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2023 Fall NewsletterNewsletter 04 | Emerald Ash Borer 04 | Albertville Royalty 06 | Drinking Water Report 07 | City Earns Recognition 08 | Smoke Alarms at Home 13 | Driveway Permits 14 | Events 15 | I-94 Gap Update 2023 FALL ISSUE St. Michael Native, Veteran, Fargo Police Officer Killed in Shooting Article Credit: Crow River News www.pressnews.com Original and full Publication: Thursday, July 20, 2023. By Community Editor - Jessica Charpentier jessica.charpentier@apgecm.com On July 14, an incident involving four Fargo, North Dakota police officers and a gunman resulted in the death of an officer and the critical injury of two other officers. The fallen officer was 23-year-old Jake Wallin, an STMA High School 2018 graduate. Wallin graduated from Alexandria Technical and Community College and attended the American Military University. He served in the Minnesota Army National Guard, was deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq and was a graduate of Fargo Police Academy IV. Wallin became a Fargo Police Officer on April 19, 2023. The four Fargo police officers were investigating a traffic accident on July 14 near Ninth Avenue S. and 25th Street S. in Fargo, when 37-year-old Mohamad Barakat opened fire on the officers and firefighters on the scene and hit three of the four officers. The suspect killed Officer Wallin and left Officers Andrew Dotas and Tyler Hawes in critical condition. A 25-year-old female Fargo resident was also injured during the incident and sustained serious injuries. None of the firefighters who were at the scene of the accident were struck by the bullets but one of their trucks was hit by gunfire. Zach Robinson, the officer who wasn’t struck during the gunfire, was able to take down Barakat around 3 pm. The suspect was transported to a local healthcare facility and later died. The firefighters who responded to the traffic accident immediately administered first aid to the officers after Barakat was shot. The incident is currently being investigated by the North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Fargo Police Department held a press conference about the incident on July 15. “This is an unconscionable act, it’s hard to fathom, it’s unbelievable that something like this would happen in our community and many of us think a lot of stuff can’t happen and this happened.” Fargo Police Chief Dave Zibolski said. “Our entire department, and I’m sure our community, is very heartbroken and we are all walking with very heavy hearts.” According to a press release from Fargo police, the motive behind the shooting is still undetermined. Zibolski met with officers Dotas and Hawes on July 15 at the hospital and as of Saturday, they were in critical but stable condition. FIRE PREVENTION WEEK IS OCTOBER 8-14, 2023 Fire Prevention Week is observed each year during the week of October 9 in commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire, which began on October 8, 1871, and caused devastating damage. This horrific conflagration killed more than 250 people, left 100,000 homeless, destroyed more than 17,400 structures, and burned more than 2,000 acres of land. Continued on page 3 2 | ci.Albertville.mn.us © Copyright 2023. 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. This publication is a community service and the City of Albertville and Prime Advertising + Design, Inc. do not make any warranty of any kind with regard to the services or products of the advertisers herein. 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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, Rob Olson, Bob Zagorski, John Hayden PLANNING COMMISSION Rick Anderson, Paul Buhrmann, Blair Huggins, Jason Pinski, Stacee Smith PARKS COMMITTEE Leroy Berning, Tim Guimont, Terrill James, Lauryn White, Pat Adamski ARENA BOARD MEMBERS Aaron Cocking, Kari Dwinnell, Ryan Gleason, Tim Lewis, Travis Weber, Keith Wettschreck, Bob Zagorski 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 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 Fall 2023 | 3 Now Seeking Parks Committee Member! The City of Albertville is accepting letters of interest for the Parks Committee. The Parks Committee is an advisory board to the City Council and consists of members appointed by the Council, a member of the Council, and the Public Works Supervisor. The group meets at 7 pm the fourth Monday of every month, as needed. WHAT DOES THE PARKS COMMITTEE DO? The Committee reviews park policies, maintenance and upkeep issues, signage, future needs, and amenities. 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 2023. 