000, from 4:00-7:30 p.m. last a lifetime. The Fridley of all, FUN! We hire only the best Recreation Department has summer staff, who are dedicated created an affordable, all day to keeping your children safe and Naturalists Team with Schools to Provide Environmental Education Curriculum „ Four times each year, the 1,729 such as"People are Part of Nature" kindergarten through eighth and "Wetlands in a Changing grade students in the Fridley Landscape." One activity in each School District enjoy hands-on module is teacher led with props learning that is part of an envi- and materials provided by the ronmental education curriculum. Nature Center. Springbrook Naturalists from Springbrook naturalists work with students in WO Nature Center and Fridley teach- the classroom for two or more ers designed the curriculum with activities and each class takes a a goal to teach environmental field trip to Springbrook Nature science concepts. Many of these Center where concepts learned ee< concepts help students achieve in the classroom can be specific high standards of the reinforced in an outdoor setting. Profile of Learning. Critical think- This successful program is a ing and problem solving are joint effort between the City of emphasized, along with commu- Fridley and School District 14, 5th graders get a close look at a nity involvement and responsible with past financial assistance recently banded bird as Nature citizenry. provided by the Medtronic Center director Siah St. Clair The environmental education Foundation and current assis- program incorporates different tance provided by Wal-Mart. prepares for its release. learning modules for each grade, City of Fridley 9 Community Leaders ("Nee"continued from page 1) ("Hughes"continued from page 1) Park, Riverview Heights Park, Recreation Area Coordination Hughes'leadership as Mayor as well as many other parks. Committee. Bill belonged to a came at a critical time in Fridley's And he promoted and supported wide variety of other community history. When he was elected in the replacement of playground organizations including the 1954, the City's population was equipment in all of the City's Fridley VFW, the League of barely 5,000, but growing. In an parks. Women Voters, the Fridley earlier interview, Hughes Bill was a cable television Chamber of Commerce, and recalled opposition to further pioneer in Fridley who insisted the North Metro Mayors water and sewer development on local regulation of cable tele- Association. in Fridley. "There were people," vision as well as a fair return In addition to being known for Hughes said,"who didn't believe for the City from the cable his leadership and active the town would grow enough to company's use of City streets. community involvement, Bill need what we proposed." Through his efforts, money from Nee has also been remembered Highlights during his two-year the cable company was used to as a man of many remarkable term as mayor were the devel- support public access, educa- personal qualities. He was a opment and adoption of the tional, and governmental televi- great communicator who City's zoning plan and annex- sion programming. listened intently and patiently ation of the northwest section of The Bill Nee legacy exists in and who spoke the people's the Riverview Heights area of many other efforts. He was language. He was a problem Fridley. Robert Hughes is instrumental in establishing solver and a team player who remembered as an excellent Fire Fridley's "Sister City" program kept his eye on the issues and Chief and a dedicated leader of with Fourmies, France. Over the who did, not allow personal the City of Fridley. years he supported student agendas to interfere with prob- exchanges and hosted numer- lem resolution. He was wise and Fridley's Mayors ous visits from delegations of knowledgeable. He read exten- Those Who Have Served Fourmies citizens and officials. sively and listened to a wide In 1994, Bill and his wife Kay network of friends involved in Carl Hartman traveled to Fourmies to cel- government at all levels. He was 1949 - 1953 ebrate the fiftieth anniversary of a man of strong character who the City's liberation from gave unselfishly without expec- Robert Hughes German occupation. This fall, tation of personal gain. While he 1954 - 1955 Fridley will host a delegation of was politically astute,he treated about twenty adults from people fairly. His words were Tom Greig Fourmies. While Bill's absence always consistent with his 1956 - 1957; 1960 - 1962 will be cause for sadness, his actions. There was no guessing spirit will continue to fire the where Bill Nee stood on issues Frank LaGrange relationship between the two from day to day. He led through 1958 - 1959 communities. his ideals and nbt through his In addition to his contribu- sense of personal need. Jack Kirkham tions as Mayor of Fridley, Bill Bill Nee loved his community 1966 - 1971 Nee also served the broader and sought to use his tremen- community. For example, he is dous talents to make it a better Frank Liebl remembered for his strong lead- place for all Fridley residents. 