Blaine CityConnect - March/April 2017

Blaine CityConnect

March/April 2017

Blaine Water Update— Flowing, Safe and Getting a Thorough Review Two water service disruptions within five weeks in January and February caused elected officials and staff at city hall to take immediate action. The inconveniences caused to residents, businesses and visitors are unacceptable.

The Mayor, Councilmembers, and City Staff would like to sincerely apologize to everyone affected by the recent water service disruptions. Keeping our public safe is job one. We’re all committed to that principle and we’re working hard to keep this from happening again.

Elected officials and staff at Blaine City Hall have taken several immediate steps to ensure continued delivery of water services.

1. After both incidents, water samples were tested from more than a dozen sites in the city. Results confirm the water is safe.

2. We have replaced malfunctioning equipment and increased the frequency of manual system monitoring.

3. We have addressed software and hardware issues that were related to the breakdown in alarm communications.

4. We have contracted with Barr Engineering, an award-winning engineering and environmental consulting firm headquartered in Minneapolis. Barr is conducting a thorough, independent review of all aspects of the water system—software, hardware, system design, and security. Their work will take a few weeks.

5. A police investigation of the January event shows no criminal intent, no hacking. An investigation of the February 12 incident is nearing completion and also shows no criminal intent, no hacking.

As we move through this review process, please watch the city website for updates at H T T P : / / WWW. C I . B L AI N E. M N . U S .

In addition, we have several notifications options available to you including opt-in email or SMS/text updates at H T T P : / / WWW. C I . B L AI N E . M N . U S / S U B S C R IB E .

We remain committed to reaching out to you via our social media channels, FAC EB OOK , T WI T T ER and NEX TD O O R .

Our Police Department has partnered with T I P 4 1 1 . We encourage everyone to download the free mobile applications via G OOG L E A PP S TO R E or ITU N E S , search for T I P 4 1 1 B L AI N EP D .

You may also sign up for T I P 4 1 1 updates from the Blaine Police Department at HTT P : / / WWW. C I . B L AI N E. M N. U S / TIP4 1 1 .

If you have any questions regarding our steps or if you have questions about your water at your home, please contact 7 6 3 -7 8 5 -6 1 6 5 weekdays between 7 am and 3 pm.

As always, in case of an emergency, please dial 9 - 1 - 1 .

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Special Board of Review Convenes April 17 The local Blaine Board of Review convenes at 7 pm, on Monday, April 17, in the City Council Chambers at Blaine City Hall.

Minnesota law requires that all property be appraised at “estimated market value” for tax purposes. The market value represents a reasonable estimate of what your property may sell for based on current market conditions and information relating to your property.

The purpose of the meeting is to hear complaints regarding market values placed on the properties and may affect your 2018 property tax payments. The Board is appointed by the Blaine City Council and is comprised of experienced Real Estate Professionals/Realtors and Property Appraisers, most of who are certified by the State of Minnesota.

Steps that must be followed in the appeals process: 1. If you believe the 2017 estimated market value and/or classification of your property has been determined incorrectly, you have the right to make an appeal. The first step is to contact the Anoka County Assessor’s Office at PR O P TAX @C O .ANO KA. M N . U S or 7 6 3 - 323- 5400 .

2. After contacting the Assessor’s Office if you still believe your valuation or classification is incorrect or are not satisfied with the resolution offered you may bring your case to the local Special Board of Review. You may appear in person, by letter or be represented by an authorized agent.

Generally an appearance before the local Special Board of Review is required by law before an appeal can be taken to the County Board of Appeal and Equalization.

Questions? Contact the Clerk’s Office at 7 6 3 - 7 85- 6124 .

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2 City Council*

March 2 | March 16 | April 6 | April 20 7:30 pm | City Hall Council Chambers

10801 Town Square Drive Blaine, MN 55449 763-784-6700 763-785-6156 (fax)

CITY COUNCIL

March 2 | March 9 | March 16 April 6 | April 13 | April 20 6:30 pm | City Hall Cloverleaf Room

Planning Commission*

March 14 | April 11 7 pm | City Hall Council Chambers

Park Board*

March 20 | April 25 7 pm | City Hall Council Chambers

Nat’l Resource Conservation Board March 21 | April 18 7 pm | City Hall Cloverleaf Farm Room

Arts Council

March 21 | April 18 5:30 pm | City Hall Lunch Room

Historical Society

April 11 6:30 pm | City Hall Sanctuary Room

MAYOR Tom Ryan

*Meetings can be seen live on cable channel 16.

