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Blaine Police Department
Stages Arrive Alive at
Centennial High School
On April 4 and 5, the Blaine Police Department, with the help of a
host of volunteers, presented Arrive Alive to students at Centennial
High School. Formerly known as Every 15 Minutes, Arrive Alive
is an emotional two-day event that challenges teenagers to think
about drinking, driving, texting and driving, personal safety, the
responsibility of making mature decisions, and the impact their
decisions have on family, friends,s and the community. This
marked the third presentation done at Centennial High School;
the Blaine Police Department staged the state’s first-ever event at
the school in 2009, and again in 2011.
The most powerful aspect of the program was a simulated drunk
driving collision on the school track. With the student body
assembled in the bleachers, a mock crash scene was unveiled before
them. Chaos unfolded as victims emerged from two vehicles and a
survivor called 911. One by one, emergency responders, who were
using the simulation as training, arrived to the scene. The chilling presentation ended with one crash victim removed from the accident
in a body bag, and others in handcuffs. A third student was air-lifted to the hospital. Two more left in ambulances.
The audience was left to consider the day’s events until an assembly the next morning, when students involved in the simulated crash
shared their testimony in an emotional presentation.
North Metro TV produced a video of the event, viewable online by searching for Arrive Alive in the “Video on Demand” section of www.northmetrotv.com.
Less Parking at Lakeside
Commons Beach this Summer
There will be significantly less parking available at Lakeside Commons
Beach this summer. Parking near the beach will be limited to the
72-stall parking lot only. Parking in the grass area next to the parking
lot WILL NOT be permitted. The map below indicates where onstreet
parking is available near the beach.
More information is available at BlaineParks.com.
Mattresses and Box Springs
No Longer Accepted at
Blaine’s Monthly Drop-off Day
Mattresses and Box Springs will no longer be accepted. The
vendor, PPL, Inc., was not receiving enough material to make it
worth providing the service. Please DO NOT bring mattresses or
box springs to the monthly recycling drop-off day.

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Blaine City Hall
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763-784-6700
763-785-6156 (fax)
CITY COUNCIL
MAYOR
Tom Ryan
12147 Radisson Road NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763-757-3390
tryan@ci.blaine.mn.us
WARD 1
Wes Hovland
8650 Van Buren St. NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-228-1117
whovland@ci.blaine.mn.us
Dick Swanson
P.O. Box 49725
Blaine, MN 55449
763-370-2557
dswanson@ci.blaine.mn.us
WARD 2
Dave Clark
10833 Fillmore St. NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-754-7643
dclark@ci.blaine.mn.us
Mike Bourke
83 103rd Ave. NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-784-1986
WARD 3
Kathy Kolb
11308 Jefferson St. NE
Blaine, MN 55434
763-757-6887
kkolb@ci.blaine.mn.us
Russ Herbst
12875 Lever St. NE
Blaine, MN 55449
763-784-6143
rherbst@ci.blaine.mn.us
CITY MANAGER
Clark Arneson
763-785-6120
carneson@ci.blaine.mn.us
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PUBLIC MEETINGS
City Council*
May 2 | May 16 | June 6 | June 20
7:30 pm | City Hall Council Chambers
City Council Workshops
May 2 | May 9 | May 16
June 6 | June 13 | June 20
6:30 pm | City Hall Cloverleaf Room
Planning Commission*
May 14 | June 11
7 pm | City Hall Council Chambers
Park Board*
May 28 | June 25
7 pm | City Hall Council Chambers
Natural Resource Conservation Board
May 21 | June 18
7:30 pm | City Hall Cloverleaf Farm Room
Arts Council
May 14 | June 11
6:30 pm | City Hall Lunch Room
Historical Society
May 14 | June 11
6:30 pm | City Hall Sanctuary Room
* meetings can be seen live on cable channel 16
About this Newsletter...
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directed to newsletter @ ci.blaine.mn.us .
All city legal notices are published in
the city’s official newspaper, the
Blaine/Spring Lake Park Life.

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Be part of history as the Blaine Festival
celebrates 43 years of fun. Join the weekend
festivities at beautiful Aquatore Park June 28
thru 30.
Car Seat Clinic Set for
May 14, 2013
The Blaine Police Department, SBM Fire
Department, and Safe Kids Anoka County are
hosting a free car seat clinic on Tuesday, May
14, from 4 to 7 pm, at Fire Station Number 2,
1141 89th Avenue NE, in Blaine.