1972 - 1974 ership as Chairman of the Board Our community is truly a of the Anoka County Commu- better place because of him. William Nee nity Action Program (ACCAP) His legacy is large and Fridley 1963 - 1965; 1975 - 1996 and for his participation on the will truly miss him! Nancy Jorgenson Mississippi National River and Y 1997- present 10 City of Fridley Community Fridley Assigned 763 Chamber of Commerce Welcomes New Area Code New Liquor Store! Comes to TownF 5 s part of a telephone area code e e e split of the Minneapolis metro- s politan area,Fridley's area code is now 763. The Minnesota Public Utilities Commission added two new area codes to the metro area because Minnesota was running out of telephone numbers in the 612 area code. The shortage of telephone numbers is being driven by the demand for new numbers for services such as fax machines, pagers and wireless telephones. Members from the Southern Anoka County For a ten-month period,you still will Chamber of Commerce welcomed Fridley's newest be able to use either the new or old area code and local dialing pattern (seven liquor store in a ribbon cutting ceremony on digits) to complete a call. Mandatory February 8th. The new store is located in the Cub use of the new area codes and ten-digit Foods building at 1-694 and University Avenue. For dialing for local calls between area information about any of Fridley's three liquor stores codes will begin January 14, 2001. or to find out about specials such as "Senior Day'; Additional information, including a call 763-571-1994. Profits from preliminary list of which prefixes will Fridley's municipal liquor stores be working in each area code, is avail- go to reducing residents'taxes. able at the following web sites: www.mnta.org www.uswest.com/areacodes Dog Licenses are Due April 30th Dog tag# City of Fridley Receipt# 6431 University Avenue NE/Fridley, MN 55432-4383 DOG LICENSE APPLICATION May 1, 2000 - April 30, 2001 Fridley City Code mandates that all dogs over the age of six months be licensed and vaccinated against rabies. City license tags must be affixed to the dog's collar. Both dogs and cats must be leashed unless they are confined in their owner's yard. License fees are$5.00 for non-neutered or$2.50 for neutered dogs. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND RETURN IT TO THE ADDRESS ABOVE Pet's name Color Sex(N/S) Breed Vaccination date Age Weight Fee enclosed Owner's name Address Telephone number(home) Telephone number(daytime) PLEASE PRINT FRIDLEY COMMUNITY D , . 6 City Council 3 *Parks & Recreation 1 Parks & Recreation *Parks & Recreation Commission Commission (begins at 6 p.m. Commission 5 Planning Commission 3 Planning Commission 8 Appeals Commission 6 Housing & Redevelopment 4 Housing & Redevelopment 15 Planning Commission Authority Authority 18 Home & Garden Fair *Human Resources Comm. *Human Resources Comm. 20 City Council 8 Recycling Drop-Off Day 8 City Council Curbside Food Drive Begins 10 City Council 10 Appeals Commission 21 Environmental Quality & 12 Appeals Commission 13 Recycling Drop-Off Day Energy Commission 17 Council Conference Meeting 15 Council Conference Meeting 22 Appeals Commission 18 Environmental Quality & 16 Environmental Quality & 23 Curbside Food Drive Ends Energy Commission Energy Commission 27 *Charter Commission 19 Planning Commission *Cable TV Commission 21 Easter Holiday (Good Friday) - 17 Planning Commission *NOTE: Cable, Charter, Human City Offices Closed 22 City Council Resources and Parks&Recreation 24 City Council *Charter Commission Commissions meet at 7 p.m. All *Charter Commission 24 Appeals Commission other commissions and the City 26 Appeals Commission 29 Memorial Day - Council meet at 7:30 p.m. All City Offices Closed meetings are held at the Municipal Center, 6431 University Avenue, NE. The public is welcome. SPRING NEWSLETTER 2000 City of Fridley SRT STD U.S.6431 University Avenue NE . POSTAGE MAYOR Fridley, MN 55432 PAID Nancy J. Jorgenson PERMIT No. 2886 COUNCILMEMBER-AT-LARGE MINNEAPOLIS, MN Robert L. Barnette COUNCILMEMBER 1ST WARD Steven E. Billings COUNCILMEMBER 2ND WARD Richard P. Wolfe COUNCILMEMBER 3RD WARD Ann R. Bolkcom CITY MANAGER William W. Burns EDITOR **ECRWSS** William Champa Postal Customer FRIDLEY SERVICE DIRECTORY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 571-3450 OFFICE HOURS: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. M-F; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Tues. e-mail address: fridiey(4-i.fndley.mn.us Web Site: www.ci.frid1ey.mn.us 24 HR. FRIDLEY INFO LINE 572-3600 24 HR. RECREATION HOTLINE 572-3578 24 HR. RECYCLING HOTLINE 572-3607 FRIDLEY LIQUOR STORE 571-3480 TDD 572-3534 POLICE (non-emergency) 572-3629 FIRE&POLICE EMERGENCY 911 FRIDLEY SENIOR CENTER 502-5150 SPRINGBROOK NATURE CNTR 572-3588