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2021 Fall Issue o wlqwts• 2021 FALL ISSUE F 03 Drought Monitor 04 Call BeforeYou . r. 11-94 Construction Update Albertville08 Royalty 09 Truth In Taxation Meeting ♦ . `C"rtvi1144E 12' Vi I 14E] •- 13 :�.� . . untv Ter 15 Pet Requirements Albertville Friendly City Days Residents of the Year - Gordy & Theresa Berning --� jy Special congratulations to Gordy and Theresa,lifelong STMA ` 'T r residents on their recent award of'Albertville Friendly City Days a. Residents of the Year.' PIK V3 1 - Gordy is from Albertville and Theresa is from St.Michael—and both stayed in the area after high school."I went to work at my dad's shop,Don's Auto,right out of high school,"Gordy said in a recent interview. Don's Auto has been family owned for 68 years.Gordy and Theresa's daughter and son in law took it over in 2020. Gordy and Theresa married in 1977 and settled into their home near St.Albert's where they raised their four children,Tom,John, Karen,and Kevin.The couple's nine grandchildren all live in or near the STMA area which is a gift for the semi-retired couple. While many things have changed in the area,their love for each "Theresa says we're fully retired but we're both still working at other,their family,and the community hasn't. the shop.We aren't going too far,"Gordy said. "I guess we got it for being in the community and doing things In addition to running Don's Auto,Gordy spent 30+years on in the community,I was kind of surprised because I felt like there the Albertville Fire Department and the couple was involved at were others more eligible than us but it was a true honor.We Church of St.Albert's. really appreciate the award and this community." Truth in Taxation Meeting Set: See Page 9 for Details. CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR RETIREMENT' Albertville Firefighter Bill Valerius joined the Fire Department on April 10, 1990 and retired 31 years later,to the day. During his thirty-one years of service, Bill served time as both a lieutenant and a captain. We are grateful for his years of service and wish him well with his retirement. A,lb£rtvi)l£ =� 5ma•town uNng_erg ary uh. / CITY Fir-,LL - 5959 Main Avenue NE,PO Box 9,Albertville,MN 55301 763.497.3384 1 Fax:763.497.3210 1 www.ci.albertville.mn.us ERTV CITY HALL HOURS ,CITY HALL Monday-Thursday 1 7 am-5:30 pm Closed daily from 12-12:30 pm CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson,Aaron Cocking, City Meeting Calendar Bob Zagorski,Walter Hudson,Rob Olson •CITY COUNCIL rvIEETING PLANNING COMMISSION Held the first and third Monday of the month,7 pm Rick Anderson,Paul Buhrmann, John Hayden,Blair Huggins,Stacee Smith • PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING PARKS COMMITTEE Held the fourth Monday of the month,7 pm Leroy Berning,Larry Boller,Tim Guimont,Andy Swanson . PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING ARENA BOARD MEMBERS Held the second Tuesday of the month,7 pm Aaron Cocking,Kari Dwinnetl,Walter Hudson, .ARENA BOARD MEETING Tim Lewis,Larry Sorensen,Keith Wettschreck Held the second Monday of the month;6 pm PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 763.497.3145 1 After Hours:763.496.6809 11822 63rd Street NE,Albertville,MN 55301 Notary Available SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT A notary is available at City Hall Mon.-Thurs.,7 am to 5:30 pm 763.497.3384 x 132 1 11728 63rd Street NE,Albertville,MN 55301 *Reminder,please do not sign document before coming into City Hall+bring a photo id" 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 , E of Albertville STMA ICE ARENA 763.497.6749 1 www.ci.albertville.mn.us 6050 LaBeaux Avenue NE,Albertville 5898 Lachman Avenue NE,Albertville,MN 55301 763-497-4211 1 acehardware.com FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS FYCC:763.496.6820 1 www.myfycc.com Mon-Fri'\� Crow River Senior Center:763.497.8900 1 www.crowriverseniorcentercom •• •' Great River Regional Library:763.497.1998 1 www.griver.org Recycling provided by Republic Services:952.941.5174 h„ ISD#885 STMA Schools:763.497.3180 1 www.stma.kl2.mn.us , — TWi III ISD#728 Elk River Schools:763.241.3400 1 www.isd728.org 7 Post Office:1.800.275.8777 1 www.usr)s.com Wright County Government Center:763.682.3900 1 co.wright.mn.us FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WE CARRY ALL THE BEST BRANDS )� V For advertising opportunities,call 763.551.3705 in outdoor power equipment and bar-b-que grills PRIME' or email community(aprimeadvertising.com r� r 5T/HL® aoVER,5 —E DE5 GN primeadvertising.com. V ��yi�rnrr� ©Copyright 2021,City of Albertville and Prime Advertising 9 Design,Inc.All rights reserved.No part of this publication may be reproduced,stored,or transmitted in any form or by any means without Big ire—Egg 1 r written permission of the publisher.Printed in the United States of America.This publication is a ® „s.wm.,e�.m�, m� TRAEGEW community service and the City of Alberti itie and Prime Advertising b Design,Inc.do not make any warranty of any kind with regard to the services or products of the advertisers herein.The City of Albertville and Prime Advertising&Design,Inc.do not assume any responsibility or liability for any of the content within this publication and for any errors or omissions to such content and reserve Stop in todayand check out our • the right to not publish any material.The costs of the publication are offset by the advertisers.Prime Advertising&Design,Inc.is in control of the advertising content of this publication. of • GRILL & PATIO •- Drought Monitor Shows Continued Expansion of Extreme Drought In Minnesota STNIA LEVY PUBLIC Posted on co.wright.mmus:August 19,2021 INFORMATIONAL The U.S. Drought Monitor has released its weekly report on drought conditions in Minnesota.While no areas in the state ALL ARE WELCOME! showed marked improvement,the classification for Wright County remained unchanged.Almost all of the county remains September 21 in the D3 category(Extreme Drought)with the very southern • portion of the county designated at D2(Severe Drought). Unfortunately,more of Minnesota (8.07 percent)moved into the MW Auditorium D4 category(Exceptional Drought).The U.S. Drought Monitor began in 1999 and this summer is the first time any portion of Minnesota has been in the D4 category. October To see the last several weeks of the Drought Monitor map and how it has progressively gotten worse for Wright County and MW Auditorium much of the state,go to the Wright County MN Facebook page and follow the page for alerts, news and information. October U.S. Drought Monitor 7 • Minnesota HS PAC I� qw Church of St. Albert The Catholic Church in the Heart of Albertville Come and See us! Fr.Joe Zabinski Parochial Administrator Mass Times onfession Ti s Saturday 4pm Wed 8-8:30am Sunday 9am Sat 2:30-3:45pm Tue&Wed 7:30am Sun 8-8:45am droughtmonitor.unl.edu Fall Parish Festival TLC Family :q Sept 18 1 5.10pm Faith Formation BBQ,outdoor movie,& Begins Sept 26 IT'S HER My daughter's classroom is a warm and 500 card tournament! Everyone needs nurturing community filled with caring,creative _3 Sept 191 10am-2:30pm a little TLC! TIMETOteachers who get to know who she is on an Food Trucks, Raffle& Register on our website RIVE!TH individual level.Join the Goddard Family! Silent Auction Items! or give us a call. 50%OFF FIRST MONTH'S TUITION!* Cots of Family Fun! details on our website ALBERTVILLE 11 612-438-2595•Goddardschooi.com - Day of Reflection Intant through Pre_K Nov 20 1 9-12:30pm Encounter Christ through THE Prayer!Adoration!Talks! GODDARD SCHOOL' FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT 11400 57th St NE,Albertville • 763-497-2474 —' 'OH—.1d b, Gd-d(-fl he aoo ly.Somep g sapply.Not va ltl n y rear.Nk p' 03S2g21T SPI i SMo p nylntlepen1 churchofstalbert.org '�S _ r n d nce q t vain G k dnc P g d q yvarv. G dd b Sy 1. Inc.p g Atl nuEGeo dt d 1105689©G2021 $low low Call Before you Dig!! www.dps.mn.gov That corner of your yard–you know,the one that gets all that RAS IVER southern light–would be a great place for a garden,you think. IJust flowers,nothing complicated.You'll only be digging about rdEANi i six or eight inches down,so you probably won't hit anything re pnesoffl. important,right? Give enlargency law in Mi it's Me MOVE OVER ' MOVE OVER •' FLASHING LIGHTS— respondersIT'S THE LAW Emergency g on the shoulder •.. have got yourback.D•you Minnesota's Ted Foss Move Over Law was named in honor of the State Patrol trooper who was killed while on the shoulder of 91 in Winona111 traveling .The law states: • When on •.