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Tree City USA Spring 2015
Inside this issue: Changes to the City's Leash Law
The City of Oak Park Heights City Council has updated its Leash Law Ordi-
Parks Commission 2 nance effective March 1, 2015. All dogs and cats that are off the premises of
Vacancy the owner must be on a leash at all times and under control of the owner or
Police Department 2 another designated person.
Course Info
The updated Ordinance is posted on the Cites website. If you do not have
Report Streetlight 3 your dog or cat on a leash, you will be in violation of the new Ordinance.
Outages
Utility Bill 4 Also, when you are out walking your pet, please remember to bring a plastic
Information bag. Pet owners are required by City Ordinance to clean up pet waste on
public and private property. Removal and proper disposal of pet waste
Arborist s helps keep our City clean and healthy.
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Street 6
Reconstruction OAK PARK HEIGHTS SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
Identify Natural 7
The City of Oak Park Heights will be hosting a Spring Clean-up on Saturday,
Gas Leaks May 2015 from 7:`�o a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Oak Park Crossing a The Clean-up will be in the southwest corner of the former St. Croix Mall
Park Plan (Andersen Corporation) parking lot, 14167 59th Street North in Oak Park
Heights. Proof of residency such as a utility bill or driver's license will be re-
St. Croix River I I quired. Common items disposed of include appliances, brush, construction
Crossing Update materials, furniture, cardboard, scrap metal, carpet, TVs, and computers.
Rain Barrel 12
Sale Hazardous waste (such as paints, stains, oil, gas, pesticides, or other chemi-
cals from your home), tires, stumps, and firewood will not be accepted at the
Outdoor Storm 13 City's event. The Washington County Environmental Center will be hosting
Warning Sirens a one-day hazardous waste collection and document shredding service for all
Washington County residents at the Lily Lake Ice Arena on Saturday, May 16
Notes from 14 from 8:oo a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For more information about that event and
Public Works what types of items will be accepted, contact Washington County at 651-430-
Summer Park Is 6655
Program Schedule
If you have any questions about Spring Clean-up Day, please call City Hall at
Park Shelter 16 651-439-4439
Reservations
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Parks Commission Vacancy
The City is seeking applications to fill vacancies on '
the City of Oak Park Heights Parks Commission. -
The Parks Commission is a board of five members,
appointed by the City Council, who meet regularly on c
the third Monday of each month, typically at 7:00 pm o o
as well as on other occasions, when needed.
The objectives of the Parks Commission are to make
recommendations to the City Council, which will guide
the development of city parks, trails and related ser-
vices and facilities. Commission terms are three
years and run from January to December.
If you are a resident of Oak Park Heights and are looking for an interesting and rewarding oppor-
tunity to participate in development and governance of Oak Park Heights, please visit the City's
website to download an application packet or stop by City Hall. Applications are due April 30.
If you have any questions, please contact Deputy Clerk Jennifer Pinski at (651) 439-4439 or via e
-mail at jpinski@cityofoakparkheights.com.
Police Department offering Teen Parent Driving Education Course, June 18
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The Oak Park Heights Police Department in conjunction with the MNDPS will be sponsoring a
Teen Parent Driving Education Course — Point of Impact. The course is for parents of teens that
are getting their driver's license. The course will help parents understand the new laws affecting
themselves and their teens. The program will count toward the requirements to meet driver's
education and behind the wheel practice for your teen to obtain a license. The Point of Impact
program has an informational overview video that can be viewed on the Oak Park Heights Police
Department Facebook page. Crashes are 100% preventable, there is no such thing as a vehicle
"accident".
The Police Department will be holding the program at the Oak Park Heights City Hall on June
18, 2015 at 7:00 PM.
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Streetlight out in your neighborhood? Recycling incentive program
Your help in identifying street lights that are The City of Oak Park Heights has a recy-
not working is very important, as we rely sole- cling incentive program. The City awards a
ly on your notification assistance. Once City prize of $25.00 or a fire extinguisher and/
staff is aware of a light out, we contact Xcel or smoke detector. Residents participating
Energy immediately to help make sure the in curbside recycling are picked randomly
light is repaired in a reasonable amount of twice a month.
time. Xcel Energy Streetlighting Department
strives to repair outages within two business Recycling benefits the environment in
days of notification that the light is out or not countless ways: it reduces the amount of
working properly. To report a City street light natural resources used to make new prod-
out, please contact City Hall at 439-4439. ucts, it saves energy, it prevents water and
air pollution including greenhouse gas
If possible, have the following information emissions, and it reduces waste. This
available: means that the simple act of recycling in
your daily life provides significant protec-
tion for our environment and reduces glob-
• Property address and/or nearest cross al warming.
street to where the light pole is located.
