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CityConnect March/April 2021
What’s Inside
Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale......................................................................3
A Roadmap for the Future Blaine City Council Adopts Strategic Plan
Last fall the Blaine City Council adopted a three year strategic plan. This strategic plan includes six priorities, a new mission statement, and a set of community values. City staff is now working on the implementation of the plan. In the coming months an online strategic plan dashboard will be developed as a way for the community to track the progress of the plan. Community members are invited to read the strategic plan at BlaineMN.gov/StrategicPlan.
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Deliver exceptional public services with the highest degree of professionalism and accountability.
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This mission will be accomplished through these core values and strategic priorities:
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Strategic Priorities
Transparency and Openness Creativity and Innovation Fairness and Impartiality Respect and Efficiency
Effective Communication Financial Sustainability Growth Management Organizational Health Highway 65 Improvement Well Maintained Infrastructure
Blaine Selected as 2020 Outstanding Conservationist
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Core Values
The Anoka Conservation District selected the City of Blaine as the 2020 Anoka County Outstanding Conservationist. Blaine has over 800 acres of dedicated open space throughout the city creating greenway corridors, opportunities to protect and restore biological diversity, and providing outdoor educational and recreational opportunities. The Blaine Wetland Sanctuary is one of the City’s open space sites serving many functions. The northern and central portions of the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary are being restored to increase diversity and are certified as wetland banks, which generates funds used to maintain and update the City’s parks, trails, and open spaces. The protected open space also serves as a refuge for the rare plants currently existing there and also has diverse micro habitats to accept salvaged rare plants. The City of Blaine promotes and facilitates environmental education at the Blaine Wetland Sanctuary and public engagement with groups working on invasive species and planting salvaged rare plants. The City undertook the difficult task of turning once ignored and undesired wetlands into a regional community resource.
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Blaine City Hall 10801 Town Square Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-784-6700 Communications@BlaineMN.gov
City Council MAYOR Tim Sanders 763-203-3286 TSanders@BlaineMN.gov
WARD 1 Wes Hovland 763-228-1117 WHovland@BlaineMN.gov Jason Smith 612-460-0199 JSmith@BlaineMN.gov
WARD 2 Julie Jeppson 763-354-4709 JJeppson@BlaineMN.gov Jess Robertson 612-964-0503 JRobertson@BlaineMN.gov
WARD 3 Chris Massoglia 612-524-9447 CMassoglia@BlaineMN.gov Richard Paul 763-290-3000 RPaul@BlaineMN.gov
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City Council* March 1 | March 15 April 5 | April 19 7:30PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional City Council Workshops March 1 | March 8 | March 15 April 5 | April 12 | April 19 6PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional Arts Council Meetings canceled until further notice. Historical Society Meetings canceled until further notice. Natural Resources Conservation Board* March 16 | April 20 7PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional Park Board* March 23 | April 27 7PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional Planning Commission* March 9 | April 13 7PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional Traffic Commission* March 2 | April 6 6:30PM | Virtual Meeting/In-Person Optional
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For more information, visit WaltersRecycling.com or call 763-780-8464.
City Directory
*Meetings can be seen live on cable channel 16 and 799. For links to virtual meetings, visit BlaineMN.gov/CityMeetings.
Stay Connected
Police & Fire...............................................911 Police (non-emergency) ....... 763-785-6168 Fire (non-emergency)............ 763-786-4436 Public Works After Hours...... 763-427-1212 City Hall................................... 763-784-6700 Mary Ann Young Center........ 763-786-9375 Public Works........................... 763-785-6165 Building Inspections.............. 763-785-6170 City Cable Channel 16 .......... 763-785-6192 City Clerk ................................ 763-785-6122 City Manager.......................... 763-785-6120 Communications.................... 763-785-6181 Community Standards.......... 763-785-6187 Community Outreach............ 763-785-6113 Economic Development........ 763-785-6180 Engineering............................. 763-785-6172 Finance.................................... 763-717-2677 Fire Inspections ..................... 763-785-6187 Forestry .................................. 763-717-2660 Housing Services ................... 763-785-6146 Human Resources ................. 763-785-6109 Newsletter.............................. 763-785-6192 North Metro TV...................... 763-780-8241 Parks & Recreation ............... 763-785-6164 Planning & Zoning ................. 763-785-6180 Recycling & Solid Waste ....... 763-785-6192 Sewer Backup......................... 763-785-6165 Streets .................................... 763-785-6165 Stormwater............................. 763-785-6188 Utility Billing ........................... 763-785-6141 Water & Sewer System ......... 763-785-6165 Web.......................................... 763-717-2638
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BlaineMN.gov/CommunityConnect CityConnect is published bimonthly by the City of Blaine and distributed to all residents and businesses. Past copies of the city newsletter are available at BlaineMN.gov/Newsletter
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Annual Arbor Day Tree Sale Pick up at Blaine Public Works, Saturday, May 8, 9am-1pm
The City of Blaine needs your help to find caring homes for these vegetative vagabonds. Plant carefully, water occasionally, and groom (trim) once in a while and you will get a great addition to your home. Benefits of adding a new tree to your yard:
Types of trees available:
• Produces about 260 pounds of oxygen each year. • Cleans 360 pounds of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere per year. • Provides food and habitat for wildlife. • Increases the value of your property. • Provides you with cool shade and fresh air.