• with two or • drivers must keep over one • stopped ambulance,emergency vehicles with flashing lights activated • construction vehicles and towWrong.Underground utilities such as natural gas can run just • Reduce speed if unable to safely move over a lane. inches from the surface–and hitting one with a shovel could be deadly.And it's not just natural gas.You could hit a power Failing• totake these actions '" ' line,too–and how would you feel if that caused,say,an entire who provide hospital or your whole neighborhood to lose power?You could exceed$100. be putting others at risk as well as yourself. If not a gas or power line,you very likely could hit your internet line.Given our dependency on everyday internet service to run MN Department of home businesses,take online classes and attend Zoom meetings, a severed internet line could be disastrous. Plus,you'd never hear Natural Resources Releases the end of it if your family couldn't watch Netflix or YouTube.l 2021 Waterfowl Handbook Fortunately,you can eliminate the guesswork(and The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources(DNR)has obey the law!)by calling 811 or visiting the Gopher released its 2021 Minnesota Waterfowl Handbook,which includes ` State One Call website(gopherstateonecall.org). the dates and bag limits for the teal,duck,and goose season,as It's a free service that sends someone to well as a listing of changes to the statewide waterfowl regulations. locate utilities within two business days of contacting them. Print copies of the handbooks are available at any DNR area office or can be viewed/downloaded as a PDF document that can be found here:dnr.state.mn.us/hunting/waterfowl/index.html Text Scam Involving MnDOT Making Its Way to Phones Across the State PPark Dental 1 Posted on co.wright.mn.us:August 12,2021 Albertville-St. Michael The Minnesota Department of Transportation is warning residents of a scam that is using MnDOT as the sender of a fraudulent text message asking people to provide personal information for driver's license waiver Convenient morning and evening hours evaluations.MnDOT has nothing to do with driver's Doctor-owned, locally loved licenses(that would be the Department of Public Safety) and MnDOT would never ask for personal information in 11091 Jason Ave NE,Suite 3,Albertville,MN 55301 a text.People are being warned not to open that link if 763-497-2822 1 parkdental.com they receive such a text. ' •e Zipper Merge Article by MnDOT(state.mn.us) WHAT IS A ZIPPER MERGE? SO I'M SUPPOSED When a lane is closed in a construction zone,a zipper merge TO MERGE LATE? occurs when motorists use both lanes of traffic until reaching Yes!As you see the"lane the defined merge area,and then alternate in"zipper"fashion closed ahead"sign and into the open lane. traffic backing up,stay j in your current lane up �pf ZIPPER MERGE VS. EARLY MERGE to the point of merge. p,.When most drivers see the first"lane closed ahead"sign in a Then take turns with work zone,they slow too quickly and move to the lane that will other drivers to safely continue through the construction area.This driving behavior and smoothly ease into - can lead to unexpected and dangerous lane switching,serious the remaining lane. ;{i ' crashes and road rage. Don't worry about being "Minnesota nice."When Zipper merging,however,benefits individual drivers as well traffic is heavy and _ as the public at large.Research shows that these dangers slow,it is much safer C decrease when motorists use both lanes until reaching the for motorists to remain defined merge area and then alternate in"zipper"fashion into in their current lane the open lane.Watch a brief video about how it works here: until the point where - youtube.com/watch?v=ZcPby71TNCO. traffic can orderly take BENEFITS turns merging. l i • Reduces differences in speeds between two lanes WHEN NOT TO DO • Reduces the overall length of traffic backup by as much THE ZIPPER MERGE as 40 percent When traffic is moving at highway speeds and there are no • Reduces congestion on freeway interchanges backups,it makes sense to move sooner to the lane that will • Creates a sense of fairness and equity that all lanes are remain open through construction.The bottom line is to merge moving at the same rate when it is safe to do so. 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Edina Realty Edina Realty ee,k, a a, wava�a,a Mortgage r Shelly Matuska °' Jaclyn Prall Jeffrey Stephens Managing Broker Title Closing Manager Mortgage Consultant-NMLS 400831 763-221-7050 763-271-5520 1 612-743-7315 shellymatuska.etlinarealty.com edinarealtytitle.com edinarealtymortgage.com shellymatuska@edinarealty.com jacklynprallQedinarealtytitle.cam jeffreystephens(tedinarealtymortgage.com Q Monticello & Buffalo Offices And the Surrounding Areas EXCEPTIONAL BUFFALO:763-682-3434 MONTICELLO:763-295-3456 PROPERTIES 311 10th Ave.S EdinaRealty.com 9240 Hwy.25 940 Q Fall 2021 1.94:M•PI•C­.to Cl..r tw License Center Reminding Public of Drop Box Option for License Tab Renewals The Wright County License Center would like to remind people that the county has drop boxes for license tab M n Dot provides "`"•` • renewals.At the end of each month,there tends to be �. a rush of residents looking to renew their tabs-either Update on I-94 „y„ inside the Government Center by appointment or walk Construction up or at the walk-up window on the south parking deck of the Government Center-creating longer lines and All traffic impacts are tentative and weather wait times for customers. dependent.For real-time travel information in ..w License Center staff has seen the usage of the drop boxes this project area or anywhere in Minnesota ...