City News
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If you would like to sign up to get reminders and notices from the City of Circle Pines, sign up on the city website at ci.circle-pines.mn.us and fill out the form. You can receive information by text or email.This is a great way for the city to stay in touch with residents with up coming events or to communicate emergency information to residents..
Campfire Safety
• Use a fire ring and build your fire at least five feet away from any combustible material.
• Keep a bucket of water nearby to put out the fire.
• Keep a kid-free zone of three feet around the campfire.
• Never leave your campfire unattended.
• Check burning restrictions with the DNR before starting your campfire.
Family DJ Dance Party
Thursday, June 22 | 6-7 p.m.
Music on the Lake Enjoy FREE Summer Concerts at Golden Lake
Join Brett of Special Works DJ, who has arranged a play list full of appropriate songs that are just made for dancing. Songs will span the generations to appeal to all ages. So grab your family and friends and let’s bust a groove.
Music on the Lake is co-sponsored by Centennial Community Education and the City of Circle Pines
Golden Lake Park 53 West Golden Lake Rd
Sprinkling Restrictions begins June 1
As part of the city’s water conservation efforts, the city has adopted an ordinance that regulates daytime sprinkling of lawns June 1 through August 31. The watering hours were chosen because typical weather conditions are such that significant portions of water placed on lawns during the time of 10 a.m.-7 p.m. evaporate and are not effective in watering the lawn.
If you have an address that ends in an even number, you are able to water your lawn on even numbered days before 10 a.m. and after 7 p.m.
If you have an address that ends in an odd number, you are able to water your lawn on odd numbered days before 10 a .m. and after 7 p.m.
www.ci.circle-pines.mn.us
2023
June
City 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
June Public Meetings City Council 06/13 & 06/27, 7 p.m. Park Board 06/06, 6:00 p.m. Utilities Commission 06/21, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission 06/27, 7 p.m.
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.
RCWD Ditch Update
The Rice Creek Watershed District’s (RCWD) repair of Anoka County Ditch (ACD) 53-62 Main Trunk has been on hold since late April due to an accident with the contractor’s equipment. Work is expected to start back up this month. This repair work restores the system’s capacity and efficiency, and helps to ensure more predictable and long-term drainage, flood control, & stormwater management. Construction is anticipated to be completed this summer, with some additional work needed in the fall. Check back for future updates or subscribe to the project updates email list by contacting RCWD staff Ashlee Ricci at aricci@ricecreek.org or 763-398-3082. For more details on the project, the repair report can be found at the bottom of the Public Drainage page at www.ricecreek.org.
Summer and Stormwater Ponds
Stormwater ponds remove pollutants from our waters and help prevent flooding downstream. Stormwater ponds can provide wildlife habitat, but this is not their main purpose.
Stormwater ponds are man-made or modified basins designed to capture and hold stormwater runoff to reduce flooding and improve water quality. They are a requirement for most building projects like streets, houses, or projects when the amount of open land where water can soak into the ground is reduced.
When rainwater can’t soak into the ground, it flows over the land “looking” for someplace to go. It picks up pollutants from sidewalks, roadways, and yards as it flows. Stormwater runoff is one of the greatest threats to our water! Stormwater runoff flows into the stormwater pond and is stored. The stored water is released slowly while pollutants settle to the bottom of the pond instead of running off into our lakes, streams, and other waters.
Residents sometimes think that their neighborhood stormwater pond is a lake or pond for recreating. They mow to the edge or treat the area like their private property. These activities hurt the stormwater ponds’ ability to clean and hold stormwater. Swimming in these ponds is also gross! Stormwater ponds have a dirty job to do.
Dirt, fertilizer, pet waste, salt, car oil, pesticides, and trash are some of the pollutants that stormwater ponds keep out of our rivers and lakes. Buffers of native plants around stormwater ponds can also help remove these pollutants. It is normal to see some algae growth in stormwater ponds; this means the pond is doing its job!
It is important to remember rules about stormwater ponds. Do not mow around a stormwater pond or dump trash, leaves, grass clippings, or fish into them. Do not build docks or swim in stormwater ponds and never drink water from a stormwater pond. These ponds and the areas around them are doing their job to prevent water pollution and reduce flooding!
Library News Centennial Branch
We in Minnesota know that the “official” start of summer is June 1st! With that in mind, here is some of what the library has ready for you this busy month:
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
Summer Adventures: Water Works
This year, the Anoka County Library Summer Adventures Program runs June 1 to August 13. People of all ages can participate in the program by tracking their minutes, sharing book reviews, and engaging in activities that foster STEM, art, literacy, and community engagement. The primary way to participate is by registering on “Beanstack” (https://anokacounty.beanstack.org). Kids and teens (under 18) receive a free book just for registering, while adults earn a free coupon for the Book Cart: both can be pick up by stopping in at their local branch. There will also be weekly prize drawings for participating, so make sure to track minutes and record the activities. Even better, send a “Friend” request to a family member or friend and compete and compare your reading and activities together! For those kids and teens (under 18) who have library fines, we are bringing back our Summer Read Down Program. For every 15 minutes read and recorded in Beanstack, $1 will be taken off the fines. Call or stop in and talk to a librarian for more information.
Storytimes
Storytimes will resume the week of June 5 and run through July 30. We have three options for you, please notice that preregistration is required for Baby Storytime.
Baby Storytimes are Tuesdays at 10:15 a.m.; this session is designed for children under 2.
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. Register by phone, online, or by asking at the desk.
Children
Storywalks. Monday, June 19, 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Enjoy the outdoors while following the pages of a story laid out before you! Weather permitting.
Whatchamacallit Wednesday. Wednesday, June 21. 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Why Whatchamacallit—because you’ll never know what to expect or how to describe it! Every other Wednesday in June, July and August there will be a variety of activities for children to do at the Centennial Library. These might include STEM activities, storytimes, art projects, crafts, building projects, bubbles, or old -fashioned games. Stations will be set up at the library, so you can choose what you want to do and how long you want to stay at each activity.
Read-to-a-Dog: Thursday, June 22, noon-2 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.
Betye Saar Inspired Wall Hanging Story, Monday, June 26, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. Betye Saar creates works that tell personal stories using found objects and symbols. Students will brainstorm a personal or family story they wish to tell. Cutting out shapes from thin cardboard and filling them with color, a string of their own story will be created ready to hang and show. This program is funded by the Minnesota Arts and Cultural Heritage Fund
Children & Teens
Centennial Escape Room: Up at the Lake. Wednesday, June 28. 3 p.m.-4 p.m. Summer is finally here and it’s time to head up to the lake! Staying at Grandma & Grandpa’s cabin is always fun, and there’s a huge anniversary party for them down the lake tonight. Only problem is, where’s the invitation? Grandpa ALWAYS likes to hide things around the messy cabin. See if you can find the clues and solve the puzzles to leave the cabin and get to the party in time, 30-minute escape room style program; recommended for school age, teens, and families.
Adults
Centennial Bookclub for Adults: Monday, June 26, 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. June’s title: The Lost Dragon Murder, by Michael Allan Mallory. This is a special meeting; the author will be joining us!
Everyone
Tiny Art Show. Add some creativity into your Summer Adventures! Starting in June, pick up your art kit, including tiny canvas & art materials at any Anoka County Library. Turn in your artwork by June 30. There will be voting in July, with winners selected at all 8 locations. Winning artwork at each location will be turned into bookmarks.
City Hall
Holiday Hours
City Hall will be closed on Monday, June 19.
City Hall Holiday Hours
City Hall will be closed on Tuesday, July 4.
Garbage Pick-Up is on Saturday, July 8.
