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2019 Winter Issuey! - L1, a Fiji M [(I I 7L Celebrating 20 Years of Family Youth Community Connections MYFYCC.COM 1 763-496-6820 "We also schedule all the baseball fields, softball fields, and lacrosse fields for Who knew that a small program forged from surplus state funding would St. Michael, Albertville, and District 885 schools," Greninger added. "Thevre not only still be going, but growing stronger two decades after its inception? too small to have parks and rec departments, so we fill that void for them." The folks who live and work in Albertville and the neighboring community of St. Michael knew. After all, they've played a significant role in the continued success of Family Youth Community Connections (FYCC), a small nonprofit organization that has been serving the area since 1999. At that time, Sandy Greninger, then a Community Education volunteer and cheerleading coach at the high school, took the reins of a part-time position within the St. Michael -Albertville ISD 885. The post was responsible for distributing state funds allocated to the Wright County Family Services Collaborative (WCFSC) toward establishing and maintaining a local family collaborative. "On October 25, 1999, 1 sat at my desk the first day and said, `Okay, what are we going to do?"' Greninger recalled. She is one half of a steadfast team determined to find pieces missing within the community — and fill them, with year-round programming and initiatives designed to promote healthy family, children, and communities. FROM BROOM CLOSET TO... Some of FYCC's programs help those in need gain access to an emergency pantry and connect with the local food shelf, and children who come to school hungry benefit from the daily Breakfast and Snack program. FYCC also helps families and children in the community by introducing healthy eating through its Power of Produce program at the Albertville Farmers Market. Open Streets brings families together each September to get to know local businesses in Albertville. St. Michael's annual Bike Rodeo aims to keep youngsters active by giving away refurbished bikes, and each child receives a free bike helmet and safety tips from on -site vendors. "Everything we do is designed to promote healthy family, healthy children, healthy community," Greninger said. Additionally, the organization coordinates events like a Father -Daughter Dance, a Mother -Son Ninja Camp, Senior Theater for those aged 55 and older, Reading in the Park, where every child gets a free book, mental health resource programs, and so much more. Not a bad list of accomplishments for this team of two that now has its own facility, thanks to the City of Albertville offering building space to the little organization that could. "I started in a broom closet," Greninger recalled. "My dream was that we'd have our own facility someday. It's nice when you have a dream and it comes full circle." EVOLUTION OF DOLLARS AND SENSE Over the past 20 years, FYCC's focus has changed as community offerings and necessities have evolved. In the beginning, Greninger said, a lot of the programs centered around activities to keep kids busy and social after school. With things like year-round sports, dance studios, and gymnastics now available, FYCC continues to challenge itself to fill the ever -changing need while keeping an eye on its overall goal. When a Wright County report indicated an alarming obesity percentage among adults, FYCC concentrated on healthy eating habits for kids to eventually bring that number down through lifestyle changes. When suicide began really hitting the school district, FYCC turned its spotlight toward training staff to recognize warning signs. "We just have to look at our communities," Greninger said. "We want our dollars to always be focused on healthy families and healthy kids." For the past 10 years, those dollars have come primarily through donations from the cities of St. Michael and Albertville, local businesses and some of FYCC's programming and events. As many of our programs as we can, we offer for free," Greninger said. "If we charge, it's an affordable price. Some things we'll do for freewill donations, but any money we collect goes back into the program." - Continued on page 3 A,lbertvijje CITY HALL 5959 Main Avenue NE, PO Box 9, Albertville, MN 55301 763.497.3384 1 Fax:763.497.3210 1 www.ci.albertville.mn.us CITY HALL HOURS Monday - Thursday 1 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Daily from 12 - 12:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Mayor, Jillian Hendrickson, Aaron Cocking, Rebecca Hailing, Rob Olson, John Vetsch PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioners' Rick Anderson, Mark Brempell, Paul Buhrmann, Ron Meeker, Walter Hudson PARKS COMMITTEE Leroy Berning, Larry Boller, Tim Guimont, Sarah Hansen, Sharon Oakvik, Andy Swanson, John Vetsch PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 763.497.3145 1 After Hours: 763.496.6809 11822 63rd Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT 763.497.3384 x 132 1 11728 63rd Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 LAW ENFORCEMENT Emergency:911 1 Non-Emergency:763.682.1162 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency: 911 1 Non -Emergency: 763.497.3384 x107 11350 57th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ARENA 763.497.6749 1 www.stmaya.org 5898 Lachman Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS FYCC: 763.496.6820 1 www.myyf cc.com Crow River Senior Center: 763.497.8900 I www.crowriverseniorcenter.com Great River Regional Library: 763.497.1998 I www.griver.org Recycling: Provided by Republic Services: 952.941.5174 ISD#885 STMA Schools: 763.497.3180 1 www.stma.kl2.mn.us ISD#728 Elk River Schools: 763.241.3400 1 www.isd728.org Post Office: 1.800.275.8777 1 www.usps.com Wright County Government Center: 763.682.3900 I co.wright_mn.us FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES V PRIMP' novERII51NG & 1e51GN For advertising opportunities, call 763.551.3706 or email Community@PrimeAdvertising.com I PrimeAdvertising.com © Copyright 2019. City of Albertville and Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher. 