City News
April 2023
Recycling/Clean Up Day
Saturday, April 29
8 a.m.-Noon
760 Civic Heights Drive Public Works Facility
As the weather gets warmer, it is time to clean out the garages and yards. One way to get rid of your garbage, old appliances, tires, old bikes, etc. is to bring them to Recycling/Clean Up Day on Saturday, April 29 from 8 a.m. to noon at the public works facility located at 760 Civic Heights Drive.
Everything will be accepted except for household hazardous waste, recyclables, and yard waste. Some items may have a fee.
This year residents are able to bring 4 free RECYCLE items.
Curbside Leaf Pickup
Spring yard waste and leaf pick-up has been scheduled for Saturday, May 6. This is a free service for Circle Pines residents. Yard waste is identified as leaves, grass clippings, garden wastes, weeds, soft-bodied green plant materials, pine cones and needles, acorns and residential quantities of sod. Yard waste carts are not included in this event.
Yard waste must be free of garbage and in compostable bags. Please have your compostable bags at the curb by 6 a.m.
Adopt-a-Drain
Wayne the Drain, Drainy McDrain
Face, and Lola: A Storm Drain by Any Other Name Would Keep Golden Lake Clean
Stormwater does not get cleaned before entering our lakes and streams. When water flows off our streets and into storm drains, it carries dirt, leaves, and other pollutants that impact the quality of our water and turn them green with algae.
You can take care of your storm drain by sweeping and raking leaves, sand and dirt, trash, and other debris to allow water to flow easily and cleanly down the drain. Participants in the metro-wide Adopt a Drain program are adopting, naming, and cleaning storm drains to protect water quality. Taking care of local storm drains is one of the easiest ways homeowners, renters, businesses, and volunteer groups can help keep Golden Lake and other local waterways clean.
Circle Pines residents have already adopted and named 38 storm drains, but there are many more available. Circle Pines residents reported removing nearly 336 pounds of debris from their drains in 2022; that’s 336 pounds of pollution that was kept out of Golden Lake! Let’s set new records in 2023 by joining other Circle Pines and Anoka County residents by adopting your neighborhood storm drain. Remove snow away from your storm drains to ensure water can go down the drain during frequent freeze and thaws; sweep up extra salt and sand. Spring is also an important time to clean storm drains.
Celebrate Earth Day by cleaning up around your adopted drain. Adopting a drain or two is easy – all it takes is a rake and a broom, a dustpan and a trash can, and a few minutes several times a year. Ready to adopt a drain? Still need more information? Visit www.adopt-a-drain.org to find a storm drain in your neighborhood and get started!
www.ci.circle-pines.mn.usCity Hall
200 Civic Heights Circle Circle Pines, MN 55014
763-784-5898
TDD:763-231-2617
www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us cityhall@ci.circle-pines. mn.us
Non-Emergency Police:763-784-2501
Fire:651-792-7900
In an emergency, please call 911.
City Officials Mayor Dave Bartholomay dbartholomay@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 763-780-1785
Councilmembers
Matt Percy mpercy@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 763-784-2062
Dean Goldberg dgoldberg@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 763-234-1180
Steve McChesney smcchesney@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 651-604-7678
Nici Dorner ndorner@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 651-329-5192
City Administrator
Patrick Antonen pantonen@ci.circle-pines.mn.us 763-784-5898
Weekly Yard Waste Disposal Resumes This Month
Weekly curbside disposal of yard waste will resume April 21, weather permitting, and ends in November. Subscribers are billed $95 annually for the 96-gallon cart and will see that amount added to their May bill. The fee is nonrefundable and covers one calendar year. Subscribers may also add a second yard waste cart for an additional $35 per year. If you are interested in subscribing to weekly yard waste cart service, call Centennial Utilities at 763-7846751.
Anoka County Compost Sites
Rice Creek Chain of Lakes
7701 Main St, Lino Lakes 651-429-3723
April - November
Tuesday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m
Thursday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
December - March
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
Bunker Hills
13285 Hanson Blvd NW, Coon Rapids 763-767-7964
April - November Monday - Friday: 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
December - March
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. ONLY
means getting to know your neighbors and being genuinely willing to help each other out. Also being a good neighbor yourself can help foster good neighbors in others.