During this free clinic, experts will inspect your
child’s installed car seat, provide installation
tips, and check the seat for recalls. Parents
will demonstrate proper installation of their
seats and have an opportunity to ask specific
questions of trained technicians.
A child who is both younger than age 8, and
shorter than 4 feet 9 inches, is required to be
fastened in a child safety seat or booster seat that
meets federal safety standards. Booster seats are
designed to keep the lap belt positioned low on
a child’s hips and the shoulder belt positioned
between the neck and shoulder. Under this law, a
child cannot use a seat belt alone until they are age
eight or 4 feet 9 inches tall, whichever comes first.
Schedule an appointment between 4 and 7 pm
For more information or to make an appointment,
contact Connie Forster, SBM Fire Department,
763-767-4003, extension 100.
Memorial Day Services
Memorial Day Services will be presented by the Veteran’s Organizations of Anoka
County on Saturday, May 25, 2013
10 am
Morningside Memorial Gardens
11800 University Ave. N.W.
Coon Rapids, MN
Schedule of Events
Carnival & Live Bands | all weekend
including:
Austin Healy | Friday, 7 pm
GB Leighton | Saturday, 7:30 pm
Jonah & the Whales | Sunday, 11:30 am
Parade | Saturday, noon
Craft Show and Vendor Fair | all weekend
Car Show | Sunday
Face Painting | Sunday, 11 am – 4 pm
Softball Tournament | Saturday & Sunday
8K Lakes Run/4K Walk | Sunday, 8:30 am
Medallion Hunt
Visit www.blainefestival.org for more information.
Blaine Discover Aviation
Days June 1 & 2
The Discover Aviation Days celebration will
take place June 1 and 2 at the Anoka County-
Blaine Airport, and features the following:
• World War Two, Vintage, Corporate,
and GA aircraft displays
• Pancake breakfast/lunch
• Aviation exhibitors
• Food booths
• Free aircraft museum tours
• Kids activities
• Education center
• Safety seminar/aviation programs
• The chance to meet military flying
veterans
The annual Hangar Dance held on Saturday
night from 8 pm to Midnight at the Golden
Wings Museum is 1940’s style, and features
the Dave Andrew’s Big Band.
For more information visit
DiscoverAviationDays.org,
email info@DiscoverAviationDays.org,
or call 763-568-6072.
11:30 am
Bunker Hills Park
Foley Blvd. and Main St.
Coon Rapids, MN
Annual Stormwater
Information Meeting
The annual public information meeting for
Blaine’s Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program will be held on Wednesday, May
8, 2013, from 7 to 8 pm in the Cloverleaf
Farm Room A, at Blaine City Hall.
This annual meeting is a requirement of the
Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System
(MS4) permit regulated by the Minnesota
Pollution Control Agency. The purpose of
the meeting is to inform residents on the
activities conducted by the city in the past
year to be compliant with the Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Program (SWPPP).
After a brief presentation, staff will be
available to answer questions regarding the
effects implementing the SWPPP have on
the City of Blaine.
Items discussed include the SWPPP;
status and compliance regarding permit
conditions; progress toward achieving
measurable goals; and planned activities
for the next year. Residents will have an
opportunity to provide oral or written
input. The city’s SWPPP is available on
the city’s website under the Engineering
Department link.
For more information, call Stormwater Manager
Jim Hafner at (763) 785-6188 or email at
jhafner@ci.blaine.mn.us.
Hydrant Flushing
Begins in Early May
The City of Blaine Public Works
Department will be performing annual
fire hydrant flushing in May. This process
removes any sediment that may have settled
in water mains over the course of the year, as
well as presenting an opportunity to ensure
hydrants are in proper working order. To
minimize the duration of disruption to the
city’s water system, crews will flush hydrants
from Monday, May 6, through Friday, May
10. Crews will be working citywide from
6:30 am until at least 4:30 pm to flush all
hydrants within those days.
Hydrant flushing will create periods of low
water pressure, with the disturbance in the
water mains potentially causing dark water.
Although safe for human consumption,
the discolored water may stain clothes.
Residents are asked to refrain from washing
clothes between the hours of 6:30 am
to 5:30 pm, or until hydrants in the area
have been flushed. Please check for water
discoloration before washing.
Call 763-785-6165 for more information.

