HomeMy WebLinkAbout1994 Edition 92 July-August qr CITY WATCH
Brooklyn Center's
A community newsletter published by the City of Brooklyn Center, No. 92
July /August 1994
Inside the City City celebrates Arbor Month
Month Proclamation, the Arbor
City publishes results Creed and several poems and
of town meeting on selected readings performed by the
youth crim 2 student body. Fair's Garden Center
. and Malmborg's donated two books
1 6
to the school library, "The Gift of
Oddleven sprinkling the Tree" and "The People Who
ban restrictions 2 Hugged the Trees." A musical
tribute, 'There was a Tree," was
performed by a group of students.
What construction �' r
The planting, along with the
projects you Can expect planting of five additional trees
this summer 3
around the park earlier this
spring, is part of the development
of an outdoor classroom that the
City -Owned Heritage City hopes will be the beginning of
Center receiv rave Earle Brown Elementarystudents6elp a multi -year plan to enhance its
clty tree inspector, 0leNelson, planta parks and increase awareness
reviews 4 tree attbe Arbor Baylesttval.
among youth of Arbor Month and
The City of Brooklyn Center the benefits of trees. Another of
Earle Brown Days along with 250 third and fourth the City's goals is to demonstrate
(June 20 -26) - complete graders from Earle Brown the correct method of planting and
Schedule inside 6 Elementary School celebrated nuturing trees in our urban forest.
Arbor Month Tuesday, May 24, in
Grandview Park. Spector named
Teen Beat - Summer Surrounded by colorful Arbor Day
Director of Public
activities for kids 6 balloons, Director of Public
Services Diane Spector welcomed Services
Summer in the City. students and thanked them for Story on page 2
their interest in trees and the
a parks and recreation world they live in. Representative rg�
update 7 Phil Carruthers also shared
remarks with students regarding� �
his environmental concerns as a
What's happening in the legislator.
city this Summer 8 Mrs. Grace Young, school
principal, led the program which
included a brief history of Arbor
Month, the reading of the Arbor
City Watch
Town meeting on Mayoral and council council minutes
youth crime sparks filings due by July 19 Humboldt Avenue project
ideas On Tuesday, July 5, the City of delayed until 1995; approval
At the May 2 town meeting, Brooklyn Center will accept for 32 -foot road with street
Brooklyn Center officials met with affidavits of candidacy for mayor parking sought from MnIDOT.
residents and youth to discuss and two councilmembers. The
mayor and councilmembers serve a As part of the street
ways the city and community could y
help reduce youth crimes. The four -year term beginning Jan. 3, ,improvement project for the
overwhelming response was to
1995. If more than twice the northwest area, council conduct more activities for the city's number of individuals to be elected directed staff to install an all-
youth to keep them off the streets
as mayor or councilmember file, a way stop at the intersection of and out of trouble. Some of the primary election will be held on 70th and Perry Avenues, near
suggestions included:
September 13 to nominate Willow Lane Elementary
'
❑More teen dances candidates for the November 8 School, and to work with
general election. Hennepin County toward
El Transportation to functions Affidavits of candidacy must be partial closure of 71st Avenue
❑More open basketball time filed in the City Clerk's Office, City at Brooklyn Blvd.
El Summer park activities Hall, 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway
[]Youth drop -in center by Tuesday, July 19, at 4:30 p.m. Ordinance allowing liquor
❑Better publicity for teen events The filing fee Is $5. Candidates will establishments to permit
❑Hobbies or clubs for youth be placed on the ballot in filing patrons to consume liquor
❑Babysitting certification order. until 1:30 a.m. instead of 1 a.m.
❑Parent teaching skills seminar Any questions concerning filing was tabled.
coat. au page 6 should be directed to Deputy City
Clerk Sharon Knutson at 569 -3300. The city council is
ating allegations
Water restrictions public services at the May 16 made Investigating
the chief of police in a
in effect until council meeting. lawsuit against the City, and is
Spector served as public works working toward a speedy
Sept. 30 coordinator for the City of resolution to the matter.
If your street address is an odd Brooklyn Center for 5 112 years.
Spector earned a bachelor of Councllmeedugs are held the
number (for example, 5917), you seeondandfourthMoudayofeach
may water your lawn and garden science degree in public and mouth at7pm. in CltyHafl
on odd numbered days of the environmental administration and Meetings are open tothepubltcand
month (for example, July 11). If an MS degree in environmental atteudanceisencouraged Meedngs
administration from the University will becablecastoucllannel37the
your street address is even of Wisconsin -Green Bay. She has Tuesdayand wednesdayfollowiug
number, you may wateer r on even also completed much of the course the meedngatSpm. and from
numbered days. These water work for a Ph.D. in political science a.m. to5pm.,respecdvely. Far alfst
restrictions have been enacted to at the University of Wisconsin of npCDinln gagendaitems, tune to
encourage water conservation, Madison. In her freshman year, Channel37cr pick up an agenda at
and to keep utility rates as low as Spector studied civil engineering. CityHaUtheFrldaybefirethe
possible. These restrictions do not Spector started her career as an meedug.
apply to private wells. For more intern for the Brown County City of Green Bay.
Information, call the water Treasurer in Wisconsin followed by Currently, Spector serves as chair
department at 569 -3390. five years as a budget planner for for the Institute for Administrative
Spector cont. from page 1 the University of Wisconsin Management for the Minnesota
Brooklyn Center Public Works administration department. Early Public Works Association.
Coordinator Diane Spector was in her career, Spector served as an
officially promoted to director of engineering technician I for the
City Watch Page 2
Construction Update...
If y ou
Perry, Quail, Regent, Scott, Street and utility June - September
Toledo, 70th and 71st Avenues, reconstruction
north of 69th Avenue Watch for occasional lane or
street closures.
James, Knox and 54th Avenues Street and utility June - September
from 53rd to 55th reconstruction
Watch for occasional lane or
street closures.
Northeast area - generally east of Sealcoating late June, early July
Humboldt, north of 66th
If y ou • •
69th /Shingle Creek Pkwy, Shingle Final landscaping and cleanup of May-August
Creek bicycle /pedestrian trails street improvement and wetlands
creation project
Shingle Creek Pkwy, 1 -694 to Milling and overlay project, July - August
Freeway Boulevard drainage improvements. Some
occasional lane closures,
driveway improvements
Willow Lane Park Relocation and replacement of July - August
playground equipment, removal
of tennis courts, expansion of
parking lot
Orchard Lane, Firehouse, Lions Replacement of playground August - September
Parks equipment
City parks and trails Replacement of curb cuts and July - September
addition of trails at various parks
to improve accessibility, repair of
some pedestrian bridges
Illegal use of sump treatment plant on Pigs Eye
Island. As a result, it is illegal to
pumps costs discharge groundwater or
everyone rainwater into
If you have a sump pump or other the sanitary - - ---
lines which discharge groundwater or sewer system. If
rainwater to the sanitary sewer you have any
system, you can reduce costs by questions about
repiping that discharge into drain the use of your
your yard, street or storm sewer. sump pump,
Please remember that the city pays Please call
$120 for each 1,000 gallons of water 569 -3344 or
d to the wastewater 569-3390.
City Watch Page 3
Heritage Center receives rave reviews from
customers, experts alike
Earle B
One of the major events of 1993 "Moving our worksite health
rown
was the return of the Minnesota promotion program here had a
Heritage Wildlife Heritage Association's significant impact on our
WWUWW Center annual wildlife art show, which attendance," she said. "Many of the
Reports Record moved to the Heritage Center in 1992 organizations who participate
Bookings for 1993 after 15 years in downtown come from all over the state, and
Minneapolis. they really appreciated being able
The Earle Brown Heritage Center The roster of users is equally to avoid city traffic, the free
recorded the best year in its impressive, including "blue -chip" parking, and the ease of getting
history in 1993, and already has a names from all over the region. here."
heavy schedule of bookings in Among them are Nieman Marcus, Lair also praised the Heritage
place through 1 and into 2000. Medtronic, Norwest Bank, General Center's staff for its professionalism
Opened in 19900, , the Heritage Mills, and Health One. and service attitude.
Center has since grown to become "We really work hard to serve "As a conference planner, I know
one the Twin Cities' leading our clients well," said Bergeland. from experience how difficult it is
meeti ng, exhibit, and convention "It's an absolute delight when they these days to find someone who is
centers. and
The Heritage Center hosted more come back again again truly customer - oriented. Heritage
because of their positive Center's Mark Lynch, who
than 330 meetings and events experience here." coordinated our meeting, was as
during 1993, average of nearly The Heritage Center is owned and interested In our success as we
one a day—resulting in a steady operated by the City of Brooklyn were. Some of the things he and
increase in reess revenues, catering and Center. For more information call the staff did went above and
occupancy for the 7 -acre center. 569 -6300. beyond the call of duty," she
Rental revenues increased by explained.
nearly 30% during the year, and Lair said she selected the
current forecasts call for a 15% - Heritage Center for its uniqueness,
increase in 1994. location, and the size of the
Heritage Center Manger Judith facility. "It's a place we can grow
Bergeland called the Twin Cities
into as we expand."
market's response to the facility
"overwhelming." In addition to the ► Other factors important to the
Association were cost and
historic complex's highly visible flexibility. "We found that the
and convenient location at the Heritage Center was very
intersection of I -94 and I -694, she
a Center's affordable compared to other
attributes the Heritage Customer finds Heritage conference facilities," Lair said
success to its comprehensive Center staff "uniquely and its versatility suited her
facilities. " meeting needs perfectly with
"The Heritage Center can serve service- oriented
virtually every conceivable type and After Pour years in a downtown portions the entire complex
size of meeting and event, ranging hotel location, the American Heart being used d for different functions.
Association moved its "Heart AHA is so pleased with its
AHA
from 1,000 - person conventions to ( Heritage Center experience that it
six - person seminars, and from at Work" conference to the Heritage
equipment and antique shows to Center this spring. has already booked space for its 1995
an meeting. so
charity balls, and, of course, Lisa Lair, director of worksite sit received n
programs for AHA, said she many, many positive comments
weddings," she said.
"couldn't be happier with the from our attendees, we wouldn't
results." think of going anyplace else," Lair
said.
City Watch Page 4
Earle's restaurant
brings dining
,r
concept to Heritage
Center
Earle's, the unique, new special- !
occasion restaurant which opened
this spring, has brought an
exciting new dimension to the
�x
Earle Brown Heritage Center.
Located in the Inn on the Farm at
6150 Summit Drive North, the new
restaurant has introduced
gourmet country cuisine to the "Earle's is a place wbere guests can step back In time to enjoya beautiful and
North Metro area. elegantdlstnr /csettJng.
"Earle's is an exciting addition to
the dining choices available in the D'Amico Catering, Inc., which Heritage Centers
area, not only for guests of the Inn already manages the Heritage accessibility called
on the Farm, but for all the people Center's on -site event and "remarkable" by ADA
and organizations who use the convention catering operations, is
Heritage Center's meeting assisting in the management of the expert
facilities," said Heritage Center's new restaurant. D'Amico is widely One of the Heritage Center's unique
General Manager Judith recognized as an owner and features is its total accessibility to
Bergeland. "It's a place where our manager of fine restaurants, individuals with any type of
guests can step back in time to including Azur and Linguini & Bob's disability.
enjoy dinner in a beautiful and In downtown Minneapolis. Steve "The architects of the Earle Brown
elegant historic setting, and it's Barrett, manager of the Inn on the Heritage Center did an outstanding
just 10 minutes from downtown Farm, supervises operations on a job of incorporating ADA
Minneapolis." day -to -day basis. requirements into their renovation
Bergeland describes the Earle's Is open Friday and plans," said Julie Quarve- Peterson,
restaurant as a "logical extension" Saturday evenings, with seating by nationally -known accessibility
of the many services already reservation only. consultant. "It is one of the few
available at the Heritage Center. Several weekend room - and - dinner conference centers I've seen
"The opening of Earle's fills out packages are available. anywhere to have such remarkable
our range of services available to Reservations may be made by access."
users of our convention and exhibit calling the Inn on the Farm, Quarve- Peterson said the facility
facilities, at the same time allowing 569 -6330. "doesn't just comply with ADA
us to maximize use of our existing standards ... in most cases, it exceeds
kitchen facilities." them."
Earle's head chef, Steven W. Accessibility has become an
Skinner, calls the new restaurant important factor in planning
an exciting showcase for food meetings, she said, pointing out that
products native to the Midwest. They use of a totally accessible facility is
are carefully prepared and served in - now mandatory for all state and
a warm and inviting dining federal government meetings.
environment." Menus are changed Quarve- Peterson also found the Inn
frequently to feature fare and food on the Farm to be "not only
products appropriate to the time o f accessible, but very nice. The
year. things at Earle's.
Chef Steven Skinner conks up exciting handrails in the bathrooms are even made o f b „
City Watch Page 5
12th ANNUAL Town meeting
BROOKLYN CENTER cont. from page 2
EARLE BROWN DAYS ❑More teen jobs
❑Stipend to help lower income
kids
June 21 -June 26 ❑Use of vacant or business
facilities for specific programs and
Tuesday, June 21 events
The Rockin' Hollywoods Concert - Central Park, 7 p.m. Most residents agreed that these
additional youth activities could
Wednesday, June 22 be funded by volunteer help and
Opening Ceremony, Ice Cream Social - Brookdale, 6:30 p.m. support from the business
community with some funding
Thursday, June 23 coming from taxpayer dollars. One
Parade - 69th and Dupont to 59th and Dupont, 6:30 p.m. group summed it up best by
saying, "Public money spent on
Friday, June 24 youth programs is a well -spent
Arts & Crafts Fair - Heritage Center on the Green,10 a.m. - 6 p.m. investment." The corrections
Beach Party* - Community Center resource person in attendance
Barn Dance * - Earle Brown Heritage Center commented that, "We can pay now
featuring the country muslc of Dacotab for youth programs or pay later
for more prisons!"
Saturday, June 25
Golf Tournament ** - Centerbrook Golf Course "We can pay now for more youth
Arts & Crafts Fair - Heritage on the Green, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. program or we can pay later for more
Tennis and Softball Tournaments ** pions.
Kid's Fishing Contest - Shingle Creek
Bingo* - Community Center The results of the town meeting
Picnic & Games - Central Park have been sent to the city council
Teen Bop Dance - Humboldt Square Substation for review. If you have any
suggestions for ways to increase
Sunday, June 26 youth activities in the city, or if you
Tennis and Softball Tournament **, 9:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. would like to volunteer your time,
Junior Royalty Coronation * - Brooklyn Center High School, 2:30 p.m. please contact Community Services
Music by Dave & Al's Funtime Music Revue, 7 p.m. and Sergeant Frank Roth at 569.3389.
Lakestreet Foundation, 8 p.m., Central Park
Fireworks - Central Park, 10 p.m. Brooklyn Center
celebrates
*Denotes fee **Denotes advanced registration The Brooklyn Center Chamber of
Commerce will be hosting a raffle,
Heritage Center is located on the Earle Brown Farm site, 6155 Earle Brown dinner and dance on Friday, Sept.
Drive. Central Park is located behind the community center, 6301 Shingle 16, at the Earle Brown Heritage
Creek Parkway, near 694 and Shingle Creek Pkwy. Center. All residents and guests
Brooklyn Center High School is located at 6500 Humboldt Ave. N. are invited. The raffle grand prize
Humboldt Square substation is located at 6826 Humboldt Ave. N. is $5,0001 Tickets are $100 with
proceeds used to help fund
All events are subject to change educational activities in the city.
Heritage Festival
Saturday, Nov. 12. If you'd like to
volunteer, call 566 -8650.
City Watch Page 6
Join the fun at the
community center beach
party
Mickey's Funtastic Friday Beach
I parties: June 24, July 22, and
August 26 at the community
center. Bring your favorite air
Want to exercise but ...its too hot There's something for everyone at mattress, inner tube, beach ball, or
outside? Want to bring a guest? the community center.* floating animal and float or swim
Can't commit to a summer exercise to music, and use the water slide.
schedule? Need flexibility in your Fitness programs: Regular admission charged.
workout schedule? Aqua exercise Holiday schedule for pool
The community center offers a Deep water workout and water slide
summer drop -in card that lets you Line dancing
design your own workout schedule. Walkin' Marchin' Movin' Independence Day, Monday, July 4,
Cards can be used to participate in AerobiclStep combo Noon - 6 p.m.
any fitness, step, or aerobic class. Low Impact aerobics Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 5,
Cards can be purchased for up to 12 Fitness and fun for 55+ Noon - 6 p.m.
classes. Stop by or call the Chair fitness City hosts blood drive
community center for more
information. Don't let your hectic * For a complete list of all parks and The City of Brooklyn Center will
summer schedule keep you from recreation programs, call 569 -3400. host a blood drive on Tuesday,
getting, or staying, in shape. July 5, from 2 to 5 p.m. The bloodmobile will be parked outside
the lower level of the community
Just for Teens center. Donors must be 17 through
75 years of age and weigh a
Summer activities for kids minimum of 110 pounds and must
Every Monday Free karate lessons at Humboldt Substation* eat a good meal within a four -
June 1 -Aug 15 hour period before donating.
Each day 250 volunteer blood
Super Monday at the Community Center. Use the coupon you donors are needed to help supply
received at school for reduced rates on swimming or see a BC blood components to patients in
police officer for a coupon for free swimming. area hospitals. Donating blood is
Bowl one game free each day at Earle Brown or Lynbrook Bowl. Use safe, simple and takes only 40
coupon received at school. Ask a BC police officer for a coupon for minutes.
$.50 off bowling shoes Call the parks and recreation
June 24, July 22 and Aug. 26 department at 569 -3400 to
Mickey's Funtastic Beach Party at the schedule an appointment. If you
Community Center. See article upper right have any health requirement
of page. questions, please call the
June 25 Teen dance - Substation, Memorial Blood Center nursing
staPP at 871.3300 ext. 260 or 252.
6:30 p.m.* �,
Get in shape Purchase a summer , Senior volunteers needed
drop -in card and attend an exercise North Hennepin Community
class to fit your schedule. Call 569 -3400 College seeks retired persons to
for more info or stop by the community / help with a variety of activities.
center to purchase your card. For more information, call Don
* Substation located at 6826 uM McGuire at 424 -0885.
Humboldt Avenue, N.
City Watch Page 7
R Assistive listening Timely Tidbits
Hotline I devices available for all
public meetings
Recycling Winners The City of Brooklyn Center offers June
March assistive listening devices at public 20 Earle Brown Days
Craig Wendschlag meetings where sound systems 24 -25 Craft Show, Heritage Center,
6618 Colfax Avenue N. are used. An assistive listening 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Richard LaBelle device operates using a receiver 26 Fireworks- Central Park, 10 p.m.
3319 61st Avenue N. and personal transmitter which 27 Council meeting, 7pm.
Gerald L. Harris amplifies the sound signal to aid 28 Beacon Hills Brass, Central Park,
6406 Emerson Avenue N. persons who have difficulty 1
7 p
Victor A. Kummer adequately hearing persons '
3212 Thurber Rd. speaking at the meeting. July
H.D. Olderberg Assistive listening devices can be 11 Council meeting, 7p.m.
5900 Xerxes checked out at the time of the 12 Kids Kollectibles and Brooklyn
April meeting by the person in charge of
Lori Jenson the meeting. For more Center Puppet Playhouse, Central
6325 Orchard Avenue N. information about assistive Park, 7 p m.
Willis Dahn listening devices, please call 15 Kids Carnival, Central Park, l p.m.
5733 Knox Avenue N. Deputy City Clerk Sharon Knutson 19 Zurah Flames big band music,
Roy Torkelson at 569 -3300. Central Park, 7 p.m.
5340 Lilac Drive N. Mediation offers a 25 Council meeting, 7pm.
Richard E. Jindra peaceful solution 26 Minnesota Scandinavian
4009 73rd Avenue N. The neigbbor's children bat a Ensemble, Central Park, 7 p.m.
May
Kathy Tahlman ball into your driveway flitting August
your car. When you complain to
810 61st Avenue N. the parents, they take offense and 2 Brooklyn Community Band, Central
F.D. McKay sbouiing and name calling result. Park, 7 pm.
3606 55th Avenue N. Your borne builder refuses to 8 Council meeting, 7 p.m.
Mike Marsh answer your calls about 9 Dacotah, 90's country music,
5421 Camden Avenue N. correcting few problems. The CentralPark,7p.m.
J. Foster more he stalls, the angrier you 16 MID City Ramblers, bluegrass
6437 Indiana Avenue N. become. music, Central Park, 7 pm.
City Council These situations, left unresolved, 22 Council meeting, 7 p.m.
MayorToddPaulson can escalate until there is a need 23 Chmielewski Fun Time Show Band,
r✓ot"aima7bers for police or court intervention. In Central Park 7pm.
BarbaraKawgher- the worse case scenario, they can
KristenMann lead to violence. There is a
Davellosene peaceful solution available to
Celia Scott people caught up in conflicts. Ti me sens
City ManagerGeraid Splinter North Hennepin Mediation Project
Service Directory offers free* mediation services for material!
244xxremem �tiber problems involving neighbors,
Police, Fire, Medical 911 families, schools, businesses/ Please
Non ,xypolice 569-M consumers, employerslemployees,
C ilyl-lallandTDD 569-M renters, juvenile offenders, and read
C mu*Cen 569-3100 others. For more information, call I O
Business Hours 561 - 3300. ASAP! O
Mon - Fri. 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. *small fee assessed on sliding fee
scale for post divorce issues only.
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