Blaine CityConnect - March/April 2016 by City of Blaine

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Improvements Planned for I-35W North The Minnesota Department of Transportation is currently studying I-35W for the addition of MnPASS Express Lanes between Highway 36 and Lexington Avenue, in order to address capacity and mobility needs in the corridor. MnDOT is working to develop an overall design for I-35W that: • Improves safety on the highway • Increases the number of people that are moved along the highway during peak hours • Provides reliable travel times for commuters during peak-drive times • Optimizes and reuses existing roads and bridges (without needing to acquire homes and properties)

With 53,000 to 127,000 vehicles (and growing) using I-35W between Roseville and Blaine each day, travel time is becoming increasingly unreliable for peak period travelers. There is enough room in the middle of the existing road to add one lane in each direction, and MnDOT is analyzing the addition of MnPASS Express Lanes to provide a long-term benefit to the corridor. What are MnPASS Express Lanes? MnPASS Express Lanes provide a congestionfree travel option during peak-drive times, improve efficiency by moving more people through a corridor, provide better travel time reliability, and enhance transit usage, service and reliability. MnPASS Express Lanes are always free for transit users, carpoolers (HOV 2+) and motorcycles. During peak-drive times, weekdays 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m., motorists driving alone can choose to use the MnPASS lanes for a fee. Outside of peak-drive times, the MnPASS lanes are free for everyone to use. Fees vary between $0.25 and $8, increasing when there is more congestion in the MnPASS lane. The fees keep traffic in the MnPASS lane moving at 50 to 55 mph. What’s next? The preliminary engineering and environmental review will be completed by mid to late 2016. This work includes analyzing the need for spot improvements along the corridor and the need for noise walls along the freeway. While funding for a construction project is not yet identified, if funding becomes available construction could start as early as 2018. Get Involved Visit MNDOT.GOV/METRO/PROJECTS/I35WROSEVILLE/ to sign up for project email updates. Keep an eye out for public meeting announcements in 2016, when MnDOT will present information about proposed noise walls and the Environmental Assessment. Questions about the project or requests for additional information can be directed to Jerome Adams, at 651-234-7611 or JEROME.ADAMS@STATE.MN.US.

March/April 2016 Blaine’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Support Network Sometimes it’s hard to admit you can’t do everything on your own. Blaine’s Beyond the Yellow Ribbon Support Network was created to help military families who could use some extra support in our community. We offer all kinds of services. Need help with: • • • •

Yardwork? Housework? Painting? Shoveling?

Large or small, we can help. Have a question or looking for a resource or referral? Let us know—we want to help. Maybe there’s someone at work who has a son or daughter that serves in the military? Maybe you know a child whose mom or dad is deployed right now? Is your neighbor’s spouse deployed or on active duty? Maybe you want to volunteer to help? Contact Mayor Tom Ryan at TRYA N @ C I. B L AI NE .MN.US or 7 6 3 - 7 57- 3390 .

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Arbor Day Tree Sale

7th Annual Green Expo

Submitted by Marc Shippee City Forester/Parks Supervisor Did you know it’s possible for trees to communicate with each other? Apparently it’s true. Studies have May 14 9 AM – 1 PM shown that when under insect attack, certain trees can emit chemical signals into the air, warning other trees of Public Works the infestation. Once other trees detect the signal they 1801 - 101st Ave. NE can produce certain chemicals making their leaves less Blaine MN palatable to the insects. Skeptical, I asked a tree if it were true, it responded by saying “leaf me alone”. So I “bugged” out. I guess it does work!

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You must be a Blaine resident to purchase. The sale is limited to two trees per residence. You must reserve the tree(s) you want in advance and pay for them when you pick them up. There are no warranties on these trees. The trees are bare-root, and we’ll have staff on site to assist you.

Species Size Sugar Maple Fall Fiesta Sugar Maple Autumn Blaze Maple River Birch Royal Frost Birch Japanese Tree Lilac Accolade Elm Norland Apple Centennial Crabapple Alderman Plum Blackice Plum

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To reserve a tree(s), please contact Public Works at 7 6 3 - 7 8 5 - 6 1 6 5 or at P W@ C I . B L AI N E. M N. U S . As always, contact Marc Shippee, City Forester/Parks Supervisor, at 7 6 3 - 7 1 7 - 2 6 6 0 or MS HI PPEE@C I . B L AI N E. M N. U S, with any tree concerns or questions.

Boulevard Tree Trimming

Animal Ordinance Change

City Crews will be out trimming boulevard trees this winter as weather and time permit. Please watch for City crews to ensure their safety as well as your own.

