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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1995 Edition 97 Summer Brooklyn Center's CITY WATCH A community newsletter published by the City of Brooklyn Center, No. 97 t Summer 1995 Inside the You're Invited to... city Discover the Center Discover the Center is the theme Additionally, Discover the Center Entertainment in 2 of the community's new decals and stickers will be the Park promotional campaign. The distributed at all Earle Brown campaign is scheduled to be Days' events and T -shirts will be City earns Tree 2 officially kicked off on June 22 for sale. City USA during Earle Brown Days. The The Discover the Center Construction update 3 chamber of commerce, interested campaign is being directed by a Community Walk/ 4 residents and businesses, and the committee of Brooklyn Center City have been working for months business professionals and Fun Run gearing up for the campaign. The residents including: Bob Peppe; Discover Brooklyn 4 public relations firm of Mona Rod Snyder; Mary Welch; Steve Center Meyer McGrath and Gavin has Bowling; Karen Youngberg; Pat BCFD reports on CO 6 been hired to help tell the untold Laniel; Jim Soderberg; Bernie stories about the city. In addition, Gaffney and Nancy Gohman. In dangers a group of community volunteers addition to this steering committee, First annual 7 is working on organizing "We the many subcommittees are being landscape and People" rally nights during the four formed. To Discover how you can garden contest Wednesdays in October where participate in this community City blood drive 8 residents and businesses will campaign, call Steering Committee gather to discuss ways to better the Chair Bob Peppe at 561 -2874. Volunteer community. For more information on opportunities B Kickoff plans include a press Discover the Center kickoff City calendar 8 conference before the Earle Brown events including a Community Days' Parade; a Discover the Walk/Fun Run and a Discover Center float in the parade, courtesy the Center Bingo Card Contest, First of the Chamber of Commerce; a see page 4. Community Walk/Fun Run; and a Annual Discover the Center Bingo Card Contest. Landscape Discover and Garden Contest � the Center Seepage 7 for details. City Watch Page 1 City hosts free weekly entertainment REMINDERS... Entertainment In The Park begins June 13. The FREE programs will be held in Central Park, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway (located behind the F� The DNR has an ordinance community center). Central Park is accessible to persons with uwhich prohibiting the disabilities. Bring a lawn chair or blanket. Refreshments will be sold. dumping of leaves, grass Programs begin at 7 p.m. Schedule is subject to change; call 569 -3400. clippings, etc. on the banks of Tuesday, June 13 the river. To dispose of i Reuben Ristrom and The Bourbon Street Boys - yardwaste, visit the Maple Dixieland jazz band Grove Yardwaste site at 12420 Tuesday, June 20 Cty. Road 130. The Rockin' Hollywoods - The hottest 50's group in the Twin Cities area The City has ordered a Tuesday, June 27 sprinkling ban effective Killer Hayseeds* - Contemporary country May 1 -Sept 30. Homes and Tuesday, July 4 businesses with even numbered No Concert addresses may only water their Tuesday, July 11 lawns and gardens on even Brooklyn Center Puppet Playhouse* days and odd numbers on odd In this special evening performance, children will days. see some of their favorite puppets and The Splatter Sisters* - Musical adventure through song & movement The City has an ordinance Tuesday, July 18 requiring owners to clean Brooklyn Community Band - Band music at its finest up after their pets in public Tuesday, July 25 facilities. Please make sure to Friends* - Barbershop and Sweet Adelines carry the necessary supplies to Tuesday, August 1 "scoop your pet's poop" when Sentimental Journey* - Music from big band era visiting a public facility. Tuesday, August 8 The Wright Choice* - Motown vocal group Daytime volunteer Tuesday, August 15 firefighters are still Medicine Show Music Company*- Vaudeville style show needed. If interested call Ron Tuesday, August 22 Boman at 569 -3360. Chmielewski Fun Time Show Band* - Polka, variety *In case of rain, program will be held in the community center. City earns Tree City USA Business Update Brooklyn Center has been named Open ... Coming Soon ... a Tree City USA by the National Boston Market Restaurant, Fuddrucker's Restaurant - 5900 Arbor Day Foundation. 6050 SCP SCP It is the third year Brooklyn Center Office Depot - 5900 SCP Mervyn's - Brookdale has received this national Blockbuster Video - 5900 SCP Footlocker - Brookdale recognition. To become a Tree City USA, a Brown, Simonet, Dickie & Carlton Cards - Brookdale community must implement four winter - Accounting 5930 Enterprise Rental Car - standards: a tree board or Brooklyn Blvd. Boulevard Center - 63rd & department, a city tree ordinance, AAA of Minnesota - 6000 SCP Brooklyn Blvd. a comprehensive community Vest & Howse - 6200 SCP Comfort Inn -1600 James forestry progam, and an Arbor Day Jiffy Jr. Products - 6800 SCP Circle North observance. SCP - Shingle Creek Parkway City Watch Page 2 City employees Y, pick up" trash O n Staff volunteers climb aboard the ! ,iG truckload of trash they collected during Adopt- A- Park/Street Clean -Up -Day, April 22. 