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City Meeting Calendar V • CITY COUNCIL MEETING Held the first and third Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m. (Second January and February meetings will be held on Tuesday instead due to holidays) • PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING Held the fourth Monday of the month, 7:00 p.m. • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Held the second Tuesday of the month, 7:00 p.m. • ARENA COMMITTEE MEETING / Held the 2nd Monday of the month; 6:00 p.m Notary Available Notary Available at City Hall Mon - Thurs 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. *Reminder, please do not sign document before coming into City Hall + bring a photo id* L Discover the 1Advantage! Guardian ?SENIORAngels COMMUNITY E N G E L H A US Join us for KafFee, Kuchen and Tour! 763-498-4594 Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care 5101 Kassel Ave NE Albertville, MN AICEs VYi[rCE Celebrating 20 Years of FYCCcantinurdftompage I - TESTAMENT AND RECOGNITION Two decades of community connectedness has sparked impressive participation, turnout, and longevity. Greninger said the children who first participated in FYCC 20 years ago are now bringing their kids to be a part of it, and she added, "It's not unusual to see eight thousand unique children doing our programs throughout the year." 'That influence hasn't gone unnoticed. Resource Training and Solutions recently presented its 2019 Bridge Award to FYCC, STMA Schools, and the cities of St. Michael and Albertville. 'The honor is bestowed upon organizations that recognize the advancement of innovative solutions, demonstrate meaningful progress in the community, and advocate for positive change. AGREAT THING What does the future hold for FYCC? For Greninger, the answer is simple. She just wants to continue to support the community and marvel at this little idea that became something big. "I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to watch my community grow and stay health}," she said. "It's a unique situation, with the school and the two cities working together for their families. I'm just proud to be a part of it. I think it's a great thing." &tl Statewide Travel 511 is a public service of the Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) to help s travelers access information about road conditions, traffic incidents, �commercial vehicle restrictions, ' and weather information via the phone or the web, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Download the app today at www.511mn.org Travelers: Traffic events, speeds, cameras, winter road conditions Truckers: Trucker -focused information that highlights weigh stations and restrictions Mobile: 511 easily viewed on mobile devices E of Albertville 6050 LaBeaux Avenue NE, Albertville 763-497-4211 1 acehardware.com mar Shop with Ace of Albertville for All Your Special Holiday Gifts GO - ® Big Green Egg g Winter Parking and Snow Removal 'W WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS Parking restrictions will be in effect from November 1 to April 1. During this period no parking is allowed on City streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. regardless of weather conditions. Vehicles should refrain from parking on the street during and after a snowfall until the plows have cleared the street. FIRE HYDRANTS Snow can prove especially challenging when trying to fight fires. In many cases, it makes fire hydrants hard to see or access. Remember, a few minutes of work now can make all the difference later! If there's a fire hydrant near your house, do your part to keep it accessible this winter. • Clear -away zone • Remove any snow and ice • Clear a wide enough perimeter around the hydrant for firefighters to work (about 3 feet) • Clear a path from hydrant to street MAILBOX REPAIRS 1 The Public Works Department is gearing up for winter and the upcoming plowing season. Now is a good time to check your mailboxes and posts. Check for obvious damage such as cracked boards and posts, missing screws, etc. Also look at ground level to make sure your post is still in good condition and will withstand the weight of snow from the plows. The City will not be responsible for mailboxes knocked over as a result of a weak post. Aakk 4 � Ali , - SNOW FORTS Parents should make sure their child's snow fort is set well back from the street and driveway. It can be dangerous to build snow forts in the mounds of snow left at the ends of driveways from snowplows. SNOW REMOVAL Property owners should shovel, plow or blow snow onto their property or boulevard adjacent to their property and not in the street. Snow should not be shoveled into any public street. Snow placed in the street can be compacted and turn into hard mounds of ice. It can be dangerous if a plow truck hits these mounds of ice and could result in damage to the plow truck. TRASH CANS/BASKETBALL HOOPS The Public Works Department asks residents to refrain from putting trash cans, recycling cans and basketball hoops on the street, sidewalk or in the right of way. Snowplow drivers want to clear the streets for the safety of residents and trash cans/hoops need to be out of the way. wr' Its. !f ♦�j, � ���`, � ��a:'..