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Volume 1, issue 2 Page 3 Public Works Department Winter is on it’s way. 6. It is the responsibility of the home- owner to keep clear the sidewalk With winter knocking on our doors, in front or alongside your residence. now is a good time to talk about some Economic of the issues that we all face regarding 7. Mailboxes. If a mailbox is actually Development snow removal on local streets and struck by a plow, the City crew will sidewalks. The City of Centerville make a temporary repair for the win-News maintains more than 26 miles of local ter and then repair or replace in the streets and 36 cul de sacs, and over 4 spring. More commonly, mailbox miles of trails. It takes the city crew damage occurs from the force of the by City Administrator Mike Ericson about 8 hours to cover all the roads in snow moving off the end of the plow, Posi?ve economic development news in the City the City during an average snow event. or be shifting snow banks, When this City policy is to plow all 3 inch snow happens the damage is not repaired of Centerville begins with a special welcome to events. Starting times will vary de- by the City. NOTE—it is important for our new businesses in the past year including pending on storm size, expected homeowners to shovel around their Ul?mate Mar?al Arts, Alex’s Lawn & Turf, Me- amounts and time the storm is ex- mailbox. When mailboxes get en- pected to pass. Our first priority is to cased in the snowbanks they often chanical Air Systems, and Founda?on Fitness. clear the streets then cul de sacs and break off as plows move past and the The city has a purchase agreement with then trails and parking lots. snow bank shifts. Ruﬀridge Johnson, a heavy equipment company During extreme winters like we have 8. On occasion, lawn damage may occur from NE Minneapolis, to purchase a ﬁve acre had in the past, crews are required to within the road right of way. If you piece of land in the Clearwater Creek Business “wing back” snow banks to create contact the City in the spring, we will additional room for snow storage. Park and construct a 19,000 sq. ?. building in repair the area with black dirt and When crews perform this work, they seed. This on occasion happens and Spring 2016. use their side wing plows to push the is not intentional. snowbanks further into the boule- The Centerville Road/CSAH 21 street improve- The Centerville Public Works Department vards. They adjust the plows to ride ment project was completed last month thanks wishes you an enjoyable winter and appre- about 6” over the top of the curb and ciates your help keeping your streets to Anoka County and Arnt Construc?on. Im- grass. This is one of the reasons that open. we have an ordinance prohibiting provement included water, sewer, storm water, landscaping and sprinkler systems bituminous trail, concrete curb and gu?er and from being installed in the public right For weather-related road condi?on bituminous street surfacing. The city council of way. The public right of way typical- informa?on, call 5-1-1 or visit: also decided to include the removal and replace- ly includes about 10 to 15 feet of www.511mn.org. grass area behind the curb. If snow ment of the colored concrete on Main Street Note: Please assist the Centennial Fire banks are not “winged back”, they get which was met with support from residents and District by keeping clear a ﬁre hydrant too high and the snow coming off the business owners who have requested it for plow ends up back on the roadway. close to your home, it may save yours. years. Residents are pleased to have the work Thank you! Her are some helpful reminder to our competed as it has created a new and improved residents: north/south transporta?on route. 1. There are parking restrictions, no parking on City streets between Recently the city council listened to a presenta- 3:00 a.m. and 7:00 a.m. Centen- ?on from the execu?ve director of the Anoka nial Lakes Police may ticket cars Applica?ons for low-income residents County Historical Society as she shared the im- parked on the streets during are available at C?y Hall or on line at: those hours.Winter is on it’s Way. portance of preserving history. Rebecca Ebnet- h?p://christmascommi?ee.com/ 2. It is against City ordinance to Mavencamp stated the city’s rich history is an Applica?ons must be postmarked No- place snow into the City’s right of asset that needs to be shared with residents and vember 25 or earlier. They will not way or push snow across streets. visitors. Mayor Tom Wilharber stated that the This is also a state law and a accept late applica?ons city is looking forward to working with North ticketable offense. Metro TV on a Centerville History Bits program 3. Garbage cans and recycling con-Applicants can apply for food only or, tainers are to be placed at the to highlight the rich heritage of our community. if they have children ages 0-18, for end of your driveway. NOT IN THE toys and food. However, you must The city con?nues to receive strong interest STREET. have legal custody of any child that from developers for available property for devel- 4. Plow drivers are not allowed to you list on your applica?on. You may opment and redevelopment and that is a good plow private driveways. be asked to show proof of legal custo- sign the economy is rebounding. 5. Please remove all basketball and dy. If you have ques?ons about this hockey nets out of the street and program, please contact (763) 323- Let’s help make Centerville a great place to live, back into your yard prior to the 4982 if you have ques?ons. work, shop, and play! plow season.