Loading...
2013 Spring/Summer Issue0 ■ a STMA ICE ARENA 3 FARMER'S MARKET 3 PROPERTY VALUATION 3 COMPOST SITE 3 CITY CALENDAR 4 FRIENDLY CITY DAYS Mark Your Calendar for the 26th Annual Albertville Friendly City Days June 5-9, 2013 Each year numerous charitable groups, with hundreds of volunteers, join together to put on a summer festival in Albertville. Friendly City Days, a major fundraiser for numerous community groups, is a celebration of the start of summer. The event covers 5 days, beginning Wednesday with a city wide garage sale and concluding on Sunday with various tournament championship games. Midwest Rides will bring in their Carnival for the weekend with over 30 rides and games for all ages. Throughout the weekend there will be a wide variety of food, and lots of softball, volleyball, baseball, and hockey to watch. As in previous years, there will be a Pork Chop Dinner Friday evening followed by "32 Below", a very popular regional country rock band. Capping off the night, at dusk, there will be a spectacular fireworks display. Saturday will start with a 5k Run, followed by plenty of kids activities. There will be a pedal tractor pull, a clown and magic show, a kiddie parade, and a radio show. Saturday evening, there will be a Spaghetti Dinner followed by Bingo and two live bands. Sunday there will be a Grand Day Parade featuring up to 7 marching bands, followed by the crowning of Miss Albertville and the tournament championship games. If you are interested in getting involved in the planning of Friendly City Days, or volunteering some time, email event organizers at afcd@ci.albertville.mn.us. For more information check out the event website at www.albortvillefriendlycitydays.com SPRING CLEAN UP DAY The annual spring clean up day will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2013 at the St. Michael Public Works Facility located at 3150 Lander Avenue NE. from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. This event is for Albertville and St. Michael residents, identification will be checked. Items accepted include tires, light bulbs, appliances, furniture, propane tanks and miscellaneous junk. Electronics will be accepted but must be kept separate from other items. There is no charge for batteries, scrap metal, or used oil. Paint and stains will not be accepted. Please visit www.cLalbertville.mmus for a complete price list. FIRE DEPARTMENT AWARDS FLOOD INSURANCE AVAILABLE The City of Albertville has joined over 21,000 communities nationwide that participate in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and are allowed to purchase federally backed flood insurance. As a NFIP participant, Albertville residents now have the ability (should they desire) to purchase flood insurance. For a single-family dwelling, the building coverage limit is $250,000, and the contents coverage is $100,000. Renters can also protect their belongings by purchasing contents coverage. For commercial properties, the building and contents coverage limits are both $500,000. Purchasing and maintaining flood insurance coverage is on a voluntary basis. Residents who are interested in this optional insurance should contact their homeowner insurance agent or provider. SUMP PUMP DISCHARGE Sump pumps are used to remove storm/rain or natural ground water away from your home. While it is easy to forget about these tucked away appliances, many basements and homes are dependent on them to prevent water damage in and around the home. Please make sure your sump pump is properly working and its connections and discharge line are secure and discharging freely to the outside and away from your home. SNOW PLOW DAMAGE If over the course of the winter months, your lawn or mailbox (or other property) was damaged from a City snowplow, please contact Public Works to report the damage at 763-497-3145 and the City will work to provide the necessary repairs. Each year the Albertville Fire Department recognizes the years of service, in five year increments, of its active members. Members with over twenty years of service are recognized annually. The following were recognized at a March 18th City Council workshop by the Mayor and City Council. The Top Caller Award is given to the member who responds to the most calls. This year's recipient has received the award for three consecutive years. The Paul Heinen Above and Beyond Award is given to those who show personal sacrifice and dedication to the department beyond their regular duties. A Certificate of Recognition was given to the Fire Marshall for sacrificing many personal hours to conduct fire inspections to make Albertville a safer place to live and to do business. 