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2022 Fall IssueNewsletter 04 | Jeff Davis Retirement 08 | 2022 Elections 09 | Citizens of the Year 09 | Election Judges Needed 10 | Property Tax Knowledge 11 | Truth in Taxation Meeting 12 | Recycle 15 | Compost Facility 2022 FALL ISSUE Konz Crossing: An Investment in Community Residents and visitors to Albertville can’t miss the new construction happening on 57th Street next to Financial Security Bank. Konz Crossing will be home to both new and familiar faces by the end of the year. Dr. Andy Konz and Christine Konz of HealthSource Chiropractic and Tree of Life Wellness Center purchased the two lots in 2020 with the intention of not only moving their current businesses to the site but welcoming other community-focused tenants to join them in the 17,000-square-foot building. “First and foremost, we live in this community, and we want to see it thrive,” Christine explained. “St. Michael/Albertville is such a great place. We care about the spaces and our tenants. We wanted to create a space to bring more businesses to the area, businesses that want to invest in our schools and in the development of the people here.” HealthSource Chiropractic, which has been open in Albertville since 2011, will move into a space roughly the same size as its current location, and Tree of Life Wellness Center will triple in size. Other tenants include National Karate, Selfie Studio, F45 Training, and Jersey Mike’s. The tenants are all focused on growth in some way, including training, developing, and offering opportunities to their employees. Christine spoke highly of the City and the process of bringing this project to life. “The City of Albertville has been extremely supportive and encouraging from day one,” she said. “They were willing to sit down and talk to us about what we could build on the piece of land, and they’ve answered all our questions along the way.” The top level of the building offers 2,000 square feet of private offices, a few of which are still available for lease. “At the end of the day, we wanted to build a space that was ours and keep it local,” Christine shared, “to invest in and give back to our community. Everyone in the building truly cares about the STMA area and wants to see it succeed and grow.” Look for Konz Crossing tenants to be moved in and open for business by the end of the year. Truth in Taxation Meeting has been set for December 5, 2022 at 6:15 pm. See page 11 for details. GENERAL ELECTION: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Visit sos.state.mn.us for up-to-date information. One of the most important ways to express your choices of leadership and ideas is through voting, and this is an important year for these decisions. Make sure you understand the basics and any recent changes before casting your ballot this election season. WHERE TO VOTE ON ELECTION DAY Precinct and Polling Finder: pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us HAVE QUESTIONS? Please call City Clerk Kris Luedke at 763.496.6801 or via email kluedke@ci.albertville.mn.us. “First and foremost, we live in this community, and we want to see it thrive” 2 | ci.Albertville.mn.us © Copyright 2022. City of Albertville and Prime Advertising + Design, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored, or transmitted in any form or by any means without written permission of the publisher. Printed in the United States of America. 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City Meeting Calendar • CITY COUNCIL MEETING Held the first and third Monday of the month, 7 pm • PARKS COMMITTEE MEETING Held the fourth Monday of the month, 7 pm • PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING Held the second Tuesday of the month, 7 pm • ARENA BOARD MEETING Held the second Monday of the month, 6 pm Notary Available A notary is available at City Hall Mon.-Thurs., 7 am to 5:30 pm. *Reminder, please do not sign document before coming into City Hall + bring a photo id* For advertising opportunities, call 763.551.3705 or email community@primeadvertising.com. primeadvertising.com CITY HALL 5959 Main Avenue NE, PO Box 9, Albertville, MN 55301 763.497.3384 | Fax: 763.497.3210 | www.ci.albertville.mn.us CITY HALL HOURS Monday - Thursday | 7 am - 5:30 pm Closed daily from 12 - 12:30 pm CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson, Aaron Cocking, Bob Zagorski, Walter Hudson, Rob Olson PLANNING COMMISSION Rick Anderson, Paul Buhrmann, John Hayden, Blair Huggins, Stacee Smith PARKS COMMITTEE Leroy Berning, Larry Boller, Tim Guimont, Terrill James, Lauryn White ARENA BOARD MEMBERS Aaron Cocking, Kari Dwinnell, Walter Hudson, Tim Lewis, Larry Sorensen, Keith Wettschreck PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 763.497.3145 | After Hours: 763.496.6809 11822 63rd Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT 763.497.3384 x 132 | 11728 63rd Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 LAW ENFORCEMENT Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: 763.682.1162 FIRE DEPARTMENT Emergency: 911 | Non-Emergency: 763.497.3384 x107 11350 57th Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 STMA ICE ARENA 763.497.6749 | 5898 Lachman Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301 FREQUENTLY CALLED NUMBERS FYCC: 763.496.6820 | www.myfycc.com Crow River Senior Center: 763.497.8900 | www.crowriverseniorcenter.com Great River