2012 Drinking Water Report
The City of Blaine is issuing the results of monitoring done on its drinking water for the period from
January 1 to December 31, 2012. The purpose of this report is to advance consumers’ understanding of
drinking water and heighten awareness of the need to protect precious water resources.
Source of Water
The City of Blaine provides drinking water to its residents
from a groundwater source: 16 wells ranging from 228 to
741 feet deep, that draw water from the Franconia-Mt. Simon,
Franconia-Eau Claire, Quaternary Buried Artesian, Ironton-
Mt. Simon, Jordan-Mt.Simon, and Jordan-Galesville aquifers.
The water provided to customers may meet drinking water
standards, but the Minnesota Department of Health has also
made a determination as to how vulnerable the source of
water may be to future contamination incidents. If you wish
to obtain the entire source water assessment regarding your
drinking water, please call 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318
during normal business hours. Also, you can view it on line at
www.health.state.mn.us/divs/eh/water/swp/swa.
Call 763-785-6137 if you have questions about the City
of Blaine drinking water or would like information about
opportunities for public participation in decisions that may
affect the quality of the water.
Results of Monitoring
No contaminants were detected at levels that violated federal drinking
water standards. However, some contaminants were detected in
trace amounts that were below legal limits. The table that follows
shows the contaminants that were detected in trace amounts last year.
(Some contaminants are sampled less frequently than once a year;
as a result, not all contaminants were sampled for in 2012. If any of
these contaminants were detected the last time they were sampled for,
they are included in the table along with the date that the detection
occurred.)
Abbreviation Key
for Tables
MCLG ─ Maximum Contaminant Level
Goal: The level of a contaminant in drinking
water below which there is no known or
expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a
margin of safety.
MCL ─ Maximum Contaminant Level:
The highest level of a contaminant that is
allowed in drinking water. MCLs are set
as close to the MCLGs as feasible using the
best available treatment technology.
MRDL ─ Maximum Residual Disinfectant
Level.
MRDLG ─ Maximum Residual Disinfectant
Level Goal.
AL ─ Action Level: The concentration of
a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers
treatment or other requirement which a
water system must follow.
90th Percentile Level ─ This is the value
obtained after disregarding 10 percent of the
samples taken that had the highest levels.
(For example, in a situation in which 10
samples were taken, the 90th percentile level
is determined by disregarding the highest
result, which represents 10 percent of the
samples.) Note: In situations in which only
5 samples are taken, the average of the two
with the highest levels is taken to determine
the 90th percentile level.
pCi/l ─ PicoCuries per liter (a measure of
radioactivity).
ppm ─ Parts per million, which can also be
expressed as milligrams per liter (mg/l).
ppb ─ Parts per billion, which can also be
expressed as micrograms per liter (μg/l).
nd ─ No detection.
N/A ─ Not applicable (does not apply).
Contaminant (units) MCLG MCL
Range
(2011)
1,2-Dichloroethane (ppb) 0 5 0.52-
0.93
Typical Source of Contaminant
Average
Result*
.81 Discharge from industrial
chemical factories.
Alpha Emitters (pCi/l) 0 15.4 N/A 7.7 Erosion of natural deposits
Arsenic (ppb) 0 10 nd -
9.22
Barium (ppm) 2 2 0.0315-
0.118
9.22 Erosion of natural deposits; runoff
from orchards; runoff from glass
and electronics production wastes.
0.12 Discharge of drilling wastes;
discharge from metal refineries;
erosion of natural deposits.
Combined Radium (pCi/l) 0 5.4 N/A 3.4 Erosion of natural deposits
Flouride (ppm) 4 4 1.1-1.3 1.25 State of Minnesota requires all
municipal water systems to add
fluoride to the drinking water to
promote strong teeth; erosion of
natural deposits; discharge from
fertilizer and aluminum factories.
Haloacetic Acids (HAA5)
(ppb)
TTHM (total
trihalomethanes) (ppb)
0 60 1.4-57.5 29.7 By-product of drinking water
disinfection.
0 80 11.4-
74.1
Level Found
47.9 By-product of drinking water
disinfection.
Total Coliform Bacteria 0 present >5% N/A 3%** Naturally present in environment.
present
*This is the value used to determine compliance with federal standards. It sometimes is the highest value detected
and sometimes is an average of all the detected values. If it is an average, it may contain sampling results
from the previous year.
