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<br />Want to'know more about Centerville?
<br />Contact City Hall for a new resident folder. The information
<br />contained will give the reader a comprehensive overview of the city and
<br />its spOnsored activities, list of regularly used phone numbers and a
<br />synopsis of frequen#y asked questions.
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<br />City HalJ/Jim March, City Administrator ................................... 651-429-3232
<br />Public WorksIBuilding Inspections ............................................ 651-429-4750
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<br />,Centerville Website .................................................... www.centervillemn.com
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<br />E-mail ~...........................................................jmarch@goldengate.net
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<br />Property & Tax, Anoka County .................................................. 612-323-5477
<br />School, Centerville Elementary .................................................. 612-792-5800
<br />,Post Office, Hugo Post Office ....................................................651-429-2880
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<br />Gas Company, Minnegasco ........................................................ 612-372-4727
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<br />Electric Company, NSP ......................................~....................1-80().;895-4999
<br />Phone Company;US East ...........................................;............ 1-800-244-1111
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<br />r,,-; Water/Sewer, Centerville ............................................................ 651-429-3232
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<br />",- /' Cable, Media One ....................................................................... 651-483-9999
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<br />Garbage, Waste Manag~ment ...........................-.........-.-................612-783-5470
<br />CompostJWaste. Anoka Ciy. Recycle & Waste .......................... 612-323-3520
<br />Recycle Bins, Centerville ........................................................... 651-429-3232
<br />Drivers Lie. Exam, Anoka County ..............................................612-422-3401
<br />Drivers Lie. Renewals, WBL 4701 Hwy 61............................... 651-429-8532
<br />Campground, Rice Creek (Lino) ................................................ 651-426-7564
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<br />,Nature Center, Wargo .................................................................651-429-8007
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<br />Closest Hotel, Americinn (WBTownship) .................................. 651-429-7131
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<br />Attention-Attention-Attention
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<br />You are invited to participate in the development of
<br />the city ordinances. The Planning and Zoning CommilJ.~on
<br />is in the process of rewriting the citY ordinances and the
<br />commission would like your help. ,Have you had concerns or
<br />complaints about the restrictions orwording of an ordinance
<br />or would you like to see the city adopt an ordinance? If so,
<br />we need you! Pick up 'a pen and write to us, or dial City Hall
<br />to have your ideas recorded, to be considered, or send your '
<br />thoughts via e-mail to:jimmarch@goldengate.net.
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<br />Toraado Seasoa
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<br />RemindertoCenterville~fst that
<br />tornado ~ will ,be' upon us soon.
<br />Please be aWare of ~g wea1her
<br />that could effect our COJi""",.aity.
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<br />· Tornado Watch: It means weather
<br />conditions are favorable for the formation
<br />of~ Be alert and stay infotmed
<br />of c~gj1\g wea1herCODditions.
<br />.Severe'I'lDJn~ l4uam Watch: Itmeans
<br />weather conditions arefavorableforsever
<br />thunderstorms includin high ~ hail,
<br />heavy rain, lightening ~ tomadoforma-
<br />tion. Be alert and stay informedof chang-
<br />. weather conditions.
<br />~ Warning: It means a fnmsWn
<br />bas been sited. Seek shelter il1mV"1l1tVel .
<br />Do not wait for a warning signal. 'Thke~
<br />portable radio with ou to ~ infonned
<br />of changing w~ conditions; Stay
<br />away frOm windows, doors and outside
<br />walls. Protect your head. In homes or.
<br />small buildings, to the basement or to
<br />an interior part ofilie building on the low-
<br />est ,level Closets, bathrooms or other
<br />small rooms offer the best ~on in
<br />many cases In schools, hospitals, nutsing
<br />homes. office buildin shopping maDS
<br />and other public bun4 go to pre-des-
<br />igJmted shelter areas. The b8sementorin-
<br />terior baIlways on thelowesttloorare usu-
<br />ally best. Avoid auditoriums, gymnasi-
<br />ums, or large areas with po9rly supported,
<br />roofs. In Iriobile homes orvebic~ leave
<br />them and go to more substantial shelter.
<br />If outdoorS, with no shelter available, lie
<br />tlatin a nearby ditch, and shield yourhead
<br />with your arms.
<br />· Severe Thunderstorm Warning: It
<br />means severe thunderstorms have been
<br />sighted,or indicated on radar. Stay tuned
<br />to radio or 'IV for latest advisory infor-
<br />mation. Be prepared to seek shelter. Tor-
<br />nadoes may accompany severe thunder-
<br />storms. Be aware that ~vy rains cauS-
<br />in~ flash tJ~ latge bail, high dam-
<br />agmg winds and lightning may acc0m-
<br />pany severe th1JlldentormS.
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<br />Grant Updates
<br />The c;ny of CenterviIle bas lied
<br />for two Outdoor Recreation ~
<br />Grants in an attempt to acquire funding to
<br />develop r:~und equipment and triW-
<br />ways in LaMotte Parle and Acorn
<br />Creek: Park. If these gnints are fm1ded by
<br />, the MinnP..cnta Department ofResoun:es,
<br />there would be approximately $90,000 to
<br />- use towards parkdev~ Thegrant
<br />program is highly competitive. Grant
<br />awards will be announced in July. If the
<br />app1icationsarenot~this)'eM, we
<br />wiIl~themfor~nextyeat
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