• Whether the light is located on a corner, Thank you for recycling!
midblock, or in a cul-de-sac.
• The nature of the problem (i.e. light is out,
light is blinking, light is broken).
What's included in trash pickup?
In addition to the typical garbage and recycling pickup, the City also covers the disposal of yard waste,
large household items, and `white-goods' such as refrigerators, couches, chairs, desks, water-heaters,
stoves, dishwashers, dryers, etc. for single family residences and complexes with four units or less in Oak
Park Heights. In order to have these items picked up in a timely fashion, please contact Judy Tetzlaff at
City Hall, 651-439-4439, at least three days prior to collection day so that the special truck may be dis-
patched to your home. If you receive a bill from Tennis Sanitation for these additional services, please
call the City Administrator at 651-439-4439 as most, if not all, of these items are covered under the
City's contract, and you should not be billed. If you have a question about whether you will be charged
for the item pickup, please call us to ask.
Some items are not included in your monthly fee are extra bags of garbage not placed in your container.
The City's waste hauler, Tennis Sanitation, will bill you $1.50 per bag. Some other items that are picked
up for a fee are sinks, toilets and construction debris. You will be billed by Tennis Sanitation at a regulat-
ed rate as monitored by the City.
REMINDER!!
Waste pick-up is every THURSDAY. Recycling pickup is every-other Thursday. However, if one of the
six holidays—New Years Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christ-
mas—falls on a weekday, collection may occur on FRIDAY of that week.
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Go GREEN: Pay & View Oak Park Heights Utility Bills Online
Pay ONLINE WHY?
Help save natural
Go to www.CityOfOakParkHeights.com resources by vfeuving
1. Click"Pay Utility Bill" and paying online
2. You will go to our payment processor's website where
you should register and make your payment • Easy,fast and
secure
' • Pay immedfatefy,
Or CALL schedufe a payment
3= onset up Auto-Pay
1-877-886-7968(have your bill handy to provide your account number) . Keep costs down;
. " opt out of paper tiffs
A View Bills Online • PnOrec0ts,view
payment hrstory
Go to www.CityOfOakParkHeights.com and more
1. Click"View Utility Bill"
We accept... 2. You will go to our payment processor's website to register
3. You will get an email each time your bill is ready
@Check , a�.'��, VISA You don't have to pay online to view your bills online. FSH
First quarter 2015 utility bills
City Meetings Utility bills for the first Quarter of 2015 (January 1 —
(subject to change) March 31) will be mailed to residents in April and are
City Council: due May 9, 2015 .
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 Auto pay is available. With
p.m. auto pay, there is no need
to waste time writing and
mailing a check. Paying
Planning Commission: our utilit bill electroni-
Typically the 2nd Thursday at �� � Y Y
tally allows you to save
7:00 P.M. time and money on stamps
., and late fees. The amount
Parks Commission: x ` you owe on your utility bill
3rd Monday at 6:30 p.m. is automatically withdrawn
from the ac-count you designate on the billing due date
each month. You will continue to receive your bill so
Agendas and Minutes are post- that you know the date and amount to be withheld from
ed on the City's website: your account.
www.cityofoakparkheights.com If you are interested in participating, please call or stop
by City Hall to obtain an enrollment form. The form is
also available on the City's website, under City Infor-
mation, Forms & Handouts. Call Judy Tetzlaff at City
Hall, 651-439-4439, if you have questions.
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Tree City, USA 2014—Arbor Day Foundation
Tree Problems?
The City of Oak Park Heights has received the Tree City USA award for their
work with trees and tree planting, maintenance and education for 2014. Oak If you are an
Park Heights has been a Tree City for 32 years!
