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Home My WebLink About1987 Stillwater City NewsletterIL U.S. POSTAGE 1 w a ter ., THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA STILLWATER RESIDENT NEWSLETTER - OCTOBER 1987 CITY OF STILLWATER PARKING REGULATIONS Snow is no problem if you know and obey the Winter Parking Regulations. All persons parking vehicles on streets and highways within the City of Stillwater shall park such vehicles according to the following system from December 1st through April 1st of each Winter season: Beginning at 12:01 A.M. on December 1st and alternating each day until midnight April 1st, vehicles shall be parked on that side of the street or avenue which abuts the premises, whether improved or unimproved, that are or would be identified by odd and even numbered street addresses. On the days of the month which are odd numbered days - (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29 and 31) vehicles shall be parked on the side of the street which residences have odd numbered street addresses. On the days of the month which are even numbered days - (2, 4, 6 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26, 28 and 30) vehicles shall be parked on the side of the street which residences have even numbered street addresses. Each day between the hours of 7:00 P.M. and midnight shall be a change -over period and the above provisions shall not be in force during such time. (This allows you to move your vehicle to the side of the street where parking is allowed for the next day.) Certain streets are designated as snow emergency romtes and are signed accordingly. Parking is prohibited on these streets altogether until the snow has been cleared. IT WOULD BE HELPFUL IF RESIDENTS WOULD PARK THEIR VEHICLES OFF THE STREET DURING THE WINTER SEASON. SIDEWALK SNOW REMOVAL The City Council is considering contracting for sidewalk snow removal services for the 1987 -88 Winter season. A public announcement will be made via the local newspapers and on Local Government Cable Channel 12 if the Council decides to provide such services. In the meantime, please be aware of the Stillwater City Code provision that requires all snow and ice to be removed from sidewalks (by the Owner of the property adjacent to the sidewalk) within 12 hours after the snow and ice has ceased to be deposited on the sidewalks. WATER USAGE RATE INCf Effective January 1, RESIDENTIAL RATE: Minimum Charge Overage Charge LEASE 19 the water usage rate will be as follows: = $10.00 per quarter. = $ 1.00 for each 1,000 gallons used over 10,000 gallons per quarter. COMMERCIAL RATE: $1.00 for each 1,000 gallons used per month. Please call the Board of Water Commissioners at 439 -6231 if you have any questions regarding your water bill or water system. PAID BULK RATE Permit No. 206 STILLWATER, MN. 55082 STILLWATER PUBLIC LIBRARY Have you visited the "new" library yet? If not, please consider doing so in the near future. The community once again has a library facility that we can all be proud of. In fact, a community celebration of the newly renovated library will be held at the library from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, November 21, 1987. Come and join the Library Board and library Staff in this celebration. OTHER LIBRARY NEWS Due to increased popularity, story hour at the library is now being held at 10:15 a.m. and 1 :15 p.m, every Wednesday. Story hour is designed for pre- schoolers. However, Mom and Dad (or grandma and grandpa) would probably enjoy the stories as much as the children - everybody loves a good story. LILY LAKE ICE AREA NOW-OPEN Just a remin er that Lily Lake Ice Arena is now available for open skating. Open