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2022 Spring Issue t 'I? e' NG ISSUE03 1 Local Board of Appeal . Equalization 04 1 Fire Department of AlbertvilleBudget 0: 1 AlbertvilleRoyalty Update AlbertVille09 1 Recycling Property111 Severe Weather Awareness 32 1 15 1 County '... 37 Construction The City of Albertville Welcomes Advanced Volumetric Alliance Advanced Volumetric Alliance(AVA) is located east of Kadler Avenue and south of 70th Street. AVA is constructing a 137,300 square-foot manufacturing plant upon an approximately _ --T - 33-acre site.The manufacturing plant will build — premanufactured modular homes and is estimated to bring 130 jobs to the City of Albertville within the first five years. MORE INFORMATION For additional information about the AVA project, visit = landform.net/ava-in-albertville. 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LITY MALL 5959 Main Avenue NE, PO Box 9,Albertville, MN 55301 AL13ERTVILLE 763.497.3384 1 Fax:763.497.3210 1 www.ci.albertville.mn.us CITY HALL CITY HALL HOU' Monday-Thursday 1 7 am - 5:30 pm Closed daily from 12-12:30 pm - CITY COUNCIL City Meeting Calendar Mayor Jillian Hendrickson,Aaron Cocking, Bob Zagorski,Walter Hudson,Rob Olson •CITY COUNCIL MEETING PLANNING COMMISSION Held the first and third Monday of the month,7 pm Rick Anderson, Paul Buhrmann, • PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING John Hayden,Blair Huggins,Stacee Smith Held the fourth Monday of the month,7 pm PARKS COMMITTEE • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Leroy Berning,Larry Boller,Tim Guimont,Terrill James, Held the second Tuesday of the month,7 pm Andy Swanson,Lauryn White •ARENA BOARD MEETING ARENA BOARD MEMBERS Held the second Monday of the month,6 pm Aaron Cocking,Kari Dwinnell,Walter Hudson, Tim Lewis, Larry Sorensen, Keith Wettschreck *3-i W PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT Notary Available 763.497.3145 1 After Hours:763.496.6809 A notary is available at City Hall Mon.-Thurs.,7 am to 5:30 pm. 11822 63rd Street NE,Albertville, MN 55301 *Reminder, please do not sign document before coming into SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT City Hall+ bring a photo id* 763.497.3384 x 132 1 11728 63rd Street NE,Albertville, MN 55301 LAW ENFORCEMENT Emergency:911 1 Non-Emergency:763.682.1162 FIRE DEPARTMENT A E of Albertville Emergency:911 1 Non-Emergency:763.497.3384 x107 11350 57th Street NE,Albertville,MN 55301 6050 LaBeaux Avenue NE, Albertville STMA ICE ARENA 763-497-4211 1 acehardware.com 763.497.6749 1 5898 Lachman Avenue NE,Albertville,MN 55301 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS Mon-Fri 8am-8pm FYCC:763.496.6820 1 www.myfycc.com Sat 8am-6pm,Sun 9am-6pm Crow River Senior Center:763.4978900 1 www.crowriverseniorcenter.com Great River Regional Library:763.497.1998 1 www.griver.org Recycling provided by Republic Services: 952.941.5174 l z1 _---- - ISD#885 STMA Schools:763.497.3180 1 www.stma.kl2.mn.us ISD#728 Elk River Schools:763.241.3400 1 www.isd728.ora — Post Office: 1.800.275.8777 1 www.usps.com Wright County Government Center:763.682.3900 1 co.wright.mn.us - -_ FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES WE CARRY ALL THE BEST BRANDS in bar-b-que grills and outdoor power equipment For advertising opportunities,call 763.551.3705 or email communit (aprimeadverising.com. 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Local Board of Appeal Integrate properties, LLC - and Equalization The preserve at Albertville Monday, April 18, 6.15 pm The Preserve at Albertville is located on 50th Street between Main Avenue and County Road 19. Integrate Properties will be Albertville City Hall constructing The Preserve at Albertville which includes a 70-lot On an annual basis, the Wright County Assessor's office single family development of for-rent homes and a clubhouse reviews the estimated market value of your property on a 40.39-acre site. to determine if changes in the real estate market or improvements to your property warrant a change in _ the estimated market value. Each spring,the Wright �I County Assessor's office will mail a valuation notice informing property owners of the estimated market value and