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2018 Spring/Summer IssueSEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK: APRIL 8-14, 2018 The week is designed to refresh, remind, and educate everyone about the seasonal threats from severe weather and how to prepare for them. It's also a great time to make and practice your emergency plan and build, or refresh, your emergency preparedness kit. Statewide Tornado Drills The most important events during Severe Weather Awareness Week are the two annual statewide tornado drills. These drills are scheduled for Thursday, April 12, 2018 at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will sound in a simulated tornado warning. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses. The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families. //®/ Each day of the week focuses on a different weather safety 1 Monday Alerts and Warnings '69 Tuesday Severe Weather, Lightning and Hail Wednesday Floods Thursday Tornadoes (with statewide tornado drills', Friday Extreme Heat 2018 BUDGET AND LEVY The City of Albertville held its annual Truth -in -Taxation meeting on December 4, 2017. The meeting is held to provide a forum for input and questions from the public regarding the proposed budget and property tax levy. Immediately following this meeting, the City Council approved the 2018 Operations Budget, 2018 Capital Reserves Budget, and the 2018 Property Tax Levy for taxes payable 2018. (continued on page 2) The Operations Budget is for the General Fund accounts for all the day-to-day operations of the City, excluding utilities. The Council adopted a balanced General Fund Budget for 2018 in which the primary funding source is property taxes, consisting of 75% of revenues. The budgeted General Fund operation expenses for 2018 total $3,044,551, which is a 9% or $261,879 increase from 2017. The most significant factors for the increase in operations include: • Increased public safety, including Wright County Sheriff and Albertville Fire Department, for an increase of $49, 996 • General Government, includes operations and maintenance of City buildings, building department, street lights, animal control, employee wages and benefits for an increase of $71,345 • Culture, parks and recreation, including maintenance of fields and parks, employee wages and benefits for an increase of $48,788 • Public Works, including maintenance of roads and sidewalks, employee wages and benefits for an increase of $36, 046 • Building Inspection, including contracted inspections, employee wages and benefits for an increase of $55,704 The City also budgets annually for capital reserves for future capital needs such as road repair, equipment, and other capital purchases. The funding of the Capital Reserves Account allows the City to slowly save for future purchases to avoid borrowing and tax increases for one-time purchases. The City Council adopted the Capital Reserves Budget for 2018 in the amount of $1,015,750, which is an increase of $29,322 or 3% over 2017. The City Council adopted a total levy in the amount of $3,888,318 for taxes payable 2018. The levy is an increase of 2.89% or $109,084 increase from 2017. The total levy includes the General Fund Operations Budget, Capital Reserves Budget, and Debt. Debt levied for 2018 is $831,410, which decreased by $84,635 from 2017. Below is a chart that outlines the allocation of the 2018 tax dollars. 2018 Budget Allocation Culture s, Recreation (Parks, Library, Senior Center, etc.), 8.08% Public Safety (Police !I re), Planning & Zoning, 0.90 Econom Development 0.12% Public Works (building, streets, etc.),13.05% Capital Reserves (set aside for future - -�- -s), 20.97% Debt(Annual General Obligation Bond Payments), 17.05% •nment (All Other Depts. & Buildings),14.51% STMA BOND PROJECTS UPDATE On February 7, 2017 the community voted to approve a $36.1 million bond referendum. Bond projects include improvements in the areas of safety, technology, maintenance, and activities. Superintendent Dr. Ann -Marie Foucault has said that projects are on time, even with the cold weather this winter. Some bids have come in higher than expected, but overall the projects are on budget. Projects that have been completed so far include security entrances at St. Michael -Albertville High School, Middle School East, Middle School West, and Albertville Primary as well as the Middle School West pool updates. The Arena addition, All -Purpose Facility, and High School classroom addition are ongoing projects. The St. Michael -Albertville School District is posting updates including videos on their website, Twitter, and Facebook pages to update the community of the status of all projects. For more information, visit their website: http://www.stma.kl2.mn.us/district/construction-projects. 