HomeMy WebLinkAbout1974 Edition 10 December CI F BROok[YN ER O ENT MANAGERI S
/REPORT*
OCTOBER, 1974 NO. 10
Alley Paving
Petition
Approved
roved
The City Council recently approved a
t 'r citizens' petition for paving an alley
between Logan and Morgan Avenues,
from 53rd to 54th streets.
' € The improvements will consist of a
three -foot wide concrete drainage strip
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Tree Disposal
Facility
°. A tree disposal and recycling facility
has been established by the Environ-
mental Division of the Hennepin County
Is Department of Public Works, in response
Dutch Elm Disease I s Spreading pal r offic alsfrom individuals and munici
The facility, located on county
Dutch Elm disease has been increasing in their neighborhood. owned property, is on County Road 109,
in the City, and the only hope to inhibit Under City law, if an Elm tree is one mile west of County Road 18. The
the spreading is early detection and infected the City will notify the site will be manned and open from 8:30
removal. property owner who must then remove a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Tuesday through
Thirty -three cases of Dutch Elm the tree within 10 days of the notice. If Saturday, until October 11.
disease were reported in the City through the tree is not removed, the City will Charges for the disposal of tree
September, as compared with six last remove it and assess the costs to the waste will be a $2 charge (with a $6
year. To date, the City has checked property owner. minimum) per ton for logs and brush;
approximately 120 trees for the disease If the tree is located on the public and a $1 charge (with a $3 minimum)
and has caused the removal of 150 boulevard, the City will haul away the per ton for logs only.
dead or dying Elm trees. pieces once they are cut into six -foot No stumps or foreign debris or waste
sections by the adjoining propertyowner. will be accepted. The purpose of this
Residents are encouraged to call or The owner must make his own arrange- program is to assist in the tree clean -up
write the Brooklyn Center City Hall, ments for disposing of trees from pri- efforts in the area, and not to open a
561 -5440, to report infected Elm trees vate property. dump.
Council Approves 1975 City Budget
The Brooklyn Center City Council Such surplus funds will not be ture which could aleviate some of the
has approved a $3.1 million budget for available in upcoming years, and severely problems in establishing future budgets
1975, which also constitutes the fourth limit the City's ability to provide basic without the need to cut back or elimi-
annual budget affected by the tax levy services to its residents. In some cases, nate basic City services.
limitation enacted by the 1971 State it may mean a cut -back in existing
Legislature. services.
The City is only allowed to tax up The proposed tax levy on a $25,000 *Citizen inquiries and requests may
to six per cent more than the current homesteaded property will be approxi- be directed at the City Administra-
per capita property tax levy. The mately $91.25, which represents an tion. If there is any question regard -
Legislature established 1971 as base $8.82 increase from the property tax ing a service that we are authorized
year, and that year the City sharply de- in 1974. to perform, please call us at
creased its mill rate using windfall sur- Some relief amendments are expected 561 -5440.
plus funds from some City projects. to be passed by the 1975 State Legisla-
New Ordinance Passed To Control Dogs
A new ordinance has been passed in Dog licenses can be obtained at the through Friday, and will cost $5 for
Brooklyn Center regarding dog licensing City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway, a male or female dog. Licenses for
l and regulation of the pets. between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday neutered male and spayed female dogs
y w,� will be $3. Proof of rabies vaccination
must be presented when applying for the
i Yt: IICenSe.
A delinquent dog license fee of $15
will be charged if an unlicensed dog is
picked up by the animal patrol operating
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Y�,s X ",' { �° if the owner is late in purchasing the
ry Y ,' fz license, but only if the dog is picked up
L �a t it _ without a license.
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£Y � Dog licenses expire each year on May
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r 4 5, 31. Licenses may prove of benefit to the
owner, especially if due to some ac-
ve cident the dog is lost and picked up by
d the dog patrol. The license tag will
go t
�x allow the patrol to contact the owner,
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G�� instead of disposing of the animal.
,%,13 R1s : :,,!� >} r � No family may own or keep more
} m f 1 than two dogs exceeding six months of
age.
E �gA, ”; ?� z ' � Dogs are not allowed on the private
property of another person without
an
consent, and the animal must be re
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F< "r strained to his remises b leashin
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fencing or immediate supervision and
verbal command of the owner.