Effective as of January 2016, dogs in the City of Blaine must be on a leash and under control while off the owner’s property. The ordinance change was fueled by complaints of dogs running at large in city parks and on other public property. The language in the previous ordinance was vague and some believed it allowed for dogs to run off leash. The ordinance is now clear, dogs must be leashed and under the owner’s control at all times when not on the owner’s property.

For information on specific locations where work will take place, please check the City website at WWW.CI.BLAINE.MN.US/GO/TREETRIM .

In 2016 the City will be enclosing an area of Aquatore Park which will serve as an off-leash dog area. The project is still in the planning stages but is expected to commence in the summer of 2016. Offleash parks in our area include: L O C K E C O U N TY PA R K R I C E C R E E K TR A IL W E S T, F R ID L E Y (7 1 ST AV E N U E E A S T O F U N IV E R S ITY ) RICE CREEK OFF-LEASH DOG AREA 5959 LEXINGTON AVENUE, SHOREVIEW

April 23 9 AM – 2 PM Gradient Financial Center at the National Sports Center 1750 - 105th Ave. NE Blaine MN The Green Expo is a community event designed to give the public a better understanding of what “sustainability” really means. By bringing together local businesses, environmental experts and representatives who work in areas of conservation, this event strives to educate the public on the many environmental topics that affect our everyday lives. Whether a community member is passionate about growing concerns surrounding groundwater, reducing the amount of waste they produce, or purchasing local foods, the Green Expo is the right venue to continue educating and empowering themselves. Activities this year include: • Booths, displays and activities from local and regional sustainabilityfocused businesses • Kids’ art project presented by Home Depot • Prize giveaways including rain barrels, compost bins and more • Athletic gear swap – donate items that no longer fit or pick up your new-to-you gear for the upcoming season! Items such as helmets, shin pads, balls, sticks, cleats, gloves, rackets and more For more information about the Green Expo, visit W W W. M N GR E E NE X P O .O RG .

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Filing for Office Begins May 17 Filing for office is the process by which a candidate’s name gets placed on the ballot. Requirements to file for City offices include being: • Eligible to vote • 21 years old upon assuming office; • A resident of Blaine 30 days before the General Election • A resident of the ward in which they are filing unless filing for Mayor, which is at large A filing fee of $50 or petition in place of the filing fee is required. City offices for the 2016 General Election include Mayor (at large) and one seat in each of the three Councilmember Wards. Filing begins May 17 and ends at 5pm on May 31. For more information visit the City’s website or contact the Blaine Elections Office at B L A IN E E LE C TIO N S @ C I. B L A IN E . M N . U S or 7 6 3 - 7 1 7 - 2 7 37 .

Be an Election Judge Serving as an election judge is an excellent way to get involved in your community. You will learn election procedures and help ensure that elections are administered in a fair manner. Election judges are paid an hourly wage and are essential to our democracy. Interested in learning more? Visit the City’s website or contact the Blaine Elections Office at B LAINE ELECT I O NS @ C I . B L AI N E. MN.US or 763- 717- 2 7 3 7 .

Register to Vote You may register and vote in Minnesota if you: • Will be at least 18 years old on election day • Are a citizen of the United States • Will have resided in Minnesota for 20 days immediately preceding election day • Maintain residence at the address given on the registration form • Are not under court-ordered guardianship in which the court order revokes my right to vote • Have not been found by a court to be legally incompetent to vote • Have the right to vote if convicted of a felony but felony sentence has expired (been completed) or have been discharged from sentence and have read and understand the statement that giving false information is a felony punishable by not more than 5 years imprisonment or a fine of not more than $10,000, or both For more information about voter registration go to mnvotes.org or contact the Blaine Elections Office at B LA IN E E LE C TIO N S @ C I. B L A IN E . M N . U S or 7 6 3 - 717- 2737 .

2017 Property Tax Payments Important Information: Regarding Assessment and Classification of Property that May Affect Your 2017 Property Tax Payments

Absentee Voting Any voter can vote in advance of Election Day by completing an absentee ballot. In-person absentee voting will be held at City Hall, Anoka County Elections, or an absentee ballot application can be obtained at mnvotes.org or by contacting the Blaine Elections Office. More information on absentee voting will be available soon.

The Board of Appeal and Equalization for the City of Blaine shall meet on April 18, 2016, 7:00 p.m., at Blaine City Hall. The purpose of this meeting is to determine whether taxable property in the jurisdiction has been properly valued and classified by the assessor and to determine whether corrections need to be made. If you believe the value or classification of your property is incorrect, please contact your assessor’s office at 7 6 3 - 3 2 3 - 5 4 0 0 or PR O PTA X@ C O . A N O K A . M N . U S to discuss your concerns. If you are still not satisfied with the valuation or classification after discussing it with your assessor, you may appear before the local board of appeal and equalization. The board shall review the valuation, classification, or both if necessary, and shall correct it as needed. Generally, an appearance before your local board of appeal and equalization is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the county board of appeal and equalization.

