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Tree City USA Summer 2018 Newsletter
Inside this issue: Oak Park Heights designated as a Tree City USA and receives
growth award
Goats and 2
Buckthorn Removal Oak Park Heights was named a 2017 Tree City USA by the Arbor Day Foundation
for the 36th year in honor of its commitment to effective urban forest manage-
ment. The City also received a Tree City USA Growth Award for the 5th year for
Plan a National 2 demonstrating environmental improvement and higher level of tree care. Oak Park
Night out Party Heights achieved Tree City USA recognition by meeting the program's four require-
ments: a tree board or department, a tree-care ordinance, an annual community for-
water Quality estry budget of at least$2 per capita, and an Arbor Day Proclamation.
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Arborist Arbor Day Foundation,
News in partnership with the
U.S. Forest Service and
the National Association
Utility Bill of State Foresters. Trees
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May 21,2018 Ceremonial Arbor MU11L11 anu i ree'.icy wra i ree riarwrig.
Programs wildlife habitat, among Pictured from left to right: Parks Commissioners Tony Weyer,
many other benefits. Hal Peterson, Randy Thoreson,Aaron Bye,and Judith Chirhart.
Summer Park I I More information about the program is available at www.arborday.org/TreeCityUSA
Program Schedule
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Buckthorn V. Goats
The City will be partnering with two private
property owners to attempt a buckthorn control
project in Valley View Park by bringing in
goats. Recent general experience with goats is
that they apparently prefer the buckthorn trees
and their green foliage and can be an effective
tool for initial clearing.
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Buckthorn is a very aggressive invasive species
that dominates much of the City's public and '°
private wooded areas and is consistently in
need of control and removal. Such removal and control is expensive and labor intensive. Over
time if not removed,buckthorn will crowd out other native trees, and forests will be lost.
Only about a half acre will be impacted with this effort and no play areas, parking areas or other
picnic areas are expected to be impacted. The effort is planned for July or August, depending on
final schedules. The goats, an estimated herd of 12-20, will be fenced off and tended to by the
hired contractor. We are happy to answer any questions and look forward to seeing results.
Plan a National Night Out block party—Tuesday, August 7
What is National Night Out? National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that
promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighbor-
hoods safer, more caring places to live. National Night Out enhances the relationship between
neighbors and law enforcement while bringing back a true sense of community. Furthermore, it
provides a great opportunity to bring police and neighbors together under positive circumstances.
This year, National Night Out falls on Tuesday, August 7. For more information on National Night
Out, please visit www.natw.org.
Why plan a block party? Block parties are simply a great way to meet your neighbors! They pro-
vide a casual relaxed setting where residents can meet, play, eat, and hopefully find similarities
that bring them closer together. Neighborhood meetings are great places to discuss business
and issues, but tend to be formal and less conducive to meeting new people. With a little effort
and consistency, a neighborhood of strangers can be transformed into a connected community of
families that care for each other and the overall health and vibrancy of their neighborhood. You
and your neighbors can actually increase the safety of your neighborhood just by getting to know
each other. You can exchange telephone numbers and keep an eye on each other's property.
Block parties allow for neighbors to come together and address key issues in their neighborhood
that need to be attended to. By working together, your group can successfully take care of prob-
lems that are affecting the neighborhood.
We hope you plan to have a National Night Out party on Tuesday, August 7. Oak Park Heights
Police Officers are available to stop by your party. If you would like an Oak Park Heights Police
Officer to visit your party, please contact the Oak Park Heights Police Department at 651-439-
4723 in advance to schedule. If you want to have your party at a City park, please contact City
Hall at 651-439-4439 to reserve a park shelter. Have fun!
2016 Water Quality
2017 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PWSID: 1820020
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2017 Drinking Water Report
Making Safe Drinking Water
Your drinking water comes from a groundwater source: two wells ranging from 290 to 310 feet deep, that draw water from the
Jordan aquifer.
Oak Park Heights works hard to provide you with safe and reliable drinking water that meets federal and state water quality re-
quirements. The purpose of this report is to provide you with information on your drinking water and how to protect our precious
water resources.
