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In the Pipeline - 04 April 2020Over April/May City Council regular meetings: April 13 and 27, May 11 and 26 at 7 p.m. City Council work sessions: April 20, May 18 at 6:30 p.m. Citizen Advisory Commission meetings: No April mtg., May 12 at 7 p.m. Human Rights Commission meetings: April 6, May 4 at 7 p.m. Planning Commission meetings: April 7, May 5 at 7 p.m. Events: Board of Appeal and Equalization - April 2 at 7 p.m. Memorial Day - May 25, city offices closed All activities are at City Hall, 4401 Xylon Ave. N. unless otherwise indicated. Agendas and minutes for meetings are available on the city’s website. Schedule is subject to change. Call 763.531.5100 for more information. Compost bins and rain barrels Each Spring, the Recycling Asso- ciation of Minnesota partners with local governments, soil and water- shed districts, nonprofits, and other organizations to provide quality rain barrels and compost bins made from recycled materials at low cost to Min- nesota residents. Rain barrels include debris screen, garden hose, shut-off thumb valve, hanging hose clip, overflow hose, and linking kit. Cost $79. Compost bins are made of sturdy, yet lightweight, materials with two-piece construction for sides that allow for easy transporting and turning of materials. Cost $66. New Hope residents get a $20 dis- count when using the discount code “HRG20Off” when ordering online at recycleminnesota.org. Orders can be placed now and picked up on Saturday, May 2, between 9-12 a.m. at the Brooklyn Park Operations & Maintenance Facility, 8300 Noble Ave, Brooklyn Park, MN 55443. Yard waste site is open As you begin to spruce up your lawn and landscaping after its long winter nap, remember that the Maple Grove yard waste site accepts and recycles leaves, grass, brush, and branches. The site, located at 10300 Maple Grove Parkway, opens for the season on April 1. The site is open Monday through Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., through late November. The site is located east of The Maple Grove Super Target. Visit mgyardwaste.com or call 763.420.4886 for directions and details about materials accepted. Bulk Waste Pickup Days Crystal and New Hope will hold the special bulky waste curbside clean- up for single-family through eight unit households that pay for curbside recycling service with the city March 30 - April 9, 2020. Have materials out by 7 a.m. on the first day of collection in your zone. Trucks will only go through your area once. Postcards with a map of your zone and a list of acceptable materials will be mailed to each eligible house- hold. More details are available at hrg-recycling.com. If you have questions, please email BPOM@BrooklynPark.org or call Recycling Administration at 763.493.8006. Special Materials Drop-Off The Hennepin Recycling Group (HRG), which includes New Hope, is hosting a special material drop off day from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Satur- day, April 25. The event will be at the Brooklyn Park Operations and Main- tenance Facility, 8300 Noble Ave. N. Residents may dispose of many items for free, including: paper, cardboard, oil, oil filters, antifreeze, scrap metal, bicycles and some electronics such as printers, mobile phones, and stereos. Other items, including appliances, carpet, mattresses, tires, and elec- tronics such as computers, monitors and TVs can be dropped off for a fee. For more information, visit HRG’s website at hrg-recycling.com. Spring street sweeping Public works crews and a contrac- tor are scheduled to sweep all city streets in April, weather permitting. The project will take about a week to complete. Please avoid parking on the street while sweeping is occurring. Street sweeping helps remove con- taminants from storm water runoff. Now Hiring The New Hope Parks and Recreation department is now accepting applica- tions for summer employment at the New Hope Aquatic Park. Positions in- clude assistant managers, lifeguards, water safety instructors, guest servic- es, concessions, and maintenance. Applications available at New Hope City Hall, or go to newhopemn.gov/ aquatics. Recreation Corner Register for summer fun! The spring/summer edition of the In Motion recreation brochure was delivered to residents in early March. The brochure includes a wide vari- ety of programs, activities and events for all ages. Register today! The brochure can also be viewed online at newhopemn.gov/rec. Bike Rodeo is May 7 Kids can test their safety skills as they navigate their bikes through a course supervised by police personnel and volunteers. There will also be free bicycle safety checks, helmet fitting, refreshments and door prizes. This year’s event will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 7, at Lakeview Terrace Park, 3769 Crystal Lake Blvd., Robbinsdale. The event is free! Step to It Challenge The Step to It Challenge running from May 1-28, is a family-friendly activity challenge that motivates people of all ages and abilities to become more physically active in different ways. Participants log time spent walk- ing or doing other activities (there is a convenient conversion chart). To register, visit steptoit.org, and registration begins April 1. Revolutionary Sports Basketball Youth ages 4-9 will develop their basketball dribbling, passing and shoot- ing skills. Each age level will work on developing skills based on their level of experience. The program will be held on Tuesdays, April 14-May 12 at New Hope Community Gyms, 8230 47th Ave N (north end of Coo- per High). PreStars, for ages 4-6 meets from 6-6:30 p.m.; MiniStars, for ages 5-7 meets from 6:30-7:15 p.m.; MightyStars, for ages 6-9 meets from 7:15-8 p.m. The resident fee is $55, nonresident fee is $62. For more information about these programs or to register, call the New Hope Parks and Recreation office at 763.531.5151 or visit webtrac.nhrecexpress.com. Now that spring is here, please remember that the city of New Hope has a few simple guidelines to help ensure that residential neighbor- hoods are attractive, well-main- tained, and free of clutter: ❖ Garbage cans and recycling containers must be stored inside (or screened from view) except for the evening preceding and the day of garbage pickup. ❖ Outside storage of materials and equipment is not permitted. Items should be stored within a building or fully screened so they are not visible from adjoining properties. ❖ Vehicles must be parked on a hard surface consisting of concrete, as- phalt or crushed rock. Vehicles must be currently licensed and operable. ❖ Commercial vehicles or equip- ment may not be stored in residential parking areas. For more information, call New Hope Inspections at 763.531.5127. Help avoid neighborhood clutter PLAY HAPPY! Come out this spring and enjoy your beautiful New Hope Village Golf Course. The golf course provides a great golfing experience for players of all abilities, perfect for the entire family. Our motto is “Play Happy”, so don’t be afraid to come out for some fun and recreation. Tee times can be made online by following the link at newhopegolf.org. The course of- fers leagues and lessons for seniors, women, men, couples, and kids. New at the course this year is an outdoor patio area where you can sit back and enjoy the beautiful sur- roundings with a snack and an ice cold beverage. 2020 U.S. Census The U.S. Constitution mandates that the country conduct a count of its population 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, teach- ers, and others use to provide daily services, products, and support for residents and communities. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire depart- ments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data. The results of the census also deter- mine the number of seats each state will have in the U.S. House of Repre- sentatives, and they are used to draw congressional and state legislative districts. In March, invitations to participate in the 2020 Census will begin arriv- ing in households across the city. On April 1, Census Day will be celebrat- ed 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 reach individuals by going door-to-door through August of 2020. 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 and there is no charge to par- take in the event. Sign up now to have your garage sale listed on a city-wide map that will be posted on the city’s website. Call 763.531.5151 or go to webtrac.nhrecex- press.com for more information.