Regional Library: 763.497.1998 | www.griver.org Recycling provided by Republic Services: 952.941.5174 ISD #885 STMA Schools: 763.497.3180 | www.stma.k12.mn.us ISD #728 Elk River Schools: 763.241.3400 | www.isd728.org Post Office: 1.800.275.8777 | www.usps.com Wright County Government Center: 763.682.3900 | co.wright.mn.us FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES flavor BRINGBRINGREMARKABLEREMARKABLE TO YOUR TABLE.TO YOUR TABLE. friendly. fresh.REMARKABLY INCREDIBLY 5698 LaCentre Ave NE | Albertville, MN coborns.com | (763) 497-0182 110521_CobNwslttrAd3_75x4_5_2029 Fall 2022 | 3 Wright County Parks The Wright County Parks Department offers several beautiful parks and trails throughout the county and hosts a variety of fall and winter programs open to the public. Enjoy the autumn colors with a hike through one of our many natural wood trails, or put on the winter suits for dog sledding and cross-country skiing on freshly groomed snow. There is something for everyone throughout the Wright County parks. For more information about the county parks and seasonal activities, visit the Wright County Parks Department webpage at www.co.wright.mn.us/132/Parks-Recreation. Bertram Chain of Lakes Park. Photo courtesy of Wright County Parks and Recreation. Y0066_23SPRJ55188_C One-on-one help with your Medicare questions. Christopher Toring Licensed Sales Agent 763-497-4100, TTY 711 Call Today! 763-498-4594 5101 Kassel Ave NE, Albertville, MN Discover the GA Advantage! Engel Haus We ª Albertville Community! Vibrant Senior Living! guardianangelsmn.org www.pressnews.com Your Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2021 is available. To protect the environment from unnecessary waste, you can access it by following this link: jointpowerswater.com/annual-water-report. You may view, print, or save if you wish. You may also request from Joint Powers a printed copy by phone at 763.497.3611. Hydrant Flushing Fire hydrants are flushed to remove mineral deposits that may occur inside the water distribution pipes. Joint Powers Water starts flushing hydrants as soon as the ground thaws in the spring, through June 1. The remaining hydrants are completed starting October 1 until the entire City is completed. Hydrants are scattered throughout the City and there is no set scheduled map. Flushing hydrants may cause some water discoloration problems. Residents are cautioned against doing laundry, especially white clothing, while City crews are in the area. Unfortunately, it is not possible to determine where any sediment or discoloration problems may occur. Water is safe to drink and can be cleared up by running the cold water in your laundry tub. **Parents should warn their children to use caution around the City utility crews who will be busy in the neighborhood during flushing periods** If you experience problems, please contact Joint Powers Water at 763.497.3611. 4 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Congratulations to Jeff Davis on His Retirement In early June, Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Davis retired from the Albertville Fire Department after serving exactly 20 years to the day. “We moved to Albertville for a job opportunity in 2002 and I joined the Fire Department on my 40th birthday [June 6. 2002] and retired on my 60th.” Jeff said in a recent interview. Prior to joining the Albertville Fire Department, Jeff had served as a volunteer fire fighter and EMT in Le Clair, Iowa, beginning in 1991. “The quality of the people on the Albertville Fire Department was really one of the finest parts of the experience,” Jeff said. “In the 31 years I’ve been serving, the technology has changed tremendously and the training requirements and demands on volunteers are so much greater.” Jeff saw many changes during his tenure; he started on the Fire Department working under Kevin Roden, then Tate Mills, and finally current Fire Chief Eric Bullen. “One of the best things the City of Albertville ever did was hire a full- time Chief. He’s really advanced the department,” he said. Jeff also noted that the support from City staff and Council helped. Many Fire Departments struggle with getting the right equipment. “It’s not about the shiny trucks, it’s about having the right equipment to save lives,” Jeff said. In addition to being on call for emergencies, Jeff also says he was “lucky enough” to be on the truck committee for the Fire Department and enjoyed using his engineering and mechanical background to help the Fire Department get the last two new trucks. What does retirement look life for Jeff? Jeff and his wife of 39 years, Julie, recently relocated to Atlanta for another job opportunity but Jeff already has plans to get his Georgia EMT license and do some EMT work. In addition, the two have lots of travel planned, including visiting their daughter, Kaycee, who is in Germany doing post-doctorate work. And while Jeff says he hasn’t missed getting woken up by the pager, he does miss the people. Operating Levy Referendum NOVEMBER 8, 2022 STMAREFERENDUM.ORG We listened to you. We adjusted. Our needs remain, but we’re asking for less. While the St. Michael-Albertville Schools is a big point of pride in our community, our district faces some pressing financial challenges due to forces largely out of our control. Low state funding, stabilizing enrollment, and the pandemic produced an unforeseeable combination of