Oak Park
H e i g h t s
Oak Wilt and Dutch Elm Disease resident, and
DO NOT prune oak trees from April rt to July ist (high risk period). There is al- have a problem
so a slight risk of oak wilt being spread via insects to fresh wounds from July ist with a tree or
to Sept. 15th. If oaks are pruned or wounded 4/1-9/30 wounds should be paint- shrub, such as
ed immediately with latex house paint. It is best to prune oaks between Oct. 15th an insect or a
and Mar. 15th. Currently wilting oaks and elms (Dutch elm disease) will be re- disease, have
moved by a contractor hired by the City at no cost to the property owner. Con- p 1 a n t i n g
tact the Oak Park Heights Arborist if you think you have diseased trees on your
questions, or
property.
just want to
Emerald Ash Borer have a plant
identified, call
Emerald ash borer (EAB) has not yet Forest Pest First Detector. Do not Dr. Kathy
been confirmed in Washington Coun- move ash wood with intact bark from Widin, the Oak
ty. Check trunks and branches for "D- one area to another, to avoid spread- park Heights
shaped' adult exit holes and "S- ing EAB to new areas. If you would Arborist at
shaped' larval galleries. These galler- like information regarding insecticide 439
ies are under the bark and the bark injection to protect ash trees in your -4439 Ext.
may be cracked open over the gallery yard, contact the Oak Park Heights Ar- 11o6. She can
and wound tissue. There may be a lot borist. either answer
of woodpecker activity, particularly in your question
the top half of the tree, seen most Ash Removal: The City of Oak Park over the phone
easily in the winter. The Minn. Dept. Heights is continuing to remove ash
of Agriculture website has images and trees which are doing poorly, are inter- or make an
symptoms of EAB: go to fering with power lines, competing with appointment
www.mda.state.mn.us. Click on other trees, have storm damage, or are for a site visit.
Plants/Pests then Emerald Ash Borer. blocking sight lines along the street. If This service is
If you see signs of EAB activity, you have an ash tree that you think paid for by the
please contact the Oak Park should be removed, contact the Oak
Heights Arborist who is also a MN Park Heights Arborist. City of Oak
Park Heights.
Pruning trees
Do not prune trees during leaf expansion in May. Fruit and or-
namental trees should be pruned in late Feb.-early March. A good
time to prune shade trees is January. Avoid pruning trees during wet
periods in the summer and early fall, as spores of canker fungi can --
enter then enter fresh wounds. *** Hire a tree service if pruning
needs to be done on large shade trees.
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Street Reconstruction—Area D
In addition to the continuing roadwork related to the St. Croix River Crossing and Highway 36, the City
too will be undertaking significant street reconstruction work in Area D of the City in 2015 as shown in
the map below. Areas B, C & E were competed in 2014.
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STREET RECONSTRUCTION
Many of these streets are 40+ years old and are in need of reconstruction as well as a replacement of the
underground utilities that serve these areas. The Project is also anticipated to improve drainage and pre-
serve trees where possible but NOT widen any streets.
The City's Street Reconstruction Fund (funded through general property taxes) will be paying for approx-
imately 60 percent of the street costs with the balance of the street costs being directly assessed to the
adjacent property owner. This assessment is estimated to be $3,500 for the typical owner-occupied
home or approximately $40+/- per linear foot for a non-homestead property. Utility replacements and
upgrades are being funded through the various Utility funds, which receives its funding from water and
sewer utility rate charges.
As with any major street reconstruction, there are expected to be some delays, dust, noise, etc. The City
and its contractors will work hard to Keep these disturbances to a minimum. It is expected that at all
times vehicular access to homes shall be preserved. Should any questions or concerns arise, please con-
tact Eric Johnson at the City Hall at 651-439-4439 or email at eajohnson@cityofoal<parl<heights.com.
Additional pre-construction neighborhood meetings will also be held. Residents in impacted areas will be
receiving direct mailings about these dates.
At the conclusion of the Project, the anticipated results are to be quieter and safer streets, reduced and
better managed surface drainage, and more reliable public utilities for decades to come.
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Natural gas leaks
We often think of heat, hot water, and cooking when we consider the many
benefits of natural gas. Natural gas is reliable and safe as long as it is used
properly and the related equipment is properly maintained.
Prevent potentially dangerous natural gas conditions by calling before you dig
to avoid digging into or nicking a buried gas line. It also is a wise and effec-
tive safety measure to maintain gas appliances properly and hire a qualified
contractor to routinely inspect them to prevent carbon monoxide poisoning.