classification. - If a property owner believes the estimated market value and/or classification to be s - incorrect or has questions regarding the u [Mal y7 notice, please contact the Wright County Assessor's office at 763.582.7367 - - If you are not satisfied with the information provided by the Assessor's office,you are welcome to attend the Local Board of Appeals and Equalization meeting.The Board will rI!! llli convene at 6:15 pm on Monday,April 18 in the Council , Chambers at City Hall, 5959 Main Avenue NE. The meeting is an opportunity for residents to question and j! A contest the assessed value of the property. For more details: www.ci.albertvitie.mn.us/services/ f integrate-properties-tic-the-preserve-at-albertvitie At c w, AV 1 � w M e e 1 ~T w SALES I PARTS I SERVICE ® L ��� >� TRAILER SALES° REMARKABLY © ® fresh. 01' QALBERTVILLE QELKO , 877.949.2727 800.340.8724 1 NC R E D I B L'± . ...... 6550 Karston Way NE 10405E 260th St. Parts Special Your Guide to R.V.Trailers Em010yee owned friendiy. 10% 0 F F ; Sr Truck Accessories since 1965 until 12/31/2022 Tent&Travel Trailers 15th Wheels • • AveAlbertville, with this coupon! Campers I Propane Fill Available • 7-0182 9 Your Rockwood Headquarters for Over 25 Years! niemeyers.com11 0521C.bN—Itt,A d3_75.4_5_202 Spring 2022 2021 Fire Department Awards 2021 TOP VOLUNTEER HOURS:Firefighter N.Ose - Discover the GA Advantage! 84 Volunteer Hours M Department Average = 28 Hours jff " 2021 TOP CALLER:Firefighter J.Grove - •s " " , 392 Calls, 68.89% Department Average = 32.43% C* +r _ .' 2021 PAUL HEINEN ABOVE AND BEYOND AWARD Winner: Lieutenant G.Gerads 4 `' t + • " .- Nominations: K.Anderson, D.Asleson, N. Dording,J. Eull, .;■ ., K.Gammell, G. Gerads,J. Grove, C. Holzerland, N.Ose r" 2022 SERVICE-YEAR AWARDS 5 Years: C.Thurber 20 Years:J.Davis&R.Peterson WeAlbertville Community! r y Guardian Angels =} SENIOR COMMUNITY Engel Haus Vibrant • Living! Call Today!763-498-4594 5101 Kassel Ave NE,Albertville,MN guardianangelsmn.org a Pictured Left to Right:Fire Chief E. Bullen,Assistant Chief R. Peterson, Deputy Chief J. Davis, Firefighter C. Thurber Not pictured:Firefighter J. Grove, Firefighter N. Ose,and Lieutenant G. Gerads MOHAMM _ Recycling contamination is a concern in our community Placing the below items in your recycling container contaminates other recyclables, causing the entire load to end up in the landfill. 4 No food, liquid,or diapers in the container. • All containers are to be Empty.Clean.Dry- • before recycling. = No plastic bags of any kind in the recycling container. DO NOT BAG RECYCLABLES! • No hangers in the recycling container. NO HOSES, Lefebvre's WIRES, CHAINS, or ELECTRONICS. Carpet " ' ' " "Your Total Floor Store Since 1986" No clothes(or linens) in the recycling container. 763.441.4181 1 LefebvresCarpet.com Use donation programs to get rid of clothing or linens. 9310 Parrish Ave NE,Otsego 4 0 Carpet I Wood •• For more recycling information, please visit BBwft Luxury Vinyl Tile I Ceramic Tile I Countertops www.ci.aibertville.mn.us/our-city/recycling-190. •- WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: CO ALARMS • Carbon monoxide alarms should be installed within 10 feet of each sleeping room or inside each sleeping room. • Test CO alarms monthly. • CO alarms may need to be replaced every 3-5 years. • If a CO alarm sounds and you feel ill,call 911 immediately. If you feel fine,open windows and doors and call your utility company. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT: • Clear snow and debris from furnace,dryer, fireplace,or oven SMOKE ALARMS vents around your home to prevent a CO buildup. DID YOU KNOW? • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom,outside each sleeping . Carbon monoxide is an odorless,tasteless,and invisible gas. area,and on every level of the home, including the basement. Signs of CO poisoning include headache, nausea,fatigue, • Interconnect your home's smoke alarms.This way,when one vomiting,and disorientation. sounds,they all sound. Cooking and heating units that burn fuel and are not properly • Teach children the sound of the smoke alarm and to exit the ventilated or malfunction can be a source of CO in the home. home/building when it sounds. • Place alarms on the ceiling. If alarms are placed on the wall, they must be no more than 12 inches below the ceiling. • Smoke alarms should be replaced 10 years from the 4 manufacture date. DID YOU KNOW? • Smoke alarms should be tested monthly. r • Smoke alarm batteries should be changed at least once a year. • All smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. • Working smoke alarms cut in half your risk of dying in a ---- residential fire. 