multiple short-term and long- term impacts to our budget. To help address these challenges, the STMA School Board has placed two operating levy referendum questions on the ballot for Tuesday, November 8, 2022. • If voters approve the questions, the district’s general education revenue would increase by a total of $858 per student in each of the next four years. • STMA would apply funds from the first question to maintaining current programs, restoring the walk zone, and adding eight teachers to decrease class sizes. • Approval of the second question would enable the district to also restore high-potential programs, add seven more teachers and staff to further reduce class sizes, and reduce middle and high school activity fees. Email STMA School District with questions! STMAlevy@mystma.org If the first question is approved, it would have a property tax impact of $46 per month ($555/year) on a home with an average home value of $350,000, for taxes payable in 2023. The second question’s property tax impact would be an additional $8 per month ($644 total/year) for taxes payable in 2023. STMA has one of the strongest statewide track records of minimizing overall taxes and maximizing opportunities and experiences we offer to our students. However, an unfair state funding formula and stabilizing enrollment – exacerbated by the pandemic – have created the need for a sustainable source of local revenue for teachers, programs, and services for our students. PUBLIC INFORMATIONAL SESSIONS Tuesday, September 20 at 7 pm MW Auditorium Friday, October 7 at 1 pm MW Auditorium Coffee & Conversation Wednesday, October 12 at 7 am MW Auditorium Thursday, October 13 at 7 pm High School PAC Monday, October 17 at 9 am MW Auditorium Coffee & Conversation Fall 2022 | 5 Get real insights that get homes sold. When you’re ready to make your next move, we’re ready to put our insights to work for you. 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The Committee organizes and holds the annual Explore Your Parks Night in May. HOW TO BECOME PART OF THE PARKS COMMITTEE? Please submit a letter of interest in becoming a member explaining why you are interested, any relevant experience, and your history in the community. Review of letters of interest and interviews is tentatively planned for Fall 2022. Official appointment to the Parks Committee will then be made by the City Council. Please submit your letter of interest to: City of Albertville Attn: City Clerk 5959 Main Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301 If you have questions, you may call 763.496.6801 or email kluedke@ci.albertville.mn.us. Specializing in Nutrition Response Testing,® IV Hydration, Root Cause Lab Work, Massage, CryoSkin, and Therapeutics! Naturally nourishing healing & health from the inside, out. eatingelevated.org | info@eatingelevated.org 763.276.1178 | 33 Main Street S., St. Michael REAL answers, REAL solutions, REAL healing. Elevated health. 6 | ci.Albertville.mn.us 20 Ways To Save Water 1 Use a displacement device (a water-filled bottle) in the toilet tank to reduce the amount of water required to flush. 2 Use toilet only for its intended purpose. Don't use the toilet to dispose of trash or tissues. 3 Repair leaky taps or toilets immediately. A slow drip wastes 15 to 20 gallons of water/day. 4 Consider a small capacity toilet when replacing an old one. 5 Take shorter showers. 6 Don't let the faucet run when brushing teeth or shaving. Turn on only when needed. 7 Flush toilets less often whenever possible. 8 Let smaller children bathe together. 9 When washing dishes by hand, fill a basin or sink for rinsing rather than let the water run. 10 Run dishwashers only when full. 11 Avoid running the tap for a glass of water. Put a bottle in the refrigerator to stay cold. 12 Never pour oil or grease in the drain. It requires too much water to rinse it down and may clog the drain. 13 Wash only full loads of clothes. 14 Use buckets and tubs to wash your car or the dog, rather than a continuously running hose. 15 Water lawns and gardens only when needed and only during the early morning or evening when evaporation is lower. 16 Use a nozzle on your garden hose to act as flow- restrictor and reduce water use significantly. 17 Cutting grass to no less than 2 or 3 inch height will reduce the amount of water needed. 18 Sweep sidewalks and driveways instead of washing them down with a hose. 19 Reuse as much water as possible. 20 If lawn watering is scheduled, let kids play in the hose or sprinkler in a grassy area instead of filling a wading pool. “Wait Before You Drain” the Pool It’s easy to fill our pools and hot tubs for summertime fun, so why is draining it a big deal? First, think about the chemicals that might be used to treat the water to keep it safe for people using the pool and hot tub. Chlorine pool products can help manage bacteria in the water and prevent the pool from becoming a mosquito haven, but if those same chemicals reach local waterways, they can harm fish and wildlife. Keep in mind that the storm drains in the streets are part of the system of pipes that often connect directly to the local lakes and rivers, so it is important to “Wait Before You Drain.” When it’s time to empty the swimming pool or hot tub for the season, follow these simple steps: • Stop adding chlorine to your uncovered pool and wait at least four days for the chlorine levels to