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2019 Fall IssueNewsletter 03 | Albertville Royalty 05 | Protect Our Water Quality 07 | Compost Site Open 08 | Fire Department 11 | Recycling 12 | Winter Parking 14 | Election 2020 16 | Lions Events 2019 FALL ISSUE A Once-In-A-Lifetime Celebration The City of Albertville commemorated 100 years on Saturday, September 21. Thousands of residents and neighbors came by with their friends and family for the Centennial Celebration on what was supposed to be a rainy day. The weather turned out perfect. For over a year, members of the Parks Committee and other community volunteers gathered to plan event details. The one-day festival took place at Albertville’s Central Park and the newly-constructed Park Depot. Aside from on-site food trucks, the entire event was free. Various community groups volunteered their time to help serve popcorn, kettle corn, 1919 Root Beer, and cotton candy. Attendees enjoyed live music, carousel rides, family photo opportunities, a petting zoo, penny carnival, and vintage baseball. A highlight of the event was the unveiling of a period-appropriate time capsule. Evening fireworks concluded the festivities. We appreciate all who were able to attend. Thank you to those who helped with the planning and execution of this once-in-a-lifetime community event. For more information on our rich 100-year heritage, visit ci.albertville.mn.us. Thank you to our Centennial Celebration Committee for a job well done. In collaboration with the City of Albertville, the team at Lupulin Brewing Company brewed “Centennial,” a pre-prohibition style hybrid lager. The Albertville Royalty Program served the community with FREE root beer, popcorn, kettle corn, and cotton candy. Thank you to the STMA High School Jazz ensemble for joining us at the celebration! 2 | ci.Albertville.mn.us 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 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Closed Daily from 12 - 12:30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL Mayor Jillian Hendrickson, Rob Olson, Aaron Cocking, John Vetsch, Rebecca Halling PLANNING COMMISSION Commissioners Paul Buhrmann, Mark Brempell, Ron Klecker, Rick Anderson, Walter Hudson PARKS COMMITTEE John Vetsch, Andy Swanson, Larry Boller, Sharon Oakvik, Leroy Berning, Sarah Hansen, Tim Guimont PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 763.497.3145 | After Hours: 763.496.6809 11822 63rd Street NE, Albertville, MN 55301 SEWER/WATER DEPARTMENT 763.497.3132 | 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 ST. MICHAEL-ALBERTVILLE ARENA 763.497.6749 | www.stmaya.org 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 © Copyright 2019. 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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Anything entering a storm drain isn’t sent for treatment but instead drains directly into waterbodies such as lakes and rivers. MOST FREQUENT OFFENDERS These should NEVER go down a storm drain: • Used Motor Oil • Pesticides and Fertilizers • Paints and Solvents • Grass Clippings and Other Yard Waste • Soapy Water from Pressure Washing • Dirt and Sediment • Septic Tank Effluent • Car Wash Wastewater • Radiator Flushing Discharge • Commercial Cleaning Wastewater Suspect an Illicit Discharge? Report it! • During business hours, call City Hall at 763.497.3384 • After hours, call Non-Emergency Sheriff Dispatch at 763.682.1162 • Call 911 to report a major spill or active illegal dumping It's All About Choice! Join us for Kaffee, Kuchen and Tour! 763-498-4594 Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care 5101 Kassel Ave NE Albertville, MN ENGEL HAUS SENIOR COMMUNITY www.pressnews.com guardianangelsmn.org Fall 2019 | 3 of Albertville 6050 LaBeaux Avenue NE, Albertville 763-497-4211 | acehardware.com WE CARRY ALL THE BEST BRANDS in outdoor power equipment and bar-b-que grills Stop in today and check out our selection of LAWN & GARDEN and GRILL & PATIO Mon-Fri 8am-9pm Sat 8am-7pm, Sun 9am-6pm Albertville Royalty www.facebook.com/AlbertvilleRoyalty On June 10 in the crowded auditorium at St. Michael Albertville High School the Albertville Royalty Program continued the tradition of capping off Albertville Friendly City Days with the coronation of the new group of individuals who will represent and serve the city of Albertville for the upcoming year. Selected as Junior Miss Albertville were; Olivia Johnston daughter of Tom and Sarah, Macy Westom daughter of Jeff and Liz, Geneva Adams daughter of Brian and Tohnya, and Charlotte Harris daughter of Randall and Alicia. Selected as 2019-2020 Albertville Princesses were Olivia Peltz daughter of George and Jen, and Gretta Becker daughter of Steve and Roberta who was also selected by her peers as Miss Congeniality. Completing the new royal family, selected as your 2019-2020 Miss Albertville was Kallyn Amundson daughter of Michael and Devon. Since being selected, the 2019-2020 Albertville Royal Family consisting of 35 individuals large and small have visited more than thirty communities, spreading our friendly city days spirit atop the award-winning float the “Friendly City on Wheels.” They even recently continued the tradition of partnering with the Make-A-Wish program to sponsor and honor a little girl who dreams of being a princess or in a parade by giving her that opportunity and showering her with an extra special day all about her! Miss Albertville Kallyn says “Being selected as Miss Albertville has and continues to give me opportunities to grow personally. I have been lucky to be acquainted with such strong young women through the summer and meet more every day. Furthermore, through service work, such as my weekly visit to Engel Haus, I have been able to spend time with people I would have never previously spoken to. It is now one of my favorite things of the week.” Not only has this year's court visited several cities and spread the friendly spirit of our community but they have continued to extend volunteerism of the Albertville Royalty Program by continuing “Beyond The Crown,” an initiative created to get each year's royal family involved in giving back without their crown and sash, but as individuals coming together for a common good all across Minnesota. To date they have served meals at Ronald McDonald House, participated in walks supporting community members, volunteered in our community and have big plans to do so much more with the remainder of their year and beyond. The Albertville Royalty Program is grateful for the support of so many in and around the community. If you see them out and about stop by and say hello. Any of them would be glad to share with you how this community and the opportunities they have been presented have impacted them and will stay with them forever. 