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How to reserve a tree: • Order online at BlaineMN.gov/ArborDayTreeSale. How to get your bare-root tree: Tree pick up will be held on Saturday, May 8 from 9AM to 1PM at: Blaine Public Works 1801 101st Avenue NE
Accolade Elm - $40 Acer Red Maple - $37 Acer Sugar Maple - $44 Betula River Birch - $30 Japanese Tree Lilac - $44 Shademaster Honey Locust - $42 Tilia Redmond Linden - $42
2021 Bike Helmet Fitting and Sale When: Tuesday, April 20, 4–7PM Saturday, May 22, 9AM-Noon Where: SBM Fire Station Three 11920 Ulysses Street NE Blaine MN 55434 Helmets are available in a variety of colors and sizes ranging from toddler to adult, so bring the whole family. Have a previously purchased helmet, but are unsure of the fit? Bring it with you and our trained staff will be happy to check the fit and make adjustments accordingly.
Restrictions:
No appointment necessary.
• You must be a Blaine resident. • Each residence is limited to two trees per year.
Bike helmets priced at $10 each. Payments accepted include cash and check.
To order, visit BlaineMN.gov/ArborDayTreeSale. For questions, call Public Works at 763-785-6165 or email Trees@BlaineMN.gov.
COVID-19 safety precautions will be detailed during registration.
All attendees must wear a mask. No mask; no entry. For more information, call 763-767-4003 or visit SBMFire.org.
CivicREADY
Blaine’s Emergency Notification System The City of Blaine has an emergency notification system designed to get information out quickly during an emergency. You can choose to receive information by phone call, text message, or email. You can also pick to get the notifications by all three methods to be best informed. Since the launch of CivicReady in 2017 more than 35,000 points of contact have been added to the system. Sign up today for this free optional service and ensure that you and your family will have the most accurate information for a city based emergency. To sign up, visit BlaineMN.gov/CivicReadySignUp.
Blaine Housing Year in Review 2020 was a year unlike any other with the COVID-19 global pandemic upending many communities across the globe. In Blaine residential development has weathered the upheaval and continued to move forward with 265 new residential units permitted and 402 new lots platted. Blaine continued to be in the top 10 suburbs in the Twin Cities metro for housing starts, measured by permits issued. The year saw growth in the multifamily sector with the opening of a large senior apartment building, Legends of Blaine and continued construction on Cedar Green Apartments (permitted in 2019). 2020 ranked third in the past decade for platting activity in Blaine and showed the continued resurgence of townhomes.
2021 Outlook The City expects 2021 to be a strong year for residential construction with significant lot inventory available for building due to platting activity in 2020. The City’s current pace of development is on track to meet the Metropolitan Council population forecast for 2030 of 76,700 residents, a growth rate of approximately 1,000 residents per year. To view the recap, visit BlaineMN.gov/2020HousingWrapUp.
Public Works Seasonal Employment The City of Blaine is looking for seasonal employees who can work 40 hours per week. Positions are available in the parks, streets, water, sewer/storm, and mechanics divisions. Hours are 7AM to 3PM, Monday thru Friday. No weekends, nights, or holidays. The wage range is $12 – $17 per hour depending on qualifications. Applicants must be at least 17 years old, have a valid driver’s license, and a good driving record. The application deadline is March 31. Come join a great team, work outside, and help keep Blaine beautiful. For more information, please contact Blaine Public Works at 763-785-6165 or PW@BlaineMN.gov. Applications are available at BlaineMN.gov/Jobs.
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Sunrise Lake, the Lakes Development Photo by Sarah Grace Photography
Dogs Must be Leashed When Out for a Walk Please remember that all dogs must be on a leash and under control while off their owner’s property. If you wish at have your dog run and play off leash, the City has an off leash dog park at Aquatore Park. For more information on Swanson Dog Park, visit BlaineMN.gov/DogPark.
