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http://www.centervillemn.com VISIT THE CITY’S Cable Channel 16 or THE CITY’S WEB SITEFOR MORE CITY INFORMATION! Page 2 Centerville’s Newsletter SNOWMOBILE RULES COUNCIL CONTINUES TO WORK WITH THE BEARD GROUP FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT Age Limit: Persons under the age of 14 are prohibited from operat- ing the snowmobile on City streets. Persons over the age of 14 and The Beard Group has modified the previously submitted Phase I under the age of 18 must have the immediate possession of a valid plans of the Downtown Redevelopment slightly due to the current snowmobile safety certificate issued by the Commissioner of Natural housing market; however, The Beard Group anticipates commencing Resources. construction on Phase I in the fall of 2008. For additional informa- Church: Snowmobiles are prohibited within two hundred (200) feet tion please contact Finance Director, John Meyer at: (651) 429-3232 of church property during hours of church services and hours of other x 11. Council will be meeting with the Beard Group following their church functions. regularly schedule Council meeting of February 13, 2008. Curfew: Snowmobiles are prohibited between the hours of: 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m. Sunday - Thursday and 12:01 a.m. - 7:00 a.m. Friday DON’T FOREGET...ANIMAL LICENCES NEED - Saturday. Permitted hours of operation on the day before Thanks- TO BE RENEWED FOR 2008-2009 giving, Christmas and New Years Day shall be the same as a Friday. Easements: Snowmobiles are prohibited on boulevards within any The fees for spayed/neutered animals are $10; public right-of-way. intact animals are $20 & a kennel license $30. Intersection(s): Snowmobiles must make a complete stop upon entering any uncontrolled intersection. Snowmobiles must then yield 2008 ELECTION UPDATE the right-of-way to any vehicle or pedestrians at the intersection, or so close to the intersection as to constitute an immediate hazard. Caucuses are February 5, 2008, contact the City or County Offices for Parks: Snowmobiles are prohibited from public property, playgrounds more information. and recreational areas, except authorized for such use by the City. State Primary Election is September 9, 2008 polls open at 7:00 a.m. Pedestrian: Snowmobiles are prohibited within one hundred (100) State General Election is November 4, 2008, polls open at 7:00 a.m. feet of any fisherman, pedestrian, skating rink, or sliding area where the operation would conflict with use or endanger other persons or The City of Centerville’s polling place is St. Genevieve’s Catholic Par- operation, in those areas at a speed greater than reasonable and pru- ish Community Center located at 6995 Centerville Road, Centerville, dent. MN 55038. Private Property: Snowmobiles are prohibited on private property of another without specific permission of the owner. MUNICIPAL ELECTIONS—HELD AT THE STATE GENERAL School: Snowmobiles are prohibited on school grounds, except as ELECTION permission is expressly obtained from responsible school authorities. Sidewalks: Snowmobiles are prohibited on public sidewalks provided Seats that will be Vacated and Up for Election: for pedestrian traffic. Shortest Possible Route: It is unlawful for any person to enter, Mayor (2 Year Term) operate or stop a snowmobile within the limits of the City of Center- Council Member (4 Year Term) ville along or upon any roadway except for the sole purpose of leaving Council Member (4 Year Term) and returning to a place of residence provided that such travel is lim- ited to the shortest possible route between the residence and a res- taurant or a gasoline filling station or between a residence and a place CITY CODE UPDATE where the snowmobile may be legally used. Speed: Snowmobiles must not exceed ten (10) miles per hour on The Planning and Zoning Commission has been diligently working to City streets. update the City’s Code of Ordinances along with City Staff and Legal Streets: Snowmobiles must be on the most right hand lane available Counsel. Visit the City’s web site if you have questions regarding City for traffic or as close as practicable to right hand curb or edge of the Code/Ordinances or contact City Hall at 651-429-3232. roadway. Snowmobiles are prohibited on the inside slope and road- way of any trunk, county-state aid and county highways within the City limits. Studs: It is unlawful for any person to enter, operate or stop a snow- mobile within the limits of the City of Centerville on any street or pub- MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THESE IMPORTANT lic property when the drive track is equipped with DATES metal studs. Daylight Savings Begins March 9, 2008 Earth Day April 22, 2008 Garage Sale Days May 9 & 10, 2008 Clean Up Day May 10, 2008 Fete des Lacs August 1, 2 & 3, 2008 National Night Out August 5, 2008 State Primary September 9, 2008 THE COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM PROGRAM IS General Election November 4, 2008 LOOKING FOR MEMBERS….. Do you want to become trained to skillfully respond in the event of a NEWS RELEASE disaster? Do you want to help yourself, your family, your neighbors in NEW SCAM TARGETS ELDERLY the event of a disaster? Do you want to learn the skills to help emer- gency responders save lives and protect property in your community Authorities Warn Public About Scammers Claiming to be Victim’s in the event of a disaster? If you have answered yes to any of these Grandchild… questions, please call (651) 407-1423 to speak with a program coordi- nator or email certcentennial@yahoo.com. Take an active roll and be An Olmsted County woman has lost $7,000 in a new scam that is prepared if needed. primarily targeting the elderly. The Minnesota Department of Public Safety (DPS) has received six other reports of similar cases from law In 95% of all emergencies, the victim or bystander provides the first enforcement agencies and citizens around the state. For more infor- immediate assistance on the scene. Would you know what to do? mation, please visit the DPS’ web site at: www.dps.state.mn.us.