June/July, 2014

City Council:
Mayor:
Dale J. Graunke
Council Members: Betsy Stolfa Dan Vick Derek Schansberg Jack Russek Council meets on the First and Third
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM 2014 ELECTION
Primary Elec on:
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Absentee Vo ng starts: June 27, 2014 Elec on Day:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Absentee Vo ng starts: September 19, 2014 Advisory Boards:
 Park and Recrea on Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.
 Planning Commission meets the second Monday of each month.
 Public Safety Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month.
 Water, Light and Power Commission meets the third Monday of each month.
Discover Delano!
City of Delano, Minnesota | Bi‐Monthly Newsle er | June/July, 2014 Contact us at (763)972‐0550 | www.delano.mn.us City of Delano 234 2nd Street North PO Box 108 Delano, MN 55328 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Delano, MN Permit No. 16 CURRENT RESIDENT (OR) 763‐972‐0550 | www.delano.mn.us | www.twi er.com/cityofdelano | www.facebook.com/spiritofcommunity The Delano Fourth of July celebra on is the oldest and largest Fourth of July celebra on in Minnesota. The celebra on’s planning begins months in advance by the Fourth of July Commi ee. This Commi ee con‐
sists of representa ves of six local com‐
munity organiza ons ‐ the Delano Ath‐
le c Club, Delano Lions, Delano Sports‐
men’s Club, Delano Jaycees, Delano Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Delano American Legion. This event brings thousands of visi‐
tors to the City of Delano each year and is a great way to raise funds for local community groups and the community. Thank you to everyone who volun‐
teers their me and energy towards this event! From the volunteers selling local concessions to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. It takes everyone to make this event successful. For more informa on on the 4th of July events visit their website at www.delano4th.com. Wishing you all a happy and safe Fourth of July! Beginning July, 1, Trailblazer Transit will begin Public Transporta on services within the City of Delano and Wright County. Trailblazer Transit is a general public transporta on system offering dial‐a‐ride bus service. Customers are picked up and dropped off at user‐defined loca‐
ons. Bus fares are fixed and determined in advance. Trailblazer is designed to serve the gen‐
eral public, meaning that ANYONE can use the bus system for almost any rea‐
son. Children, youth, adults, and seniors alike can use Trailblazer to get to work, school, daycare, recrea onal ac vi es, and social events. Some common des ‐
na ons include medical facili es, restau‐
rants, banks, drug and grocery stores, beauty salons, barbers, and government offices. Trailblazer buses are equipped with an elevator for handicapped accessibility and for customers who have difficulty to use the stairs. Trailblazer busses operate Monday‐
Friday from 6:30am‐5:30pm, with the excep on of the major holidays. Those holidays include New Year’s Day, Memo‐
rial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanks‐
giving and Christmas Day. Bus fares may be paid when boarding the bus with cash, checks, or tokens, or the bus fares may be billed. The bus fares are:  $2.00 for rides with pickup and drop
off within the same city.  $4.00 for rides less than 25 miles
 $8.00 for rides 25 miles or more
Trailblazer Transit also offers virtual monthly passes. Those virtual passes allow a customer to ride an unlimited number of mes in a month for a specific purpose. Those passes include: Dining Card‐$16: unlimited rides to and from any establishment where you can purchase and eat food. Combo Card ‐ $24: Upgraded dining card that allows you to go shopping as well. Summer Recrea on Card ‐ $16: Unlim‐
ited rides to and from any summer‐
related recrea onal ac vity or des na‐
on. More informa on on Trailblazer Trans‐
it, including their rates log on to their website at www.trailblazertransit.com. To schedule a ride, contact Trailblazer Transit directly at 1‐888‐743‐3828. Delano Public Library
Have you visited the Delano Public Library during the summer? The Delano Public Library hosts many fun family friendly events during the summer months. Summer Reading Program: Are you ready for a fun summer at the library? Join the library for their Summer Reading Program, “Experiment with Reading”. Children from 3‐12 years old who read library books will have a chance to win a free books. The teen theme for the summer is “Read, Think, React”. DELANO 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION!