Contact Andrew Kegley, Public Works Director, at 651-439-4439 or akegleyAcityofoakparkheights.com if you have questions
about Oak Park Heights's drinking water.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency sets safe drinking water standards. These standards limit the amounts of specific con-
taminants allowed in drinking water. This ensures that tap water is safe to drink for most people. The U.S. Food and Drug Admin-
istration regulates the amount of certain contaminants in bottled water. Bottled water must provide the same public health protec-
tion as public tap water.
Drinking water,including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The
presence of contaminants does not necessarily 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.
Oak Park Heights Monitoring Results
This report contains our monitoring results from January 1 to December 31, 2017. We work with the Minnesota Department of
Health to test drinking water for more than 100 contaminants. It is not unusual to detect contaminants in small amounts. No water
supply is ever completely free of contaminants. Drinking water standards protect Minnesotans from substances that may be harm-
ful to their health
Learn more by visiting the Minnesota Department of Health's webpage Basics of Monitoring and Testing Drinking Water in Min-
nesota: www.health.state.nm.us/divs/eh/water/factshect/conVsampling.ht"
How to Read the Water Quality Data Tables
The tables below show the contaminants we found last year or the most recent time we sampled for that contaminant. They also
show the levels of those contaminants and the Environmental Protection Agency's limits. Substances that we tested for but did not
find are not included in the tables.
We sample for some contaminants less than once a year because their levels in water are not expected to change from year to year.
If we found any of these contaminants the last time we sampled for them,we included them in the tables below with the detection
date.
We may have done additional monitoring for contaminants that are not included in the Safe Drinking Water Act. To request a copy
of these results, call the Minnesota Department of Health at 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
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Definitions
♦ AL (Action Level): The concentration of a contaminant which,if exceeded,triggers treatment or other requirements which a
water system must follow.
♦ EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
♦ 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.
♦ 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.
♦ Level 1 Assessment: A Level 1 assessment is a study of the water system to identify potential problems and determine (if
possible)why total coliform bacteria have been found in our water system.
♦ Level 2 Assessment: A Level 2 assessment is a very detailed study of the water system to identify potential problems and
determine (if possible) why an E. coli MCL violation has occurred and/or why total coliform bacteria have been found in our
water system on multiple occasions.
♦ MRDL (Maximum residual disinfectant level): The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is con-
vincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants.
♦ MRDLG (Maximum residual disinfectant level goal): The level of a drinking water disinfectant below which there is no
known or expected risk to health NMDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contami-
nants.
♦ NA(Not applicable):Does not apply.
♦ NTU(Nephelometric Turbidity Units): A measure of the cloudiness of the water(turbidity).
♦ pCi/1(picocuries per liter): A measure of radioactivity.
♦ ppb (parts per billion): One part per billion in water is like one drop in one billion drops of water, or about one drop in a
swimming pool.ppb is the same as micrograms per liter(µg/1).
♦ ppm (parts per million): One part per million is like one drop in one million drops of water,or about one cup in a swimming
pool.ppm is the same as milligrams per liter(mg/1).
♦ PWSID:Public water system identification.
♦ TT(Treatment Technique): A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking water.
♦ Variances and Exemptions: State or EPA permission not to meet an MCL or a treatment technique under certain conditions.
Water Quality Data Tables
No.of
Contaminant(Date, EPA's Ideal 90%of Results Homes
tion Level
if sampled in previous EPA's Ac- Goal Were Less with Violation Typical Sources
year) (MCLG) Than High
Levels
Copper(06/07/17) 90%of 0 ppm 0.18 ppm 0 out of NO Corrosion of house-
homes less 20 hold plumbing.
than 1.3
m
Lead(06/07/17) 90%of 0 ppb 2.8 ppb 1 out of NO Corrosion of house-
homes less 20 hold plumbing.
than 15 ppb
Number of
EPA's Ideal Number of Treatment
EPA's Limit Goal Test Results Technique Typical
Contaminant MCL MCLG with E.coli Exceedances Violation Sources
Total coliform bac- TT N/A N/A 2 NO Naturally pre-
teria sent in the
environment
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Contaminant EPA's EPA's Highest Average Range of De-
Ideal
(Date,if sampled in Limit Goal or Highest Single tected Test Violation Typical Sources
previous year) (MCL)
(MCLal Test Result Results
Nitrate 10.4 ppm 10 ppm 3.3 ppm 2.90-3.30 NO Runoff from fertiliz-
ppm er use;Leaching
from septic tanks,
sewage;Erosion of
natural deposits.