**Follow-up sampling showed no contamination present.
While your drinking water meets EPA’s standard for arsenic, it does contain low levels of arsenic. EPA’s
standard balances the current understanding of arsenic’s possible health effects against the costs of removing
arsenic from drinking water. EPA continues to research the health effects of low levels of arsenic,
which is a mineral known to cause cancer in humans at high concentrations and is linked to other health
effects such as skin damage and circulatory problems.
Erosion of natural deposits may lead to arsenic in groundwater. Some people who drink water
containing arsenic in excess of the MCL over many years could experience skin damage or
problems with their circulatory system, and may have an elevated risk of getting cancer.

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Contaminant (units) MRDLG MRDL **** ***** Typical Source of Contaminant
Chlorine (ppm) 4 4 0.04-
1.81
**** Highest and lowest monthly average.
***** Highest quarterly average.
Contaminant (units) MCLG AL 90%
Level
0.62 Water additive used to control
microbes.
Sites
over AL
Typical Source of Contaminant
Copper (ppm) 1.3 1.3 1.04 0 of 30 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits.
Lead (ppb) 0 15 0.6 0 of 30 Corrosion of household
plumbing systems; erosion of
natural deposits.
If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems, especially for pregnant
women and young children. Lead in drinking water is primarily from materials and components
associated with service lines and home plumbing. City of Blaine is responsible for providing high quality
drinking water, but cannot control the variety of materials used in plumbing components. When your
water has been sitting for several hours, you can minimize the potential for lead exposure by flushing
your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before using water for drinking or cooking. If you are concerned
about lead in your water, you may wish to have your water tested. Information on lead in drinking water,
testing methods, and steps you can take to minimize exposure is available from the Safe Drinking Water
Hotline or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.
Monitoring may have been done for additional contaminants that do not have MCLs established for
them and are not required to be monitored under the Safe Drinking Water Act. Results may be available
by calling 651-201-4700 or 1-800-818-9318 during normal business hours.
Contact Us
Residents can call the City
of Blaine Public Works desk
at 763-785-6165 for more
information about drinking
water in the community.
Use the same number for
additional information about
opportunities to participate in
decisions that may affect water
quality.
In case of an after-hours
emergency concerning the
water system, please call
Anoka County Emergency
Dispatch at 763-427-1212.
John Lind
Water Department
Supervisor
763-785-6137
jlind@ci.blaine.mn.us
Mike Ulrich
Public Works Director
763-785-6167
mulrich@ci.blaine.mn.us
Compliance with National Primary Drinking Water Regulations
The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled
water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs,
springs, and wells. As water travels over the surface of the
land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring
minerals and, in some cases, radioactive material, and can
pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or
from human activity.
Contaminants that may be present in source water include:
Microbial contaminants, such as viruses and bacteria, which
may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems,
agricultural livestock operations, and wildlife.
Inorganic contaminants, such as salts and metals, which
can be naturally occurring or result from urban stormwater
runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and
gas production, mining, or farming.
Pesticides and herbicides, which may come from a variety
of sources such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and
residential uses.
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and
volatile organic chemicals, which are by products of industrial
processes and petroleum production, and can also come from
gas stations, urban stormwater runoff, and septic systems.
Radioactive contaminants, which can be naturally occurring
or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities.
In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the
US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) prescribes
regulations which limit the amount of certain contaminants
in water provided by public water systems. Food and Drug
Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants
in bottled water which must provide the same protection for
public health.
Drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably
be expected to contain at least small amounts of some
contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not
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.
Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in
drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised
persons 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. These people should seek advice
about drinking water from their health care providers.
EPA/CDC guidelines 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.

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Performances in the Park
AQ – Aquatore Park
TSP – Town Square Park
Cyril Paul – TSP (Art & Music Fair)
Saturday, June 8 – 1 to 2 pm
(Caribbean)
CODA – TSP (Art & Music Fair)
Saturday, June 8 – 2:30 to 3:30 pm
(Smooth Jazz, Swing & Dixieland)
Brian Richards – AQ
Friday, June 14 – 10:30 am
(Magician)
Galactic Cowboy Orchestra – TSP
Tuesday, June 18 – 7 pm
(Country/Bluegrass w/a Jazz Rock Twist)
Dance Moves Ballet – TSP
Thursday, June 20 – 7 pm
Dazzling Dave’s Yo Yo Show – AQ
Friday, June 21 – 10:30 am
St. Peter Street Stompers – TSP
Tuesday, June 25 – 7 pm
(New Orleans Style Jazz)
Blaine Art & Music Fair
Join us for an afternoon full of
outstanding music and a variety of
fine art exhibited by members of the
Blaine Arts Council. Start the day with
Caribbean sounds of Cyril Paul followed
by the smooth sounds of local music
group CODA. Meet the artists, develop
relationships, and buy directly. Artists
will be demonstrating their specialties
and answering questions. Mark your
calendars and plan to come and be a
part of the Blaine Art and Music Fair.
