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Home My WebLink About2021 EDITION 219 APR_MAY■ City of Brooklyn Center ;VIEWS Celebrating the news, events & cultures that connect us VFW APRIL I MAY 2021, Edition 219 MESSAGE FROM: Acting City Manager Or. Reginald Edwards TM The past few weeks have been exceptionally difficult for the entirety of Brooklyn Center. We CodeRED deeply mourn the tragic loss of young Daunte !M ]��(+ Wright. Our thoughts, hearts and prayers Ca! ow"U J_Vstm remain with the Wright family. This tragedy has shaken Brooklyn Center to its REGISTER NOW core and completely upended every aspect of life as we know it: some residents have been CodeRed Emergency Notification System Set to displaced from their homes; students carry the burden of grief and uncertainty to the Release In 2021 classroom; and one of our city streets carries In 2021, The City of Brooklyn Center is rolling out a new way for the city to visible reminders of that day with visitors provide high-speed emergency mass notification to residents and businesses leaving memorial tributes of flowers, balloons, in Brooklyn Center. After completing a review and evaluation of alerting and other items. systems, the City of Brooklyn Center selected the Code RED service provided [ continued page 2 ] by OnSolve, LLC. Code Red emergencies will include a check box for all or just the ones the n This Issue person is interested in receiving: • Emergency Messages —active police or fire emergencies that need Farmers to Families 2 public notification, missing person, gas leak, active shooter, water main break, curfew. Support for Brooklyn Center 3 Weather alerts —tornados, snow, wind rain etc. Alerts come from the Free Health Resources 4 National Weather Service. Opportunities for Local Artists 4 • General information — Neighborhood Information Sessions or Citywide Neighborhood Innovation Grant 5 Announcements. How You Can Help: CEAP 8 What is Code RED and what is it used for? Resident Resources g Code Red is a web -based critical communication system that allows local public safety personnel to notify residents and businesses by telephone, text Construction 2021 10 message, email, and social media of time -sensitive information, emergencies, Reporting Soil Erosion 11 or urgent notifications. Only local authorized officials have access to send Lawn and Garden Watering Guidelines 13 alerts using the Code RED system. Thank You Volunteers 14 is there a cost to register for Code RED? Summer Adventure 15 No, registering for Code RED phone calls, text messages, and email is free. Simply sign-up on our enrollment website and select your preferred means e a O K E r of communication. 6 * '•"— [ continued page 2 ] �E R AT THE CENTER [ continued Code Red ] ❑n5olve provided the City of Brooklyn Center with an initial database of residential and business telephone numbers. However, all residents living within Brooklyn Center are encouraged to visit the city's Code RED system at https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-U5/ BFFB9402AF93?isMobile-false and enroll their contact information, including cell phone numbers, text and email addresses. No one should automatically assume they are in the emergency contact database. Registering for Code RED alerts online is a simple process that can be done in one of several ways. 1_ Single Sign -On Account — allows user to leverage credentials through Google, Facebook, or Twitter. 2, Managed Account — allows user to create a username and password 3. Non -managed Account —allows userto create an account, but they won't have ability to log back in and update contact information in the future Individuals that register for Code RED alerts will be included in all emergency notifications provided by Brooklyn Center's public safety agencies. Also, users can opt -in to receive general notifications in the form of community alerts. This information provides additional non - emergency notifications for activities in the City of Brooklyn Center. How will I know when Code RED is calling? Caller ID # 866-419-5000 is used for emergencies during a Code RED message. [ continued Dr Reginald Edwards ] Through these challenges, our staff —from the First Responders to city administrators — have all maintained critical city operations — all with increased presence of dignitaries, media, protestors, and volunteers. I want to express my gratitude for their deep dedication to our residents. Our city has provided safe spaces for everyone to come and raise their