July 2, 3, 4, and 5
Delano is the home of Minnesota’s OLDEST and LARGEST 4th of July Celebra on! The City of Delano celebrates our na‐
on’s independence in a BIG way every year. Why not cele‐
brate with your family, friends and neighbors? PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 10:30am FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 5 at 10:30pm Many more fun family friendly events planned. More informa on can be found at www.delano4th.com Pizza in the Park and Concert in the Park!
Wednesday, July 9 Pizza: 4:30‐6:30pm — Concert: 5:30‐7:00pm Join the Library for a benefit for the library at the park for all ages which will include pizza slices for a dona on, a fabulous juggler, Kindermusik and a children’s folk concert with Jack Pearson. A Legacy Event. All ages welcome! The sponsors for this event is Unhinged Pizza and GFWC of Delano. Pizza served by Delano Friends. Stay up‐to‐date on
News & Events
For more informa on and a schedule of events—contact
the Delano Library at 763‐972‐3467.
Follow us on:
Facebook & Twi er www.delano.mn.us City of Delano City Code and Ordinance reminders:
It’s that me of year! Our daily pace begins to slow, summer is in full swing, and residents are spending more me outdoors. Below are some seasonal ordinance remind‐
ers: WEEDS: There are a variety of landscapes in the City that add diversity and a richness to the quality of life. Cer‐
tain areas in the City have been le or allowed to go un‐
maintained. There are community expecta ons, however, that once an area has been disturbed, landscaped, or other‐
wise maintained, that the area will con nue to be main‐
tained in a consistent manner. When vegeta on in that area is not con nually maintained, it becomes aesthe cally un‐
pleasing and violates community standards. In addi on, if vegeta on is not properly maintained, there may be ad‐
verse impacts on public health, safety and welfare. The City of Delano requires all proper es be maintained, mowed and free of noxious weeds. All turf grasses and weeds must not exceed a height of 10”, measured from the base at ground level to the p. The City will no fy property owners if their property is in viola on. If a property is not brought into compliance, the City will mow the property and bill the property owner. In addi on, City Code also prohibits the placing of dirt, sand, leaves, trash, lawn clippings, weeds, grass or other materials in the street and/or sidewalks. For easy dispos‐
al, grass clipping and brush can be brought to the City of Delano’s compost site. The Compost Site is located along River Street North at the intersec on of County Road 30. PARKING IN THE STREET: This is also the me of year when City Staff receives the ques on “How long can a ve‐
hicles and/or trailers be parking in the city street?” During the winter months ‐ the City of Delano enforces the “Snow Season Parking Restric ons” where vehicles cannot be parked overnight. During the remainder of the year there are no parking restric ons for overnight parking. Resi‐
dents can park their vehicles, and trailers, on the street during the overnight hours. City Ordinance does require all vehicles and trailers be moved every twenty‐four hours. When parking boats and trailers – please be con‐
siderate to your neighbors and make sure they are not blocking the roadway, and driveway site lines. Outdoor storage units and moving containers cannot be parked in City streets and need to be on the property. For more informa on on City Codes and Ordinances, please visit the City of Delano’s website: www.delano.mn.us Delano Senior Center A er thirty years of employment with the Delano Senior Center, the Senior Center Director, Gail Sinkel, will be re ring at the end of this month. Mrs. Sinkel began working for the Delano community in 1984. During this me the Delano Senior Center went from a loosely coordinated club to the premier Senior Center you see today. The community has been blessed to have her and she will be greatly missed. As a replacement, the City of Delano is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Neaton as the Senior and Community Services Coordinator. Mr. Neaton is coming to the city of Delano with a strong background in com‐
munity programming within Wright County. For the past five years, he’s served as the Wright County 4‐H Program Coordinator. In this role, he’s managed all aspects of a program with 600+ par cipants and over 160 adult volunteers. In programming for 4‐H, Mr. Neaton has experienced working with persons of all ages and has fostered rela onships with many community‐oriented organiza‐
ons. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Geography and Mass Communica on. In May, he completed a master’s degree in educa on. Mr. Neaton began working for the City of Delano on June 24. Stop by and welcome him to Delano and to his new role as the Senior Center and Community Director. Upcoming Events:
Thursday, June 26 ‐ 3:00‐7:00pm Gail Sinkel’s Re rement Party. Stop by to say good‐bye to Gail a er 30 years serving Seniors in Delano and the surround‐
ing areas. Tuesday, July 15 ‐ 11:15am Enjoy music by Lyndon Peterson and his “One Man Band” and then stay for lunch with friends. SHOPPING TRIPS AND LUNCHEON OUTINGS THIS SUMMER:
 Tuesday, July 8: Shopping Buffalo Walmart, Target and Cub  Wednesday, July 16: Eden Prairie Shopping Center—go for the shopping ‐ treat yourself to lunch.  Thursday, July 24 and Wednesday, August 6: Ridgedale and Target  Monday, July 21 ‐ 4:45 ‐ Dinner ou ng to Birshes Restaurant in Long Lake for the old fashioned “Buckhorn Chicken Recipe”  Tuesday, August 12 ‐ 7:30am ‐ Motor Coach Casino Trip to Treasure Island  Thursday, August 14 ‐ Garage Sale and Pie Day 9‐3 ‐ Come to shop for bar
gains and have a piece of pie!  Monday, August 25 ‐ 8:00am ‐ Bus Trip to the Minnesota State Fair
No ce your
sump pump running?