12147 Radisson Road NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-757-3390 tryan@ci.blaine.mn.us

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Blaine City Hall

P U B L I C MEETI NGS

City Council Workshops

Holiday

For more information, visit

8650 Van Buren Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 763-228-1117 whovland@ci.blaine.mn.us

CI.BLAINE.MN.US/GO/ E M A I L U P D AT E S

WARD 2 Dave Clark

WARD 3 Jason King

424 - 122nd Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55434 763-360-5266 jking@ci.blaine.mn.us

Andrew Garvais

12744 Petersburg Street NE Blaine, MN 55449 612-229-8890 agarvais@ci.blaine.mn.us

CITY MANAGER Clark Arneson

763-785-6120 carneson@ci.blaine.mn.us

CITY DIRECTORY

10833 Fillmore Street NE Blaine, MN 55434 612-940-5207 dclark@ci.blaine.mn.us

Police & Fire......................................................... 911 Police (non-emergency) .......................... 763-785-6168 Fire (non-emergency).............................. 763-786-4436 Anoka County Dispatch........................... 763-427-1212 Building Inspections............................... 763-785-6170 Cable Channel 15.................................. 763-780-8241 City Cable Channel 16 ........................... 763-785-6192 City Clerk ............................................. 763-785-6124 City Manager......................................... 763-785-6120 Community Standards............................ 763-785-6187 Crime Prevention................................... 763-785-6113 Economic Development.......................... 763-785-6180 Engineering........................................... 763-785-6172 Fire Inspections .................................... 763-785-6187 Forestry ............................................... 763-717-2660 Housing Services .................................. 763-785-6146 Human Resources ................................. 763-785-6109 Job Line ............................................... 763-717-2679 Newsletter ........................................... 763-785-6192 Operator............................................... 763-784-6700 Parks & Recreation ............................... 763-785-6164 Planning & Zoning ................................. 763-785-6180 Public Works......................................... 763-785-6165 Recycling & Solid Waste ........................ 763-785-6192 Senior Citizens Center ........................... 763-786-9375 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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8702 Hastings Circle Blaine, MN 55449 763-370-2557 dswanson@ci.blaine.mn.us

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1702 - 116th Avenue NE Blaine, MN 55449 763-354-4709 jjeppson@ci.blaine.mn.us

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WWW.WALTERSRECYCLING.COM or call 763-780-8464 .

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Julie Jeppson

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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: CI.BLAINE.MN.US/GO/NEWSLETTER

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All city legal notices are published in the city’s official newspaper, the Blaine/Spring Lake Park Life.

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Arbor Day Tree Sale Submitted by Marc Shippee City Forester/Parks Supervisor

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Saturday, May 13 9 AM – 1 PM

By volume, the largest known single stemmed tree Public Works in the world is the General Sherman Sequoia tree 1801 - 101st Ave. NE in California’s Sequoia National Park. This bad Blaine MN boy stands 274.9’ tall, and has a circumference of 102.6’ at the ground. A branch that fell off the tree in 1978 had a diameter of 6’ and was 140’ long.

That branch alone was larger than any tree east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Folks, that’s big deal! Another big deal is the City of Blaine’s Arbor Day tree sale.

You must be a Blaine resident to purchase trees, and 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 (cash or check only). The trees are bare-root, and there are no warranties on these trees. There will be staff on site to assist you.

Without further adieu, let’s meet this year’s General Sherman wannabes:

Species Size Northwood Maple Autumn Blaze Maple River Birch Paper Birch Royal Frost Birch Blue Beech Sunburst Honeylocust Honeycrisp Apple Sweet Sixteen Apple

1.5-inch diameter 1.25-inch diameter 5-foot clump 6- foot clump 1-inch diameter 6-foot 6-foot 11/16-inch semi dwarf 9/16-inch diameter

Cost $54 $50 $25 $30 $36 $40 $33 $20 $20

To reserve a tree(s), please contact Public Works at 7 6 3 - 7 8 5 - 6 1 6 5 or at P W@ CI .BLAI NE.M N. U S . As always, contact Marc Shippee, City Forester/Parks Supervisor, at 76 3 -7 1 7 -2 6 6 0 or MSH I P P EE@C I. B LA IN E . M N . U S , with any tree concerns or questions.

