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<br /> <br />.Looldng <br />Forward <br /> <br />~ Centervllle <br />lit <br />~ <br />~' <br />~" <br />lit <br />~ <br /> <br />" <br />i <br />I <br /> <br />by Jim March <br />City Administrator <br /> <br />The New Year has arrived and it is <br />time to plan for the upcoming spring and <br />summer months. Th~ City of Centerville <br />has grown rapidly over the last several <br />years. The residential growth appears to ~ <br />be continuing into 1997 and hopefully <br />some commercial and -tight industriat'growtfrwill follow. 'The key to <br />growth is to be able to manage the growth and the changes that come <br />with new development. <br />Many people have moved to Centerville because of the sense of the <br />small town atmosphere. In looking at the community priorities gathered <br />. through the comprehensive planning input meetings, almost all would <br />like to see Centerville keep its small town atmosphere. <br />I believe that Centerville can keep its small town feel and rural <br />atmosphere, regardless of the development that occurs in Uno Lakes, <br />Hugo or surrounding areas. I offer the following ideas that one could <br />use to help build the sense of community, retain the small town atmo- <br />sphere and continue to makeCenterville a desirable place in which to <br />live. <br />1. Help keep the area lakes, waterways and parks clean. <br />2. PI~nt trees andl~ndscape yourbomes_or business. <br />3. Start budgeting now for needed home repairs. <br />4. Get involved in community events, activities and meetings. <br />5. Shop local first. <br />6. Keep Centerville Number 1 in recycling. <br />7. Think about how you could improve the looks of your yard or <br />neighborhood. <br />8. Get to know your neighbors. Organize a block party. <br />9. Control your pets. <br />10. Tell your friends about the great community in which you live. <br /> <br />Attention SnowmobUers <br />If you are attempting to get to <br />Centerville Lake, go east on Main <br />, Street, south on Progress and west on <br />Sorel to the lake. There appears to be <br />some confusion regarding proper <br />snowmobiling in downtowo <br />Centerville. Do not drive on private <br />property and please, obey all rules and <br />regulations. To protect your <br />snowmobiling privilege become active <br />in the Rice Creek Trail Association. <br /> <br />Check the batteries in JOur smoke <br />detector to see if they need to be <br />changed. Think safety! <br /> <br />Any Comments: <br />Direct your newsletter com- <br />ments in writing or by telephone to ',.' <br />Ry-Chel Gaustad 1880 Main Steet, <br />Centerville, MN 55038, or call 429- <br />3232. <br />