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2016 Spring/Summer IssueGUARDIAN ANGEL'S "ENGEL HAUS" GROWS FASTER THAN EXPECTED It's been 18 months since the Guardian Angels facility, Engel Haus, opened in Albertville. The first assisted living community to make its home in Albertville, the 63 apartments hit capacity this past October, an entire year before projected. The nonprofit Christian organization currently is home to nearly 70 residents and has over 60 employees. The German-themed senior home that has both independent living and memory care, is lively and pleasant to visit with a lot of community support. "We had a great response from the community," Engel Haus administrator Andrea Erickson said during a recent tour. It was such a great response that Guardian Angels Board of Directors has already begun preliminary discussion on phase two in Albertville. continued on page 2 FIRE SERVICE AWARDS The Albertville City Council recognized the following members of the Albertville Fire Department for their years of service: Shawn Olson (10 years), Eric Sovis (15 years), and Steve Long (20 years). Tim Daly was presented a recognition of retirement for his 15'/2 years of service to the department. Jacob Kreutner received the Top Caller Award r" tad\ 4 for responding to the most calls .`� and Brad Lawinger received the Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award for service beyond regular duty. Listed left to right. - Back row. Chief Eric Bullen, County Commissioner Mike Potter, Councilmember Walter Hudson, Tim Daly, Paul Gonsior, Tate Mills, Councilmember Rob Olson, Councilmember Larry Sorensen, Representative Eric Lucero. Front row. Mark Driste, Shawn Olson, Steve Long, Albert Barthel, Jacob Kreutner. continued from page 1 Engel Haus residents have enjoyed being a part of the Albertville community from hosting their own garage sale during Friendly City Days to hosting nearly 60 children from 12 plus daycares for trick or treating this past Halloween. The newest change is that the senior living community has now begun to work with the St. Michael - Albertville School District. "We've had bands and choirs in before, but we're truly looking at ways we can do intergenerational projects together," Erickson said. Aside from organized cooperative projects and events, Engel Haus hosts Kaffee and Kuchen [German for coffee & cake] each day from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. It's a time for anyone in the community to come in and join seniors for a coffee hour. And a treat of course. "Engel Haus is known for its food," Engel Haus Community Outreach & Marketing Coordinator Jay Jay Chan explained. The coffee hour is complimentary and all of the community is welcome to attend anytime. "What really sets our community apart is having the Guardian Angels name and community and the options for transitional care, nursing home care, and adult daycare," explained Erickson, noting that the Guardian Angels name is very respected when it comes to senior living communities and the various options of care. "Needs are always changing and our current residents always take priority when needs do change," Chan said. Currently Engel Haus is at capacity, but needs constantly change so there are revolving occupancies. Call Jay Jay Chan for the latest on openings: 763.498.4594. Every day: Kaffee and Kuchen 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m, All are welcome. Upcoming Events at Engel Haus: April 11: Twins Home Opener Party at 3:10 p.m. game time April 19: Crow River Senior Center Choir performance June 9: Albertville Friendly City Days Garage Sale site June 12: Albertville Friendly City Days parade 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 2016 www.d.alberwille.mmus FARMERS MARKET Thursdays, June 16 - September 29 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Central Park Each Thursday the Lions will sponsor live music from 5:00 p.m.— 7:00 p.m. Music will feature local artists playing a wide array of music. The Lions will offer limited concessions including brats, hotdogs, chips, and refreshments at the farmers market throughout the season. Special event Thursdays will be June 23, July 28, and August 25. During the special event nights, there will be live concerts featuring regional bands from 6:00 p.m. — 9:00 p.m. There will also be a craft and vendor fair on these special event nights. I . i f I I I June 16, July 21, and August 18. The Lions will also sponsor a classic car show. On June 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 anyone is welcome to attend. Anyone interested in renting booth space during the Albertville Farmers Market should contact LeRoy at 763.497.3019 or Connie at 763.497.0145. Interested vendors can also contact albfarmers@aol.com to request a registration form. There will be both covered and open vendor space available at the market. spring cfeanup 2016 SPRING CLEANUP DAY Saturday, May 7 St. Michael Public Works Facility 3150 Lander Avenue NE 7:00 a.m. —1:00 p.m. Rain or Shine Available to Albertville and St. Michael residents only, please be sure to bring ID showing your Albertville or St. Michael address. Prices for specific items will be listed on the City's website as they become