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2019 EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 13: Spring Eggstravaganza (for children 9 years & under)
April 22: Earth/Arbor Day
May 1-28: Hennepin County Step To It
May 2: Bike Rodeo
May 18: Birdtown Half Marathon
June 1: Vehicle Fair
July 11-14: Whiz Bang Days
July 25: Pet & Wheel Parade
August 2: Wet & Wild Water Day
August 6: National Night Out
August 10: Police/Fire Open House
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Enjoy Robbinsdale City Band throughout the summer months
www.robbinsdalecityband.org
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Robbinsdale’s Social Media Pages are a great place to watch for updates. Links to the Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce and other Robbinsdale businesses are available so you can follow their information too. Remember—you do not need to have a Facebook Account to view these pages.
www.facebook.com/CityOfRobbinsdale www.facebook.com/Robbinsdalerec
www.facebook.com/RobbinsdaleWineSpirits www.facebook.com/Robbinsdale.Chamber
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4100 Lakeview Avenue North ● Robbinsdale, Minnesota 55422-2280 ● Phone: 763-537-4534 Spring/Summer 2019
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HELP US CONTINUE TO KEEP OUR CITY SAFE, WELCOMING AND A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LIVE! Please help keep our city sidewalks safe for pedestrians during the winter months Snow and ice remaining upon public sidewalks is declared a public nuisance. Snow must be removed from abutting public sidewalks within 12 hours after cessation of snowfall. If city forces are utilized to remove snow or ice the cost of removal plus an administrative fee will be added to the properties utility bill. If you have any questions regarding snow and ice, you can refer to the City of Robbinsdale website www.robbinsdalemn.com then click on the tab “About” then choose “City Code” then look for 805.01, 805.03 and 425.15, Subd. 8.
Can you help us this summer? The city spends a lot of time with home owners and tenants in regards to long grass and vegetation violations. If grass/alley vegetation is not taken care of and the property receives a violation notice (which can be affixed to a door if there is no answer), the grass must be cut within 7 days of the date on the compliance order. Failure to correct the violation, or to make arrangements satisfactory to the city to achieve compliance with this ordinance, will result in the city or its contractor abating the nuisance plus administrative fees, which is added to the properties utility bill. If you have any questions regarding grass/vegetation city codes, you can refer to the City of Robbinsdale website www.robbinsdalemn.com then click on the tab “About” then choose “City Code”, weeds, tall grass and alley vegetation are listed under Chapters 4 and 8.
It is important to take proper care of your garbage and place the containers in the correct area Garbage collection begins at 6am. Trash bags hanging outside or on top of carts will not be collected. The lid must remain closed on the container. Extra bags that do not fit inside the cart or larger items like furniture, etc. must have solid waste sticker(s) attached to them. These stickers can be purchased at City Hall or by calling the Utility Billing Department.
Please keep your containers by your house, in your garage, out of the way until the day of your scheduled garbage pick-up day. After the receptacles are emptied, be sure to return them to the same out of the way area. If containers are in the alley ways or too close to the streets, it makes it difficult for plows/street cleaners, other traffic to maneuver in a safe and effective manner. If you have any questions regarding what you can place in your garbage for pick up, you can refer to City Code 605.03 on the City of Robbinsdale website www.robbinsdalemn.com then click on the tab “About” than choose “City Code” and recycling and garbage are listed under chapter 6.
5th Annual Birdtown Half Marathon, May 18, 2019 This years race will take place on Saturday, May 18 and will include the Half Marathon, 8k, 4k and Lil’ Birdie Fun Run. The race starts and stops at Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd. in Robbinsdale. To register or for more information go to www.thebirdtown.com. If you have questions about what volunteer opportunities are available, what's required, and time commitment, make sure to check out the website at www.thebirdtown.com or contact [email protected].
Energy Saving Tips Turn off your lights when you leave the room—even if you'll only be gone for a moment. Contemporary light bulbs
require very little energy to turn "on."
Install ceiling fans to keep cool air circulating so you can turn down your air conditioner. Still, make sure to turn off your fan when you leave the room.
Make sure to regularly change the air filters on your HVAC system (at least once per month). Old, clogged filters are far less efficient than new ones.
Energy efficient appliances and light bulbs may cost a bit more up front, but they can save big money over the life of the product .