5959 Main Ave. NE i PO Box 9 i Albertville, MN 55301 ©CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 i Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 www.d.alberwille.mmus Garden Tips Spring is on the horizon and with that, comes the desire to start planting and growing. The Twin Cities growing season lasts about ���` 160 days between median frost dates, but that's plenty of time to grow successfully. Here are some tips for planting from Schulte's _I- Nursery and Greenhouse to make your plantings successful this spring: 1. Get garden soil ready for planting, but don't work 4. Planting trees require a hole 2-3 times the width the soil if it's too wet. If soil sticks to your garden of the root ball. Raise the root ball about 2" higher tools, it's not ready to be worked and can dry into than existing grade. Fill the hole with good soil and hard, dry clumps. Wait for it to dry out more. water well. If planting early and before they leaf out, 2. Wait until after the last frost to plant annuals. The water once a week for the entire season. If trees exception: pansies and violas are frost tolerant are leafed out at planting time, they will need more annuals. attention to watering during the first 2-3 weeks. 3. As soon as the ground can be worked, these cool 5. Plant a tree on Arbor Day - April 27, 2018 season vegetables can be planted: asparagus, beets, radishes, cabbage, onions, broccoli, peas, spinach, potatoes, lettuce, strawberries, and raspberries. Another suggestion, this time from Wright County Master Gardener Bonnie Stromberg, is to have a soil test done through the University of Minnesota. Testing costs between $15-20 and packets can be obtained from the Master Gardeners Extension office in Buffalo. This gives you a better understanding of the soil type and if there is anything that needs to be amended, so you can plant and grow successfully. WESTWIND PARK Westwind Park will be getting a facelift in 2018. The City of Albertville has IMPROVEMENTS received a matching grant in the amount of $150,000 for improvements to Westwind Park. Preliminary design has been started for this project and the total cost for the park improvements is estimated to be approximately $347,000. Park improvements will include a boardwalk, new play equipment, a shelter, benches, green space, sand play area, and more. Construction is slated to start mid- summer with completion by fall. LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION MONDAY, APRIL 16, 6:30 P.M. - CITY HALL Residents should have received the estimated market valuation for their property. If a property owner believes the 2017 estimated market value and/or classification to be incorrect, please contact the Wright County Assessor's Office at 763.682.7367. If you are not satisfied with the information provided by the Assessor, you are welcome to attend the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting. The Board will convene at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, April 16 in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 5959 Main Avenue NE. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to question and contest the assessed value of their property. A,lb£rtvi11£ SPRCITY NEWSLETTER ING/SU MER2018 Smell Town Living. Big City Lila. CHECK YOUR TOILET Toilets are the kind of appliance in your home that you don't put much thought into... until something goes wrong. Although your toilets usually do not require a whole lot of maintenance, there are a few things you can do to keep them working properly and catch problems before they become an issue. Listed below are 5 toilet maintenance tips for homeowners: 1. Don't use your toilet as a garbage can. Toilets are only designed to only handle human waste and toilet paper. Things that do not belong in a toilet: • Avoid flushing paper towels • Q-tips CLO • Women's products •Cleaning wipes • Dental floss • Any other bathroom products 2. Inspect your toilet for leaks. Anytime you are cleaning your bathroom, take a minute to inspect your toilet for any signs of leaks. Look for stains or wet areas around the toilet as well as on the waterline that connects to the toilet from the wall. Water leaks undetected can cause major damage. 3. Test for leaks with food coloring. About once a year you can check for leaks in your tank on your own. To do this, add about six drops of food coloring to your tank and let it sit for 30 minutes. When you return, check your toilet bowl and check to see if the water has changed color. If it has changed, you have a leak which should be fixed or repaired by a licensed plumber. 