neutralize. Sunlight will help to break down the chemicals naturally. If the pool needs to be drained quickly, purchase chlorine neutralizing chemicals at your local pool supply company. • Test the chlorine level with a pool test kit. The chlorine level should not exceed 0.1 mg/L (parts per million) when draining the pool. • Remove excess leaves and debris from the water. • Release pool water to a vegetated surface like the lawn. Avoid discharging pool water directly to bare soils, into a storm drain, and across neighboring properties to prevent nuisance conditions. • Add products to finish winterizing the pool, as needed, and cover for winter. Follow these easy steps to ensure that draining the pool or hot tub reduces its impact on the local waterways. Even “Flushable” Wipes aren’t Flushable! Many wipes claim they are safe to flush, but they do not break down and cause sanitary sewer backups. Homeowners can expect to experience plumbing issues with heavy bills for flushing these wipes, causing sewer system problems for the community. Keep all wipes out of the septic and sewer system! Fall 2022 | 7 Community. Character. Excellence. Kaleidoscope Charter School cultivates community while inspiring students from kindergarten to 12th grade to grow and develop a curiosity in life and learning, leading to well-rounded individuals who achieve personal excellence through our inclusive community, family involvement, and service learning. Kaleidoscope empowers our students to be engaged learners and citizens. ENROLLING NOW! Join Our Team Our staff is a huge part of the reason that we are such a great school. Having the right people on our team is so important to us that one of the objectives identified in our strategic plan is to “hire the best.” We are looking for people who: • Have exceptional character • Enjoy working in a challenging and flexible environment • Are passionate about building relationships with children • Have high levels of energy • Go the extra mile to bring out the best in students KCS may be a good fit for you if you want: • Small class sizes • To tailor instruction for your students • A tight knit community where relationships matter • A school that honors traditions • An environment that embraces involvement from parents Join our team or take a look at our school at kcsmn.org for more information! 7525 Kalland Ave NE, Otsego | 763.428.1890 Communicating with the City Sometimes residents need to inform elected City officials or City staff how they feel about what is happening in their City. Simple ways to voice concerns, report ordinance infractions, or just say “thank you” include stopping by City Hall, calling, writing a letter, or sending an email. Not everyone has the ability to stop by City Hall during the day, so most residents will call, write a letter, or send an email. State law requires that the address and email of a City official be posted on the City’s website. Some Councilmembers will also include a phone number as a point of contact, but it is not required. Residents can also contact City Hall and ask that their letter, email, or phone call be shared with the Council. In addition, the City’s website has a Contact Us link that sends an email directly to City Hall. Anonymous letters, or letters that are unsigned, are less impactful than those signed. Expressing concerns in a civil manner is better received than using inappropriate language, and yes, that does happen more often than one would think! When reporting a code violation to the City of Albertville, the information of who reported it is not considered public information and is not released if questioned. The City of Albertville does not consider Facebook a preferred method of communicating with elected officials or City staff. There are too many variables; for example, questioning whether the person really posted the comment or has the account been hacked and someone else is posting. The City does try to provide its residents with information through the City website and through the quarterly newsletter. Sometimes questions can be answered by using these sources. Residents can also find information at City Hall or can have it emailed to them directly. The City of Albertville appreciates receiving comments and concerns from its residents in order to make it a better place to live. It is asked that it be done in a civil and professional manner. 8 | ci.Albertville.mn.us “Understanding Your Needs, Protecting Your Rights” Service – Integrity – Leadership 763.560.5700 | hennsnoxlaw.com 6900 Wedgwood Road, Suite 200, Maple Grove Congratulations to our 2022 Minnesota Super Lawyers honorees Steve Graffunder Banking Tifanne Wolter Family Law Susan Peterson-Lerdahl Estate Planning Mark Steffenson Business Litigation Jeffrey Berg Family Law Craig Dokken Business Litigation James Snoxell Business Litigation 20+ YEARS 15+ YEARS 15+ YEARS 10+ YEARS 15YEARS 2022 ELECTIONS General Election – November 8th All voters will have the following races on their general election ballot: • U.S. Representative • Governor & Lieutenant Governor • Secretary of State • State Auditor • Attorney General • State Senator • State Representative • Judicial seats In the City of Albertville, residents will also have the following on their general election ballot: Mayor | City Councilmembers School Board Members ABSENTEE VOTING FOR THE NOVEMBER 8 GENERAL ELECTION BEGINS SEPTEMBER 23, 