voices and express their pain. Our neighbors have demonstrated care and compassion through the acceptance and distribution of donated items that have come from all over the Twin Cities. These times reflect that we need each other. Let us continue to reflect upon our individual lives, and the lives of our neighbors. It is important that we cling together, both community and government. We look forward to the continued development of our valuable and strong comm un ity. Caller I D #855-969-4636 is used for non -emergencies. We suggest that you program these numbers into your cell phone as a "new contact" and use "Code RED" as the contact name. If you need to replay a message received, you can dial this number and listen to the message again in its entirety. Why is Code RED important to me? Code RED is an important to tool to help keep you informed and prepared for any emergencies that may occur in our area. Officials will send messages to alert you of emergency details, instructions, or precautions that you need in order to make well-informed decisions and remain safe. This system is precise enough to geo-target residents within an exact area of impact, so that only those people who are affected by an emergency are notified. Farmers to Families Food Box Pickup The City of Brooklyn Center partnered with More Grace Baptist Church to distribute Farmers to Families food boxes on Saturday, March 13 from 10am until 3pm in the Community Center and City Hall parking lots. 1340 boxes of food and 1500 gallons of milk were distributed. Each food box contained cooked chicken, hot-dogs, potatoes, onions, cheese, yogurt, oranges, and a gallon of milk. Thank you to all the city employees that helped coordinate this event, it was a huge success. It was a great day and the city was well served. -.W Need Help or Want to Support Brooklyn Center Residents? Youthprise - Fund to Support Rebuilding and Healing Efforts • Items needed in response to the crisis, such as gas money, clothes, childcare, safe housing, medical supplies and other accommodations • Youth enrichment activities centered around healing and action, and • Addressing systemic racism using youth centered approaches. www-bccs286.org CAPI Drop off at Cross of Glory Lutheran Church 5929 Brooklyn Blvd, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429 9 am- 5 pm • Basic Needs • Personal Items • Volunteers www.capiusa.org Sahan Journal • Mutual Aid • Volunteers ■ Small Business Support • Resources sahanjournal.com/lielping-out/how-to-help brooklyn-center-daunte-wright ACER • Fundraising to Support Small Business • Mutual Aid Support • ACER Mutual Aid Fund: www.paypal.com/ donate/?hosted_button_id=GUX57FPX257XE www.acerinc.org t ' r w a3:. _ i Brooklyn Center Protestor + Resident Safety and Mutual Aid Sign Up for Volunteer Shifts ■ Organizing Donations • Safety Kits and Supply Runs ■ Translators facebook.com/coalitionbcmutualaid/ CEAP 7051 Brooklyn Blvd, Minneapolis, MN 55429 8 am- 4:30 pm • Food Donations • Volunteer ceap.org Brooklyn Center Mutual Aid GoFundMe Make a donation gofundme.com/f/brooklyn-center-mutual-aid-support-our-community/donate CCC-Construction Connection to Community R.Lynn Pingol, MaKee Company riynnp@makeecompany.com Register to Volunteer • Business Outreach • Boarding Up • Clean Up • Construction Rebuild forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=DGdtjX9U lkrnesdYgHVAXHZjPlal aBWpDkJ7EP-nOOhxUMOo2SzBKVOZGOVBRVOdRWUFYUkhBTzhYUy4u African Minnesota Women Awareness Group (AMWAG) 7420 Unity Ave N, Minneapolis, MN 55443 (952) 486-3719 • Volunteers • Receiving and Distributing Food Donations Team.amwagroup@gmail.com �r r Y Health on the Go Provides Free Resources for Residents The City of Brooklyn Center partnered with Brooklyn Bridge Alliance for Youth on Friday, March 19 and Saturday, March 20 to host a Health on the Go free resource giveaway (while supplies lasted). Health on the Go is a program that aims to connect residents to basic resources and services during Covid-19. Between the two days, seventy residents attended and received backpacks, masks, produce, non -perishables, and dental kits. Look for the Health on the Go mini house that will feature at future Health on the Go events in collaboration with City partners. Opportunities for Local Artists ■__ The City has exciting new opportunities for ,rl ` Brooklyn Center artists to make an impact on their community. As part of the City's Arts Master Plan, we are launching a Stormwater Drain Art Project and a Sportsmanship