Substance(Date,if EPA's EPA's Highest Average Range of
sampled in previous Limit Ideal Goal or Highest Single Detected Violation Typical Sources
ear) (MCL) (MCLG) Test Result Test Results
Fluoride 4.0 ppm 4.0 ppm 0.69 ppm 0.55 -0.75 NO Erosion of natural
ppm deposits;Water
additive to pro-
mote strong teeth.
Potential Health Effects and Corrective Actions(If Applicable)
Fluoride: Fluoride is nature's cavity fighter, with small amounts present naturally in many drinking water sources. There is an
overwhelming weight of credible,peer-reviewed, scientific evidence that fluoridation reduces tooth decay and cavities in children
and adults, even when there is availability of fluoride from other sources, such as fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinses. Since
studies show that optimal fluoride levels in drinking water benefit public health, municipal community water systems adjust the
level of fluoride in the water to a concentration between 0.5 to 1.5 parts per million(ppm), with an optimal fluoridation goal be-
tween 0.7 and 1.2 ppm to protect your teeth. Fluoride levels below 2.0 ppm are not expected to increase the risk of a cosmetic
condition known as enamel fluorosis.
Total coliform bacteria: During the past year one Level 2 assessments were required to be completed for our water system. One
Level 2 assessments were completed.In addition,we were required to take two corrective actions and we completed both of those
actions.
Total coliform bacteria: During the past year we were required to conduct one Level 1 assessment(s). One Level 1 assessment(s)
were completed. In addition,we were required to take zero corrective actions,but the issue was fixed.
Some People Are More Vulnerable to Contaminants in Drinking Water
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immuno-compromised per-
sons such as persons with 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. The developing
fetus and therefore pregnant women may also be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water. These people or their care-
givers should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. EPA/Centers for Disease Control(CDC) guide-
lines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and other microbial contaminants are available
from the Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
Leam More about Your Drinking Water
Drinking Water Sources
Minnesota's primary drinking water sources are groundwater and surface water. Groundwater is the water found in aquifers be-
neath the surface of the land. Groundwater supplies 75 percent of Minnesota's drinking water. Surface water is the water in lakes,
rivers,and streams above the surface of the land. Surface water supplies 25 percent of Minnesota's drinking water.
Contaminants can get in drinking water sources from the natural environment and from people's daily activities. There are five
main types of contaminants in drinking water sources.
• Microbial contaminants, such as viruses,bacteria, and parasites. Sources include sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations,pets,and wildlife.
• Inorganic contaminants include salts and metals from natural sources (e.g. rock and soil), oil and gas production, mining
and farming operations,urban stormwater runoff,and wastewater discharges.
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• Pesticides and herbicides are chemicals used to reduce or kill unwanted plants and pests. Sources include agriculture, urban
stormwater runoff,and commercial and residential properties.
• Organic chemical contaminants include synthetic and volatile organic compounds. Sources include industrial processes and
petroleum production,gas stations,urban stormwater runoff,and septic systems.
• Radioactive contaminants such as radium, thorium, and uranium isotopes come from natural sources (e.g. radon gas from
soils and rock), mining operations,and oil and gas production.
The Minnesota Department of Health provides information about your drinking water source(s) in a source water assessment, in-
cluding:
• How Oak Park Heights is protecting your drinking water source(s);
• Nearby threats to your drinking water sources;
• How easily water and pollution can move from the surface of the land into drinking water sources,based on natural geology
and the way wells are constructed.
Find your source water assessment at Source Water Assessments (www.health.state.nm.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa/) or call 651-
201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m.,Monday through Friday.
Lead in Drinking Water
You may be in contact with lead through paint,water, dust, soil,food, hobbies, or your job. Coming in contact with lead can cause
serious health problems for everyone. There is no safe level of lead. Babies, children under six years, and pregnant women are at
the highest risk.
