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CiTy BROok N CENTER /REPORT* MANAGER'S
NOVEMBER, 1976 NO. 13
Course Could Help To Save A Life
The "ABC's of Life Saving ", a short, life of a spouse, child or friend, is being and Fire Departments.
easy, free course that could help save the offered by the Brooklyn Center Police The goal of the program is to have at
least one person in every Brooklyn Cen-
ter home trained in lifesaving techniques.
An instructor will conduct the class
for a minimum of eight to 10 persons,
and anyone interested should contact
Brad Hoffman, administrative assistant
t in the Brooklyn Center Office of Emer
gency Preparedness, 561 -5440.
According to the experts, the first two
or three minutes of a coronary crisis
are crucial in many instances. The key is
for people on the spot to administer
T' simple, emergency coronary care to keep
the victim's blood running until profes-
sional medical help arrives. Irreparable
brain damage from lack of oxygen begins
within four to eight minutes after a
:. heart failure.
Persons who take the three -hour
course receive a certification card and
assurance against legal liability for ren-
Rent Assistance Available der This I course has proved extremely ef-
fective in Seattle, where nearly 100,000
The rent subsidy is paid directly to residents have received the training dur-
The City of Brooklyn Center is among the owner of the rental property by the ing the past five years, and officials
several communities participating in a Housing and Redevelopment Authority credit the program with saving more
rent assistance program administered (HRA), with the renter paying 25 per than 500 heart - attack victims.
by the Housing and Redevelopment cent of his gross income for the housing.
Authority of the Metropolitan Council. People do not necessarily have to Fire Chief
move to get rent assistance. If a family
Under Section 8 of the Federal Assist- is currently renting a unit in one of the
ance Program, rent subsidy payments are
provided for low and moderate income Participating communities, and is paying Appointed
more than 25 per cent of its income for
people in existing, privately -owned rental rent, they may be able to remain in the
housing units. same unit, paying a lower rent while the Ronald Boman, 6419 Dupont Ave -
The program is open to low and mod- HRA pays the difference. nue North, was appointed Chief of the
erate income individuals and families The program designates maximum Brooklyn Center Fire Department on
without regard to race, color, religion, rents to be paid, and these include all September 3, 1976. The City Manager's
national origin, sex, or present residential utilities except telephone. appointment of Boman was subsequently
location. Income limits for the program After an eligible person tentatively confirmed by the City Council on Sep -
are as follows: selects a rental unit and discusses the tember 13, 1976.
terms of the lease, the HRA inspects the Boman has been a member of the de-
FAMILY SIZE MAXIMUM INCOME unit. If the unit is satisfactory and with- partment since 1968. He has held in-
in the maximum rent limits, the HRA creasingly responsible positions in the
1* $ 9,600 approves the lease, signing a contract department, servicing as a District Chief
2 $11,000 with the owner. and Training Officer at the time of his
3 $12,400 Applications for rent subsidy are being appointment.
4 $13,800 taken every Monday, from 9 a.m. to The new appointment capped a 12-
5 $14,700 4 p.m., at the Brooklyn Center City Hall, month dispute which began with the
6 $15,500 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway. City Manager's 1976 budget recommend -
7 $16,400 If additional information is needed, ation for a full -time fire chief to lead the
8 or more $17,300 please contact Ron Warren or Leon volunteer department.
Beasley at 561 -5440, or call the HRA at
( *elderly, handicapped or disabled, only) 227 -9421. Continued on Page 2
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Fire... 1977 Budget Adopted
Continued from Page 1 Following three weeks of delibera- No major new programs or services
That recommendation was subse- tions, the Brooklyn Center City Council are reflected in the adopted 1977
unanimously approved the 1977 City budget. The City Council added $25,000
eliminate misrepresented as a proposal to Budget amounting to $3,755,512. The to the budget proposal, primarily for
eliminate the volunteer fire department.
This was followed by a petition drive to 1976 budget appropriations amounted to Dutch Elm disease control, and tennis
protect the volunteer fire department $3,617,994. courts at Evergreen Park.
concept through ordinance and charter The budget increase is offset by an Employee wages and insurance bene-
changes designed to separate the depart- increased tax base, and by increased fits constitute approximately 63 percent
ment from the Council- Manager form of state aids. Consequently, the City tax of the budget, which is typical of most
government. base on a $30,000 home will amount to suburban budgets. Wage negotiations,
The effort of an ad hoc citizens $96.39 in 1977, as compared to $97.94 for 1977, with City employee unions are
in 1976. presently underway.
committee, along with various legal steps The 1977 mill rate of 15.323 con- There are three major taxing units, in-
led to a solution wherein a volunteer fire tinues a trend of property tax stability cluding the City, School District, and
chief is assured and rational procedures (adjusted for inflation) since 1962. Hennepin County. The City tax levy
are mandated for selection of depart- The 15 -year average City mill rate accounts for 17 per cent of the total levy;
ment members and officers. In addition, amounts to 16.266 mills. Mill rate is the the school district accounts for 49 per
the department is to remain within the total City property tax levy divided by cent, and Hennepin County about 26
Council- Manager government structure, the taxable value of all properties in per cent. Special taxing districts make up
Brooklyn Center. the rest of the total tax levy.