4. Check the water shut off valve. You should check the shut off valve about once a year. To test the shut off valve, simply turn the knob to ensure that it is working properly. A faulty knob might need to replaced. 5. Make sure the fill valve is working properly. The fill valve is located in your toilet tank and is responsible for refilling your tank with water after it has been flushed. If you're having problems with your toilet, remove the tank lid, flush the toilet, and make sure after the tank has refilled that the fill valve has completely stopped dispensing water. If it doesn't and you cannot fix the problem on your own, please contact a licensed plumber. 6. Water Usage. To conserve water, you may want to purchase a water saver toilet not to exceed 1.6 gallons per flush. Non -water conserving fixtures and leaks will increase your water usage which results in higher water bills. STMA OPEN STREETS / BIKE RODEO Mark your calendars for the Open Streets Bike Rodeo on Saturday, May 5. 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 well as many vendors. Families �1✓ DfiV will have the opportunity to purchase discounted bike helmets for $5 each for their children (while supplies last). 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 8, 2018 near Main Avenue NE and Central Park. 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 2018 www.d.alberwille.mmus The following safety tips were provided by Sergeant Schaap with the Wright County Sheriff's Office: THEFT AND SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY The Wright County Sheriff's Office would like to remind you to keep your vehicles secured. When your vehicle is unattended, keep valuables out of them. The majority of thefts from _ �,kFRiF� vehicle reports the department receives, the items are taken from unlocked vehicles. With / warmer weather ahead that means many will spend more time outdoors. Residents with garages should close their overhead garage doors overnight to avoid any possibility of opportunistic theft. If anyone sees any suspicious activity, please call the Wright County hr coJ Sheriff's Office (911) to report it. O� PACKAGES AND MAIL If you are expecting any valuable packages delivered to your residence, do not leave them outside unsecured for an extended period of time. If you are expecting a valuable package and will not be home to receive it, contact the courier to see if an alternate drop option is available. Criminals look for checks and documents with your personal information in the mail to steal. If you have outgoing mail, a secure option would be to utilize a US Postal Service Collection box near you (Visit the United States Postal Service website to locate a collection box near your residence — https://tools.usps.com/go/POLocatorAction.actic ). If you witness any suspicious activity near mailboxes in your neighborhood, please report it to the Sheriff's Office. INCREASED TRAFFIC With summertime comes an increase in traffic on the roadways. Whether you are hitting the open road to go on vacation, running to and from events in the area, or just running errands, we want you to get there safely. Make sure you are practicing safe driving habits and using your seatbelt! In April 2018, the Sheriff's Office will be working in partnership with the MN State Patrol on their "TZD Safe Roads Program". TZD Safe Roads program works to increase local involvement in traffic safety issues in communities around Minnesota. Deputies will be working a distracted driving campaign in April of 2018 with the MN State Patrol. GOING ON VACATION? If you are heading out of town this spring/summer and want the Sheriff's Office to provide extra patrol, please call 763- 682-1162 (Wright County Sheriff's Office Administration). A bulletin in the computer system will be initiated and the deputies working the area can check your property. CURFEW FOR MINORS Under 16: 10:00 p.m. -5:00 a.m. 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. FYCC SUMMER ACTIVITIES Activities will begin the week of June 11 and run through August 30. Visit www.myfycc.com for activity dates, times, ® and registration or email FYCClnformation@gmail.com. Here are just a few examples of FYCC programs: • Reading in the Park FTCCm• Power of Produce • the Spot • Touch of a Truck • Movies in the Park A,lb£rtvi11£ SPRCITY NEWSLETTER ING/SU MER2018 Smell Town Living. Big City Lila. FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, June 14 - September 27 3:00 - 7:00 p.m. Central Park Each Thursday, the Albertville Lions will sponsor 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 at the farmers market throughout the season. The Lions will host special event nights every other Thursday through August. During the special events there will be live concerts featuring regional bands from 6:00 — 8:30 p.m. This year, there will be the following entertainment: June 14 The Whitesidewalls June 28 The Shane Martin Band July 12 Devon Worley July 26 Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band August 9 The Castaways August 23 Rhino The Lions will also sponsor Classic Car Shows on June 21, July 19, and August 16 from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. On August 30, the Lions will sponsor 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. 