2022. Absentee voting means voting by mail or in person before Election Day instead of at the polling place. Due to a change in legislation, residents no longer need a reason to vote absentee. You will need to complete an application to vote absentee. Online: It’s quick and easy! You can apply online through the Minnesota Secretary of State’s website at mnvotes.org. Once the absentee ballots are available, the City will mail the ballot to you. Absentee ballot tracking is also available through the Secretary of State’s website. Voters can use the Absentee Ballot Status Look-Up at mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us/AlbsenteeBallotStatus.aspx to track the receipt and acceptance of their ballot. By Mail: Mail your completed absentee ballot application to the City (City of Albertville, PO Box 9, Albertville, MN 55301) or email it to kluedke@ci.albertville.mn.us. The City will mail the ballot to you once the application is received. In Person: You may apply and vote at the Albertville City Hall beginning Monday, September 26 during regular business hours (Monday through Thursday, 7 am to 5:30 pm). Extended absentee voting hours are available on the Saturday before the election. (Saturday, November 5, 10 am to 3 pm). Direct balloting, where a voter can place their ballot directly into the ballot counter, begins on Tuesday, November 1. REGISTER TO VOTE You can register to vote before Election Day either online or by the mail. You will need to register to vote if you are a new Albertville resident, have moved to another precinct within the City, or have not voted at least once during a four-year period. Preregistration needs to be done 21 days before Election Day. Locally, you can preregister through Wright County or online through the Secretary of State’s website. Registration can also be done on Election Day at your polling place. To check your registration status or register online, visit the Secretary of State website mnvotes.org. Park Dental Albertville-St. Michael 11091 Jason Ave NE, Suite 3 Albertville, MN 55301 763-497-2822 | parkdental.com Convenient morning and evening hours Easy online scheduling Fall 2022 | 9 Meet Albertville Friendly City Days Citizens of the Year Press & News www.hometownsource.com By: Madelaine Formica madelain.formica@apgecm.com Originally Published 6/2/22 Photo courtesy of Bill and Lisa Valerius Bill and Lisa Valerius have been living in Albertville for almost their entire married life, over 30 years, and have never thought to be anywhere else. Their dedication to the City is being honored as they were named the 2022 Albertville Friendly City Days Citizens of the Year. “We feel very blessed to be part of this community and love the people here and the small- town feel,” Lisa Valerius said. The couple was able to see the City grow as they raised two children and now have a grandchild who they dote on. Bill joined Albertville Fire Department in 1990, first as an EMT for two years, followed by 15 years as the department training officer. He held the position of captain throughout his time at the department. He served the citizens of Albertville for 31 years as a firefighter and EMT. Over the years, Bill saw the call numbers rise from around 100 per year in 1990 to around 400 a year by the time he retired in 2021. While Bill was keeping the City safe, Lisa would be making sure everything was taken care of at home, even when storms would come in and the family would bunker in the basement as Bill rushed out the door into the raging weather. They built their own house in Albertville in 1997, where they still live today. Both Lisa and Bill came from large families. Lisa grew up in St. Michael and Bill was born and raised in Albertville – his parents Alfred and Ann Valerius were Citizens of the Year back in the day. The family extends beyond the Albertville Friendly City Days Citizen of the Year honors, but Bill’s father was also a firefighter in Albertville and Lisa’s father and brother were firefighters in St. Michael. “[My children] kind of grew up in the department, my son and daughter,” Bill said. Bill worked through the pandemic and wanted to wait until 2021 before he retired. He was also on the Fire Department Memorial Committee, which in 2018 erected a memorial for retired firefighters outside the Albertville Fire Department. “We had to go back to all the minutes that we could find from years ago to figure out how long everyone had been on [the department] because there wasn’t that good of records and that took us about a year and a half to figure all that out,” Bill said. “A lot of work, but well worth it and we got it done.” Bill and Lisa would like to thank all first responders and those in the community who have shown them kindness over the years. “We really like it [in Albertville], a lot of good and nice people here,” Lisa said. “We really do feel a part of the community. Over 30 years of friendships here. We really do love it.” Election Judges Needed Being an election judge is an excellent opportunity to serve the community while getting involved in the election process. Election judges are still needed for the November general election (Tuesday, November 8). This is a paid opportunity and training is provided. To serve as an election judge, you must: • Be eligible to vote in Minnesota and be able to read, write, and speak English. – Students aged 16 and 17 years old can be election judge trainees. • Complete an election judge training course. • Be appointed by the municipality or school district in which you serve. For more information, please visit the City’s website at ci.albertville.mn.us/government/election-197. 