A programmable thermostat can help you save big on energy costs, adjusting the temperature when you're at work, at play, or asleep.
Set your hot water heater to no higher than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. This isn't just energy smart—it's also safer, since it reduces the likelihood of accidental burns.
Rather than crank up your heat in the winter, keep your thermostat at a moderate level and bundle up. (Who doesn't love fuzzy slippers?)
Visit http://www.robbinsdalemn.com/SaveEnergy to find more tips and information!
WASTE MANAGEMENT YARD WASTE PICKUP
BEGINS MID APRIL (weather permitting)
Whiz Bang Committee Whiz Bang Days may be many months away, but did you know there is a committee that plans all year long to get ready for the big events? The committee typically meets the 3rd Monday of each month at 6 p.m., usually at Robbins-dale City Hall (call City Hall 763-537-4534 to verify!) The committee is currently looking for volunteers to attend the meetings and help plan the 2019 Whiz Bang Days!
2019 Robbinsdale City Budget Adopted On December 18, 2018, the Robbinsdale City Council approved the 2019 General Fund Budget. To view the budget and sup-porting financial documents, go to www.robbinsdalemn.com/finance. Copies are also available to view in-person at Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Avenue North.
Spring Eggstravaganza, Saturday, April 13, 2019, 1:00 pm Robbinsdale Chamber of Commerce sponsors this event for ages 9 years & under. Prizes provided by Robbinsdale local merchants and organizations. (Remember to come rain or snow!) Event held at Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Ave. N. (The line forms on the Lake Road side of the building.)
Expired Vehicle Registration
If a vehicle with expired tabs is parked on your property, you may receive a warning notice of a city code violation in which you will have 7 days to take care of. Code 510.17 states: Off street parking facilities accessory to residential uses shall be utilized solely for the parking of licensed and operable vehicles. Please try to keep the registration current of all vehicles located on your property.
Robbinsdale Rental Licenses
In 2009, the City of Robbinsdale adopted into Code that all properties that are NOT owner occupied, including relative occu-pied, are required to carry a Rental Dwelling License. (Housing Code section #425.) This code amendment was part of an initiative by the Robbinsdale Police Department which also strengthened ordinances relating to nuisances and crime-free hous-ing regulations. Renting without a license is a misdemeanor violation which may result in Level-5 $400.00 Administrative Cita-tion. Rental Applications are available on the city website.
Clean Water Update
Green Up Your Lawn, Not Your Lakes
Remember that the choices you make when caring for your lawn directly affects water quality in our lakes and rivers.
With the passing of another winter, many residents like to give their lawns a ‘kick start’ to the growing season by adding fertilizer. After a rainstorm, however, some of the fertilizer you apply to your lawn can wash into the storm sewer system and end up in our lakes and rivers. Many commercially available fertilizers contain Phosphorous, an element that stimulates algae growth in our lakes and can turn these waterways green.
To protect our waterways, the City has in place a Phosphorous Free Fertilizer Ordinance. This ordinance helps the City manage and protect our natural water resources that are enjoyed by residents of our City and the surrounding area. The ordinance requires that home owners and commercial lawn services use fertilizer with no phosphorous. The only exceptions are for newly established lawn areas during the first growing season, or for lawns that have been confirmed as being below phosphorous levels established by the University of Minnesota Extension Services. Most Robbinsdale lawns are naturally high in phosphorous and can be maintained with phosphorous free fertilizer.
Bags of fertilizer typically display an N-P-K ratio. This is a ratio of Nitrogen (N) Phosphorous (P) and Potassium (K) contained within the fertilizer. When selecting a fertilizer for your lawn, make sure that the N-P-K ratio displays a 0 value for the P eg. 22-0-12. If you are hiring a lawn care service, make sure they know about this City ordinance as well as others relating to lawn care such as the prohibition of mowing or blowing grass clippings onto streets and sidewalks.
Please make the right choice for our natural environment when selecting your lawn care.
Annual Meeting to Review Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan
Each year as part of our compliance with State stormwater regulations, City staff brings forward a report to a City Council meeting that provides an update of the City’s actions relating to maintaining clean water. During the Council meeting, residents are given the opportunity to address the City Council with any issues, comments, or ideas.
At this stage, the date of the meeting for 2019 has not been set. However, it is normally held within the first 4 months of the New Year. We will place a notice in the local newspaper at least 30 days prior to the proposed meeting date.