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, seeking donations for a religious organization, or fundraising for a high school booster club. All peddlers and solicitors are required to obtain and wear a city-issued photo identification license that is visible while going door-to-door. For your safety Blaine residents should: •
Not let a peddler, solicitor, or canvasser into your home, even if they have a permit.
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Please join in helping make Blaine neighborhoods safer by promptly reporting unlicensed solicitors. For more information, visit BlaineMN.gov/CityClerk.
You’ll Also Need More Than a Leash to Walk Your Dog Under City ordinance pet owners are required to clean up after their dogs when taking them for a walk. Dog owners must carry a plastic bag or some other means of picking up after their dog whenever they are off their own property. This ordinance was enacted in response to multiple complaints regarding the amount of feces accumulating within the park system and along walkways. Please be a courteous pet owner and clean up after your pet. Help Prevent Water Poo-lution If you have walked around the Lakes of Radisson or the Pleasure Creek Trail lately, you may have noticed some newly installed pet waste stations. Disposing pet waste in stations like these not only protects you from bottom of the shoe surprises; it also protects our water.
City of Blaine COVID-19 Response Update City Meetings Returned to Hybrid Model on February 1 At the beginning of February the City resumed a hybrid model for City Council meetings and for board and commission meetings. The hybrid model allows for individuals to participate in city meetings in person or virtually. Public comment during city meetings is taken both in the council chambers and virtually through Zoom. Anyone attending in person must wear a face mask and use a no contact temperature scanning device before entering the council chambers. Zoom links and in person attendance details for city meetings can be found at, BlaineMN.gov/CityMeetings.
City Hall is Open Blaine City Hall continues to be open by appointment. When making an appointment you can select which department you want to meet with during your appointment. Front desk staff are also available Monday-Friday 8AM-4:30PM to help individuals who arrive without an appointment. Any visitor entering city hall will need to wear a face mask and go through a no contact temperature screening. Please make an appointment at BlaineMN.gov/ByAppointment.
COVID-19 Resources Head to BlaineMN.gov/COVID19 for resources and information on 71 different COVID-19 related categories. Resources range from housing assistance programs to business grants to food support. The webpage also includes all the most recent COVID-19 information from the State of Minnesota. Check back often as information frequently changes.
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Work On Highway 65 Improvements Moves Forward The City of Blaine, Anoka County Highway Department, and MnDOT recently issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for an engineering consultant to complete the environmental review of proposed intersection improvements on Highway 65 from 99th Avenue to 117th Avenue. This is a federally required process of outreach and evaluation of options to reach a single preferred corridor alternative. Completion of this process must be done before federal or state grants can be accepted for further design or construction costs. The selected consultant will create preliminary designs of each intersection based on the final selected alternative. The environmental review and preliminary design work will begin in May and take 12-18 months to complete. The City will work with the consultant on a final design for the intersection at 99th Avenue including a frontage road for the west side of 65 from 99th Avenue to the north. The County will work to develop a final design for the intersection of 109th Avenue. The City and County have secured a number of grants for the early stage of the projects. Construction of the west frontage road could begin as early as the fall of 2022. Additional funding is being sought at the state legislature during this session and will be needed before construction of either intersection can move forward. Intersection construction could begin as soon as 2024 or 2025 depending on state and federal funding availability. For more information, visit BlaineMN.gov/TH65.
Annual Stormwater Meeting Monday, March 15, 7:30pm The annual public informational meeting for Blaine’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention Program will be held on Monday, March 15, at 7:30PM during the City Council meeting at Blaine City Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to inform residents on stormwater related activities conducted by the City and allow for input on the stormwater program. For more information, please call Rebecca Haug, Water Resources Manager at 763-785-6188 or email rhaug@blainemn.gov. For more information about the City’s stormwater management program, visit BlaineMN.gov/Stormwater.
2018 Neighborhood “Only Rain in the Drain” Stenciling Project
Community Adopt-a-Drain Challenge is Here Looking to get outside, help your community and environment, and win prizes? Join the 2021 Community Adopt-a-Drain Challenge. In the Community Adopt-a-Drain Challenge Blaine residents will adopt storm drains and report their storm drain cleanings through Adopt-a-Drain.org from March to October. Blaine will compete against Andover, Columbia Heights, and Fridley to see who has the most storm drain adoptions and reported cleanings. Cities with the most adoptions and cleanings not only win fame, they will also have cleaner water as anything that gets into a street storm drain can flow into our local waterbodies. There are also individual prizes each month based on different aspects of Adopt-a-Drain. For example, the individual competition categories for March, April, and May, are best storm drain name, most reported inspections, and best storm drain picture. Join the challenge now by adopting and naming your drain through Adopt-a-Drain.org. After the snow melts, clean your drain and report what you have cleaned. Send any fun cleaning photos to emily.johnson@anokaswcd.org. For more information, contact Emily Johnson at emily.johnson@anokaswcd.org or Britta Dornfeld at bdornfeld@cooncreekwd.org or call 763-258-7305. Follow your local watershed and Blaine on social media for updates on the challenge. For more information, visit Adopt-a-Drain.org.