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 5 to August 30. This program is sponsored in part by FYCC, the Albertville Lions, and local businesses. FYCC will also sponsor a petting zoo on July 5 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. and Movie in the Park on August 2 and August 30. 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. CELEBRATE THE START OF SUMMER! Wednesday, June 6 - Sunday, June 10, 2018 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 that will run 4 of the 5 days. 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 several kids activities followed by local baseball teams under the lights on. Sunday, several area high school marching bands will compete in a grand parade along with over 100 units of visiting royalty floats, area groups, and local businesses. The Albertville Royalty coronation will follow the activities on Sunday. Pop Rocks, Mitch Gordon and the Unleaded Band,The Shalo Lee Band, Standing in Line, and Shane Martin are just some of the 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 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 2018 www.ei.alberwille.mn.us SAVE EXPLORE YOUR T14E PARKS NIGHT DATE • WILL BE FRIDAY MAY 18! 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Oakside Park Westwind Park 10820 Kantar Ct NE 10687 Kalland Dr NE Linwood Park Villas Park 11260 West Laketowne Dr NE 10365 Kali Ave NE Four Seasons Park 11830 51 st St NE FREE Seedlings! 7.00 p.m. - Tree Pruning Seminar Winter Park 10381 64th St NE 50TH STREET CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN IN 2018 Beginning this summer, the County will be closing 5011 Street NE (CSAH 18) from Barthel Industrial Drive NE to Naber Avenue NE for reconstruction. The approximately 1- mile segment of road will be reconstructed to an urban highway with turn lanes, curb and gutter, and a new pedestrian trail on the south side of the road. The project will also include roundabout intersections at Barthel Industrial Drive NE and at Naber Avenue NE. For more information on the project or to sign up for electronic project updates visit the Highway 18 Construction webpage at: http://www.co.wright. mn.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=839 Albertville will be celebrating its Friendly City Days, June 6-10, 2018. This sprawling, true city-wide garage sale will open the festival at 8:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 6 and wind down on Saturday, June 9. More than 100 households in Albertville are planning their sales. Not every garage sale will be open all of the days or hours. 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.albertvillefriendlycitydays. . Deadline to register is May 18, 2018. The fees this year will be used to expand promotion from St. Cloud through Albertville. cut here ------------------------------------------------------------------------ AFCD Garage Sale Form- Cost $10.00 Name: Address: City: Albertville Tel. # E-MAIL ADDRESS: Circle sale days: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sale times: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. June 6-9, 2018 Registration Deadline is May 18, 2018 Send $10 check to: AFCD, P.O. Box 162, Albertville, MN 55301 Q/A: E-mail Larry at: LRBoller@gmail.com Category (circle): Household Infant & Children Tools Collectibles Would like to be an AFCD Volunteer: Yes No CITY NEWSLETTER A�Ibcrtvi £ SPRING/SUMMER 2018 S-11 Town living. Big City lift. FIRE SERVICE AWARDS & DEPARTMENT UPDATE On Monday, February 5, fire fighters from the Albertville Fire Department were recognized. Special 2018 service awards were presented to Jake Kreutner for 5 years of service; Kyle Anderson, Dean Eull and Brad Lawinger for 10 years of service; Paul Gonsior and Ron Tiernan for 15 years of service; and special recognition was given to Bill Valerius for 28 years of service and Albert Barthel for 36 years of service. Kyle Anderson received the "Top Caller Award" and Gerald Gerads was recognized with the "Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award". The Albertville Fire Department responded to 338 calls in 2017, 184 of those calls being within Albertville. This was an increase of 62 calls compared to 2016. Fire fighters attended 3202 hours of training and donated 1482 hours of volunteer service to