10 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Fourteen Reasons WHY PROPERTY TAXES VARY FROM YEAR TO YEAR 1. THE MARKET VALUE OF A PROPERTY MAY CHANGE. • Each parcel of property is assessed at least once every five years and a sales ratio study is done to determine if the property is assessed similarly to like properties. If not, the Commissioner of Revenue may issue an “order” that would affect the taxable value of a parcel. • Additions and improvement made to a property generally increase its market value. 2. THE MARKET VALUE OF OTHER PROPERTIES IN YOUR TAXING DISTRICT MAY CHANGE, SHIFTING TAXES FROM ONE PROPERTY TO ANOTHER. • If the market value of a property increases more or less than the average increase or decrease in a taxing district, the taxes on that property will also change. • New construction in a taxing district increases the tax base and will affect the district’s tax rate. 3. THE STATE GENERAL PROPERTY TAX MAY CHANGE. • The state legislature directly applies a State General Property Tax to commercial/industrial and seasonal recreational property classes. 4. THE CITY BUDGET AND LEVY MAY CHANGE. • Each year, cities review the needs and wants of their citizens and how to meet those needs and wants. This is called “discretionary spending” in the city budget. Also included in the budget is nondiscretionary spending which is required by state and federal mandates and court decisions and orders. 5. THE TOWNSHIP BUDGET AND LEVY MAY CHANGE. • Each March, townships set the levy and budget for the next year. 6. THE COUNTY BUDGET AND LEVY MAY CHANGE. • Each year, counties review the needs and wants of their citizens and how to meet those discretionary needs and wants. In addition, also included in the county budget is non- discretionary spending which is required by state and federal mandates and court decisions and orders. As much as sixty to eighty-five percent of the county expenditures are used to deliver mandated services. 7. THE SCHOOL DISTRICT’S BUDGET AND LEVY MAY CHANGE. • The Legislature determines basic funding levels for K-12 education and mandates services that schools must perform. On average, approximately seventy percent of school costs are paid by the state. • Local school districts set levies for purposes including safe school and community education, etc. 8. A SPECIAL DISTRICT’S BUDGET AND LEVY MAY CHANGE. • Special districts such as the Metropolitan Council, hospital districts, watershed districts, drainage districts, etc. set levies to balance their budgets. 9. SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS MAY BE ADDED TO YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL. • Water lines, curb and gutter, and street improvements that directly benefit your property may be funded, in whole or in part, through a special assessment that is added to your tax bill. 10. VOTERS MAY HAVE APPROVED A SCHOOL, CITY/TOWNSHIP, COUNTY, OR SPECIAL DISTRICT REFERENDUM. • Local referendums may be held for local government construction projects, excess operating levies for schools, or many other purposes. • Referendum levies may be spread on the market value or the tax capacity of a property depending on process and type of referendum levy. 11. FEDERAL AND STATE MANDATES MAY HAVE CHANGED. • Both the state and federal governments require local governments to provide certain services and follow certain rules. These mandates often require an increase in the cost and level of service delivery. 12. AID AND REVENUE FROM THE STATE AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENTS MAY HAVE CHANGED. • Each year, the state legislature reviews and adjusts the level of funding for a variety of aids provided to local governments including Local Government Aid and County Program Aid. The formulas for how aid is determined and distributed among local governments may have changed. • While direct aid and revenue from the federal government to local governments have declined greatly in recent years, federal revenue continues to be a key portion of the local government revenue stream and that revenue stream may have changed. 13. THE STATE LEGISLATURE MAY HAVE CHANGED THE PORTION OF THE TAX BASE PAID BY DIFFERENT TYPES OF PROPERTIES. • A change in class rates will require a change in the tax rate to raise the same amount of money. 14. OTHER STATE LAW CHANGES MAY ADJUST THE TAX BASE. • Fiscal disparities, personal property taxes on utility properties, limited market value, and tax increment financing are examples of laws that affect property taxes. A publication of the Association of Minnesota Counties Fall 2022 | 11 NEW IN 2022 Monks Craft Beer Pub • Royal Raptor Center The Wizard’s Cote • Sock and Buskin Stage Shakespeare Shorts • A Wake and O’Wine Crosswords Tavern • The Queen’s Gambit Dilly Dally Ride • Bloody Mary Bingo Vikings Valhalla Mead Hall 9 AM - 7 PM • RAIN OR SHINE OPEN WEEKENDS AUG 20 - OCT 2 + LABOR DAY, SEPT 5 & FESTIVAL FRIDAY, SEPT 30 Truth in Taxation Meeting Has Been Set The citizens of Albertville are invited to attend the City’s Truth in Taxation public hearing on Monday, December 5, 2022 at 6:15 pm at City Hall to discuss the proposed 2023 