Learn to recognize a natural gas leak
It is important for you to know how to recognize potentially dangerous natural gas leaks, so use
your senses:
1. Smell: Because natural gas has no odor in its natural state, we add a harmless odorant to it
to help you detect a leak. The added odorant, called mercaptan, has a sulfur-like smell, simi-
lar to a rotten-egg.
2. Hear: Depending on its size and pressure, a natural gas leak may produce a noise that rang-
es from next to nothing to a slight hissing or blowing sound to a loud roar.
3. See: A leak also may cause dust, dirt or debris to fly, or create blowing or continuous bub-
bling movement in water. It also can cause a spot of dead or discolored vegetation in an oth-
erwise green area.
Know how to respond to a natural gas leak
When an odor is persistent or seems to be everywhere, or it seems to linger longer than normal
for your appliance's operation, these could be signs of a gas leak inside your home or with an
outside line.
Upon detecting such an odor, immediately get everyone out of your home or building, move a
safe distance away and then call for help. Because an electric spark can ignite an explosion, re-
member to follow these tips:
• Do not turn on or turn off electrical switches.
• Avoid using electric appliances such as garage door openers or telephones of any type.
• Do not start up or shut down motor vehicles or any other electrical equipment.
• Do not strike a match.
• Avoid open flames or other ignition sources.
• Move to a location a safe distance away from your home or building when the odor is out-
doors.
• Call Xcel Energy at 1-800-895-2999 or 911 in an emergency.
• Stay away until Xcel Energy or the emergency responders have told you it is safe to return.
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Oak Park Crossing Park Plan
The City of Oak Park Heights Parks Commission is considering three options for the park plan at the
City's newest park, Oak Park Crossing Park. The Parks Commission is seeking feedback from Oak Park
Heights residents as to which plan best fits the needs of the City. Please take a moment to review the
following plans and complete the survey on the next page. You may submit the survey via mail, or by
dropping it off at City Hall. Large format drawings of the images below are available at City Hall to view.
Please call City Hall if you have any
questions or would like further infor
mation: 651-439-4439.
` OPTION X (estimated cost: $880,308)
• Expansion of current parking areas
_ 0 Installation of a splash pad
• Construction of a four-season park pavilion
i0 New trail connection
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OPTION Y (estimated cost: $1,806,387 : , ( \
• Expansion of current parking areas
• Installation of a splash pad i� F E
• Construction of four-season park pavilion
• New trail connections
• New southerly trail connections i - �1*7
• New hockey rinks and pleasure rinks
Cover Park parking improvements
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• Two overlook pavilions
• One ball field and new parking areas
OPTION Z (estimated cost: $2,107,347):
" ,� - \ Expansion of current parking areas
Installation of a splash pad
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New hockey rinks and pleasure rinks
Cover Park parking improvements
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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
OAK PARK CROSSING PARK OPEN HOUSE
FEEDBACK FORM
Your feedback is important in helping to increase the quality of the City of Oak Park Heights
Park and Trail System. Please take a moment to provide us with your comments, questions, or
suggestions. Completing your contact information is optional but helpful so the City may relay
information back directly to you.
Name:
Address:
Phone Number: E-mail Address:
Overall, is there a particular Master Plan layout you find favorable? Please Circle One:
Option X Option Y Option Z None of Them All of Them
Comments on why you chose this Option:
What Element(s)of the Master Plan (any option)do find Most Attractive and Favorable to
our City?
What Element(s)of the Master Plan (any option)do you not like?
Other Feedback/Comments:
From:
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Mail to: Oak Park Heights City Hall
14168 Oak Park Boulevard North
PO Box 2007
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
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St. Croix Crossing Construction Update from MNDOT
The majority of Highway 36 roadwork was completed in 2014; however there are still some activities to
be completed this year. Beginning in March, you may start to see construction crews addressing minor
road work throughout the project area. Road construction will really get underway in April as the weather
improves.
Remaining work and estimated schedule for completion:
• Trails and landscaping (April-June)
All remaining trail, sidewalk and landscaping work
• Driveways and local road connections (April-June)
Modifications to many business driveways throughout the project and local road connections on the S.