skating is normally scheduled for Sundays between 6:30 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. and for Monday thru Saturday between 1:00 P.M. and 2:30 P.M. The charge is $1.50 per person on Sundays and $1.00 on other days. Skaters of all ages are welcomed. You say you can't skate? That is no excuse because skating lessons will be provided beginning in November. Keep an eye out for announcements in the Stillwater Gazette or call the Ice Arena at 439 -1337 for further information. NUMBERING OF HOMES AND BUILDINGS Several years ago the City adopted an Ordinance establishing a uniform numbering system for all principal buildings within the City. Generally the Ordinance requires reflectorized numbers at least three inches in height, at least five feet above the threshold and visible from the street. The reasons for a numbering system are obvious. Please inspect your home or building to make sure that you comply with the Ordinance. ****** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** FOR YOUR INFORMATION ****** * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** CROIX VALLEY TRANSIT LOCAL BUS SERVICE SCHEDULE * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ** Monday thru Friday South Hill 1 1 =111.1 56th Slate Water St. Ave. & 3rd SL Prison Paris Water and Croix Pick and En- and and Saturday South Hill Water and M yrtle St. Croix Mail 56th State Ave. & 3rd St. Prison Paris Water Pick and En- and and -ail 3rd Av. trance Orleans My le .A AM AM AM AM AM AM 9 30 '937 942 946 950 954 9 0_ 1 Q30 '1037 1042 1046 1050 1054 1059 P M PM PM PM PM PM PM 1 230 '1237 1242 1246 1250 1254 1259 1 30 '137 142 146 150 154 159 2 30 '237 242 246 250 254 259 'Via Raymie- Johnson Apartments SERVICE OPERATES MONDAY THRU SATURDAY EXCEPT ON THE FOLLOWING HOLIDAYS: New Year's, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and Christmas. WILRINS ST. NORTH HILL AREA s i 0 OLIVE ST. N ` sT POINTS OF INTEREST _ `AUpI 11LIORARY 1 GNlST PUT ST CR 21COTTAGES OF STILLWATER YINE ST. M.M."NO .11111111 = 1111 /lO O OAR R100! R0. MTC R1.94S STILLWATER STILLWATER CHURCHILL ST. O 0 Off — f B" COUNTY COURTHOUSE CROIXw000 .' v\ 6 IOIRAYMIE- JOHNSON APARTME . 21 T 121CROIXOALE APARTMENTS ; QIANDERSON WINDOWS = ORLEANS $ f u "� GARAGE P H CURVE CREST 32.0 IT p 3 TOWER OR. SLV O. gds 4 ■ MG.- 23 a MTC Ai.12 AOTH STTw Wl Monday thru Friday North Hill Oak - Water Olive- ridge Church Water and and Croix -hill and xVia Croixwood to Northland to Sunrise to Croixwood. September thru May ONLY. ORLEANS ST. S SOUTH HILL ki AREA lT. U DRIVEWAY s 10 OAK PARK HEIGHTS W SSJH Si, < < S o i o z ° o o s u o o ° Saturday _ North Hill S6TN S T.vmiiiIIQ t2 i zrN AvE. 13 z BAYPORT 2RO Avl.s, o s FARE INFORMATION Adult Fare: Off -Peak/ 'Peak All rides ....... ............................... S.60 S.75 *Peak hours - Monday - Friday 6 -9 AM and 3:30 -6:30 PM. Please have exact fare ready. Drivers carry no change. For route and schedule Information: call Washington County Human Services al 777.5222. Northland Avenue is served September through May ONLY. Schedule subject to change. CHANGE IN SOLID WASTE PICK -UP SCHEDULE Pick -up schedules for Thanksgiving and Christmas will be as follows: THANKSGIVING O-RISM. Sunday Nov 22 All of Mondays route and Tuesday's route east of l3'eeley Street, Monday Dec 21 All Monday's route and Tuesday's - route east of Greeley St. Monday Nov 23 Tuesday's route vest of 0 all of Croixwood and the renainder Tuesday Dec 22 Tuesday's route west of Greeley, all of Croixwood and the of Wednesday's route to Brick and Olive Streets. reminder of Wednesday's route to Brick and Olive Streets. Tuesday Nov 24 The remainder of Wednesday's route and all