available. Please no hazardous waste. FAMILY YOUTH COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS STMA OPEN STREETS Saturday, September 10 Near Central Park and Main Avenue NE These 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.m ffycc. com for more details to come. READING IN THE PARK Wednesdays, June 15 - July 27 9:30 a.m. Guest readers will read stories every Wednesday at Central Park and each child will receive a free book. A,lb£rtvill£ SPRING/SUMMER 2016CITY NEWSLETTER Smell Town Living. Big City Lila. AFCD FIRE DEPARTMENT OPEN HOUSE Saturday, June 11 • 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon Events included at the open house will be Wright County Sheriff/K9, medical helicopter, Allina ambulance, blood drives, kitchen fire safety trailer, spray hose, Gonzo the Clown, AFD trucks, and of course, hot dogs! do ALBERTVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT UPDATES In 2015, the Albertville Fire Department, which consists of 1 full-time Fire Chief and 31 volunteer firefighters, had 256 calls with 159 of them being in Albertville and the majority of the remainder in Otsego. Currently, the City of Albertville provides fire service to the western section of Otsego. This service contract arrangement has been in place for many years and discussion has just begun between the two cities on the possibility of forming joint ownership, similar to the way Joint Powers Water is run. Albertville has benefited from the financial investment that comes from Otsego, which covers about 40% of the fire department budget annually. In the same respect, Otsego depends on Albertville for the fire coverage, as they do not have a Fire Department of their own. The City of Otsego also receives fire coverage from Rogers and Elk River. The discussion of joint ownership has just begun. Earlier this year the two cities received grant money to study shared services, which is currently underway. The process is expected to be lengthy and no change will happen this year. EXPLORE YOUR PARKS NIGHT Friday, May 20 • 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. EXPLORE YOUR LOCAL PARKS AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS: Oakside Park • 10820 Kantar Court NE Winter Park • 10381 641h Street NE Westwind Park • 10687 Kalland Drive NE Linwood Park • 11260 West Laketowne Drive NE Villas Park • 10365 Kali Avenue NE Four Seasons Park • 11830 51st Street NE 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 2016 www.d.albertville.mmus CANDIDATE FILING FOR CITY COUNCIL The City of Albertville will have 2 council seats (four year terms) and 1 mayoral seat (two year term) up for election in 2016. Filing dates are August 2-16 during City Hall business hours and must be done in person. 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 before the General Election. Candidate names will be placed on the November 8, 2016 General Election ballot. ALBERTVILLE FRIENDLY CITY DAYS - Celebrate the Start of Summer! Wednesday, June 8, 2016 - Sunday, June 12, 2016 The 29t" Annual Friendly City Days is planned to start on Wednesday and finish on Sunday evening. Wednesday Friday Saturday Sunday Garage Sales Garage Sales Garage Sales Carnival Carnival Carnival Grand Day Parade at 1:30 Thursday Pork Chop Dinner Kids Entertainment Crowning of Miss Albertville Garage Sales Live Band, "Trip Wire" Craft and Vendor Fair Carnival Fireworks Classic Car Show Craft Beer Tasting 3rd Lair Skateboard Stunt Show Battle of the Bands Live Band, "32 Below" Visit the website at www.albertvillefriendlycitydays.com for the latest information on events. _ cut here ---------------------------------------------------------------- AFCD Garage Sale Form -Cost $15.00 Registration Deadline: May 27, 2016 Name: Address: City: Albertville Telephone Number. Circle Sale Days: Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday SALE TIMES: June 8-11, 2016 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. PICK UP SIGNS: June 6, 2016 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. at City Hall Send $15.00 Check to: AFCD, PO Box 162, Albertville, MN 55301 Questions: Call Mary 763.497.3510 (after 5:00 p.m.) or email mary.bebeauCaibgroup.coIn Describe Items: CITY NEWSLETTER .A\1b£rtvi11£ SPRING/SUMMER 2016 Smell Town UA,g. Sig City lift. 2016 ELECTIONS In 2016, Minnesotans will vote for U.S. President, U.S. Representative, State Senator, and State Representative. Other offices on the ballot include County Offices, City Council, and School Board. Primary Election: August 9 General Election: November 8 STMA Middle School West Cafeteria STMA Middle School West Gym Voting is open 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. NO EXCUSE ABSENTEE VOTING A law passed in 2013 allows anyone to vote absentee, not just those who can't make it to the polls. Before the new law, Minnesotans voting absentee had to attest that they would be physically unable to get to their polling places because of travel, illness, or other specific reasons. Now there is no excuse necessary. Absentee voting is available 46 days ahead of each election by mail or in person. Applications can be found online and submitted via mail, email, or fax. Absentee voting dates are: Primary Election General Election June 