Signage Project. The _ 5tormwater Drain Art Project will serve as part of the City's efforts to reduce litter throughout Brooklyn Center; the art will portray anti -litter and environmental messages. Artists who are approved through our application process will be assigned a stormwater drain to display their painted art on. The City is also looking for gra phic designers to partner with to design some creative signs promoting good sportsmanship to display at our parks and bailfields. Anyone interested in these projects can email artsandevents@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us for more information. Brooklyn Center Community Schools Offers Resources to All Brooklyn Center Residents With the help of its partners, Brooklyn Center Community Schools continues to offer essential resources not only to enrolled families but to community members as well. The Health Resource Center, located at Brooklyn Center Middle and High School STEAM, provides free and low-cost medical, dental, vision, and mental health services to youth and community members ages 0-19, in partnership with Park Nicollet Clinic. BCCS also partners with organizations to provide mental health services. At BCCS' Family Resource Rooms, families and community members can access resources for shelter and food, receive support in applying for a job, get help on immigration needs, find legal services, connect with translators and cultural liaisons, access computers, and more. BCCS also provides childcare services to all children in grades pre-K-5 through the Centaur Plus program, and the district consistently offers community engagement events and community education courses. For more information and to be connected to resources, visit www.bccs286.org or call the BC resource support line at 763- 200-1201. In Brooklyn Center, students come first. We're here to nurture the love of learning in each child. Our greatest success is when students truly discover their unique genius and embrace a life of authenticity and purpose. Stand front and center with us, and enroll your child today: https:/Ienroll.bccs286.org/ NEIGHBORHOOD INNOVATION GRANT Apply For Round 2 Nowl Deadline May 31, 2021 (4:30 p.m.) Do you have a creative idea for a community project? Consider applying for a grant through the City of Brooklyn Center for up to $750. Grants will fund creative projects to assist in creating problem solving solutions for neighborhood improvement and beyond. There are 4 rounds of funding available with various deadlines. Successful applicants for round two will be notified in June. Eligible activity categories include the following: • Emotional health and well-being • Community led education opportunities • Beautification (Including various art) • Crime prevention (Neighborhood Watch Groups) • Clean up of parks and neighborhoods • Election information/Voter registration • Communication (Health and safety resources available to residents) Prospective applicants are required to submit: • Cover Letter (A short summary of project and experience to complete the project) • Completed Application f Located at https://files.logis.org/public/innovation-grant-application Cuestions: Email Xiong Thao at xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Questions must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to the submission date to allow for an adequate response. p Ways to submit application and attachments: Email: Mail/drop-off: lC� xthao@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us or City of Brooklyn Center jericksen@ci.broaklyn-center.mn.us Attn: Joel Ericksen n 5301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430 Community C- . for Art Brooklyn Center community members are invited to enter their own pieces of art to be displayed at the soon -to -be newly renovated BCTC in the spring of 2021. Please contact Project Coordinator Chloe Cotherman by email with questions and/ or to receive a link to register your work. Deadline to submit artwork is May 31, 2021. Register for a chance to display your Artwork at the Brooklyn Center Transit Center Contact: chloe.cotherman@gmail.com face boo kxom/BrookfynCenterMIN y.. t.Y N C'Lt. MM 1p MAP I " N 11 0 �. WIPA� J Save the Date August 9 -13 N "r W � 040* air �f��Ip;� it a; $, pit, r ! Brookdale Library 6125 Shingle Creek Pkwy, Brooklyn Center 1612.543.5600 1 hdib.org Food Distribution Brookdale Library, in partnership with Every Meal, is offering free food to youth ages 18 and under. Caregivers may pick up bags for youth at