the community. Both Fire Chief Eric Bullen and Assistant Fire Chief Tate Mills received certificates as Fire Investigation Technicians from the International Association of Arson Investigators. Fire Chief Eric Bullen was recently selected as an alternate for the Board of Directors for the Minnesota State Fire Chiefs Association for Region 8- North Suburban, treasurer/secretary of the Metro Chief Fire Officers Association and has completed his last class for the Director of Emergency Management Certification through the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. The Albertville Fire Department will be looking into purchasing a new fire engine 11 in 2019. Thank you to all of Albertville's Firefighters! SMOKE ALARM AND CARBON MONOXIDE -gERTVI�� ALARM REQUIREMENTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS P F FIRE Smoke and Carbon Monoxide (CO) alarm calls have been keeping the Albertville Fire Department very busy over the last few months. The majority of these calls are found to be false alarms caused by old batteries being used in the alarms or old (expired) and faulty alarms. There has also been an increase in fire injuries and deaths throughout the State recently, both from fire and carbon monoxide incidents. Please see the recommendations from the Albertville Fire Department, based on guidelines from the National Fire Protection RESIG Association (NFPA). More information can also be found by visiting the NFPA's website at www.nfpa.org/smokealarms. 5959 Main Ave. NE i PO Box 9 i Albertville, MN 55301 CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 i Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 www.d.albertville.mmus SMOKE ALARMS: ✓ Smoke alarms should be placed in every bed- room, outside all sleeping areas, and on every level of the home, including the basement. ✓ Interconnected smoke alarms offer the best pro- tection; when one alarm sounds, they all do. ✓ Essentially, there are two different types of smoke alarms: ionization and photoelectric. An ionization alarm is typically more responsive to a flaming fire, such as a pan fire while cooking. A photoelectric alarm is typically more responsive to a smoldering fire, which might occur where a lighted cigarette is dropped on a sofa. Combina- tion smoke alarms have ionization and photoelec- tric capabilities. o The Fire Department recommends in- stalling either combination alarms, or both types of alarms, in bedrooms, as well as throughout the home. ✓ Whatever type of smoke alarms you choose, make sure they are listed by a qualified testing laboratory. ✓ Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button and make sure everyone in your home knows what they sound like. ✓ If an alarm "chirps" to warn that the battery is low, replace the battery right away. o Replace all batteries every 6-months. ✓ Replace all smoke alarms when they are past the expiration date listed on the unit or when they do not work properly when tested. This includes alarms that use 10-year batteries and hard -wired alarms. The NFPA recommends changing smoke alarms after 10-years. CARBON MONOXIDE (CO) ALARMS: ✓ CO alarms should be installed in central locations of the home, on every level, and outside each sleeping area. Fire Code states that they shall be within 10 feet of every bedroom. ✓ Follow the manufacturer's instructions for placement and mounting height. o The Fire Department recommends using an outlet mounted alarm with a battery backup. ✓ The Fire Department recommends using stand-alone CO alarms with a digital readout, not combination smoke/CO alarms. o This will help residents and the Fire Department know which system they are dealing with if they alarm. ✓ Choose a CO alarm that has the label of a recognized testing laboratory. ✓ Test CO alarms at least once a month to make sure they are working properly. ✓ Replace CO alarms according to the manufacturer's instruc- tions or if they do not work properly when tested. Most alarms have an expiration date listed somewhere on them. o The life span of some CO detectors may only be 3-5 years before they need to be replaced. ✓ If the audible trouble signal sounds, check for low batteries. If the batteries are low, replace them immediately. ✓ The Fire Department recommends getting CO alarms with a digital readout. If the CO alarm goes off, check the digital reading to see what the CO levels may be. This information is useful to the Fire Department when you call 9-1-1. ✓ If you need to warm up a vehicle, remove it from the garage immediately after starting it. Do not run a vehicle or other fueled engine or motor indoors, even if your garage doors are open. Make sure the exhaust pipes of a running vehicle are not covered with snow. ✓ During and after a snowstorm, make