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Centerville Communicator ~ Striving to Keep Residents Informed
<br />YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS SPRING 2009
<br />]anuary, February & March
<br />Mary Capra-Mayor-(651) 653-1732 mcapra@centervillemn com VOLUME I
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<br />Tom Lee-(65 I) 426- 1254 .............................................................tlee@centervillemn.com
<br />Jeff Paar-(65 I) 426-7892 ..............................................................jpaar@centervillemn.com
<br />Linda Broussard-Vickers-(65 I) 426-3743 ................................Ibroussardvickers@centervillemn.com
<br />Ben Fehrenbacher-(65 I) 784-6 102 ........................................... bfehrenbacher@centervillemn.com
<br />~,F~,~~~~,~ EARTH DAY
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<br /><'=4r Volunteer opportunities for cleanup efforts are available in either your
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<br />The Centerville Parks & Recreation Committee is meeting on Saturday, April 18,
<br />2009 at 9:00 a.m. here at City Hall to cleanup local parks. Garbage bags & latex
<br />gloves will be provide to participants. Those younger than 16 years of age are
<br />required to bring a parentlguardian along! Cookies and refreshments will be pro-
<br />vided atthe parks.
<br />Anoka County Parks is hosting Earth Day activities also on April 18, 2009. A ser-
<br />viceproject toclean up, plant and beautify the Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional
<br />Park Reserve is planned. Please call to register for a specific project for your family
<br />or group at (651) 429-8007, This service project will take place from 9:30 a.m. to
<br />11:30 a.m. Family Earth Day Celebration will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
<br />with FREE climbing wall, canoeing, art projects to take home and an Earth Day Fair
<br />with local organizations and businesses providing information and activities about
<br />earth-friendly practices and products. For more information visit
<br />www.anokacountyparks.com orcall the Parks InfoLine at 763-767-2820.
<br />HYDRANT FLUSHING
<br />Hydrant flushing will begin the week of May 11 through May 15, 2009. Please
<br />remember not to wash whites, they could become stained due to the flushing of the
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<br />MINNESOTA IDENTIFIES FIRE PROBLEM
<br />Each year the MN State Fire Marshals Office collects information from
<br />the 788 fire departments within the State of Minnesota through the F'
<br />Minnesota Fire Incident Reporting System (HEIRS). Once the fire
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<br />department leaves the scene they enter information into MFIRs such RF.
<br />as the type of call, occupancy type, area of the fire, cause of the fire and alike.
<br />In 2007 (the most recent data), 746 of the 788 fire departments across the state
<br />reported data. This data collectively identifies the fire problem within Minnesota.
<br />That data is then sent to the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS)
<br />which details our national problem from fire departments across the country.
<br />For the past several years COOKING has been the leading cause of all fires in
<br />Minnesota. 74% of all the incidents occurred in a residential structure. The most
<br />common reason for the fires was leaving the kitchen when something was on the
<br />stove or in the oven. The second leading cause was heating-related fires such as
<br />combustibles too close to space heaters and chimney fires due to lack of mainte-
<br />nance. In fact, 62% of all heating fires occurred in chimneys and fireplaces.
<br />WELL WATER WISE WEEK ~~~"~~~
<br />During the week of May 4-8, 2009 the City will collect well water ,~'~ ~ .~
<br />dents. Water Test Kits are available at City Hall for pickup. Resi-
<br />dents will need to follow the instructions and deliver water sam-
<br />plesback toCity Hall before 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, 2009 or deliver them
<br />to Anoka County on your own, Cost for the testing will be $30.00 and payment
<br />needs to accompany the water sample. If you have additional questions, please
<br />visit Anoka County's website.
<br />ANIMAL LEASH LAW ENFORCED
<br />The City of Centerville does have a City Code regulating dogslcats running at-
<br />large, excessive barking and licensing. The Centennial Lakes Police Depart-
<br />ment is authorized to enforce the City's Code and you could be cited or your
<br />animal could be transported to Otter Lake Animal Hospital for
<br />running at-large with fees charged to you. ,~
<br />~P~ STREET SWEEPING
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<br />,~~; Will commence the last week in April or the first week in May.
<br />-Please be mindful of the slow moving vehicles associated with this
<br />process.
<br />BUILDING PERMITS ARE REQUIRED FOR STORM DAMAGE RE-
<br />PAIRS:
<br />Re-Roofin $130 w
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<br />Re-Siding $130
<br />Some window replacements.
<br />Contact City Hall for more information.
<br />Did you know that if you are issued the permit and you have a contractor com-
<br />plete the work, you, not the contractor is responsible for the workmanship of the
<br />job?
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<br />DID YOU KNOW THAT IF YOU DEPOSIT LEAVES, ~, ° ~~
<br />GRASS CLIPPINGS OR PLACE OTHER DEBRIS :~~ ~ ~~-~~ ti:r
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<br />THE ROADWAY OR DRAINAGEIUTILITY EASE- ~ "~~~ ` ~ ~:.,F.
<br />MENT YOU AREVIOLATING CITYCODE...
<br />You are also adding to the sediment buildup in local drainage ponds and contrib-
<br />utes nutrients that cause the algae that blooms in our lakes. Please dispose of
<br />these items at the compost sites listed on Page 3 or place other items in your
<br />yard or driveway.
<br />Inclose third are Incendiary fires (i.e. Arson), These are fires that are intentionally
<br />set to cause damage to property andlor harm someone. Arson commonly remains
<br />in the top three of all causes. In previous years it has been on top. Arson cases
<br />are increasing as the economy falls and puts emergency responders and the com-
<br />munity at risk at the very least. What use to be used only to heat our food and
<br />keep us warm, is now being used like a knife or gun.
<br />The majority of the fire cases that fire departments respond to are predictable and
<br />preventable. Taking time to conduct a hazard analysis of your residence will
<br />greatly reduce your risk of a fire occurring within your home. If you have further
<br />questions regarding this article, please call the Centennial Fire District at (651) 784-
<br />7472. Information was provided by: Fire Chief Jerry Streich.
<br />- WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS
<br />~~ ~~ Weight restrictions are in effect. Please follow the posted
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<br />For more information call Anoka County Highway Department:
<br />HOTLINE 651-747-2253.
<br />CITY HALL HOURS ~ ente~~cce
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<br />City Hall hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
<br />If you are unable to meet these hours, please contact us and we will do our best
<br />to accommodate your schedule.
<br />CITY OF CENTERVILLE,1880 MAIN STREET, CENTERVILLE, MN 55038 . ~,~~ ,
<br />~~ PHONE: 651-429-3232, FAX: 651-429-8629 ~ ~ ~~
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