Septic Tank Pumping and Maintenance Just a reminder to have a licensed MPCA service provider submit the required MPCA Septic Tank Maintenance Reporting Form to the City of Blaine Building Inspections Department. The form can be submitted by email at septic@blainemn.gov no less than once every three years. This required form and other septic information can be found at BlaineMN.gov/ SepticTankMaintenance.
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Summer Recreation Update
RecConnect Summer 2021 Registration opens April 5. The summer program catalog will be available online at BlaineParks.com in late March. To register for summer programs, visit BlaineMN.gov/Register. Sign up for the RecConnect online at BlaineMN.gov/NotifyMe, choose News: BlaineParks.
The Blaine Parks and Recreation Department is preparing to offer a full slate of summer programming in 2021. Back this summer will be the popular Playnet program, Safety Camp, youth sports, and much more. All programs will be conducted with COVID-19 safety precautions in place. Due to COVID, space will be limited so be sure to sign up early. The full summer program catalog will be available soon at BlaineMN.gov/Register. To receive program updates visit BlaineMN.gov/NotifyMe and sign up for park and recreation updates. Registration will open on April 5.
Meet the Bunny in Blaine Families with Children Ages 10 & under Enjoy roasting a peep over a bonfire, craft time, an egg hunt, and pictures with the bunny. Do not miss this memorable event. Fee includes two crafts, a peep s’more, five eggs from the hunt, and time with the bunny. Held at Tom Ryan Park. COVID-19 safety precautions will be in place. Some sessions may be full. Saturday, March 20 11AM, 12PM, 1PM OR 2PM $7 resident; $8 non-resident
Adult QC Dance Zumba & Zumba Gold Love to dance? Join the party. This specialty course is designed for those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle or the older active adult. Zumba fitness is for everyone, all shapes and sizes, and just about any age. This class allows you to have fun while safely losing pounds and inches. With Zumba, the fun comes first, and the physical benefits follow. Zumba Gold is like a basic Zumba class with lower impact. The class will be a fat burning, body shaping fun workout. Held at QC Dance Studio, 9967 Ulysses Street NE.
Summer Employment with Parks & Recreation Are you looking for that perfect summer job? If you have enthusiasm, energy, and excitement to work with kids, then this is the job for you. The City of Blaine offers great hours, competitive pay, excellent training, and a fun work environment. Positions available include recreation leader, park attendant, and youth coach. Applicants must be 17 years of age or older. Apply online at BlaineMN.gov/Jobs.
Stay Connected BlaineParks.com More information about Parks and Recreation is available at 763-785-6164 or in the current Recreation Connection online.
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Zumba Wednesdays, March 24 – April 28, 7:45-8:30PM $30 resident; $33 non-resident
Zumba Gold Thursdays, March 25 – April 29, 7:45-8:30PM $30 resident; $33 non-resident
Skyhawks Youth Sports Camps The progression of camps and programs, led by expert staff, are geared toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills. Skyhawks Sports has proven to be the leader in youth sports since 1979. One of the things that makes Skyhawks trustworthy is a focus on safety and a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. All State of Minnesota youth sports COVID-19 guidelines will be followed.
Indoor camps include:
Outdoor camps include:
Volleyball for ages 3-11
Baseball for ages 2-6 Cheerleading for ages 6-10 Football for ages 2-7 Soccer for ages 2-7
These camps will be held Intermediate and Middle School.
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These camps will be held at Airport Park.
Super Hero Party Ages 10 & under with a parent/adult Children can dress up like their favorite super hero and fly around and try activities which include; carnival games, bingo, crafts, tattoos, a balloon artist, and more. Everything is in the super hero theme. There will also be a few super heroes walking around for pictures and a photo backdrop for some additional photos. Do not forget a camera. Refreshments provided. Max. 100. Event held at Tom Ryan Park. COVID-19 safety precautions for events will be followed. Register today. Friday, May 21, 6:30-8PM $10 resident; $11 non-resident
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Earth Day April 10 thru May 16 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 Blaine’s 65 parks. You select the date, time, and park, and the city will provide the supplies. Select a clean-up date anytime between April 10 and May 16. Learn more at BlaineMN.gov/EarthDay.