of Thu -sday's route. Wednesday Dec 23 The reminder of Wednesday's route and all of Trxrsday's route. Tdnrsday Nov 26 and Friday Nov. 27 No pick -up service. Tlxrsday Dec 24 All of Friday's route. Friday Dec 25 No pick -Lq service. Oak- Water Olive ridge Church Water and and Croix -bill and R This saTte schedule will be follaAed for the weeds of Nov Years Day. S A. 21COTTAGES OF STILLWATER V 'Iw j � a ]ICUB FOODS DOWNTOWN AISHOPPING CENTER STILLWATER SIrOWNNOM 61LILY LAKE ARENA FKAKEVIEW HOSPITAL f B" COUNTY COURTHOUSE 91ST. CROIX MALL IOIRAYMIE- JOHNSON APARTME IIISTATE PRISON 121CROIXOALE APARTMENTS _ SURLINGT ON Sr, QIANDERSON WINDOWS RVia 62nd Street North to Osgood to Orleans to 3rd Street. 'Via Raymie- Johnson Apartments. U.S. POSTAGE ter l S ' 006 �� a z THI IRTHPLAFED F MINNESOTA PAID BULK RATE Permit No. 206 S.TILLWATER,MN. 55082 STILLWATER RESIDBIT NEWSLETTER - AUGUST 1987 KNOW YOUR LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS The following is a listing of the members of the various Boards /Commissions that assist the City Council in the operation of City government. The members serve without compensation and are often asked to help resolve complex and controversial issues. Call them if you have a question or message to convey. The City greatly appreciates their service to the community. LIBRARY BOARD Susan Doe 439 -5683 Chuck Hoffman 439 -7757 Jean Simonet 439 -4651 Lois Welshons 439 -6478 Jean Morse 439 -5136 Raymond 0. Marshall 439 -3388 Donald Hansen 439 -3100 W. Ves. Childs 439 -1385 Jane Dickinson Cass - PARKS AND REC REATION BOARD James Swanson 439 -1639 Duane Nelson 439 -2995 John Benson 439 -1504 Thomas Thoreson 439 -6578 Linda Kluy 439 -9583 John Rahm 439 -7689 Wayne Wohlers 439 -7775 Frederick "Tom" Lammers 439 -1422 Jim Gannon 439 -1856 Alan Liehr 439 -9210 Councilmember - 439 -7730 Roberta Opheim 439 -2650 JOINT CABLE COMMISSION Ann o ovTc 439 -2658 Jackie Ulrich 439 -4837 BOARD OF WATER COMMISSIONERS Morrie Andrewsen — - 4-3T- -6097 Donald Jahnke 439 -3924 John L. Jewell 439 -1595 PLANNING COMMISSION Gerald Fontaine 439 -6519 Mark Ehlenz 439 -8697 Nancy Putz 439 -6815 Jean Jacobson 439 -5805 Dean Miller 439 -3679 Don Valsvik 439 -4750 Judith A. Curtis 439 -7730 Robert Hamlin 439 -3119 Councilmember - Jay B. Kimble 439 -2888 PORT AUTHORITY James S. O'Brien 439 -2146 Bob Thompson 439 -3404 R.J. "Barrett" Colombo 439 -4805 Erle Orff 439 -6272 Dean R. Funke Carol Paukert Mayor Wally Abrahamson 439 -5989 BROWNS CREEK WATER MANAGEMENT ORG. MIDDLE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT ORG. Mayor Wallly Abrahamson 439-59F9 Nile Kriesel 439 -7684 Mayor Wally Abrahamson 439 -59$9 Nile Kriesel 439 -7684 CROIXWOOD FIREPLACES A etter rom the City to all Croixwood Homeowners having a fireplace but who do not belong to the Croixwood Homeowners Association will be in the mail shortly. This Witter explains the options the Homeowner has regarding the use of his /her fireplace. This is an important letter because it pertains to a potential life threatening situation - defective fireplaces. If you live in Croixwood, have a fireplace but did not receive the letter, please call the Building Inspection Department at 439 -6121. The letter will then be mailed to you. (OVER) !!! IMPORTANT MESSAGE Effective August 31, 1987 leaves and grass clip s MUST be kept separate from all other household refuse. Any bag containing a mixture leaves /grass and other refuse will not be picked up by the refuse hauler: The leaves and grass must be placed at curb -side for pick up. (Note: Curb -side pick up applies only to leaves and grass and does not apply to other refuse. However, other refuse should be "easily" accessible). This