Lead is rarely in a drinking water source, but it can get in your drinking water as it passes through lead service lines and your
household plumbing system. Oak Park Heights provides high quality drinking water,but it cannot control the plumbing materials
used in private buildings.
Read below to learn how you can protect yourself from lead in drinking water.
1. Let the water run for 30-60 seconds before using it for drinking or cooking if the water has not been turned on in over six
hours. If you have a lead service line, you may need to let the water run longer. A service line is the underground pipe that
brings water from the main water pipe under the street to your home.
• You can find out if you have a lead service line by contacting your public water system, or you can check by follow-
ing the steps at: Are your pipes made of lead? Here's a quick way to find out: https://www.mpmews.org/
story/2016/06/24/npr-find-lead-pipe s-in-your-home
• The only way to know if lead has been reduced by letting it run is to check with a test. If letting the water run does
not reduce lead,consider other options to reduce your exposure.
2. Use cold water for drinking, making food, and making baby formula. Hot water releases more lead from pipes than cold
water.
3. Test your water. In most cases, letting the water rim and using cold water for drinking and cooking should keep lead levels
low in your drinking water. If you are still concerned about lead, arrange with a laboratory to test your tap water. Testing
your water is important if young children or pregnant women drink your tap water.
* Contact a Minnesota Department of Health accredited laboratory to get a sample container and instructions on how to
submit a sample: Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program(https:Happs.health.state.nm.us/eldo/public/
accreditedlabs/labsearch.seam)
The Minnesota Department of Health can help you understand your test results.
4. Treat your water if a test shows your water has high levels of lead after you let the water rim.
* Read about water treatment units:
Point-of-Use Water Treatment Units for Lead Reduction(http://www.health.state.nm.us/divs/eh/water/f"actshect/com/
poulead.htrul)
Learn more:
• Visit Lead in Drinking Water(http://www.health.state.nm.us/divs/eli/water/contaminants/lead.htnil#Protect)
• Visit Basic Information about Lead in Drinking Water(http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead)
• Call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.To learn about how to reduce your contact with lead from
sources other than your drinking water, visit Lead Poisoning Prevention: Common Sources (http://www.health.state.nm.us/
divs/eh/lead/sources.html).
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Notes from the City Arborist
Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) Oak Wilt
Emerald ash borer (EAB) was identified in Wash- DO NOT prune oak trees from April Ist - July
ington County during the Fall of 2015. Check Ist (high risk period). There is also a slight risk of
trunks and branches for "D-shaped" adult exit oak wilt being spread via insects to fresh wounds
holes and "S-shaped" larval galleries. These galler- from July I' to September 15`h. If oaks are pruned
ies are under the bark and the bark maybe or wounded April I' through September 30th
cracked open over the gallery and wound tissue. wounds should be painted immediately with latex
There may be a lot of woodpecker activity, particu- house paint. It is best to prune oaks between Octo-
larly in the top half of the tree, seen most easily in ber 15th and March 15th
the winter. If you see signs of EAB activity, please
contact the OPH City Arborist. Do not move ash Hiring a Tree Service or Landscape
wood with intact bark from one area to another, to
avoid spreading EAB to new areas. If you would Company
like information regarding insecticide injection to
protect ash trees in your yard, Contact the City Ar- When hiring a tree service and or landscape compa-
borist. There are EAB handouts with images on ny for tree pruning, chemical treatment or tree re-
the Arborist's page of the City's website and cop- movals contractors are required to have a current
ies are also available at City Hall. Tree Worker's License with the City of Oak Park
Heights as required by City Ordinance 1307. A cur-
Leaf Spot Diseases of Trees
rent list of licensed tree workers can be obtained
from City Hall.
