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Centerville Communicator ~Striving to Keep Residents Informed~ FALL, 2009 YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS July, August & September VOLUME III Mary Capra—Mayor—(651) 653-1732.......................................mcapra@centervillemn.com Jeff Paar—(651) 426-7892..............................................................jpaar@centervillemn.com Linda Broussard-Vickers—(651) 426-3743................................lbroussardvickers@centervillemn.com Ben Fehrenbacher—(651) 784-6102...........................................bfehrenbacher@centervillemn.com CITY HALL HOURS CITY OF CENTERVILLE 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 best to PHONE: 651-429-3232, FAX: 651-429-8629 accommodate your schedule. WWW.CENTERVILLEMN.COM ROAD CONSTRUCTION UPDATES PELTIER LAKE DRIVE & 2009 STREET PROJECT NEARING THANK YOU! COMPLETION The contractors, engineer and City Staff would like to thank all residents for their It is anticipated that the projects will be completed prior to snow fall; patience during this construction period. however, weather could play a factor in this timeframe. PELTIER LAKE DRIVE & 2009 STREET PROJECT INFORMATION AND MAIN STREET/CSAH 14 ROAD CONSTRUCTION COMPLETED INPUT AVENUES FOR RESIDENTS Main Street/CSAH 14 is complete. If you have any questions, please visit There are numerous ways that the public can obtain updates or provide their input/ ww2.anokacounty.us/3-highway/index.aspx or call the Highway Department at concerns about these projects and they are as follows: 763-862-4200. ?? Call (651) 429-3232 if you have questions ?? Visit: www.centervillemn.com, 2009 Street Project ?? Visit: www.centervillemn.com, On-Line Form Call (651) 503-1834—Mr. Greg Burmeister, Lead Project Inspector SNOW PLOWING-GARBAGE/RECYCLING/OTHER ITEMS IN STREET OR RIGHT-OF-WAYS WINTER WILL SHORTLY BE UPON US... It is the responsibility of the property owner to clear abutting sidewalks of ice and snow within 24 hours of the event. Failure to do this work within the required time may result in the City doing the work and charging the costs to the property. Thank you for your cooperation. Street/Right-of-Way Obstructions. Please position your garbage/recycling containers off of the street, place at the end of your driveway or above curb-line. All decorative rocks, fences, irrigation system components or basketball hoops in the right-of-way are subject to damage and the City will not replace these items if damaged. POLICE & FIRE UPDATES HALLOWEEN IS COMING BECOME A MEMBER OF THE CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT Please be careful on Halloween evening if you are driving. Slow-The district is always looking for dedicated firefighters to serve the communities of Lino Lakes, Circle Pines and Centerville. Please contact (651) 784-7472 or send an down and watch out for the cute little ghouls and goblins. email to chief@centennialfire.org. Centennial Lakes CERT—Community Emergency Response Team is a training offered through the Centennial Lake Police DID YOU KNOW THAT OCTOBER IS FIRE PREVENTION MONTH? Department for the benefit of the cities of Centerville, Circle Pines Well it is, “Stay Fire Smart”! Prevent burn injuries and minimize fire risk. Cooking is the & Lexington primarily in the event of a disaster. The CERT is leading cause of all reported fires in Minnesota. Be sure to maintain a clean working area available for community initiatives and activities as a volunteer. They care about around the stove top and never leave the kitchen while you are cooking. Turn all your pot handles inward and be sure to never use water to extinguish hot oil fires. Put a lid on it. their neighbors and want to help them in their time of need. Are you interested? Heating Appliances are the second leading cause of all reported fires. Most heating appli- Contact: certcentennial@yahoo.com or visit their blog at: http:// ances such as a space heater require a three foot clearance from any combustible material. preparedfordiasters.blogspot.com/. The blog has additional links to items of inter- Included in the category are fireplaces and woodstoves. Make sure such appliances are est such as volunteering opportunities, get informed, prepare and plan for a disas- listed by a third party such as UL and are in good working condition. Clean your chimney and ter, H1N1 Influenza and much more. have them inspected regularly. Candles continue to be a fire hazard during the holidays and on special occasions. When purchasing candles make sure the base of the candle is larger CENTENNIAL LAKES POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HERE TO SERVE ITS than the top. Tilt the candle to a 45 degree angle and let it go. If it stands back up it passes RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING USEFUL INFORMATION VIA THEIR WEB- the “tip test. If it falls to a horizontal position, it fails. Children cause over 50% of all fires—Keep lighters and matches out of reach! SITE The Police Department’s website has information regarding such things as Theft/ THE CENTENNIAL FIRE DISTRICT IS ALSO HERE TO SERVE ITS Vandalism Prevention, I.D. Theft Prevention, Bicycle Safety, Free CPR Classes, RESIDENTS BY PROVIDING USEFUL INFORMATION VIA THEIR etc. Visit them at: www.centenniallakespd.com. WEBSITE The Fire District’s website has information regarding classes, equipment that they Both the Centennial Lakes Police Department and the Centennial Fire utilize, contact information and public safety information. Visit their website for District, in order to provide efficient services to you and your more information, www.centennialfire.org. neighbors, rely on house numbers being easily visible from the street, easily found and accessible fire hydrants. Finding your or your neighbor’s home and accessing visible hydrants in emergency situa- tions is critical and can mean the difference between a little or a lot of property loss, precious time lost in administering emergency care or police protection. These issue are also critical for businesses.