�/ < .'n �`�C rt C � �'�;�/J���,;�..f�; Winning Minnesota's Food Fight Nearly 1 in 10 Minnesotans are food insecure. 1 in 10 people— that's over 500,000 Minnesotans who don't know where their next meal is coming from. Hunger Solutions Minnesota works to end hunger in Minnesota. They take action to assure food security for all Minnesotans by supporting programs and agencies that provide food to �I those in need, advancing sound public policy, Iand guiding grassroots advocacy. M I N N ESOTA FOOD One of their programs, Minnesota Food HelpLine, HE LPLI N E assesses the caller's situation and provides solutions to their food needs. If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, visit www.nmfoodhelpline.org to fill out the form or use the chat feature. You can also give them a call at 1.888.711.1151. HelpLine Hours are Monday -Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Meals on Wheels The Crow River Senior Center is the Meals on Wheels Site for Albertville, Hanover and St. Michael. If you know of a senior that needs this service, please share this information with them. Cost is $4.00 per meal. Meals are delivered by volunteers Tuesday through Friday and are prepared by the River Inn of Hanover. Currently, 30+ meals a day are being delivered. The Meals on Wheels program is available for those seniors in need of a hot meal unable to prepare one for themselves. Consider adding your name to the volunteer driver list. Substitute delivery drivers and bag return volunteers are always needed. Call and speak to Vonnie please at 763.497.8936 or email for information at vwatersocrowriverseniorcenter.com Ice Safety No ice is ever 100% safe but early ice can be even more dangerous as lakes freeze at different rates and ice thickness is rarely consistent from one area to another. Please be extremely careful if you decide to go out on the ice. Make sure your children are aware of the dangers of thin ice. Minimum Guidelines for New Clear ce Only O 0 ICE SAFETY TIPS: • Double the thickness guidelines for white or snow-covered ice. • Cary two large nails to use as ice picks if you fall through. • Avoid pressure ridges and areas with current. • Warn children about the dangers of the ice. • Don't drive on the ice at night. • Avoid alcoholic beverages. Visit mndnr.gov/icesafety for more information. �� 19 CONSECUTIVE YEARS DER Get real insights that get homes sold. When you're ready to make your next move, we're ready to put our insights to work for you. 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You should reduce your speed and increase your following distance during inclement weather. During snowy or icy conditions, be extra cautious on bridges and overpasses as they are �4 commonly the first areas to become icy. Give snow plows extra room and avoid passing them. PET SAFETY If you are heading out of town this winter and want our office to provide extra patrol, please call 763.682.1162 (Wright County Sheriffs Office Administration). We will initiate a bulletin in our computer system and the Deputies working the area can check your property. We also have a "Vacation Checklist" on our website (www.co.wright.mn.us/232/Vacation-Checklist) you can review, which covers safety tips before you head out of town. Pets should be kept in a warm, dry shelter away from drafts. Don't leave them outside in the cold for extended periods of time to keep them safe from the elements. Take proper safety precautions if you must take them outside during a storm. Keep dogs on a leash and have their tags with identification attached. How is my Sewer Rate Calculated? Residential sewer charges are based on water usage. To calculate the sewer usage, the City uses the January/February meter reading to set a maximum usage per month for that upcoming year. This maximum usage is also referred to as the winter average usage. The winter water reading is used as this is typically when the least amount of water is used and irrigation systems are not in use. The winter average usage is used o calculate each residential customer's monthly bill. However, f a customer's actual monthly water use is less than the winter average, the lower usage will be used to calculate the monthly bill. Street Light Outage Reporting Please call the City at 763.497.3384 and press 2 to report a streetlight out in your neighborhood. Please have the location and your contact information available and the City will report the outage to the appropriate power company for repair. Repairs to streetlights are the responsibility of the power company serving your neighborhood - Wright Hennepin Electric or Xcel Energy. I� Help Keep Our Waters Clean: Report Illicit Discharge WHAT IS ILLICIT DISCHAR Ea An illicit discharge is anything that enters a storm drain that is not stormwater (rain and snow melt). An illicit discharge is water pollu Anything entering a storm drain isn't sent for treatment but inst� drains directly into waterbodies such as lakes and rivers. s tn: • Used Motor Oil • Dirt and Sediment • Pesticides and Fertilizers • Septic Tank Effluent • Paints and Solvents • Car