Illicit Discharges and Erosion Control
City staff relies on the vigilance of residents to help control illegal dumping and poor construction site control that can cause undesirable material finding its way into our stormsewer system and eventually into our lakes, creeks and waterways. Anything in the stormwater system that is not stormwater, even natural items such as soil, leaves, grass clippings, and pet waste, can add up to big water quality problems. If you observe illegal dumping, see and/or smell conditions that seem out of place, or see tracking of dirt from a building site contact the City immediately by phone and/or email to report the problem. We appreciate your help. If you have any comments, would like further information on these articles, or would like to find out more about stormwater in general, please contact our Water Resources Specialist, Marta Roser, at (763) 531-1248 or at [email protected]
FORESTRY/NATURAL RESOURCES UPDATE Emerald Ash Borer Update & Treatment of Public and Private Ash Trees
Beginning in 2016 ash trees growing in parks and along streets (public rights of way & boulevards) have been undergoing treatments as a preventative shield against the emerald ash borer (EAB). EAB is an exotic insect from China that has killed millions of ash trees across the US and Canada. It is rapidly spreading throughout the Twin Cities and was confirmed in Robbinsdale in April, 2018. All public ash trees with a healthy canopy, room to grow and a healthy branching structure have been injected with an insecticide called emamectin benzoate, or TREE-äge. A single treatment guarantees near 100% protection for 2-3 years. Because ash trees are wind pollinated TREE-äge poses no threat to bees or pollinators. Treated ash trees are marked with a round aluminum tag stamped with the letters EAB or COR and the last treatment year. Injections are performed in-house by City Forester/Natural Resources Specialist Stephan Papiz and the first 3 year rotation of public ash treatments were completed in August of 2018. Trees injected in 2016 will be undergoing retreatment this summer. The cost of a single TREE-äge injection every 2-3 years is a fraction of the cost for full tree removal. The elimination of a perfectly healthy mature ash removes all future benefits the tree could have provided such as shade, aesthetics, stormwater sequestration and wildlife habitat. Treatment of ash trees prior to EAB infestation is critical since dying ash trees deteriorate rapidly and pose significant risk to life and property. If you have an ash tree in your yard it is important to decide now to either treat the tree or remove it. From the City’s perspective preservation of healthy private ash trees is highly recommended due to the benefits these trees provide to the community as a whole. The cost of a preventative TREE-äge injection has decreased in recent years and may be as low as $5.00 per diameter inch depending on the tree service contractor. By the time emerald ash borer-caused decline symptoms become visible from the ground it is often too late to inject. There is a 100% chance an untreated ash will be killed if it is not protected. Robbinsdale licenses tree service contractors, many of whom can provide treatment services for private ash trees. A list of 2019 contractors can be found on the City’s forestry webpage. If you have any questions about ash trees, EAB or ash treatment options please contact City Forester/Natural Resources Specialist, Stephan Papiz at 763-531-1273, or at [email protected].
2019 Public Right of Way Tree Planting
Now is a good time to start thinking about public tree planting! If you recently had a public tree along your street removed or if you have an empty spot and would like some new green canopy we would love to hear from you! You do not need to have a sidewalk to qualify since most rights of ways along public streets extend 12-15 feet from the back of the curb. The City Forester plants bareroot trees in the fall after a 4-6 month stay in our gravelbed nursery. The only requirement is that residents agree to regularly water any new plantings. Trees are free of charge and both mulch and a TreeGator watering bag will be provided for each new planting. Requests will be considered for existing canopy conditions and for any scheduled near-future street reconstruction prior to approval. Actual tree placement depends on the location of underground utilities and surrounding canopy. To make a request please contact the City Forester/Natural Resources Specialist, Stephan Papiz at 763-531-1273 or at [email protected].
