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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008 Stillwater City NewsletterOfficial City Newsletter 216 N Fourth St., Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 Your Polling Place May Have Changed Since the 2004 Election City Election Information Absentee Voting General Election Pre - Registration Reminder for Senior Citizens Getting Ready to Rake? Recognition of Service Town Hall Meeting Practices for Draining Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs F.D. to Flush Hydrants Fire Dept. - Open House Kitchen Fires Plan and Practice your Fire Escape Where Does Your Garbage Go? Water Conservation at Home Openings on Commissions Wood Burning Stove Safety Trees, Shrus & Fall Colors Home Safety Tips Charter 3rd Monday - 7 p.m. City Council 1st Tuesday - Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. & Recessed Meeting 7:00 p.m. 3rd Tuesday - 7 p.m. Heritage Preservation 1st Monday - 7 p.m. Human Rights Last Wednesday - 7 p.m. Library 2nd Tuesday - 7 p.m. Parks Board 4th Monday - 7 p.m. Planning 2nd Monday - 7 p.m. Water Board 2nd Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. Mayor Ken Harycki 439 -7007 Council Ward 1 Robert Gag 612- 889 -1505 Ward 2 - Adam Nyberg 651 - 329 -5514 Ward 3 Wally Milbrandt 439 -0185 Ward 4 Mike Polehna 439 -8952 PRSTD S POSTAGE PA;1D Stillwater, 11[f55082 F!o_2..06 In 2006, in order to relieve congestion at the polling locations during the Primary and General Elections, the City set up additional polling places. Therefore, residents of Stillwater may be voting at a different location for the 2008 Presidential Election. If residents are unsure, please contact Stillwater City Hall, 430- 8800 or visit the Secretary of State's web site http : / /pollfinder.sos.state.mn.us/ City of Stillwater Polling Place Locations for 2008 State & Local Elections: Ward 1, Precinct 1 - OAK PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at 6355 Osman Ave. No. Ward 1, Precinct 2 - STILLWATER CITY HALL located at 216 N 4th Street Ward 2, Precinct 3 - FIRST METHODIST CHURCH located at Myrtle & Greeley Streets Ward 2, Precinct 4 - STILLWATER CITY HALL located at 216 N. 4th Street Ward 2, Precinct 5 - TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH located at 115 N. 4th Street Ward 3, Precinct 6 - STONEBRIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at 900 N. Owens Street Ward 3, Precinct 7 - OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH located at Olive and Brick Streets Ward 4, Precinct 8 - LILY LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at 2002 West Willard Street Ward 4, Precinct 9 - RUTHERFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL located at School House Circle Voters will elect two City Council members - in Ward 2 and Ward 3. Those elected will serve four -year terms. City Council elections are nonpartisan. Councilmembers run by ward residency. Those elected will take office at the first Council meeting in January 2009. Stillwater's City Council consists of the mayor and four council members who each serve four -year terms. Elections are held in November of even -num- bered years and terms are staggered. For additional information, contact the City Clerk at 430 -8802. The General Election will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2008. The deadline to preregister prior to the General Election is October 14, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. This means if you are a new resident of Stillwater or if you have moved within Stillwater since the 2006 election or moving within Stillwater after the Primary in September 2008. If preregistration cards are not received by the City or Washington County by the preregistration deadlines new voters will then have to register at the polling place on Election Day because their names will not be on the Election Day voting rosters. Any questions, please contact City Hall at 430 -8800. Plan ahead: If you want your absentee ballot mailed, complete your application right away and return to City Hall. You may call or write (c /o City Clerk, City of Stillwater, 216 4'h Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082), or fax (651- 430 -8809) to request an application. The Absentee Ballot application is available on -line at www.ci.stillwater.mn.us - under Elections. You can return your application by fax, but not your ballot. Your absentee ballot must be delivered to City Hall by 3 p.m. on Election Day. These are the only reasons that entitle you to vote by absentee ballot. • Voter out of town • Serving as an election judge • Illness or disability • Religious disciple or observance You may apply for an Absentee Ballot anytime. The ballots for the General Election are available 30 days before the Election (October 3, 2008): In Person: You may vote Absentee at City Hall during the following times: October 3 2008 - October 31, 2008 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) November 1, 2008 (Saturday) 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. November 3. 2008 (Monday) 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. Senior trash is $5.28 per month for the 32 gallon receptacle. To qualify for the senior discount rate you must be head of household, be 62 or older and have no more than 2 people in the household. Call Waste Management if you qualify for this discount. If you are not a senior, the rates are: 32 gallon trash - $8.32 per month 64 gallon trash - $10.52 per month 96 gallon trash - $12.94 per month You may be able to reduce the size of your trash service by reduc- ing or recycling your waste. Recycling service is unlimited. You can receive a larger or additional recycling cart at no addi- tional charge by contacting: Waste Management at 952 - 890 -1100 or www.wmtwincities.com The State of Minnesota banned leaves, grass clippings and brush from going to landfills and processing facilities in 1990. Yard waste must not be mixed with regular garbage and needs to be collected separately. Options for disposing of your yard waste: Do not catch grass clippings while mowing. Leave the short clippings on the lawn to conserve soil moisture and return nutrients to the soil. This requires less frequent fertilizing. Grass clippings can also help maintain a healthier lawn by encouraging growth (because the soil temperature is cooler) and reducing lawn wear (because a cushioning layer is created.) Mulch leaves and grass and leave them on your lawn. Backyard composting yields a rich humus that can be used for flower and vegetable gardens, or added to lawns and around trees. Contact Washington County Public Health Department at 430 -6655 for more information about composting. Bag leaves or grass clippings in plastic or paper bags for pickup at curbside. Be sure to place them separately from your regular garbage. Tree branches and brush must be bundled and not exceed 4 feet in length or 35 pounds per bundle for pickup. Yard waste picked up by the City's residential hauler, Waste Management, is composted. Yard waste is picked up from approximately April 1 through November 1, or depending on weather. Yard waste may not be picked up before April or after October 31. Christopher Kopel - Police 10/1/08 - 5 years Chad Rogness - Public Works 10/6/08 - 5 years Ryan Smith - Engineering 4/26/09 - 10 years Jon Bell - Fire 1/9/09 - 15 years Cindy Shilts - Inspections 2/22/09 - 15 years Ward One Councilmember Robert Gag will be holding a "Town Hall Meeting" for Ward One residents on Thursday, December 11, 2008 and Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at the Stillwater City Hall, 216 4th Street N. at 7 p.m. The event is an opportunity for Ward One residents to meet with him in an informal setting to discuss their needs and concerns. The "Town Hall Meeting" typically lasts for an hour. While the meeting is primarily intended for Ward One resi- dents, the meeting is open to all Stillwater residents and business owners. With the end of summer and fall now upon us many are in the process of shutting down your swimming pools and hot tubs for the season. The quality of swimming pool water is typically good with few concerns for discharging the water. Water from swim- ming pools should never be discharged in to the municipal sani- tary sewer system, since the water is clean and does not require treatment. The one concern that needs to be addressed is the presence of chlorine in the water. Chlorination should be stopped several days in advance of discharging the water. Allowing the water to age without chlorine addition enables the chlorine to dissipate. In most instances, 3 to 4 days will be sufficient to eliminate chlorine from the water. It is recommend that swimming pool water, free of chlorine, be discharged to the ground surface (i.e. lawn) before being allowed to discharge into the storm sewer system. If this option is unavail- able then discharging swimming pool water, free of chlorine, di- rectly to a storm sewer, ditch, lake, or wetland may be other options to consider. The Stillwater Fire Department and Water Department will begin its annual hydrant flushing program. Stillwater Fire Department will be flushing hydrants in the west- ern portion of the city while the water department does the eastern portion of the city. The purpose of this has 2 reasons. One is to maintain the cities current ISO rating and two, making sure that every hydrant works, just in case it is called upon for a fire. While flushing the hydrants, the firefighters will be making sure that the hydrant is visible and unobstructed i.e. land- scaping, fencing issues etc. Residents are reminded that the hy- drant MUST be kept clear for a 3 foot radius around it (Section 508.5.5). If there is an issue with clearance the homeowner will be notified of corrective measures needed. During the flushing program, homeowners might notice some discoloration in their water. Running the faucet for a moment will correct this. - If —you- have-questions -regarding hydrant flushing - contact- the Stillwater Fire Department at 351 -4950 or the Water Department at 439 -6231. ELECTION Ote INFORMATION /cSte QUESTIONS? PLEASE CONTACT STILLWATER CITY HALL 651 - 430 -8800 Election Day Registration Information To register on Election Day you must have maintained residence in MN for 20 days and bring with you: w co w 1 1- LL 0 w z 0 Valid Minnesota driver's license or learner's permit (or receipt for either) showing current name and address in the precinct. Valid Minnesota identification card (or receipt) showing current name and address in the precinct. Witness /voucher - oath of a pre- registered voter in the precinct or a voter who registers on election day with one of the other authorized IDs. Ineffective or Late Notice sent from the Elections Office. Place notice with the registration card. Prior registration in the same precinct - voter's former name and /or address listed in the Polling Place Roster. Current students: Student ID or dated registration or fee statement with valid address in the precinct, or Student ID if on a dorm list provided by the Municipal Clerk. OR One from Column 1 along with one type of Utility Bill from Column 2 Column 1 Approved photo IDs must contain voter's name & photo. (Out of State Driver's Licenses may not be used) • MN Driver's License (Address need not be current) • MN State ID (Address need not be current) • U.S. Passport • U.S. Military ID • Student ID from MN post- secondary school Column 2 Approved utility bills must contain name, current address in the precinct and date due within 30 days before /after Election Day • Television or internet service provider such as cable, satellite TV; landline, cell or VOIP telephone • Electric • Gas • Water /Garbage /Sewer ollfindersos.state.mn. us You may have a new polling place - Questions? 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Skaters may be moved up or back to an appropriate level based on coach recommendation. Equipment Recommendations: Beginning skaters are en- couraged to wear helmets and GOOD quality skates. Rental skates are available for $25 for the 8 -week session. PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE — CONTACT AMANDA TRUAX, SKATING DIRECTOR (651) 430 -2601 All classes will be held at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center unless otherwise noted. Class ratio is one instructor to every 11 skaters. Testing will be held the last day of each session. No parents allowed on the ice unless they are wearing skates and volunteering with the entire class. Classes are filled on a first -come, first- served basis. No refunds unless class is cancelled due to low enrollment. HOCKEY REGISTRATION FORM IN PERSON at St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater MN 55082; Phone (651) 430 -2601; OR BY MAIL —In person registration takes first priority; Mailed in registrations opened at 8:00 PM on October 4, 2008 — Receipts e- mailed. Skater's Name: DOB: Age: Gender: M / F Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E -Mail: Check One: ❑ Returning Student ❑ New Student Class Title: (E -Mail address necessary to provide information regarding weather closings and program updates) Cost: $70.00/$65.00 Skate Rental ❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, Skater's shoe size: Cost: $25.00 Special Needs of Skater? Total Enclosed: $ • • • • Group Lesson Registration Form Learn to Skate — Tuesdays & Saturday Mornings (651) 430 -2601 TUESDAYS: OCT. 21, 28, NOV. 4, 11, 18, 25, DEC. 2, 9 12:30 -1:00 pm 1:00 -1:30 pm 1:30 -2:00 pm 6:00 -6 :30 pm 6:30 -7:00 pm 7 :00 -7:30 pm 7:30 -8:00 pm 8:00 -8:30 pm 8:30 -9:00 pm SATURDAYS: OCT. 11, 18, 25, 9:30 -10 :00 am 10:00 -10:30 am 10:30 -11:00 am Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Alpha ($55.001$50.00 before Oct. 1) Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Beta ($55.00550.00 before Oct. 1) Gamma, Delta, All Freestyle Levels ($55.00550.00 before Oct. 1) Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta Tots, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta Beginning Freestyle, Intermediate Freestyle Advanced Freestyle, High Test Freestyle, Adults NOV. 1. 