Dogs running at large may be im-
pounded, and will not be released until
all proper fees are paid.
Sidewalks Appear To Decrease Any dog which is capable b t
mi tting rabies and which has bitten en a a
Pedestrian Accidents In City human will be impounded for at least
10 days, under the care of a licensed
veterinarian. If the animal is found not
An analysis of pedestrian accidents in The statistics also reveal that no to be rabid, it will be returned to the
Brooklyn Center from 1966 to the pedestrian accidents involving persons owner after full costs have been paid for
present suggests that the 36 miles of walking along the streets have occurred the impoundment.
sidewalk which have been constructed during the first six months of 1974.
since 1971 have helped to decrease ac-
cidents involving pedestrians walking The accident study also indicates that Co
along the street. there is a definite need for pedestrians
The study indicates that such pedes- to be more careful while crossing streets. ApprOVeS
trian accidents have decreased approxi- The statistics show that 61 per cent of Approve
mately 60 per cent since sidewalks have all pedestrian accidents have occurred
been installed. when a pedestrian is crossing a street. Continued from Page 1
with blacktop on both sides, with the
New Water Meter Policy Adopted c os
The is represen of several
A new law enacted by the Minnesota back the meter from the property owner located in thesoutheastern section of the
State Legislature has produced a change at the price indicated on the receipt City which are rut prone, with bad
in the City's procedure regarding water which has been mailed. drainage and excessive dust creating a
meters. If the property is sold or water neighborhood nuisance along with main -
As a condition of utility service, new service is terminated, please notify the tenance problems.
City policy requires that each water City's Public Utilities Department. The Bids for this improvement will be
customer purchase the water meter used meter is not transferable to the new taken next spring, and it is anticipated
to measure water at the resident's property owner. that other residents in this section of the
premises. The old deposit has now been The Council has also adopted a policy community may wish to inquire in re-
converted to a meter sale price, with the regarding sewer and water bills delin- gard to this type of improvement.
transaction being self - canceling. quent as of July of each year. A collective bid for several improve -
The new policy provides that the City Delinquent bills will be certified to ments could produce a better overall
will continue to repair and maintain the taxes with an 8 per cent interest charge cost for the residents. Inquiries should
meter. If the property is sold or water on the bill, along with a $10 delinquency be directed at the Brooklyn Center City
service is terminated, the City will buy charge on top of the original billing. Engineer.
Traffic Laws
Apply To Bikes
Bike riders are reminded that all
traffic laws, signs and signals apply
to bikes as well as automobiles. Certain
- rules are suggested for the safety of the
rider.
By using the proper hand signals for
turns and stops, the rider warns the
s a,_ ; � •• .p"i following cars of his intention.
Please keep to the right and close
i!' to the curb or side of the road.
Never ride against the traffic. In case
of a collision, there is less impact if hit
` X •r
. }v'fh - from behind rather than a head -on.
• ,�. �w, � ,� _ - Ride in a single file at all times,
since this will allow a faster moving
automobile to safely pass.
Basically, most traffic laws apply to
I s si bike handling. Riding is not permitted
Bou Parkin (] s I s Prohibited the left side of the street, the
or at night without proper
.•JJ lights.
A Brooklyn Center law prohibits damage on cars parked on boulevards. Bicycles may not carry more persons
parking cars along the streets on the Repeated driving over the pavement than designed. One seat is designed to
public area often referred to as the edge cracks the blacktop in the gutter carry one person.
boulevard. area, and ruts often form on the boule-
Reasons for the law include safety, vard adjacent to the pavement edge. The rules do not allow for carrying
prevention of damage to cars, prevention Water in the ruts weakens the pavement of any article which prevents the rider
of pavement breakup, and promotion of base causing breakup and expensive from keeping at least one hand at all
attractive appearance within the City, repairs. times on the handlebars.
Cars which are parked on the boule- Unsightly ruts and dirt patches are Parents are urged to instruct their
vard obstruct the vision of drivers leaving also formed in front of otherwise well children on the proper and safe opera -
an adjacent driveway, and block an on- kept homes. tion of the bicycle.
coming driver's view of small children The law will be enforced by the
entering the traffic lanes. police department, following a reason- Drivers are also urged to keep a
Also in the winter, snow rolling off able period for parkers to make other watch for bicycle riders, and to exercise
the plows has been known to inflict arrangements. caution since all children may not have
full knowledge of the proper handling
of a bike.