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Peddlers and Solicitors Throughout the year door-to-door peddling, soliciting and canvassing raises questions from Blaine residents. While most of these activities are regulated by the City, they cannot be prohibited entirely. A canvasser, for example, may go door-to-door without a permit from the City. A canvasser may be a person asking for signatures on a petition, requesting support for a political candidate or position, or seeking donations for a religious organization. For your safety, remember the following: All peddlers and solicitors are: • Required to obtain a permit from the City • Required to carry their city-issued Photo ID/License with them and must show it a upon request • Restricted to operating between the hours of 9:00 am and 7:00 pm, and they are not allowed to solicit on Sundays and State or National Holidays Owners and occupants should: • Not let a peddler, solicitor, or canvasser into your home, even if they have a permit. • Direct complaints about business practices to the Better Business Bureau of Minnesota at 6 5 1 -6 9 9 -1 1 1 1 .

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• Report suspicious persons or activities to the Police Department at 763-427- 1212 or by dialing 911.

8:30 am Checkin & Vendor Display

Please join with us in making our neighborhoods safer by promptly reporting solicitors or any other suspicious activity.

9 am to 3 pm Safety & Wellness Fair

Anoka County Seeks Interested Persons for CCWD Board A Blaine vacancy for the Coon Creek Watershed District Board of Managers will occur in May due to term expiration. Term of appointment is three years and persons interested in being appointed may submit their name for consideration to the Anoka County Board of Commissioners by March 28. In addition, contact Blaine Ward Councilmember so they are aware of your interest. Question can be direction to Jon Audette at JON . A U DET T E@ C O. ANO K A . M N . U S or call 7 6 3 - 3 2 3 - 5 6 4 9 .

Mayor Tom Ryan’s Office Hours at City Hall

Blaine Mayor, Tom Ryan, holds regular office hours every Tuesday, from 2:30 to 5 pm. You can stop by Blaine City Hall, 10801 Town Square Dr. NE, and meet with Mayor Ryan on any issue you want. There is no need to call and make an appointment; visits are done on a drop-in basis. Office visits with Mayor Ryan are held in the Aquatore Room located on the first floor of Blaine City Hall, on the west side of the building.

Sewer Backup? Contact Public Works Residents experiencing a sewer backup should immediately contact the City of Blaine Public Works Department. Public Works will check the sewer main for blockages, as tree roots in the line can cause backups for neighbors as well. Call 7 6 3 - 7 8 5 - 6 1 6 5 , during normal business hours from 7 am to 3 pm. Call 7 6 3 - 4 2 7 - 1 2 1 2 , outside of normal business hours.

Fire Station 3 Spring Lake Park-Blaine-Mounds View Fire Department 11920 Ulysses Street, Blaine $10/person includes admission to all speakers, vendor exhibits, refreshments, and lunch

Rebecca Ebnet - Mavencamp, Executive Director of the Anoka County Historical Society, is this year’s keynote speaker. Rebecca advocates for individuals telling their own story, taking ownership for their contribution to public history, and helping to leave a more complete picture of the world we know. She will discuss how journaling, memoirs, and other creative forms can help your family understand and appreciate your life journey while also exploring the possibility of publicly preserving that story. For more information, please call 763-767-4003 or email KKRIST@SBMFIRE.COM . Pre-registration is requested. Deadline for pre-registration is April 7 or when full.

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Learn to Grow a Straw Bale Garden Learn how to grow a bountiful garden earlier in the year without herbicides or insecticides and without weeding. Learn how to plant vegetables, fruits, and even beautiful flower gardens, directly into your “conditioned” straw bales. An optional handbook is available for purchase from the instructor for $5. Class held at Blaine City Hall. DATE: Tuesday, April 12 TIME: 6 – 9 pm FEE: $29/resident; $32/non-resident

Zentangle Basics In this workshop the emphasis will be on creating abstract images and the ways in which Zentangle is constructed using basic elements of design (flow, direction, balance, size and value). Using this approach, self-expression has a chance to blossom. You will create 8-10 tangles (patterns) and complete one Zentangle tile and two Bijou tiles. Class held at Blaine City Hall, Cloverleaf Room A. Ages 13 and up. DATE: Saturday, April 16 TIME: 10 am – noon FEE: $36/resident; $39/non-resident

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Adult Softball Registration is open for Men’s, Women’s, Co-Rec, and Church leagues. Games are played at Airport and Aquatore Parks. Registration materials available at the Park and Recreation Office. ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR ADULT SOFTBALL. Please call 7 6 3 - 7 8 5 - 6 1 6 1 for more information.