the service desk. HENNEPIN COUNTY LIBRARY %a H a EVERY MEAL. F;UHTING CHILD "UNDER The mission of Every Meal (formerly The Sheridan Story) is to fightchild hu ngerthrough community a nd school partnerships. Through our network of community partners, we work hard to get food to kids who live in food insecurity, which means they don't always know when they'll get their next meal. Every Meal strives to make a difference in children's lives by specifically focusing on food "gaps"- the times when children aren't at school to access meal programs. We have had tremendous growth in the last ten years, going from serving one school with a weekend food program to serving over 10,000 children across 300 locations through multiple food gap programs. COVID-19 has increased the need for food considerably. As a result, Every Meal has increased food output by 400% delivering 100,000 meals per week to 31 school districts across Minnesota and Western Wisconsin and other community partners COULD YOU BENEFIT FROM: Money to help buy food? Help paying energy hills? Low-cost healthcare? Help paying for prescriptions? 40CAPI CAPI USA is Seeking Food Shelf Volunteers CAN USA, a social services nonprofit in Brooklyn Center, is seeking volunteers for their food shelf on Brooklyn Boulevard. Due to COVID-19, in 2020, the number of those served at the food shelf went from 2,000 to 8,000. As the organization moved to a curbside/delivery model, this increase in service has impacted the need to have more grocery boxes packed and ready to be distributed. Volunteers will help unload shipments, restock shelves, and pack grocery boxes for curbside pickup and delivery to seniors. CAPI is looking for individuals or can accommodate groups of 3-5 people per shift. Volunteer shifts are Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am —12:00 pm and 1:00 pm — 4:00 pm, with an ideal commitment of 1.5 hours per shift. This is an ongoing need and CAPI would welcome any individual or group that would like to volunteer on a regular basis. If interested, contact Rachel Prochaska: Rachel. Prochaska@capiusa.org or call 612-767-3636. For more information on the other services and programs that CAPI provides, visit www.capiusa.org. CEAP: A Community -Led Effort to Nourish All Neighbors in Mind, Body, and Spirit CEAP has provided food assistance for the past 49 years and throughout the pandemic. How LEAP helps: 1. CEAP's Food Market is where the organization began, and our grocery assistance service has remained strong throughout the past 49 years and the pandemic. Making an appointment for grocery assistance is easy! Call 763-566-9600 and ask to make an appointment for food assistance. For more information and details, you can visit www.ceap.org/what-we-do/ or contact 763-566-9600 or info@ceap.com. 2. CEAP's Meals on Wheels program, Meals on Wheels North Suburban Hennepin, serves homebound seniors in Brooklyn Center. If you live in our service area and would like to enroll, or have any questions about the program, please call our Meals on Wheels Coordinator at 753-450-3678 to get started. You can also visit www.ceap.org/what-we-do/senior-services for more information about Meals on Wheels and CEAP's full list of senior services. How you can help: 1. CEAP relies on the time and talent of our incredible community of volunteers to support our daily programs and services. The wellness and safety of all of our community members is CEAP's top priority and we have increased our sanitation measures and require masks, regular handwashing, and social distancing. Visit www.ceap.org/get-involved for more information and to fill out our volunteer interest form, and contact volunteer@ ceap.com or 753-450-3679 with any questions! 2. The pandemic has taken a toll on us all, including children. CEAP invites the kids of our community to Play Strong, Grow Strong, and Learn Strong with CEAP Essentials: Kids' Edition this summer. Your donation of just $15 provides snacks, games, and treats for a child when their family comes to pick up their CEAP Essentials groceries. Support your youth neighbors today at www.ceap.org/donatel 3. Wondering how your donation can go further? Join Partners in Possibilities, our monthly giving program! Your consistent support allows us to focus on our mission and our neighbors. Visit www.ceap.org/get-involved/donate-overview/join- partners-in-possibilities.html for more information and to join! man, RIM80 1; rIn � ..