Wash Wastewater • Grass Clippings and • Radiator Flushing Dh Other Yard Waste • Commercial • Soapy Water from Cleaning Wastewater Pressure Washing • During business hours, call City Hall at 763.497.3384 • After hours, call Non -Emergency Sheriff Dispatch at 763.682.1162 • Call 911 to report a major spill or active illegal dumping If you do and have recently changer your email address, please contact the Utility Billing Department at 763.497.3384 x105 to update your email address to ensure you receive your bill and continue to receive a discount on your water bill. If you don't receive your bill electronically, sign up today and ' save money on your monthly utility bill! If you sign up to receive electronic utility bills, you can save $2.17 a month and signing up for automatic payments from your checking or savings account can save you an additional $2.03 monthly for a total savings of $4.20. You can designate the discount that comes directly off your utility to be donated to: FYCC, Arena Improvement Fund or Food Shelf. The sign-up form can be found on the City's website at www.ci.albertviIIc.mn.us under the Pay Online button and click on Direct Pay Form. The discount applies only to scheduled ACH draws from your checking or savings account and is not eligible on web payments. Reservations The City of Albertville is pleased to offer several rooms and park facilities for rental. Types for events suitable for City Hall include community group meetings, non-profit events, workshops, reunions, graduation parties, showers, holiday gatherings, etc. The current locations are available: • Community Room pictured (capacity: up to 150 people) • Multi -Purpose Room (capacity: up to 50 people) • Upper Level Room (capacity: up to 75 people) • West Conference Room (capacity: up to 12 people) • Central Park Shelter • Central Park Ball Field For more information and room rental applications, please visit our website www.ci.albertville.mn.us. Contact City Hall to check rental availability at 763.497.3384 x145 or by email ajones@ci.albertville.mn.us ®FTCCm i VI,U-i t Fi3r r-W t.0- FAMILY YOUTH COMMUNITYCONNECTIONs F A M I LY BINGO NIGHT Henningson & SnoxelILTD. 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The following website can be visited for more information on the new PNP: www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/mnpresprim.pdf The State Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2020, and the State General Election will be held on November 3, 2020. As with all elections, this presents an opportunity for residents to be involved at the local level with their government. If you have questions or want to apply to be an election judge, please contact City Clerk Kim Hodena at 763.497.3384 x101 or email: kolson@ci.albertville.mn.us ALBERTVILLE HAS MOVED TO TWO VOTING PRECINCTS! To reduce wait times and comply with local and state recommendations, the City Council approved the creation and location of a second voting precinct. Precinct 1 Precinct 2 STMA Middle School West St. Albert's Parish Center 11343 50th Street NE, Gym 11400 57th Street NE Residents south of I-94 and west Residents north of I-94 and of County Road 19 residents east of County Road 19 ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Register to Vote through the MN Secretary of State: mnvotes.sos.state. mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx or you may stop by City Hall for a paper application. Pre -Registration Cut off Dates for 2020: • February 11, 2020 For Presidential Nominating Primary • July 21, 2020 For Primary Election • October 13, 2020 For General Election DON'T FORGET TO VOTE! Going on Spring break vacation, student attending college, headed south for the winter or leaving town for hunting season? Absentee voting is available for the 2020 elections due to a change in law; voters DO NOT need a reason to vote absentee. • Voters can request an absentee ballot online by visiting: mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, stopping by rr * t * ,t it ,► ,t City Hall, or filling out the absentee application • and returning it to City Hall. City Hall is open for Albertville residents only, for Absentee Voting Monday -Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 46 days prior to each election PLUS extended hours listed: Extended Election 2020 Election Day Absentee Voting Voting @ Precinct Saturday, February 29 Presidential Tuesday, March 3 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Nominating Primary Saturday, August 8 Primary Election Tuesday, August 11 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, October 31 General Election Tuesday, November 3 10 a.m.-3 p.m. s Presidential Primary In March 2020, Minnesota will hold a presidential nomination primary to vote for each major parry's nominee for President. MARCH 3, 2020 • Polling place hours: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. • Find your polling place and learn how to vote early in person or by mail at mnvotes.org. • Early voting begins January 17, 2020. THE BALLOT • Only major political parties will participate; each party has its own ballot with only their candidates listed. • You will be required to request only one part's ballot when you vote, whether absentee or in -person at your polling place. • Your ballot will only list nominees for President for the party you requested. • A record of which parry's ballot you selected will be made available to the major political parry chairs. • Each major parry chair will submit