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This publication is a summary of the budget.The complete Expenditures Property Taxes General Government (excludes MV Credits) $ 4,321,581 $ 4,532,720 (board,admin, etc) $ 776,673 $ 830,829 Franchise Fees $ 199,000 $ 195,000 Public Safety $ 1,402,432 $ 1,471,441 Licenses& Permits $ 128,700 $ 210,500 Streets/Highways $ 708,766 $ 740,471 (excludes construction) State General Purpose Aid (MV Credits, etc) $ 115,635 $ 115,251 Culture Er Recreation $ 459,319 $ 484,909 State Categorical Aid (State aid $ 116,700 $ 120,700 Misc. Current $ 80,937 $ 72,714 for Streets) Expenditures Charges for Service $ 565,787 $ 606,988 Fines and Forfeits $ — $ — Debt Services $ 745,104 $ 749,908 Miscellaneous Revenues $ 55,000 $ 25,000 Capital $ 1,329,172 $ 1,455,887 Total Revenue $ 5,502,403 $ 5,806,159 Total Expenditures 8 $ 5,502,403 $ 5,806,159 Other Financing Uses City Budget zozz REVENUES Each year cities are required to prepare and adopt an annual budget.The budget is one year of estimated revenue, money 12.85% coming into the City,and expenditures, money going out. — _/ It captures City activities and services supported for the 24.97% �\, coming year. Preparing a City budget involves policy decisions by the Council and helps assign funding to specific goals. During this process,Council and staff review the past year and look to the 39.85% coming year and what City activities may be changed, dropped, or increased. 4.81 Since property taxes are the primary source of revenue for cities, cities must submit their property tax levies to the county auditor. 1.59% Cities also participate in a revenue-sharing program called Local Government Aid (LGA).This supplements property tax revenue. 12.32% The process of preparing the annual budget starts during the summer months. Minnesota Department of Revenue notifies the cities of state-aid amount and applicable levy limits. 3.61% By the end of September,cities must adopt their proposed ■Operations Tax Levy ■Misc. Revenue budget for the following year and certify their proposed levy to the county auditor. ■ Licenses£r Permits ■Capital Tax Levy ■ Intergovernmental ■Debt Levy ■ Charges for Service ` •- EXPENSES n �' "► "` ` 8.315 24.97% � 25.21% 12.85% – 0.97% 0.77% H—EATI'V &AP IN . 12.69% 14.24% ■ Debt(Annual General ■Planning £r Zoning ���� Ab Obligation Bond Payments) ■public Safety(Police&Fire, ■General Government(All Animal Control) Other Depts.&Buildings) ■Culture&Recreation (Parks, TOP=P 0 – ■ Public Works(Building, Library, Senior Center, etc.) Streets, Lights,etc.) Capital Reserves(Set Aside And We'll Come Running ■ Economic for Future Purchases) t0 Your R25CUe Development(Taxes) Between November 25 and December 20 of each year,the City must hold its Truth in Taxation Public Hearing. Examples of what After hours/ Financing property owners in Wright County might expect to see on their property tax statements are also provided at the meeting. emergency available At the Truth in Taxation meeting,the City Finance Director, service available explains the factors that influence a tax levy, how the budgeting • 348 Google process works,and shared a breakdown of the preliminary Upfront & 164 Facebook property tax levy. competitive 4.9 Stars A Copy of the Truth in Taxation handout is pricing available at City Hall and on the City website: %Emil ci.albertville.mn.us/services/finance-193. Heating BA C dt g The City of Albertville held its hearing on December 6, 2021. If residents have questions regarding the 2022 Budget and Levy, please Residential - In• • • Quality contact Tina Lannes, Finance Director at 763.497.3384 or tlannes(aci.albertville.mn.us Call us today 763-'120-8329 or visit our website