HomeMy WebLinkAboutFall 03 FALL 2003
rk.
rv M
Ci ty Of
O ak el ts
In This Issue Safety Camp
Safety Camp July 16, 2003 at Brekke Park
Party in the Park Oak Park Heights and Bayport Police bringing the Rollover Simulator; Lakeview
Departments joined forces on July 16, Hospital for use of the "Glo- Germ Xcel
Water Conservation a003ta1 hos Safet r " u, hell II k iN4jl6i1'I fih� Energy and Poison
I�u "l. ; �
y °III Control for their
io vl emu
Camp attended by �m presentations: and
2002 Annual Consumer: 611M ux d
third and fourth uulu m 4 the Minnesota
Water Quality Report grade childr Park t ^INplm Ilmll� � /!I Y I I� �mulYlll "Ni „I,NI V i k i n g s
St. Croix Circulator Safety Camp is q s,I Cheerleaders who
ll I ml visited at the end
Bus Service program
° hl I h
u
a one
MI of the day.
Pa Your Utili Bills g wY
desi ned to
o Ucaateva l Of N m II
Y Y Thanks to the
m,,, " generosity of local
JI qi 111
Electronically uuuuiuuul ° °I,.. plllll'h
y t op ic s i' i' uuu A� bLLSrnCSSCS, the
prt °� Iti p '° `4 a », kids ate Very well
f
Disease /L Drop/
s a f et y Cr1V12'OnmCnt y' �� nliiiu i ° � 0uuuliii �IIIIIII u,„ "���Il�u�ul� lllllllllllllouuu th2'OLLghOLlt the
Boulevard Planting campe rs onl received an all -day program, day. Pizza Man, Dominos and Pizza Hut
Safety Camp t- shirt, lLmcb, snacks, drinks, provided pizza for lunch and Broad Art in
Recycling prize drawing and a "goody bag" Bayport donated freshly baked cookies
and brownies for snacks. Oak Park
Fall Cleanup featuring tickets and posters donated by Heights' Walmart Store and the Walmart
the Minnesota Twins. Foundation also provided juice boxes and
Both Police Departments would like to generous financial support. In addition, a
(( " thank the National Guard who arrived by drawing was held for many prizes includ-
helicopter to talk with the kids: ing an autographed Vikings jacket
The Oak Park Meteorologist Karl Spring from Channel donated by the Minnesota Vikings and
Heights newsletter is 29 who featured the kids on his newscast two bicycles purchased with donated
Published by the that night; Minnesota State Patrol for funds. ( :3
City of Oak Park Heights. _ zl
Coiriinents are welcome.
MAYOR Get Ready for a Par David Beaudet
COUNCIL MEMBERS The City of Oak Park Heights will hold its and meet your neighbors, City
Les Abrahamson
Jack Doerr annual Party in the Park in conjunction COUncilmCmbers and local businesses.
Mary McCo r ber with National Night OUt on TUCsday, Party in the Park features children's
Mark Swenson August 5, 2003 from 5:00 — 7:00 p.m. in games and activities, City exhibits, live
CITY OF Brekke Park. Residents are CncOLtraged to music, refreshments and local business
OAK PARK HEIGHTS attend Party in the Park prior to their own involvement. Additionally, a prize
14168 Oak Park Blvd. N.
Box 200 neighborhood gathering in recognition of drawing will be held featuring items
Oak Park Heights National Night Out. These two events donated by local businesses. Don't miss
MN 55082 -200/
Phone: 651- 439 -4439 offer an excellent opportunity to get OUt OLtt on the fun!
,
Leash Law Water Conservation
Reminder In an effort to conserve water and case watering will cause roots to grow deeper.
demand upon the City's wells. the City of requiring less frequent watering.
