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Centerville Communicator 'Striving to Keep Residents Informed YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS Tom Wilharber—Mayor—(65 I) 429-2140 ...............................twilharber@centervillemn.com Spring, 2011 January, February & March Ben Fehrenbacher—(651) 784-6102...........................................bfehrenbacher@centervillemn.com VOLUME I Steven King—(651) 426-2973.......................................................sking@centervillemn.com rP' m D. Love —(651) 784-6102 dlove@centervillemn.com Jeff Paar—(651) 426-7892 jpaar@centervillemn.com CITY OF CENTERVILLE CITY HALL HOURS 1880 MAIN STREET City Hall hours are Monday—Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. CENTERVILLE MN 55038 If you are unable to meet these hours, please contact us and we will do our ori, PHONE: 651-429-3232, FAX: 651-429-8629 �r WWW. CENTERVILLEMN. COM best to accommodate your schedule. ��wr MAIN STREET/CSAR 14 ROAD & INTERSTATE 35E CONSTRUCTION SLATED TO BE COMPLETED BY JUNE, 2011 Key components of the project include: Replace and lengthen freeway entrance and exit ramps (Completed), construct three traffic signals and adding turn lanes, adding additional lanes to Main Street and constructing a center median to reduce conflict points (Partially Completed). The road and ramp access is expected to remain open during construction. Minor delays may occur and lane shifts are likely during peak construction periods. For more information, please contact Mr. Charles Cadenhead, Anoka County, 763-862-4237 or Charles. Cadenhead (a co.anoka.mn.us or Mr. Kent Barnard, MnDOT, 651-234-7504 or Kent. Barnard(0ot.state.mn.us. Please visit Anoka County Department of Transportation's web site at: http://ww2.anokacounty.us/v3–highway/index.aspx to report pot -holes, dead animals or signs down/signals out on these streets CSAH 14/Main Street, CSAH 21/Centerville Road CSAH 54/20th Avenue. All other streets in the community with the exception of Ojibway Drive and Portage Way are the City of Centerville's responsibility. Weight restrictions are in effect. Please follow the posted signs. For more information call Anoka County Highway Department Hotline 651-747-2253 or the City of Centerville. POLICE & FIRE UPDATES ANOKA COUNTY AUTO THEFT TASK FORCE: CRIME ALERT Auto theft continues to be a crime of concern for most communities and auto thefts should be taken very seriously. Police Departments can not do it alone, and they need your help. Auto theft continues to be a crime of opportunity, by eliminating the opportu- nity for a perpetrator to steal your vehicle, eliminates the time and expenses associated with same. Here are some easy things that you can do to secure your vehicle and de- crease the chance of becoming a victim of auto theft in the community and when you are outside of the community for entertainment, work, etc. 1. Lock your car -10% of vehicles stolen within Anoka County are unlocked. 2. Take your keys -20% of vehicles stolen within Anoka County the keys were left inside the car. 3. Conceal valuables. 4. Park smart—In well lit areas and close to entrance doors of your destination. 5. Use your garage—Remember to close the garage door and still lock your vehicle and remove valuables. Location of Vehicles when stolen Parking lot: 30% Driveway: 19% Street: 9% Garage: 3% Anoka County's Recovery Rate: Not Recovered: 61% Recovered: 39% This crime alert was brought to you by: Shannan M. Randolph, Crime Analyst, 6431 University Avenue N.E., Fridley, MN 55432 (763) 572-3634. ANIMAL CODE—CONTROL YOUR PET We all love our pets, and usually other people love them too. But when our pet's behavior starts to affect our neighbors, they can become a nuisance. Everyone has the right to enjoy their home, neighborhood and parks. Being aware of pet nuisance regulations can help make your pet a good neighbor. e Am 1 Nobody likes a noisy animal neighbor. One of the most common pet nuisance complaints handled by the police department is habitual barking. See City Code 90.09(a). POISON -PROOF YOUR HOME THIS SPRING An incident of poisoning in the home is predictable and preventable. In 2008, 85% of the 54,000 poison exposures in Minnesota originated in the home. Nationally, it is the second leading cause of unintentional death due to injury. KITCHEN Remove household products (cleaning products, dishwashing compounds and drain cleaners) from under sinks Remove medicines on counters or in open areas -All household products and medications should be out of reach and sight of children Child safety latches should be installed on all drawers or cabinets containing harmful products or sharp objects -No toxic products should be stored with food or in food containers BATHROOM -All medications, cosmetics, hair care products, toothpaste, mouthwash and cleaners should be out of reach Medicine storage area should be cleaned out regularly and old medicines flushed down the toilet -All medications should be stored in their original child -resistant containers BEDROOM -No medicines should be left in or on dresser or night stands -All cologne, aftershave, cosmetics and powders should be kept out of reach LAUNDRY AREA -All bleaches, soaps, detergents, fabric softeners, bluing agents and sprays should be kept out of reach -All products should be stored in their original containers GARAGE/BASEMENT Insect sprays and lawn care products should be stored in locked areas Gasoline and car care products should be in secured areas or a locked trunk Paint, paint cleaners and other home care products should be in locked areas -All products should be stored in their original containers GENERAL HOUSEHOLD Storage area for medication and other products is a locked cabinet located high and out of reach Plants indentified and should be out of reach Alcoholic beverages should be out of reach Ashtrays empty and should be out of reach Paint should be in good condition with no chipping or peeling -No mouse baits in areas where children play WHY DO SOME PEOPLE ABUSE PRESCRIPTION DRUGS? Some people experiment with prescription drugs because they think they will help them have more fun, lose weight, fit in, and even study more effectively. Prescription drugs can be easier to get than street drugs: Family members or friends may have them. But prescription drugs are also sometimes sold on the street like other illegal drugs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention stated that prescription drug abuse is on the rise. THANK YOU FOR CLEARING YOUR FIRE HYDRANT The Centennial Fire Department would like to thank those that abut a fire hydrant and your due diligence in keeping it visible and clear this winter season. Please thank your neighbor(s) if they are responsible.