In the Pipeline - 02 February 2020Over
February/March
City Council regular meetings: February 10 and 24, March 9 and 23 at 7 p.m.
City Council work sessions: February 18, March 16 at 6:30 p.m.
Citizen Advisory Commission meetings: February 11, March 10 at 7 p.m.
Human Rights Commission meetings: February 3, March 2 at 7 p.m.
Planning Commission meetings: February 4, March 4 at 7 p.m.
Events: State of the City presentation-February 12 at 7:30 a.m. City offices
closed for Presidents’ Day-February 17.
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.
Properly dispose of
problem waste items
Hennepin County operates a drop-off
facility at 8100 Jefferson Highway in
Brooklyn Park to manage the disposal
of household hazardous waste and
problem materials. These are common
household items that may be toxic and
could pollute the air, land and water if
disposed of improperly.
The Hennepin County Recycling Cen-
ter and Transfer Station accepts house-
hold hazardous waste including paints
and solvents; auto fluids, filters and bat-
teries; cleaning products; flammables
including gasoline; garden chemicals;
and miscellaneous other chemicals.
Problem materials accepted include
fluorescent lamps, rechargeable/cord-
less appliances, household batteries,
CDs, DVDs, and one-pound propane/
gas cylinders.
The site also accepts recyclable items
and organic waste. Electronics, tires,
appliances, mattresses and propane
appliances are accepted for a fee.
For a complete list of materials accept-
ed at the Brooklyn Park Transfer Station
and hours of operation, visit hennepin.
us and search for
“drop-off facility,” or call 612.348.3777.
State of the City
The City Council and city staff invite
members of the local business com-
munity and residents to attend the
2020 State of the City at 7:30 a.m. on
Wednesday, Feb. 12. The presenta-
tion will highlight city of New Hope
projects and activities during 2019 and
look ahead to 2020. The event, which
will be held at New Hope City Hall, is
sponsored by the Twin West Chamber
of Commerce.
Pet licenses required
All dogs, cats and fer-
rets must be licensed
in the city of New
Hope. Pet owners
must provide a copy
of an animal’s rabies
vaccination certificate
to receive a new license. An animal’s
license runs concurrently with its rabies
vaccination (up to three years). When
a pet gets a rabies vaccination the pet’s
owner will need to renew its animal
license.
The fee for an animal license is $15 for
a spayed or neutered pet or $30 for an
unaltered animal. Animal licenses for
indoor-only cats and ferrets are free. If
a cat is found at large or impounded it
will no longer be considered indoor-
only and license fees will be required.
Animal license applications are avail-
able at newhopemn.gov/pets. Pet
owners can complete the licensing
process by mail or in person at the
New Hope Police Station. Police of-
fices are located at 4401 Xylon Ave. N.
For more information, call
763.531.5170.
Senior Outreach and Caregiver Ser-
vices, a program of Senior Community
Services, provides support to friends,
spouses and other family members
who help an older adult remain in their
home. The staff helps caregivers
connect with needed services and re-
sources for their loved ones and gives
support to the caregivers as well.
The program’s licensed social workers
can provide consultation, caregiver sup-
port groups, family meeting
facilitation and coaching to caregivers.
For more information or to request
service, call 952.767.7888.
Help for caregivers
Other programs available to
New Hope residents through
Senior Community Services are:
• CareNextion.org website
• Household and Outside
Maintenance (HOME)
• Senior Partners Care
The city of New Hope is a funding
partner of Senior Community Services.
Recreation Corner
Safety Tip of the Month
Develop Youth Athletic Skills
New Hope is offering soccer and basketball classes through Revolutionary
Sports that focus on skill development and fun. Revolutionary Sports Soccer
will meet on Sunday evenings from March 8 - April 19. There are separate ses-
sions for kids ages 5 to 7 and youth ages 8 to 11. Revolutionary Sports Basket-
ball will meet on Tuesday evenings from March 3 - April 7 (no class 3/24). There
are three sessions for kids ages 5-7, 6-9, and 9-12.