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 PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 If you have questions, you may call 763.496.6801 or email kluedke@ci.albertville.mn.us. Zibolski said the two officers were “in good spirits but still have significant recovery time.” The Fargo Police Chief also met with the family members of Dotas and Hawes. On July 17, the STMA School Board held a moment of silence in honor of Wallin. “We are deeply saddened by this devastating loss and our thoughts are with the Wallin family, friends, classmates, staff, and all those who knew and loved him. We extend our heartfelt support and deepest sympathies as they grapple with this unimaginable loss,” STMA School Board member Drew Scherber said. Hawes and Wallin were Fargo Police Academy IV classmates and were both receiving training together. Dotas has been on the Fargo Police Department for six years and is a training officer. Robinson has been on the Fargo Police Department for seven years and was Wallin’s training officer when the incident occurred. Zibolski also stated at the press conference on July 15 that federal departments often become involved in investigating cases where officers are shot or killed. According to the press conference, Barakat didn’t seem to be involved in the traffic crash at the scene, but the incident is still under investigation. “As we try to make sense of something that we’re not able to make sense of at the moment, we’ve got some pretty trying days ahead as well to plan to honor and lay to rest Officer Jake Wallin and also physically and mentally heal our department family. Along with that, our community must also heal,” Zibolski said. In a video posted to the City of Fargo’s website and played at the press conference in remembrance of Wallin, the fallen officer said about becoming a police officer, “This comes directly from the want to have a purpose behind my job each and every day. I don’t want to be sitting in an office wondering why I’m here every day. I want to be out, I want to be doing something that I can tell myself at the end of the day I made a difference somehow.” Continued from page 1 Learn More Today! 763-498-4594 5101 Kassel Ave NE, Albertville, MN guardianangelsmn.org Senior Living at its Finestin Albertville ENGEL HAUS Assisted Living • Independent Living • Memory Care Call for a tour - 763-498-4594 Whether for you, your business, or both, we have the skills to meet your unique accounting and tax needs for year end and tax preparation. Your One-Stop Accounting And Tax Shop Offices in St. Michael and Cloquet, MN 4 | ci.Albertville.mn.us EMERALD ASH BORER Complete article along with additional information may be found at: www.dnr.state.mn.us/invasives/terrestrialanimals/ eab/index.html Emerald ash borer is an invasive insect that has killed millions of ash trees throughout the eastern half of the U.S. and southeastern Canada. Native to eastern Russia, northern China, Japan, and Korea, emerald ash borer infests and kills both weak and healthy ash trees. All ash species native to North America are vulnerable to attack. With nearly one billion ash trees in Minnesota, the spread of emerald ash borer will have a serious impact on our forests and communities. Although frigid winter temperatures in northern Minnesota may help to slow the spread and survival of emerald ash borer, cold won't stop it completely. IDENTIFICATION AND LIFE CYCLE Most of the emerald ash borer life cycle takes place below the bark. Woodpeckers readily probe for larvae feeding beneath the bark, and often reveal infested trees during the winter months. These trees become covered in light-colored "flecking" as woodpeckers remove the outer bark. As tunnels (called galleries) from feeding larvae accumulate and disrupt the flow of a tree's nutrients, trees begin to show signs and symptoms of the infestation. Once symptoms have started to show, trees generally die within one to three years. Emerging adult beetles chew characteristic 1/8-inch-wide, D-shaped exit holes that can be useful in confirming infested ash trees. Because the holes are small and frequently high in the tree, they can be difficult to find. SIGNS OF EMERALD ASH BORER INFESTATION If you suspect you have seen evidence of an infestation, please report it to Public Works at 763.497.3145 or tguimont@ci.albertville.mn.us. “And now we welcome the new year, full of things that have never been.” - Rainer Maria Rilke On Sunday, June 11, a new group of young ladies became the newest court of representatives who will travel across the state spreading the friendly nature of our community and Friendly City Days