4 Thirty -five community groups volunteer each year to clean the city's parks, streets and trails, including the Riverwood Neighborhood Association which collected its own pile of trash ' (lower right). If you'd like to help keep the city clean, call Joyce Gulseth at 569 - 3327. - Thanks to all the volunteers who Construction Update helped with the clean -up effort. If you •- • Grimes, Halifax, Indiana, June, Kyle, Street and utility June - September Lee, Major, Noble, 71 st to 73rd and reconstruction 71st, 72nd and 73rd Watch for occasional lane or street closures. Humboldt Avenue, 69th to 73rd Street and utility June - August Avenues reconstruction Watch for occasional lane or street closures. Northeast area - generally west of Sealcoating late May, early June Humboldt to Oliver, north of 69th If you •- • Brooklyn Boulevard and 65th Construction of detention pond, August- November Avenue park, MCTO park and ride, and realignment of 65th Avenue west of Brooklyn Blvd. Orchard Lane, Firehouse, Lions Replacement of playground June - September Parks equipment City parks and trails Replacement of curb cuts and June - September addition of trails at various parks to Improve accessibility. City Watch Page 3 Win a weekend for two at the Inn on the Farm in the Discover the Center Bingo Card Contest This year, residents and employees campaign will feature a bingo card business on the card and getting of Brooklyn Center businesses will contest. Businesses who wish to their card stamped. Participants get the chance to truly Discover participate in the program will can either get their card stamped the Center. As part of Earle Brown purchase a square on the bingo for a bingo or they can cover their Days, the Discover the Center card. Participants will then be whole card. Bingo cards will be challenged with visiting each eligible for a variety of prizes including dinners and gift Community Walk/Fun Run helps certificates at local merchants. Cards with all boxes stamped will community promotional campaign be eligible for larger prizes and community education including a weekend for two at the y Inn on the Farm which includes a dinner at Earle's Restaurant. The Discover the Center The cost for the Walk/Run is Bingo cards will be available at campaign and community $10 per participant. Each paid the community center, city hall and education have teamed up to participants will receive a Brookdale Center's service desk. sponsor the first annual Discover the Center T -shirt. They will also be published in the Community Walk/Fun Run. Donations will help fund the SunPost on June 7. Completed The Walk/Run will be held promotional campaign and the cards should be dropped off at the during Earle Brown Days and District 286 Community community center by Sunday, June will serve to help both the Education program. 25 at 6:30 p.m. Winners will be Discover the Center campaign In addition to receiving chosen Sunday evening during the and the community education T- shirts, runners will also fireworks in Central Park. program in the city. compete for prizes For more The walk/run is scheduled to information stop by the begin at 9 a.m. on Saturday, community center, city hall, the Discover the Center June 24. The walk will begin service center at Brookdale VOLUNTEERS and Central Park behind the Center or call Debby Diamond WELCOME civic center. Walkers will at District 286 Community proceed down Shingle Creek Education at 541 -8460 and The community promotional Parkway to Brookdale Center. request a flier. campaign seeks volunteers to There, walkers will be able to Families, singles and seniors help with a variety of take a rest and will be treated to are encouraged to attend. Buses meetings, programs and refreshments before returning to from Brookdale Center will be activities. If interested in the Heritage Center. The walk is provided for those who wish to learning how you can help, approximately 3 miles. only walk part way. call Mary Welch at the Runners will also begin at Brooklyn Center Chamber of Central Park and will head north Commerce, 566 -8650. through the park. Runners will also return to Central Park after completing their race. City Watch Page 4 Celebrate Friendship and Family Fun Earle Brown Days Events Wednesday, June 14 & Thursday, June 15 7 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest ** - Community Center Friday, June 16 - Sunday, June 18 Dudley/Budweiser Classic Softball Tournament* - Central Park Monday, June 19 7 p.m. Stairway To Stardom Talent Contest Finals * * - Community Center Tuesday, June 20 7 p.m. The Rockin' Hollywoods Concert - Central Park Wednesday, June 21 6:30 p.m. Opening Ceremony, Ice Cream Social and Band Concert - Brookdale Thursday, June 22 6 p.m. Discover the Center news conference 6:30 p.m. Parade - 69th & Dupont to 59th & Dupont Friday, June 23 10 a.m. Arts & Crafts Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center 1 p.m. Mini Golf & Swim* - Community Center 8 p.m. Dance* featuring Et Cetera - Earle