• ti visit 511mn.org or dial 5-1-1. � decline during the summer,but want people to be aware that the drop boxes are available and most tab requests are Motorists are advised to follow posted speed limits;fines are processed and mailed within one day to give those who use up to$300 in work zones.Reduced speed limits are in effect the drop box the ability to have their tabs mailed to them through November, free of charge and receive them within three days. LANE CLOSURES ST. MICHAEL TO ALBERTVILLE: There is a secure drop box/mail slot at the front entrance to the Government Center in downtown Buffalo that can Through Mon.,November 1,2021 be accessed 24/7,as well as a drop box inside the building The left lane on the WB 1-94 local access road is closed between that can be accessed during regular business hours.If you the Wright Co.Rd.37 entrance ramp and the Wright Co. prefer to drop off your tab renewals and be on your way in a Rd.19 exit ramp matter of couple minutes,that option is available to you. Mon.,April 12 through November,2021 Wright Co.Rd.19 is reduced to a single lane in both directions between Wright Co.Rd.37 and the 1-94 bridge Mon.,March 29 through September,2021 Hwy 241 is reduced to a single lane in both directions between 1-94 and Oakwood Pkwy. LANE ALTERATIONS ST.MICHAEL TO ALBERTVILLE: M��� Thu.,June 17 through October,2021 EB 1-94 lanes separated between Wright Co.Rd.19 and Hwy 241 ��• Note:Both the left and right lanes continue on eastbound 1-94 past St.Michael.Only the right lane gives access to exits at Co.Rd.19 and Co.Rd.37 in Albertville. Visit mndot.gov/04-mg-clearwater STMA Creat River Regional Library for the latest information. 11800 Town Center Drive NE St.Michael,MN 55376,763.497.1998 The St.Michael-Albertville-Hanover library has many events scheduled for the coming months!Check out their website griver.org/tocations/st-michael for details and registration. Some Upcoming Events: � • 1000 Books by Kindergarten • Book Character Pumpkin MidWestOne • Storytime with Ms.Trish! Decorating Contest! Rock Photo Holder • Fall Book Sale Bank® Fall Take and Makes • Awesome Magical • National Piano Month Halloween Show Simply better banking Mobile Sign Shop New Hours beginning January 1,2021: Monday-Thursday 10 am-7 pm,Friday 10 am-5 pm, ..7.3114 � MidWestOne.bank I Member FDIC Saturday 9 am-1 pm •- ..- a Discover the GA Advantage! City of Albertville's New Website is Up 00 O O R'EA°ERs" t Er . and Running 1 � � The new website has been months in We Albertville Community! the making,as the City has worked • to revamp the site to offer residents, � businesses and visitors a more user- / •1 Guardian Angels friendly, interactive,and convenient site. SENIOR COMMUNITY Check out ci.albertville.mn.us for the new resources and Engel Haus capabilities of the website which include: • Better navigation of site Vibrant Senior Living! • ADA compliant • A platform that is sizable for smartphones and mobile devices. Call Today!763-498-4594 We would love your feedback or suggestions on how we 5101 Kassel Ave NE,Albertville,MN can continue to improve communication and information guardianangelsmn.orgo via the new site. Please contact Kris Luedke,City Clerk,at kluedke(aci.albertville.mn.us or 763.497.3384 x101. Commemorative Coin available t to GWOT Veterans co.wright.mn.us1218/veteran-services In recognition of the 20th Anniversary of the 9/11 attacks and subsequent Global War on Terrorism (GWOT),the Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs has created a commemorative coin as an expression of appreciation to Minnesota Veterans who have served MOHAWK since that fateful day.These coins are a limited edition and available for a short time. Minnesota GWOT Veterans are invited to ' •' register for this free coin by visiting: bit.ly/GWOTvetcoin ' Coins will be distributed by County Veterans Services Lefebvre's , . ase Officers during the next two months. a r e t Excluding promotional MDVA GWOT COINS "Your Total Floor Store Since 1986" products,labor and stocked items. 