We can’t deny it ‐ we’ve had a lot of rain and we’ve all no‐
ced our sump pumps running more this spring. The ques‐
on is…. Do you know where your sump pump discharges? The volume of water that accumulates in sump pits var‐
ies significantly from house to house and across the city. Most sump pumps discharge occasionally and more fre‐
quently during wet weather (like the weather we’ve seen.) Sump pumps that connect to the city’s sanitary sewer send water into the sewer system, taking up space need‐
ed to carry raw sewage to the treatment plant. Surface or ground water entering the sanitary sewer system, o en referred to as Inflow and Infiltra on (I & I) needlessly increases the cost of pumping, and trea ng sew‐
age that would not be neces‐
sary if private I & I was not ge ng into the system. During the recent heavy rain falls, the City of Delano’s Waste Water Treatment Plant has seen increased high water flows. The leading cause for this increase? Sump pumps. The city is asking its proper‐
ty owners to comply with the sump pump regula ons in the City Code which prohibits sump pump connec on into the city floor drains and the city sanitary sewer. Delano Public Library
Have you visited the Delano Public Library during the summer? The Delano Public Library hosts many fun family friendly events during the summer months. Summer Reading Program: Are you ready for a fun summer at the library? Join the library for their Summer Reading Program, “Experiment with Reading”. Children from 3‐12 years old who read library books will have a chance to win a free books. The teen theme for the summer is “Read, Think, React”. DELANO 4th OF JULY CELEBRATION!
July 2, 3, 4, and 5
Delano is the home of Minnesota’s OLDEST and LARGEST 4th of July Celebra on! The City of Delano celebrates our na‐
on’s independence in a BIG way every year. Why not cele‐
brate with your family, friends and neighbors? PARADE: Friday, July 4 at 10:30am FIREWORKS: Saturday, July 5 at 10:30pm Many more fun family friendly events planned. More informa on can be found at www.delano4th.com Pizza in the Park and Concert in the Park!
Wednesday, July 9 Pizza: 4:30‐6:30pm — Concert: 5:30‐7:00pm Join the Library for a benefit for the library at the park for all ages which will include pizza slices for a dona on, a fabulous juggler, Kindermusik and a children’s folk concert with Jack Pearson. A Legacy Event. All ages welcome! The sponsors for this event is Unhinged Pizza and GFWC of Delano. Pizza served by Delano Friends. Stay up‐to‐date on
News & Events
For more informa on and a schedule of events—contact
the Delano Library at 763‐972‐3467.