The Cit of Oak Park Oak Park Heights has an even -odd Suululer water loss occurs primarily
Heights has a leash law in watering ban in effect at all times. This through evaporation. Watering during the
effect that prohibits pets means that if your house number is an
morning when it is cooler will minimize
from running at large. Any even number, you can use your sprinkler
the amount of water lost to evaporation.
dog or cat that is off the or irrigation system on the even clays of Mulch shrubs and other plantings to aid
premises of the owner the month. If your house number is an
and not under the odd number. you can irrigate on the odd in moisture retention. Avoid running
ph control (b leash days of the month. Remember, your sprinklers on very hot or windy days
or by voic of the owner lawn only needs about 1 to 1 -1/2 inches wheel Much of the water will be lost to
or another designated evaporation or use flood irrigation for
person, is in violation of of water per week, minus rainfall. Deep flowers and vegetables. t 3
this Ordinance. -
City Meetings 2002 Annual Consumer Water Quality Report
We are pleased to present a sunlnlary of designed to prevent. The City of Oak
Citv Council: the quality of the water provided to you Park Heights is committed to providing
2nd and 4th Tuesdays during the past year. The Safe Drinking you with the safest and most reliable
at 7:00 p.m. Water Act (SDWA) requires that utilities water supply. Informed consumers are
issue an annual "Consumer Confidence" our best allies in maintaining safe drink -
Plannine Commission: report to customers in addition to other ing water. You should have already
2nd Thursday at notices that may be required by law. This received one in the mail: additional
7:00 p.m. report details where our water comes copies are available at City Hall or on the
from. what it contains. and the risks that city's website.
Parks Commission: -1 "
our water testing and treatment are 1-,,,, P
3rd Mondav at
6:30 p.m.
Cit meetin are St. Croix Circulator Starts September 15
broadcast live on cable Residents of Oak Park Heights will have travel. not days before. The service is
channel 1G. another way to get around town open to anyone who needs transportation
beginning Monday September 15. That's to or from shopping. medical
Agendas and minutes can wheel the St. Croix Circulator, a new appointments or other activities in the
be accessed on the City's dial -up bus service. will begin offering three cities. The St. Croix Circulator will
website: rides to anyplace in the cities of Oak Park replace Route 245 that currently operates
www.citvofoakDarklieielits.com Heights. Stillwater or Bayport. in Oak Park Heights and Stillwater.
The service will operate much like other The service will operate Monday through
dial -a -ride bus services. with the Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Rides will cost
exception that reservations need to be $1.75 each way. For more information
Garbage Pickup made only 2 hours before you wish to call 651- 275 -4315.
Please call Onvx at
overs ized items for z-d if you have Looking to Save Time & Money?
oversized
pickup. Separate trucks
arc sent e collect items The City has available to all residents the billing due date each month. You will
such as appliances, furni- the ability to pay your utility bills continue to receive your bill so that you
tore and other large items. electronically. This allows you to save know the date and amount to be
Notifving Onyx ahead of time and money on stamps and late fees. withheld from your account_ If you are
time will ensure that With direct pay the amount you owe on interested in participating. please call
Your items are picked up your utility bill is automatically withdrawn or stop by City Hall to obtain an
that week. from the account designated by you on enroilulent form. .
Oak Wilt & Dutch Elm Disease Reserve a City Park
Diseased elms and oaks are still removed arrange for removal of diseased elms and
Are you thinking about
5v the City as a courtesy to OPH pin or red oaks. This service is part of the having a party, a company
- esidents. If you have an elm or oak in City's tree disease control program. get together or a family
your yard which is currently wilting Reminder: do not prune or wound oaks reunion? Oak Park
(has limp. brown or yellow -brown during the spring or summer - this makes Heights has a great park
!eaves) please contact the Arborist at them susceptible to insect transmission of system which Nvorks Nvell
439 -4439. She will inspect the tree and the oak wilt Tungus. for surruner get- togethers.
Both Brckkc and Valley
View Parks can be
reserved for this type of
Leaf Drop Caused by Fungal Diseases use.