4 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Wright County Citizen Alert System Get alerted about emergencies and other important community news by signing up for the Citizen Alert System. This system enables the County to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations, such as missing persons and evacuations of buildings or neighborhoods or potential safety hazards. www.co.wright.mn.us/AlertCenter.aspx Water Report 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 x105 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 www.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. WHAT IS THE STORMWATER UTILITY FEE ON MY BILL? The stormwater utility fee pays for the City’s stormwater system (pipes, catch basins, culverts, holding ponds) and the annual maintenance costs of the system. The fee also pays for Federal and State mandates such as the Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4) program. Like water and sewer, the stormwater utility fee is a user fee that all properties regardless of ownership are required to pay. The fee charged to commercial properties for stormwater is based on the size of the lot and the amount of impervious surface. 2018 Drinking Water Report – Consumer Confidence Report PWSID: 1860024 MAKING SAFE DRINKING WATER Your drinking water comes from a groundwater source: eight wells ranging from 221 to 504 feet deep, that draw water from the Mt. Simon, Eau Claire-Mt. Simon, Quaternary Buried Artesian and Hinckley Sandstone aquifers. Joint Powers Water Board works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality requirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious water resources. A full copy of the 2018 Drinking water report can be found on the city’s website: www.ci.albertville.mn.us Contact Larry Cook, Senior Project Manager at 763.497.3611 larry.cook@veolia.com or Andy Ahles, Water Department Supervisor at 763.497.3611 andrew.ahles@veolia.com if you have questions about Joint Powers Water Board’s drinking water. You can also ask for information about how you can take part in decisions that may affect water quality. County Board Preparing to Tackle Tobacco 21 Ordinance This Summer, the County worked on a Tobacco 21 ordinance that would place much stronger restrictions on those who sell tobacco and e-cigarettes. A Wright County public hearing was held, Tuesday, September 17 to get public input on the proposed change. BENEFITS OF TOBACCO 21 For more information: www.health.state.mn.us/communities/tobacco/21/index.html Supporting Local Businesses & Community Since 1974 Albertville Office 11055 61st St. NE| 763.497.8224 www.premierbanks.com Bank Local. Bank Premier. Fall 2019 | 5 Protect Our Water Quality! Fertilizers, leaves, grass clippings, animal waste, and eroded soil are all sources of phosphorus. When they are swept or washed into the street or nearest storm drain, they end up in the local lake or river. Residents can do their part to protect water quality by doing the following: • Buy phosphorus-free lawn fertilizer. • Apply fertilizer at the recommended rate. Late Summer is the best time. Don’t fertilize before a storm. Never apply to frozen ground. • Keep soil, leaves, and lawn clippings out of the street. • Mow higher. Keeping the grass length to 2.5-3 inches is healthier for the lawn. • Pick up pet waste promptly. Pet waste can contain harmful bacteria as well as nutrients that cause excess algae and weed growth in lakes and rivers. • Control soil erosion around the house. When left bare, soil is easily washed away with rain, carrying phosphorous with it. Soil erosion can be prevented by keeping soil covered with vegetation or mulch. Unwanted Prescription Drug Take Back Receptacles The Wright County Sheriff’s Office unwanted prescription drug receptacle is located inside the main lobby next to the Civil Division counter. The public can dispose of unwanted prescription drugs between the hours of 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon-Fri at: Law Enforcement Center, 3800 Braddock Avenue NE, Buffalo, MN **Additional prescription drug receptacles: St. Michael City Hall, Delano City Hall, Buffalo Police Department, Annandale Police Department and Howard Lake Police Department DISPOSING OF NEEDLES AND SYRINGES Disposal options: • Household sharps collection sites: safeneedledisposal.org • Clinics and hospital collection sites – call first to see if they accept • Home needle-destruction devices • Mail-back programs www.pca.state.mn.us/living-green/disposing-needles-and-syringes niemeyers.com ELKO 800.340.8724 10405 E 260th St. ALBERTVILLE 877.949.2727 6550 Karston Way NE SALES | PARTS | SERVICE Tent & Travel Trailers 5th Wheels Campers Propane Fill Available Your Guide to R.V. Trailers & Truck Accessories since 1965 Your Rockwood Headquarters for Over 25 Years! 