763.441.4181 Coupon must be 9310 Parrish Ave NE,Otsego presented at the www.LefebvresCarpet.com time of the order. Post 9/�1d &GWOT --- ---------- 90jiVeterans , G,kWb)alWar r 44l, Carpet I .•r Floors 11 Ceramic ig., Luxury Vinyl Tile I Fall 2021 New Cities. Countless Memories. Endless Friendly Joy Shared. io More Months of Opportunities. During this year's Friendly City Days festival,a selection team During their time of service,the group has enjoyed meeting choose six new faces to represent our Friendly City across new friends and spending time with those we knew before, Minnesota and the surrounding area.Selected June 13th were, at events such as FYCC's Reading In The Park, National Night Miss Albertville Sydney Rogers,daughter of Russ and Lori. Out,and during Concert in the Park,and look forward to Albertville Princess Kiley Anderson,daughter of Joe and Bridget. countless more opportunities and events upcoming in and Junior Miss Albertville Nora Dougherty,daughter of Brian and around Albertville.This month the 2021-2022 court will host Anna.Junior Miss Albertville Maci Lindenfelser,daughter of Matt our 11th annual Make A Wish Queen for a Day giving a special and Kari.Albertville Junior Commodore Sebastian Sao-Rojas,son young girl the opportunity to have a day all about her filled with of Esteban and Tania and Junior Miss Albertville Evelyn Knotek, princesses,parades,and pampering along with visiting a handful daughter of Kelle and MikaL of communities,and volunteering their time through our Beyond The Crown Initiative at area non-profits and those impacting the A few short days after,selection the 2021-2022 family was off state and beyond. on the"Friendly City On Wheels,"their award-winning float. It is atop this the court strives to make an impact everywhere they On behalf of the 2021-2022 Albertville Royalty go sharing the friendly spirit of our community far and wide as well as learning about the people and places that make up our Family and Directors, we are grateful for all neighboring cities and communities.So far it has taken us to the support we receive from our community new places like Willmar, Fairfax,and Woodbury and continued groups and neighbors and could not be our deep connection in places such as Buffalo, Hopkins,and of course St.Michael. prouder and more honored to represent you to our best ability over this coming year. Thank you for giving us this opportunity! Call a licensed sales agent today! 7_0) Dan Pfeifer , 763-310-7627 (TTY: 711) Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. humano.com/dfeifer t 1 facebook.com/DanPfeiferInsurance Y0040 GHHJJPEN21 C .- Truth In Taxation Meeting Has Been Set • The citizens of Albertville are invited to attend the City's truth in taxation public hearing to discuss the proposed t7 2022 budget and property tax levy om Monday, December 6 6:15 pm at City Hall In September,the city proposed a preliminary levy increase of 4.99%.Therefore,the city proposes a$4,532,792 levy for taxes payable 2022. Albertville's 2022 debt service budget has increased from NOW HIRING 2021 by$4,804.The general fund operations budget has increased by S210,835(which includes capital outlay)for Outdoor Rink Attendants! a net levy increase of$215,639 or 4.99%.The levy funds debt,capital and the services provided by the city. Included Applications are now being taken through October 20,2021 in the 2022 budget is anticipated Local Government for attendants for the City's outdoor ice rinks. Aid of approximately S115,251,which will assist with Applicants must be 16 years or older. Flexible scheduling may infrastructure expenses. include afternoons,evenings,weekends and holidays. The 2022 property taxes are comprised of city,school Contact FYCC at 763.496.6820 or Cit Hall district,and county tax levies,and all three jurisdictions host City public hearings and welcome comment from residents. at 763.497.3384 for more Information. Residents with questions or concerns regarding the proposed budget are encouraged to contact Albertville Applications can be found on City's website: Finance Director Tina Lannes at 763.497.3384 in advance ci.albertville.mmus of the hearing. i' Now Hiring . 