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 Drive 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 Conference Room located on the first floor of Blaine City Hall, on the west side of the building.

Another Big Development Year in 2016 The City of Blaine has wrapped up another big year for development. In 2016 there was over $155 million in new residential, commercial and industrial construction and another $20 million in various commercial remodels and tenant finishes. The highest valued project, at $21 million, was the Parkway Off Central, a 191 unit market rate apartment project at 94th and Ulysses St. Other large projects included the Oak Park Plaza remodel, Streamworks industrial building south of 35w and Lexington Ave., and the Marshall’s/Petco retail project at 117th and Highway 65.

Of that $155 million, $95 million was from 320 new single family homes permitted. Overall, Blaine issued 327 residential permits which placed it second in the metro area only behind Lakeville and ahead of communities such as Plymouth, Maple Grove and Woodbury. Blaine also saw the highest number of residential units permitted since 2005. A total of 581 units were permitted which included the 320 single family homes and two large apartment projects. With the residential growth, Blaine is now the largest city in Anoka County with over 63,000 residents.

Several projects are already planned for 2017. Headlining the list is Twin Cities Orthopedics which has approval to construct a 50,000 sf. medical office at 113th and Ulysses St. and Harley Davidson which has approval for a 63,000 sf. motorcycle sale showroom at 98th and Ulysses St. United Properties also has received approvals for a 248,000 sf. industrial building at the Blaine Preserve industrial park on 95th and 35W. Also anticipated to start construction in 2017 is the Invictus brewery and taproom located on 105th Ave. just east of the National Sports Center.

Stay up to date on development activity in Blaine. Visit B L A IN E B IZ. C O M , select Development Information and view the Interactive.

This map highlights all of the projects underway and coming in the future.

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- 6165 , during normal business hours from 7 am to 3 pm, other wise call 7 6 3 - 4 27- 1212 .

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What’s in your irrigation system?

Seasonal Openings Blaine Public Works is looking for people who can work a total of six months starting in April/May. Typical jobs include mowing, trash collection, ballfield maintenance, general landscaping, and street work. Great positions for retired folks just looking to stay active and make a little extra cash!

Starting hourly wage is $11/hour with a dollar increase after 67 days.

You must be at least 18 years old, have a valid drivers license, and a good driving record.

Please contact the Public Works Department from 7am3pm at 763-785-6165 for more information. You can get an application online at CI.BLAINE.MN.US or at PUBLIC WORKS 1801 101ST AVENUE NE.

Application deadline is March 31.

Ditch Obstructions Do you notice backed-up water, especially after rains or snowmelt?

We need your “eyes” to help monitor the public drainage ditches.

Look for blockages of water flow or blocked culverts. It may simply be the result of an obstruction- trash, or leaves & sticks, for example.

(Please keep storm drains clear to prevent backups if you can safely clear these yourself.)

Please call the Coon Creek Watershed District at 76 3 -7 5 5 0975 or email us at information at COONCREEK WD .ORG to report an obstruction in a creek or drainage ditch. If you live in the Rice Creek Watershed District, please call 763-398-3070 or email TSCHMI D T @RI CECREEK . OR G .

Not sure in which watershed you are located? Go to the “Are You in Our District?” link on the C OONCR EEKWD .O RG homepage, and type in your address at the bottom of the map.

The July/August 2016 Blaine Newsletter had an article relating how much water the average household uses. Water usage in the summer is three (3) times more than the amount used during the winter. National studies show this is the result of lawn watering practices which in many cases means poor or inattentive practices.

Keeping the lawn green and healthy does not require an excess of water. Only 1 ½ inches of water per week is needed for the average lawn. This volume includes rain fall, not just what a homeowner delivers through sprinkling. Having an irrigation system with a timer removes a good deal of the manual labor of lawn care but it needs to be used properly to deliver the right amount of water.