new requirement has been adopted by the City Council in an attempt to curb the ever - rising cost of disposing garbage, rubbish and other waste material. The leaves and grass will be hauled to a compost site within Washington County rather than to the new Refuse Derived Fuel Plant in Newport, thereby saving Junker Sanitation and the City some solid waste disposal costs. GARBAGE RATE INCREASE All solid waste generated within the City of Stillwater must now be delivered to the Refuse Derived Fuel (RDF) Plant in Newport, Minnesota. This new plant is owned and operated by NSP. The counties of Washington and Ramsey have agreed to haul their waste material to the plant. The cost of this operation presently exceeds landfill costs and has, in part, led to an increase in the garbage collection fees. The new monthly garbage rates (effective July 1, 1987 are as follows: Regular dwelling unit $11.00 ($33.00 per quarter) Senior Citizen $ 9.85 ($29.55 per quarter) Citizens are reminded that the Senior Citizen rate applies to dwelling units where not more than two (2) people reside and in which the male head of household is over 65, the female head of household is over 62 or either is retired by virtue of permanent disability, regardless of age. City policy also allows for a complete waiver of the rate for Senior Citizens in the event of a financial hardship. If you feel you qualify for the reduced rate or the waiver of fees, please contact City Hall at 439 -6121. UNPAID UTILITY BALANCES Any arrears on your utility bill, if not paid by October 1, 1987, will be collected with your 1988 property taxes. A 10% penalty will be added to cover additional administrative expenses. WHAT'S NEW (or nearly new)? Have you driven around our fair City considerable amount of activity such as: Commercial /Industrial Development - Stillwater Dock Cafe Merrill Lynch Office Building Press -On Plant Expansion LDR Commercial /Office Building Woodland Lakes Hotel /Retail Minnesota Zephyr River Heights Plaza Oasis Office Building Ogren Office Building Laundromat and Office Building lately? If you have, you probably noticed a (East Nelson Street) (Next to Perkins) (Industrial Blvd.) (Curve Crest near Greeley St.) (Orleans St. & County Rd. #5) (Hwy 95 - North Main St.) (Hwy 36) (Greeley Street) (Greeley Street) (Greeley Street) Residential Development - Interlachen Hills (West Myrtle Street) Cottages of Stillwater (Orleans St. & County Rd. #5) Oak Glen (McKusick Lake Road & Eagle Ridge Trail) Brick Pond (Greeley Street) Other - Stillwater Public Library Renovation (North Fourth Street) Total Building Permit activity for 1987 (January thru July) is nearly $15.5 million compared to $12.3 million for all of 1986. Development of this kind should help keep Stillwater economically sound and still a great place to live, work and visit. 1 ter a® THE BIRTHPLACE OF MINNESOTA ST I LLWATE R RESIDENT NEWSLETTER - APRIL 1987 U.S. POSTAGE PAID BULK RATE Permit No. 206 STILLWATER, MN 55 082 WEATHER WATCH Minnesota is a great place to live!!....but we do have severe weather from time to time and we should be prepared. Parents: Know where your kids are and be sure they understand your emergency plans (you do have a plan - don't you ?). If you are driving, familiarize yourself with counties, towns and highways so you can interpret weather information as you travel. Stay near your radio, or take it with you, so you can stay abreast of changing weather conditions. SPRING AND SUMMER CLEAN UP - DROP BOXES The drop boxes will be available at the Old City dumpsite (County Hwy. 12 - West Myrtle Street) from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. on the following dates for Spring and