Join Program Public Health Nursing
To Prevent Available To Residents
Crime
In the case of a heart condition, the
The City, through its police depart- The Suburban Public Health Nursing nurse can interpret the importance of
ment, participates with other com- Service is available to community resi- diet, medications, and any necessary
munities in the Minnesota Crime Watch dents in need. modifications of activities. If the patient
Program. has diabetes, the nurse can teach how to
one o
The program has proven to be The service is supported by City tax
g p dollars, United Way and fees forservices. give insulin, test the urine, understand
the most successful crime prevention Fees for services may include a small the diet and the need for good hygiene.
efforts thus far devised, and it also charge for clinic services and flexible The nurse works with the patient and
aids in the recovery of stolen goods. charges for nursing care in the home. the family to aid in the adjustment of
An important part of this program the illness, following closely the direc-
is Operation Identification, which in- Charges are based on the patient's or tions prescribed by the doctor.
volves the marking and recording of all family's ability to pay, and third party
valuables in and around the home, in- payment through Medicare, Welfare, Expectant mothers can obtain
cluding such items as televisions, radios, Veteran's Administration, Cancer answers from the nurse regarding health
outboard motors, tape decks, and others. Society and private insurance. There is and planning for the baby's arrival.
Each participating residence receives no charge for visits made for the purpose After the birth, aid can be provided
a special number which will identify of health supervision and health teaching. regarding general needs of the child.
the owner of the item. This number is If help is needed due to extended If the patient is not able to afford
transferable in case of a sale. illness or disability in the home, the Well -Child health services and immuniza-
The number is inscribed onto valu- public health nurse can assist with tions through private medical sources,
ables by the use of an engraving tool baths, injections or other treatments, the nurse can inform of available clinics.
available through the police department, and with rehabilitation and general nurs- Enrollment in such clinics is dependent
and then recorded on confidential lists ing care of the patient. upon the family's financial resources or
filed with the police. The nurse will also help the patient through direct referral from the doctor.
For additional information on the and the family to understand the ill- For additional information on this
program contact the Police Department, ness, and will help to carry out the service, please call the Suburban Public
561 -5440, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., plan for care established by the physi- Health Nursing Service at 933 -2445.
Monday through Friday. cian.
Proper Street Address Important For Safety
requirements for the proper addressing are attached. Preferably the numerals
For self protection, clear and visible of buildings, both residential and busi- should be of reflectorized material.
address numbers are extremely important ness, for the benefit of residents and
in case of an emergency requiring the property. The numbers should be attached
aid of the police or fire departments. Address humbers of one and two where they will be directly and conve-
It is essential that the proper build- family dwellings should be at least niently visible for emergencies, without
ing is quickly located when responding three - inches high, be of durable material being obstructed by trees, bushes or
to an emergency. City law establishes and of contrasting color to the area they decorations.
Residents Can Cut Tree Disease Loss
Fungus carrying beetle Continuing resident help can be a
feeds on healthy tree / major element in preventing the spread
of Dutch Elm tree disease in the com-
munity, according to the Brooklyn Cen-
ter Park Department.
The department is responsible for the
control program of the tree disease in the
City.
Although continuous studies have
been conducted to find an alternative,
the only means of slowing the spread of
w the tree disease is early detection and re-
moval.
Community residents have been most
HEALTHY WEAKENED helpful in this program during the past
TREE Young eetles lay TREE
beetle e in woodpiles few months, and have initiated approxi-
mately 85 per cent of all inspection re-
feed on healthy -4�,
quests.
trees and carry disease fungus
Since 1973, approximately 300 trees
E — have been lost to the disease in Brooklyn
Fungus is carried to healthy tree Center, and the number is expected to
by way of root system ' increase by 500 trees during 1977. Some
of these losses can be prevented through
continued alertness by the residents.
As most community residents know,
Dutch Elm disease results in rapid yellow-
ing and wilting of the leaves, usually in
New Recycling Center Open the uppermost branches.
Anyone observing possible diseased
This new, expanded operation replaces trees should contact City Hall at 561-
5440 to report cases of suspected dis-
a
A new recycling center operation, the old recycling operation, located at ease. An inspector will take a sample,
known as Brooklyn Recycling, 3417- the City Maintenance Annex, which free of charge, which will a evaluated.
85th Avenue North, will collect recycle- closed November 1.
able materials from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 The local Girl Scout troops will con- If a tree has the disease, it must be
p.m. Monday through Friday, and from tinue to be involved in collecting papers removed by the property owner within
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. at the new site on Saturdays. 10 days after notice is issued.