8, 15, 22. DEC. 6 Tots, Tots, Beg. Free, Int. Free, Adv. Free Tots, Pre - Alpha, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Delta Tots, Tots, Pre - Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma COST: $70.00 per 8 -week session, $65.00 if registered by October 4, 2008 Includes 10 Public Skating Passes TOTS • 3 -1/2 to 6 yrs old • Beginners —Basic Skills PRE -ALPHA • 2 -Foot Glide • 1 -Foot Glides (L & R) • Backward & Fwd Swizzles • Backward Wiggles ALPHA • Forward Crossovers (L & R) • Forward Stroking • Snowplow Stop BETA • Backward Crossovers (L & R) • Backward Stroking • T -Stops (L & R) GAMMA • Outside 1 -foot 3 -Turns (L & R) • Mohawks (L & R) • Hockey Stop • • • • • • • • CLASS DESCRIPTIONS DELTA Inside 1 -foot 3 -Turns (L & R) Lunge or Shoot the Duck Bunny Hop Forward Edges BEGINNING FREESTYLE Waltz Jump Forward Spirals 2 -Foot Spin Backward Edges Half Flip Half Lutz 1 -Foot Spin Salchow INTERMEDIATE FREESTYLE • Toe Loop • Loop • Flip • Lutz • Sit Spin • Camel Spin • Back Spin • Backward 3 -Turns ADVANCED FREESTYLE • Axel • Double Salchow • • • Double Toe Loop Camel Spin Combinations Layback Spin HIGH TEST FREESTYLE • Double Loop • Double Flip • Double Lutz • Double Axel • Triple Jumps • Flying Spins ADULTS (Ages 15 & up) • All levels (classes split on first day of session) L SW" pV P°.25 ys For all levels, skater must first pass prior level in order to advance to next level. For •111 age 6+ basic skills skaters who have not participated in our program. we recommend Pre -Alpha level. —coach will move your skater up accordingly in the first few weeks of the session. Skaters may be moved up or back to an appropriate level based on coach recommendation. Equipment Recommendations: Beginning skaters are encouraged to wear helmets and GOOD leather single -blade figure skates (girls AND boys); boys can transition to hockey skates after first year. PRIVATE LESSONS AND COMPETITION OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE— CONTACT AMANDA TRUAX, SKATING DIRECTOR (651) 430 -2601 All classes will be held at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center unless otherwise noted. Class ratio is one instructor to every 11 skaters. Testing will be held the last day of each session — awards will be given to all skaters. No parents allowed on the ice unless they are wearing skates and volunteering with the entire class. Classes are filled on a first -come, first - served basis. No refunds unless class is cancelled due to low enrollment. 2009 SPRING ICE SHOW —Skater must participate in 2 different sessions (Summer 2008, Fall 2008, or Winter 2009) or 2 classes during one session to qualify for ice show — Registration forms available December 2008 LEARN TO SKATE REGISTRATION FORM IN PERSON at St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater MN 55082; Phone (651) 430 -2601; OR BY MAIL —In person registration takes first priority; Mailed in registrations opened at 8:00 PM on October 4, 2008 — Receipts e- mailed. Skater's Name: DOB: Age: Gender: M/F Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: E -Mail: Check One: ❑ Returning Student ❑ New Student Class Title: Time -1st Choice: Time -2nd Choice: Cost: $70.00/$65.00 Riedell Skate Rental ❑ No ❑ Yes If yes, Skater's shoe size: Check one: ❑ Figure ❑ Hockey Cost: $25.00 Special Needs of Skater? Total Enclosed: $ (E -Mail address necessary to provide information regarding weather closings and program updates) Fall Colors The beautiful colors we associate with fall leaves are caused by several different pigments in leaves, some which are in leaves all the time and "hidden" by the green of chlorophyll, and some which are produced as chlorophyll disappears. As the temperatures cool and day length decreases, the green chlorophyll pigment, which the leaves use to capture light energy for photosynthesis, is broken down and no more is produced in the leaves. Anthocyanin (red and purple) and carotenoid (yellow and orange) pigments are then readily seen. Most trees lose their leaves in autumn, but pin oaks keep the leaves until they are pushed off by the development of new leaves in the spring. Many trees produce yellow leaves in the fall: elm, ash, silver maple, birch. Trees and shrubs which have particularly beautiful fall color are: sugar maple, red maple, "Autumn Blaze" maple, red oak, Euonymus or burning bush, and sumac. Shrubs for Wildlife The best shrubs for providing food and nesting sites for wildlife are most often the shrubs which are native to our woodland areas. The dogwoods, gray, red - twigged and pagoda, produce berries that, while not palatable to humans, are readily eaten by birds and animals. Highbush cranberry, a viburnum, provides attractive red fruit that hangs on the shrub during the winter. These tart fruits are often left by birds until the end of the winter and then consumed when other food sources have run out. Serviceberries (juneberries) are eaten by birds even before they are completely ripe. A particularly fruitful cultivar is "Autumn Brilliance ". Winterberry is the only holly native to Minnesota. It produces red berries along the twigs, and though these berries are poisonous to humans, birds will often strip the twigs of fruit even before the holidays. Hazelnuts are tough native shrubs that form delicious nuts. Sumacs and elderberries are also shrubs which have high wildlife value. Most native shrubs, besides providing fruit, will also provide nesting sites for birds. Plant native shrubs in your yard for both their beauty and value to wildlife. Buckthorn The tall shrub /small tree in the woods which remains green, after all the native shrubs have turned color, is European buckthorn. This plant, introduced to North America for landscaping in the 1700's, has proven to be a very successful and damaging understory plant. It crowds out native shrubs, wildflowers, ferns and tree seedlings and is a threat to the health and survival of our native woodlands. Management of buckthorn is an ongoing process that requires a commitment of a number of years on the part of the landowner. Seedlings and young plants should be pulled out and larger stems cut and treated with herbicide to prevent re- sprouting. Once the buckthorn has been taken out it is important to encourage the growth of native plants. Replanting with native shrubs and ground layer plants may be necessary. Contact the forestry consultant for information on identification and management of buckthorn and plants which are suitable for planting after removal. Tree Problems? If you have a problem with a tree or shrub, such as insects, diseases, site factors, or just want to have a plant identified, call Dr. Kathy Widin, the Forestry Consultant, at 430 -8765 (voicemail). She can either answer your question over the phone or make an appointment for a site visit. Dr. Widin is also available to meet with neighborhood groups regarding tree and shrub management in yards and natural areas. This service is paid for by the City of Stillwater. Carbon Monoxide (CO) Poisoning Precaution: Heating Systems and Gas Appliances • Install at least one CO alarm to protect sleeping areas. • Have a trained professional inspect, clean and tune -up central heating system and repair leaks or other problems; fireplaces and woodstoves should also be inspected each year and cleaned or repaired as needed. • Keep gas appliances properly adjusted and serviced. • Never use an oven or range to heat your home. • Never use a gas grill inside your home or in a closed garage. Home Fire Precautions; Fireplaces and Wood Stoves • Install at least one smoke alarm on every level of your home and one inside every sleeping area. • Burn only wood -not trash, cardboard boxes, or Christmas trees because these items increase the risk of uncontrolled fires. • Have a professional chimney sweep inspect the chim- neys you use regularly every year for cracks, blockages and leaks and have them cleaned and repaired as needed. • Keep all persons and flammable objects, including wall- paper, bedding, clothing and pets, at least 36 inches away from fireplaces and wood stoves. • Open flues before fireplaces are used. Portable Space Heaters • Purchase electric space heaters that bear the mark of an independent testing laboratory, such as UL. • Turn off space heaters before leaving a room or going to sleep. • Supervise children and pets at all times when a portable space heater is in use. • Use proper fuel in kerosene space heaters. • Never use space heaters to dry flammable items such as clothing or blankets. • Keep all flammable objects at least three feet from space heaters Power Outage Precautions; Lighting Sources. • Stock up on batteries, flashlights, portable radios, canned foods, manual can openers, bottled water and blankets. • Use flashlights instead of candles to avoid a possible fire hazard. • Have a fully charged cell phone available. Household water conservation not only saves water, it saves energy, too; energy needed to heat water and to run appliances. 1. FAUCETS Check every faucet in your home for leaks. Just a slow drip can waste 15 to 20 gallons a day, while a 1/ 16 -inch faucet leak wastes 100 gal- lons in 24 hours! 2. TOILETS Put a bit of food coloring in each toilet tank. Without flushing, watch for a few minutes to see if the color shows up in the bowl. It's not uncommon to lose up to 100 gallons a day from one of these otherwise invisible toilet leaks. That's more than 30,000 gallons a year! 3. SHAVING, TOOTHBRUSHING Don't leave the water running. Run as much as you need, then turn off the water until you need some more. Water run- ning unused goes straight down the drain. It adds up to a whole lot of wasted water. Household water conservation not only saves water, it saves energy too; energy needed to heat water and run appliances. 4. LAUNDRY Washing machines use the same amount of water per load whether you have them stuffed full or with only a couple of socks. Save up for a full load and make your water work effi- ciently. 5. LEAKS A little leak loses lots! Just a slow drip can add up to 15 or 20 gallons a day, while a 1 1/6- inch faucet leak wastes 100 gal- lons in 24 hours! Most leaks, aside from toilets, are in faucets and most commonly caused by worn washers. Check all the faucets in the house once or twice a year. 6. WATER- SAVING DEVICES Many different kinds of water - saving devices and fixtures are on the market, ranging from special reduced -flow shower heads to water- thrifty shallow -trap toilets. A variety of shower head adapters also are available to cut down water in existing fixtures. A little self - control in not turning the faucets on full blast does just about as well, at no cost at all. The Charter Commission has an opening on their commission now - applications, letters of interest and resumes are due Octo- ber 7, 2008. There will be openings on numerous commissions coming up January 1, 2009. These applications will be due Octo- ber 15, 2008. Please call City Hall at 430 -8800 and /or check out the web site at www.ci.stillwater.mn.us (under Boards and Com- missions) for more information on each board and commission. From Waste.... to Energy Since 1987, waste produced in the City of Stillwater and throughout Ramsey and Washington Counties has been delivered to the Re- source Recovery Facility (RRF) in Newport. Here trash is mechanically processed into a fuel called Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) that is used by Xcel Energy to produce electricity at two combustible facilities in Red Wing and Mankato. At these facilities, Xcel produces up to 39 mega- watts of electricity. That is enough to supply electricity to 23,000 homes for one year. The Newport facility processes approximately 425,000 tons per year of municipal solid waste: • 83% of incoming material is processed into RDF, • 12 -15% is landfilled and • 3 -5% is recycled ferrous metals and aluminum. The environmental and economic benefits of using the RRF are nu- merous and include: • Recovery of energy from trash - to run our appliances , and light our way • Reduces the use of a nonrenewable resource – Trash pro- vides a substitute for coal, a nonrenewable fossil fuel im- ported from other states. Trash also burns cleaner than coal. • Eliminates the financial and environmental risk associated with landfilling . The recovery of ferrous metals and aluminum from the waste stream. Before the heating season each year check and clean your chimney and stove pipe carefully and make any needed repairs. More frequent checks are advisable if you are building up creosote and soot. Unless you are an experienced and competent do- it- yourselfer, think twice before trying to clean your own chimney — you may damage your chimney lining. Better to spend some money on professional service than create a fire hazard that may cost you thousands of dollars or even result in the destruction of your