Brown Heritage Center Saturday, June 24 8 a.m. Golf Tournament ** - Centerbrook Golf Course 9 a.m. Community Walk/Fun Run - Earle Brown Heritage Center 9 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament ** - Brooklyn Center fields 10 a.m. Arts & Crafts Fair - Earle Brown Heritage Center 11:30 a.m. Kid's Fishing Contest - Shingle Creek 1 p.m. Bingo* - Community Center 2:30 p.m. Picnic & Games - Central Park 6:30 p.m. Teen Bop Dance - Humboldt Square Substation Sunday, June 25 9 a.m. Men's Softball Tournament ** - Brooklyn Center fields 2:30 p.m. Junior Royalty Coronation* - Earle Brown Heritage Center 7 p.m. Sunday In Central Park featuring Lakestreet Foundation & The Teddy Bear Band 10 p.m. Fireworks - Central Park Saturday, July 1 9:30 a.m. Classic Car Show* - Brookdale *Denotes fee * *Denotes advanced registration The Earle Brown Heritage Center is located on the Earle Brown Farm site, 6155 Earle Brown Drive. Central Park is located behind the civic center, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. All events are subject to change. For more information, call 569 -3400. City Watch Page 5 The Brooklyn Center Fire Department reports ... Non- emergency Fire Department CO alarm may not mean immediate danger Information 569 -3360 Sometimes called "The Silent You should have a qualified Medium Exposure (600 ppm) Killer," carbon monoxide (CO) is a technical person check your Severe throbbing headache, tasteless, odorless, colorless gas appliances, flues and chimneys for drowsiness, confusion, fast that can cause illness and even potential problems that might be heart rate death in today's tightly insulated causing the higher CO ratings. Extreme exposure (900 ppm) homes. If someone is experiencing Unconsciousness, convulsions, CO is a gas produced by symptoms of CO poisoning, cardio- respiratory failure and death incomplete combustion of fuels remove the victim to fresh air, keep such as natural gas, fuel oil, them warm and at rest, and alert Danger Signs of CO leaks - propane, butane, kerosene, emergency personnel immediately. Stuffy, stale or smelly air, back gasoline, coal and wood. If breathing becomes difficult or if drafts and soot from a fireplace or Improperly adjusted burners, breathing has stopped, administer furnace chimney. If the pilot light poorly ventilated flues, damaged or artificial respiration. Be sure to keeps going out or there is a smell inadequately maintained alert the 911 dispatch if any of gas, then this may be an fuel- burning appliances could symptoms are present. indication of trouble. Turn off the result in carbon monoxide Brooklyn Center Fire Chief Ron equipment and contact your gas accumulation in the home. Boman recommends that if your company for service. Most CO Alerts are preemergency CO detector is sounding and there Safety tips The Occupational Safety and are no apparent symptoms of CO Check your gas -fired equip - Health Association (OSHA) has poisoning, you should contact a ment. The flame should burn established that continuous qualified technical person such as mostly clear blue rather than exposures to levels of CO of 35 the gas company or other heating mostly yellow. PPM (parts per million) should not and appliance technician to check Have your fuel- burning be exceeded over an eight -hour your home for possible sources of equipment checked periodically for period of time. Most CO detectors carbon monoxide. safety and efficiency by a qualified on the market are calibrated to Fire personnel are not trained to service technician. sound an alarm if CO adequately detect the actual source Wood or coal- burning stoves concentrations exceed 15 PPM of carbon monoxide, and often should be professionally installed over eight hours. At this level, most they do not have the proper and properly vented. people will not experience adverse detection equipment available. Never operate a gasoline - effects of CO poisoning. Their primary responsibility is to powered engine in a confined or If the activation of a CO detector help in vacating the occupants and enclosed space such as a garage or is an emergency, someone will to remove the immediate life safety toolshed. probably be experiencing hazard by ventilating the premises, Never use a kerosene stove or symptoms of CO poisoning. Is and to help find a qualified charcoal grill in a confined space anyone in the home experiencing technician to check the source of such as a garage or recreational dizziness, headaches, nausea or the problem. van. vomting? If no one is experiencing CO poisoning symptoms Inspect and clean masonry headaches, nausea, vomiting or The following symptoms are chimneys regularly to ensure the other CO poisoning symptoms, related to carbon monoxide chimney is free and clear of all then the alarm is most likely for a poisoning: debris. pre - hazardous condition. Mild Exposure (100 ppm) Make sure your CO detector is To reduce the immediate danger, Slight headache, nausea, vomiting installed according to the correct response is to shut off and fatigue (very similar to flu -like manufacturer's recommendations. the appliances, open doors and symptoms) windows, and go outside. City Watch Page 6 The City of