27-August 8 September 26-November 7 City Hall hours for voting are Monday -Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. closing daily from 12:00-12:30 p.m. Absentee voting is also available the Saturday before each election on August 6 and November 5 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. If you need to register to vote, you can do so at the same time as absentee voting, but please be sure to bring appropriate identification of which a list can be found at www.mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us. NOW HIRING: ELECTION JUDGES It's a big election year, not just nationally, but locally too. for the upcoming primary and general elections. The City of Albertville is currently hiring election judges Election judges are responsible for many aspects of the Election Day process including directing voters, maintaining order, signing voters in, and registering voters, 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 voting. 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 apply online: 'Ittp://www.ci.albertville.mn.us/job- opportunities/. 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 2016 www.d.alberwille.mmus MALL OF ENTERTAINMENT UPDATE In January, various media outlets reported that a Marriott and Sony Pictures themed hotel and entertainment center [Mall of Entertainment] would be coming to Albertville, with construction beginning in 2016. To date, the project has been discussed only in general terms. No permits for development or construction have been applied for. In concept, the Mall of Entertainment would be on 18 acres of land in northwest Albertville and includes a 50,000 square foot entertainment center, 275 room Marriott Hotel, 50,000 square foot waterpark, and restaurants. A development such as the Mall of Entertainment could very much compliment the area's existing retail and commercial businesses and trigger more development in the northwest corner of Albertville. Further discussion with the developers is expected late this spring. The city has a specific webpage relating to the development and information will be added as it becomes available. Visit www.ci.albertville.mn.us/mall-of- entertainment. ICE ARENA UPDATE The St. Michael -Albertville School District is pursuing the possibility of a special bond election in the winter of 2017 to seek voter approval for an addition to the ice arena and other district needs. Prior to the special election, the School Board has approved a Capital Projects Task Force to research and prepare recommendations of district facility needs that are identifiable, necessary, and timely that would warrant voter approval. In addition to the Capital Projects Task Force, the St. Michael -Albertville Ice Arena Design Committee is now in place and has already had several meetings and tours of area arenas. The committee is comprised of two members from each entity: Albertville, St. Michael, Youth Hockey, and the STMA School District. Their role is to make a recommendation to the Ice Arena Board as far as what is needed. The goal is that the early 2017 bond election would allow time for a well -researched capital improvement bond proposal to take place as well as an engaged, informed discussion. This would also allow the new superintendent, who is to be hired, time to settle into the position. The School Board will need to authorize a capital improvement bond election no later than November 21, 2016 and will be based upon proposal, need, and reasonable cost. A\lb£rtvill£ SPRCITY NEWSLETTER ING/SU MER2016 Smell Town Uvieg. Big City Ufa. PRSRT STD CITY HALL 5959 Main Avenue NE. PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 763.497.3384 763.497.3210 Fax WWW.c11 HOURS Monday -Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson, Rob Olson, Larry Sorensen, John Vetsch, Walter Hudson PUBLIC WORKS 763.497.3145 After Hours: 763.496.6809 POLICE 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 COMPOST FACILITY The compost site is open seven days a week. You can bring grass clippings, leaves, mulch, and garden waste. Branches, brush, bushes, and other natural wood products less than 3" in diameter are also accepted. The compost site is located on the west side of Maclver Avenue NE about a half mile north of CR 37. 3 COMPOST SITE - n Maciver Ave sz�a s 6Ulh S U.S. Postage Paid Permit No. 7 Albertville, MN 55301 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER LOCAL BOARD OF APPEALS AND EQUALIZATION Monday, April 18 6:00 p.m. City Hall If a property owner believes their 2016 estimated market value and/or classification to be incorrect, or has questions regarding the notice, 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 meeting is an opportunity for residents to question and contest the assessed value of their property. STREETLIGHT OUT? If you notice a streetlight in your neighborhood that is not working, please contact Public Works at 763.497.3145 and provide your name and number along with the address of where the streetlight is located. KEEP YOUR DISCOUNT If you currently receive an electronic utility bill and have changed your email address, please call the Utility Billing Department at 763.497.3384 ext. 105 to update your email to continue to receive the discount.