home! Wood burning facts • The best wood to use is cordwood that has been seasoned and protected from the weather for six months to one year. This wood ignites faster and is 25% more efficient. Green wood has too high of a moisture content for satisfactory use. • Wood split before storing to season dries in less time and burns more evenly. • Smaller pieces of wood burn cleaner because they have more surface area exposed to the flame. CPSC research indicates that most wood heating fires involve the chimney and not the appliance itself. The majority of these fires are contained within the chimney and cause no damage to the house. The Commission is concerned, however, not only about the chimney fires that did ignite other parts of the house, but also about the potential future hazard from the continued use of chimneys whose structural integrity has been compromised by a chimney fire. This is especially true in light of the fact that many contained chimney fires are not reported to the fire services; in fact, consumers may not even be aware that a chimney fire has occurred. The Stillwater Fire Depart- ment will be hosting an "OPEN HOUSE" during Fire Prevention week. All area residents are in- vited. There will be firefighting dem- onstrations, station tours, free fire education prevention materials, blood pressure checks, face painting and child fingerprinting. Visits by Stillwater Police Department, Lakeview Hospital EMS, Wash- ington County Public Health Child Safety Seat Information, Life Link Helicopter, Freckles the Fire Dog, MN Department of Natural Re- sources. Visitors will have an opportunity to practice the use of fire extinguishers, squirt a fire hose, register for door prizes and enjoy free refreshments. WHEN: Saturday, October 11 WHERE: Stillwater Fire Station, 216 North 4'h Street TIME: 10:00 AM — 1:00 PM 110IJ It•A# More fires start in the kitchen than any other part of the home. Why is the kitchen such a danger zone? Too often people fail to pay attention to what's cooking and the conse- quences can be far worse than burned food. Like any home fire, cooking fires spread quickly, leaving you just minutes to escape safely. According to NFPA research, cooking is the leading cause of home fires. One out of three fires begins in the kitchen — more than any other place in the home. Cooking fires are also the leading cause of home fire — related injures. "Often when we're called to a fire that started in the kitchen, the residents tell us that they only left the kitchen for a few minutes," said Rob Zoller, Fire and Life Safety Educator. Sadly, that's all it takes for a dangerous fire to start. We hope that Fire Prevention Week will help us reach folks in the community before they've suffered a dam- aging lesson." Some safety tips the fire department is emphasizing are: • Stay in the kitchen when you are frying, grilling, broiling, or boil ing food. • If you must leave the room, even for a short time, turn off the stove. • When you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, stay in the home, and use a timer to remind you. • If you have young children, use the stoves back burners when ever possible. • Keep children and pets at least three feet away from the stove. • When you cook, wear clothing with tight- fitting sleeves. • Keep pot holders, oven mitts, wooden utensils, paper and plas- tic bags, towels, and anything else that can burn, away from your stove top. • Clean up food and grease from burners and stove tops. Together we can make a difference. By taking a few extra minutes while cooking to assure you have no fire hazards in the kitchen, we can have a fire safe community. If a fire broke out in your home, do you know how much time you would have to get out? Unfortunately, no one knows for sure. According to the nonprofit National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), more than one out of every four American house- holds who made an estimate thought they would have at least six minutes before a fire in their home would become life- threatening. The time available is often less. While most people feel safe in their homes, the reality is that home fires are much more common than people might think. There were nearly 400,000 home fires reported in 2006 in the United States, resulting in more than 2,500 civilian deaths and 12,500 civilian inju- ries. Home fires caused 80% of civilian deaths and 76% of injuries. In a perfect world we would be able to prevent home fires. In reality, we can be vigilant, but there are no guarantees. Any emergency can affect one's ability to think clearly, but during a fire, smoke and other physical factors can literally inhibit your ability to react. Preparing for the unexpected is difficult. But when it comes to home fires, minutes, even seconds, can mean the difference between life and death. That's why having well - practiced fire escape plan is vital to your families safety. Here are the basics of home fire escape planning to get you and your family started: • Install a smoke alarm on every level of your home and have one inside each bedroom and outside of each sleep- ing area. For the best protection, interconnect alarms so that when one sounds, they all sound. • Test smoke alarms at least once a month. • Develop a fire escape plan that identifies two ways out of each room and a family meeting place outside. • Make sure your plan allows for any specific needs in your household. If everyone knows what to do, everyone can get out quickly. • Practice using the plan, at least twice a year. If everyone knows that everyone else is ready to exit quickly, no one will lose precious time trying to help someone who doesn't need help. Some children and adults may not awaken to the sound of the smoke alarm. They may need help to wake up. October 5 -11, 2008 is Fire Prevention Week. While this year's theme is "Prevent Home Fires," we want Stillwater area residents to be prepared. Currently, only 35% of U.S. households have a well -prac- ticed plan in place for escaping home fires. The Stillwater Fire De- partment is encouraging local families to make a fire escape plan and practice it. On Thursday October 9, the anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire, the Stillwater Fire Department encourages all families to practice their fire escape plan. Fire is unpredictable. But preparation, in the form of a well -prac- ticed escape plan — at least twice a year — can help keep you and your family safe, and potentially save lives. The current City ordinance puts odd /even parking controls into effect every year from November 1 through April 1 throughout the City. All people will be required to park their vehicles on the odd numbered side of the street on odd dates and even numbered side of the street on even dates. NOTE: THE TIME BETWEEN 7 P.M. AND MIDNIGHT OF EACH DAY IS A SWITCHOVER TIME WHEN VEHICLES CAN BE PARKED ON EITHER SIDE OF THE STREET. These parking controls apply whether or not any snow has fallen. These parking regulations improve the City's efficiency in removing snow and eliminates confusion regarding snow emergencies and snow emergency routes. Liberty /Legends neigh- borhoods have odd /even parking the entire year. No one wants to get left out in the cold! The City of Stillwater's snow removal staff will be working hard to provide efficient and quality service to the residents of Stillwater during the winter season. With a forecast of 2 -5 inches, Public Works personnel begin plowing after the snow stops. For a forecast of 6 -10" they begin after approximately two inches have fallen. Eight drivers plow approximately 70 miles of commercial and residential streets. Most streets require four passes to be cleared curb to curb. There are also approximately 400 off - street parking stalls in the downtown area. Public Works plows snow from the middle of a street to both sides, to even up the amount of snow that is deposited on each side of the street. The City's snow plowing priorities are: 1. Major collector streets. 2. Downtown parking lots and streets. 3. Commercial district streets. 4. Local steep grade streets. 5. Remaining local streets. Downtown parking areas receive high priority only during nighttime plowing operations when the lots are empty. If plowing begins during business hours, parking lots are completed after normal business hours. The goal of the Public Works Department is to have residential streets plowed within 12 hours after the end of a snow storm and snow removal from the downtown area accomplished within three days. Skilled snow removal personnel with public cooperation, will ensure a safe winter season for the residents of Stillwater. By following guidelines and ordinances, winter storm inconveniences and traffic hazards will be minimized. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL Clearing of snow and ice from public sidewalks is the responsibility of the property /business owner. Snow and ice must be removed from sidewalks within 24 hours after the end of the storm (Municipal Code, Sec. 38- 01, Subd. 2.2v - Nuisance) FIRE HYDRANTS Residents are asked to keep snow cleared from around fire hydrants. Should you have a fire at your home this will enable firefighters to provide a quicker solution for the protection of life and property. EXTENDED VACATIONS Residents who leave on extended vacation should have timers on their lights to represent the family's normal schedule. Have a relative or neighbor check on the property occasionally. Have sidewalks and driveway cleared and place a car in the driveway to give the impression that someone is home. Residents can stop at the police department and fill out a vacation check card; police will check the exterior of the home as time allows. GARBAGE CONTAINERS Please have your garbage container back far enough from the road so that snowplows do not knock it over. Holiday trees, for residents of the City of Stillwater, are picked up curbside on your regularly scheduled collection day during the first two full weeks of January by the City's contracted hauler, Waste Management. Trees are then chipped and composted. Trees that are over 7 feet tall must be cut in half. CITY DATA City Hall 216 N Fourth Street City Numbers Admin- 430 -8800 Building- 430 -8825 Engineering /Public Works- 430 -8830 Fire - 351 -4950 Library- 275 -4338 Planning- 430 -8820 Police- 351 -4900 Public Works Facility 275 -4100 Sewer Billing 430 -8815 Water Billing 439 -6231 • Waste Management Questions on Service and Billing 952 - 890 -1100 • St. Croix Recreation Center 430 -2601 • City Web Site www.ci.stillwater.mn.us • Stillwater City Council Regular Replays of Council Meetings Wed. at 4 p.m. & Midnight Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at 5 & 11p.m. Channel 16 Candidate Forums Channel 15 • The full weeks schedule is printed in the Friday Stillwater Gazette VOL.20 No. 1 ter,. •- 11/1000$ a sn n n, Y Official City Newsletter 216 N Fourth St., Stillwater, Minnesota 55082 PRSTD U.S. POSTAGE PAID Stillwater, MN 55082 Permit No. 206 Postal Patron Charter 3rd Monday - 7 p.m. City Council 1st Tuesday - Regular Meeting 4:30 p.m. & Recessed Meeting 7 p.m. 3rd Tuesday - 7 p.m. Heritage Preservation 1st Monday - 7 p.m. Human Rights Last Wednesday - 7 p.m. Library 2nd Tuesday - 7 p.m. Parks Board 4th Monday - 7 p.m. Planning 2nd Monday - 7 p.m. Water Board 2nd Wednesday - 8:30 a.m. Mayor Ken Harycki 439-7007 Council Ward 1 Robert Gag 612-889-1505 Ward 2 - Adam Nyberg 651-329-5514 Ward 3 Wally Milbrandt 439-0185 Ward 4 Mike Polehna 439-8952 cauLr1S for Our tji.i Intent The Stillwater Police Department is beginning new office hours for those of you who need access to our administrative staff. We will be open from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. The front window will be closed from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. We hope these changes will make us more accessible to you. Dates to mark on you calendars: May 10 — Stillwater Police Department Bike Rodeo, Lily Lake Elementary School. We will be hosting a Bike Rodeo, where children will ride a safety course, get their bikes checked and tuned up, and prizes will be given away! We are going to have a staggered start time, with 9:00 a.m. for Kindergarten, 10:00 a.m. for 1st graders, 11:00 a.m. for 2nd and 3rd Graders. Contact the Stillwater Police Department for more information - 351-4900. June 16 and 17 — Safety Camp, hosted by the Bayport Police Department. The Stillwater Police Department will be working with the Bayport Police Department in providing Safety Camp to area youth from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day. For two days, kids will learn about personal safety, internet safety, fire safety, water safety, electrical safety, physical fitness, and a host of other related topics, including fun and games. Contact the Bayport Police Depart- ment for more information - 275-4404. August 5 — National Night Out. Be sure to regis- ter your neighborhood or block for a party and we will ensure that an officer with giveaways arrives to help you celebrate. We will also have our command trailer at Lowell Park. We realize that bicycle riders love Stillwater for it's great beauty and great workouts (hills!). We also want you to enjoy your ride while being safe. Make sure that you are obeying all traffic laws, wearing a helmet, reflective clothing/gear (if riding at night), and remember, while you want to share the road with motor vehicles, they might not feel the same about you or not realize that you are there, and