Frontage Road
Work includes final grading activities and placement of remaining curb, gutter and top layer of asphalt
Business access will be available at all times
Communications staff will contact all businesses prior to the start of driveway work
• Road surfaces (May-June)
A final layer of asphalt will be placed on most road surfaces in the project area
Permanent lines will be painted on the pavement— called striping
• Hwy 36/Hwy 95 ramp (Late 2015)
The ramp from Hwy 95 to westbound Hwy 36 will be constructed in fall 2015
Traffic remains single lane east of Osgood Ave until the ramp is complete
Thank you in advance for your cooperation this spring as crews finish road work. We will do our best to
complete all remaining construction as quickly and efficiently as possible.
2015 bridge construction schedule
- Complete river pier construction
- Begin segment installation on land and over the water
- Complete approach ramps on land in Minnesota
We're bringing back the boat tours. In response to last year's high demand, the project will offer three
tours per month — an increase of one per month compared to the 2014 schedule. Wednesday tours will
occur from 12:30 to 2 p.m. and again from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Saturday tours will occur from 9 to 10:30 a.m.
Events are tentatively scheduled for the following dates, rain or shine:
Wednesday, May 27 Saturday, May 30 Wednesday, June 17 Saturday, June 20
Saturday, July 18 Wednesday, July 22 Saturday, August 15 Wednesday, August 19
Saturday, Sept. 19 Wednesday, Sept. 23
Go to www.stillwaterriverboats.com for reservation information and more details. Tickets are $10 for
adults and $6 for children ages 4 to 12.
Stay connected
• Visit the project website: www.mndot.gov/stcroixcrossing (Sign up for weekly email updates)
• Call the hotline at 1-855-GO-CROIX (462-7649)
• Like us on Facebook: www.facebool<.com/saintcroixcrossingmndot
• Follow us on Twitter @stcroixcrossing
• Stop by the office at 1862 Greeley St. S., Stillwater
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Severe Weather Awareliess Week, April 13-17
Communities in Washington County are susceptible to all different kinds of hazards! Because severe
weather can threaten the lives and property of Minnesotans at any time, April 13-17, 2015 is designated as
Severe Weather Awareness Week. This week is intended to increase awareness and education about steps
individuals, businesses, and families can take to better prepare for emergencies. Washington County will
mark this week by participating in the Statewide Tornado Drill on Thursday, April 16. Check out their
website for more information on how to be better prepared in an emergency and some interesting facts
about weather: www.co.washington.mn.us/emergencymanagement and look "Severe Weather Aware-
ness "
Rain barrel sale
Spring is nearly here and it is an ideal time to start thinking about
backyard gardening to get a jump start on waste reduction, garden- -}
ing and water conservation efforts by setting up a compost bin or rain ! kv
barrel at your home.
This spring, the Recycling Association of Minnesota (RAM) is part-
nering with cities and counties throughout Minnesota to bring resi-
dents affordable rain barrels and compost bins to Minnesota resi-
dents at greatly reduced cost. There are many economic and environmental benefits to using
rain barrels and compost bins, a few are:
• When you use a rain barrel, you will conserve water by using the rain water rather than from
the spigot (which you pay for).
• It can also help with storm water management on your property in conjunction with your
neighbor!
• It can also reduce storm water runoff, which can be a major pollution contributor to water-
ways.
• By using a compost bin you can reduce more than 25% of your waste from going to a landfill
which saves you money!
These compost bins come with a 10 year warranty, are made from recycled content and are ex-
tremely affordable. Compost bins are only $55 and rain barrels are $69.
"Our goal is to increase education about how easy compost bins are to use for the average per-
son. Organics recycled in a backyard compost bin have much less of an impact on our environ-
ment than they would if that same material would be landfilled. The methane produced by organ-
ic material breaking down in a landfill is a contributor to global climate change. Storm water runoff
from homes is also an issue. Minnesotans highly value our lakes and other waterways, using a
rain barrel to control storm water runoff is one way that Minnesotans can help protect local re-
sources," stated Maggie Mattacola, Executive Director of Operations for RAM.
RAM is hosting several rain barrel and compost bin distribution events throughout Minnesota
which includes one right here in Washington County. Ordering is open, and pick up at the Wash-
ington County Fairgrounds will be on April 24 from 8.00a.m.-8.00p.m. and April 25 from 8.00a.m.-
12 noon. Order online and for additional information go to: RecycleMinnesota.org.