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Most people who experience even intense suicidal moments recover and live fulfilling lives. Getting professional help is important and connecting to support of various kinds makes a difference in getting through a difficult time: • Safety first – National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800.273.8255 or suicidepreventionlifeline.org – Crisis textline: Text “HOME” to 741-741 or www.crisistextline.org – Wright County Mental Health Crisis Line 763.682.7400 • Remove access to lethal means • Learn more about what’s going on • Get talking • Create a safety plan • Take care of your physical health Outdoor Ice Rink Attendants Needed Applications are now being taken for attendants for the City’s outdoor ice rinks. You must be at least 16 years of age and be able to work afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays. You may apply at City Hall 763.497.3384 or FYCC at 763.496.6820 or online. Daily Park & Rec Announcements are posted on: www.myfycc.com throughout the season. Silver Sneakers® Flex Fitness Program The SilverSneakers® Flex Program brings fitness to your favorite places! Who says you have to be a kid to have fun with your friends? Join us in the following classes available at Albertville City Hall, 5959 Main Ave, Albertville. SILVERSNEAKERS® FLEX CARDIO AND STRENGTH/ SAIL STAY ACTIVE & INDEPENDENT FOR LIFE When: Mondays and Wednesdays Time: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Where: The upper level of the Albertville City Hall Instructor: Lori Schoenborn Cost: SilverSneakers® FLEX classes are free for SilverSneakers® members (for non-members: $2.50 per class) SILVER&FIT CLASSES When: Tuesdays and Thursdays Time: 8:20-9:20 a.m. Where: The upper level of Albertville City Hall Instructor: Lori Schoenborn Cost: Silver&Fit members may be free, annual membership may apply, please check with your insurance (for non-members: $2.50 per class) Meals on Wheels The Crow River Senior Center is the Meals on Wheels Site for Albertville, Hanover and St. Michael. If you know of a senior that needs this service, please share this information with them. Cost is $4.00 per meal. Meals are delivered by volunteers Tuesday through Friday and are prepared by the River Inn of Hanover. Currently we are delivering 30+ meals a day. The Meals on Wheels program is available for those seniors in need of a hot meal unable to prepare for themselves. Consider adding your name to the volunteer driver list. We can always use more substitute delivery drivers and bag return volunteers. Call and speak to Vonnie please at 763.497.8936 or email for information at vwaters@crowriverseniorcenter.com Primary care for every age and every stage With family care, OB/Gyn, pediatrics and internal medicine, we provide care for infants to seniors – and every stage in between. To learn more call 763.684.8300 or visit stellishealth.com. Fall 2019 | 7 Compost Site Open 24/7 The City of Albertville’s Compost site is available 7 days a week 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 excavating, concrete bituminous or any other non-organic material. Dumping of garbage, petroleum products, chemicals, electronic equipment, appliances and other inorganic items is prohibited. Directions: located off of CSAH 37 east towards Otsego, simply turn left onto MacIver Avenue NE then go about ½ mile on MacIver Avenue NE watch for signage for the compost site that is located on the left hand side. The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce is Your Business and Community Resource The I-94 West Chamber of Commerce represents organizations in 10 core communities as well as numerous surrounding cities along I-94 in the northwest Twin Cities. They tailor your membership to meet your current business needs so you find value and make the most of the partnership. They support your organization through programming, events, marketing and promotions, committees, advocacy, and much more. Our area is filled with vibrant and thriving communities. It’s clear that the cities, residents, and business leaders of this area share the same values and the same community spirit. Whether you are here to work, live, or play, they can provide the community resources and recommendations you need. For further information: info@i94westchamber.org, 763.428.2921, www.i94westchamber.org Harvest Corn Maze & Fall Festival Saturdays & Sundays | September 21 - October 27 MEA | Thursday, October 17 and Friday, October 18 Buy Tickets Online: nathes101market.com Enjoy our animal train, corn cannon, corn maze, corn pits to play in, duck races, jumping pillow, Max (our giant pumpkin bouncy house), pedal carts, petting zoo, potato slinger, and spider web! 8980 Quantrelle Avenue NE, Otsego 763.441.4487 | nathes101market.com OPEN 10 am to 6 pm Weekends WEB | MULTIMEDIA | PRINT | COMMUNITY Mention this ad to redeem a FREE ONE HOUR Marketing Consultation or Website Evaluation 763.551.3700 | PrimeAdvertising.com | 6450 Wedgwood Rd N #100, Maple Grove 8 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Albertville Fire Department Welcomes First Female Firefighter in 12 Years – by Lauryn White North Wright County Today, www.northwrightcounty.today Nikki Ose, a St. Michael mother of two and a child care provider by day, has added a surprising twist to her resume – becoming the first female firefighter in the Albertville Fire Department in over a decade. Albertville Fire Chief Eric Bullen said that Ose brings to the department the same level of skill and training as her male counterparts. “We need people that are well- trained and willing to serve their community. She will provide both of those.” Ose, whose own mother was a nurse, began to feel a calling to community service when her mother passed away in 2007. “I made a promise to her and to myself that I would live a healthier lifestyle and work hard to make a positive impact on others as she did.” Over the years, Ose has built up her strength and endurance both in the gym and by participating in short-course triathlons and mud runs. She knew there had to be a purpose to all her hard work. Then last summer, a friend encouraged her to attend the Women’s Fire Services Expo in Elk