In wet spring and summer weather, fungal leafspot F
diseases can be common. These diseases cause round- Summer landscaping checklist
ed black to brown spots on leaves. Fungal leafspot dis- Use this handy checklist to keep your yard looking
eases can also cause leaf fall and leave trees thin or great all summer long:
bare of leaves. Some leafspots, such as oak anthrac-
nose on white and bur oaks, can cause the leaf edges U water lawns deeply and infrequently
to brown and curl, progressing to large blotches and
wilting of leaves. Most leafspot diseases are short-lived U Prune hedges and non-flowering shrubs
during the spring and cause little damage to trees and
shrubs. A fungal disease which can continue to infect
trees in summer and cause leaf loss on susceptible vari- U Hand prune spring flowering shrubs
eties, is apple scab on apples and crabapples. If choos-
ing a new flowering crabapple, there are many cultivat- U Keep all trees watered and nourished
ed varieties which have good scab resistance. L
Questions?
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 Lisa Danielson, the City Arborist at 651-439-4439 or via
e-mail at Idanielson@cityofoakparkheights.com. She can
either answer your question over the phone or make an ap-
pointment for a site visit. This service is free for residents of r
Oak Park Heights.
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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 viewvng
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
or set up Auto-Pay
1-877-886-7968(have your bill handy to provide your account number) . Keep costs down;
. ` opt out of paper bills
A� View Bills Online • PnOrece)pts,view
—_— —_ — t payment history
Go to www.City0F0akParkHeights.com and more
1. Click"View Utility Bill"
Vire 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
eCheck , a`'11H 3.
You don't have to pay onlne to view our bills onlie.
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Second quarter 2018 utility bills
City Meetings There is an outdoor utility payment drop box
(subject to change) located in the landscaped circle directly outside
the City Hall entrance. This will allow for you to
drive up to the box to drop off your payment ra-
City Council: ther than having to get out of your vehicle.
2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 6:oo
p.m. (during summer months, Utility bills for the second Quarter of 2o18 (April 1 —
the Council may only meet once June 30) will be mailed to residents in July and will be
per month) due August 9, 2o18.
Auto pay is available. With auto pay, there is no need to
Planning Commission: waste time writing and mailing a check. Paying your
2nd Thursday at 6:oo p.m. utility bill electronically allows you to save time and
money on stamps and late fees. The amount you owe on
your utility bill is automatically withdrawn from the ac-
Parks Commission: count you designate on the billing due date each month.
3rd Monday at 6:oo p.m. You will continue to receive your bill so that you know
the date and amount to be withheld from your account.
Agendas and Minutes are posted If you are interested in participating, please call or stop
on the City's website: by City Hall to obtain an enrollment form. The form is
www.cityofoakparkheights.com also available on the City's website, under City Infor-
mation, Forms & Handouts. Call Jennifer Pinski at City
Hall, 651-439-4439, if you have questions.
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Reducing the waste stream
Households in Minnesota are creating and throwing away more waste than ever. From junk mail
to excess paint to food scraps—it takes a lot of time and money to deal with all of this garbage!
Fortunately there's a lot you can do to reduce your waste at home. Besides, nobody likes taking
out the trash...
Reduce excess paper at home: A good portion of what you throw in the
b
garbage each day is paper. Much of the paper generated in our homes ,
comes in the mail. The average American household receives more
than 500 pieces of advertising mail each year. You can take action to r
reduce the amount of unwanted mail you receive.
• Households can significantly reduce their advertising mail by registering with the Direct Mar-
keting Association's Mail Preference Service. For more information, go to
www.dmaconsumers.org or call 212-768-7277.
• If you just want to stop certain catalogs, you can contact individual mailers and ask them to
remove your name from their mailing lists; call them or send your request by mail or email.
• There's also a toll-free number to stop mailings of credit card offers. One call to 1-888-5-OPT
-OUT will reach the major national credit bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union.
Benefits: Recycling junk mail is good, but reducing the flow of junk mail will conserve natural re-
sources, save landfill space, and save you time and money.
Buy the right amount of paint for the iob: Over four million pounds of excess paint is
collected at Minnesota's household hazardous waste sites each year. Before you
begin a painting project, measure the area first. Calculate the area to be painted
(height x width = total square feet). One gallon covers about 400 square feet. To
prevent paint for drying out, cover the paint can with plastic wrap, replace the lid se-
curely, and store upside down. Protect your paint from freezing. Use leftover paint for touch-
ups, smaller projects, or as a primer.