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Things to know about Washington County's Outdoor Warning Sirens
• How many outdoor warning sirens are in Washington County? \
There are currently 93 sirens in Washington County.
• How are these sirens tested?
Washington County Sheriffs Office 911 Communication Center tests/activates all sirens in the
Washington County at 1:oo p.m. on the first Wednesday of the month,from March through Octo-
ber.
• Whose responsibility is it to maintain these sirens?
Cities/Township's that have sirens in Washington County purchases and maintains their own sirens.
(Please note that not all cities/township have sirens.)
• What are Washington County's policies detailing the circumstances under which the sirens would be sound-
ed?
The National Weather Service contacts the State Warning Point(Minnesota State Patrol),who is then responsible for dissemi-
nating all watches and warnings to Washington County,except warnings for conditions generated within the county itself.
• For severe weather warnings, outdoor warning siren activation in Washington County is based on the fol-
lowing criteria:
-When a Tornado Warning is issued for Washington County by the National Weather Service.
Sirens are activated for each Tornado Warning issued by the National Weather Service.
It is possible for a new Warning to be issued before a previous Warning expires.
-When the National Weather Service indicates sustained wind speeds of 70 miles per hour or more.
-When a City or County Public Safety Official(Police,Fire)requests activation due to imminent danger to life and/or proper-
ty. In this situation,Washington County also notifies the National Weather Service Office in Chanhassen.
• After a warning or siren activation request is received,Washington County Sheriff's Office 911 Communica-
tions Center determines which areas of the county are affected by warning: (Please note that some cities
chose to have sirens activated in north and south zones).
NORTH-All outdoor warning sirens located North of Io4:
Bayport Forest Lake Grant Hugo
Lake Elmo Park Reserve Lake Elmo Mahtomedi Marine on St.Croix
Oak Park Heights Oakdale Scandia Stillwater
SOUTH-All outdoor warning sirens located South of Highway 96
Bayport Cottage Grove Grant Lake Elmo Park Reserve
Lake Elmo Lakeland Lake St.Croix Beach Mahtomedi
Newport Oak Park Heights Oakdale St.Paul Park
St.Croix Bluff Reg.Park Stillwater Woodbury
COUNTYWIDE:
All outdoor warning sirens within Washington County
• For Your Safety
-Washington County does not issue an"all-clear"tone from the outdoor sirens.Such a signal maybe confusing to residents in
the event of additional warnings.
-Outdoor warning sirens are meant to be heard outside.When sirens sound,residents should always seek shelter and tune to
local weather information on radio,television,or NOAA weather radio for more information.
-When the sirens are sounded,they will run for three minutes and then stop.The threat of severe weather does not stop when
the sirens stop! Residents should continue to shelter and stay tuned to local weather information on radio,television or NO-
AA Weather Radios for the duration of the warning period.
- Many TV stations and internet sites also have tools that can send warnings to your computer and cellular phone. NOAA
weather radios are also a good tool to warn residents of severe weather,whether indoors or outside.
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Notes from Public Works
Locate Requests
Remember to call before you dig. Call Gopher State One Uniform Color • • "
Call at (651) 454-0002 or visit the website: for marking underground utilities
www.gopherstateonecall.org. Calling for a locate request
is easy and takes less than five minutes of your time. Af- )ro 'used Lscatiation
ter the initial locate request utilities have 48 hours to lo-
cate underground infrastructure. i empoi a t y '�,u r vey
Underground utilities are marked with paint and flags and
are universally color coordinated to represent respective Electric
utilities. Gay rail, Steam,
Warning signs of a leak: Petroleum
• blowing dirt or water, C-u:,7munication,
• pipe or cable exposed from erosion, Telephone,TV
• liquid spill,
• white vapors,
• dead vegetation, ecl wiled Water,
• flames, Irr±caation
• hissing or roaring sound,
• strange or unusual odor near a pipeline Sewer, Drain Lines
Spring Street Sweeping Park shelter restrooms
Spring street sweeping begins when all Oak Park Heights Park shelter restrooms typically
snow is melted and temperatures remain open at the end of May, but may be sooner if weath-
warm enough to prevent the water lines on er permits. Public Works will open restrooms when
the sweeping equipment from freezing. the vulnerability of possible damage due to freezing
Sweeping will likely begin in early April this water pipes has passed. Each park does have port-
year. able restrooms available for use when shelter re-
strooms are not available.