River. “I surprised myself with how much I enjoyed each training session. I went home and called my friend and told him “I think becoming a firefighter is something I want to do. It’s what I’ve been looking for!” Ose was sworn in as an official volunteer firefighter in December 2018, after which she underwent six months of intense training in the Fire Academy. “It was an adjustment to leave my family so many nights a week, but as the other recruits and I traveled from different fire departments in Wright county for class, we grew to be close friends.” And on June 23, exactly one year after attending the women’s firefighter expo, Ose graduated from the Fire Academy alongside fellow Albertville firefighters Jared Grove and Charles Holzerland. “This group of guys on the department are the nicest group of men you’ll ever meet,” said Ose. “They’ve accepted me with open arms and made me feel like ‘one of the guys.’ I feel like I’ve gained 29 older and younger brothers to joke with, lean on for support, and protect me.” When asked what she expects to bring to the department as the first female in nearly 12 years, she joked, “I’m positive the first thing I brought to the department was the first pair of extra small suspenders!” Ose hopes that her positive and upbeat personality will rub off on her fellow firefighters and on the community. “I wanted to become a firefighter so that I could make a difference in myself and make a positive impact on our community.” “As a female,” explained Chief Bullen, “I think she will be a great addition to our public safety education and community outreach events, hopefully someone that young girls can look to as a role model and maybe interest them in the fire service.” “Joining The Albertville fire department has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” said Ose. “My hope is to motivate other women and men to try out for our department too!” Census 2020 Your response matters. Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways. The census can shape many different aspects of your community. • Census results help determine how billions of dollars in federal funding flow into states and communities each year. • The results determine how many seats in Congress each state gets. • It’s mandated by the US Constitution in Article 1, Section 2: The US has counted its population every 10 years since 1790. Reminder from the Building Department: The Building Department oversees all residential and commercial building permits issued in the City and ensures the Minnesota State Building Codes are enforced and adhered to on all permits. It is illegal to work without a permit. Obtaining a permit either by a property owner and/or contractor ensures safety as well as full compliance with the Minnesota State Code. Review of permit applications also ensures that projects meet zoning requirements, such as setbacks and building heights. Applications for permits should be submitted well in advance of the scheduled starting date. This will allow time for City staff to offer assistance through the process and issue the permit at the start of the project. Various inspections are required for all permits. If you are unable to find the application or form needed on the City’s website, please call City Hall at 763.497.3384 x103. Fall 2019 | 9 Fire Prevention Week OCTOBER 6-12, 2019 Home fire escape planning and drills are an essential part of fire safety. A home fire escape plan needs to be developed and practiced before a fire strikes. HOME FIRE ESCAPE PLANNING SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Drawing a map of each level of the home, showing all doors and windows. • Going to each room and pointing to the two ways out. • Making sure someone will help children, older adults, and people with disabilities wake up and get out. • Teaching children how to escape on their own in case you cannot help them. • Establishing a meeting place outside and away from the home where everyone can meet after exiting. • Having properly installed and maintained smoke alarms. HOME FIRE ESCAPE PRACTICE SHOULD INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: • Pushing the smoke alarm button to start the drill. • Practicing what to do in case there is smoke: Get low and go. Get out fast. • Practicing using different ways out and closing doors. behind you as you leave. • Never going back for people, pets, or things. • Going to your outdoor meeting place. • Calling 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone or a neighbor’s phone. SMOKE ALARMS • Smoke alarms detect and alert people to a fire in the early stages. Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. • Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half. • Install smoke alarms in every sleeping room, outside each separate sleeping area, and on every level of the home, including the basement. • Test smoke alarms at least once a month using the test button. • Make sure everyone in the home understands the sound of the smoke alarm and knows how to respond. Recreational Fires and Portable Outdoor Fireplaces RECREATIONAL FIRE A recreational fire is defined as an outdoor fire burning materials other than rubbish where the fuel being burned is not contained in an incinerator, outdoor fireplace, portable outdoor fireplace, barbeque grill or barbeque pit and has a total fuel area of 3 feet or less in diameter and 2 feet or less in height for pleasure, religious, ceremonial, cooking, warmth or similar purposes. The Minnesota State Fire Marshal (MSFC) establishes the minimum requirements for recreational fires. The following information is applicable even if a local jurisdiction does not have an ordinance regulating recreational fires: • Recreational fires must be at least 25 feet from all buildings or combustible materials. Combustible materials are things such as wood, paper, and plastics. • Recreational fires shall be located 10 feet from LP-Gas containers that are filled on