they are bigger. Downtown Public Parking All of Downtown Stillwater offers free public parking except in the South Main Lot and the River Lot. The daily parking rate for the River lot is $3.00 All Day and the South Main lot is $5.00 All Day. The pay parking lots (River Lot and South. Main Lot) are effective and enforced May 1st - October 31st. The Maple Island Parking Lot, located on Main St. between the Maple Island Building and the Oasis Market is FREE PARKING with a 3 hour time limit. There are over 1400 public parking spaces in downtown Stillwater. Please note the posted time limits for all lots and on -street parking. These time limits are enforced all year. Remember all parking is subject to the 24 hour parking ordinance. We also want motorcycles to enjoy our streets, but we also want you to remember that residents, tourists and everyone else wants to enjoy them as well, so make sure you go easy on the throttle. Our officers will be out paying close attention to those that aren't! Every spring the police department increases staff- ing in Community Services Unit in order to respond to reports of code violations or messy and unsightly property. The department accepts such complaints all year, but the reports increase as the snow disap- pears. Citizens are encouraged to report potential code violations to the police department's Commu- nity Services Unit. Officer Leo Miller is back on duty now to handle the complaints. Officer Miller can be reached at 351-4944 or 351-4900. Filing Open July 1 - 15 Filing for City Council opens Tuesday, July 1 and continues through Tuesday, July 15, 2008. (City Hall is closed July 4th) Voters will elect two City Council members this fall. The positions on the ballot are currently held by Adam Nyberg (Ward 2) and Wally Milbrandt (Ward 3). A candidate for Ward 2 or 3 must reside in the Ward in which they seek election, be 21 years of age or more, and will have maintained residence in the ward from which the candidate seeks election for 30 days before the election. All positions serve a four- year term, commencing on the first Tuesday in January 2009. City Council elections are nonpartisan. If more than two candidates file for an office in the same Ward, there will be a Primary Election held September 9. The two candidates with the most votes in each Ward will then be placed on the ballot for the General Election on November 4. Stillwater's City Council consists of the Mayor and four Councilmembers, each serving four-year terms. Elections are held in November of even -numbered years and terms are staggered. An Affidavit of Candidacy is available on the City's website www.ci.stiJlwater.mn.us/elegtions this can be completed online and printed. Candidates may file for office at City Hall during regular business hours from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday -Friday. On July 15, affidavits will be accepted until 5 p.m. The filing fee is $5. For more information, contact the City Clerk at 430-8802. 4(11 �'JJ�JJL WHO'S WHO IN CITY HALL Andrea Olson Officer Andrea Olson joined the Stillwater Police Department on December 26, 2007. She was born in St. Paul, raised in Lake Elmo and graduated from Stillwater High School in 1998. After graduation she attended the Univ. of Wisconsin -Stout for 21h years and was an active member of the Delta Zeta Sorority, she transferred to Columbia College in Chicago and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts De- gree in Dance/Performing Arts, she returned to MN and attended St. Cloud State Univ. where she graduated with a Master of Sci- ence degree in Criminal Justice. In 2003 she volunteered with Henn. Co. as a Probation Officer Ass't. In addition she was employed by the WI Dept. of Corrections as a Correctional Officer at Taycheedah Cor- rectional Institution, she worked for Dakota Co. Sheriff's Office as a correctional deputy for 2 1/2 years and completed the Law En- forcement SKILLS program at the Center of Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement in St. Paul. Upon receiving her law enforcement certification she began working for Stillwater. She is very honored to have the opportunity to work with a highly respected police de- partment. John Siebenaler Officer John Siebenaler joined the Stillwater Police Department December 26, 2007. He was born and raised in the small town of St. Charles, MN in a family with 11 children; John being number 9. John graduated from St. Charles High School in 2001 and went on to build houses for two years. He wanted something else in life so he decided to go back to school. Four years later he graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Criminal Justice. While pur- suing his Criminal Justice degree he became a CSO for the fine City of Stillwater. After completing Law Enforcement SKILLS at Al- exandria Community College he received a great opportunity to work for the City of Stillwater as a Police Officer. So far John has enjoyed working, as well as learning, with many of the great Stillwater officers. �Lylyy,AN RIC40,4. HARMONY RESPECT Contact Information: Anthony Carr, Chair - 430-2577 Councilmember Mike Polehna - 439-8952 Each year the Stillwater Human Rights Commis- sion accepts nominations for the Stillwater Human Rights Award. Throughout the community, people work to build an environment that promotes fair and equal treatment for everyone. Their special efforts are often unrecognized outside of their own circle of friends, co-workers and neighbors. The intent of the Stillwater Human Rights Award is to recognize worthy individu- als, organizations and businesses, and support them in their efforts. Eligibility: 1. The nominee must be an individual, business or organization that resides, works or volunteers in the City of Stillwater, and whose actions promoting respect for all people have occurred primarily in the City of Stillwater. 2. The nominee's activities proposed for recognition should be related to enjoyment and protection of human rights without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, sexual orientation or age. Added weight will be given for activities of a nominee that have occurred over an extended period of time. 3. The nominee's activities must either be voluntary or be above and beyond the usual job responsibilities of an employee or the usual customer relations practices of a business or organization. Nomination Process: Nominations should be submitted on the Nomination Form available at City Hall, call 651-430-8800, or on the City's Web Site www.ci.stillwater.mn.us Nominations must be received (not postmarked) by June 15, 2008 to: Stillwater Human Rights Commission, Stillwater City Hall, 216 North Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082. DIGNITY Summer Construction Update Several construction projects will affect traffic in and around Stillwater this summer. Use caution when driving through these work zones and obey all traffic control signs. County Projects (visit www.co.washington.mn.us for more information): •Manning Avenue will be reconstructed as a four -lane divided highway, with a separated pedestrian path on the east side of the roadway, from State Highway 36 to'/4-mile north of 75th Street North (CSAH 12). •County Road 11 will receive a pavement overlay from Highway 96 to Square Lake Trail North (CSAH 7). City Projects (approved for construction): •Maryknoll Lift Station Upgrade (intersection of Maryknoll Dr. and Oakridge Rd.) •Lily Lake Parking Lot Reconstruction City Projects (planned for construction): •Street Improvement Project in the area south of Myrtle St., west of 3rd St., north of and including Willard St., and east of and including 6th St. For updates on this project, visit the engineering department page on the City web site and click on "construction projects". •Municipal Parking Lot Overlay (block between Pine St., 3rd St. Oak St., 4th St.) •Sidewalk Rehabilitation Project will be concentrating on the downtown and an area north of Myrtle Street, east of Owens Street and south of Willard Street. If you have cracked or settled sidewalk sections that you feel should be replaced, anywhere in the City, please call the engineering department. •Seal coat project (includes portions of Oak Glen, Croixwood, and Settler's Glen), Fairmeadows and Oakridge Road areas of Croixwood Development, along with isolated areas on the north hill of Stillwater.) Seal coating will be taking place sometime between the middle of June until the end of August. The rock will be spread over a 2 or 3 day period, and then swept up 10 to 14 days later. If you have any questions about City construction projects, please call the Stillwater Engineering Department at 651-430-8830. In Recognition of Service to the City of Stillwater Katherine Rogness Administration - 10 years Nathan Meredith Police - 10 years Chris Zeuli Fire - 10 years Ron Johnson Fire - 20 years Heirloom Homes Wei_ $te Launched The Stillwater Heritage Preservation Commission, on behalf of the City of Stillwater, is excited to announce the launch of the Heir- loom Homes website. The purpose of this program is to honor houses with good historic character in the older parts of Stillwater that best represent the various architectural styles of the nineteenth century when Stillwater was a booming lumber industry city, as well as pre- served houses from the first half of the twentieth century. You can also visit the City of Stillwater's web site at www.ci.stiliwater.mn.us to view the first few properties added to the program and for additional information on the program. Once at the City's website on the left hand side you will see a link to "HPC - Heirloom Homes and Land- mark Site Program". Click it and you will be directed to the "Heirloom Homes" website. If you would like your home to be considered for inclusion in the program or if you have questions, please feel free to contact Mike Pogge with the City of Stillwater at 651-430-8822 or via e-mail at mpoage@ci.stillwater,mn.us Shoreline Living in Stillwater In Stillwater, shoreline homes can be found along the St. Croix River, circling Lily, McKusick and Long Lakes and dotted here and there around smaller ponds and wetlands in town, as well as along Brown's Creek, a designated trout stream. Living close to the water provides many benefits to residents, in- cluding a beautiful view, easy access for water recreation and higher property values. The advantages of waterfront living, however, also come with the responsibility to maintain the health of the lakes, river, stream and wetlands so that all who live in Stillwater can enjoy clean water for fishing, boating and other forms of recreation. The water quality data for developed lakeshores can be quite alarming. On average, the development of a lakeshore lot reduces aquatic vegetation along that lot by 66%. There is a direct correspon- dence between the amount of aquatic vegetation and the number of fish able to live in a lake, and studies have shown that even small changes, paving over or building on 8% of the land on a lot, for example, can impact water quality and fish survival rates. Shoreline property owners have perhaps more to benefit than anyone from maintaining healthy water bodies and the most impor- tant thing they can do to protect their property investment is to mini- mize impervious surfaces and maximize native vegetation. Often, there is pressure from neighbors to maintain a tidy yard by mowing the grass down to the water's edge or removing tall vegeta- tion from the shoreline. Many people are afraid that their property values will decrease if they plant native vegetation, however, recent planting projects in the local area have shown that a natural shore- line can actually be quite beautiful. Deep rooted plants and trees also help to control erosion, a major problem for many shoreline properties. In most cases, a buffer of native plants is actually more effective at limiting erosion than a retaining wall and has the added benefit of discouraging geese from visiting and dropping "presents." At first, some people are resistant to planting native vegetation along their shoreline because they are afraid it will limit their access to the water. It is fairly easy, however, to design a yard plan that allows for a dock and a trail to the water while still keeping a healthy buffer along the shoreline. For sample shoreline planting plans and step-by-step instructions for doing a shoreline project, visit www.BlueThumb.org. For information on local cost -share grants to assist in shoreline planting projects, contact Angie Hong with the East Metro Water Resource Education Program at (651) 275-1136 x35 angie.hong@mnwcd.org You Got 6 4agnet ® Why? Did you notice the magnet in your April utility bill? Why did the City do this? The answer is twofold. The first is to remind residents about curbside recycling and waste disposal information. The second, people are having trouble finding Stillwater's government listings in the phone books. Guess where it is - in the St. Paul Yellow Pages and not in the local phone book. The City does not have any input on where the government listings are in the phone books, but the mag- net will make that information readily available to our residents. The magnets were paid for by a recycling grant that helps with our recy- cling program in Stillwater. "Town Meetings" Ward One Councilmember Robert Gag has held one "Town Hall Meeting" for Stillwater residents so far this year. Each event is an opportunity for Ward One residents to meet with him in an