Brooklyn Center is proud to announce its first annual Landscape and Garden competition. You can nominate yourself or a neighbor. Anyone with a green thumb qualifies. Awards will be presented in August to the top two contestants in two categories —Best Flower Garden and Best Landscaping. The contest will feature two divisions: Residential and Business. The criteria for the awards includes: Flower Garden: Landscaping: Must be visible from the street Must have a positive visual impact on the Must feature primarily flowering plants immediate neighborhood Must create a visually significant, summer -long display of flowers Both: Must be in the Brooklyn Center city limits Should pose no problems for the sidewalk or street Property must be well maintained, all structures (including fences) must be in good r air Garden and/or landscaping must not violate any City codes Design must not adversely affect the environment Must be well maintained, free of weeds and debris Your property can win more than one awaarr - flpli�at ns or nominations must be submitted by July 17,1995. Judging will take plac eee�v k of July 24 - 28, 1995. Winners will be notified the first week of August. Additional appli ion/nomination forms are available at Brooklyn Center City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy and at Community Center. If you have any questions please call engineering at 569 -3495. ............................................................................................................................................................................. ............................... CITY OF BROOKLYN CENTER LANDSCAPE AND GARDEN APPLICATION/NOMINATION BALLOT Category (circle appropriate categories) LANDSCAPING or GARDEN Address of Propert y Resident or Business I Property Owner (if different than above) Nominator Address All nominations must be submitted with two photos. Photos will not be returned. Submit nominations to: City of Brooklyn Center Landscape and Garden Contest 6301 Shingle Creek Pkwy Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 -2199 City Watch Page 7 City hosts blood drive Commissions seek Calend The City of Brooklyn Center members will be hosting a blood drive on June Monday, July 10, from 2 to 5 p.m. The City's charter and human 13 Entertainment in the Park in The bloodmobile will be parked rights and resources commissions Central Park, 7 p.m. (Every outside the lower level of the have openings for commissioners. Tuesday in the summer) community center. The charter commission's purpose 16- 1813th Annual Dudley/ Although all blood types are is to review the existing charter, Budweiser Minnesota Softball needed, there is a shortage of O consider proposed changes, and Classic - Central Park negative, A positive and A make recommendations for these 20 -25 Earle Brown Days negative blood. Donors must be 17 changes to the city council. 22 Earle Brown Days parade/ through 75 years of age and weigh The human rights and resources Discover the Center kickoff a minimum of 110 pounds. It is commission acts in an advisory 23 -24 Arts & Craft Fair, Earle important to eat a good meal capacity to the city council on Brown Heritage Center within a four -hour period before issues related to human relations 24 Community Walk/Fun Run, donating. and civil rights issues and 9 a.m., Heritage Center Each day 250 volunteer blood recommends the adoption of such 25 Fireworks in Central Park, donors are needed to help supply specific policies or actions as 10 P.M. blood components to patients in needed to provide for equal Judy area hospitals. opportunity in the community. 14 Kids Carnival - Central Park, Donating blood is safe, simple If interested in volunteering on 2 -4 p.m. and takes approximately 40 either of these commissions, 24 -28 First Annual Landscape minutes. contact Sharon Knutson at and Garden Contest Call 569 -3400 to schedule an 569 -3300. Final appointment will appointment to donate blood. If be made by the Mayor and City August you have any health requirement Council. 1 National Night Out/Light up questions, please call the Memorial the Boulevard celebration Blood Center Nursing Staff at 5 Community Paint- a -Thon 871 -3300 extension 260 or 252. Brooklyn Center Cr stal Air ort O en House Mayor City Council y p p Myrna Kragness Sunday, June 4 Councilmembers 7 a. m. - 5 p. m. Kathleen Carmody Debra Hilstrom Barbara Kalligher 7 a.m. - 1 p.m. Pancake breakfast Kristen Mann 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Free tours of control tower City Manager 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. VFW Post #494 Concession stand Gerald Splinter Service Directory ALL DAY 24 -hour emergency number Airplane and helicopter rides (tickets sold day of event) Police, Fire, Medical 911 Free static display of aircraft and aeronautic equipment Non - emergency police 569 -3333 City Hall 569 -3300 Everyone Welcome! TDD number 569 -3300 For information call: 531 -1000 Community Center 569 -3400 Crystal Airport 537 -4137 Business Hours Enter at Embers on County Road 81 � ?n - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by aircraft owners and operators at the Crystal Airport City Watch Page 8