The City of Oak Park Heights is on Facebook!
"Like" the City's Facebook page at:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/City-of-Oak-Park-Heights/501816333214972
to receive up-to-date information on events, meetings, programs, and city news.
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2015 Summer Park Activities Schedule
All events are free! Look over the following schedule, and mark the dates on your calendar.
Please check the City's website for further updates on summer programming in the parks.
All ages are welcome to attend the activities.
Children under six must be accompanied by an adult.
Pre-registration is appreciated for the craft activities.
E-mail Gina at gzeuliCq.com with number of children attending and their ages.
June 9: Playful City Playday — Sand Art and other activities: Autumn Hills Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 16: Animal Talks Presentation: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m.
June 19: Family Movie in the Park (now moved to Fridays): Autumn Hills Park. Movie begins at dark
(approximately 9:30 p.m.). Popcorn/beverages available for purchase.
June 23: Craft in the Park—Fuzzy Art: Valley View Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
June 30: Craft in the Park—Crayon Art: Valley View Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 7: Kids Bingo in the Park: Brekke Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
;July 14: Minnesota Zoomobile Animal presentation: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 21: Craft in the Park— Clay and Sculpture: Brekke Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
July 28: Magic and Balloons: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m.
July 31: Family Movie in the Park: Autumn Hills Park. Movie begins at dark (approximately 9:30 p.m.).
Popcorn/beverages available for purchase.
August 4: Craft in the Park— Candle Art: Autumn Hills Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
August 4: Party in the Park:: Brekke Park, 4:30 p.m.
August 11: The Ridiculous Puppet Company Show: Autumn Hills Park, 10:30 a.m.
August 18: Craft in the Park — Mandalas & Mosaics: Oak Park Crossing Park, 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
August 21: Family Movie in the Park: Autumn Hills Park. Movie begins at dark (approximately 8:45 p.m.)
Popcorn/beverages available for purchase.
August 25: Craft in the Park — Surprise!! Come to the park for a surprise activity. Oak Park Crossing Park,
10 a.m.-12 p.m.
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City of Oak Park Heights Presorted
14168 Oak Park Blvd N, Box 2007 Standard
U.S.Postage
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 PAID
Twin Cities,MN
Permit No. 90100
City of Oak Park Heights City of Oak -
hts Spring 2015 Newsletter
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
PO Box 2007 Reserve a City Park Shelter
Oak Park Heights, MN 55082
Phone:65 1-439-4439 Are you thinking about having a get-together or a family reunion? The
Fax:651-439-0574
Brekke, Cover, Valley View, and Autumn Hills Park shelter buildings can be
Police non-emergency:651-439-4723 reserved free of charge for your event. The Autumn Hills Park Shelter does
Police Emergency:911 require a refundable $100 deposit. Oak Park Heights typically opens the
Office Hours: park shelters by Memorial Day weekend.
Monday through Friday
xcl a.m.le 4:30 holidays
Brekke Park is located on Omar Avenue south of the former St. Croix Mall.
excluding legal holidays
The park has a covered shelter building with restrooms as well as a tot lot,
MAYOR baseball diamonds, playground equipment, and barbeque grills.
Mary McComber:351-7879
COUNCILMEMBERS Valley View Park is located on Osgood Avenue at the edge of the city limits.
Chuck Dougherty:491-0419 This park has a covered shelter building, picnic areas, play-grounds and a
Mike Liljegren:351-2742
Mike Runk:439-5458 beautiful passive park area with trails, a prairie restoration area and wet-
Mark Swenson:270-5385
lands.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR
Eric Johnson Autumn Hills Park is located at 5697 Norwich Parkway off of 58th Street
adjacent to the Boutwells Landing campus. The park contains meandering
trails, trail access parking, and playground equipment. It has a 2,000+ square
Website!Visit our foot shelter, which includes a covered gathering area with a small kitchen/
• •. 3. serving area, men's and women's restrooms, and a water fountain.
You may use the City's online reservation form to reserve either the
The Oak Park Heights Brekke Park or Valley View Park shelters. You may obtain the Autumn Hills
newsletter Park Shelter reservation documents and information online as well. Or, you
is published by the City may call or visit City Hall anytime to reserve any of the shelters for your
of Oak Park Heights.
Comments are welcome. next event!
651-439-4439