site by the LP-Gas company. • Recreational fires must be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished and a minimum of one portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved on-site fire extinguishing equipment shall be readily available at all times until the fire is extinguished. Examples: charged garden hose, dirt, or sand (and a means of applying it). • The only materials permitted in a recreational fire are wood from trees, small branches, brush, or charcoal. Treated lumber materials, construction debris, garbage, plastic materials, or waste materials are not allowed to be burned in recreational fires. • Recreational fires must be immediately extinguished if they pose a fire safety risk or when directed to do so by the fire code official. PORTABLE OUTDOOR FIREPLACE A portable outdoor fireplace is defined as a portable, outdoor, solid-fuel-burning fireplace that may be constructed of steel, concrete, clay or other noncombustible material. A portable outdoor fireplace may be open in design, or may be equipped with a small hearth opening and a short chimney or chimney opening in the top. • Portable outdoor fireplaces shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions and shall not be operated within 15 feet of a structure or combustible material. They shall also comply with the above requirements for recreational fires. SAVE THE DATE FYCC Father/Daughter Winter Wonderland Dance Saturday, February 8, 2020 10 | ci.Albertville.mn.us The Albertville Fire Department Recently Took Delivery of Two New Fire Trucks The process began in January of 2018 with the formation of a 10-member truck committee, made up of Fire Department personnel. The truck committee began having initial contact with, and receiving demonstrations from, prospective truck manufacturers in February of 2019. The truck committee eventually decided on a preferred dealership and vendor, MacQueen Emergency Group from St. Paul, Minnesota and Pierce Manufacturing from Appleton, Wisconsin, and began the long process of “building” two truck specifications from the ground up. After several truck committee meetings, three budget workshops, and a final City Council presentation, a contract was signed in September 2018 for the construction of a 2019 Pierce Impel Pumper and a 2019 Pierce Impel Ascendant 110’ Aerial. After an initial approval visit and several rounds of engineering changes and reviews, the construction of the trucks started in April 2019. The trucks were delivered to the Fire Department the first two weeks of July and the Department has started an intensive training program to get members trained on the new trucks before they are put into service. Wright County Sheriff's Office By Sergeant Ben Schaap, Wright County Sheriff’s Office SHERIFF’S OFFICE COLLABORATION WITH CENTRAL MN MENTAL HEALTH CENTER Mental health related calls have increased in recent years across the country. Many law enforcement agencies are reviewing their response and handling of mental health related calls for service to adapt to this growing need. The Wright County Sheriff’s office partnered with Central MN Mental Health Center to help address this growing need in our communities. Central MN Mental Health Center offers services to those experiencing a mental health crisis while the Deputy is on the scene of a mental health related call (including response to the call if needed). Additionally, if the individual wishes to participate, they offer after care and follow up services. In the past these options were not always available, but are now helping address the individual experiencing crisis at the scene and thereafter. Since collaborating with Central MN Mental Health Center in August of 2018, we are seeing a reduction in mental health related hospitalizations. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health services, please call the Central MN Mental Health Center line at 1.800.635.8008. CRIME PREVENTION TIPS The Wright County Sheriff’s Office would like to work with you to prevent or reduce crime in Albertville. To help mitigate the possibility of theft, we would like to remind you to keep your vehicles secured. In the majority of thefts-from-vehicle reports we receive, the items are taken from unlocked vehicles. Whenever possible, park your vehicle in a closed and secured garage. When your vehicle is unattended, remove your valuables from it. Residents with garages should close their overhead garage doors overnight to avoid the possibility of opportunistic theft. If anyone sees any suspicious activity, please call the Wright County Sheriff’s Office (911) to report it. Our goal is to work together with the community to promote a high quality of life and safety to residents. ANNUAL BUDGET TRENDS Budget 13 Budget 14 Budget 15 Budget 16 Budget 17 Budget 18 Budget 19 Prelim Budget 20 $3,088,576 $3,273,904 $3,347,653 $3,604,452 $3,768,100 $4,045,082 $4,497,130 $4,554,477 Fall 2019 | 11 FYCC Halloween Event For complete details on all our programs and events, visit myfycc.com Saturday, October 26th | 10 am to Noon The City of Albertville, FYCC Building and Parking Lot FYCC is teaming up with local businesses to host a Community Halloween Event for children of all ages. Please wear your costumes and dress warm as there will be indoor and outdoor activities including: • Music • Family Friendly Haunted House • Hay Rides • Many Fun Games • Candy and Prizes • Straw Maze • And much more…. Albertville Recycling The City of Albertville is proud to offer recycling to its residents. We have two recycling routes: one for the East side of town – Blue Recycling Schedule (East of County Road 19) and one for the West side of town – Grey Recycling Schedule (West of County Road 19). To become a better recycler, please visit RecyclingSimplified.com The recycling carrier asks that your blue recycling cart be at the end of your driveway the night before for by 6 a.m. on your bi- weekly Thursday for scheduled