The resident fee for either of the six-week sessions is $54. Call for details.
Adult Softball Registration
Registration begins February 10 for new teams to sign up for New Hope’s
slow-pitch softball leagues. New Hope offers Men’s Upper D leagues on
Thursdays, Men’s Lower D and E leagues on Mondays or Wednesdays, and
Co-Rec D leagues on Sundays or Friday. League play begins in late April or
early May. Call for details.
Create a cork keychain
Adults can create a cork keychain or batik bandana in these fun classes. Cork
keychains will use a variety of charms and beads to create custom pieces. The
class will be held on Saturday, February 22 from 10-11 a.m. Fee: $12. Or try your
hand at batik, a technique of wax-resist dyeing applied to cloth. This class will be
held on Saturday, March 7 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Fee: $29. Both programs will be held
at the Crystal Community Center.
Family Fun Night is March 6
Families with kids ages 4 and older are invited to Family Fun Night, from 6 to
8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 6. Everyone can bounce, jump, joust and bungee run
on bouncers provided by Bounce on Air. Plus, you can play bingo for prizes. Con-
cessions available. One adult can supervise up to five kids. The event will be at
Crystal Community Center, 4800 Douglas Drive. Advance tickets are $7 per
person (until 3/1), or $10 at the door.
For more information about these programs or to register, call the
New Hope Parks and Recreation office at 763.531.5151.
2020 election dates to know
It’s no secret that 2020 is an election year. While General Election Day isn’t coming until Nov. 3, there are impor-tant dates for New Hope residents to know starting in January. The city will have the mayor position and two city council seats on the ballot in 2020.
January 17
Vote for the Presidential Primary by mail or in person Jan. 17 through March 2.
February 11
Register to vote in advance by Feb. 11 for the Presidential Primary.
February 25
Precinct caucuses
March 3
Presidential Primary
May 19
Candidate filings for city council open
June 2
Candidate filings for city council close
June 26
Vote by mail or in person for the Min-nesota Primary June 26 through Aug. 10.
July 21
Register in advance by July 21 for the Minnesota Primary.
August 11
Minnesota Primary Election
September 18
Vote by mail or in person September 18 through Nov. 2
October 13
Register in advance by Oct. 13 to save time on General Election Day
November 3
General Election Day
For more info go to mnvotes.org.
Distracted driving
Distracted driving is any activity that
could divert a person’s attention away
from the primary task of driving. There
are three main types of distraction:
visual - taking your eyes off the road;
manual - taking your hands off the
wheel; and cognitive - taking your
mind off what you are doing.
A variety of activities are common driv-
ing distractions, including: texting, cell
phone use, eating, drinking, grooming,
talking to passengers, reading, look-
ing at maps or navigation systems, and
audio devices. All distractions endanger
driver, passenger and bystander safety.
Perhaps the best way to reduce dis-
tracted driving is to learn about the
dangers. Below are some key facts
about distracted driving from the Na-
tional Highway Traffic Safety Admin-
istration.
✲ In 2016, 3,450 people were killed
on U.S. roads. An estimated 391,000
people were injured in motor vehicle
crashes involving a distracted driver.
✲ During daylight hours, approxi-
mately 481,000 drivers are using cell
phones while driving. That creates
enormous potential for deaths and
injuries on U.S. roads.
✲ 40 percent of American teens say
they have been a passenger in a car
while the driver used a cell phone. In
Minnesota, new drivers with a pro-
visional license are banned from all
cell phone use – whether handheld or
hands-free.
✲ Sending or reading a text takes your
eyes off the road for 5 seconds. At 55
mph, that is equivalent to driving the
length of a football field with your eyes
closed.
✲ Text messaging creates a crash risk
23 times worse than driving while not
distracted. In Minnesota, all drivers,
regardless of age or license status, are
prohibited from texting while driving.
For more information about distracted
driving, visit the website Distraction.gov.