Brckkc Park is located on
With the rainy weather this spring and however affected trees usually tolerate Omar Avenue behind the
Dariy summer. we saw several fungal leaf the damage with little long -term effects. St. Croix Mall. The park
blights developing on trees and causing Spraying to control these diseases is clone has a covered shelter
leaf fall. Crabapples are attacked by as new leaves are developing. so there is building with restroorns as
apple scab and ash, oak and maple by no purpose in applying fungicides at this Nvell as a tot lot, baseball
anthracnose fungi. time. Water trees well during dry periods diamonds, pla
and fertilise in the fall or next May or equipment, and plenty of
These diseases usually run their course room for fun.
and stop spreading by mid- summer. June via root- feeding. Valle View Park is one of
If infection is severe, leaf drop will occur: Oak Park Heights' hidden
treasures. Located on
Osgood Avenue at the
edge of the cit limits, this
park has both shelter
Boulevard Tree Planting buildin facilities and
If you are interested in having a new including American linden. red maple. playgrounds as Nvell as a
Dr replacement boulevard tree planted in green ash. bicolor oak. thornless beautiful passive park
your yard. please contact the Arborist_ horteylocust and hackberrv. The trees area to explore!
Kath Widin. at X139 -4439. Boulevard trees are planted within the boulevard right -of- Call soon to reserve your
will be planted the end of August so way (on most streets within 8 feet of the spot!
you will need to contact her before curb). Watering is clone by the adjoining
August 1st with your request. Trees are propert owner and pruning or removal Flashing Lights at
approximately 1 inch in trunk diameter are taken care of by the City.
and a variety of tree species are available Sewage Pumping
_r Station
In order to deliver sewage
to the sewage treatment
How to Prepare Your Recyclables plant, five sewage lift
stations are located at low
spots in the Cit These
Newsprint: Place entire newspaper in Mixed per: All mail including facilities have a
separate grocery bag. Place in or near envelopes. magazines. catalogs. direct monitoring s that
: bin. mail, office and school paper plus will cause a light to come
boxboard. (Boxboard is cereal. cracker. on or to flash when a
Cans: Place aluminum and metal cans failure occurs. If yon
n bin. cake and snack boxes plus shoes. gift.
game, pop and detergent boxes) . Place all observe the light at a lift
Glass. Jars and bottles only. Rinse and these in a separate bag.
station to be on or
dace in bin. No light bulbs, flashing, please call the
If you have further questions. City at 651- 439 -4439
window panes. glassware or ceramics.
call Onyx at (651) 459 -3029. during workdays or the
Cardboard: Corrugated cardboard, break Police Department
Into pieces no larger than 3' x 3'. Bundle non - emergency number
with twine or string. 651- 439 -2743 evenings
__:; ' and weekends.
Oak Park Heights Fall Clean U
The City of Oak Park Heights will be hosting a Fall Clean Up on:
Saturday, October 11, 2003 from 7:30 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
The clean up will be held in the back parking lot of the St. Croix Mall, 14167 59th Street North in
Oak Park Heights.
City Clean -up events are an excellent opportunity for residents to dispose of unwanted items at no cost.
Proof of residency such as a utility bill or driver's license will be required. Common items disposed of include
small appliances, brush, construction materials, furniture, cardboard, scrap metal and carpet. In addition,
Minnesota Computers for Schools will be accepting donations of used computers to be refurbished by inmates
and sold to Minnesota schools for a nominal fee.
HazardoLls waste (including tires and Computers), stumps, firewood or items larger than a major appliance
will not be accepted. If you have any questions please call City Hall at 651- 439 -4439 or Onyx Waste Services
at 651- 459 -3029.
Tree or Shrub Problems?
If you are a resident of Oak Park Heights and have a problem with a tree or shrub, call the Arborist, Kathy
Widin at 439 -4439. She will either answer your question over the phone or make a site visit to examine the
plant. This is a service provided by the City of Oak Park Heights.
jsn6 1 ui A1JD S - as �ld a �l
LOOZ - 28055 NW `SjV1 ;)H Jjrd JEO
LON xog "N TAId I-Tud NUO 891f,
VS11 All:) 2121ml
c T T
855 *ON P Jl N �3 `T
3x
NW ' 91 -114S
aOd 'S'N
06oIs )IJud NVO
od
piopuoIS
paIiosaid O if Z