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Centerville Communicator ~Striving to Keep Residents Informed~ YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS WINTER 2009- Mary Capra—Mayor—(651) 653-1732......................................mcapra@centervillemn.com Ben Fehrenbacher—(651) 784-6102...........................................bfehrenbacher@centervillemn.com 2010 Jeff Paar—(651) 426-7892..............................................................jpaar@centervillemn.com October, November& Linda Broussard-Vickers—(651) 426-3743...............................lbroussardvickers@centervillemn.com December VOLUME IV D. Love —(651) 784-6102.............................................................dlove@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 MAIN STREET/CSAH 14 ROAD & INTERSTATE 35E CONSTRUCTION The proposed interchange at CSAH14 (Main Street) and Interstate 35E (I-35E) has been planned for a number of years. The county, in partnership with the City of Lino Lakes, have worked hard to replace the existing interchange with one that better accommodates existing and planned land uses in the project area and surrounding communities. If you have any questions regarding this upcoming project, please visit: ww2.anokacounty.us/v3_highway/futureprojects.aspx or call the Highway Department at 763-862-4200. SNOW PLOWING/GARBAGE/RECYCLING/SIDEWALK SHOVELING WINTER IS 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 Obstructions. Please position your garbage/recycling containers off of the street, place at the end of your driveway or above curb-line. Irrigation system components or basketball hoops in the right-of-way are subject to damage and the City will not replace these items if dam- aged. The City will however be replacing sod in the Spring. Please do not deposit snow from your driveway or sidewalk back onto the roadways. POLICE & FIRE UPDATES HOUSE CHECK PROGRAMHOUSE NUMBERS & FIREHYDRANTS Winter is here, and many of us will take vacation or otherwise be In order to provide efficient services to you and your neighbors, both away from our homes for extended periods of time. Did you know the the Centennial Lakes Police Department and the Centennial Fire Centennial Lakes Police Department offers a House Check Program District, rely on house numbers being easily visible from the street, to help keep your home safe and secure while you are gone? easily found and accessible fire hydrants. Finding your or your Whether your home will be empty for a day, a month, or several neighbor’s home and accessing visible hydrants in emergency situa- months, officers will make periodic checks at various times of day to ensure your tions is critical and can mean the difference between a little or a lot of property loss, residence is secure. Of course, it is always a good idea to let your neighbors know precious time lost in administering emergency care or police protection. These you will be gone and have them report any suspicious or unusual activity during issues are also critical for businesses. your absence as well. INSTALL, INSPECT AND PROTECT SMOKE ALARMS If you are interested in participating in this program please contact the Centennial ?? Lakes Police Department at 763-784-2501 during regular business hours (8:00 a.m. Place properly installed and maintained smoke alarms in hallways leading to to 4:30 p.m.). You will be asked various questions including your departure and sleeping rooms and in all sleeping rooms on each level of your home. return dates, whether lights will be left on and if so, if they will be set to go on and off ?? Get smoke alarms that are interconnected (connected to your buildings electri- at set times of day, vehicles to be left in the driveway and anticipated visitor, if any, cal system); if one sounds, they all sound. etc. ?? Both hardwired and battery-operated alarms should be replaced every ten CAR SEAT CLINIC SCHEDULED years. See the manufactures instructions. Nothing is more important than the safety and welfare of your children. ?? Test smoke alarms monthly and change batteries when you change clocks— To help prevent injury and ensure safe travel in automobiles by children, every six months. the Centennial Lakes Police Department is proud to announce its first ?? Consider buying long-life (lithium) batteries for your smoke alarms, which may ever car seat clinic. The clinic is designed to educate parents and provide proper last up to ten years with no battery change. installation of your child’s car seat. Parents will be encouraged to participate in the ?? Install smoke alarms away from air vents. installation process and learn how to reduce accidental injury to their child. ?? Install smoke alarms on the ceiling or wall, at least 4 inches from the wall edge The clinic will be held on February 9, 2010 at Centennial Fire Station #1 located at and no lower than 12 inches from the ceiling. the corner of Lake Drive and Firebarn Road in Circle Pines. The hours of the clinic ?? If a smoke alarm sounds during normal cooking, open the door or window, fan are from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. APPIONTMENTS are REQUIRED and space is the area with a towel to get the air moving. limited. Appointments are reserved for residents of Anoka County only. To schedule ?? DO NOT DISABLE THE SMOKE ALARM OR TAKE OUT ITS BATTERIES! an appointment please contact Community Service Officer Kirchner at 763-235- 2593. ESCAPE PLANNING Prepare and practice an escape route with everyone in the home, including children; know two ways to exit every room; close all bedroom doors when sleeping at night; crawl low, under smoke; feel closed doors, if hot-use another exit; if you are on the second or third floor, consider buying a fire ladder for adult use; identify one place to meet household members outside; call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number after you escape and NEVER go back inside a burning home or garage.