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In Touch - Spring 2020City of New Hope A publication of the city of New Hope, Minnesota e newhopemn.gov Spring 2020 Number 206 City of New Hope e Spring 2020 Some highlights of this issue include: 2020 Street Projects Infrastructure and water main projects Disposing of Spring Debris Where to bring indoor/outdoor waste Begin Park Upgrades New equipment coming soon Scattered Site Housing Projects Projects underway, home for sale In Business New microdistillery and drive-through grocery kiosk New Hope Village Golf Course Golf course opening soon 2 2 3 A great place to grow! 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 3 Prsrt Std U.S. Postage PAID Twin Cities, MN Permit No. 2330 Current resident or 4 4 Rendering of the new pool area which will include a 50-meter pool, current channel, shallow water area, body slides, bathhouse, vortex pool, drop slide, water walk, basketball hoops, Wibit play feature, shade umbrellas, shade rental areas, and a larger shallow water play feature. City Hall Landscaping, Civic Center Park & Pool Update Although the new city hall is fully op- erational, there is still remaining exterior work that will be completed this spring. This includes the installation of safety bol- lards, a monument sign, flagpole lights, and a final layer of pavement on the park- ing lot. In addition, the remaining city hall landscaping will be installed, including final adjustments to the rock elevations in the parking lot islands once the plantings are in place. Some late winter work is expected to be completed on the theater and picnic shelter with the installation of the wood beams for the picnic shelter and the metal roofing for both facilities. The remainder of the construction, including the the- ater seating area, will be completed this spring. Also expected this spring is the installa- tion of the curb work and bituminous for the pool parking lot, park trails, and trail lighting. Once the work is complete, land- scaping and site restoration will begin. Pool construction continued over the winter, but was limited to the interior of the pool bathhouse and mechanical building. In the bathhouse, work included ceiling panels, lighting, cabinetry and counters, mechanical, plumbing, electri- cal finishes, and flooring. For the me- chanical building, the installation of the mechanical equipment continued along with the interior electrical work. The brick on the exterior of the building was completed and the installation of the metal roofing is underway. Concrete placement and additional exterior site im- provements will start up again this spring. Due to the construction delays experi- enced in 2019, a phased opening is being planned for the aquatic park. On June 6, the 50-meter, eight-lane outdoor pool, bathhouse and concession stand will open. The pool will feature one- and three-meter diving boards, a drop slide, and a wibit (floatable water play). The remainder of the amenities, including a shallow water recreation area with zero depth entry, tot slide and play feature, two body slides, a current channel, and a vortex pool are expected to open in early July. For more information about the New Hope Aquatic Park, including hours, ad- mission prices, and swim lessons, visit newhopemn.gov/aquatics. The new Windsor Ridge development officially has two homes completed and for sale. The developer, SVK Develop- ment, was just recently issued their eighth building permit for the construc- tion of a new home. Progress continues at Windsor Ridge single-family residential development The asking prices for the two new homes currently listed for sale are $389,000 and $459,000, respectively. The project, expected to be completed in 2021, will be comprised of 32 new single-family homes on 65-foot-wide lots. 2020 U.S. Census Recently completed home listed for sale at Windsor development site north of New Hope Ice Arena Election dates to know in 2020 Note: In 2020, elections will be conducted for the office of the Mayor and 2 council seats in New Hope • May 19 - Candidate filings for office open • June 2 - Candidate filings for office close • June 26 - Vote early by mail or in person for MN Primary June 26 through Aug. 10 • July 21 - Register in advance by July 21 for the Minnesota Primary. • Aug. 11 - Minnesota Primary Election • Sept. 18 - Vote early by mail or in person Sept. 18 through Nov. 2 • Oct. 13 - Register in advance by Oct. 13 to save time on General Election Day • Nov. 3 - General Election Day For more information go to mnvotes.org. The U.S. Constitution mandates that the country conduct a count of its popula- tion once every 10 years. The U.S. Census Bureau has begun counting every person in the 50 states, District of Columbia, and five U.S. territories for the 2020 Census. The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and others use to provide daily services, products, and support for residents and communities. Every year, billions of