better!lhvac.co and get to know us Spring 2022 7 Albertville Royalty Update The Skinny on Water Softeners Written by Alyssa —Albertville Royalty Director www.pca.state.mn.us/water/skinny-water-softeners While our season slowed down as fall breezes and winter cold A lot of us have experience settled in,we continued to take opportunities to share our with hard water's unpleasant community spirit throughout the state and beyond. In October, effects: dingy clothes, deposits we began the month by serving a few different nonprofits on glassware and cooking through our Beyond The Crown initiative and capped it off utensils,scale buildup in pipes by celebrating in Anoka,the Halloween Capital of the World. and on fixtures, and more. It's not Dressed to represent the Albertville Fire Department for the surprising that water softeners are evening parade and in a Candyland theme during the Grande a popular household item. Day Parade,we shared our friendly nature and fun mentality with thousands on the street and throughout the community of Soft water has some notable Anoka. Our next opportunity to visit a new community came in benefits. Among others, it can the form of a personal invitation to visit a new festival and enjoy extend the life and improve a weekend trip to Aberdeen,South Dakota,where we served as the efficiency of water heaters, visiting dignitaries for their Snow Queen Festival. Miss Albertville dishwashers,and other Sydney, Princess Kiley,and Director Alyssa spent Thursday appliances,which potentially evening through Sunday learning more about the Aberdeen saves on water,energy,and detergent use. community and the history of the Snow Queen Festival while A major drawback of salt-based ion-exchange water softeners having the opportunity to share with them what makes our is the chloride they produce and discharge into septic or community and festival special and unique. sewage systems. Chloride from salt can seep into and pollute While all of these groundwater from on-site septic systems. Chloride also enters y opportunities are the environment via wastewater treatment facilities. Because truly special in their facilities aren't designed to remove it, chloride ends up in rivers, �. own ways,undeniably lakes,and streams. High levels of chloride in the environment are the most rewarding toxic to fish and aquatic creatures. and heartwarming is the opportunity SOFTENING YOUR OPTIONS the holidays provide If you own a water softener or are thinking of getting one, r 'w. to interact with our read on for some strategies that can help lessen their community. We environmental impacts. a painted faces and . Determine if you really need one. r- helped Santa as his Before buying a softener, have your water tested for hardness elves during the Legion Auxiliary Kids Christmas or ask your city for information. Party;visited both • Reduce the salt. Do things to reduce your overall water use. Engel Haus and the • Adjust the timer. Legacy of St. Michael . Upgrade to a high-efficiency water softener. as well as the streets . Go with a water softener service. of STMA to share with residents and community Christmas carols and the joy and warmth of the holidays; kept the community warm and full of sugar with the Reminder to Inspect Your Albertville Lions during their Christmas in the Park; rang the P bell outside Coborns helping the Salvation Army raise money Sump Pump System! during the holidays; and interacted with our friends,family,and neighbors during meat raffles, a pancake breakfast, and assorted Sump pumps play a key role in homes across our city. For opportunities throughout the area.We absolutely love every many homes,they can mean the difference between a dry chance we get to visit with,volunteer for,and impact those basement or having to deal with moisture and flooding in our community at home that we so proudly share across issues. Even during the winter months, many of our homes Minnesota and the surrounding area all summer long. are very dependent on sump pumps. It is Home is where the heart is and so to the community important to make sure of Albertville and the surrounding area, thank you for your pump is working making this place so special, for the