Pollinator & Monarch Friendly Plants
As you may have heard there has been a recent widespread and drastic decline in the population of wild & domesticated bees, pollinating insects and monarch butterflies. This has been primarily due to the extensive loss of nectar producing plants and milkweeds as a result of the increased use of herbicides throughout Midwest farmlands, particularly neonicotinoids which disrupts the life cycle of many pollinating insects. Many of our food crops depend upon honeybees and other insects for pollination, while monarchs require milkweed to complete their life cycle. To help out pollinators and the local monarch butterfly population please consider installing a butterfly or pollinator-friendly garden using native prairie plants and milkweeds (there are 5 milkweeds native to Minnesota) and avoid using pesticides when possible. Even adding a few flowering natives to an existing ornamental planting would be of benefit. Native grasses complement and support wildflowers and their use are encouraged as well. If you ‘discover’ any common milkweed plants growing wild or in unmanaged areas of your yard please consider allowing the plant to complete its life cycle so it can serve as monarch habitat. Whenever possible City landscape maintenance crews leave volunteer milkweeds growing and prairie flowers & grasses are used whenever an opportunity arises for using native plants on a non-turf or raingarden planting project. City code section 425 allows residents to install native prairie plant species as long as any such plants are maintained. Robbinsdale actively manages numerous public plantings and raingardens that have been populated with native wildflowers and grasses.
Basically any native prairie flower species can serve as an attractant for bees and insects. Russian sage, a nonnative species with showy lavender flowers as well as any kind of clover (native or nonnative) are major attractants for pollinating insects. For more information about bees and pollinators please visit the University of Minnesota Bee Lab site at https://www.beelab.umn.edu/ or https://www.pollinatorsnativeplants.com/
CITY OF ROBBINSDALE NEWSLETTER SPRING/SUMMER 2019
Creating a Resilient Yard Workshop
Unseasonably warm weather, periods of drought, and flooding rains are the new normal in Minnesota. A resilient yard not only can survive extreme weather will thrive in spite of it. Metro Blooms’ Creating a Resilient Yard workshop provides a framework to understand the importance of resilience and how it can be fostered in your yard through a variety of practices, including site planning, raingardens, turf alternatives, trees, and other plantings. Following the presentation, attendees receive one-on-one design assistance from Blue Thumb Landscape Designers, Hennepin County Master Gardeners, and Master Water Stewards to create a plan for your own yard. All workshops attendees receive information about installation cost share programs and Blue Thumb resources to help get a project in the ground.
Day: Thursday May 9th, 2019 Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm Location: Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive North, Crystal, MN Cost: $15 / household
How to register: Visit metroblooms.org/workshops or call 651-699-2426. Register soon, classes can fill up quickly. You can also mail your registration to Work-shop Registration, P.O. Box 17099, Minneapolis, MN 55417. Enclose a check payable to Metro Blooms and include the workshop location, your name, address, phone number, and email address.
ROBBINSDALE MOTOR VEHICLE OFFICE
Robbinsdale Deputy Registrar/Motor Vehicle Office services include Title Transfers, Registration Renewals, Variety of Specialty License Plates, Boat and Snowmobile Renewals, Hunting and Fishing Licenses, Driver’s Licenses (change of address, or lost license only), and Passport Services*. Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. and 1st & 2nd Saturday of the month from 9 a.m.-12 Noon (except some holiday weekends). The Motor Vehicle Office is located in Robbinsdale City Hall, 4100 Lakeview Avenue North. Call us at 763-535-8133 for more information. Remember: state law requires insurance information be provided at the time of registration renewal (tabs), title transfer or application for new Minnesota title/registration.
*Passports: Monday thru Fr iday drop-ins are welcome, but sufficient time is needed for processing applications and will only be accepted at the counter between 8 a.m-3:30 p.m. during the week, and Saturdays by appointment. A Saturday appointment must be scheduled by calling 763-535-8133, pressing 1 and then pressing 3. Payment for passport applications MUST be personal check or money-order. Passport renewals must be made by mail. If it’s been over 15 years since your passport was issued, your passport has been damaged, or it was issued at age 16 or younger, you will need to apply for a new passport in person. For more information on passport requirements, visit www.travel.state.gov. NOTE: When there are school release days, we often have longer wait times due to demand for passport services.
Support Your Local Businesses Our local businesses play an important part in our community and rely on resident patronage. Whenever possible, if an item you are shopping for can be
found here, rather than going elsewhere consider buying in Robbinsdale.
Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits
Robbinsdale Wine and Spirits hours Monday-Thursday 9am-10pm; Friday-Saturday 8am-10pm; Sunday 11am-6pm. The city-owned liquor store located at 3501 Bottineau Blvd, on the left end of the Hy-Vee building, offers over 300 domestic, import, craft beer and hard cider packages, including micro brews and seasonal crafts. We proudly focus on “made in Minnesota” products from local breweries, cideries and distilleries. We encourage requests for new products—just stop in or make your request on Facebook. Find monthly specials at Robbinsdale Wine & Spirits website at www.robbinsdalemn.com/wineandspirits. Like us on Facebook www.facebook.com/RobbinsdaleWineSpirits to check out new arrivals, specials and upcoming events. Profits from the store help to pay for park improvements.
City Council Update In an effort to better inform the citizens of Robbinsdale, this section contains information on ordinances passed by the City Council. For questions or more information call the City Clerk’s Office at 763-531-1253.
18-07 Charter Amendment No. 36 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECITONS OF THE ROBBINSDALE CITY CHARTER.
18-08 ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 520.01 SUBDIVISION 4 OF THE B-1 NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT TO INCLUDE THE SALE OF VINYL RECORDS, SECOND HAND, USED OR CONSIGNMENT WEARING APPAREL, ACCESSORIES, COSTUME JEWELRY, SHOES, BOOTS AND FURNITURE WITH STANDARDS AND LICENSING REQUIREMENTS.
18-09 ORDINANCE REZOING 3900 36TH AVE. N. FROM R-B RESIDENTIAL BUSINESS TO B-1, NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL.
18-10 ORDINANCE 18-10 ADDING BREW PUB LICENSE FEES TO THE CITY FEE SCHEDULE.
18-11 ORDINANCE AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF THE ROBBINSDALE FEE SCHEDULE
18-12 AN ORDIANCE AMENDING SECTION 605 OF THE CITY CODE RELATED TO GARBAGE AND REFUSE TO CLARIFY RULES RELATED TO LARGE ITEM DISPOSAL
18-13 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY CODE REGARDING THE FIRST CITY COUNCIL MEETING FOLLOWING AN ELECTION TO CONFORM WITH CITY CHARTER AND ADDING PROCESS TO CHANGE REGULAR MEETING DATES.
18-14 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 815 OF THE CITY CODE REGARDING USE OF PARKS AND RECREATION AREAS AND RELATED UPDATES TO CHAPTER 12 LIQUOR AND BEER AND CHAPTER 9 PUBLIC SAFETY
18-15 AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING AND ELECTRIC SERVICE FRANCHISE FEE ON NORTHERN STATES POWER COMPANY, A MINNESOTA CORPORATION, ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS, FOR PROVIDING ELECTRIC ENERGY SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE.
18-16 AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A GAS ENERGY FRANCHISE FEE ON CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., d.b.a. CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNESOTA GAS (“CENTERPOINT ENERGY”), f.k.a. CENTERPOINT ENERGY MINNEGASCO, A DIVISION OF CENTERPOINT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., f.k.a. RELIANT ENERGY MINNEGASCO, A DIVISION OF RELIANT ENERGY RESOURCES CORP., A DELAWARE CORPORATION, FOR PROVIDING GAS ENERGY SERVICE WITHIN THE CITY OF ROBBINSDALE
NOTES ON BUYING OR SELLING HOMES Thinking of Buying or Selling a Home? It is recommended that you do some homework before selling your home. Find out what homes sold recently in your neighborhood and for how much. Each week local newspapers print the address and sale price for recent sales. Another good resource is the “Home Sellers” and “Home Buyers” Handbooks available on the Minnesota Attorney General’s website: https://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Handbooks/HmSellers/default.asp and http://www.ag.state.mn.us/Consumer/Handbooks/HmBuyers/default.asp.
There are other internet sites with ideas to make your home more marketable. It is a good idea to get more than one estimate on the listing price of your home. Beware of people using the real estate market as a get-rich-quick scheme. Make sure you don't sell one of your most important investments for less than it is worth!
Robbinsdale Point of Sale Program Robbinsdale’s Point of Sale (POS) ordinance requires a disclosure report prepared by independent certified evaluators (hired by the seller). Under this code, licensed evaluators walk through homes prior to being placed on the market and shown for sale. The evaluator would file an inspection report with the City and leave a copy for viewing in the home. This applies to all single family homes, twin homes, townhouses, and condominiums (except new construction). Reports would indicate items which are acceptable, below standards, and required repairs. Required repairs include imminent structural failures, unsafe electrical and plumbing systems, hazardous or unsanitary conditions, and lack of basic items (sinks in kitchens, toilet facilities, etc.). For more information contact Rick Pearson at 763-531-1266. The POS inspection must be performed by a certified evaluator. A link to more information regarding POS requirements, as well as a list of evaluators currently certified in Robbinsdale, can be found on the City’s website www.robbinsdalemn.com/pos.
CITY OF ROBBINSDALE 4100 Lakeview Avenue North
Robbinsdale, MN 55422 CITY COUNCIL Phone & e-mail Regan Murphy, Mayor ......... 763-257-0368, [email protected] Bill Blonigan, Ward1……… 763-537-7776, [email protected] Dan Rogan, Ward 2 …….…. 763-533-6874, [email protected] George Selman, Ward 3 ….. 612-221-9626, [email protected] Pat Backen, Ward 4 ……….. 763-439-6454, [email protected] Marcia Glick, City Mgr……... 763-531-1258, [email protected]
ROBBINSDALE SERVICE DIRECTORY Police and Fire Response ......................... ………….911 Police Administration ................................ 763-531-1220 City Hall ...................................................... 763-537-4534 Motor Vehicle Office .................................. 763-535-8133 Recreation .................................................. 763-531-1278 Building Inspections ................................. 763-531-1268
The City newsletter is published twice per year to keep residents informed about the City. E-mail comments and questions about the publication to:
COUNCIL & COMMISSIONS MEETING SCHEDULE & LOCATIONS
*The 1st meeting in August has been changed to Monday, August 5th due to National Night Out on the 6th.
CITY COUNCIL
MONTHLY MEETINGS
LOCATION
Regular Meetings 1st & 3rd Tuesday* 7 pm City Hall
Economic Development Authority (REDA)
2nd Tuesday 7 pm City Hall
Charter Subject to call Time TBD City Hall
Advisory Commissions:
Human Rights 4th Thursday 7 pm City Hall (every other month beginning January)
Parks, Recreation & Forestry
4th Tuesday (Except July, Dec)
7 pm Meets at City Hall Oct-March and Sanborn April-Sept
Planning 3rd Thursday 7 pm City Hall
Senior 1st Monday 1:30 pm City Hall (No meeting July, August and September))
Crime Prevention 1st Wednesday (Feb, May, Nov)
7 pm Police/Fire Building
OPEN TO BUSINESS — You have a business plan, NOW WHAT? Not sure how to turn that plan into a reality? Open to Business can help!
Our team of free, confidential advisors can provide a real-world assistance with the next steps! Hennepin County and Robbinsdale Economic Development Authority have funded Open to Business for Robbinsdale. This is a free service that can help you with Busi-ness Plan Development, Feasibility Studies, Cash Flow and Financing Projections, Marketing, Loan Preparations and more! The first Wednesday of even number months walk-in hours are 9:30-11:30 a.m. at Robbinsdale City Hall. For more information go to www.opentobusinessmn.org or call to make an appointment 612-843-3260.
COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Robbinsdale Police Department is seeking applicants who are interested in serving the community as Police Reserve Officers. The Police Reserve is an ex-cellent opportunity to serve the community and help ensure that Robbinsdale remains a safe community in which to live, work and enjoy. Police Reserve Of-ficers are unpaid volunteers who assist licensed sworn officers by performing community service tasks, assist at community events such as Whiz Bang Days, perform non-criminal Police functions, and assist at natural disasters and other emergencies that require additional personnel. Being a Reserve Officer provides an excellent opportunity to serve the community, learn new skills, and gain new experiences. Anyone interested in volunteering and helping to make a difference in the community is encouraged to apply. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, a high school graduate (GED acceptable), possess a valid driver’s license, and be able to pass a criminal background check. For more information on join-ing the Police Reserve, please contact Sgt. Chris Woodhall at 763-531-1283 or via email [email protected] More info and application links are available on the city website http://www.robbinsdalemn.com/services/police/
OPERATION CALL SAFE
Did you know? Robbinsdale Police Department offers a safety check to Rob-binsdale residents who have medical conditions or are living alone. You will be required to call the hotline every morning. If they don’t hear from you, some-one from the Police Department will follow up to make sure you are safe! Call 763-531-1220 for more information.