Free refreshments served throughout the
afternoon. Located at Town Square Park
next to City Hall.
DATE: Saturday, June 8
TIME: 1 – 4 pm
FEE: FREE
More More information information about about Parks Parks and Recreation and
programs Recreation is available programs at 763-785-6164 is available at or in
763-785-6164 the current Recreation or in the Connection current Recreation online at
Connection www.blaineparks.com online at www.blaineparks.com . .
www.blaineparks.com
Upcoming Recreation Programs & Events
Lakeside Commons Park & Beach
Beach Season.................June 7 – August 25
Beach Hours..................10 am – 8 pm
Park Hours.....................5 am – 10 pm
Splash Pad Hours..........10:00 am – 6 pm
Boathouse Hours...........11:00 am – 5 pm
Kayak, canoe, NEW paddle boat rental, and
concessions are available during boathouse hours.
Picnic shelters can be rented for groups up to 150
people. Picnic shelter hours are 5 am to 10 pm.
Parking Permits
Parking permits are required for all Lakeside
Commons Park users during the beach season.
Permits are available at Lakeside Commons Park
daily from 10 am to 6 pm from June 7 through
August 25.
Blaine Residents: Free with proof of residency
(valid driver’s license or other documentation with
current address.) One permit issued per proof of
residency.
Non-Residents: $5 daily permit or $25 season pass.
(See the front page for information on reduced
parking availability this summer.)
The Blaine Triathlon is scheduled again for
Saturday, May 18 at 8 am The event will be held
at Lakeside Commons Park.
* Important – All Spectators MUST park at Blaine
City Hall in the south parking lot and you will be
bused over to Lakeside Commons Park to watch
the Blaine Triathlon. Buses will begin shuttling
from 6 to 8 am The National Anthem will be sung
at 7:50 am and the race will begin promptly at 8
am. Shuttles will stop at 8 am once the race has
begun! Shuttles will return spectators to Blaine
City Hall starting again at 10 am. Thank you to
our Awesome Sponsors of the Blaine Triathlon
for all of their support! Check them out at
www.blainetriathlon.com/sponsors/. For more
information go to www.blainetriathlon.com.
Women’s Self-Defense Seminar
For ages 18 and up. Build your confidence and
empower yourself. Anyone can be a crime victim,
but there are real and practical ways you can
protect yourself and your family. This seminar
provides a safe and comfortable atmosphere for
women to explore safety concerns.
DATE: Saturday, May 18
TIME: 9:30 am – noon
FEE: $15
MN Twins Youth Baseball Clinic
Twins Youth Clinics teach the game’s fundamentals
and provide participants with positive messages
about staying in school and away from drugs and
alcohol. Twins staff is comprised of former players,
coaches, scouts and/or instructors. No registration
is required, just bring your glove. Clinic will be
held at the Blaine Baseball Complex Field 5. In
case of rain the clinic will be held at the National
Sports Center Sports Hall. Call the Park & Rec.
hotline at 763-717-2709 for weather updates.
DATE: Saturday, May 25
TIME: ages 6 – 9: 1 – 2:30 pm
FEE:
ages 10 – 16: 2:30 – 4 pm
FREE
Youth T-Ball, Softball & Rec Soccer
We are now accepting registration for youth t-ball,
softball and recreational soccer. Call the Parks and
Recreation office at 763-785-6161 or visit www.
blaineparks.com for more information. Programs
start June 10.
Senior Scene
Mary Ann Young Senior Center
9150 Central Ave. | 763-786-9375
May
May 2, 8:30 am - Senior Safety & Wellness
Fair, Fire Station #3, sign up.
May 3, 9 am – Property Tax and Rent Credit
Assistance, no appointments.
May 9, 11am – Ladies Luncheon with Betty
Rydell, sign up.
May 22, 11 am – Honor 80 & Over Party,
with guitar and vocals by Andy Patnaude.
May 23, 1 pm – Movie of the Month,
intermission refreshments.