informal setting to discuss their needs and concerns. Each "Town Hall Meet- ing" typically lasts an hour. While the meetings are primarily in- tended for Ward One residents, the meetings are open to all Stillwater residents and business owners. The subject matter for each meet- ing is dictated by the residents who attend. Three other meetings are scheduled for 2008; Wednesdays, June 11, September 17 and December 17. Each meeting starts at 7 p.m. at the Stillwater City Hall Council Chambers. The Secret to Leisurely , ndsraping am• Warmer weather is just around _r the corner and its time to plan •{' spring and summer gardening projects. The Blue Thumb — Planting for Clean Water website, www.BlueThumb.org, contains a variety of resources for gardeners, including plant selection guides, links to local retailers, how-to manuals and garden blueprints. You can also contact the Washington Conservation District (651-275-1136) to schedule a free site visit with a landscape ecologist who can help you develop a landscaping plan to beautify your yard and protect natural resources. What is a Rain garden? A rain garden is a beautiful landscaping addition to a home or business. Rain gardens capture water from roofs, streets and driveways during storms, and briefly hold the water until it is absorbed by the soil. By helping the water soak into the ground, rain gardens prevent pollution to nearby lakes and rivers and ensure a steady supply of water to our wells and aquifers. If you are interested in learning how to install a rain garden at your home, the Blue Thumb program will be teaming up with Metro Blooms to host two rain garden design workshops in Washington County this spring: April 26, 11:30 a.m. — 1:30 p.m. in Mahtomedi and May 17, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in St. Paul Park. Register on-line at www.metroblooms.orq, With years of experience under their belts and literally hundreds of rain gardens designed and planted throughout the Midwest, Rusty Schmidt, Dan Shaw and David Dods have created a guidebook which is colorful, entertaining and easy to use. The book ensures that virtually any homeowner in the upper Midwest, whether a novice or a Master Gardener, can plant a beautiful rain garden that will add visual appeal to the yard and help to prevent water pollution from stormwater runoff within the neighborhood. The Blue Thumb Guide to Rain gardens can be purchased locally from the Washington Conservation District for $17.95. Call Angie Hong at (651) 275-1136 x35 for more information or email ang ie. hog mnwcd.org Water Conservation 1 Home Household water conservation not only saves wa- ter, it saves energy too; energy needed to heat water, and to run appliances. MEET YOUR METER Your water meter is the best detective in the home. It can tell whether you have sizable leaks, as well as how much water various appliances are using. All you have to do is learn its language. Meters record gallons just as your car records mileage. Note these meters are never reset. To find out how much water you've used in any given period, just subtract the number of gallons used on your last bill from the current meter reading. If it's Summer time, turn on your sprinkler or irrigation system and watch the meter dial move for precisely one minute. Multiply the number of gallons times 60 for the quantity used per hour. Then estimate how long it usually runs. You may be shocked at the hun- dreds of gallons going onto your lawn and garden every week. Wait for a member of the family to step into the shower and follow the same timing routine. Check the volume consumed in one minute and multiply by the number of minutes a normal shower takes in your family. For leak detection, turn everything off carefully, so no water is being used anywhere in the house. Then check the position of the water meter dial for about 15 minutes. If it hasn't moved, congratula- tions! You have a relatively watertight home. But if it has moved, start checking hose connections, faucets and toilets. a City Storm water Permit A Stormwater (MS4) permit for the City of Stillwater was approved by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency on December 28, 2007. According to Minnesota Statute, all cities with populations greater than 10,000 people were required to submit a permit application in 2007 to operate their storm sewer systems. The application includes the submittal of a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP). Electronic copies of the SWPPP and the permit application are avail- able on the Engineering Department page of the City website www.ci.stillwater.mn.us under the heading MS4. The approved SWPPP covers the following seven components of the storm sewer system: 1. Public Education and Outreach 2. Public Participation and Involvement 3. Illicit Discharge, Detection, and Elimination 4. Construction Site Runoff Control 5. Post -Construction Runoff Control 6. Pollution Prevention/ Good Housekeeping 7. Additional BMP Requirements (Restricted Discharge, Source Water Protection, Trout Waters) Steps are being taken in all of these areas to maintain compliance with the plan. City ordinances will be updated in the coming months in accor- dance with the SWPPP. The ordinance revisions will provide broader restrictions on what type of materials can be exposed to storm water runoff. Examples of what will be prohibited include oil exposed vehicle parts, grass clippings, leaves, and soil piles that could cause polluted discharge to enter the storm sewer system. If you have any questions about these upcoming ordinance revisions or about any other aspects of the SWPPP, please contact Torry Kraftson at 430- 8831 or lraftson @?ci.stillwater.mn us Conservii _ j ,Stillwa ter 's Shorelands Stillwater has many lakes throughout the City and protecting or restoring these shoreland areas is one of many ways to improve the water quality of our lakes. Vegetated buffers protect lakes, rivers, streams and wetlands from pollution, provide habitat for birds and other wildlife and beautify their surroundings. For this reason the City of Stillwater and local watersheds have rules to protect wetland and shoreline buffers. Below are a few general do's and don'ts for your buffer: Do preserve native plants along your shoreline. Native vegetation includes maple, basswood and oak trees, shrubs such as highbush cranberry and dogwood, prairie grasses and forbs. Adjacent to wa- ter, trees such as willows and cottonwoods thrive. There are also aquatic edge plants like cattail, reeds and sedges. Do give your buffer a helping hand by removing invasive species such as purple loosestrife, reed canary grass and buckthorn. Don't remove vegetation along shorelands; it promotes erosion from the bare soil. If the soil is left bare for even a short period of time, the potential is there for sediments to enter a water body. Do visit www.BlueThumb.orq or contact the Washington County Conservation District (651-275-1136) for information about cost - share grants to help you create a vegetated buffer if your shoreline currently consists of turf grass, beach or riprap. Don't mow within wetland or shoreline buffers. Traditional lawns may be an aesthetically pleasing look for a yard, but they provide few benefits to the shoreline and lake water quality. Turf grass re- quires maintenance (i.e. mowing and fertilizing), leading to addi- tional pollutants draining into the lakes and provides no habitat for wildlife. Don't dump grass clippings, yard waste or anything else in the buffer. Don't remove fallen trees, they provide cover and a resting place for animals and also is a good source of food for insects, birds and animals. Don't build any structures, clear land or create impervious sur- face within 100 feet of a river, lake or wetland without first calling the City (651-430-8820) to find out if buffer rules apply. Let Paint-A-Thon Help You! Volunteer teams will paint homes for low-income senior or dis- abled home -owners - FREE OF CHARGE - the weekend of August 2-3, 2008. If your house is in need of paint, but not major repair, Paint-A-Thon would like to work with you. You must be the owner and occupant of a single-family home. Your home and/or garage must be in Washington County. You must be over the age of 60 OR permanently physically disabled (if under 60). Your monthly income must not exceed $1633 per month (for one person in the home) or $2,200 (for two people in the home). If you would like more information or to apply to the program, call 612-721- 8687 x321. The application deadline is May 9, 2008. Peddlers/Solicitors Must Register at City Hall All peddlers/solicitors need to be registered through the City of Stillwater. If a peddler comes to your door, please ask to see their registration card. If they don't have one or you have concerns, call the Stillwater Police Department at 351-4900. The City of Stillwater is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from January 1 to December 31, 2007. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers' understanding of drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources. Source of Water The City of Stillwater provides drinking water to its residents from a groundwater source: seven wells ranging from 83 to 305 feet deep that draw water from the Indeterminate, Jordan, and Prairie Du Chien - Jordan aquifers. The water provided to customers may meet drinking water standards, but the Minnesota Department of Health has also made a determination as to how vulnerable the source of water may be to future contamination incidents. If you wish to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your drinking water, please call 651 - 201 -4700 or 1- 800 - 818 -9318 (and press 5) during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at www.health. state .mn.us /divs /eh /water /swp /swa. Call 651 -439 -6231 if you have questions about the City of Stillwater drinking water or would like information about opportunities for public participation in decisions that may affect the quality of the water. Results of Monitoring No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year. (Some contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year; as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for in 2007. If any of these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for, they are included in the table along with the date that the detection occurred.) Key to abbreviations: MCLG— Maximum Contaminant Level Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. MCL— Maximum Contaminant Level: The highest level of a contaminant that is allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the best available treatment technology. MRDL— Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level. MRDLG — Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal. AL— Action Level: The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment or other requirement which a water system must follow. 90th Percentile Level —This is the value obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the samples taken that had the highest levels. (For example, in a situation in which 10 samples were taken, the 90th percentile level is determined by disregarding the highest result, which represents 10 percent of the samples.) Note: In situations in which only 5 samples are taken, the average of the two with the highest levels is taken to determine the 90th percentile level. ppb —Parts per billion, which can also be expressed as micrograms per liter (ug/1). ppm -Parts per million, which can also be expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/1). N/A —Not Applicable (does not apply). Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL Fluoride (ppm) 4 4 Haloacetic Acids 0 60 (HAAS) (ppb) Nitrate (as 10 10 Nitrogen) (ppm) TTHM (Total 0 80 trihalomethanes) Contaminant (units) MRDLG • • MRDL City of Stillwater 2007 Drinking Water Report Range (2007) Level Found Average /Result* Chlorine 4 4 .2 -.3 .27 (Ppm) * ** *Highest and Lowest Monthly Average. * * * * * Highest Quarterly Average. Typical Source of Contaminant PWSID: 1820024 1 -1.4 1.18 State of Minnesota requires all municipal water systems to add fluoride to the drinking water to promote strong teeth; Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories. N/A .7 By- product of drinking water disinfection. 1.6 -3.4 3.4 Runoff from fertilizer use; Leaching from septic tanks, sewage; Erosion of natural deposits. N/A 9.3 By- product of drinking water disinfection. *This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results from the previous year. Typical Source of Contaminant Water additive used to control microbes. Contaminant (units) Copper (ppm) Lead (ppb) MCLG N/A AL 1.3 .45 N/A 15 6 If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Stillwater is responsible for providing high quality drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cocking. If you are concerned about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water,1 esting methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at http: / /www.epa.g )v /safewater /lead. Some contaminants do not have Maximum Contaminant Levels established for them. These unregulated contaminants are assessed using state standards known as health risk limits to determine if they pose a threat to human health. If unacceptable levels of an unregulated contaminant are found, the response is the same as if an MCL has been exceeded; the water system must inform its customers and take other corrective actions. In the table that follows are the unregulated contaminants that were detected: 90% Level Level Found # sites over AL 0 out of 30 0 out of 30 Typical Source of Contaminant Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. Corrosion of household plumbing systems; Erosion of natural deposits. Contaminant (units) I Range I Average/ Typical Source of Contaminant (20071 Result Nickel (ppb) (04/19/2005) N/A 17.2 Erosion of natural deposits; Discharge from industrial sites. Sodium (ppm) (07/13/2006) N/A 6.4 Erosion of natural deposits. Sulfate (ppm) (07/13/2006) N/A 16 Erosion of natural deposits. Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally - occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can pick up substani;es resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife. Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which can be naturally- occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Pesticides and herbicides, which may coine from a variety of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are by- products of industrial processes and petroleum production, and can also come from gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems. Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes regulations, which limit the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water, which must provide the same protection for public health. Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessari y indicate that water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1- 800 -426- 4791. Some people may be more vulnerable to c rtaminants in drinking water than the general population. lmmuno- compromised persons such as persons wwth cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV /AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk from infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. 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(30 wroimustif cn ,113 0 • 2:40-3:10 pm 3:10-3:40 pm Ho( :ey Series Group Le: ons at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Arena Office Phone: 651-430-2601 SUMMER 2008 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (COST: $65.00 per session) (DATES: JUNE: i 1, 18, 25 JULY: 2, 9, ' 16 (Note Time Below), 23. 30) All kids should be past tots as a pre -requisite Hockey Skating 1, Hockey Shooting & Passing 2, Hockey Skating 3, Hockey Shooting & Passing 4 Hockey Skating 2, Hockey Shooting & Passing 1, Hockey Skating 5, Hockey Shooting & Passing 3, Hockey Shooting & Passing 5 *All classes will be at 4:10 and 4:40 pm on 7/16 Contact Doug Brady (651-430-2601) if you have questions. Description of Classes HOCKEY SKATING 1: Stationary Ready Position, Glide in Ready Position, Forward Swizzle, One Foot Glides, One Foot Inside Edge, Glide Around Cone. Agility/Balance: Two Foot Stationary Jump, Forward Squats HOCKEY SHOOTING & PASSING 1: Stick Handling: Stationary Stick Handling, Forward Skating with Puck, Forward Skating while Stick Handling, Backward Skating with Puck. HOCKEY SKATING 2: Circle Side Pumps, Control Stop, Control Turn. Agility/Balance: Two Foot Inside/Outside Edges. HOCKEY SHOOTING & PASSING 2: Passing: Stationary Forehand, Stationary Backhand, Passing While Skating. JlOCKEY SKATING 31 Straight Line One Foot Pushes, Forward Stride -Rhythm Skating, Forward Crossovers -Around Circle, Backward Swizzle. Agility/Balance: Forward Two Knee Touch, Forward One Knee Touch. HOCKEY SHOOTING & PASSING 3: Shooting: Wrist Shot, Slap Shot, Backhand Shot. HOCKEY SKATING 4: Backward Skating-C Cuts, Backward Glide -In Ready Position, Forward to Backward Turn/Mohawk, Backward to Forward Turn/Step Out. Agility/Balance: Stomach Slide, Jump over Stick HOCKEY SHOOTING & PASSING 4t Maintaining Puck Possession: Control Turn with Puck, Keeping Puck in Front, Keeping Puck along Boards HOCKEY SKATING 5: Backward Crossovers -Around Circle, Backward Stop, 360 Control Turn, Backward Crossovers -Straight Back. Agility/Balance: Backward Two Foot Jump, Backward Two Knee Touch HOCKEY SHOOTING & PASSING 5: Gaining Puck Possession: Taking Control of Opposition along Boards, Taking Control of Opposition While Moving. q l��°�ISr� AP MI e,SON Op I,c t:not 5 00 Per Session / 8 Weeks / Half Hour Group Lesson / Includes: 10 Public Skating Passes. All Classes will be held at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, unless otherwise noted. You must pass the level Prior to advancing to the next level. Class Ratios are one Instructor to every 11 Skaters. Testing will be held the last day of each class (Awards for all Skaters). *You must be 15 Years Old + to enroll in Adult Classes. Skates. Helmet, Gloves, Shin Pads, Elbow Pads and Stick are required. Beginning Skaters (Boys and Girls) are highly encouraged to wear GOOD Leather Skates (Single Blades). No Parents allowed on the Ice (unless they are wearing skates & Volunteering with the entire Class). Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds, unless class is cancelled due to low enrollment. Skating Professionals will be available to evaluate the skaters class placement at Registration. Private Lessons Available - Contact Doug Brady, Skating Director. REGISTRATION (In Person!) St Croix Valley Recreation Center 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082 REGISTRATION BEGINS: APRIL 21 st Et 22nd, 2008 FROM 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Mailed in registrations opened at 7:00 PM, APRIL 22nd, 2008 - Receipts E-mailed) Skaters Name: D.O.B. _ Age: Address: _ _ City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Check One: Returning Student ❑ New Student 0 $65.00 Wednesday Class Title: Time: 2nd Choice: $25.00 Riedell Skate Rental for all 8 classes! Skaters shoe size: _ Check One: Figure 0 Hockey ❑ COME JOIN THE FUN! Lean to Skate/Hockey St. t-up Group Lessons at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center Arena Office Phone: 651-430-2601 SUMMER 2008 WEDNESDAY EVENINGS (COST: $65.00 per session) 3:45-4:15 pm 4:15.4:45 pm 4:45-5:15 pm 5:15-5:45 pm (DATES: JUNE: 11, 18, 25 JULY: 2, 9, *16 (Note Time Below), 23, 30) TOTS, TOTS, Pre -Alpha, Pre -Alpha, Alpha, Beta, *Beginning Freestyle, *Int. Freestyle TOTS, TOTS, Pre -Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, *Adv. Freestyle, *High Test Freestyle TOTS, TOTS, Pre -Alpha, Pre -Alpha, Alpha, Beta TOTS, Pre -Alpha, Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta *Beginning Freestyle & Intermediate Freestyle class will be at 5:20 pm on 7/16 *Advanced I'r estyle & High Test Freestyle will be at 5:50 pm on 7/16 Contact Doug Brady (651-430-2601) if you have questions. Description of Classes TOTS: Pre -Alpha: Alpha: Beta: Gamma: Delta: 3 1/2 - 6 Years Old. Just Starting, Basic Skills. 1 Foot Glides, Backward Skating, Stronger Basic Skills. Forward Crossovers, Forward Stroking, Snowplow Stop. Backward Crossovers, Backward Stroking, T-Stops. Outside 1 Foot Three Turns, Mohawks, 2 Foot Hockey Stop. Inside 1 Foot Three Turns, Forward Edges, Bunny Hops, Lunge. Freestyle Class Descriptions (Testing: The Skater must first pass these elements, prior to moving to the next level. NO Program req.) Beginning Freestyle: Intermediate Freestyle: Advanced Freestyle: High Test Freestyle: Waltz Jump, Forward Spirals, 2 Foot Spin, Back Edges, 1/2 Flip, 1/2 Lutz, 1 Foot Spin, Salchow Toe Loop, Loop, Flip, Lutz, Sit Spin, Camel Spin, Back Three Turns, Back Spin Axel, Double Salchow, Double Toe Loop, Camel Spin Combinations, Lay Back, Split Jumps Double Loop, Double Flip, Double Lutz, Double Axel, Triples, Flying Spins $65.00 Per Session / 8 Weeks / Half Hour Group Lesson / includes: 10 Public Skating Passes. All Classes will be held at the St. Croix Valley Recreation Center, unless otherwise noted. You must pass the level Prior to advancing to the next level. Class Ratios are one Instructor to every 11 Skaters. Testing will be held the last day of each class (Awards for all Skaters). *You must be 15 Years Old + to enroll in Adult Classes. Beginner Skaters are encouraged to wear Helmets. Beginning Skaters (Boys and Girls) are highly encouraged to wear GOOD Leather Figure Skates (Single Blades). (Hockey skates are VERY difficult for little boys - under the age of 6!) Please start little boys in Figure Skates - then transfer into hockey skates after 1 year! No Parents allowed on the Ice (unless they are wearing skates & Volunteering with the entire Class). Classes are filled on a first come, first serve basis. No refunds, unless class is cancelled due to low enrollment. Skating Professionals will be available to evaluate the skaters class placement at Registration. Private Lessons & Competition Opportunities Available - Contact Doug Brady, Skating Director. 2009 Spring Ice Show! (Skater must be in 2 sessions of classes, either: Summer 2008, Fall 2008, or Winter 2009 to be in Spring Ice Show AND/OR 2 classes during one session.) REGISTRATION (In Person!) St Croix Valley Recreation Center 1675 Market Drive, Stillwater, MN 55082 REGISTRATION BEGINS: APRIL 21 st Et 22nd, 2008 FROM 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM (Mailed in registrations opened at 7:00 PM, APRIL 22nd, 2008 - Receipts E-mailed) Skaters Name: D.O.B. Age: _ Address: City: State: Zip: Phone: Email: Check One: Returning Student 0 New Student 0 $65.00 Wednesday Class Title: Time: 2nd Choice: $25.00 Riedell Skate Rental for all 8 classes! Skaters shoe size: Check One: Figure 0 Hockey 0 COME JOIN THE FUN! Saturday, May 17 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Mark your calendars! Get rid of your hazardous materials and old electronics. City of Stillwater Hazardous Materials & Electronics One -day Collection �t��_ r Recycle your household electronics and other household hazardous materials for free. Electronics accepted Computers Computer monitors Peripherals (keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) Printers TVs DVD & VCR Players Fax Machines Hazardous materials accepted Household products Cleaners Fluorescent bulbs Mercury thermometers Lily Lake Ice Arena 1208 S. Greeley S Lawn and garden products Herbicides Insecticides Paint Hobby/recreation products Thinners and solvents Fire extinguishers Fireworks Automotive products Lighter fluid Brake fluid Propane tanks Driveway/garage Rechargeable batteries sealers Used cooking oil Used oil and filters ILO F 194 ft Questions about accepted items? Call 651-430-6655 ar-round disposal for hazardous aterials an electronics Hazardous Materials Collection Site * 1900 Hadley Avenue N. in Oakdale Tuesdays: 12 p.m. — 7 p.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's & other major holidays Free hazardous materials drop-off for residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey counties. Proof of County residency, such as a driver's license, is required. mire Hazardous materials accepted Household products Cleaners Fluorescent bulbs Mercury thermometers Paint Thinners and solvents Automotive products Brake fluid Driveway/garage sealers Used oil and filters Items not accepted Appliances Asbestos Business waste Construction waste Lawn and garden products Herbicides Insecticides Hobby/recreation products Fire extinguishers Fireworks Lighter fluid Propane tanks Rechargeable batteries Used cooking oil Explosives Medical waste, including needles Tires Trash Treated wood Yard waste Check out the jel Free paint, automotive products, Reuse Room cleaners, and other products. Residents only, 18+. Electronics Recycling See map CRT Processing, LLC 3350 Granada, Suite 150 Oakdale Tues: 12 p.m. - 5 p.m. Thurs: 9 a.m. 3 p.m. * Hazardous Materials Collection Site Sat: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. Electronics Accepted Computers Computer monitors Peripherals (keyboards, mice, speakers, etc.) Printers TVs DVD & VCR Players Fax Machines Washington --County Questions? Call 651-430-6655. Information is just a click away www.co.washington.mn.us/publichealth F. IIMARY ELECTIC V INFORMATION Questions - Contact City Hall - 651-430-8800 Primary Election The Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, September 9, 2008. Deadline for preregistration prior to the Primary Election is August 19, 2008 @ 5:00 p.m. This means if you are a new resident of Stillwater or if you have moved within Stillwater since the 2006 election you can register to vote prior to August 19. Any questions, please contact City Hall at 430-8800. If preregistration cards are not received by the City or Washington County by the preregistration deadlines new voters will then have to register at the polling place on election day because their names will not be on the Election Day voting rosters. Do You Know Where You Ote If you can't find where you vote on the attached map, please contact Stillwater City Hall, 430-8800 or visit the Secretary of State's web site http://pollfinder,sos.state.mn.us/ Registration Information Absentee Voting ote Absentee voting is available to voters for the following reasons ONLY: • Voter out of town • Serving as an election judge • Illness or disability • Religious disciple or observance These are the only reasons that entitle you to vote by absentee ballot. You may apply for an Absentee Ballot anytime, however Absentee Ballots are available: In Person at Stillwater City Hall: Primary Election August 8, 2008 - September 5, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (Monday - Friday) September 6 2008 (Saturday) - 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. September 8, 2008 (Monday) - 8:00 a.m. - 5 p.m. By mail: Starting August 8, 