Blaine CityConnect Community Center Referendum Vote Tuesday, November 8
The Community Center Task Force would like to remind Blaine residents that the question of whether Blaine should build a new Community Center will be on the November 8 General Election ballot. The Community Center Task Force has come up with a concept of a potential Community Center that includes a recreation pool and fitness area, gym space, meeting rooms, and gathering spaces for community residents. The Task Force is now working with the YMCA as a potential partner in operating a portion of a Community Center. A partnership brings experience in operating community centers and would help in reducing operating costs. For more information on a potential Community Center for Blaine, go to WW W. C I . B L AI N E. M N. U S/ C OMMU N ITY C E N TE R .
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Election 2016 Tuesday, November 8
The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 8. All polling places are open from 7 am – 8 pm. To find out where you vote go to MNVOTES. ORG and click on Election Day Voting. After entering your house number and street you will be able to see where you vote, driving directions, a sample ballot, and much more. For more information, including polling locations and where you vote, visit the City’s website at W W W. C I. B LA IN E . M N . U S / GO / E LE C TI O NS
or contact City Hall at
BLAINEELECTIONS@CI.BLAINE.MN.US or 763-717-2737 .
More election information on Page 4.
Annual Truth in Taxation Hearing
Preliminary Site Concept prepared by Community Center Task Force
BLAINE COMMUNITY CENTER Are You Looking to Improve Your Home?
The City of Blaine’s Economic Development Authority currently offers low-interest home improvement loan programs for Blaine residents! The program was recently updated to offer higher loan amounts up to $50,000. There are also no income limits so any Blaine resident can apply. Interest rates are a 5% fixed rate for up to a 20 year term. Most improvements are eligible including interior or exterior maintenance or remodeling. As part of this program there are FREE remodeling advisor visits if you’re not 3 Ways to Apply sure where to begin a home improvement 1. Apply online at project. This service is FREE for Blaine MNLENDINGCENTER.ORG homeowners and includes a visit to your 2. Receive a copy of the home to assist you with remodeling ideas, application by emailing necessary repairs and improvements, and LOANINFO@MNCEE.ORG assistance in obtaining pricing. 3. Call 612-335- 5 8 8 4 to have For more information and to schedule an an application mailed to you. appointment call 6 1 2 - 3 3 5 - 5 8 5 6 .
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The annual Truth in Taxation hearing will be held on Thursday, December 8, 8 pm, at Blaine City Hall. City staff will share information regarding the City of Blaine 2017 General Fund Budget and Annual Tax Levy. This is your opportunity to share your comments on the 2017 budget. Questions call the Finance Department at 7 6 3 - 7 84- 6700 .
B L AI NE P O LI C E D E PARTME NT A C C E PTI NG DONATIONS
NOV 28 – DEC 8 Bring your unwrapped toy to the Blaine PD or Blaine City Hall, just look for the holiday wrapped donation box in the atrium at City Hall.
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