If a diseased tree is located on the
public boulevard, the City will haul away
Regional Library P For City the pieces once they are cut into approx-
imately six -foot sections by the ad-
The City of Brooklyn Center has been Shopping Center, and another is planned joining property owner. The owner must
selected as one of three sites for the lo- near the Ridgedale Center. make his own arrangements for dispos-
cation of a Regional Branch of the Hen- These regional libraries will be ex- ing of diseased trees from private prop -
ne in Count Library System. erty.
p y y y panded into "mini -court houses" and
The selected site is located within the service centers, in an effort to provide The City Council has directed prepara-
Brooklyn Center Industrial Park on many of the County services in a more tion of alternatives for possible Dutch
Shingle Creek Parkway, with construc- convenient method. Elm disease subsidy programs to finan-
tion expected to be completed by 1978. The existing smaller library located on cially assist low income citizens. Deliber-
A Regional Branch is already in op- Brooklyn Boulevard will be sold and con- ations will be completed by the spring
eration in Edina, near the Southdale verted for use by private business. of 1977.
Grant Available For Home Improvements
Brooklyn Center has been awarded Homeowners with an adjusted family figure, and you wish to be considered for
$16,038 by the Minnesota Housing income under $5,000 per year are quali- a homeowner's improvement grant, call
Finance Agency for housing rehabilita- fied to receive these home improvement the City Manager's office at 561 -5440,
tion grants. grants, with individual grants not ex- or write a letter to the office at 6301
The money will be given to eligible ceeding $5,000. Shingle Creek Parkway.
Brookly Center homeowners wishing to Other eligibility standards are cur- If homeowner interest exceeds the
improve their homes. Energy saving and rently being evaluated by Brooklyn Cen- initial Housing Finance Agency alloca-
code deficiency improvement have the ter City officials. tion, arrangements will be made to ex-
highest priority for grants. If your income is under the $5,000 pand the available grant money.
Free Of Charge...
Swine Flu Vaccine To Be Given
At Three City Locations
It is recommended that everyone 18- heart or lung disease, diabetes or kidney
Mass immunization clinics administer- years -old and older should receive the disease — will be inoculated with a biva-
ing the swine -flu vaccine are planned in shot, along with youngsters ages 3 lent vaccine.
every county in the state through Decem- through 17 who have chronic illnesses. This means that a single shot will
ber. While most of the shots will be Anyone with an allergy to eggs should give protection against swine flu and
given in the mass clinics, some of the not be vaccinated unless under specific Victoria flu. (Victoria isthe flu virus that
vaccine will be available through private order from a physician. Anyone running was prevalent last winter). The rest of
physicians. a high fever should wait until the fever the general public will only be inoculated
In Brooklyn Center, the vaccine will subsides before getting the shot. Waiting with swine flu vaccine.
be administered at three different loca- an appropriate time lapse is also recom- The clinics will be using a jet injector
tions, as follows: mended for those who received shots for gun to administer the vaccine, which
Brooklyn Center Community Center, measles, diphtheria, whooping cough or uses pressure to squirt a spray of the
Monday November 22, and Tuesday, tetanus. vaccine through the skin and intothearm.
November 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is estimated that 20 to 40 per cent This method generally causes only a
Park Center Senior High, Wednesday, of those receiving the shot will have a momentary sting.
November 24, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. sore arm for a few hours up to a few Medical experts say that without
Brookdale Shopping Center, Wednes- days, as is considered common with any mass inoculation, there is a reasonable
day, November 24, Friday, November 26, shot. chance that a swine flu epidemic could
and Saturday, November 27, from 10 A very small percentage may develop occur in the United States this winter.
a.m. to 8 p.m. a mild fever, headache, chills or muscle The swine flu immunization program
The vaccine is administered free at the aches for a short period of time, and is endorsed by the Minnesota Depart -
clinics although donations will be ac- should be alleviated by aspirin. ment of Health, the Hennepin County
cepted. Private doctors, however, will Senior citizens and persons with cer- Medical Society, and the Minneapolis
charge for administering the shot. tain chronic health problems — such as Health Department.
CEAP Headquarters Set For Old City Hall
nial grant, and an additional $1,000from residents of both communities basic
In recent weeks, the Brooklyn Center the Brooklyn Center Jaycees. emergency social services such as food,
City has taken steps to convert the old The money will be used to improvethe clothing, shelter, household staples, as
City Hall, located on Brooklyn Boule- old building for the use of the CEAP well as assistance to the needy in their
vard, for use by the Community Emer- personnel. In addition, the Jaycees have dealings with other agencies, and assis-
gency Assistance Program, Inc. (CEAP). entered into an agreement with the City tance for the senior citizens.
The cities of Brooklyn Center and of Brooklyn Center to provide skills and
Brooklyn Park have agreed to contribute labor resources of its members for this It is expected that the renovation
up to $17,000 each for this project, along job, project will be completed by January,
with $4,000 received as a state bicenten- In return, CEAP will furnish to the 1977 for occupancy by the CEAP.
CITY OF BROok[YN CENTER
BULK RATE
6301 SHINGLE CREEK PARKWAY U.S. POSTAGE
BROOKLYN CENTER, MINNESOTA 55430 PAID
CITY COUNCIL Minneapolis,
Minnesota
Philip Cohen ..................... Mayor 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 f "
(Monday through Friday — 8 a.m, to 5 p.m.)
Community Center ............... 561 -5448