Festival. In their first three months, they have visited more than a dozen cities and festivals across the state, participated in a variety of activities, and gotten to know one another. They visited the community of Big Lake during Spud Fest, filled up on free sweet corn during Cokato’s Corn Carnival, and enjoyed the festivities of Glenwood Waterama. They walked the bases at both Target and CHS Fields during sparkle night events. They have visited small towns like Swanville, where they were treated like true royalty. At the Minneapolis Aquatennial, they had the opportunity to cheer on Miss Albertville 2022-23, Hannah Hughes, who participated in the “Best Days of Summer” candidate experience. The 2023-2024 Albertville Royal Family is led by Miss Albertville Lindsey Williams, daughter of Shawn (Anna) and Jen (Steve), alongside Albertville Princess and Miss Congeniality, Em Dembouski, daughter of Jay and Danise. Named Junior Miss Albertville were Reina Poff, daughter of Tony and Brenda, Gemma Kittock, daughter of Carter and Allyssa, Marilyn Jesperson, daughter of Kenny and Amanda, and Ellie Brown, daughter of Shane and Kayla. The Albertville Royalty Program, directors, and volunteers would like to extend their sincerest gratitude to the Albertville Lions and Friendly City Days for their endless support, along with this year’s candidate sponsors.Y0066_23SPRJ55188_C Local help with your Medicare questions. Christopher Toring Licensed Sales Agent 763-330-1687, TT Y 711 Fall 2023 | 5 STOP FOR PEDESTRIANS According to Minnesota State Statue 169.21, drivers must stop to yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within a marked crosswalk or at an intersection with no marked crosswalk. The driver must remain stopped until the pedestrian has passed the lane in which the vehicle is stopped. Motorists must treat every corner and intersection as a crosswalk, whether it’s marked or unmarked, and drivers must stop for crossing pedestrians. Wright County has Notify Me Sign up for the Wright County Sheriff’s Activity Report at www.co.wright.mn.us/list.aspx. Type your email address in the box and select Sign In. If you want to receive text messages, enter your phone number and select Save. To subscribe or unsubscribe, click email or phone icon(s) next to the lists to which you wish to subscribe/unsubscribe.NOVEMBER 11, 2023 Get real insights that get homes sold. 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Do You Receive Your Water Bill Electronically? If you do and have recently changed your email address, please contact the Utility Billing Department at 763.497.3384 ext. 105 to update your email address to ensure you receive your bill and continue to receive a discount on your water bill. If you don’t receive your bill electronically, sign up today and save money on your monthly utility bill! If you sign up to receive electronic utility bills, you can save $2.17 a month and signing up for automatic payments from your checking or savings account can save you an additional $2.03 monthly for a total savings of $4.20. You can designate the discount that comes directly off your utility bill to be donated to FYCC, Arena Improvement Fund, or Food Shelf. The sign-up form can be found on the City’s website at ci.albertville.mn.us under the Pay Online button and click on the Direct Pay Form. The discount applies only to scheduled ACH draws from your checking or savings account and is not eligible on web payments. If you received a notice via the mail from the Utility Department to update or service your water meter, please contact the Utility Department promptly if you haven’t scheduled your appointment yet. Contact 763.497.3384 Monday-Thursday 7 am - 5:30 pm. Your Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for 2022 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 call Joint Powers and request a printed copy by phone at 763.497.3611. When caring for your injuries and chronic conditions, orthopedic surgeon Dr. James Lorge will first seek to understand you as a person. This helps him determine how treatment and recovery will impact your ability to resume the activities in your life. He’s a big believer in following your post-op care too. Call 763-684-8300 to schedule an appointment; limited same-day appointments are available. Learn more at stellishealth.com/orthopedics Joint and muscle care with your lifestyle in mind Fall 2023 | 7 City of Albertville Earns Recognition from Minnesota Pollution Control Agency for Operational Excellence The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) is recognizing the City of Albertville for outstanding operations. To receive