May 29, 11 am – Birthday Entertainment,
with Bob Sibinski (concertina), noon meal
and prize bingo (1 pm).
May 30, 10:30 am – ABC’s of Fitness, at
Coon Rapids Senior Center, sign up.
June
June 6, 11 am – Honor Married Couples,
with entertainment by Nellie Spexet (piano).
June 13, 11 am – Men’s Luncheon, with
entertinament by Jim Bernier (country,
pop, jazz), all are welcome.
June 20, 8:15 am – Pork Chop Tickets,
on sale for the July 25 dinner.
June 24, 1 pm – Prize/Nickel Bingo
June 25, 9 am – Mini Wii Tournament,
sign up.
June 25, 1 pm – “500” Card Tournamnet
June 26, 11 am – Birthday Entertainment,
with Accordionist, Joe Nayduciak, noon
meal and prize bingo (1 pm).
June 27, 1 pm – Cribbage Tournament, sign
up with partner by 6/21.

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Citizens Academy Registration Now Open
Blaine residents interested in learning more about
safety services are encouraged to register for the
12th annual Blaine Citizens Academy.
The eight-week course, hosted by the City of Blaine
Safety Services Division, is a great opportunity for
residents to learn more about the structure and
operations of the Police, Fire, and Community
Standards departments, while participating in a
variety of exciting and fast-paced activities, all in a
safe and fun environment. Class is held Wednesday
evenings, Sept. 4 to Oct. 23, 2013 from 6:30 to
9:30 pm The academy meets at a different location
each week depending on the activities scheduled.
Course topics and hands-on activities include: police use of force, motor vehicle extrication, fire fighting,
crime prevention, fire prevention, housing maintenance, code compliance, criminal investigations, fire
investigations, drug awareness, traffic stops and other emergency response.
All applicants 18 years and older are invited to apply. Class size is limited and all applicants must pass a
criminal history background check. Applications can be found on the City of Blaine website and will be
accepted until the class fills, so register early.
More information contact: Deputy Fire Marshal Brad Matti at 763-785-6184 or email
at bmatti@ci.blaine.mn.us or Support Services Manager Wende Ferguson at 763-785-6112 or
email at wferguson@ci.blaine.mn.us.
Swedish for the Day – Swedish Institute
DATE: Tuesday, June 4
TIME: 10:15 am – 3 pm
FEE:
$60 (includes guide, lunch
and admissions)
Community Outings
Casino trips depart/return at Blaine Senior Center, 9150 Central Avenue NE. No phone in
registrations please. For more information please call 763-785-6164.
Cancellation Policies: Refunds cannot be guaranteed after the registration deadline, due to policies
of attractions, restaurants and transportation establishments. Absolutely no refunds 24 hours or less
prior to the outing date.
Valkommen! The American Swedish Institute
is housed in the historic Turnblad mansion,
the former home of wealthy publisher Swan J.
Turnblad and his family. It is the only castle in
the Twin Cities, and is on the National Register
of Historic Places. Register by May 20. Pick up
will be at the Circle Pines Credit Union - 4 South
Pine Drive.
Delightful Hudson – Hudson, WI
DATE: Wednesday, July 24
TIME: 10 am – 4:30 pm
FEE: $58 (includes guide, lunch
and admissions)
We will visit such places as: The Phipps Center
for the Arts, an art gallery, a unique and historic
1855 Octagon House, and much more…..
Register by July 9. Pick up will be at the Circle
Pines Credit Union - 4 South Pine Drive.
Entertaining and Ethnic Chicago
July 11 – 14, 2013
Call 763-785-6164 for more information.
CASINO TRIPS
St. Croix Casino – Danbury
DATE: Monday, May 20
TIME:
FEE:
REGISTER BY: May 13
8:30 am – 4:30 pm
$5 ($3 food coupon
and pull tabs)
Joseph and the Amazing
Technicolor Dreamcoat
DATE: Wednesday, August 28
TIME: 9:45 am – 4:15 pm
FEE: $55
JOSEPH was the first work of the widely
acclaimed composer and lyricist team, Tim
Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber. The work is
a secular version of the powerful and beloved
historical story of Joseph, favorite son of
Jacob, who is given a splendid coat of many
colors. Pick-up at Blaine City Hall (10801
Town Square Drive). Register by: July 31.
The Mary Ann Young Senior Center offers a
variety of programs, social events,
and dining options on weekdays.
Call 763-786-9375 for more information and
times or learn more online
at www.ci.blaine.mn.us and search
keyword senior center.