a list of candidates for their parry, and will decide if there will be a write-in space on their part's ballot. • The presidential nomination primary results will determine Minnesota's delegates for each major parry. WHAT HAPPENED TO PRECINCT CAUCUSES? • Precinct caucuses and local and state nominating conventions will still take place for other party business. • Precinct caucuses are meetings run by state political parties. They are the first in a series of meetings where parties may endorse candidates, select delegates, and set goals and priorities {party platforms). • 2020 precinct caucuses will be held on Tuesday, February 25 at 7 p.m. Caucus locations will be posted at mnvotes.org shortly before the caucus date. WHY THE CHANGE? • In 2016, the Minnesota legislature passed a law establishing a presidential nomination primary (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 207 A and Minnesota Rules Chapter 8215). • The State Primary Election will be held August 11, 2020 for offices other than President. QUESTIONS? Visit mnvotes.org for more information on voting and elections. Contact your county election office (list available at mnvotes.org). Minnesota Secretary of State: 651.215.1440 or elections. dept@state. mn. its 2020 Election Judge Application Name: Street Address: City: Daytime Phone: Email: State: Zip: Cell Phone: Please indicate the shifts you would like to work: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY — Tuesday, March 3, 2020 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. I can work any shift PRIMARY ELECTION — Tuesday, August 11, 2020 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. I can work any shift GENERAL ELECTION — Tuesday, November 3, 2020 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. I can work any shift Sorne Election judge duties require pairs of judges of differentpolitical parties to complete a task. Please mark your party affiliation below. Zhis will be kept private and will be signified discretely on your name badge on Election Day, Republican Democrat Grassroots -Legalize Cannabis Legal Marijuana Now Other I don't want to claim a party affiliation Minnesota Election Law requires that Election judges meet the following qualifications in order to serve as an Election judge: • 18 years of age or older • a citizen of the United States • can read, write, and understand English • if convicted of a felony, rights have been restored • have not been found legally incompetent • not under guardianship Return application to City Hall: M-Th 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. or email to: KOlson@ci.albertville.mn.us Mail to: PO Box 9, Albertville, MN 55301 Wright County Property Resources ASSESSOR County and local assessors estimate property market values and classify them according to their use for property tax purposes. More information is available on the Assessor home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/134/Assessor: • What is a market value • How does the Assessor exclusion and why determine market value? might it change? • How to apply for Homestead • What is market value? or Relative Homestead AUDITOR/TREASURER The county Auditor/Treasurer handles property tax administration, tax forfeited land proceedings and special assessments including ditches, property conveyances, divisions and combinations of land which includes the collection of mortgage registration tax, state deed tax and agricultural fee collection. More information is available on the Auditor/Treasurer home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/170/Auditor-Treasurer: • Property Tax Search • Ditch Information • Property Tax Info • Tax Forfeitures HIGHWAY The Highway Department issues Permits for Driveways, Moving, Right -of -Ways, etc. as well as Mailbox Support and Plat Review. More information is available on the Highway home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/189/Highway: • Permits/Forms • Maps Did You Know? 1. Routinely cleaning faucet aerators can improve water pressure. • Removing and cleaning your aerators annually can remove sediments and metals that build up and reduce your water pressure. 2. Draining your water heater annually can remove sediment, metals, and even bacteria that can build up in the heater tank. Doing this can not only improve the water quality in your hot water system, but it can increase the life of your water heater, too! 3. Don't use hot tap water for drinking and cooking. Hot water dissolves contaminants and may contain metals, sediment, and bacteria that build up in the water heater. RECORDER The primary responsibilities of the County Recorder's Office are to accept real estate documents for filing and maintain a permanent repository of recorded documents for real property in Wright County. More information is available on the Recorder home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/195/Recorder: • Land Shark Online Access to • Recording Checklist Real Estate Records • Torrens Property Listing • Real Estate Forms Online PLANNING & ZONING The Planning and Zoning Department administers and enforces zoning, land use, and subdivision regulations for townships. More information is available on the Planning & Zoning home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/156/Planning-Zoning: • Board of Adjustment • Land Use Plan • Building Permit Information • Planning Commission • Compost & Recycling Facility • Septic Systems • Feedlot Information • Zoning Ordinance SURVEYOR The County Surveyor's Office provides professional surveying support to the countyand ascertains that land measurements and locations of all parcels of property in Wright County are properly defined. More information is available on the Surveyor home page at www.co.wright.mn.us/205/Surveyor: Beacon —Interactive GIS Map • Plat Search 1 410 0 Things That Make You Go Hmm... 1. More than one -quarter of — all bottled water comes from municipal water supply— the same place that tap water comes from. 2. A leaking toilet can waste nearly 3,000 gallons of water per day! L 3. At one drop per second, a faucet`'' can leak up to 25,000 gallons in one year! Wright County Winter Programs Robert Ney Regional Park, 5212 73rd St NW, Maple Lake Join us for some winter fun and excitement in 2020 at Robert Ney Regional Park We have something for everyone, from enjoying groomed ski trails to a ride on a dog sled. You are encouraged to "Explore the Opportunities!" �- JANUARY January 10 & 11 Dog Sledding, Check website for times, $25/person January 25 Lantern X-Country Ski, 6-9 p.m., No Charge FEBRUARY February 2 Family Snowshoe, 2-3:30 p.m., $7/person For more information about these programs or Wright County Parks and Recreation visit us at www.co.wright.mn.us/parks or on Facebook at facebook.com/wrightparksmn. To register for any of these programs, call 763.682.7894 or email bradley.harrington@co.wright.nm.us. Wright County A SIGN UP Citizen Alert System FOR NOTIFICATIONS Be alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Citizen Alert System. This system enables the County to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods or potential safety hazards. www.co.wright.mn.us/AlertCenter.aspx FYCC 14th Annual Adult No -Tap Bowling Tournament Saturday, January 25, 2020 12 p.m. Register at www.myfycc.com or call Sandy or Paula at 763.496.6820 with any questions. 2 out of 5 Homes Have High Radon Levels ii Vh Two in five homes in Minnesota have high radon levels. Radon is the second leading cause of lung cancer after smoking. If you are a tobacco smoker, your risk of lung cancer is even higher. Learn more: https://apps.health.state.mn.us/mndata/radon Christmas Tree Collect The City's Public Works Department will once a have a curbside pickup of Christmas trees after the holiday season: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Trees should be placed out at the curb no later than 7 a.m. Please remove all tinsel and decorations — please no tree bags. The curbside pickup may take several days. If you miss the collection that week, you can bring the tree to the City's compost site. The Flu The flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat and lungs. It spreads mainly by droplets made when people with the flu cough, sneeze or talk. People may be able to infect others one day before symptoms develop and up to 5-7 days after becoming sick. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting a flu vaccine each year. SYMPTOMS: • Fever • Feeling feverish/chills • Sore throat • Runny or stuffy nose • Cough • Muscle or body aches • Headaches • Fatigue • Vomiting and Diarrhea (more common in children than adults) To learn more about the flu and how to fight it visit www.mdhflu.com Father/Daughter Dance Feb.8th e Bike Rodeo '� t May 2nd Reading in the Park �✓ St. Michael starts June 9th Hanover starts June 11th Alhertville starts June 17t1h Touch a Truck July 21st Mother/Son Dance July 26th Book Bingo August 7th Penny Carnival August 18 The Spot Open Street Starts June 10th `ll. September Sth Book Bingo "'= - Halloween June 13 e October 24 POP KISS Starts July 9th November 17-19, 2020 Mx FVCCFAMILY YOUTH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS For complete details on all our programs and events, visit myfycc.com A 1 A } Albertville Royalty Update The Albertville Royalty Program has been keeping busy in and out of Albertville this fall getting every last minute of use out of our "friendly city on wheels" the Royalty float. September started with an event near and dear to our hearts; Queen for a Day! For the past 10 years it has been our pleasure to sponsor a little girl from the Make -A -Wish Program and give her the opportunity to be Queen for a day. This year's Queen Veda and family enjoyed a festive breakfast, a special updo from Kaila at Salon 61, a meet and greet with other community "queens," a long parade where people constantly clapped and cheered for her, and an end -of -day celebration in the park where merriment was abundant. Thanks to Queen Veda we made memories that will last forever. However fun didn't stop there, just a few weeks later we had the opportunity to participate in and volunteer at our Albertville Centennial Celebration. It is both our honor and pleasure to represent such an incredible community all over Minnesota during the year but these opportunities to be at home, with our community are priceless! We spent the day digging into history via Friendly City Days Buttons, visiting with all attendees as we passed out root beer, playing games during the Penny Carnival we hosted and enjoying some of America's favorite past times with the St. Croix Baseball Club. Before long it was time to celebrate our first holiday of the year in the Halloween 14 Personal Training I Group Exercis: inFIT Kids Childcare infit.org 1 763-424-4435 5633 La Centre Ave., Ste 400, Albertville Capital of the World, Anoka! For their annual night parade, the senior court dressed up in Albertville Fire gear while the junior court were dalmatians. While we did not bring home an official award, countless people stopped the court after sharing with them how much they loved our float, our theme, and our support for our community. The following weekend we took a magic carpet ride back to Anoka to participate in their grand day parade as Aladdin. In-between these events, we had the opportunity to support many local families at the Hope + Hearts Walk at Bunker, Ava Huggins in the Twin Cities Vision Walk, an alumni sister in the Step Up For Down Syndrome Walk with last year's court, and spent some time with the Ronald McDonald House serving meals and volunteering at their yearly Gala. We are so grateful to have spent the last six months representing the most incredible place we are lucky enough to call home filled with the very best people. For each opportunity we are presented with to visit a new community on our friendly city on wheels, or volunteer our time and give back, we are honored to be from the Friendly City of Albertville. i Become a Foster Parent DID YOU KNOW... MINNESOTA HAS APPROXIMATELY 16,500 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE? Due to the pressing need for foster parents, Wright County is seeking individuals who live in Wright County and are willing to welcome children into their home. If you would like more information about becoming a foster parent please contact Marisa Ferguson at 763.682.7484 or marina.fereusonra co.wrizbt.mn.us City Curfew Nightly curfew for minors under the age of 16 is 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. Minors under the age of 18 have a nightly curfew from 11 p.m. until 5 a.m. the following day. 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We share a core belief - our community is what we make it. 'That's because we help where help is needed. In short, We Serve! Here are some of the annual events our club has hosted and/or sponsored: • Albertville Friendly City Days • Meat Raffles • Pancake Breakfast • 55 Alive Driver Refresher • Blood Drives • Highway Clean-up • Fish Fry • Christmas Tree Lighting • Bingo in Central Park All proceeds raised benefit local charities, schools, parks, Scouts, fire department, American Cancer Society, MN Lions and Lions International Vision, Hearing, and Diabetes Foundations, If you (or your friends or family members) would like to become involved or join our Lions Club, you can contact us in one of these three ways: 1. Email us at AlbertvilleLions@gmail.com and request more information 2. Attend one of our monthly general meetings to learn more about our group. We meet the 1 st Wednesday of each month at Albertville City Hall at 7 p.m. Like us and message us on www.facebook.com/albertvillelionsdub/ Stay Back -Stay Alive Check out snowplow cameras on 511mn.org. STAY AT LEAST 10 CAR LENGTHS BACK Snowmobile Safety Tips www.dnr.state.mn.us/snowmobiling/safety.html WATCH THE WEATHER AND CHECK TRAIL CONDITIONS BEFORE RIDING Don't ride in adverse weather conditions. Plan your trip and check the trails you'll be riding prior to departure. Check trail conditions and trail maps at www.dnr.state.mn.us DON'T DRINK ALCOHOL AND RIDE Alcohol is a factor in over 70% of all fatal accidents in Minnesota, as well as many non -deadly snowmobile accidents. Alcohol and drugs have a negative effect on the driver's vision, balance, coordination, and reaction time. Don't ride with people who drink and ride! Minnesota is part of a larger coalition of snowmobiling states that support 'Zero Alcohol' consumption before or during your ride. NEVER RIDE ALONE Always ride with a friend on another snowmobile. This way if one machine is disabled, you have another to get help. DRESS FOR SAFETY & SURVIVAL Always wear a quality DOT helmet and face mask. Wear layers of clothing to keep warm and dry. Snowmobile suits, bibs, jackets, gloves and mittens should cut the wind, repel water and keep you ventilated. SLOW DOWN Excessive speed is a major factor in many accidents, especially at night. To help avoid accidents, keep your night time speed under 40 MPH. STAY TO THE RIGHT Almost every trail is a "two way" trail. So stay to the far right of the trail, especially on hills and corners. Obey all trail signs and cross roadways with extreme caution. STAY ON THE TRAIL OR STAY HOME Trespassing is a major complaint about snowmobilers and can result in trail closure. Always stay on designated snowmobile trails. Venturing off of trails can result in accidents. Only ride private property when you have landowners' permission. RIDING ON ICE - LAKES & RIVERS It is safest to avoid riding on lakes and rivers. If you must ride on ice, wear a life jacket over your outer clothing. Stay on the marked trail and stay off of ice that has moving water (current) near or under it - ice in these areas may be thin and weak. TAKE A SNOWMOBILE SAFETY TRAINING COURSE! Designed to educate the student on basic snowmobile operation, laws and regulations, and safety. www.dnr.state.mn.us/safety/vehicle/snowmobile/index.html Fire Safety this Season Most home fires occur in the winter and peak in January. Each year in the United States there is more than $2 billion in property loss due to winter home fires. Last year in Minnesota, 39 percent of fire deaths occurred in October, November and December. Below are safety tips to freeze out winter fires this season. HEATING SAFETY Heating is the second leading cause of home fires. Most Minnesota heating fires occur in fireplaces and chimneys. • Have your home heating system and chimney cleaned and inspected