this recognition, facilities must demonstrate consistent compliance with monitoring, operations, and maintenance requirements; submit accurate, ontime reports to the MPCA; and employ staff certified by the MPCA in wastewater operations. “The people who safeguard this outstanding treatment facility are committed to protecting and preserving water quality in a state that deeply values its natural resources,” said Nicole Blasing, Municipal Division director at MPCA. “The MPCA recognized their considerable efforts and deeply appreciates their service to their community.” Recognizing facilities this year has even more significance as the MPCA celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Clean Water Act. The Clean Water Act established the basic framework for regulating pollution in waters by creating water quality standards to protect drinking water and to maintain a healthy aquatic community for animal and recreational uses. Thanks to these standards, treatment facilities were developed to clean water before it is returned to a river or stream. Minnesota has approximately 1,600 municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities with 248 qualifying for the outstanding operations recognition. A Unique Senior Living Community in Corcoran OPENING IN 2024! Independent Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care A Truly Unique Setting ATTEND AN EVENT TO LEARN MORE! Do ordinary things with extraordinary love. The design of the campus, located at the northern end of the downtown district, will incorporate the look and feel of Main Street and welcome the public to: • Grab a cup of coffee • Take a class • Swim in our indoor pool • Attend an outdoor concert • Shop at a farmer’s market • Work out in the fitness center Older adults can often feel lonely or isolated from their communities. The unique setting of Saint Therese of Corcoran will provide a myriad of opportunities for intergenerational interaction and meaningful connections with the greater community. A Continuum of Care As residents’ needs evolve, access to all the care they need provides reassurance and peace of mind. 763.316.3414 with questions or for additional information. discovercorcoran.org Contact us today to attend an event to learn more! 8 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Smoke Alarms at Home Smoke alarms are a key part of a home fire escape plan. When there is a fire, smoke spreads fast. Working smoke alarms give you early warning so you can get outside quickly. FACTS • A closed door may slow the spread of smoke, heat, and fire. • Smoke alarms should be installed inside every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level. Smoke alarms should be connected so when one sounds, they all sound. Most homes do not have this level of protection. • Roughly three out of five fire deaths happen in homes with no smoke alarms or no working smoke alarms. SAFETY TIPS • Install smoke alarms in every bedroom. They should also be outside each sleeping area and on every level of the home. Install alarms in the basement. • Large homes may need extra smoke alarms. • It is best to use interconnected smoke alarms. When one smoke alarm sounds, they all sound. • Test all smoke alarms at least once a month. Press the test button to be sure the alarm is working. • Current alarms on the market employ different types of technology including multi-sensing, which could include smoke and carbon monoxide combined. • Today’s smoke alarms will be more technologically advanced to respond to a multitude of fire conditions, yet mitigate false alarms. • A smoke alarm should be on the ceiling or high on a wall. Keep smoke alarms away from the kitchen to reduce false alarms. They should be at least 10 feet (3 meters) from the stove. • People who are hard-of-hearing or deaf can use special alarms. These alarms have strobe lights and bed shakers. • Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old. For more information, visit the National Fire Protection Association, the leading information and knowledge resource on fire, electrical, and related hazards, at nfpa.org/education. CONGRATULATIONS to our 2023 Minnesota Super Lawyers honorees Craig T. Dokken | Business Litigation - 13 YEARS Steve M. Graffunder | Banking - 22 YEARS Susan T. Peterson-Lerdahl | Estate and Probate - 3 YEARS James E. Snoxell | Nonprofit Organizations - 16 YEARS Mark V. Steffenson | Business Litigation - 17 YEARS Tifanne Wolter | Family Law - 3 YEARS Rachell L. 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Fall 2023 | 9 City of Albertville Awarded Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to City of Albertville for its comprehensive annual financial report for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management. 