pickup. Make sure you leave 3 feet of space around your container from all obstacles such as mail boxes, other containers, cars and trees. A full/print-ready calendar for the 2019 Recycling Schedule can be found on the City of Albertville’s website. You are also able to receive text message reminders on your recycling week: Eastside text “ blue” to 292929 OR Westside text “gray” 292929 – Standard text message rates may apply. Wright County Recycling Facility 505 County Road 37 NE, Buffalo, MN 55313 763.682.7338 The compost and recycling facility accepts household hazardous waste and recyclable materials from Wright County residents. Appointments are required for all household hazardous waste (HHW) and recyclables. Please call the Wright County Planning and Zoning Office at 763.682.7338 during office hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to schedule an appointment. Visit www.co.wright.mn.us/162/Compost- Recycling-Facility for a complete listing of items/fees accepted along with location and hours of the facility. 2019 Spring Cleanup Day Was Cancelled Due to the closing of the Great River Energy garbage burn plant, the cities of St. Michael and Albertville weren’t able to effectively provide general waste service for a Spring Clean Up Day this year. However, there are many local options for residents for recycling and waste that are near or lower than normal clean-up day costs. A listing of providers is on the city’s website: www.ci.albertville.mn.us listed under Quick Links. 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. 12 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Winter Parking and Snow Removal WINTER PARKING RESTRICTIONS: Parking restrictions will be in effect from November 1 to April 1. During this period no parking is allowed on City streets between the hours of 2 a.m. and 6 a.m. regardless of weather conditions. Vehicles should refrain from parking on the street during and after a snowfall until the plows have cleared the street. FIRE HYDRANTS: Snow can prove especially challenging when trying to fight fires. In many cases, it makes fire hydrants hard to see or access. Remember, a few minutes of work now can make all the difference later! TRASH CANS: During the snow season, the Public Works Department asks residents to refrain from putting trash cans on the street or sidewalk. Snowplow drivers want to clear the streets for the safety of residents and trash cans need to be out of the way. SNOW FORTS: Parents should make sure their child’s snow fort is set well back from the street and driveway. It can be dangerous to build snow forts in the mounds of snow left at the ends of driveways from snowplows. MAILBOX REPAIRS: The Public Works Department is gearing up for winter and the upcoming plowing season. Now is a good time to check your mailboxes and posts. Check for obvious damage such as cracked boards and posts, missing screws, etc. Also look at ground level to make sure your post is still in good condition and will withstand the weight of snow from the plows. Repairs are easier to do now than when the ground is frozen. The City will not be responsible for mailboxes knocked over as a result of a weak post. SNOW REMOVAL: Property owners should shovel, plow or blow snow onto their property or boulevard adjacent to their property and not in the street. Snow should not be shoveled into any public street. Snow placed in the street can be compacted and turn into hard mounds of ice. It can be dangerous if a plow truck hits these mounds of ice and could result in damage to the plow truck. Ordinance No. 2019-07: Storage of camping trailers, utility trailers, or any trailer that is not attached to a motor vehicle is prohibited on any public street, highway, alley or other right of way. No on-street parking shall be in excess of 48 hours. Where Do Our Tax Dollars Go? Debt (annual general obligation bond payments) General Government (all other depts. & buildings) Public Works (building, streets, lights, etc.) Economic Development (taxes) Planning & Zoning Public Safety (police & fire, animal control) Culture & Recreation (parks, library, senior center, etc.) Capital Reserves (set aside for future purchases) Fall 2019 | 13 Make Reservations Albertville City Hall has rooms available for rent for both civic groups and private individuals or businesses. City Hall reserves rooms to many non-profit, business, social and special event groups in the community. Please see the applications listed on www.ci.albertville.mn.us or call 763.497.3384 x145 for more information. STMA Library is Hosting a Book Character Pumpkin Decorating Contest griver.org/locations/st-michael Enter our pumpkin decorating contest by decorating a pumpkin as your favorite book character! Open to all ages. Prizes will be awarded to one lucky winner in each group (under 12 and Teen/Adult). Bring your decorated pumpkin (not carved) to the library by October 21. Pumpkins will be on display in the library and judged by popular vote October 21 to October 25. Decorated pumpkins can be picked up October 28. Drop off begins October 14. Sponsored by the St. Michael Friends of the Library. Top 2 Reasons to License Your Dog 1. To control/prevent the spread of rabies. 