11008 61st St. NE, Albertville 763-777-9426 13635 Northdale Blvd, Rogers 763-657-1195 Visit • • • or • - information. T Mobile TM Fall 2021 9 What Every Snowbird Needs to Know Before Going South Article Credit:araglegal.com, www.travelers.com/resources/home/safety TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOUR HOME FROM THIEVES Put motion-sensitive exterior lights and interior lights on timers and set them to come on at varying times to discourage prowlers. Make sure your alarm systems are working and activated. C t`. PROTECT YOUR PIPES TO AVOID WATER DAMAGE r BY TURNING OFF YOUR WATER SUPPLY If a pipe bursts or leaks while you are away,it could cause CI ,. significant damage.Consider completely turning off the water supply if you will be away for an extended period of time. • The City of Albertville charges$35.00 to Shut Off+$35.00 to Turn On per each occurrence.No utility billing will be _ processed for the time you are away • The basic minimum charge for 0.00 water usage is approximately$43.99/month • A 48 Hour notice is requested for each Shut Off and Turn On **if your home is protected by a fire sprinkler system,make sure that you DO NOT turn off the water to this system** PREVENT YOUR HOME FROM APPEARING UNOCCUPIED If you have turned off the water supply,drain your pipes of all water by opening the faucets,and flush your toilet to clear the Forward your mail,stop newspaper delivery,and ask a friend to water from the tank and bowl. pick up items that may be left at your door.Arrange for someone to remove snow after storms.Avoid posting travel plans on You may wish to hire a licensed plumber to complete these social media sites,as potential thieves can use that information steps.The plumber can also confirm that the pipes have been to learn when your house will be vacant. fully drained by blowing compressed air through the pipes. 1 � KEEP YOUR HOME AND PLUMBING WARM IF Henningson "Understanding Your Needs, YOUR WATER SUPPLY STAYS OFF & Snoxell LTD. Protecting Your Rights" Lower the heat.Your home will be empty, so don't pay to keep it warm and cozy s„�.rvxl ^1 1 It 1,} service-Integrity-Leadership while you're away.Turn your heat down—don't turn it off completely or your pipes may freeze.Most experts recommend 763.560.5700 1 hennsnoxlaw.com you keep your thermostat above 55 degrees. 6900 Wedgwood Road,Suite 200,Maple Grove UNPLUG ELECTRONICS Congratulations . . Disconnect small appliances,TVs and computers from power outlets before leaving on your trip.Although unlikely,electronic equipment could be damaged in a severe storm.You'll also save money by unplugging unneeded devices that are using energy. Steve Graffunder MarkSteffenson Jeffrey Berg Craig Dokken MAKE YOUR.HOME UNATTRACTIVE TO PESTS Banking Business Litigation Family Law Business Litigation Inspect your home for openings that animals could use to enter. Check weather-stripping,insulation and exterior doors and windows to ensure no major deficiencies are present. jib A 1. BE READY FOR EMERGENCIES James Snoxell Tifanne Wolter Susan Peterson-Lerdahl Notify the police department that the property will be vacant, Business Litigation Family Law Estate Planning and provide emergency notification numbers. 10 1 •- .• _- 5. Keep Grass Clippings Out of the Street Mowing or blowing grass clippings in the street is a violation of Albertville City Code Section 5-1-5.Clippings are a public nuisance that obstruct the free flow of water in the natural waterway,public street drain,storm sewer,gutter,or ditch. Yard waste may be brought to the compost site 24 hours a day,seven days a week.The compost site is located north of } County Road 37 as you head east to Otsego.Turn left on MacIver d, i �f• Avenue NE from County Road 37 until you reach the compost ;,. sign and gravel road,turn left. You may bring grass clippings,leaves,mulch,flowers,weeds, �' sod,and garden waste.Bags must be removed when dumping a' these items.Small trees less than 3"in diameter,branches,brush, bushes and other natural wood products are also accepted. el A AC,WC Fall Clean Up Tips CALL THE TOP-DOG.► DO:Reduce or discontinue use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and herbicides.Consider natural or slow-release And We'll Come Running to Your Rescue alternatives instead that feed plants slowly and evenly over the growing season. No matter the treatment,always apply as directed and avoid overuse. v Sales v Residential DON'T:Unnecessarily treat your lawn with multiple treatments of nutrient-heavy fertilizers. v Service v Indoor Air Quality DO: Dispose of grass clippings properly,or better yet,leave the clippings on your lawn to release nutrients back into the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . soil.Be mindful of topsoil and sediment running off during • Financing available landscaping or construction projects. DON'T:Allow topsoil and other debris contaminates to •After hours/emergency service available enter our storm water system. • Upfront competitive pricing DO:Take a moment to sweep or rake leaves and branches •308 Google&181 Facebook 4.8 Stars out of the street in front of your house. DON'T:Left in the street,they can clog storm drains, • • • . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • • • • • • contributing to localized flooding.When washed into nearby lakes,rivers and streams via storm drains or ditches, the leaves become a major source of phosphorus,the Get to know us better! nutrient that allows algae to bloom in the summer. p Am— Dispose of leaves by composting them in your yard or {Call 763-684-3965ana bring them to the city's compost facility. Visit dezielhvac com DON'T:Put leaves and yard waste in the regular garbage, and never dump them in wetlands or buffer areas,next to ponds,or in rear yard ditches— it's illegal! Consider reducing your workload by using a mulching We have been monitoring lawn mower to mulch leaves into your yard. It is less time virus and have''" 'precautions. intensive than raking and the shredded leaves act as a The health of our •families,and the ' natural fertilizer during the fall- health of our • and their families is of •st importance to FaIL 2021 Pedestrian Safety Education dot.state.mn.us/peds/safety-education.html Everyone plays a role in keeping our roadways safe. Responsible and positive behaviors help people arrive home safely. WHEN DRIVING Stop for people • Stop for people crossing at every intersection,even those without crosswalks or stop lights • Look in all directions before turning Watch for people walking at all times • Scan the road and sides of the road ahead for pedestrians • Look carefully behind your vehicle before backing up, especially for small children Avoid distracted and aggressive driving • Never pass or drive around a vehicle that is stopped for pedestrians NATIONAL DAY OF SERVICE AND REMEMBRANCE • Obey speed limits and come to a complete stop at stop signs WHEN WALKING PATRIOT Look before you cross • Look across all lanes for moving vehicles before proceeding P,,F A"At Make yourself visible to drivers • Stand clear of buses,hedges,parked cars or other obstacles before crossing • When possible cross in a well-tit area at night Avoid dangerous and distracted behaviors • Don't solely rely on traffic signals;look for vehicles before crossing • Always walk on the sidewalk;if there is no sidewalk, walk facing traffic Crosswalks P R I M C Drivers must stop for crossing pedestrians at marked crosswalks and at all intersections without crosswalks or ADVERTISING + DESIGN , stoplights. • Pedestrians must obey traffic-control signals at all Fully Charged 00intersections that have them. / C? a Pedestrians must obey pedestrian control signals. Creative vd Vehicles stopped for pedestrians can proceed once the Powerhouse r pedestrian has completely crossed the lane in front of the stopped vehicle. Fueled by passion and all 1 ® Pedestrians must not enter a crosswalk if a vehicle is integrity,we build %' approaching and it is impossible for the driver to stop.There partnerships,find _ is no defined distance that a pedestrian must abide by before solutions,and move ' entering the crosswalk;use common sense. businesses forward. 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This new building will host most offices including the drivers The Wright County Government center will open its doors license center,administration,planning and zoning,veteran January 2022. services,and records office.Once the campus is complete in 2022,all offices will be within an 8-mile radius. P . AI 10iff or Lands " . •a supply - - Event vision of Pl�sod Companies.Inc www-plaistediandscapesupply.com Saturday,October 30th • am to Noon teamingThe City of Albertville,FYCC Building and Parking Lot FYCC is up with localbusinesses to host = r ' Community Halloweenfor • of ages. Please wear your • and dress warm as there will be indoor and outdoor activities including: Music -Many fun Game J, FriendlyFamily • • Prize if Haunted House -Straw Maze r� Hay Rides -And much more... VISIT OUR OUTDOOR II ❑� SHOWROOM❑� Rn Migh..y 169 � •_�ti..