Follow us on:
Facebook & Twi er www.delano.mn.us City of Delano City Code and Ordinance reminders:
It’s that me of year! Our daily pace begins to slow, summer is in full swing, and residents are spending more me outdoors. Below are some seasonal ordinance remind‐
ers: WEEDS: There are a variety of landscapes in the City that add diversity and a richness to the quality of life. Cer‐
tain areas in the City have been le or allowed to go un‐
maintained. There are community expecta ons, however, that once an area has been disturbed, landscaped, or other‐
wise maintained, that the area will con nue to be main‐
tained in a consistent manner. When vegeta on in that area is not con nually maintained, it becomes aesthe cally un‐
pleasing and violates community standards. In addi on, if vegeta on is not properly maintained, there may be ad‐
verse impacts on public health, safety and welfare. The City of Delano requires all proper es be maintained, mowed and free of noxious weeds. All turf grasses and weeds must not exceed a height of 10”, measured from the base at ground level to the p. The City will no fy property owners if their property is in viola on. If a property is not brought into compliance, the City will mow the property and bill the property owner. In addi on, City Code also prohibits the placing of dirt, sand, leaves, trash, lawn clippings, weeds, grass or other materials in the street and/or sidewalks. For easy dispos‐
al, grass clipping and brush can be brought to the City of Delano’s compost site. The Compost Site is located along River Street North at the intersec on of County Road 30. PARKING IN THE STREET: This is also the me of year when City Staff receives the ques on “How long can a ve‐
hicles and/or trailers be parking in the city street?” During the winter months ‐ the City of Delano enforces the “Snow Season Parking Restric ons” where vehicles cannot be parked overnight. During the remainder of the year there are no parking restric ons for overnight parking. Resi‐
dents can park their vehicles, and trailers, on the street during the overnight hours. City Ordinance does require all vehicles and trailers be moved every twenty‐four hours. When parking boats and trailers – please be con‐
siderate to your neighbors and make sure they are not blocking the roadway, and driveway site lines. Outdoor storage units and moving containers cannot be parked in City streets and need to be on the property. For more informa on on City Codes and Ordinances, please visit the City of Delano’s website: www.delano.mn.us Delano Senior Center A er thirty years of employment with the Delano Senior Center, the Senior Center Director, Gail Sinkel, will be re ring at the end of this month. Mrs. Sinkel began working for the Delano community in 1984. During this me the Delano Senior Center went from a loosely coordinated club to the premier Senior Center you see today. The community has been blessed to have her and she will be greatly missed. As a replacement, the City of Delano is pleased to announce the hiring of Nick Neaton as the Senior and Community Services Coordinator. Mr. Neaton is coming to the city of Delano with a strong background in com‐
munity programming within Wright County. For the past five years, he’s served as the Wright County 4‐H Program Coordinator. In this role, he’s managed all aspects of a program with 600+ par cipants and over 160 adult volunteers. In programming for 4‐H, Mr. Neaton has experienced working with persons of all ages and has fostered rela onships with many community‐oriented organiza‐
ons. He has a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota, majoring in Geography and Mass Communica on. In May, he completed a master’s degree in educa on. Mr. Neaton began working for the City of Delano on June 24. Stop by and welcome him to Delano and to his new role as the Senior Center and Community Director. Upcoming Events:
Thursday, June 26 ‐ 3:00‐7:00pm Gail Sinkel’s Re rement Party. Stop by to say good‐bye to Gail a er 30 years serving Seniors in Delano and the surround‐
ing areas. Tuesday, July 15 ‐ 11:15am Enjoy music by Lyndon Peterson and his “One Man Band” and then stay for lunch with friends. SHOPPING TRIPS AND LUNCHEON OUTINGS THIS SUMMER:
 Tuesday, July 8: Shopping Buffalo Walmart, Target and Cub  Wednesday, July 16: Eden Prairie Shopping Center—go for the shopping ‐ treat yourself to lunch.  Thursday, July 24 and Wednesday, August 6: Ridgedale and Target  Monday, July 21 ‐ 4:45 ‐ Dinner ou ng to Birshes Restaurant in Long Lake for the old fashioned “Buckhorn Chicken Recipe”  Tuesday, August 12 ‐ 7:30am ‐ Motor Coach Casino Trip to Treasure Island  Thursday, August 14 ‐ Garage Sale and Pie Day 9‐3 ‐ Come to shop for bar
gains and have a piece of pie!  Monday, August 25 ‐ 8:00am ‐ Bus Trip to the Minnesota State Fair
No ce your
sump pump running?