opportunity to properly,and it is equally as important to make interact with our friends and neighbors on a regular sure the discharge line is basis, and for being some of the most incredible people draining properly away with rich history, deep pride, and selfless hearts. It is our from your house (and not directed to your absolute honor to represent you and we look forward to neighbor's property). t the next time we can be together in this great city. ciAlbertville.mmus PLEASE DO NOT BAG YOUR We Recycle! Please make sure your recyclables are empty,clean, and dry before placing them in your recycling cart. PLASTIC BOTTLES AND JUGS Not acceptable at curbside / y Water,soda and juice bottles, dish soap bottles,shampoo bottles, because they... soap and lotion bottles,and detergent jugs(empty and clean/rinse, dry, caps on) Damage or Entangle Equipment • Plastic bags PLASTIC CUPS AND CONTAINERS Ropes, hoses,and chains Yogurt cups,pudding and fruit cups,clear disposable cups(no straws), Scrap metal margarine/whipped cream tubs,cottage cheese and similar containers, clear produce,deli and take-out containers(empty and rinse; lids on) • Bulk items • Shredded paper BOXES(FLATTENED) Cardboard, cereal, cracker, pasta,tissue boxes,shoe, gift, Harm Workers electronic boxes,toothpaste and other toiletry boxes. • Medical sharps • y • Diapers CARTONS °°• Milk cartons,juice cartons,juice boxes, soup, broth,and wine Batteries cartons(empty and clean/rinse,and dry,caps on) Hazardous products ✓ Propane tanks(all sizes) PAPER Mail, office and school papers, magazines and catalogs, Are Not Recyclable -., newspapers and inserts, phone books(clean,staples okay) • Foil pouches, bags,wrappers METAL • Dishes,vases, mirrors _ Food cans and beverage cans(empty and rinse, labels okay) Plastic straws and utensils • Glitter or wrapping paper GLASS • Polystyrene foam Brown, green,and clear bottles,jars(empty and rinse, no lids) • TICKETS and SIGN-UP trilogystemacademy.org/march-24th-tour •, , •,rMIDPAWTUTreffall QUESTIONS and INFORMATION • • •• (763) 453-4375 info@trilogySTEMacademy.org TRILOGYaii . . . . - - . -. . - STEM .. . ..- Thursday 14020 Northdale Blvd. March 24, 2022 Rogers, MN 55374 i X • . _ PRIVATE. PERSONALIZED. ' ' • • PREPARATORY. Spring 1 9 Spring Tree Trimming Stormwater Runoff Puzzle Routinely in the spring and Cities and towns have more stormwater runoff than areas in the °. fall, City crews trim trees country because they have more pavement and hard surfaces so located throughout the City. the water can't soak into the ground. ", --- Trees maintained by the City are typically located in Lead the water droplet through the �r parks or along City streets in maze and into the storm drain. 1f boulevards. Boulevard trees are generally located between the curb and sidewalk or are .•. x located within six feet from tart -. the back of the curb. S Trees are trimmed with the goal of creating one central leader and for the lowest permanent branch to be 14-16 feet above grade.This will make the tree stronger, less prone to wind damage,and also allows for safe pedestrian, car,and truck travel The goal is easier to meet if pruning starts when the trees are young. However, if the tree is well established, it may take several years of pruning. In some cases,as with much older and larger trees,trimming will be focused on removal of dead or broken branches and height clearances 4f.orm for pedestrians and vehicles. pruin If you have any questions regarding a City tree or would like some advice regarding trees on your property, please feel free to call Tim Guimont (Albertville Public Works) at 763.497.3145 Federal Government Offering Four Free COVID Tests to All The federal government announced that as of Wednesday, The process is simple and takes only a couple of minutes to Jan. 19,a website would go live allowing every address(home or complete. Once at the website, hit the"Order Free Tests" button rental property)to order four at-home rapid tests for COVID-19. and you will be redirected to a United States Post Office page. Simply type in the contact information and mailing address — an email address for shipping notifications is optional. Then hit W W W.c o v i d t e s t s.g o