Sumner clean -up: Spring - April 25 & 26 and May 2 & 3. Summer - July 11 & 12. The dates for fall clean -up have not yet been established but will be announced later in the year. The drop box service is included and Junker Sanitation, Inc. Therefore, the dumpsite. in the rate agreement between the City fees or charges are not collected at Also, just a reminder that Junker Sanitation will collect and dispose of drain oil (as well as other types of refuse) if put in proper containers. The drain oil should be put,in sealed or capped plastic jugs. Junker Sanitation collects drain oil during normal residential pick -up as well as at the old dumpsite on specified days. Please be prepared to show identification that proves you are currently a resident of Stillwater if you will be using the drop box service. NO DUMPING ALLOWED!!! The drop box service described above was established to provide residents with an opportunity to dispose of brush and other debris that is not picked up on regular pick -up days because of its size or volume. Unfortunately, some residents (and non - residents as well) find it more convenient to dispose of brush and other debris in ditches and ravines. This is a violation of City Ordinance and violaters will be prosecuted. It is also an insensitive and irresponsible act that need not take place in view of the service that is provided by the City and Junker Sanitation, Inc. CHANGES IN GARBAGE PICK -UP DAYS FOR HOLIDAYS: The following are the changes for garbage pick -ups for certain Holidays: MEMORIAL DAY - MONDAY MAY 25 - NO PICKUP SERVICE TUESDAY MAY 26 - ALL OF MONDAYS ROUTE AND TUESDAYS ROUTE ON THE EAST SIDE OF GREELEY STREET. WEDNESDAY MAY 27 - TUESDAYS ROUTE ON THE WEST SIDE OF GREELEY ST. AND ALL OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE. THURSDAY MAY 28 - THE REGULAR THURSDAY ROUTE. FRIDAY MAY 29 - THE REGULAR FRIDAY ROUTE. LABOR DAY - MONDAY SEPT. 7 - NO PICKUP SERVICE. TUESDAY SEPT. 8 - ALL OF MONDAYS ROUTE AND TUESDAYS ROUTE EAST OF GREELEY ST. WEDNESDAY SEPT. 9 - TUESDAYS ROUTE WEST OF GREELEY ST. AND ALL OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE. THURSDAY SEPT. 10 - THE REGULAR THURSDAY ROUTE. FRIDAY SEPT. 11 - THE REGULAR FRIDAY ROUTE. THANKSGIVING - SUNDAY NOV. 22 - ALL OF MONDAYS ROUTE AND TUESDAYS ROUTE EAST OF GREELEY ST. MONDAY NOV. 23 - TUESDAYS ROUTE WEST OF GREELEY ST., ALL OF CROIXWOOD AND THE REMAINDER OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE TO BRICK AND OLIVE STREETS. TUESDAY NOV. 24 - THE REMAINDER OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE AND ALL OF THURSDAYS ROUTE. WEDNESDAY NOV. 25 - ALL OF FRIDAYS ROUTE. THURSDAY NOV. 26 - NO PICKUP SERVICE. FRIDAY NOV. 27 - NO PICKUP SERVICE. CHRISTMAS - MONDAY DEC. 21 - ALL OF MONDAYS ROUTE AND TUESDAYS ROUTE EAST OF GREELEY ST. TUESDAY DEC. 22 - TUESDAYS ROUTE WEST OF GREELEY STREET, ALL OF CROIXWOOD AND THE REMAINDER OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE TO BRICK AND OLIVE STS. WEDNESDAY DEC. 23 - THE REMAINDER OF WEDNESDAYS ROUTE AND ALL OF THURSDAYS ROUTE. THURSDAY DEC. 24 - ALL OF FRIDAYS ROUTE. FRIDAY DEC. 25 - NO PICKUP SERVICE. NOTE: LICENSING OF CONTRACTORS The Stillwater City Coe requires that individuals, firms, corporations and contractors doing construction work for hire within the City be licensed. Licensing provides a basic level of protection to residents regarding insurance coverage and quality of work. If you are hiring a Contractor, or are a Contractor and would like to check on licensing requirements, please call the City Offices, Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 PA. at 439 -6121. PLEASE SAVE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE