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2019 Spring/Summer Issue17 i"- FIRE SERVICE AWARDS 5 YEARS: Nate Dording Tim Trainor 10 YEARS: Matt Minette 15 YEARS: Darrick Asleson Josh Eull SPECIAL RECOGNITION: Bill Valerius = 29 years Albert Barthel = 37 years Jake Kreutner led the department for the most volunteer hours at 117 hours; the department average was 55.3 hours. The 2018 Top Caller was Kyle Anderson who responded to 234 calls or 63.93% of all calls received for the year. The 2018 Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award Winner was also Kyle Anderson. Thank you, Kyle and the Albertville Fire Department! Also, a special thank you to Albert Barthel who recently retired from the department after an impressive 37 years of dedicated service! HALEY ROGER9 - 2019 QUEEIU OF THE LAKES Haley Rogers, a 2018 St. Michael -Albertville grad and 2017-18 Ms. Albertville, was crowned Queen of the Lakes at the Minneapolis Aquatennial last July. Haley, daughter of Russ and Lori Rogers, spent the 2017-18 year attending over 40 parades and spending countless hours volunteering her time both in the community and with local nonprofits as a representative of Albertville. As her role for the city of Albertville wrapped up, she spent a week in Minneapolis with 49 candidates from all over the state all vying for (continued on page 3) FIRE DEPARTMENT MEMORIAL DEDICATION The Albertville Fire Department celebrated the completion and dedication of their new memorial last fall. Over 200 people from the community attended, including Representative Eric Lucero, Senator Mary Kiffmeyer, ®� Congressman Tom Emmer and Wright County Sheriff's - Office. The St. Michael, Rogers, Elk River and Buffalo Fire Departments also attended. 7 The memorial serves as both an entrance marker for the Albertville Fire Department and also recognizes those who have served on the department for various lengths of time, starting with those who have served 10+ years and then 20+ years. Fire Chief Eric Bullen explained that this is a project that has been in the works for many years and was completely funded by the Albertville Fire Relief Association through fundraising (specifically, calendar fundraising) and other donations, including the Albertville Lions. The memorial is a true local Minnesota project. The stone is from a quarry in Minnesota and the work was done by Cold Spring Granite. OPEN ENROLLED FEE -BASED TRANSPORTATION The St. Michael -Albertville School Board voted to continue and expand their offering of fee - based open enrolled transportation at the Monday, March 4 meeting. Transportation will continue to be offered to open enrolled families who live in the Albertville/Otsego area (specifically the Towne Lakes and Hunters Pass neighborhoods). In addition, transportation will also expand to include the Tributary development in St. Michael beginning with the 2019-2020 school year. The fee for open enrolled transportation will increase to $350/student or $550/family beginning in the 2019-2020 school year. If you have questions about this, please contact the district office at 763.497.3180. N. F� s 6 3 1' ki. - ALBERTVILLE DEPOT DEDICATION On October 15, members from the community, the Albertville Lions, City Council and city staff held a dedication event for the newly constructed depot in Central Park. The depot was constructed to replicate a depot originally built in 1885. Previously, the Lions obtained and restored a 1964 caboose, very similar to one that once traveled the railroad through Albertville. The Lions hope this Rail Station project will attract visitors to reflect on days gone by and share stories with future generations. The Rail Station will also serve as a meeting place and an area for park and community programs throughout the year. 5959 Main Ave. NE I PO Box 9 1 Albertville, MN 55301 ©CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 1 Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2019 www.d.alberwille.mmus HALEY ROGERS - 2019 QUEEN OF T14C LAKES (eon't) an opportunity to become the Queen of the Lakes or one of two Aquatennial Princesses. Haley represented our community at several events during her week in Minneapolis and met with a panel of five judges who interviewed the candidates several times, in different settings, throughout the week. Ultimately, Haley was crowned Queen of the Lakes. The 19-year-old has since spent the year as an ambassador for Minneapolis and the Minneapolis Aquatennial representing throughout the state, country and continent. The three pillars of the Aquatennial Ambassador Program are: community, volunteerism and leadership. Haley experienced all of those and more throughout her reign. Haley has attended countless events as Minneapolis Queen of the Lakes including walking as one of the starters at the Walk to End Alzheimers in September. She has and will continue to travel for various events through July and is very quick to explain that for her, wearing the crown is to draw attention to empowering women. In addition to serving as Queen of the Lakes, Haley is completing her first year of college at St. Olaf College where she is majoring in math and working towards her secondary education licensure. ARENA UPDATE The second sheet of ice at the STMA arena is now complete and youth hockey finished their first winter hockey season. The arena update included: • A second sheet of ice parallel to the existing sheet of ice • Varsity locker rooms for girls and boys varsity teams • Additional locker rooms for tournament use • Toilets, sinks, and showers to serve locker rooms • A meeting room for team and community use • Elevated lobby to maximize spectator viewing space • An additional 100+ parking spots • Spectator seating for 720 [previously at 400] • Standing room for 180 in the arena • Standing or sitting room for 50 spectators in the lobby • Standing or sitting room for 50 in the community room • Amenities including concessions and restrooms • Heated and accessible viewing options COUNTY ROAD 19 (LABEAUX AVE NE) AND COUNTY ROAD 38 (70TH STREET NE) This year, Wright County will be improving CR 19, between 1-94 and CR 38, and CR 38 between CR 19 and Maclver Ave NE. Improvements will include added lanes, roundabout intersections, curb and turn lanes, trails, landscaping, lighting, and new watermain and storm sewer. Work is expected to begin early summer and be substantially complete late fall. For more information visit: www.csahl9.com. CURFEW FOR MINORS: Under 16: 10:00 p.m. — 5:00 a.m. I Under 18: 11:00 p.m. — 5:00 a.m. Any minor, or parent that allows a minor, to violate curfew hours can be found guilty of a petty misdemeanor for each occurrence. A,lb£rtvi1l£ SPRING/SUMMER 2019CITY NEWSLETTER Smell Town Living. Big City Lila. SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY CANCELLED Due to the recent closing of the Great River Energy garbage burn plant, the cities of St. Michael and Albertville are unable to offer a clean-up day in 2019. However, there are many local options for residents for recycling and waste disposal that are near or lower than normal clean-up day costs. Wright County Compost & Recycling Facility 505 County Road 37 NE Buffalo, MN 55313 Telephone: 763-682-7338 www.co.wright.nin.us/162/compost-recyclin�z-facili!.y -fg ,acility TV's, computers, keyboards, and printers: $20 each Appliances: $20 each Tires: $2-20 each (depending on size) Paints, stains, solvents, varnish (call for pricing and appointment) Needles, sharps and lancets: Free Woodchips and compost: Free Tues 9am to 12pm, Thurs gam to 6pm (closed 12-lpm) 2nl Saturday Sam to 12pm Appointments required for most items. Randy's Sanitation Appliances: $10-25 (depending on item) 5625 Quam Avenue NE Electronics: $20-$65 (depending on item/size) St. Michael, MN 55376 Any size mattress or box spring: $32.76 (tax included) Telephone: 763-972-3335 Furniture items: $22-$30 (depending on items) www.randysenvironmentalseivices.com General waste of 3 ft x 3 ft: $35/per yard Mon - Fri Sam to 5pm, Sat Sam to 12pm Call for other miscellaneous items and pricing. Techmate Accepts all tech items or e-scrap only at no charge. 400 Central Avenue E Laptops and tablets St. Michael, MN 55376 Computers, monitors, keyboards, mice, and printers Telephone: 763-515-3454 Gaming systems, speakers and cell phones www.techmatemn.com Flat screen TVs only (no cracks and no tube TVs) Hours: Mon - Sat 9am to 7pm No appliances accepted. Metro Appliance Recycling Appliances: $15-25 (depending on item) 16403 60`" Street NE Computers and other electronics: 45¢-65¢ per pound Otsego, MN 55330 Pressure tanks: $11 Telephone: 763-441-7211 Small engines: $15435 (depending on item) www.metroappliancerecycling.com Tires off rim: $6.50 each Mon & Wed 9am to 5pm, Fri 9am to 12pm Pickup service available on Tuesday and Thursday - fees apply. B & E Recycling Appliances: $20 ($10 with website coupon) 16501 East Highway 10 Laptops and tablets: Free Elk River, MN 55330 TV's/Monitors: 500 per pound Telephone: 763-441-7211 Mattresses: $20 each www.bandrecycling.com Call for miscellaneous items and see coupons on website. Reminder: Items may only be dropped off during business hours or it is considered illegal dumping. STMA OPEN STREETS / BIKE RODEO Mark your calendars for the Open Streets Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 18. The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the St. Michael City Center, 11800 Town Center Drive. There will be free, fun family activities as well as many vendors. Open Streets events are a nationally recognized initiative to get people moving and walking their local streets. These events will have vendors, food, and fun for the whole family. Visit www.facebook.com/openstreetsSTMA for more details to come. There will be another Open Streets event in Albertville on Saturday, September 7 near Main Avenue NE and Central Park. FYCC FAMILY YOUTH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS FYCC SUMMER ACTIVITIR AT CENTRAL. PARK PENNY CARNIVAL Friday, July 12 10:00 a.m. - Noon POWER OF PRODUCE Thursdays, July 11 to August 29 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. READING IN THE PARK Wednesdays, June 26, July 17, August 7 10:00 a.m. 5959 Main Ave. NE I PO Box 9 1 Albertville, MN 55301 ©CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 1 Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2019 www.d.albertvi1Ie.mn.us 2019 BUDGET AND LEVY In December, the City Council approved a preliminary 2.99% levy increase for 2019 and a budget of $4,497,130. Therefore, the city levy for taxes payable in 2019 is $4,004,731 (General operations $2,075,403, Capital $1,367,473 and Debt $561,855), an increase of $116,413 from 2018. Property taxes are comprised of city, school district, and county tax levies, and all three jurisdictions welcome comment from residents. Residents with questions or concerns regarding the proposed budget are welcome to contact Albertville Finance Director Tina Lannes at 763.497.3384 ext. 102. Where do taxes go? 0.12% REMINDER TO INSPECT YOUR SUMP PUMP SYSTEM! Sump pumps play a key role in homes across our city. For many homes, they can mean the difference between a dry basement or having to deal with moisture and flooding issues. Even during the winter months, many of our homes are very dependent on sump pumps. It is important to make sure your pump is working properly, and it is equally as important to make sure the discharge line is draining properly away from your house (and not directed to your neighbor's property). ■ Debt (Annual General Obligation Bond Payments) ■ General Government (All Other Depts. & Buildings) ■ Public Works (building, streets, etc.) w Economic Development ■ Planning & Zoning ■ Public Safety (Police & Fire) Culture & Recreation (Parks, Library, Senior Center, etc.) Capital Reserves (set aside for future purchases) TRASH/RECYCLE CONTAINERS To help ensure Albertville's neighborhoods remain attractive, please remember that trash and recycling containers should be stored in the garage or in the side or rear yard and screened, if possible, from neighboring properties. EXPLORE YOUR PARKS NIGHT WILL gE FRIDAY, MAY I71 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Save Clakside Park Winter Park Central Park Depot The 10820 Kantar Ct NE 10381 64th St NE 5803 Main Avenue NE gate'! LinwoodPark Villas Park Four Seasons Park 11260 West Laketowne Dr NE 10365 Kali Ave NE 11830 515T St NE CITY NEWSLETTER Alb£rtvilft.E SPRING/SUMMER2019 Smell Town living. Big City CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER! Wednesday, June 5 - Sunday, June 9, 2019 How about five days of fun? Friendly City Days is a great way to start the summer! Thousands of people gather in Albertville each year to enjoy one of the area's most fun events. Event highlights include a carnival with over 30 rides and games throughout the festival. New this year, the carnival will open with a wrist band day along with a Christian hand A Craft Beer Tasting, along with local garage bands, will cap off Thursday evening. Fireworks will light the sky Friday evening. Softball, soccer, and bean bag tournaments will run throughout the weekend, a Classic Car Show will start Saturday along with a Craft And Vendor Fair and several kids activities followed by local baseball teams under the lights. On Sunday, seven area high school marching bands will perform in a Grand Parade with more than 100 units of visiting royalty floats, area groups and local businesses. The Albertville Royalty coronation will follow the activities on Sunday. Pop Rocks, Dirty Word, Red Dirt Road, Standing in Line and Midwest Mayhem are just some of the eight music acts that will perform this year. Albertville Friendly City Days is a great place to meet your neighbors and reunite with old friends! For information, visit: http://albertvillefriendlycitydays.com Albertville will be celebrating its Friendly City Days Garage Sales, June 5-6, 2019. This sprawling, true city-wide garage sale will open the festival at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 5 and run through Thursday, June 6. More than 100 households in Albertville are planning their sales. Residents may extend their sale days if they wish. A list of participating homes will be found on the AFCD website; to make sure you are listed, please register early. Everyone in Albertville is invited to participate. The city-wide garage sale is just the start of the many established and new events planned this year. Come visit Central Park and enjoy what AFCD has to offer. Registration forms are below or on the website www.albertvillefriendlycitvdays.com. Deadline to register is May 17, 2019. The fees this year will be used to expand promotion from St. Cloud through Albertville; there will be no signs this year. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------/ D AFCD Garage Sale Form- Cost $10.00 Name: Address: City: Albertville Tel. # E-MAIL ADDRESS: Circle sale days: Wednesday, June 5 Thursday, June 6 Sale times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Registration Deadline is May 17, 2019 Send $10 check to: AFCD, P.O. Box 162, Albertville, MN 55301 Q/A: E-mail Larry at: LRBoller@gmaLl.com Category (circle): Household Infant & Children Tools Collectibles Would like to be an AFCD Volunteer: Yes No 5959 Main Ave. NE I PO Box 9 1 Albertville, MN 55301 CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 1 Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2019 www.d.alberwille.mmus The City of Albertville is getting ready to party like it's 1919. In September, Albertville will be inviting the Saturday community to join us as we walk back in time to the era when Sent. � Albertville first became a town. Our Centennial Celebration C committee is hard at work trying to put together a fun, family f019 friendly event that the entire community can enjoy. The event will be taking place on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Albertville's Central Park and the newly constructed Lions Club Depot. We're hoping to have an event that everyone can enjoy from live music and games for kids to antique tractors and fireworks. Root beer floats, anyone? The Prohibition went into effect in 1919. If you or your community group would like to get involved, please reach out to Samara Postuma at samarapostuma(@gmail.com. Thursdays, June 13 — September 27 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. - Central Park Each Thursday, June through August, the Lions will sponsor the farmers market beginning at 3:00 p.m. with live music from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. Music will feature local artists playing a wide variety of music. The Lions will offer limited concessions including brats, hotdogs, chips and refreshments throughout the market. The Lions host Special Event Nights every other Thursday through August. During the special June 13 events there will be live concerts featuring June 27 regional bands from 6:00 — 8:30 p.m. This year, July 11 there will be the following entertainment: July 25 August 8 August 22 The Whitesidewalls The Shane Martin Band The 70's Sunshine Band Devon Worley Jake Nelson Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band Classic Car Shows will be on June 20, July 18 and August 15 from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. On August 29, there will be an Antique Tractor Show. These shows are for local collectors to showcase their classics. There is no charge to enter these events and everyone is welcome to attend. The Power of Produce program will also be part of the market. Each child will receive a $2 token to purchase fruits or vegetables at participating vendors from July 11 - August 29. This program is sponsored in part by FYCC, the Albertville Lions, and local businesses. FYCC will also sponsor a Petting Zoo on July 11 from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. and Childrens Band on August 29. Anyone interested in renting booth space during the Albertville Farmers Market should contact LeRoy @ 763.497.3019 or Connie @ 763.497.0145. Interested vendors can also contact us by email at albfarmers(@aol.com to request a registration form. There will be both covered and open vendor space available at the market. CITY NEWSLETTER A�Ib£rtvi E SPRING/SUMMER2019 S-11 Town living. Big City lift. U.S. Postage Paid Permit No 7 Albertville, MN 55301 CITY HALL 5959 Main Avenue NE. PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 763.497.3384 763.497.3210 Fax HOURS Monday -Thursday 7:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson, Rob Olson, Aaron Cocking, John Vetsch, Rebecca Halling PUBLIC WORKS ECRWSS 763.497.3145 After Hours: 763.496.6809 LAW ENFORCEMENT POSTAL CUSTOMER Emergency: 911 Non -Emergency: 763.6 82.1162 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS FYCC: 763.496.6820 SENIOR CENTER: 763.497.8900 LIBRARY: 763.497.1998 RECYCLING Provided by Republic Services: 952.941.5174 STMA SCHOOLS: 763.497.3180 ELK RIVER SCHOOLS: 763.241.3400 POST OFFICE: 1.800.275.8777 CONTACT YOUR silk ELECTED OFFICIALS FEDERAL U.S. Senate Amy Klobuchar Metro Office 1200 Washington Ave S, Rm 250 Minneapolis, MN 55415 Phone: 612.727.5220 U.S. Senate Tina Smith Metro Office 60 Plato Blvd East, Ste 220 Saint Paul, MN 55107 Phone: 651.221.1016 U.S. Representative — District 6 Tom Emmer Metro Office 9201 Quaday Ave. NE, Suite 206 Otsego, MN 55330 Phone: 763.241.6848 STATE MN Senate — District 30 Mary Kiffmeyer 95 University Avenue West Minnesota Senate Building, Room 3103 St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651.296.5655 https://www.senate.mn/members MN House of Representatives — District 30B Eric Lucero 221 State Office Building St. Paul, MN 55155 Phone: 651.296.1534 rep.eric.lucero@house.mn I ICTl1:1! Wright County Commission — District 4 Michael Potter 10 2nd St. NW Buffalo, MN 55313 763.682.7696 Albertville City Council Jillian Hendrickson, Mayor Aaron Cocking Rebecca Halling Rob Olson John Vetsch For contact information, visit the City's website at under Contact/City Council. State Representative Eric Lucero - State representatives serve a two year term serving people within their specific congressional district. They are also responsible for introducing bills and resolutions and serve on committees. State Senator Mary Kiffmeyer- Senators serve a six year term. They represent people within their state in the Senate and part of their job is to write and vote on new laws that are often referred to as "bills."