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Recycling in Our Parks With spring around the corner, the City would like to remind everyone to please use the recycling program in our parks. The City has blue recycling carts located with trash containers to make it easy for you to recycle in Blaine’s parks. You can recycle the same materials as you do at home in our parks recycling program. Thank you for keeping parks, trails, and open spaces clean. For more information about Blaine’s recycling program, visit BlaineMN.gov/Recycling.
Recycling Saturdays 8am — Noon
(please note new time) 3rd Saturday of Each Month Drop-Off Location Green Lights Recycling Enter at 1525 - 99th Lane NE The City of Blaine sponsors a recycling drop-off day the third Saturday of each month. Participants do not need to be a Blaine resident to bring items to the drop-off day. Please note, no garbage will be accepted. As a part of their COVID-19 safety plan Green Lights Recycling is asking all people to remain in their vehicles during the drop-off event and to please wear a mask. The recycling drop-off day is funded by Anoka County and Minnesota SCORE funds (Select Committee on Recycling and the Environment). Green Lights Recycling 763-785-0456|GLRNow.com Cash or Check Only
Anoka County Compost Sites Open Extended Hours Begin April 1 Anoka County’s two compost sites will be open for extended hours from April 1 through November 30, 2021, weather permitting. The sites are located in Bunker Hills Regional Park in Coon Rapids and Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Regional Park in Lino Lakes. Leaves, Grass and Non-Woody Yard Waste Yard waste includes debagged grass clippings, leaves, garden waste, weeds, soft-bodied green plant materials, straw, acorns, pine cones, and needles. There is no charge to drop off up to four cubic yards. Approximately eight lawn bags equal one yard. A $5 fee will be assessed for each additional four cubic yards. Tree Waste Tree waste includes brush, evergreen boughs, logs shrub trimmings, and stumps. Tree waste may be loose or bundled. Fees vary based on the amount and the diameter of the materials. The more compact the load the lower the fee. Organics Organics include all food scraps, most non-recyclable and uncoated food-soiled paper, and BPI (Biodegradable Products Institute) certified compostable products. This program is free to county residents. For additional details, visit AnokaCounty.us/Organics. Please keep yard waste, tree waste, and organics separate as you will unload them in different areas. Free unscreened compost is available at both sites. Please remember to bring your own shovel and containers with you. Compost Site Information Bunker Hills Compost Site 13285 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids Monday through Friday: 10AM - 7PM Saturday: 9AM - 5PM Sunday: Noon - 5PM
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes Compost Site 7701 Main Street, Lino Lakes Tuesday and Thursday: 10AM - 7PM Saturday: 9AM - 5PM Sunday: Noon - 5PM
For more information, visit AnokaCounty.us/YardWaste or contact Anoka County Recycling & Resource Solutions at recycle@co.anoka.mn.us or 763-324-3400.
Mattresses, box springs, carpet, appliances, florescent lamps, electronics, rechargeable batteries, and tires are some of the items collected. Free items include scrap metal and vehicle batteries. See complete list of fees at BlaineMN.gov/ RecyclingSaturdays Randy’s Environmental Services 763-972-3335 RandysEnvironmental Services.com Randy’s offers free paper shredding. Please note, there may be a long wait imes for shredding. Four box or bag limit for paper shredding. Bike Collection for Bikes4KidsMN.org Drop off any size bicycle. Bikes will be refurbished or have their parts used in refurbishing other bikes. Bikes are then donated to people in need. There is no charge to drop off a bike. Bikes for Kids is part of the Robert & Wilma Burbach Bike Foundation. Bike collection begins in April. Walters Recycling & Refuse 763-780-8464 WaltersRecycling.com/Blaine Contact Walters to report missed garbage, recycling, or yard waste pickup. City Recycling Information 763-785-6192 BlaineMN.gov/Recycle
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Community Survey Results
The Blaine Police Department recently conducted an online survey to allow the community to help reinvent what police community relations looks like in Blaine. The effort was designed to assess the best ways the police department can connect with the community. A sample of the results from the survey are displayed below. In the future a full report on the survey and any resulting organizational changes will be available at BlaineMN.gov/PoliceCommunity.
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School Programs Focused on Relationship Building with Youth
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Park Programs Focused on Relationship Building with Youth
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Attending Community Events
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Outreach with Blaine’s Homeless Population
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Holding Community Forums
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Social Workers Working with Officers
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Building Senior Community Connections
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Virtual Ride Along
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