5702 Lachman Ave. N.E., Albertville 763.432.1912 albertville@lilexplorerschildcare.com LIL’ EXPLORERS , ALBERTVILLE NOW OPEN! 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Working smoke alarms provide the valuable seconds needed to escape a burning residence. 10 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Friends of the Library Fall Book Sale Saturday, October 14th 8 am to 1 pm Great River Regional Library 11800 Town Center Dr. NE, St. Michael, MN 55376 Join us for our annual fall book sale where there will be bargains galore! Donated used books, movies, and music for sale at great prices at the Friends bi-annual book sale. Proceeds benefit the St. Michael/Hanover/ Albertville Public Library. "My Tech , My Way" Presented by REIMAGINE AGING CONFERENCE The 8th Annual On-site one-on-one tech support appointments will be available for guests age 60 and older Tickets for guests age 60 and older are complimentary METROPOLITAN BALLROOM | 5418 WAYZATA BLVD | GOLDEN VALLEY, MN 55416 MONDAY, OCTOBER 2, 2023 | 9:30 A.M. TO 2:30 P.M. From in-home health and safety innovations, to connected and automated vehicles, to the ongoing evolution of online fraud and scams, our speakers will share their expertise with a focus on helping older adults learn how to take control of technology and make it work for them. CONFIRMED SPEAKERS INCLUDE REPRESENTATIVES FROM: FOR DETAILS AND TO REGISTER, SCAN THE CODE OR VISIT SENIORCOMMUNITY.ORG/2023RAC. ReimagineAging@seniorcommunity.org 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 | 7760 France Ave. S, Ste. 1110, Bloomington, MN 55435 Highly experienced attorneys offering estate planning and elder law services: Wills | Trusts | Probate | Conservatorship Power of Attorney | Guardianship | Healthcare Directives Fall 2023 | 11 Need to Mail Something to the City of Albertville? Please use our mailing address: City of Albertville PO Box 9 Albertville, MN 55301 ** Anything mailed and addressed to City of Albertville, 5959 Main Avenue NE, Albertville, MN 55301 will be returned to you from the Postmaster ** NEED TO MAKE A PAYMENT? • Drop box within the City’s parking lot located at 5959 Main Ave. NE. • Front counter within City Hall between the hours of 7 am-5:30 pm M-Th. • ACH Direct Payment through the City with an additional discount offered on each of your monthly utility billings when set up ($2.03 credit applied) – the ACH Direct Payment form can be found on the City website: www.ci.albertville.mn.us.HOME || AUTO || LIFE || MEDICARE || MORE Contact Us For The Best Rates InMEDICARE & LIFE INSURANCE BeaudryHometown.com 763.497.2797 Blake Beaudry Blake@BeaudryHometown.com (o) 763.497.2797 | (f) 763.497.3880 5850 Barthel Industrial Dr., Suite 102 P.O. Box 128 | Albertville, MN 5301 Interested? ENROLLING NOW! 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As fall approaches, many people stop their lawn care regimens. But fall is the best time for lawn care and there is a lot of work that needs to be done to prepare your lawn for the long winter. MOW LESS Our cool season lawn grasses actively grow when air temperatures are between 55 degrees F and 75 degrees F. As the temperature begins to cool below 55 degrees F, grass growth will slow significantly and you can stop mowing. Keeping short grass before winter comes is also known to reduce vole damage to your plants. They are less likely to nest in the short grass where they are more visible to predators. AERATE YOUR LAWN Fall is a great time to aerate your lawn. Aeration is a mechanical process that involves pulling out soil cores to reduce soil compaction and allow for air, water, and nutrients to penetrate the grass roots. Aerating your lawn helps the grass roots grow deeply and produce a stronger, healthier lawn and provides better seed-to-soil contact when combined with overseeding. The optimal time for aeration is late August to mid-October because most weeds are not actively germinating. Spring is the second-best time for aerating your lawn, but you may encounter more weed pressure as weed seeds are exposed to light. Aerators may be rented or purchased at many lawn care or home improvement stores. YOU MIGHT NEED TO DETHATCH Another lawn care practice that some people do in the fall is dethatching. Thatch is the accumulation of roots and shoots resistant to decay beneath the healthy grass of your lawn. Dethatching removes the thatch. Consider dethatching your lawn if you have more than 1 ½ inches of thatch. If less than 1 ½ inches, it can be left