2. Easy identification to return lost dogs to their owners. The City of Albertville has a limit of two dogs per household. All dogs over six months must be licensed. A copy of the current rabies vaccination certificate must be received along with your application. Spayed/Neutered 1 yr - $10.00 2 yr. - $20.00 3 yr. - $30.00 Unaltered 1 yr. - $15.00 2 yr. - $30.00 3 yr. - $45.00 You can download a form on the City’s website: www.ci.albertville.mn.us or stop in at City Hall and pick up an application. Just a friendly reminder that when your dog is off your property, your dog must be leashed with a leash no longer than six feet in length and should not be allowed on other properties without the homeowner’s or business owner’s consent. All feces should be picked up in all public places, including parks. Coats for Kids Ben Derbis, ‘The Coat Drive Kid,’ will be once again collecting winter coats for the Salvation Army this year. New and/or gently used coats are needed as well as other winter accessories such as mittens, scarves, etc. Donations will be accepted this year starting October 1st - November 20th, 2019: • Albertville City Hall • Albertville Fire Department • Coborn’s • Millennium Dance • FYCC Office • Health Source Chiropractic Caring for Kids! Your Local Toy Drive The City of Albertville has an annual drop box to collect toys for the Hanover Food Shelf. Toys can be dropped at City Hall Monday- Thursday 7 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. until December 12th. Toys should be new and unwrapped. Toys are needed for all ages 0-18. You may contact the food shelf at 763.498.8311 to request an appointment. Christmas Tree Collection The City’s Public Works Department will once again have a curbside pickup of Christmas trees after the holiday season: Monday, Jan. 6, 2020. Trees should be placed out at the curb no later than 7 a.m. Please remove all tinsel and decorations – please no tree bags. The curbside pickup may take several days. If you miss the collection that week, you can bring the tree to the City’s compost site. Personal Training | Group Exercise inFIT Kids Childcare infit.org | 763-424-4435 5633 La Centre Ave., Ste 400, Albertville FITNESS AT A WHOLE NEW LEVEL 14 | ci.Albertville.mn.us Election 2020 ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED FOR 2020: APPLY NOW! The City is in need of Election Judges to help administer the 2020 elections. The time commitment would consist of approximately five hours of training, then three different election days. You may choose either a half day or a full day of duties for each election day. New for 2020 is what is known as a Presidential Nomination Primary (PNP), this Election will be held on March 3, 2020. The purpose of the PNP is to supplement the historical caucus model used in Minnesota for many years. Voters will be able to vote for major political party presidential candidates in a similar fashion to other elections. The following website can be visited for more information on the new PNP: www.house.leg.state.mn.us/hrd/pubs/mnpresprim.pdf The State Primary Election will be held on August 11, 2020, and the State General Election will be held on November 3, 2020. As with all elections, this presents an opportunity for residents to be involved at the local level with their government. If you have questions or want to apply to be an election judge, please contact City Clerk Kim Hodena at 763.497.3384 x101 or email: kolson@ci.albertville.mn.us ALBERTVILLE HAS MOVED TO TWO VOTING PRECINCTS! To reduce wait times and comply with local and state recommendations, the City Council approved the creation and location of a second voting precinct. Precinct 1 STMA Middle School West 11343 50th Street NE, Gym Residents south of I-94 and west of County Road 19 Precinct 2 St. Albert’s Parish Center 11400 57th Street NE Residents north of I-94 and residents east of County Road 19 ARE YOU REGISTERED TO VOTE? Register to Vote through the MN Secretary of State: mnvotes.sos.state. mn.us/VoterRegistration/VoterRegistrationMain.aspx or you may stop by City Hall for a paper application. Pre-Registration Cut off Dates for 2020: • February 22, 2020 For Presidential Nominating Primary • July 21, 2020 For Primary Election • October 13, 2020 For General Election DON’T FORGET TO VOTE! Going on Spring break vacation, student attending college, headed south for the winter or leaving town for hunting season? Absentee voting is available for the 2020 elections due to a change in law, voters DO NOT need a reason to vote absentee. Voters can request an absentee ballot online by visiting: mnvotes.sos.state.mn.us, stopping by City Hall, or filling out the absentee application and returning it to City Hall. City Hall is open for Albertville Residents Only for Absentee Voting Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. 46 days prior to each election PLUS extended hours listed: Extended Absentee Voting Election 2020 Election Day Voting @ Precinct Saturday, February 29 Presidential Nominating Primary Tuesday, March 3 Saturday, August 8 Primary Election Tuesday, August 11 Saturday, October 31 General Election Tuesday, November 3 Veteran’s Day is November 11 Did you know that your tattered, faded or worn American Flag, POW, MIA or other state flags can be turned in and retired to The American Legion Post 567 in St. Michael. They also regularly conduct a dignified flag burning ceremony. Contact them to inquire about the availability of this service. New Flags are Available for Purchase at the Gaming Office - St. Michael American Legion Post 567. Flag styles, sizes and prices are available on their website: www.libertyrestaurantbar.com Contact Info: 763.497.2001 or stop in and speak to one of their pull tab staff. Fall 2019 | 15 2020 Election Judge Application Name: _________________________________________________ Street Address: ___________________________________________ City: __________________________ State: ____ Zip: _________ Daytime Phone: _________________ Cell Phone: ______________ Email: _________________________________________________ Please indicate the shifts you would like to work: PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY – Tuesday, March 3, 2020 q 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. q 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. q 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) q I can work any shift PRIMARY ELECTION – Tuesday, August 11, 2020 q 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. q 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. q 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) q I can work any shift GENERAL ELECTION – Tuesday, November 