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