� 111fi 5 Brooklyns Community Assembly: Vaccine 101 Virtual Event The City of Brooklyn Center and the City of Brooklyn Park have collaborated over the years to serve both communities' needs and access to services. Efforts to respond to Covid-19 evolved into online virtual meetings for many, including the efforts led in partnership between the two cities. The Community Assembly, held virtually on March 25, 2021, offered community members from the Brooklyns the opportunity to attend a vaccine presentation from the Minnesota [department of Health among other community organization presentations that shared current Covid-19 response initiatives and perspectives. Attendees had the opportunity to ask questions to presenters to help clarify and transfer knowledge and understanding to the greater community. To stay up-to-date with events like this and other opportunities to be engaged with community, please visit m.facebook.com/ Brook lynCe nterM N ■ O,p a BROOKL kmorks BrookLynk Get Ready! Work Readiness Training Looking to land a job, but don't know how? Already have a job and want to learn more skills? We can help! BrookLynk provides training that prepares young people ages 14-21 with the skills they need to successfully land a job and to navigate the work environment. Get Ready! is a requirement for all youth between ages 15-21, who live or go to school in Brooklyn Park/Center and intends to apply for the paid internship program. There are only five steps to completing the Get Ready! Training. Visit our website brooklynk-bpbc.teachable.com Create an account or log in if you already have an account with us. Enroll in Get Ready! 2021 Complete the registration making sure you hit "Done" to submit and begin your training. Complete the exist survey when you are finished with the course -then receive a downloadable certificate of completion. If you have question or difficulty completing these steps please contact Paul Vang paul.vang@brooklyk.works or Nyoka Sewell nyoka.sewel I @brooklynk.works. Tra READ MORE WAIT LESS N n Q in 0°O Brookdale Library is open to the public for short in -person visits. Library staff will be on -site to provide additional assistance to help make your visit successful, All visitors to Hennepin County buildings are required to wear face coverings. Please visit tinyurl.com/ HCLcovid for more info and to prepare for your visit. Please note that meeting rooms, study rooms, children's play areas, and lounges will not be available for use at this time. More information about current services will be added to hclib.org/about/closure-faq as it becomes available. Services include: Retrieving holds Limited browsing Checking out items Computer use Browsing languages Quick reference support Returning library materials eBooks Construction Projects Soon to Take Center Stage In 2021, the City of Brooklyn Center will be making the most of spring and summer months to accomplish several projects. Included in the Public Works Department's "to-do list" this year are three neighborhood street and utility reconstruction projects, two street rehabilitation projects and a county road reconstruction project. The following is an overview of these major capital improvements planned for 2021. Street Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Projects For the past 25 years, the City's Capital Improvement Program (CIP) has included projects to reconstruct aging streets and maintain the public infrastructure — - throughout the community. The CIP is s5THAVENc a planning document that presents a }� fifteen -year overview of potential capital : improvement projects and is available 63RD AVE N for review on the City's Webslte at www. cityofbrooklyncenter.org. The attached map identifies the residential streets that are scheduled for improvements in 2021 as follows: Grandview South Area Reconstruction Project: The proposed roadway and utility improvements include full street reconstruction of all streets consisting of new concrete curb and gutter, bituminous paving, sidewalk replacements, complete replacement of the sanitary sewer, partial replacement of watermain, storm sewer upgrades and street light replacements. New 6-foot-wide sidewalks are proposed along the south side of 59th Avenue from Knox Avenue to Dupont Avenue, the east side of Irving Avenue from 59th Avenue to 200' south of 59th Avenue, and the northern portion of the Grandview Park parking lot. Work is expected to begin in late April and should be completed by fail 2021. Ryan Lake Industrial Park Area Reconstruction Project: The proposed roadway and utility improvements