3, 2020 q 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. q 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. q 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (All day) q I can work any shift Some Election Judge duties require pairs of Judges of different political parties to complete a task. Please mark your party affiliation below. This will be kept private and will be signified discretely on your name badge on Election Day. q Republican q Democrat q Grassroots-Legalize Cannabis q Legal Marijuana Now q Other ___________________ q I don’t want to claim a party affiliation Minnesota Election Law requires that Election Judges meet the following qualifications in order to serve as an Election Judge: • 18 years of age or older • a citizen of the United States • can read, write, and understand English • if convicted of a felony, rights have been restored • have not been found legally incompetent • not under guardianship Return application to City Hall: M-Th 7 a.m. - 5:30 pm or email to: KOlson@ci.albertville.mn.us Mail to: PO Box 9, Albertville, MN 55301 Trailblazer Transit WHAT IS TRAILBLAZER TRANSIT? Trailblazer is a general public transportation system consisting of a bus system and a volunteer driver program. Professional drivers employed by the Trailblazer Joint Powers Board utilize elevator-equipped buses to provide Dial-A-Ride service throughout Sibley, McLeod, and Wright Counties. Volunteer drivers use their own personal vehicles to provide transportation to support the buses when schedules are full or to help people with some transportation requests that cannot be accommodated by a bus. WHO CAN USE TRAILBLAZER TRANSIT AND FOR WHAT PURPOSE? Trailblazer provides general public transportation, which means that almost anyone can use the service for almost any reason. There are no qualifications or requirements to use the transit system. Children, youth, adults, and seniors can all access the buses or volunteer drivers. Some common destinations include medical facilities, restaurants, banks, drug and grocery stores, beauty salons, barbers, and government offices. People also use Trailblazer to get to work, school, day care, recreational activities, and social events. If you need to get around for just about any reason, Trailblazer can get you there. WHEN DOES TRAILBLAZER OPERATE? The buses and volunteer drivers operate Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. GET AROUND www.trailblazertransit.com | 1.888.743.3828 “Your Total Floor Store Since 1986” 763.441.4181 9310 Parrish Ave NE, Otsego www.LefebvresCarpet.com The most durable, easiest to clean carpet on the planet.™ Fall Sale ends Oct. 18th Carpet | Wood Floors | Laminate | Vinyl Luxury Vinyl Tile | Ceramic Tile | Countertops 10% OFF All Products Excluding promotional products, labor and stocked items. 25 94 Albertville St. Michael Mon�cello Clearwater Hasty Rogers MapleGrove Fis h L a k e R d Dayton ParkwayinterchangeCo. Rd. 8 I-94: Maple Grove to Clearwater 94 94 494 94 M i s sissippi Rive r 241 610 101 24 37 19 Prime Advertising & Design, Inc. 6450 Wedgwood Road N., Suite 100 Maple Grove, MN 55311-3649 PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID PRIME PERMIT NO. 2 ECRWSS POSTAL CUSTOMER Fall 2019 • 16 ISD 728 (ELK RIVER) SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES NOVEMBER REFERENDUM – SPECIAL ELECTION NOVEMBER 5, 2019 7 A.M. - 8 P.M. The ISD 728 School Board unanimously approved a request to seek more local tax dollars to support educational programs and address building maintenance and growing enrollment needs. The first question would increase the district's operating levy and adding support and resources for students throughout the district. The second items, a bonding request that is contingent on the operating levy question passing first, would address a growing space crunch throughout ISD 728, provide more flexible learning spaces district wide and address facility inequities at the high schools. ISD 728 will prepare informational materials and hold community sessions to help inform residents of the requests leading up to the November 5 vote. You can find more information at www.isd728.org Albertville Lions Events BLOOD DRIVE Thursday, November 14 | 1-7 p.m. Albertville Parish Center Pre-sign up available on the Red Cross website at www.redcrossblood.org. Walk ins are welcome. CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK Sunday, December 1 | 5 p.m. Central Park I-94 Road Construction TRAFFIC IMPACTS All traffic impacts are tentative and weather dependent. LANE CLOSURES Tuesday, September 3 through November 2019 Watch for overnight lane closures on WB I-94 between I-494 and Hwy 241 Note: The closures will occur between 7 p.m. and noon daily on weekdays. Saturday closures may last until noon. Thursday, September 5 through Friday, November 1, 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. nightly I-94 is reduced to a single lane in both directions between Hwy 25 in Monticello and Hwy 241 in St. Michael. UPCOMING Information about upcoming traffic impacts will be provided as details become available. Motorists can expect narrow, temporary lanes, reduced speeds, non-rush hour lane closures, occasional ramp closures and delays. ABOUT THIS PROJECT Four work areas in a 39-mile stretch of I-94 between Maple Grove and Clearwater to reduce congestion, improve safety, improve freight traffic, enhance economic vitality and provide a smoother ride. ST. MICHAEL TO ALBERTVILLE (2019-2021) • Reconstruct 6 miles of freeway between Hwy 241 and Wright Co. Rd. 19 • Reconstruct I-94 bridges over Wright Co. Rd. 19 • Add new ramp from Co. Rd. 19 to EB I-94 • Reconstruct Hwy 241 bridge over I-94, add new loop ramp from WB I-94 to SB Hwy 241 • Add lane on EB I-94 between Wright Co. Rd. 19 and Hwy 241, and on WB I-94 between Hwy 241 and Wright Co. Rd. 37 • Add raised concrete median barrier • Build stormwater basins to improve drainage www.dot.state.mn.us