Benefits: Using either low VOC or water-based paint, stains, finishes, and paint stripper will help
keep hazardous chemicals out of your home. Using up paint instead of disposing of it is the best
method to deal with leftover paint.
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Reserve a City Park Shelter
Are you thinking about having a get-together or a family reun-
ion? The Brekke, Cover, Valley View, and Autumn Hills Park
shelter buildings can be reserved free of charge for your event.
The Autumn Hills Park Shelter does require a refundable $100
deposit. Oak Park Heights typically opens the park shelters by
Memorial Day weekend.
You may obtain the park shelter reservation documents and in-
formation online at www.cityofoal<parl<heights.com. All park
shelters require a signed reservation agreement. You may call w . v .,,,, -
or visit City Hall anytime to check availability and reserve any of
the shelters for your next event!
Anoka/Washington County Head Start—Early Head Start Program
The Anoka/Washington County Head Start/Early Head Start programs are FREE for eligible fami-
lies with children from birth to age five and pregnant women.
In Washington County, they offer center-based Head Start and Early Head Start Child Care Part-
nership. Their Head Start classrooms offer a four day school week for children
three to five years old. The Early Head Start Child Care Partnership sites in Wash-
MAR ington County are located in Stillwater and Forest Lake. They offer highly qualified
staff, research-based curriculums, parent volunteer opportunities, free meals at
school and so much more. To contact them, call 763-783-4300 or visit
www.accap.org.
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CLIP AND SAVE!
2018 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 gzeuti@q.com with number of children at- :
I ! tending and their ages. ;
July 10 - Craft in the Park—Glitter Globes: Oak Park Crossing Park from 10 am to noon
July 12 - Craft in the Park—Wooden Keepsake Box: Brekke Park from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
July 17 - Craft in the Park—Canvas Painting: Brekke Park from 10 am to noon
July 24 - Craft in the Park—Crayon Art: Brekke Park from 10 am to noon
July 26 - Craft in the Park: Autumn Hills Park from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
July 31 - Turtle Presentation: Autumn Hills Park at 10:30 am
August 7 - Magic Show with Brian Richards: Autumn Hills Park at 10:30 am
August 14 - Craft in the Park—Winter in Summer: Autumn Hills Park from 10 am to noon
August 16 - Candy Bingo: Autumn Hills Park from 6:30 pm to 8 pm
August 21 - Craft in the Park—Pillowcase Decorating: Autumn Hills Park from 10 am to;
noon
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Oak Park Heights Local Business & Development News
You've probably noticed the construction happening around town. It's been an ex-
citing time for the City, with a number of new commercial business having been
completed and a couple moving to new locations.
Welcome New Businesses:
Best Day Spa (Massage) - 14375 60th Street North
Shangri La Nails - 14725 60th Street North
Coming Soon
Holiday Inn Express - 5921 Memorial Avenue North
Royal Credit Union - 13161 60th Street North
If you are interested in learning about what is coming or happening, please call City
Hall.
City of Oak Park Heights Presorted
14168 Oak Park Blvd N, Box 2007 Standard
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Oak Park Heights, MN 55082-2007 PAID
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PO Box 2007 Election Information
Oak Park Heights,MN 55082
Phone:651-439-4439 Candidate filing is open July 31—August 14
Fax:65 1-439-0574
Police non-emergency:651-439-4723 There will be an election for the City Council for the 2019-
Police Emergency:911 2022 term on the November election ballot. Two City Coun-
Office Hours: cil Members will be elected on November 6, 2018. Candi-
Monday through Friday date filing is July 31 through August 14. Filing forms will be
8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. available in early July.
excluding legal holidays
MAYOR Potential candidates must file in person at Oak Park Heights
Mary McComber:351-7879 City Hall. Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to
4:30 pm. On August 14, City Hall will remain open until
ChuckkDougherty:491-0419 p ug
C 5:00 m. Candidates must bring a valid ID for notarization
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Mike Liljegren:35 1-2742 purposes and payment for the filing fee. The filing fee is
Mike Runk:439-5458 $2.00.
Mark Swenson:270-5385
CITY ADMINISTRATOR If you are interested in working as an Election Judge for the
Eric Johnson November election, please contact City Hall for an applica-
tion.
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