include full street reconstruction of all streets consisting of new concrete curb and gutter, bituminous paving, complete replacement of the sanitary sewer, complete replacement of watermain, storm sewer upgrades and street light replacements. Work is expected to begin in the summer and should be completed by fall 2021. . z U, z 58TH AVE, — 1521 71 z x ', ... d 3 z FUJ D I+ z - 0. `!' x 69TH AVE N 6.i' TH A f It�+ w t . < ql d r J m { 59nD AVE N S N Legend Interstate Phase 3 Reconstruction Project Brooklyn Boulevard Phase 2 Reconetruabon Project Grandview South Reconstruction Protect _y Ryan Lake Industrial Park Reconstrucbm Project • •+ Lyndale Ave Mil I and Overlay Nart31westArea Mill and Overlay Interstate Area Reconstruction Project (2019-2021), The proposed roadway and utility improvements include full street reconstruction of all streets consisting of new concrete curb and gutter, bituminous paving, complete replacement of the sanitary sewer, partial replacement of watermain, storm sewer upgrades and street light replacements. The east portion of this project was completed in fall 2019. The west portion of this project was completed in fall 2020. Work on the central portion of the project is expected to being in April and should be completed by early fall 2021. Northwest Area and Lyndale Avenue Area Street Rehabilitation: The proposed roadway improvements for these 2 areas includes street rehabilitation of all streets in the Northwest Area and Lyndale Avenue Area generally consisting of a two-inch mill and overlay of the bituminous pavement, spot repairs of the curb and gutter, spot repairs of sidewalk and minor utility repairs. Work is expected to begin in the summer and should be completed by fall 2021. Brooklyn Boulevard Corridor Project Phase 1 (2018-2024): Brooklyn Center, in coordination with Hennepin �,_ County, is preparing for reconstruction and streetscape improvements on a one -mile segment of Brooklyn Boulevard between Bass Lake Road (County Road 19) and Interstate 94. The proposed street reconstruction and streetscape improvements will improve roadway safety, enhance traffic operations, reduce access points and provide improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities for this segment of Brooklyn Boulevard. The project will enhance bicycle and pedestrian travel by adding a trail, improving sidewalks, transit stops, adding streetscaping and landscaping and improving the functionality of intersections with modified turn lanes and access control throughout the corridor. The majority of the work on the east side Brooklyn Boulevard from Bass Lake Road to Interstate 94 will be completed in 2421. The remaining work on west side of Brooklyn Boulevard from Bass Lake Road to Interstate 94 is expected to be completed in 2022. A Reporting Soil Erosion at Construction Sites { 2021 Jotm Complete Reconstruction with Hennepin County 2021 Complete Recansoxtion 2021 Pavement Rehab 2022 Complete Reaonstnxtion 2022 Joint Pavement Rehab with Minneapolis 2023 Complete Reconstruction 2023 Pavement Rehab 2024 Complete Recanstiuction .��. 2024 Pavement Rehab >� 2025 Pavenwi Rehab 2025 Joln Complete Reconstruction with Hennepin County 2025 Jaln pavement Rehab with Minneapolis 2025 Join! Complete Recon3truction whh MnDo7 When storm water drains off a construction site, it carries sediment and other pollutantsthat harm our local water resources. The State of Minnesota requires that contractors implement Best Management Practices {BMPs) on construction sites to prevent polluted runoff and eroded soil from entering storm drains. Common BMPs used on construction sites include silt fence, storm drain inlet protection, stabilized construction exits, stockpile placement and protection and temporary mulching and seeding. Signs that BMPs are not working are sediment tracking in the road, muddy water flowing off the )nstruction site or dirt piled up around storm drains Citizen reporting can be a highly effective tool' for finding and stopping pollutant discharge. If you have any construction site or erosion control concerns, please contact the Engineering Division at 753-559-3340or publicworks@ ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us. internet>> essentials FROM COMCRST Partnering with the City of CIE�NTE AT THE (ENTER Brooklyn Center �• 1 * To qualify you must be a Brooklyn Center resident and fill out our city application. Applicants name: Address: (where services will be used) Phone/Email: (Perferred method of contacfl Check all boxes