Community Gardens

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Interested in gardening but live in an apartment or townhome? Or maybe your yard is too shady? Consider renting a community garden plot. The Blaine Community Garden is located adjacent to Blaine City Hall’s south parking lot and consists of 48 plots. The city will prepare the soil for planting, mark each plot, and provide water access. Plots are approximately 15’ by 20’; half-plots are 15’ by 10’. Plots will be ready for use in early May. One plot per household.

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Registration forms with all dates and fee information are available online at BLA I NEPARKS .COM and at Blaine City Hall.

We will supply one dozen cookies and all of the toppings. Bring a container to take your cookies home. Dress for the mess! Event held at Blaine City Hall lunchroom. Registration deadline is March 3. DATE: Thursday, March 10 TIME: 5:30 – 6:30 pm 6:45 – 7:45 pm FEE: $10/resident; $11/non-resident

DC Marvel Comic Movie Making

Pick your favorite comic book characters to star in your own mini-movie. Action figures, legos, backdrops and props will be available for filming in class. Our instructors will take your student through the entire digital film making steps from start to finish using Frames Software. Student groups’ final projects will be emailed to parents, or students may bring a USB jump drive the last day to take home their films immediately. Register by March 25. Class is held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Room B. GRADES 1 TO 4 DATE: Saturdays, April 2 & 9 TIME: 9 am – noon FEE: $72/resident; $79 non-resident

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Spring Egg Hunt Friday, March 18, 6:30 pm Celebrate Earth Day by gathering with your neighbors and cleaning up your neighborhood park. The Parks and Recreation Department is looking for residents to organize an Earth Day Clean-up event at any of our 64 parks. You select the date, time, and park…. we provide the supplies. Select a date anytime between April 15 and May 15.

Plastic eggs filled with candy, tickets for prizes, and gold coins are placed on two different softball fields depending on your child’s age. Kids can gather 10 eggs. Bags are provided. Event held at Airport Park. No registration required. Check in by 6:15 pm. Free!

Contact 763- 717- 2723 or email SKUNZA@CI.BLAINE.MN.US

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Aquatore Park, 9150 Central Ave The City of Blaine sponsors a recycling dropoff day the third Saturday of each month in the parking lot at Aquatore Park. The parking lot is near the City water tower and water treatment plant. You do not need to be a Blaine resident to bring items to the drop-off day. Please Note: No garbage will be accepted.

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DATE: Monday, March 14 TIME: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm FEE: $7 ($3 food coupon)

DATE: Wednesday, March 23 TIME: 11:15 am – 5 pm FEE: $59

Dance Classes A variety of dance classes held at QC Dance Studio ranging in ages birth – 11 years. Mommy and Me Dance, Intro to Dance, Little Hip Hoppers and Hip Hop!

Visit our website at B L A IN E PA R K S . C O M for start dates, times and fees.

Green Lights Recycling 763-785-0456 WWW.CI .BLAI NE.MN.U S / G O/ R ECYCLI NGS ATU R DAY S Collects mattresses, box springs, carpet, appliances, fluorescent lamps, electronics, rechargeable batteries, and tires. Please Note: There is a fee for some items. Mattresses/box springs are $20 each. Most appliances are $5 each. Most electronics are between $2 and $25 depending on size. Carpet rolls are $4/roll up to 7 rolls or $30/ residential pickup. You may also drop off tires and rechargeable batteries for a small fee. Free items include scrap metal and vehicle batteries. Randy’s Environmental Services 763-972-3335 Offers free paper shredding.

BIKE COLLECTION PLEASE NOTE: Bikes for Kids will be collecting bikes at the monthly recycling dropoff day beginning April 2016.

Other City Recycling Opportunities 763-785-6192 W W W. C I. B LA IN E . M N .US search keyword R E C YC LE

Call for more information about recycling opportunities available in Blaine. Walters Recycling & Refuse 763-780-8464

For information regarding curbside yardwaste service or to report missed garbage, recycling or yardwaste pick-up.

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The Parks and Recreation Department is excited to conduct the 5th annual triathlon in the City of Blaine on Saturday, September 10 beginning at 8:00 am. The venue for the Blaine Triathlon will be held at beautiful Lakeside Commons Park. From novice to veteran triathletes, the Blaine Triathlon will be a fun and challenging race consisting of a 0.3 mile swim, 16.7 mile bike ride, and a 3.5 mile run. The registration fee is $75 for individuals and $100 per relay team and includes a dry fit race tee shirt, swim cap, post race refreshments, and all finishers receive official race hardware. For registration and more information about the Blaine Triathlon please go to BLAINETRIATHLON.COM . We always welcome community businesses and organizations that are interested in a sponsorship opportunity for this exciting event. Please check out the sponsorship brochure on our website under the sponsors tab to see how you can be part of the Blaine Triathlon.

September 10 • 8 AM

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