budget and property tax levy. In September, the City proposed a preliminary levy increase of 7.54 percent. Therefore, the City proposes a $4,874,712 levy for taxes payable 2023. Albertville’s 2023 debt service budget has decreased from 2022 by $112,212. The general fund operations budget has increased by $454,204 (which includes capital outlay) for a net levy increase of $341,992 or 7.54 percent. The levy funds debt, capital, and the services provided by the City. Included in the 2023 budget is anticipated Local Government Aid of approximately $50,391, which will assist with infrastructure expenses. The 2023 property taxes are comprised of City, school district, and county tax levies, and all three jurisdictions host public hearings and welcome comments from residents. Residents with questions or concerns regarding the proposed budget are encouraged to contact Albertville Finance Director Tina Lannes at 763.497.3384 in advance of the hearing. 763-684-8300 | stellishealth.com SAME-DAY APPOINTMENTS Right in your neighborhood 12 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Thank You For Recycling These: NO These Items Cannot Be Recycled: Aluminum and steel cans (empty and rinse) Food and beverage cartons (empty and replace cap) Kitchen, laundry, bath bottles and containers (empty and replace cap) Mixed paper, newspaper, magazines & flattened cardboard Bottles and jars (empty and rinse) “When in doubt, leave it out” Recycling doesn’t have to require extra time and effort. Let us make it easy for you. Styrofoam and plastic #6 Food packaging and snack wrappers Paper towels Coffee cups and K-cups Plastic grocery bags Paper Office paper Newspaper Envelopes Junk mail Phone books Brochures Magazines Catalogs Plastic 1 & 2's Water bottles Take-out containers Soda bottles Detergent/containers Cardboard File folders Poster board Shipping boxes (folded flat) Frozen food boxes Cardboard boxes Milk cartons No white coated boxes Metal Aluminum beverage cans Food cans Steel food containers “When in doubt, leave it out” Recycling doesn’t have to require extra time and effort. Let us make it easy for you. Styrofoam and plastic #6 Food packaging and snack wrappers Paper towels Coffee cupsand K-cups Plastic grocery bags Glass Bottles (clear, green and brown) Jars Recyclable Items Plastic bags or plastic wrap Cell phones Aerosol cans Aluminum foil Food waste Pizza boxes Mirrors or ceramics Paint Pesticides Medication Styrofoam Tissue, paper towels and napkins Whatcan beRecycled? These items can be recycled in one container. Never Place in Your Recycling Container To learn more about recycling, visit RepublicServices.com. ©2018 Republic Services, Inc. Special Handling These items should never be mixed with regular solid waste or recycling, and require special handling. Incandescent light bulbs Fluorescent tube Toxic material containers Paint Computers, electronics and cords Hazardous waste Batteries Sharps and needles “When in doubt, leave it out” Recycling doesn’t have to require extra time and effort. Let us make it easy for you. Styrofoam and plastic #6 Food packaging and snack wrappers Paper towels Coffee cupsand K-cups Plastic grocery bags CANS CARTONS GLASS PAPER PLASTIC CONTAINERS RECYCLE Empty. Clean. Dry. • Do not bag recyclables (no waste) • No plastic bags or plastic wrap (return to retail) • No food or liquid (empty all containers) • No clothing or liners (use donation programs) • No tanglers (no hoses, wires, chains or electronics) • No diapers 952.941.5174 | RepublicServices.com/all-in-one-recycling Please do not bag your recyclables what we doFULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY Fully Charged Creative Powerhouse Fueled by passion and integrity, we build partnerships, find solutions, and move businesses forward. 763.551.3700 primeadvertising.com 6450 Wedgwood Rd N #100 Maple Grove COMMUNITY ADVERTISING BRANDING & IDENTITY WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DIGITAL MARKETING PRINT & PROMO VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHYFREE one-hour marketing consultation @PrimeAdvertising @primeadvertising @PrimeAdvDesign “Your Total Floor Store Since 1986” 763.441.4181 9310 Parrish Ave NE, Otsego LefebvresCarpet.com MORE MOMENTS ARE MADE ON MOHAWK Carpet | Wood Floors | Laminate | Vinyl Luxury Vinyl Tile | Ceramic Tile | Countertops 10% OFF Carpet Purchase Excluding promotional products, labor and stocked items. Coupon must be presented at the time of the order. ALNLF2022 Fall 2022 | 13 of Albertville 6050 LaBeaux Avenue NE, Albertville 763-497-4211 | acehardware.com Stop in today and check out our full selection of Snowblowers Shop ACE of Albertville for all your Winter needs Mon-Fri 8am-8pm Sat 8am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm 2022 Reimagine Aging Conference Technology continues to evolve, creating both convenience and confusion for older adults and their caregivers. As a nonprofit organization with a mission to innovate and deliver services that meet the changing needs of older adults and their caregivers, we’re excited to announce our 7th annual Reimagine Aging Conference. The event is being held at the Metropolitan Ballroom, 5418 Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley, MN on Thursday, September 29 from 12:30-4 p.m. Our keynote panel and breakout session presenters will share innovative new solutions and explain how accessible technology