Ensuring the system does not come on when a rain event is imminent, or during a rain event, or for a day or two after a rain event is a good practice and saves a lot of water. That savings accumulates over the course of a summer and ends up being very significant in the big picture of long term water conservation.

Often, people fail to implement these good practices simply because they are not aware of the need or don’t know what equipment to add to their system. Enter the GREEN EXPO. The Green Expo is an annual event sponsored by the cities of Coon Rapids and Blaine and the National Sports Center to promote environmental and conservation practices while educating people on how they can add these practices to their routines, usually at low cost and often saving money normal home practices.

This year’s Green Expo will be held on Saturday April 22 at the National Sports Center. There will be exhibitors and demonstrations highlighting water saving practices along with displays on many other environmental topics from gardening to recycling. You can see and touch a variety of controllers and devices that will help your system work more efficiently, learn how to keep your irrigation system in top functioning condition and get a better understanding of why it is important to conserve water.

The Green Expo draws hundreds of people every year. Come get a head start on tuning up your irrigation system and doing your part to preserve our water supply for generations to come.

For more information, see the Green Expo article on Page 7.

Dogs Must be Leashed When Out for a Walk 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.

In 2016 the City completed an off leash dog park at Aquatore Park. For more information on using the off leash dog park visit our web site and search ‘dog park’.

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Blaine Wetland Sanctuary Project Moves Forward Construction of the new boardwalk trail from East Lake Park to Lexington Ave. and preparations for the wetland restoration project both started in January 2017.

The land for these projects was first acquired by the city between late 1990’s and 2003.

Some was donated by developers and some was purchased with funds from the referendum passed in 2000. Even before then, there was a vision of restoring some of that area to the natural pre-development condition and making it possible for people to enjoy the beauty and diversity of the Anoka Sandplain. Over the past 3+ years, planning and regulatory processes have been completed to reach the point of making these long awaited plans a reality.

Boardwalk The overall plan is to build a nature center adjacent to Lexington Ave. just across the road from the new Lexington Athletic Complex. That will take a few years yet but in the interim, a boardwalk and pathway is being constructed to connect the existing trail from East Lake Park in The Lakes of Radisson to the regional trail along Lexington Ave. Work on the boardwalk began in January and by the time this article is in your hands it should be complete, pending cooperation of the weather. In May of this year a parking lot will be constructed with access to Lexington Ave. providing a trail head for the boardwalk and parking for the future nature center.

The parking lot is schedule for completion by early July. A formal opening of the trail system will be scheduled shortly thereafter.

Wetland Restoration Over ten years ago, the city began some B L A IN E W E TLA N D S A N C TU A RY - O PE N S PA C E M A S TE R P LAN C O NC E P T research in the wetland area of the 500 acre open space west of Lexington Ave. adjacent to Anoka County Ditch 53-62. This area is part of the larger Anoka Sandplain which is home to unique plant communities found in very few places anywhere in the country. Several species of rare and endangered plants were discovered and the concept of restoring the wetlands to allow those species to flourish began to take shape. Combined with the big picture of being in a city open space and the prospect of adding a nature center for public education and access for the enjoyment of nature lovers, plans were put in motion.

In 2009, a 103 acre site in the center of the 500 acres, called Branch 3, was identified for restoration. Funded by the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA), this project would not only restore the native plants by eliminating invasive non-native species, but also create wetland credits the city could sell to offset the loss of wetlands from development in other parts of the city. That project was completed at the end of 2015.

During that restoration, plans for the overall trails and nature center were taking place with the potential of a second restoration project that would be funded through the Open Space fund of the city. This fund is supported by a share of the park dedication fees paid by developers, not general tax dollars. The hope was to create a second restoration site that would provide a revenue source to help in building the nature center and provide the funding to maintain all the city open spaces. After negotiating a rigorous regulatory path, authorization was given to start the project in January 2017.

The open space area had not seen any management for decades. In order to accomplish the goal of restoring the wetland and creating the desired credits, the area needed to be managed as a wetland. This meant removing some of the trees that had crept in over the years, mowing off the invasive grasses and opening the opportunity for the native plants and dormant seeds in the ground to flourish. The Branch 3 restoration used the same techniques and has been very successful.

Management of the wetland site will continue over the next 5 years to accomplish the plan approved by the regulatory agencies. The culmination will be large communities of native plants, improved habitat for birds and wildlife, opportunities for people to learn about and enjoy this unique ecosystem and support for all open spaces in the City of Blaine.

More information on these projects can be obtained by contacting the Engineering Department at 7 6 3 - 7 85- 1672 .

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& Connection 2017 Summer

Parks Recreation

Parks & Recreation

Seasonal Employment If you have enthusiasm, energy, and excitement to work with kids, then this is the job for you. We offer great hours, competitive pay, excellent training and a fun work environment. Must be 17 or older.

Applications are available in the Park and Rec office or at B LA IN E PA R K S . C O M .

Deadline is March 29.

Connection

2017

Summer

World Fest

Sharing Ethnic and Cultural Diversity May 20

Blaine Farmers Market Wednesdays beginning May 24

Blaine

Parks and Recreation

2017 Summer Recreation Connection Online registration begins March 20, visit BLAINEPARKS .COM / R EG I ST ER .

BlaineParks.com FACEBOOK.COM/ BLAINEPARKSMN

TWITTER.COM/ BLAINEPARKSMN

BlaineEvents.com

For more information, visit

B L A IN E E V E N TS . C O M/ E ARTHD AY

Imagine Camp Series

Adult Softball Men’s, Women’s and Co-Rec Adult Softball Leagues are now forming.

Games are played at Airport and Aquatore Parks.

Registration can be done online, by phone, mail or in person.

A GE S 3 TO 8

Visit our website at BLAINEPARKS.COM or call 7 6 3 - 7 8 5 - 6 1 6 1 for more information.

Students will enjoy these themed mini camps filled with dance, crafts, imagination, movement and FUN! Held at QC Dance Studio, 1051 109th Avenue, Blaine.

D ATE S : March 11: Camp Frolic

April 8: Hoppin’ to the Beat TIM E : 1 0 – 11am FEE: $20 resident; $22 non-resident

per camp

Spring Cookie Decorating

Babysitting

AGES 8 AND UNDER W/PARENT/ADULT

A GE S 1 1 & U P

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 Atrium. Registration deadline is March 23 or when full.

DAT E: Thursdays, March 30 T I M E: Either 5:30 – 6:30pm

OR 6:45 – 7:45pm F EE: $10 resident; $11 non-resident

Learn to be responsible babysitters by examining safety guidelines, child development, finding jobs, rates and first aid.

Hands-on experience with diapers and bottle-feeding are included. Bring a doll, lunch and beverage. Class held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Room A. D ATE S : Saturday, April 15 TIM E : 9am – 4pm FEE: $70 resident; $77 non-resident

per camp

April 18, 7pm Blaine City Hall

More information about Parks & Recreation programs is available at 763-7 8 5 -6 1 6 4 or in the current Recreation Connection online at B L A I NE PAR KS .COM .

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.

Community Outings All community outings depart from and return to Mary Ann Young Senior Center at 9150 Central Avenue NE unless noted otherwise and include motor coach transportation. Times include pick-up and return. Outings include lunch and ticket unless noted otherwise.

SWEETLAND THE MUSICAL AT THE HISTORY THEATER DATE: Thursday, May 11 TIME: 9am – 2:15pm FEE: $40

ST. CROIX CASINO TURTLE LAKE

TREASURE ISLAND CASINO RED WING

DATE: Wednesday, April 12 TIME: 8:30 – 4:30pm FEE: $7

DATE: Monday, March 13 TIM E : 8:30am – 4:30pm F E E : $7 ($3 food coupon)

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Gardens

Join Us for the

Community

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.

Registration dates and priority for renting a garden plot will be as follows: FE BR UARY 27 - MARCH 3 : New resident gardeners and returning gardeners requesting different plots.

MAR CH 6 - FULL : Non-Resident gardeners.

RE GULAR PLO T S:

Resident = $68.57 Senior Resident (55+) = $57.85 Non-Resident = $80.34 HALF P LOT S:

Resident = $42.85 Senior Resident (55+) = $32.14 Non-Resident = $53.56

Teen Art

Show The Blaine Arts Council invites local teens to participate in the 11th Annual Teen Art Show. Showcase your talent and have your artwork on display at Blaine City Hall April 4 – 28.