annually. • Keep portable heaters 3 feet from anything flammable. • Turn portable heaters off when leaving the room or going to sleep. • Never use your oven to heat your home. • Make sure your wood stove is properly installed and ventilated. • Install and test carbon monoxide alarms at least once a month. "CLOSE YOUR DOOR" FIRE SAFETY You know how important it is to have working smoke alarms, escape plans, and a designated meeting place in case of a fire. But did you know that closing your doors in your home is also important for your safety? Closed doors can reduce fire growth, limit damage to your home, keep temperatures down, and can even save your life if you become trapped. Make A 900 Degree Difference — A closed door can mean reducing 1,000 degrees down to 100 degrees. Take It Down A Notch — During a fire, a closed door can keep carbon monoxide levels at 1,000 PPM versus 10,000 PPM if the door is left open Take A Breather — A fire needs oxygen to burn. A closed door keeps more oxygen in the room and away from the fire. When you exit a fire, make sure to close your door behind you to slow down its growth. Doze Safely — 50% of house fires happen between I I p.m. and 7 a.m. Closing your doors before you hit the hay helps keep you safe. Learn more at closeyourdoor.org CHRISTMAS TREE SAFETY One of every three Christmas tree fires is caused by electrical problems. You should throw out any holiday lights that show signs of fraying, bare wires or other wear. If a home experiences a Christmas tree fire it is more likely to be fatal than other types of fires. • Never block an exit with a Christmas tree. • Keep trees away from heat vents and other heat sources. • Remove the tree from your home when the needles are brittle or begin to fall off. • Store cooled ashes in a tightly covered metal container, and keep it • Pick a tree stand that can hold the tree securely. The stand outside at least 10 feet from your home and any nearby buildings. should hold enough water for two days. • Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from any heat source like • Water your live Christmas tree daily to keep it from fireplaces, wood stoves, radiators or space heaters. becoming dry. • Plug only one heat -producing appliance (such as a space heater) into • Don't link more than three strands of holiday lights. an electrical outlet at a time. • Only use non-flammable decorations. Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. 6450 Wedgwood Road N., Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55311-3649 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER 2019 Referendum — ISD 728 Results SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 1 (ISD #728) Revoking Existing School District Referendum Revenue; Replacing With New Authorization Tlie board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota has proposed to revoke all of the School District's existing referendum revenue authority, $467.12 per pupil, and replace it with a new referendum revenue authorization of $1,217.12 per pupil (an increase of $750 per pupil), subject to an annual increase at the rate of inflation. The proposed referendum revenue authorization would be first levied in 2019 for taxes payable in 2020 and applicable for ten (10) years unless otherwise revoked or reduced as provided by law. Shall the revocation of the existing referendum authority and the replacement with a new referendum revenue authorization proposed by the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be approved? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE YES:5,901 NO:4,542 N Clearwater 24 Hasty 1-94 Road Construction 94 o I-94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater will undergo three years of improvements and upgrades along a 39-mile stretch of road. The work will include additional travel lanes, extensive bridge repair or replacement, interchange improvements, drainage improvements, and resurfacing of deteriorating pavement. When complete, motorists will experience improved safety, a smoother road surface, better commercial access for freight and business, and less vehicle congestion. Work in Albertville, will include a new bridge at CSAH 19, a new eastbound on -ramp at CSAH 19, an additional eastbounc lane, and reconstruction of the existing travel lanes. For more information on the project, visit the project webpage www.dot.state.mn.us/i94-mg-clearwater/index.htmi If you would like email updates on this or other MnDOT project, subscribe at: www.dot.state.mn.us/emailupdates SCHOOL DISTRICT QUESTION 2 (ISD #728) Approval of School District General Obligation School Building Bond Issue PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAI D PRIME PERMIT NO. 2 If School District Question 1 is approved, shall the board of Independent School District No. 728 (Elk River), Minnesota be authorized to issue general obligation school building bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $113,000,000 for acquisition and betterment of school sites and facilities, including but not limited to, deferred capital projects, school security, and repairs to existing buildings across the district including such things as roofs, parking lots and heating systems; construction of a new school; and improvements to schools at all levels? BY VOTING "YES" ON THIS BALLOT QUESTION, YOU ARE VOTING FOR A PROPERTY TAX INCREASE YES:6,546 NO:3,900 1-94: Maple Grove to Clearwater zs Monticello 94 19 101 37 Albertville 241 St. Michael <I.Cersmane°0�na�geav Maple Grove