that apply: ❑ Be a Brooklyn Center resident ❑ Qualify for programs like the National School Lunch Program, housing assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, SSI, and others ❑ Live in an area where Comcast Internet service is available ❑ Have not had Comcast Internet in the last 90 days Completed applications should be returned to the Utility Bill drop box outside City Hall (630lShingie Creek Pkwy) or email to intern etessentiCal5@ci,brooklyn-center.mn.us, Any questions call City Hall @ (763)569-3300 If the city deems you qualified to receive a code for the internet program, it does not guarantee you are automatically qualified for the Comcast Essentials Internet Program (www.internetessentiais.corn Due to the Coronavirus emergency, households with outstanding debt that is less than one year old may be eligible for Internet Essentials. We are waiving this qualification if you apply and are approved by 6/30/21. After 6/30/21, standard eligibility rules apply. `* ate. } zy •� Watering Restrictions: Odd -Even Sprinkling Ban May 1 through September 30 Permanent water restrictions are in effect from May 1 to September 30 every year according to regulations adopted by the City Council. This odd -even sprinkling ban does not apply to private wells —only to properties on City water supply. This ban is defined in Section 4-202 of the City Ordinances. If, after proper warning, any utility user who uses City water and is in violation of the odd -even sprinkling/watering ordinance, a $25 per day fee will be charged. This ban will be enforced. If your street address If your street address is an EVEN number (for is an ODD number (for example, 5916 or 4500), example, 5917 or 4501), you may water your lawn you may water your and garden on EVEN lawn and garden on ODD numbered days of the numbered days of the month month {For example. July 10) {For example. July 11) Free wood Chips are available for Brooklyn Center residents in the south parking lot at City Hall from May through September, while supplies last. Please do not dump debris or any other lawn or yard waste at this location. FA Lawn and Garden Water Conservation Tips From the American Water Works Association • Morning is the best time to water most lawn areas. After about 10 a.m. heat steals moisture from your lawn by evaporation. Water EARLY and you can water LESS because more of the water is absorbed into your lawn. • Do not water out of habit. Water only when your lawn needs it. To test if your lawn needs a soaking, step on the grass. If it springs back up, you do not need to water. If it stays flat, it is time to water. • Let water sink in slowly. Lots of water applied quickly mostly runs off. Let water sink in deep, to encourage deep roots. Lawns with deeper roots will not need watering as often. Other Tips: • Use a broom, not a hose, to clean driveways and sidewalks. ■ Put a layer of mulch around trees and plants to slow evaporation of moisture and discourage weed growth. ■ Check for leaks in pipes, hoses, faucets and couplings and adjust misaligned sprinkler heads that spray mostly on hard surfaces. ■ ❑o not run the hose while washing your car. Use the hose just to rinse off your car. City of Brooklyn Center Utilities (763) 585-7100 . A MA i1 Thank You Volunteers! The City of Brooklyn Center extends our heartfelt appreciation to all participants of the Adopt-a-Park/Trail/Street or Flower Garden (both current and past) for their effort and dedication toward making Brooklyn Center a nicer place to live, work, and play. The City provides approximately 600-acres of green space, as well as about 20-miles of trails for residents and visitors to enjoy. The program consists of voluntary agreements between the City and organizations, businesses, groups or individuals to assist in the preservation and maintenance of clean, safe parks and trails. For information about the Adapt -a -Program please contact: Cynthia Majors (Public Works) at 763-585-7100 to adopt a park, trail, street, rain garden, or flower garden around Brooklyn Center. • Recreation Department at 763-569-3400 to adopt a flower garden in Centennial Park. :- Bins and Barrels Sale Help yourself, help Brooklyn Center residents get a $20 your wallet and discount and you may also choose to help your earth. pick up your order at the Brooklyn Park Purchase a rain Operations & Maintenance Facility on barrel and/or a Saturday, May 1. Use the discount code compost bin at a HRG20OFF when ordering. reduced price through Food scraps such as fruit