5 Years: Firefighter Kyle Anderson Firefighter Dean Eull Firefighter Brad Lawlinger 15 Years: Firefighter Bob Marquette 23 Years: Captain Bill Valerius 31 Years: Firefighter Albert Barthel Paul Heinen Award: Fire Chief Tate Mills 10 Years: Lieutenant Paul Gonsior Firefighter Rob Rich Firefighter Ron Tiernan 22 Years: Firefighter Duane Berning 27 Years: Firefighter Brian Wulff 2012 Top Caller: Firefighter Kyle Anderson Fire Inspection Recognition: Assistant Fire Chief Jay Eull CITY RECEIVES FINANCIAL AWARD The Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting has been awarded to the City of Albertville by the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its comprehensive annual financial report for the 2011 fiscal year. The award represents the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment on the part of City staff. The GFOA established the award program to encourage local governments to prepare financial reports that meet the high standards of the program and to demonstrate "a spirit of transparency and full disclosure" in financial reporting. Mayor Hendrickson recognized City Finance Director, Tina Lannes, at the February 4, 2013 City Council meeting and commended Ms. Lannes on her efforts and hard work to achieve such an award. A copy of the 2011 financial report is available for viewing at City Hall. © CITY NEWSLETTER L 5959 Main Ave. NE I PO Box 9 1 Albertville, MN 55301 �, ertv7l �L` Phone: 763.497ww. 1 Fax: wille n.us 3210 SPRING/ SUMMER 2013 , \ VG ♦ 1 Si www.d.alberwillemn.us Smolt Town Living. Big Clty Life. STMA ICE ARENA TO REMOVE SHEET OF ICE PROPERTY VALUATION NOTICES AND APPEAL PROCESS The STMA Ice Arena will be closed approximately April 8th to June 8th. Periodically there is a need to completely remove the ice to provide relief and mitigation of the permafrost buildup that occurs over the years. During the ice out period, arena staff will be completing a variety of maintenance and cleaning tasks in preparation for the 2013-2014 season Each spring, the Wright County Assessor mails out a Valuation of Real Property Notice informing you of the value and classification of your property. If you believe your property value or classification is incorrect, or have questions regarding the notice, please contact the Wright County Assessor's Office at 763-682-7367. If you are not satisfied with the FARMER'S MARKET COMING BACK TO ALBERTVILLE! The Albertville Lions will be sponsoring the 5th Annual Farmers Market and over 1,000 shoppers attend this event. More than 25 vendors offer their products for sale at the market and are from Albertville and the surrounding area. The market is a great opportunity for area residents to get fresh produce from local growers and also offers a limited variety of food related products. The Albertville Farmers Market is unique in that customers are able to shop under a covered shelter out of the rain and in the shade. The market will run every Thursday from June 13th through September 26th, 2013 with the hours being 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. each Thursday. The Lions will be sponsoring Live Bands every Thursday along with a Car Show & Shine on the 4th Thursday of each month. Enjoy brats, hotdogs, chips, refreshments, and other concessions while you shop. This year's market will again have unlimited booth space. There will be both covered and open vendor space available. Vendors can choose from an 8 x 8 covered booth or a 12 x 12 open booth where they can use a tent cover. Booth space will be offered by the week or by the season. 