2008. Apply early so you can mail back or deliver your absentee ballot before Election Day. Plan ahead: You may call or write (City of Stillwater, 216 4th Street N, Stillwater, MN 55082, or fax (651-430-8809) to request an application. Applications are also available online at www.ci.stillwater.mn.us - under Elections. You can return your application by fax, but not your ballot. Absentee Ballots received by election officials after Election Day will not be countgg[ If you are not registered to vote or need to update your registration information, you may do so at your local polling location on Election Day. However, you are required to provide proof of residence when registering on Election Day. To register at your polling place on Election Day, you must have one of the following to verify your residence: • A valid Minnesota driver's license, learner's permit, Minnesota ID card, or receipt for any of these containing a valid address in the precinct • A current student ID card, registration card, or fee statement containing your valid address in the precinct • A student ID card including your photo, if your college provided a student housing list to election officials • A Tribal ID card that contains your name, signature and address in the precinct • A valid registration in the same precinct under a different address • A notice of late registration that was sent to you from Washington County • A voter registered in the same precinct as you who can confirm your address with a signed oath • An authorized employee of a residential facility where you reside who can confirm your address (the residential facility must have provided a list of employees to election officials) If you do not have one of the above items, you must provide both 1) a photo ID from the list below, and 2) a utility bill in your name, with your current address, that is due within 30 days of the election. Types of Photo IDs: Minnesota Driver's License Minnesota ID Card United States Passport United States Military ID Card Tribal ID Card Minnesota University or Technical College ID Card Types of Utility Bills: (due within 30 days of election) Water Sewer Gas/Electric Telephone/Cell Phone Solid Waste Cable/Satellite A. a+ ct .co 1L .� y __ N L A _. Z5 t N d �N C V 0I 10L VL Ey, « ++ C A 41ci N Ste. �' EQ 7 N 7 E 7 W N 7 °N m m '� '� w C �LL �:7 LL d LL d C J m j G1 3 W 7 n W 9 i3 O -O i3 r 0) N w r. 9 0 O E L .L 0135 C! 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Amazing as it may seem, the plastic used to make many bottles and jugs can re-emerge as an incredible array of products, including: • Clothing Fourteen 20 ounce soda bottles can make one XL T-shirt • Sleeping bags Eighty-five 20 ounce soda bottles can make the filling for one sleeping bag • Patio decks and park benches 96 one -gallon milk jugs can make one six -foot -long piece of 2x4 lumber AND THAT'S JUST THE BEGINNING OF THE STORY! Recycling not only decreases the materials going to waste disposal facilities; it helps keep our environment healthy. By recycling, you can: • Reduce energy usage Production of recycled paper uses 80 percent less water, 65 percent Tess energy and produces 95 percent less air pollution than paper production using raw materials. • Decrease greenhouse gas emissions In 2006, recycling of cans and bottles in the Twin Cities metro area reduced greenhouse gas emissions equal to taking 125,000 cars off the road. • Save natural resources Making glass from recycled material cuts water pollution by 50 percent. • Create jobs Over 19,000 jobs in Minnesota are involved in recycling. Materials for this article developed by the Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board. Visit www.GreenGuardian.com for more information. REUSE A SHOPPING BAG PAPER OR PLASTIC? When faced with a choice, how do you make the decision that's best for the environment? Ask yourself, "WHICH RAG WILL I REUSE? REUSABLE BAGS are easier to carry than pa er or plastic, can hold more items per bag, and make Tess garbage! DID YOU KNOW THAT AMERICANS USE OVER 1 00 BILLION PLASTIC BAGS PER YEAR? —1111F-111111- CHALLENGE YOURSELF Try to go at least one week without accumulating any new plastic or paper bags. If every Stillwater household took this challenge, we could eliminate over 118,000 plastic or 59,000 paper bags in a week. And remember, if you are buying just a few items, it's okay to go without a bag altogether. PAPER, PLASTIC or REUSABLE? THE BAG YOU CHOOSE DOES MAKE A DIFFERENCE! PAPER PLASTIC REUSABLE WHAT RAW MATERIALS ARE USED TO MAKE THIS BAG? • Used grocery bags • Recycled corrugated boxes Residuals from wood manufacturing Non-renewable petroleum or natural gas • Polyethylene . Polypropylene • Cotton • Other durable materials AT THE END OF THE BAG'S LIFE, WHAT HAPPENS TO IT? • Recycle curbside Biodegradable in g backyard compost Recyclable at some stores Not biodegradable The life of a reusable bag is quite long. Pass it on to someone else if it is still usable! WHAT % OF THESE BAGS ARE RECYCLED? 15 - 20% 1 - 3 % These bags are reusable and refillable. HOW MANY BAGS WILL A FAMILY USE PER WEEK? 4 grocery bags per weekly grocery trip = 208 paper bags per year 8 bags per weekly grocery trip (1/2 capacity of paper)= 416 plastic bags per year 4 reusable bags per year For information on how to recycle or dispose of just about anything„ visit the Washington County Website at www.co.washington.mn.us. Click on "Reuse, Recycle and Properly Dispose of Waste". J)679( ',i ;C-`n et A r! I 2008 D. a LICENSE APPLICATION Dog licenses are due by May 1 for all dogs over six months of age. The fee for each male or female dog is $10 (fee is the same whether spayed or neutered). Owners must have a current rabies certificate when applying for a license. The license is valid for one year and expires April 30 of the following year. For your convenience you can cut/fill out the application form, mail the $10.00 payment, current rabies certificate and form to City Hall. We will mail the certificate back to you, along with a 2008 license tag. A kennel license is required where four or more dogs over six months of age are kept. The $50 fee covers all dogs kept during the year. A special use permit is also required. When off the owner's premises, dogs and cats must be leashed at all times. Dogs and cats running loose will be picked up. The charge is $50, plus boarding fees if the animal is taken to a shelter. A ticket may be issued for repeat offenses. The Stillwater Police Department is enforcing Ordinance 858 which states "It is unlawful for any Owner to suffer or permit an animal to defecate on public or private property, without immediately removing the excrement and disposing of it in a sanitary manner." Violation of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor. Remember that "baggie" when walking your dog. Bike Licenses Bike License - Just bring in the completed form on the right or your bike(s) for assistance in locating the information. The license fee is $1.00 or you can mail in the completed form and $1.00 and the license will be mailed back to you. If you would rather, you can apply online at www.ci.stillwa#er.nin.us under "Applications & Forms for Permits, Licenses, etc." Remodeling or Major Construction? Road This_ Often times property owners or businesses take on major improvement projects to their property that require placement of construction equipment or dumpsters on a city roadway for a period of time. Property owners should be aware that in order to place obstructions in the city right-of-way a permit is required. A dumpster and other construction equipment parked on a city street is a hazard to the traveling public and should be clearly marked with traffic cones or barricades and reflectors. Prior to the placement of the dumpster or other obstruction, a permit can and must be obtained from the City's Engineering Department. The fee for an obstruction permit is typically $90. Your cooperation can keep the city safe and the neighbors happy. Head Start Head Start is a quality preschool program for children birth to five years old and their families. There is NO COST to families who participate in the program. Families must meet income guidelines. Any family enrolled in the MFIP program, including child care assistance, SSI and foster children are eligible even if their annual in- come exceeds the current guidelines. Head Start focuses on the child's physical, intellectual, emo- tional and social development while providing advocacy for par- ents. Head Start serves children and their families of any race, color, creed, national origin and special needs. It is fun, educational and FREE to eligible families. For more information and to obtain an application call the Anoka/ Washington County Head Start program at 763-783-4300. I CHECK ONE: RABIES INOCULATION: Male Date Female Expiration date Dog's Name Breed Color Age Owner's Name Address Home Telephone WorkTelephone Checks Payable/Mail To: City of Stillwater - Receptionist 216 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 BICYCLE LICENSE INFORMATION Date: License No. (City will Complete) Name (please print) Address Phone No. Manufacturer/Model of Bicycle Serial No. Color Description Boys Girls Owners Signature Checks Payable/Mail To: City of Stillwater - Receptionist ` 216 N. Fourth Street, Stillwater, MN 55082 ---... ...'Mlt1=11....... Garbage Rates for Seniors or Disabled • T Reduced rates for senior citizens and the disabled are available if no more than two people reside within a household and that the head of household is 62 years of age or older, or is retired by reason of permanent disability regardless of age. The senior rate requires the use and is based upon the minimum container (30 gallon) provided by the City's contractor. If you feel you qualify contact Waste Management at 952-890-1100, or questions please contact City Hall at 651-430-8800. Pay Online! Did you know that you have the option of paying online for various items such as: • Assessment Searches • Bicycle Licenses • Dog Tags (rabies certificate must be mailed to City Hall prior to receiving tag) • Maps • Parking Permits • Special Assessment Payments • Utility Bill Payments (also Automatic Payment available!) Trees Oak Wilt — Do not prune oaks between April 1 and September 15 to avoid creating wounds which attract the insects that spread the oak wilt fungus (the cause of a fatal disease of oaks). If oaks are pruned or wounded during this period (especially those wounded April 1 s' to July 1st), paint the wound immediately with either a tree wound dressing, varnish, or latex house paint. Painting wounds will keep them from being attractive to the insects which spread oak wilt. All oak species are susceptible to this disease. If you have an oak which looks sickly or suddenly wilts from the top down, contact the Forestry Consultant at 430-8765 for an inspection and management information. Landscaping for Wildlife Spring Seminar — On Tues., May 6, from 7-8 p.m., the Stillwater Forestry Consultant, Dr. Kathy Widin, will present a talk on "Landscaping for Wildlife" at the Family Means building at 1875 Northwestern Ave. in Stillwater, just north of Valley Ridge shopping center. This program will include information on the requirements of wildlife for food, nesting and shelter, and the native trees, shrubs, and flowers which can attract wildlife to your yard. Family Means has graciously provided a space for the program but the lecture is sponsored by the Cities of Stillwater and Oak Park Heights. The program is free and open to the public. Come and learn about plants and other features which can make your yard a haven for wildlife. Tree Planting — Spring is a prime time for planting trees in your yard. A couple things to remember when planting trees: pick a space with enough room (consider mature height and width of the tree and room for root spread (usually farther than mature width of the branches), choose a tree which is hardy to Zone 3 (Zone 4b or 5 if you are willing to provide some Winter protection), and make sure the tree is not susceptible to an insect or disease problem which will require a lot of maintenance. Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball of the tree (potted or balled & burlap stock), and only as deep as the height of the root ball. Set the roots on solid ground and make sure the top part of the root ball is even with the surrounding soil (a little higher in very heavy soil or poorly drained areas). Backfill with original soil or add amendments only up to 1/3 of the backfill soil. After backfilling the planting hole, water the roots well and cover with 4 inches of wood chip mulch. Water the tree well once per week from May to mid -October, depending on rainfall, the first two seasons, and during hot, dry periods after the first two years. Some suggestions for ornamental trees are: Star Magnolia, "Prairie Fire" flowering crabapple and Japanese tree lilac. Shade trees which perform well in the St. Croix Valley are: "Autumn Blaze" maple, red maple, American basswood, thornless honeylocust, river birch and all native oak varieties. Evergreens which do well here are: "Black Hills" white spruce, Norway spruce, red pine, white pine, concolor fir, and Fraser fir. Tree Problems? — If you have a problem with a tree or shrub, such as insects, diseases, site factors, or just want to have a plant identified, call Dr. Kathy Widin, the Forestry Consultant, at 430-8765 (voicemail). She can either answer your question over the phone or make an appointment for a site visit. Dr. Widin is also available to meet with neighborhood groups regarding tree and shrub management in yards and natural areas. This service is paid for by the City of Stillwater. Waterrn m 1. Morning is the best time to water most lawn areas and the earlier the better. As the sun rises so does the mercury, after about 10 a.m. heat steals moisture from your lawn through evaporation. When you water EARLY, you can water LESS because more of the water is absorbed into your lawn. You can save time and money when you water at day break. 