dol- lars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Representatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. In March, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will begin arriving in homes across the city. On April 1, Census Day will be celebrated with events across the country. Residents should count anyone living in their home on April 1 when com- pleting the questionnaire. If a resident does not respond by the end of April, U.S. Census Bureau staff will begin attempts to make contact by going door-to-door through August of 2020. City of New Hope e Spring 2020 Disposing of spring cleaning debris Spring cleaning is in full swing, and for most that means having items to dis- pose of, from both inside and outside the house. Here's where New Hope residents can go to properly dispose of waste: Hennepin County Recycling Center For household items, New Hope residents can drop off a wide variety of household waste items year-round at the Hennepin County Recycling Center and Transfer Station located at 8100 Jefferson Highway in Brooklyn Park. Recycling, household hazardous waste, automotive items (including oil, gas, an- tifreeze and lead-acid batteries), paint, plastic bags, fluorescent bulbs, some electronics, and organics (compostable items, food scraps, etc.) can all be dropped off for no fee. Laptops, computer monitors, TVs, appli- ances, tires and mattresses/ box springs can be dropped off for a fee. Garbage, furniture, carpet and construction debris are among the materials not accepted. Facility hours are Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Wednes- days from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For details about items accepted, costs, and directions to the recycle center, call 612.348.3777 or visit hennepin.us/ dropoff. Maple Grove Yardwaste Site For waste from outside the home, the Maple Grove Yardwaste Site accepts grass clippings, garden materials, leaves, brush and tree waste up to 9 inches in diameter, woodchips, and small quanti- ties of sod, dirt, sand, and gravel. Larger logs - up to 22 inches - are accepted for a small fee. Residents who bring yard waste to the site in plastic bags must empty the bags and remove them from the site. The yard waste site is located at 10300 Maple Grove Parkway North, just east of the Maple Grove Super Target. The yard waste site is open annually from April 1 to November 30. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The site is closed on Memorial Day, July 4, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving. For more information, visit mgyardwaste. com or call 763.420.4886. Bulk Waste Pickup Days This year bulk waste pickup days will be held March 30 – April 8 for New Hope residents. See the full article in the Fall/ Winter edition of In Touch, the March In the Pipeline, or by going to hrg-recycling.com. Questions? Call 763.493.8006. Kathi Hemken Mayor 763.537.7990 khemken@newhopemn.gov John Elder Council Member 763.913.1472 jelder@newhopemn.gov Andy Hoffe Council Member 763.537.2647 ahoffe@newhopemn.gov Frequently Called City Numbers General Telephone ............763.531.5100 Inspections ............................763.531.5127 building permits, complaints Parks and Recreation .........763.531.5151 Public Works ........................763.592.6777 sewer backup, snowplowing, forestry Utility Billing .........................763.592.6760 Police (non-emergency) .....763.531.5170 City Hall Address 4401 Xylon Avenue North New Hope, MN 55428 City Website www.newhopemn.gov Tell us what you think... 24-Hour Opinion Line .....763.531.5102 E-mail ...........cityhall@newhopemn.gov Cedrick Frazier Council Member 612.296.0573 cfrazier@newhopemn.gov Kirk McDonald City Manager 763.531.5112 kmcdonald@newhopemn.gov Jonathan London Council Member 763.546.1293 jlondon@newhopemn.gov This spring and summer, residents will see many improvements made on Winnetka Avenue. The city will begin by replacing the water main located between 27th and 29th avenues. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction during this con- struction. This area has historically had many water breaks. The city awarded the contract to G. F. Jedlicki in February to pipe burst the exist- ing water main and replace it with new HDPE pipe. This process involves demol- ishing the old water main and installing new water main without any significant roadway excavation. Hennepin County is planning to mill and overlay Winnetka Avenue between 27th and 42nd avenues. By replacing the water main prior to the county’s project, the city can significantly reduce the restora- tion cost of the water main replacement project by not needing to fully restore any demolished or damaged pavement. The city will also be partnering with the city of Crystal to replace the sanitary and storm sewer manhole covers on Win- netka Avenue between 27th and 42nd avenues. Water Main Replacement In addition to the city’s water main re- placement project and the county’s mill and overlay, CenterPoint Energy will also be working on Winnetka Avenue between 10th Avenue in Golden Valley and 42nd Avenue. They will be replac- ing the main gas supply main, as well as the smaller distribution lines and services along Winnetka Avenue. Access to businesses and homes will be available for most of the duration of these projects. Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction in areas under construction. Temporary water will be installed to limit any water service disrup- tions. More information can be found at newhopemn.gov/WinnetkaWaterMain. The 2020 infrastructure project includes improvements to some of the low- est rated streets in the city’s pavement management plan, many of which are in “poor” condition. If approved, many streets in the southwestern corner of the city will receive pavement improvements this summer. The City Council will review bids and potentially award the project to a con- tractor at the March 23 city council meeting. More information can be found on the city’s website at newhopemn. gov/2020infrastructure. 2020 Infrastructure Project Begin Park Playground Project Movies in the Park Join the city of New Hope for fun sum- mer Friday evening showings of some of your favorite classic movies. We’ll show the movies on a jumbo screen in the grassy area of the softball field on the east side of Northwood Park, 3815 Boone Ave North. Concessions will be available for pur- chase (provided by the New Hope Dance Competition Line). Begin Park, located at 5407 Wisconsin Avenue North, will be updated with new playground equipment during the sum- mer of 2020. The project will involve the replacement of the playground equipment container, improvements to the short sidewalk area leading to the container, new benches, and a new park sign. The playground at this park was last replaced in 1996 and is currently the old- est in the park system. Planning started this past November, and a survey was sent to Begin Park neighbors asking for their input on the new equipment and if they had interest in being a part of the planning committee. Meetings were held in February. Later this spring, the City Council will approve the design, authorize bids for the site portion of the project and approve contracts. Staff an- ticipates the project to be completed this summer. City of New Hope e Spring 2020 Scattered Site Housing Projects Over the years, the city has acquired doz- ens of properties as part of the scattered site housing Program. The primary focus of the program is to target distressed single-family properties throughout the city, with the goal of improving residential neighborhoods. Projects currently under- way include the following: 3924 Utah Avenue North The city acquired the distressed property at 3924 Utah Avenue North with the goal of rehabilitating the house as part of a demonstration project for the neighbor- hood. The 1961 home features a two-story home design that is common throughout the neighborhood. The city has invested approximately $180,000 into improving home, which includes removing a wall between the kitchen and dining room to create an open floor- plan, and converting two upstairs bedrooms into one master suite/bath. After completion this spring, the city will host an open house and the home will be listed for sale. Contact Jeff Alger, 763.531.5119 or jalger@ newhopemn.gov, if you are interested in attending the open house or purchasing the home. Employee of Quarter West Metro Fire-Rescue Home Safety Survey Program The West Metro Fire-Rescue District is offering FREE Home Fire Safety Surveys. This program was developed to educate residents of potential hazards in their home and what they can do to make their home safer. A member of the fire department staff will walk through your home with you and complete a survey. This usually takes about an hour. They will make sure your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms are functioning and properly located. They will also provide other tools and informa- tion to keep your home safe. Having working smoke detectors, CO alarms, mitigating home hazards, and understanding what to do in the event of an emergency can dramatically enhance your family’s chance of survival. Make an appointment by contacting As- sistant Chief Joel Nelson at 763.230.7007 or jnelson@westmetrofire.com. New Hope’s Employee of the Quarter for Q4 2019 was Community Service Officer Scott Anderson. Scott was selected by his peers for going above and beyond by as- sisting a motorist from Missouri who had a flat tire and no resources to repair it. After a suggestion from dispatch, Scott contacted Care Min- istries at New Hope Church, who offered to provide the motorist with a tire as well as a gas card and food at no cost. When Scott brought the tire to Tires Plus, the store manager donated a tire! When Scott went to Auto Zone to buy a lug wrench, that store manager donated a lug wrench and a jack to the motorist! Soon the motorist was on their way south, thanks to Scott who frequently goes out of his way to help others. You may recall that CSO Anderson was also recently the recipient of this recogni- tion in Q4 of 2018 as well. Congratula- tions Scott for continuing to excel in your service to our community! Deputy Fire Marshal Shelby Wolf sharing info with a resi- dent during his home fire safety survey CSO Scott Anderson July 24 at 9:15 p.m. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone Sponsored by: West Metro Fire Rescue Auxiliary June 19 at 9:15 p.m. Captain Marvel Sponsored by: New Hope Lions Aug. 21 at 8:30 p.m. Toy Story 4 Sponsored by: New Hope Women of Today Please bring your own blanket or chair. These movies are FREE! Existing playground equipment at Begin Park 5201 Oregon Avenue North Another demolition and rebuild project is nearing completion at 5201 Oregon Avenue North. The city acquired the distressed single-family home that occupied the site in 2018, demolished the building, and sold the lot to Novak-Fleck. A new 2,800 square foot is listed for sale for $407,000 and will provide a great step up housing option for residents in the area. The home includes a finished base- ment, four bedrooms, four bathrooms, and a three-stall garage. 6027 West Broadway The EDA recently approved a contract to demolish the home at 6027 West Broad- way and prepare the site for rede- velop- ment. The house was the lowest valued single-family home in the city and was demolished in early March. Proposals have been solicited from various builders and the EDA will select a preferred design for a new single-family home to be constructed on the site. Pothole & Snowplow Damage Spring is a busy season for public works employees who work to fill potholes and restore any boulevard turf that has been damaged by the snow plows. Residents can report these and many more issues on the city’s website at newhopemn.gov/ reportanissue. By reporting issues online, residents can be updated by staff on the steps taken to resolve their issues without even picking up the phone! If you prefer, you can also contact the public works de- partment at 763.592.6777. Nearly all of the damage caused by snow- plows occurs in the city-owned boule- vard, typically the first 12 to 15 feet behind the curb. Residents who place irrigation systems, trees, shrubs, flower beds, brick, stone, or other items in the boulevard do so at their own risk. New Hope will repair boulevard turf damage caused by snow plows with black dirt and grass seed. As soon as hot-mix asphalt is available, staff will begin filling the many potholes that are reported each spring. To ensure that the potholes that you may encounter on a daily basis are addressed by staff, please report them to the public works department. Northwood Park Basketball Court The basketball court at Northwood Park will be getting an update this summer! The project will involve the replacement of the court surface and the basketball hoops. The basketball court was built more than 25 years ago. Last resurfaced in 2016, this court has had varying levels of repair over the years. Soils beneath the court surface have led to repeated cracking, peeling of the court surface, as well as heaving of the basketball hoop bases. Over the years, the existing hoops have continued to shift and lean into the court. Later this month, staff will ask the City Council to authorize bids. Bike Rodeo Bike riding offers fun, freedom and exer- cise, and it’s good for the environment! On Thursday, May 7 from 6-8 p.m., riders will have the opportunity to get their hel- met properly fitted, navigate their bikes through a safety skills course and get their bike checked for safety. Police and fire personnel will be in atten- dance to oversee these activities. Partici- pants can also be entered into a door prize drawing to win a new bike! Refreshments will be provided by the West Metro VFW Post #7051. This FREE event is sponsored by the cit- ies of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley and Robbinsdale. The event will be held at Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd, Robbinsdale. Mark Your Calendars April 6 - Skate with Snow Princesses May 7 - Bike Rodeo June 6 - Vehicle Fair June 13 - Young Mudder June 19 & 20 - City Wide Garage Sale August 7 - Wet & Wild Water Day More information: newhopemn.gov/rec City of New Hope e Spring 2020 Hy-Vee will begin the construction of a 960 square-foot drive-through kiosk in the spring of 2020. The project was ap- proved by the City Council in July 2019, Microdistillery with cocktail room approved at Village on Quebec and will include three drive-through gro- cery pick-up lanes. The new facility, “Aisles Online,” will provide a dedicated pick-up area for Hy- Vee customers who place their grocery orders online. The new building will expedite the grocery pick-up process and reduce congestion near the grocery store en- trances. The new Aisles Online facility will be the first of its kind located at a Hy- Vee in Minnesota. A. Davis Distillery was granted a Con- ditional Use Permit