sure vents for the dryer, furnace, stove, and fireplace are clear of snow build-up. 2018 ELECTIONS Primary Election Day: August 14, 2018 General Election Day: November 6, 2018 In 2018, there will be multiple offices up for election such as: • U.S. Senator (2) • U.S. Representative • Governor & Lt. Governor • Secretary of State • State Auditor • Attorney General • State Representative • County Commissioner (2) • County Attorney • County Sheriff • County Auditor/Treasurer • City Councilmembers (2) • Mayor • STMA & Elk River School Board members HIRING: ELECTION JUDGES The City of Albertville is in need of election judges for the 2018 Primary and General Elections. Election judges are responsible for many aspects of the Election Day process including directing voters and maintaining order, signing voters in, registering voters, and instructing voters on how to mark their ballots, both on election day and the weeks leading up to Election Day. Serving as an election judge is a great opportunity to learn about elections and also to serve the community. It is a paid position, including the two hours of required training, and employers are required to give employees time off of work if they wish to serve as an election judge. Election judges must take an oath of service and can still vote either on Election Day or by absentee ballot. A variety of shifts are available to accommodate schedules. In addition to being a registered voter, election judges must be able to read, write, and speak English and also must declare a party affiliation. Election judges cannot be related to anyone on the ballot. If you're interested in applying to be an election judge, you can find an application at: opportunities/. If you have questions, please contact the City Clerk's office at 763.496.6801. POLLING LOCATION & VOTING HOURS Albertville's polling location will once again be at STMA Middle School WEST, 11343 50th Street NE in the Gym. Voting hours on each Election Day are 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Residents may also take advantage of early voting 46 days prior to each election at City Hall. Absentee voting for the Primary Election is July 2 — August 13 and for the General Election from September 24 — November 5. City Hall hours for voting are Monday —Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., closing daily from 12:00-12:30 p.m. CANDIDATE FILING FOR CITY COUNCIL SEATS The City of Albertville will have 2 council seats (four-year terms) and 1 mayoral seat (two-year term) up for election in 2018. Filing dates are July 31-August 14, 2018 and must be done in person during City Hall business hours. The cost to file is $2. Candidates must be eligible to vote in Minnesota, have not filed for another office, 21 years of age, and have maintained residency in Albertville for 30 days prior to the General Election. Candidate names will be placed on the November 6, 2018 General Election ballot. TENANT OCCUPANCY/TENANT FINISH PERMITS Any new commercial tenants occupying a building space are required to complete a tenant occupancy permit. Any alterations to a tenant bay also require a tenant finish permit. These permits are needed to maintain safety, fire, building, and ADA standards as well as to ensure the tenant use is compatible. Please call the City at 763.497.3384, extension 103, with questions. 5959 Main Ave. NE i PO Box 9 i Albertville, MN 55301 mCITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 i Fax: 763.497.3210 SPRING/SUMMER 2018 www.d.albertville.mmus ROYAL ACTIVITIES On the evening of June 11, 2017 the Albertville Royalty Program crowned 7 new Ambassadors for our friendly City of Albertville. They have spent their year volunteering within the community and traveling to dozens of parades and communities representing Albertville. Not only have they represented the community selflessly, and with steadfast dedication, but they have also helped to extend the volunteerism of the program without their titles as part of the Beyond the Crown Initiative. Haley Rogers was crowned Miss Albertville alongside Albertville Princesses Lilly Roberts and Naomi Peterson. Beside these three incredible young women are four truly special juniors. They are Junior Commodore Lane Armstrong, and Junior Misses Aubrielle Poff, RaMya Beck, and Gabby Crowell. Logging over 2,200 miles on their award winning float, this year's court has visited over 30 different cities sharing with each and every one, our friendly city spirit and the countless things that makes being a resident of Albertville so special. Some of the favorites this year were the Cokato Corn Carnival and Swanville Mid -Summer Carnival. Other favorites included Red Wing where the royalty spent the night camping, Northfield Defeat