` Any questions on the proper han
s dling of a bicycle, and additional in-
" "`' formation on the rules can be directed
at the Police Department, 561 -5440.
Permanent
Bike Licenses
�` Owners of bikes are reminded that
licensing is often the only means of
recovering a stolen bike and returning
it to its rightful owner.
Permanent bicycle licenses are avail -
able at a cost of $2, and can be purchased
- " at the City Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek
Parkway, Monday through Friday, from
8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Required information includes brand,
trim and serial number. Bikes without
licenses will be held by the police for a
public auction.
Early Voter
For Your Information...
Registration
I ARBORETUM PLAN the preservation of part of the Earle Is Urged
IS ACCEPTED Brown Farm, declared a state historic A law passed by the 1973 State
site by the Minnesota Legislature. Legislature allows citizens to register for
The Brooklyn Center City Council Meetings are held the second Thurs- voting up to and including election day.
has accepted conceptual plans fora pro- day evening of the month at the Brook- The law allows persons to register at
posed arboretum to be located between lyn Center Library. More information the polls provided they meet the re-
61st Avenue North, a about membership rd Avenue North, to the Society can be
Lee Avenue North and Noble Avenue p y quirements of being a resident of the
North.
obtained by calling 566 -8650. community for 30 days and a citizen of
An arboretum is a place where a the United States.
variety of trees and shrubs are grown for Persons who have previously regis-
exhibition and study, and can also be LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES tered and voted need not register again
used for recreation.
FOR SENIOR CITIZENS unless they change residences.
The proposed arboretum will be lo- Leisure Time is a program that has Another change also allows residents
cated on property which has been ac- been designed for the senior citizens of to register by postcard.
It e suggested that in order to avoid
quired through tax delinquency, and will Brooklyn Center, which meets every ed with the use of volunteer unnecessary delays during the election,
be developed Wednesday at the Brooklyn Center Com- residents should register prior to election
help. munity Center. day.
There are no club dues or require- For additional information please call
FLOOD INSURANCE CAN ments. For additional information please 561 -5440.
BE OBTAINED IN CITY contact Katy Desteian, Senior Citizen
Coordinator, at 561 -5448.
Brooklyn Center qualifies for partici
pation in a national flood insurance pro- Rummage Sales
gram to aid its residents.
In order to qualify, the City has to COMMUNITY CENTER Are Controlled
meet certain standards, ordinances and UNDERGOES GENERAL
zoning laws. Residents in the possible CLEAN -UP, ADDITION A Brooklyn Center law limits any
flood areas will be receiving informa- The Brooklyn Center Community person to no more than four rummage
tion regarding this program. Center has undergone some renovation sales each year, with each sale lasting no
Interested residents should contact and eneral clean-up or the fall and more than three days.
their own insurance companies for par winter seasons. p Any signs advertising the rummage
ticipation in the program. The shower rooms have been tiled, sale must be placed only on the premises
and an adult lounge area has been of the sale. It is illegal to place signs on
BROOKLYN HISTORICAL added in the swim section. The pool was power poles, or erecting signs along traf-
SOCIETY IN FIFTH YEAR re- painted and the surface has been re- fic thoroughfares.
finished. Following the informational grace
The Brooklyn Historical Society The pool is scheduled to open on period in 1974, violators will be tagged.
which began its fifth year this fall, is Monday, September 30, and residents Questions regarding this law can be
restoring the 100 - year -old school in are invited to call the Center, 561 -5448, directed to the Planning and Inspection
Champlin and has as one of its goals in regard to scheduled events and times. Director at 561 -5440.
CITY OF BROok[YN CENTER
BULK RATE
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY
U.S. POSTAGE
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PAID
CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis,
Philip Cohen ..................... Mayor Minnesota
Permit No. 2170
Maurice Britts ................ Councilman
William Fignar ................ Councilman
Tony Kuefler ................. Councilman
Robert Jensen ................ Councilman
Donald G. Poss City Manager
BROOKLYN CENTER SERVICE DIRECTORY
Emergency Numbers (24 hours a Day)
POLICE - FIRE .................561 -5720
City Hall Offices ................ 561 -5440
(Monday through Friday — 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Community Center ............... 561 -5448