• l Fall 0221 Recorder's Office to Offer Land Notification Alerts Started Sept. i As of Wednesday,Sept.1,Wright County residents can receive notifications from the Wright County Recorder's Office by signing up to get free Land Notification Alerts.This service will alert property owners of activity that may be possible property fraud —when someone illegally uses someone else's name or records related to their property for financial gain.Mortgage/ real estate fraud is a growing crime in Minnesota and around the country and monitoring your property records is a way to Compost Facility prevent this type of crime. The Albertville compost site is available 7 days a week,24 hours The Land Notification Alert warns property owners when a day,to Albertville residents.The area is exclusively used for documents are recorded against their personal name of organic materials that degrade quickly.This includes grass business.Each time an alert is triggered,that individual receives clippings,leaves,mulch,flowers,weeds,sod,and garden waste. an email providing an update to any activity. Bags must be removed when dumping these items.Small trees This is a free service that requires no follow-up after the initial less than 3"in diameter,branches, brush,bushes and other sign-up.You will need an email account with Google or Yahoo natural wood products are accepted and need to be placed in a and you will receive an email only when a document with the separate wood and brush pile at the site. name you provided is recorded in the official real estate records. "Contractors who perform tree and brush services for hire are Participants can unsubscribe from this service at any time. not permitted to use the site.No dumping of stumps,oversized To sign up for Land Notification Alerts,click: tree trunks,lumber,rocks,clay,spoils from excavation,concrete landnotify.co.wright.mn.us/Ins.app.The link will allow people bituminous or any other non-organic material. Dumping of to sign up for the service now and went live Sept.1.Those garbage,petroleum products,chemicals,electronic equipment, with questions are encouraged to contact the Wright County appliances,and other inorganic items is prohibited. Recorder's Office at co.wright.mn.us/195/Recorder or by - calling 763.682.7357. 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While City pet licenses are no longer required,pet �. owner must still: • Have proof of rabies vaccination for all cats and dogs over the age of six months old. • Provide dogs and cats with some type of identification. Identification allowed include microchips,tags or collars with contact information and phone number(s)inscribed on it. • Apply for a Commercial Kennel license if they have more than two dogs.(A pet owner may have three dogs if one or more are service animals as defined in the City ordinance.) New Skate Park is • Adhere to all City Code requirements relating to Animal Control. Almost Complete The City of Albertville contracts with the City of Monticello for Construction of a new skate park and basketball animal control. Please contact their Animal Control Authority at court at Central Park has started.The new facilities 612.859.6989 and/or Wright County Sheriffs Office by dialing will be located at the corner of Lander Ave NE and 9-1-1 if you require assistance with an animal. 58th Street NE,on the west side of the KMC Dance studio. COMMON ISSUES Construction of the skate park is now complete and the basketball court construction has started. Dogs At Large: No dog shall be allowed by its owner to run at large and the While the park is still under construction and not officially dog owner shall: open for use,we will keep status updates posted on • Confine the dog to the owner's property by training, the City's website ci.albertville.mn.us.The project is fencing,or leashing. slated for completion in the Fall of 2021. • When in public places,such as a school,playground or park, have the dog on a leash,chain,or cord of not more than six feet and in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the dog at all times. • While in all other places,such as on a public street or in an automobile,have the dog in the custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the dog at all times,and Curious what have and keep said dog under control. +� m Dogs Disturbing the Peace: your hOiiie It shall be unlawful for any ,rift would sell for? person to own or keep a dog which shall by any noise, ��� �«������ � Contact me today for your unreasonably or excessively disturb the l(Ihl� FREE HOME peace and quiet of any VALUATION person in habitual barking including king wh ch s �A — defined as barking or crying for repeated intervals of at least three minutes with one y BILL minute or less of interruption. � D7 HAUSMANN Such barking or crying a% • - 1 must also be audible off of the owner's or caretaker's premises.Repeated barking or crying due to harassment or injury to the dog or a trespass upon the premises where the dog is located Cell 612.868.6450 shall not be a violation of -•inarea Ity.com the City Code. 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