of Jesse James Days with the bank raid reenactment, and Anoka's Halloween Parade. The royal court is honored to have partnered and volunteered with the Albertville Lions at a variety of events this year, donated food to the Hanover Food Shelf, partnered with FYCC at activities, and throughout the community at dozens of additional opportunities. With this platform and the newly established Beyond the Crown Initiative, the royal court was able to feed hundreds of deserving families at all of the Twin Cities Ronald McDonald Houses, support Ava Huggins at the Vision Walk, local families through the Hope in Hearts Walk, and Officer Besser's Memorial Fund, along with donating time and money to St. Jude's Research Hospital, Gillett Children's Hospital, and the Children's Cancer Research Fund. Spring a Clean=Up SATURDAY, MAY 5 7:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m. St. Michael Public Works 3150 Lander Ave NE St. Michael Must bring I.D.! Albertville & St. Michael residents only. There is no charge for batteries (car and marine batteries ONLY, no household batteries) and bicycles. Fluorescent Bulbs $1.00 Electronics — Keep Separate BBQ Grills $2.00 TV's, Monitors, Laptops, $20.00 Treadmills Computers, DVD Appliances $ l 0.00 Players, Printers, $ l 0.00 Receivers, Copiers, etc. Upholstered Chairs $15.00 Tires/Wheels: Couches $30.00 ATV or Motorcycle Tires $1.00 Mattresses/Box Springs $25.00 Passenger tires (on or off $1.00 (eac Recliners $30.00 Light truck tires $2.50 Hide -a -beds $50.00 Semi -truck or tractor (call for prices) Misc. junk - level pickup $50.00 Small Engine: box/small trailer Snowmobiles, Misc. junk - level pickup $75 00 snowblowers, $5 00 cab/large trailer lawnmowers, weed whips, chainsaws The following will NOT be accepted DURING clean-up day: clothing, hazardous waste (paints, stains, solvents), and oil. Oil, oil filters, and anti -freeze may be dropped off by Albertville and St. Michael residents at the year-round drop at St. Michael Public Works by the compost site. The drop is located outside of the compost entrance and no key is needed to access the drop site. A,lb£rtvill£ SPRING/SUMMER 2018CITY NEWSLETTER In Smell Town Living. Big City Lila. CITY HALL 5959 Main Avenue NE. PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 763.497.3384 763.497.3210 Fax www. c HOURS Monday -Thursday 7:00 a.m. — 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson, Rob Olson, Aaron Cocking, John Vetsch, Walter Hudson PUBLIC WORKS 763.497.3145 After Hours: 763.496.6809 LAW ENFORCEMENT 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 U.S. Postage Paid Permit No 7 Albertville, MN 55301 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY CALENDAR APRIL/MAY JUNE/JULY AUGUST/SEPTEMBER Apr. 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m. June 4 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Aug. 6 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Apr. 9 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. June 6-10 Friendly City Days Aug. 13 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. Apr. 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. Jun 11 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. Aug. 14 Primary Election Day Apr. 16 Board of Appeals, 6:30 p.m. June 12 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. Aug. 16 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. City Council, 7:00 p.m. June 18 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Aug. 20 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Apr. 23 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. June 25 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Aug. 27 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. Apr. 30 Joint Governance Meeting, 7:00 p.m. July 2 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 3 City Offices Closed, Labor Day May 7 City Council, 7:00 p.m. July 4 City Offices Closed, Independence Day Sept. 4 City Council, 7:00 p.m. May 8 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. July 9 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. Sept. 10 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. May 14 Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. July 10 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. May 18 Explore Your Parks, 6:00-8:00 p.m. July 16 City Council, 7:00 p.m. Sept. 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m. May 21 City Council, 7:00 p.m. July 23 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Sept. 24 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. May 28 City Offices Closed, Memorial Day Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m. May 29 Water Board, 6:00 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:00 p.m.