By following City Code and using common sense, we can avoid disputes with our neighbors to preserve the peace and quiet in our neighborhoods. Listed below are some of the areas of concern that neighbors sometimes express.
Parking
• Do not park junk cars outside of the garage. A junk car is a vehicle that does not operate or is unlicensed.
• Do not park cars on landscaped or grassy areas.
• Do not service your car outside of the garage or building.
Recreational Fires
• Fire rings can only be three feet in diameter and fire can only be three feet in height.
• Use only clean, dry wood.
• Burn between the hours of 4 p.m.-1 a.m.
• Fires should produce little detectable smoke.
Weeds and Grass
• Keep grass less than 6” in height.
You can also view the latest Council meeting at any time on the internet on the City Website at www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us. Click on City Council meeting video on demand.
For more information, including fees and materials accepted, visit anokanokacountymn.gov/359/Compost-Sites
Sites closed Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Noise
• The use of electronic or audio sound should be restricted to an audible distance of fifty feet. This applies, as well, to noisy parties or gatherings.
Public Meetings City Council 04/11
04/25 7 p.m. Park Board 04/04 6:00 p.m. Utilities Commission 04/19 5 p.m. Planning Commission 04/17 7
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Library News
Centennial Branch
April arrives and we all hope for an early and lovely Spring here at Centennial. While we all wait, the library is a great place to search for those gardening books, as well as new authors and other fun ideas, information, and inspiration. Or just some green books! With that in mind, here is SOME of what is happening this month at your library:
Current hours:
Centennial’s hours of operation are:
Monday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Tuesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Wednesday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Storytimes
Storytimes run through the week of April 15. Please call or ask at the desk for more information. We have three options for you:
Baby Storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.; this session is designed for children under 2. Registration IS required for this session; register by phone, online, or by asking at the desk.
Toddler Storytimes are Tuesdays at 11:15 a.m.; this session is designed for children between ages 2-3. Family Storytimes are Thursdays at 11:15 a.m.; any age is welcome to these sessions.
Children
Family Fun Night: Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Join us for our monthly Family Fun Night! This program is targeted at school-aged children (4-10) and their parents or caregivers. Each month we'll have different stations for your family to explore crafts, games, and other fun literacy and STEM based activities.
Read-to-a-Dog: Wednesday, April 26, 4 p.m.-6 p.m. Children are invited to practice their reading skills in 15-minute sessions with licensed, trained therapy dogs. Program geared towards grades K-3. Registration is required. Please call the Centennial Library at 763-324-1540 to register.
Adults
Centennial Bookclub for Adults. Monday, April 24, 6:45 p.m.-8 p.m. Interested in trying out a new book group?
Join us for the Centennial Book Club! Drop in for a favorite book discussion or become a regular member. This month's book is Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty by Anderson Cooper.
Impact Services/ Meals on Wheels
For many neighbors in Anoka County, one of the most valuable components to overall health is having a nutritious meal each day. Impact Services/Meals on Wheels delivers warm, nutritious meals to Seniors or Disabled Adults Monday through Friday. Along with meal delivery, our Volunteer Drivers offer a valuable wellness check and friendly hello to each client. Should a client not answer, a call is made to their emergency contact. This home delivered meal service helps older adults live independently in their own home. For more information, please contact Impact Services / Meals on Wheels at 763-236-8718. The office staff will be happy to answer any questions you have.
Impact Services sponsors the Voices of Impact Choir for people living with memory loss and their caregivers. Weekly rehearsals are held at Faith Lutheran Church in Coon Rapids each Monday, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. with refreshments following. This activity with singing, fellowship, and community also provides support for individuals going through memory loss. For more information, contact Voices of Impact Director, Bruce Phelps – brphelps5820@ gmail.com or Assistant, Joe Grapevine –jpaugust73@msn.com. Find more information about Impact Services visit our website; www.impactservicesmn.org
Dog Owners
As the weather has gotten warmer, many of us will be spending more time outside, and many of us will want our pets to enjoy the nice weather and opportunities for play and exercise.
As a good dog owner, there are a few things to keep in mind:
• When walking your dog, please be respectful and keep dogs off of boulevard areas and private property.
• Animals MUST be leashed on public property, such as streets, trails and parks. Animals cannot run at large.
• You are required to pick up after your pet.
• Animals must have an ID tag that indicates the owner’s name, address, and phone number.