can help older adults remain more independent, engaged, and connected with their loved ones and their communities. To learn more, visit: www.Seniorcommunity.org/2022RAC Republic Services Recycling Q & A WHAT SHOULD I DO WITH OVERFLOW RECYCLING? With overflow recycling, cardboard must be flattened, cut into sections no larger than 3ft’ x 3ft’, and bound with string or twine. If a resident has frequent overflow recycling, they can upgrade the size of their cart or get an additional recycling cart at no extra charge. Please give Tracey in Utility Billing at the City of Albertville a call at 763.497.3384 to request. RANDY’S SANITATION TRUCKS – WHY DO I SEE RANDY’S SANITATION TRUCKS PICKING UP RECYCLING? In December 2020, Randy’s was acquired by Republic Services. Our St. Michael Hauling, where Albertville is serviced out of, has a few Randy’s trucks in their fleet that are servicing the area. Albertville recycling is serviced by a Republic Services branded truck but in some circumstances, a Randy’s truck might be needed for service. OTHER NOTABLE POLICIES: • Carts should be out by 6 am on your service day or the night before. • Carts should be a minimum of 3-5 feet away from one another, as well as any objects or items that could be damaged or mistaken for removal. This includes cars, mailboxes, etc. 3 FEET 3 FEET 14 FEET CLEARANCE ABOVE CART 3 FEET REGISTERTODAYTO JOIN THE FUN! IGNITE YOUR PASSION Dance classes for children ages 2-18 years old starting at $30/month www.GravityDanceStudio.com LOCATED IN ALBERTVILLE CLASSES BEGIN SEPTEMBER 12TH! 14 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Fall Cleanup Tips DO: Reduce or discontinue use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides and herbicides. Consider natural or slow-release alternatives instead that feed plants slowly and evenly over the growing season. No matter the treatment, always apply as directed and avoid overuse. DON’T: Unnecessarily treat your lawn with multiple treatments of nutrient-heavy fertilizers. 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 landscaping or construction projects. DON’T: Allow topsoil and other debris contaminates to enter our stormwater system. DO: Take a moment to sweep or rake leaves and branches out of the street in front of your house. DON’T: Allow leaves or other debris to collect 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 nutrient that allows algae to bloom in the summer. DO: Dispose of leaves by composting them in your yard or bring them to the city’s compost facility. 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 lawn mower to mulch leaves into your yard. It is less time-intensive than raking and the shredded leaves act as a natural fertilizer during the fall. We Are Ready To Help You Today! 763-497-3099 • www.glalawfirm.com 12725 43rd St. NE, Ste. 201, St. Michael, MN 55376 9298 Central Ave. NE, Ste. 418, Blaine, MN 55434 | 601 Carlson Pkwy., Ste. 1050, Minnetonka, MN 55305 Highly experienced attorneys offering estate planning and elder law services: Wills | Trusts | Probate | Conservatorship Power of Attorney | Guardianship | Healthcare Directives Scoop The Poop On average, a dog can produce 250 pounds of waste a year. Scoop their poop and throw it in the garbage. • Do not use dog waste as a fertilizer (dog poop does not work as manure due to their diets). • Dog poop causes disease. • Pet waste pollutes and contaminates our water. City ordinance 6-2-15 requires dog waste to be immediately cleaned up, unless on your private property, and must be disposed of with best management and shall not accumulate in any manner. STREET OBSTRUCTIONS – No Dumpsters or Landscaping Materials on City Streets Residents are reminded that it is illegal to place dumpsters or landscaping materials on City streets. The City has received a number of complaints this summer about materials and dumpsters being placed on City streets. Residents must have dumpsters, mulch, and other items delivered to their driveways or yards. Fall 2022 | 15 Seasonal Parking Reminder Parking is prohibited on any City street between the hours of 2 am and 6 am beginning November 1 until April 1. THIS APPLIES TO ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. All vehicles should refrain from parking on City streets after a snowfall until the streets are cleared. Albertville Ordinance 7-2-5(B) Compost Facility The Albertville compost site is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day, to Albertville residents. The area is exclusively used for organic materials that 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. **Contractors who perform tree and brush services for hire are not permitted to use the site. No dumping of stumps, oversized tree trunks, lumber, rocks, clay, spoils from excavation, concrete bituminous, or any other nonorganic material. Dumping of garbage, petroleum products, chemicals, electronic equipment, appliances, and other inorganic items is prohibited. Directions: Take CSAH 37 east toward Otsego. Turn left on MacIver Avenue NE. After approximately a half-mile on MacIver, watch for signage for the compost site, located on the left-hand side. sainttherese.org/communities/corcoran 952.512.2019 Register for an information session or make a reservation for an apartment. A Unique Senior Living Community in Corcoran OPENING IN SUMMER 2024! 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