City of Blaine
Charter Commission
Vacancies
The City of Blaine is seeking interested
residents to fill vacancies on the Blaine
Charter Commission. The vacancies
exist due to resignations. The Chief
Judge of the Tenth Judicial District
makes the appointments to the Charter
Commission. State statute requires a
minimum of seven and a maximum of
fifteen commissioners serving at any
given time. Currently there are seven
commissioners serving on the Blaine
Charter Commission.
The Charter Commission reviews the
City Charter and recommends charter
amendments in keeping with the state
law. Commissioners are citizen volunteers
recommended for appointment by the
City Council to the Chief Judge of the
District Court. The Commission meets
on an as needed basis with one meeting
required by statute per calendar year.
Those interested in having direct input
into City government are encouraged to
consider serving on the Commission.
Applicants may contact the City Clerk’s
office at (763) 785-6122 for an
application or download an application
from the City’s website
at www.ci.blaine.mn.us .
Applicants may include with
their application a resume or brief
autobiographical sketch.
Applications can be emailed to:
jcross@ci.blaine.mn.us,
faxed to (763) 785-6156, dropped off in
person at City Hall, or mailed to:
Jane M. Cross, City Clerk
City of Blaine
10801 Town Square Drive
Blaine, MN 55449
All applications must be received in the
City Clerk’s office no later than
May 10, 2013.
Anoka County
Compost Sites
Anoka County Compost Sites open
seasonally April 1 through November 30
(weather permitting). A fee is charged.
For more information, contact Anoka County
Integrated Waste Management
at 763-323-5730 or
www.anokacounty.us/yardwaste.

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Upcoming Road Construction Projects
Affecting Travel in and Around Blaine
Interstate 694
There are two construction projects involving I-694 that will
affect the daily commute for many Blaine residents.
The first is Stage 3 of the I-694 Interchange Reconstruction
Project, which began in 2011. Stage 3 of this project involves
work on westbound Hwy 10 and westbound I-694. The
westbound ramp from I-694 to westbound Hwy 10 will remain
closed until this coming November. The Lexington Ave. ramp
to westbound I-694 will also be closed until the fall.
This project should be finished in November of 2013.
The other project that will affect Blaine resident’s ability to
travel in the north metro is the I-694 Corridor North Central
West Project. This project runs from I-694 in Arden Hills/
New Brighton west to Hwy 100 in Brooklyn Center and
involves the resurfacing and repair of concrete, resurfacing all
ramps and loops, replacing the bridge deck at Hwy 252, and
drainage repair.
Beginning in June and continuing until November, traffic
will be reduced to two lanes in each direction and a single
lane each night. Ramps and loops will be closed when they
under construction, and there will be several weekend full
closures with detours for bridgework at I-35W and Hwy 252.
For more information and to follow these projects in more detail at the
Minnesota Department of Transportation web site
at www.dot.state.mn.us.
101st Avenue Street Reconstruction
Improvements will include storm drainage, adding class
5 aggregate base, replacing asphalt pavement, along with
new signage, and striping. Construction is from in July to
October.
Paul Parkway
Improvements will include storm drainage, replacement of
some areas of concrete curb and sidewalk, adding class 5
aggregate base, replacing asphalt pavement, new signage, and
striping. Construction is from August to November.
2013 Bituminous Overlay Project
The project will edge, mill, and pave a 1.5” bituminous
pavement overlay on various streets throughout the City.
The project is currently out for bid and will begin in July and
go through August.
93rd Lane Industrial Park Area Street
Improvements, Phase 2
This project will reconstruct Baltimore Street from north of
93rd Lane to 91st Ave, 92nd Lane from Baltimore Street to
Davenport Street, 92nd Avenue from Baltimore Street to the
cul de sac and 91st Avenue from Baltimore Street to Isanti
Street. The work includes bituminous pavement replacement,
gravel shouldering, storm drainage improvements, culvert
replacements and cleaning, and ditch cleaning and re-grading.
Construction beings in July go through September.
118th Avenue Culvert Replacement
This project replaces the large corrugated metal culvert in
County Ditch 41 under 118th Avenue near Happy Acres
Park, with a new concrete culvert. Construction runs from
mid June to mid July. There will be a road closure associated
with this project.
Stay Connected
Information for all engineering projects is available on the City web
site at:
http://www.ci.blaine.mn.us/
go/ConstructionUpdates.
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