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 event organizers by email at farmersmarket@ci.albertville.mn.us to request a registration form. The Albertville Farmers Market is located at the Lions Shelter in Central Park just off Main Avenue in downtown Albertville. information provided by the Assessor, you are welcome to attend the Local Board of Appeal and Equalization meeting. The Board will convene at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17th, 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. COMPOST SITE The City of Albertville has a compost site that is open seven days a week that is available to residents of both Albertville and Otsego. Accepted Items: The compost area is exclusively used for organic materials which degrade quickly. This includes grass clippings, leaves, mulch, flowers, weeds, sod and garden waste. Bags must be removed when dumping these items. Small trees less than 3" in diameter, branches, brush, bushes and other natural wood products are accepted and need to be placed in a separate wood and brush pile at the site. Free Items: Black dirt and wood chips are available at the compost site for Albertville residents. City of Albertville staff from the Public Works Department process the compost yearly to create new black dirt. Directions: Turn north onto MaclverAvenue NE from County Road 37. You will go about '/z mile on MaclverAvenue NE until you see the compost sign. Take a left on the gravel/dirt road. Residents are asked to sign in each time they visit the compost site. 5959 Main Ave. NE i PO Box 9 i Albertville, MN 55301 /� jbertvi � � w CITY NEWSLETTER Phone: 763.497.3384 i Fax: 763.497.3210 t SPRING/SUMMER 2013 wwwd.albertville.mn.us ity UF¢. CITY HALL 5959 Main Ave. NE Po Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 Hours: Monday - Thursday 7:00a.m. - 5:30p.m. Phone: 763.497.3384 Fax: 763.497.3210 www.ci.a1bertvi11e.mn.us CITY COUNCIL Jillian Hendrickson - Mayor Larry Sorensen John Vetsch Dan Wagner Rob Olson U.S. Postage Paid Permit No 7 Albertville, MN 55301 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER CITY CALENDAR APRIL / MAY APRIL 1 City Council, 7:00 p.m. APRIL 8 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. APRIL 9 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. APRIL 15 City Council, 7:00 p.m. APRIL 17 Board of Appeal & Equalization, 5:30 p.m. APRIL 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. APRIL 29 Joint Meeting with St. Michael, Albertville & STMA School Board, 6:00 p.m. at St. Michael MAY Spring Clean Up Day, 7:00 a.m. — 1:00 p.m. MAY 6 City Council, 7:00 p.m. MAY 13 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. MAY 14 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. MAY 17 Explore Your Parks Night MAY 20 City Council, 7:00 p.m. MAY 27 City Offices Closed, Memorial Day MAY 28 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. JUNE/DULY JUNE 3 City Council, 7:00 p.m. JUNE 5-9 Albertville Friendly City Days JUNE 10 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. JUNE 11 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. JUNE 17 City Council, 7:00 p.m. JUNE 24 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. JULY 1 City Council, 7:00 p.m. JULY 4 City Offices Closed, Independence Day JULY 8 STMA Ice Arena Board, 6:00 p.m. JULY 9 Planning Commission, 7:00 p.m. JULY 15 City Council, 7:00 p.m. JULY 22 Joint Powers Water Board, 6:30 p.m. Parks Committee, 7:30 p.m. *Please note meetings may be changed or cancelled as needed 9r ALBERTVILLE CITY WIDE GARAGE SALE JUKE 5=81 2013 8:00AM - 5:OOPM START SAVING YOUR GARAGE SALE ITEMS NOW! IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING HAVING A GARAGE SALE THIS SUMMER, THIS IS THE WEEK TO HAVE IT HOW TO PARTICIPATE? FILL OUT FORM BELOW AND MAIL WITH $15 CHECK TO AFCD REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 22ND WHAT IS THE $15 FOR? YOUR ADVERTISMENT IN LOCAL NEWSPAPERS AND AFCD WEBSITE YOUR AFCD GARAGE SALE SIGN PICK UP SIGNS: JUNE 3RD YOUR SUPPORT OF ALBERTVILLE AT CITY HALL 6:00-7:30PM FRIENDLY CITY DAYS RETURN SIGNS: BY JUNE 15TH TO 11096 50TH ST. NE ALBERTVILLE THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR CITY FESTIVAL! www.albertvillefriendlycitydays.com AFCD GARAGE SALE FORM PLEASE FILL OUT AND SEND IN BY MAY 22ND NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONE SALE DESCRIPTION ❑ WEDNESDAY ❑ THURSDAY ❑ FRIDAY ❑ SATURDAY PLEASE CHECK WHICH DAY(S) YOUR SALE WILL RUN ❑ $15 FEE INCLUDED ❑ WOULD YOU LIKE TO BE AN AFCD VOLUNTEER Send completed registration forms and your check to: AFCD, P.O. Box 162, Albertville, MN. 55301 For more information, please contact Mary @ 763-497-3510, evenings after 4:30 pm or by e-mail to mary.bebeau@jbgroup.com.