v "Check Out Now'and you're finished. The tests are expected to ship within seven to 12 days. Aw Think of us for women's healthcare Providing personalized care for women of all ages with OB/GYN, certified y nurse midwives, and family medicine physicians, Stellis Health is located in Albertville, Buffalo and Monticello. Call 763.684.8300 today to schedule your appointment or visit stellishealth.com to learn more. Stellis Health 10 . ._ Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 22-25, 2022 During this week,the Department of Public Safety and Each day of the week highlights an important seasonal the National Weather Service will be promoting severe weather safety topic: weather safety and emergency preparedness information. • MONDAY:Alerts and Warnings This is the perfect time for families,communities, • TUESDAY: Severe Weather, Lightning,and Hail schools,and local businesses to review and talk about their emergency plans and how they can prepare for the • WEDNESDAY: Floods upcoming severe weather season. • THURSDAY:Tornadoes(Tornado Drill Day is April 14 Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA Weather Radios will with drills scheduled for 1:45 pm and 6:45 pm) sound in a simulated tornado warning on Thursday, • FRIDAY: Extreme Heat April 14. The first drill is intended for institutions and businesses.The evening drill is intended for second shift workers and families. _ - NowHiring '. 11008 61st St. NE, Albertville 763-777-9426 13635 Northdale Blvd, Rogers 763-657-1195 Visit tmobile.careers for more information. TM 1 ■ ■ r' I� Spring 2022 11 Property Maintenance Albertville is fortunate to have attractive OFF-STREET PARKING neighborhoods and business districts. To preserve and Parking is not allowed on lawns or boulevards and vehicles must promote our clean and attractive community, here are be parked on a paved surface in residential areas.Vehicles and trailers parked in the driveway cannot block the sidewalk and some City regulations to follow: generally need to be 15 feet from the street. OUTDOOR snr LAWN AND YARD CARESTORAGE s Lawns and boulevards must Up to two licensed be mowed regularly • that and operable • • longer recreational vehicles i� •inches� • -- • shrubs (motor homes, *WW r ` must be pruned to provide boats,trailers,or _ a 12 foot clearance over ATVs on trailers) sidewalk. . . . . can be stored on - blowing grass clippingsonto residential properties. the street d dumping Storage on a side yard must be next to clippingsalong - ., s • • I I�; - .; . the garage side and ? p; not • • at least two feet from the property line and }Y on a paved or surfaced area.Storage in the rear yard must be at least five feet from all property lines. Please call the City with LANDSCAVI INU AKuuivD FIRE HYDRANTS questions or for more information concerning outdoor storage Fire hydrants need to be accessible. Fencing, shrubs, landscape and/or prior to constructing a paved surface. ornaments, berms,or other physical obstructions should not be placed within a five foot radius of a fire hydrant. Always check with the City prior to doing any work within the public right-of- way(typically ten feet behind the curb). y � Hennin son `" °�- & 5noxetILTD. ATT0RNEYS 1T LAW .Since 1981 �. •� FIREWOOD Protecting Your Rights -�� Firewood for a homeowner's consumption should also be stored in the side or rear yard. Businesses Litigation •ute Resolution Business&Corporate Law Real Estate Nonprofit Law Trash/ • • Recycle Iii Individuals y a Families Containers Estate Planning To help ensure Probate _ Albertville's CustodyFamily Law- Conservatorships neighborhoods remain attractive, please remember '. • � �'��� 763.560.5700 that trash and hennsnoxlaw.com recycling containers should be stored in the garage or 6900 Wedgwood Road,Suite 200 in the side or rear yard and screened, if possible,from Maple Grove,MN 55311 neighboring properties. April 2, 2022 10:00 a.m. to Noon • Albertville City Hall ,I C, Waste Companies - Hot Load In the past couple months,the Albertville Fire Department has responded to two"hot load"fires.A hot load is when a trash or recycle driver empties a container or cart that contains hot ashes, household hazardous waste chemical (HHW),and lithium batteries.The material within the truck ignites and then,combined with the truck traveling down the street and exposed to more oxygen, burns rapidly.As you can imagine,this is extremely dangerous and puts the >{� drivers and many others at risk. A few Don'ts and Dos for lithium batteries: HOSTED BY: FYCC Albertville Royalty I STMA Women of Today I Albertville Lions DON'T • Don't dump used batteries into your regular waste or recycling cart. • Don't crush or puncture the batteries,which results in leakage or short-circuiting. • Don't store large quantities of lithium batteries close together without capping or taping off " plus taxes and tees(if any) exposed connectors. ; • Don't keep old batteries close to flammable materials. $59.00/'"o DO plus taxes and fees(If any) • Whenever possible, remove the battery from the device. may schedule guest visits with • If the batteries are physically damaged, store them in an staff members.Guests are only permitted entry during staffed hours. insulated plastic bag to avoid any short-circuiting. • Keep them in a cool and dry place to avoid combustion. RESULTS & BENEFITS • Bring them to a certified recycling provider who can _ MUSCLE_ RECOVERY _ • safely deal with the hazardous materials they may Allift potentially contain. ® WEIGHT LOSS ' • • Contact their manufacturer to see if there is an industry Vj INCREASED CALORIE BURN 1;& DETOXIFICATION collection program for them. 0 LOWERED BLOOD PRESSURE Ashes from a fireplace, backyard firepit or b ' • grill can retain heat for up to four days! n IMPROVED CIRCULATION CPI'i i!o•.ai" Often the ashes you thought were cold 'i'1133 are exposed to the open air when we dump your cart and reignite. Please make 24 HOUR INFRARED FITNESS STUDIO �`,�I,,µ,,i�;Y,y,.' sure ashes are cold before placing in any container for collection. ' . . - . CS AH 37 Improvements \� r iP . DRAFT LAYOUT \\ September 2018 A o � EEI 4z IT C OTSEGO III rFT/ a .s IEITIILLE i5,tiv F r suaiEcrEPT ONLY oo e,.^.,...,.,.0 Utility Billing Payments must be received on or before the 15th of each month at City Hall How to make a payment: 2022 ALBERTVILLE WATER& SEWER RATES: • Drop box within the City's parking lot located at Water base rates: $8.06 5959 Main Ave. 0 - 3,333 gallons • Payment at the front counter within City Hall between the Water usage rates: $0.85 per 1,000 over 3,334 hours of 7 am-5:30 pm Mon.-Thurs. 3,334 - 6,667 gallons and up to 6,668 • ACH Direct Payment through the City with an additional discount offered on each of your monthly billings when set Water usage rates: p to per 1,000 over 6,668 and u up($2.03 credit applied) — the ACH Direct Payment form can 6,668 - 11,667 gallons up to 11,667 be found on the City website ci.albertville.mn.us. Water usage rates: $0.94 per 1,000 over 11,668 over 11,668 gallons Failure to receive bill from the City does not Sewer base rate: $23.72 waive past due penalty. A 10% late charge will 0 - 5,000 gallons be added if not received by the due date. sewer Usage rate: $4.17 Per 1,000 over 5,000 gallons *Payments must be received and not just postmarked by the 15th of each month. Park Dental Premier P Albertville-St. MiclZael �.o Banks riz Bank Local. Bank Premier. • WE ARE.WHERE WE'VE BEEN. 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During the project,there April is National will be construction phases that require lane closures and Safe Digging Month complete road closures. Traditionally,April brings with it a For more information, visit the County groundswell of outdoor work,which project webpage at csah37.com. Know whars below. often includes digging.Whether it Call before you dig. is a small project or a large home improvement project, National Safe Digging Month is a way to remind us all to call 811 before starting any digging project. DRIES • LENHAMT -ALLEN Did you know every six minutes an underground utility line is ATTORNEYS AT Law P.L.L.P. damaged because someone decided to dig without first calling 811?The risk of injury or even death is serious. Beyond the r,32 0 devastating risks of death or injury, consider the costs of repair, fines, and even inconvenience. 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