in January of 2020 to open a microdistillery with cocktail room at 7530 Quebec Avenue North, at the intersection of 42nd and Quebec avenues. This distillery will do business as "Pocket Square Cocktail Lounge." Owners intend for the business to be op- erational by July of 2020. This will mark the first opening of a cocktail room in the northwest suburbs. The distillery will serve hand-crafted cocktails and small 750 ml bottles of their handmade liquor. The microdistill- ery will begin by selling mostly vodka, gin, and possibly rum, all of which will be produced on site. Owners of the busi- ness also plan to manufacture whiskey in the future. Although the cocktail room will not serve food, patrons will be able to order delivery and carry-out food from local restaurants. The business also plans to arrange for food trucks to be on site on occasion. A. Davis Distillery plans to be open Wednesday through Saturday and Sundays for special events. Hy-Vee to begin construction on drive- through kiosk this spring Start planning for National Night Out, New Hope’s Night to Unite Every year, neighborhoods in New Hope and across the country gather to talk about crime prevention and to send a message to any would-be criminals that neighbors are united with each other and will work with police to reduce crime and promote public safety. This year’s National Night Out, New Hope’s Night to Unite, is scheduled for Tuesday, Aug. 4 from 6 to 9 p.m. There is still time to plan and register your neighborhood’s gathering. While the traditional “lights on” and front porch vigils remain a part of National Night Out, many neighborhoods have expanded to hold block parties, potlucks, ice cream socials, visits from police, neighborhood contests, and much more. Groups that register by July 1 will be Golf season getting in full swing The New Hope Village Golf Course is a beautiful, nine-hole, par-three course consisting of 23 acres of gently rolling terrain with large mature trees, and well-manicured turf. Water hazards and sand traps come into play on five of the holes to challenge even the most experienced golfers. These fea- tures make it a great place for people of all ages and all skill levels to enjoy the game of golf. New Hope Village Golf Course has open golf every day of the week and offers leagues for youth, seniors, men, and women. Group lessons for both youth and adults are also available. The clubhouse includes a pro shop, snack bar, and an indoor seating area. It also fea- tures a covered patio with picnic tables. A second patio overlooking the 9th green was completed in 2019. eligible to receive picnic supplies pro- vided with support from the New Hope Crime Prevention Fund and will have their choice of popular visitors including K9, McGruff, a fire truck, or more. Neigh- borhoods can also sign up to participate in a food and school supply collection. The donations received will be distrib- uted to NEAR and local schools. The National Night Out registration form, and additional resources for organizers are available online at ne- whopemn.gov/nno. Contact the New Hope Police Department to register. For more information or to have regis- tration materials mailed to you, contact Officer Nichole Korth at 763.531.5140 or nkorth@newhopemn.gov. 2020 Rates (Senior Age is 60+) Adult Greens Fee: $15 Senior Greens Fee: $13 Junior Greens Fee: $9.50 Adult Gas Cart: $15 Senior Gas Cart: $12 Pull Cart Rental: $2 Club Rental: $3 Pass Books (no expiration) Adult (20 rounds): $280 Senior (20 rounds): $250 Junior (10 rounds): $90 Season Passes (unlimited rounds in 2020) New Hope Resident (Adult/Senior): $280 Adult: $350 Senior: $320 Additional Pass (same household): $135 Family (up to four members from same household): $500 Call 763.531.5178 for details. Now hiring The New Hope Parks and Recreation de- partment is now accepting applications for summer employment at the New Hope Aquatic Park. Positions include assistant managers, lifeguards, water safety instructors, guest services, con- cessions, and maintenance. Applications are available at New Hope City Hall or newhopemn.gov/aquatics. City Wide Garage Sale New Hope’s Second Annual City Wide Garage Sale will be held June 19-20. Participation is open to all New Hope residents. Sign up now to have your sale listed on a city-wide map. Call 763.531.5151 or go to webtrac.nhrecexpress.com. There is no charge to participate. Vehicle Fair On Saturday, June 6 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., families are invited to the Crystal Commu- nity Center (4800 Douglas Drive) parking lot to get an “up close” look at some of the vehicles that come and go through their neighborhood. A wide variety of trucks and cars will be on display for adults and children to explore. Don’t miss this great photo opportunity! A free-will dona- tion of a non-perishable food item for the local food shelf will be accepted at this event. This FREE event is sponsored by the cities of New Hope, Crystal, Golden Valley, and Robbinsdale.