For more information, please call 763- 785- 6 1 6 4 or visit B LAI NEPARK S.C OM .

BLAINE

RECYCLING SATURDAYS! 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

3rd Saturday of Each Month

Aquatore Park, 9150 Central Ave

Saturday, April 22 9 AM – 2 PM North metro region leads Minnesota to a more sustainable future.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 22, 2017 for the annual Green Expo at the National Sports Center! The Expo will be expanding to the larger Sports Expo Center on the NSC campus to provide even more information, resources and activities for attendees.

Whether you’re passionate about growing groundwater concerns, reducing the amount of waste you produce, purchasing local foods, or exploring more ways to be eco-friendly, the Green Expo is the right venue to continue educating and empowering yourself and your family. This FREE event features something for everyone: • Booths, displays and activities from local and regional sustainabilityfocused businesses • Kids’ hands-on activity presented by The Home Depot • Prize giveaways • Use athletic equipment drop off For more information about the Green Expo, visit WW W. M N GR E E N E XPO . O R G .

The City of Blaine sponsors a recycling drop-off 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.

Green Lights Recycling

763-785-0456 | GLRNOW.COM

Collects mattresses, box springs, carpet, appliances, florescent lamps, electronics, rechargeable batteries, and tires. Free items include scrap metal and vehicle batteries.

There is a small fee for some items: • Mattresses/box springs are $20 each.

• Most appliances are $8 each.

• Most electronics are between $2 and $50 depending on size.

• Carpet - $4/ roll (up to 7 rolls).

Drop off tires and rechargeable batteries for a small fee. See the complete list of fees at WWW.CI.BLAINE.MN.US/GO/ RECYCLINGSATURDAYS

US Again

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USAgain will take textiles and clothing items including shoes, clothes, (all types and in any condition) hats, belts, purses, linens, bedding, towels, scarves, jackets, and coats.

Randy’s Environmental Services

763-972-3335 | RANDYSENVIRONMENTALSERVICES.COM

Offers free paper shredding.

Jr. Engineering: Crazy Gears & Wheels G RADE S K T O 3

Learn about engineering and the physical science principles behind different action machines. Working in teams, students will build crazy wheeled and geared contraptions that spring into action. Make tops, spinners, zip lines, rubber band powered cars, crimping cars and other crazy contraptions. Bring a drink and a snack each day. Class held at Blaine City Hall Cloverleaf Room B. Register by March 10.

DATE S: Saturdays, March 18 & 25 TIME : 9am – Noon F EE : $72 resident; $79 non-resident

Bikes4Kids Returns April 15 Drop off any size bicycle that you no longer want at Blaine’s monthly recycling drop-off day. The bikes will be accepted

by Bikes 4 Kids to be refurbished, or have their parts used in refurbishing other bikes. Bikes 4 Kids then donate the bikes to people in need.

There is no charge to drop a bike off that the monthly recycling drop-off day.

Bikes 4 Kids are a part of The Robert & Wilma Burbach Bike Foundation.

For more information, visit B IK E S 4 K ID S M N . O R G .

Bike Collection (April – December) B IK E S 4 K ID S M N . O RG

Please Note: Bikes for Kids will not be collecting bikes at the monthly recycling dropoff day until April 15, 2017.

Other City Recycling Opportunities

763-785-6192 W W W. C I. B LA IN E . M N .US/ GO / RE C YC LE

Walters Recycling & Refuse 763-780-8464

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

PRSRT STD U.S. Postage PAID TWIN CITIES, MN Permit No. 29418 10801 Town Square Drive NE Blaine, MN 55449-8101 763-784-6700

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POSTAL CUSTOMER DATED MATERIAL PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF THE CITY MANAGER

POSTMASTER: TIME SENSITIVE MAIL

May 20, 2017 • 1-4 pm Town Square Park Now Accepting Applications For Food Vendors • Sponsors • Cultural Exhibits • Volunteers

BlaineEvents.com/World-Fest

Blaine City Hall Wednesdays Beginning May 3

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