alone. FALL IS A GOOD TIME FOR WEED CONTROL Lastly, remember that late September through October is the best time to work on weed control. Spraying for weeds in the warmer summer months increases the chances of damaging your lawn. By setting aside a little bit of time in the fall to dethatch, aerate, and seed your lawn, you can help your lawn through the winter, and have it come back even better in the spring. DORMANT SEED FOR NEXT SPRING Dormant seeding is also a great practice for fall lawn care. The idea is that grass seeds will remain dormant through the colder months and then start to germinate as soil temperatures begin to warm up. This will prevent you from having to seed in the spring when the soil is still wet and cold. The best time to practice dormant seeding is from late October through mid-November.FREE one-hour marketing consultationFULL-SERVICE MARKETING AGENCY Your Fully Charged Creative Powerhouse Fueled by passion and integrity, we build partnerships, find solutions, and move businesses forward. what we do 763.551.3700 primeadvertising.com 6450 Wedgwood Rd N #100 Maple Grove COMMUNITY ADVERTISING BRANDING & IDENTITY WEB DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT DIGITAL MARKETING PRINT & PROMO VIDEO & PHOTOGRAPHY @PrimeAdvertising @primeadvertising Fall 2023 | 13 A Right-of-Way Permit is required before construction may start. Upon receipt of a Right-of-Way Permit, the City goes out to verify that the curb and sidewalk are good. If not, the City makes the repair or works with the resident’s contractor for repair. ALBERTVILLE CITY ZONING REQUIRES: 1. The maximum width of the driveway/access shall not exceed 24 feet measured at the curb and allows the driveway to expand at a 45-degree angle through the boulevard to the property line. 2. The driveway shall be a minimum of five feet from the side yard property line. 3. No driveway access shall be located less than 40 feet from the intersection of two (2) or more street rights of way. This distance shall be measured from the intersection of lot lines. 4. Unless approved otherwise, the driveway shall be constructed of concrete, bituminous, or pavers. 5. Residential single-family lots shall be limited to one (1) driveway per property. 6. City curb and/or sidewalk shall not be removed or replaced without City approval. 7. If the boulevard sidewalk is being replaced or repaired, the sidewalk shall be constructed independent of the driveway and apron to maintain ADA-compliance. Sidewalks shall be constructed per City Standard Specifications. The maximum cross slope of sidewalk shall be two percent. Installing a New Driveway? Repairing an Old One? City Establishes Regulations for the Use and Terms for Temporary Storage Containers and Residential Dumpster Bags The City recently adopted regulations for temporary storage of PODS, storage containers, dumpsters, and dumpster bags. The new ordinance addresses the use of the temporary storage containers and dumpster, location, and duration: • The storage container/dumpster bags must be secure to avoid litter from dumpster bags. • The duration for temporary storage containers is 30 days, unless tied to an active building permit. The residential dumpster bag is no more than 14 days, unless there is an active building permit in place. • The City will not require a permit for these temporary uses. • The ordinance requires these temporary storage units be located on the paved driveway and outside the street boulevard. City Code Section 1000.15 A. of the Zoning Code is available for review on the City of Albertville’s website at www.ci.albertville.mn.us. Hanover Area Food Shelf Providing Hope For The Heart By Putting Food On The Table Hours: Tue & Fri: 12:00 - 2:00pm, Wed: 10:00am - 2:00pm, 1st & 3rd Mon: 5:00pm - 7:00pm Located in the lower level of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church 11024 Church St NE, Hanover HanoverAreaFoodShelf.org 763.498.0086 Serving an average of 200 families per month in the areas of Albertville, Hanover, St. Michael, and parts of Corcoran and Loretto. 14 | ci.Albertville.mn.us FYCC is Teaming Up with Local Businesses to Host a Community Halloween Event! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2023 10 am - 1 pm FYCC BUILDING & ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL Please wear your costume and dress warmly as there will be indoor and outdoor activities including family-friendly haunted house, Halloween bags, live music, straw bale maze, games, candy, prizes, and much more! FYCC EVENTS FYCC Invites You to BINGO! Come enjoy a fun evening playing bingo with YOUR ENTIRE household family and grandparents for only $20. REGISTER AT: MYFYCC.COM ALBERTVILLE CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm • Halloween Family Bingo Tuesday, October 10, 2023 • Turkey Family Bingo Tuesday, November 14, 2023 • Santa & Mrs. Claus Bingo Tuesday, December 5, 2023 Albertville Lions Kids' Pumpkin Party THURSDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2023 | 4-6 PM CENTRAL PARK PAVILION *while treats and pumpkins last Brian Richards – Spooky, Not Scary Magic Show! 4:30-5:30pm on the Depot stage. Activities for ages 10 and under – pumpkins, games, photos, tricks, and treats! ALBERTVILLE LIONS We Se r v e www.albertvillelions.com Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/albertvillelionsclub LIONS Membership Opportunities We are always looking for new members who would like to get involved in the same ideals and in making our community a better place to live. We meet the First Wednesday of very month at Albertville Depot 7:00pm… COME JOIN US! In 1976, a group of individuals interested in serving their community and fellow human beings throughout the world, banded together under the banner of Lions Clubs International to form the ALBERTVILLE LIONS CLUB. The members of the Albertville Lions Club are your friends and neighbors who have a lot of fun doing things for people. Thank you very much for your support! Albertville Lions | PO Box 82, Albertville, MN 55301 Fall 2023 | 15 I-94 Gap – Albertville to Monticello www.dot.state.mn.us/d3/projects/i94gap/index.html Plans are under way to improve and expand I-94 to three lanes in each direction to close the gap between Albertville and Monticello. Work begins in fall 2024. Preliminary design has begun and MnDOT will develop a final concept, complete the environmental process, and deliver construction plans. SUMMARY OF WORK • Reconstruct the road surface • Add a third westbound lane from Co. Rd. 37 in Albertville to west of Hwy 25 in Monticello • Add a third eastbound lane from west of Hwy 25 in Monticello to Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville • Replace the westbound bridge over Wright Co. Rd. 19 in Albertville • Widen the westbound bridge over Co. Rd. 75 in Monticello • Replace or repair underground pipes • Install potential noise walls along I-94 in the Monticello area Properly Preparing Irrigation Systems for Winter www.turf.umn.edu | By Dan Sandor It’s now officially fall, and with the changing of the season comes lower temperatures and a good time to begin preparing lawns and lawn equipment for winter. Former UMN turfgrass extension educator, Sam Bauer, has previously addressed common questions regarding fall lawn care; however, one item you may have overlooked is your irrigation system. If you’re a homeowner or a business with an automated irrigation system in your landscape, one of the most important things is to properly prepare your irrigation system for winter. Failing to winterize your sprinkler system could potentially result in significant and costly damages to your system. We all remember from our middle school science class that as water changes from a liquid to a solid under freezing temperatures, it expands as it turns to ice. Water remaining in a sprinkler system is susceptible to freezing, which can lead to burst pipes and other significant damages. This is of great concern especially in any exposed above-ground pipes such as found around backflow preventers. Other freezing damages can also occur in valves, pipes, spray bodies, nozzles, fittings, and other sprinkler system components. There are many online resources and DIY videos available on the internet explaining how to winterize an irrigation system; but keep in mind that not all irrigation systems are the same. Some steps may vary depending on when your irrigation system was installed, the size of your system, and the overall components of your sprinkler system. The best, and safest, way to winterize your system is to leave it in the hands of a certified irrigation professional. Winterizing your sprinkler system is an important process in maintaining your irrigation system’s performance. Failure to properly winterize can lead to significant and costly damages to your system. Contact a certified irrigation professional to help blow out your system to reduce any potential damage during the winterization procedure. 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) Medicare Help? Dan Pfeifer Located in Otsego Contact your local Independent Agent Dan Pfeifer at 763.310.7627 pfeiferinsurancesolutions@gmail.com We do not offer every plan available in your area. 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