2. Watering during the heat of the day can actually harm your lawn. 4 "Scald" or "burn" damage occurs when hot sunlight hits water droplets that cling to the blades. The tiny droplets imitate powerful, miniature magnifying glasses. At night, cool, moist conditions create an ideal environment for lawn diseases to develop. Grass blades watered in the morning dry off quickly, making it harder for disease habitat to flourish. 3. Don't drizzle. A light sprinkling is the LEAST EFFECTIVE method of watering. In fact, it can damage your lawn. A good soaking gets to the "roots" of the problem by encouraging deep, solid root growth. Lawns without deep root growth are less drought resistant and more prone to winter kill. 4. Water only when your lawn needs it You don't have to water on a set schedule. Water only when the grass or plants show signs of needing it. To test whether or not your lawn needs a soaking, step on the grass. If it springs back up, you don't need to water. If it stays flat, it's time to water again. The earlier in the morning the better. Faring Ford esure ? Call or email the Washington County HRA TODAY for FREE Counseling and Lender Advocacy Services at 651-458-0936 ext. 553 or kjohnson@whcra.com 651-458-0936 ext. 551 or pyang@whcra.com The Washington County Housing and Redevelopment Authority and its Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Program provides FREE counseling services to homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes. Our objective is to assist homeowners in avoiding foreclosure, stay in their homes and remain part of their communities. We work with homeowners to assess their immediate needs and look at options to prevent foreclosure. What should you do? Don't give up! Don't procrastinate! The longer you wait, the less options you have! • Organize your finances, reduce expenses and save money • Communicate with your lender • Don't agree to something you can't afford • Protect your equity and beware of predatory lenders • Contact a Mortgage Foreclosure Prevention Counselor for help in determining your best options. 4th of July Firework Stillwater has been designated the site for the "State of Minnesota's Official July 4 Celebration Honoring Minnesota's 150th Anniversary of Statehood" - Festivities will include the St. Croix Jazz Orchestra (Pioneer Park at 7 p.m.) - Dakota Valley Pops Orchestra (Lowell Park at 7 p.m.) - Military Flyovers - TBA and Fireworks at 10 p.m. (simulcast on KLBB - 1220 - AM Radio). Lumberjack Days To Be Held July 23 - July 27 ...... 13. contribution Stillwater. Past activities of Lumberjack Days included the best lumber- jack costume, log rolling, fiddling, greased pole climb, soap box derby, water-ski shows, train excursions, vaudeville show and even a thrilling human torch dive from the Historic Lift Bridge. The celebration grew over the years and attracted crowds up to 45,000. The annual event continued for many years until the celebration outgrew its locale and the outbreak of World War II took many of the volunteers overseas. Lumberjack Days was reborn in 1968 spearheaded by a small group of Stillwater busi- ness people to promote civic pride and community spirit. Since pi. x1M.41 The kickoff to Lumberjack Days is Wednesday, July 23 and will end with "Thunder in the Valley XII Fireworks at 10:05 p.m. Sunday, July 27. This community celebration dates back to 1934 when it was called Stillwater's Pio- neer Celebration. It soon be- .4 ,„„ 1.0 came known as Lumberjack Days to commemorate the of the "fast vanishing lumberjack" to the history of Spring 2 08 1994, Lumberjack Days has been under the leadership of the Lumber- jack Days Festival Association, Inc. This year's activities include con- certs by: Wednesday starting at 8:00 p.m. 2nd Annual Lumberjack Days "Concert for Kids" Corbin Blue ($10 park pass required) Thursday starting at 5:00 p.m. TBA, Uncle Chunk, Martin Zellar (Free) Friday starting at 5:00 p.m. TBA, Soul Asylum, The Bodeans ($10 park pass required) Saturday starting at 1:00 p.m. Stillwater Band Showcase (Free) Saturday starting at 5:00 p.m. TBA, Al Jardine's Endless Summer Band, Boz Scaggs ($10 park pass required) Sunday starting at 7:00 p.m. Stillwater High School Jazz Band and ABBA Mania (Free) Other events include: The Grand Parade (Sunday at 1:00 p.m.) Dock Dogs & Iron JackWorld Championships; Freight House Road Races at Lumberjack Days (10 Mile and 5k walk /run, Kids One Mile Run, 1/2K Toddler Trot); Bike & Skate Demonstrations; Disney Party Patrol; Pan- cake Breakfast; Treasure Hunt; Coin Scramble; Kids Inflatable Playland; Kids Demonstrations; World Famous Magician and Balloon Artist; Splat- ter Sisters; Chess Tournament; Community Ice Cream Social; Video Ar- cade; Nascar Slot Racing; Cribbage Tournament; and of course Down- town Sidewalk Sales. For more information and a complete schedule of events call the event hotline at 651-430-9344 or visit the festival web - site, www.lumberjackdays.com After a long Winter, Spring is finally here! We feel the beautiful, warm sun, see the budding trees and bushes, smell the fresh, clean air, and touch the green grass. Many of us are anxious to spruce up our dormant yards. We start shopping for plants and lawn & garden chemicals. The lawn mower and hedge trimmer get their tune-ups. The Stillwater Fire Department would like you to be aware of some safety precautions to protect yourself and others. When using lawn and garden chemicals read and follow the directions for the use and storage. Some chemicals are toxic if inhaled, ingested or if they come in contact with your skin. Always wear proper personal protective equipment to protect your eyes, lungs, and skin. Some chemicals can be brought into your house, unknowingly, on your footwear or your pet's paws and may be Hydrant Reminder The Stillwater Fire Department wants to remind homeowners who have a fire hydrant located on or near their property that it must be accessible 365 days a year. Landscaping, foliage, flowers, etc. around the fire hydrant will need to be cleared if the hy- drant is not completely visible or prohibits easy access. Hydrant flushing will be conducted this Summer and Fall and any landscaping or foli- age in the area of the hydrant may be cleared or damaged from flushing of the hydrant. The Inter- national Fire Code, Section 508.5.5 Clear space around hydrants states, "a 3 foot clear space shall be main- tained around the circumference of fire hydrants, except as oth- erwise required or approved." harmful to your children, who spend time on the floor. Now you have that lush green grass growing. To make it look good you have to cut it. Before you do, walk the area first to see if there is any trash or debris that could get in the way of the mower. Wear full enclosed, sturdy footwear to protect your feet. When crossing gravel driveways and walkways shut the mower off so no rocks get sucked up and ejected by the mower blade. When using a hand mower, cut across the slope. When using a riding mower, cut up and down the slope. Use a type 1 or type 2 safety gas can when fueling the mower, to protect from a serious fire or explosion. If you have to tip the mower to work under it, make sure that the fuel cover is tight and disconnect the spark plug, if possible. Always keep others, especially small children, away from the area you are cut- ting. Attention Pet Owners Pet owners, while on public property, are required to keep pets on a leash at all times AND clean up after pets. Dog owners failing to cleanup after their pets have tarnished City Parks, right-of-ways and open space. If irresponsible pet owners continue to abuse the city's ordinance, the City Council can and is considering closing public spaces to pets. The Stillwater Police Department will be vigorously enforcing this ordinance. Violation of this Ordinance is a misdemeanor. Help keep our city healthy, and looking good. It's easy to do, just carry some baggies, and dispose of waste properly. Hazardoi _ Waste in Your Home Wondering what to do with some of the clutter that's been filling up your house and garage? Bring them to the City's Hazardous Materials & Electronics One Day J Collection Site in Stillwater for proper disposal. All you have to bring is proof of residency in Stillwater. The temporary collection will be held: May 17, 2008 from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at Lily Lake Ice Arena Parking Lot, 1208 S. Greeley Street Two different types of items will be collected on May 17th. They are: 1. Consumer Electronics. Only City of Stillwater residents (NO BUSINESSES) can bring their consumer electronics (computers & monitors, peripherals, printers, TVs, DVD & VCR players and fax machines) to the temporary collection for proper disposal. This portion of the collection is sponsored by the City of Stillwater through their waste hauler contract with Waste Management, Inc. 2. Household Hazardous Waste. Any Washington County resident — (NO BUSINESSES) - (with proof of residency such as a driver's license) can bring the following household hazardous waste items to the collection for proper disposal: Used oil, oil filters, antifreeze, other auto fluids Pesticides, garden chemicals, insecticides Paint thinner, solvents, gasoline Photographic chemicals Ni-Cad batteries (Rechargeable) Drain cleaner, other cleaners Pool Chemicals Propane cylinders Paints, stains, varnishes Full or partially full aerosol containers Driveway sealer, roof coatings Acids, bases Fluorescent lamps Mercury waste (thermostats, switches, etc.) Automobile batteries Any other poisonous, flammable or corrosive household products Washington County also operates a year-round Hazardous Materials Collection Site. The site is located at 1900 Hadley Avenue North in Oakdale. They are open Tuesdays Noon - 7:00 p.m. and Thursdays & Saturdays 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and closed on major holidays. Electronics are now accepted from residents year-round at the collection site on Saturdays ONLY. There is no fee to dispose of household hazardous waste at the temporary collection or at the permanent facility. This program is offered as a service by the Washington County Department of Public Health and Environment. If you have questions or comments about this program or need assistance, call 651-430-6655 (TTY 430-6246). Call the Washington County's automated help line number 430-6770 if you need help determining which household waste items are hazardous and how and where to dispose of them. You may also check out their web site at www.co.washington.mn.us/publichealth for additional information. Fence Permits The peak construction season is right around the corner. If you plan to construct a fence this informa- tion applies to you. The construction of a fence falls under the zoning regulations and requires a fence permit. Fences must be located on the applicant's prop- erty with no minimum distance required from the property line. Fences in residential districts are lim- ited to a height of 42 inches in the front yard and the side yard areas located in front of the home. For all other areas a fence is permitted up to 6 feet in height. The side of the fence considered to be the face (finished side as opposed to structural supports) shall face the abutting property. No fence shall be permitted on public rights -of -way. Additional infor- mation about fence requirements and for a fence permit application please visit the City's website www.ci.stillwater.mn.us and look under Applications & Forms For Permits, Licenses etc. If you have ques- tions about fences, please contact Mike Pogge, City Planner at 651-430-8822. With garage sale season rapidly approaching, the City of Stillwater would like to remind citizens of the regulations for garage sale signs. Garage sale signs are permitted, provided that the signs do not exceed four (4) square feet; are not more than three (3) feet in height above grade; are removed the same day when the sale closes for each day; are permitted by the owner of the property on which they are placed; and no sign is placed upon the right-of-way nor in parks or on public property or in a location that creates a safety hazard or blocks the view of entrances to streets or intersections. No more than two (2) garage sales per year held by any address in any calendar year; each sale may not last longer than 3 days. CITY DATA City Hall 216 N Fourth Street City Numbers Admin-430-8800 Building-430-8825 Engineering/Public Works-430-8830 Fire-351-4950 Library-275-4338 Planning-430-8820 Police-351-4900 Public Works Facility 275-4100 Sewer Billing 430-8815 Water Billing 439-6231 ■ Waste Management Questions on Service and Billing 952-890-1100 ■ St. Croix Recreation Center 430-2601 ■ City Web Site www.ci.stillwater.mn.us ■ Stillwater City Council Regular Replays of Council Meetings Wed. at 4 p.m. & Midnight Saturday at 7:00 p.m. Sunday at 5 & 11 p.m. Channel 16 ■ The full weeks schedule is printed in the Friday Stillwater Gazette