and vegetable the Recycling Association peels, stale bread, wilted lettuce, coffee of Minnesota (RAM). Starting in grounds, egg shells, and tea bags as March you can pre -order a bin or barrel well as weeds, faded flowers, and vines on the RAM website recycleminnesota' are among the things you can put into org/work/compost-bins-rain-barrels your compost instead of your garbage. Compost can be used as mulch and plant food in your yard. Keeping organic waste out of your garbage reduces your trash volume so you could switch to a smaller garbage cart and save money. Capture rain in a rain barrel and use it as a free source of water for your garden. In addition to saving you money, rain barrels can keep moisture away from your foundation and prevent debris from washing into our storm sewers. Yard Waste Site Open You can get rid of those leaves, brush and other yard waste for free at the Maple Grove Yard Waste Site starting April 1. The site is located at 10300 Maple Grave Parkway. Hours are Monday -Saturday, 8 am to 7 prn and Sunday noon to 7 pm. For more visit www.mgyardwaste_com or call HRG at 763- -- 493-8006. 4 + 4 JIF Police Department Events _ We are in the process of planning the 2021 event dates. It is our hope that we are able to host the events listed below in person this year. If we are unable to host some of the events, we are exploring options to host some of them virtually. June 22 Neighborhood Meeting Evergreen park Summer Adventure 6:00-7:30 pm Robbinsdale Area Schools offers students entering grades K-5 a daily child July 15 care program. Staffed by trained professionals who have a combination of Neighborhood Meeting education and experience, Summer Adventure Club is located at four district Willow Lane schools. Those from outside the school district or private schools are welcome 6:00-7:30 pm to enroll. Operating for 10 weeks, June 14 to August 20 (closed July 5), hours are 6:30 am-6 pm. A light breakfast and lunch as well as afternoon snack are included in the daily rate. The theme is Road Trip Around The USA. Program offers extracurricular activities designed to promote social -emotional development, involve physical activity and achieve educational goals. Daily activities include gym games, science experiments, cooking projects, social recreation and art. Visit rdale.eleyo.com to register. The Summer Basement The Basement gives students entering grades 6-9 opportunities to explore, build friendships and be themselves. Located at Plymouth Middle School, the program offers extracurricular activities designed to promote social emotional development, involve physical activity and achieve educational goals. Basement staff encourage students to be independent, and at times different ages may have different boundaries in terms of supervision. The summer 10- week program runs June 14 to August 20 (closed July 5), hours are 730 am- 5:30 pm. A light breakfast and lunch as well as afternoon snack are included in the daily rate. The theme is Road Trip Around The USA. Every week consists of five theme days: Virtual Field Trips, Service Day, Walk -Around Day, Artistic Day and Fun Day. Visit rdale.eleyo.com to register. August National Night Out Kickoff Centennial Park 6:00-8:00 Aumict 1 National Night Out '.!.gust 10-1- Safety Academy Community Center 8:00-4:30 pm September 15 Neighborhood Meeting Northport Park 6,00-7:30 pm R p a K& Y B 4F CENTER AT THE CENTER 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN 55430-2199 cityofbrooklynce nter.org e-mail: info@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us City Hall (763) 569-3300 Job Information Line (763) 569-3307 City CONTACTS Council Members Mayor Mike Elliott Voicemail: (763) 569-3449 mayorelliotk@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Marquita Butler Voicemail: (763) 569-3446 council memberbutier@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember April Graves Voicemail: (763) 569-3448 council membergraves@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Kris Lawrence -Anderson Voicemail: (763) 569-3444 council memberlawrence-anderson@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Councilmember Dan Ryan Voicemail: (763) 569-3445 count[Imemberryan@ci.brooklyn-center.mn.us Acting City Manager Dr. Reginald Edwards (763) 569-3300 PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID TWIN CITIES MN PERMIT NO. 2170 City PHONE NUMBERS Administration ................... ................ ........... 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