We can’t deny it ‐ we’ve had a lot of rain and we’ve all no‐
ced our sump pumps running more this spring. The ques‐
on is…. Do you know where your sump pump discharges? The volume of water that accumulates in sump pits var‐
ies significantly from house to house and across the city. Most sump pumps discharge occasionally and more fre‐
quently during wet weather (like the weather we’ve seen.) Sump pumps that connect to the city’s sanitary sewer send water into the sewer system, taking up space need‐
ed to carry raw sewage to the treatment plant. Surface or ground water entering the sanitary sewer system, o en referred to as Inflow and Infiltra on (I & I) needlessly increases the cost of pumping, and trea ng sew‐
age that would not be neces‐
sary if private I & I was not ge ng into the system. During the recent heavy rain falls, the City of Delano’s Waste Water Treatment Plant has seen increased high water flows. The leading cause for this increase? Sump pumps. The city is asking its proper‐
ty owners to comply with the sump pump regula ons in the City Code which prohibits sump pump connec on into the city floor drains and the city sanitary sewer. City Council:
Mayor:
Dale J. Graunke
Council Members:
Betsy Stolfa Dan Vick Derek Schansberg Jack Russek Council meets on the First and Third
Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM 2014 ELECTION
Primary Elec on:
Tuesday, August 12, 2014 Absentee Vo ng starts: June 27, 2014 Elec on Day:
Tuesday, November 4, 2014 Absentee Vo ng starts: September 19, 2014 Advisory Boards:
 Park and Recrea on Commission meets the fourth Wednesday of each month.
 Planning Commission meets the second Monday of each month.
 Public Safety Commission meets on the fourth Monday of each month.
 Water, Light and Power Commission meets the third Monday of each month.
Discover Delano!
City of Delano, Minnesota | Bi‐Monthly Newsle er | June/July, 2014 Contact us at (763)972‐0550 | www.delano.mn.us City of Delano 234 2nd Street North PO Box 108 Delano, MN 55328 Presorted Standard U.S. Postage PAID Delano, MN Permit No. 16 CURRENT RESIDENT (OR) 763‐972‐0550 | www.delano.mn.us | www.twi er.com/cityofdelano | www.facebook.com/spiritofcommunity The Delano Fourth of July celebra on is the oldest and largest Fourth of July celebra on in Minnesota. The celebra on’s planning begins months in advance by the Fourth of July Commi ee. This Commi ee con‐
sists of representa ves of six local com‐
munity organiza ons ‐ the Delano Ath‐
le c Club, Delano Lions, Delano Sports‐
men’s Club, Delano Jaycees, Delano Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Delano American Legion. This event brings thousands of visi‐
tors to the City of Delano each year and is a great way to raise funds for local community groups and the community. Thank you to everyone who volun‐
teers their me and energy towards this event! From the volunteers selling local concessions to the Wright County Sheriff’s Office. It takes everyone to make this event successful. For more informa on on the 4th of July events website at visit their www.delano4th.com. Wishing you all a happy and safe Fourth of July! Beginning July, 1, Trailblazer Transit will begin Public Transporta on services within the City of Delano and Wright County. Trailblazer Transit is a general public transporta on system offering dial‐a‐ride bus service. Customers are picked up and dropped off at user‐defined loca‐
ons. Bus fares are fixed and determined in advance. Trailblazer is designed to serve the gen‐
eral public, meaning that ANYONE can use the bus system for almost any rea‐
son. Children, youth, adults, and seniors alike can use Trailblazer to get to work, school, daycare, recrea onal ac vi es, and social events. Some common des ‐
na ons include medical facili es, restau‐
rants, banks, drug and grocery stores, beauty salons, barbers, and government offices. Trailblazer buses are equipped with an elevator for handicapped accessibility and for customers who have difficulty to use the stairs. Trailblazer busses operate Monday‐
Friday from 6:30am‐5:30pm, with the excep on of the major holidays. Those holidays include New Year’s Day, Memo‐
rial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanks‐
giving and Christmas Day. Bus fares may be paid when boarding the bus with cash, checks, or tokens, or the bus fares may be billed. The bus fares are:  $2.00 for rides with pickup and drop off within the same city.  $4.00 for rides less than 25 miles  $8.00 for rides 25 miles or more Trailblazer Transit also offers virtual monthly passes. Those virtual passes allow a customer to ride an unlimited number of mes in a month for a specific purpose. Those passes include: Dining Card‐$16: unlimited rides to and from any establishment where you can purchase and eat food. Combo Card ‐ $24: Upgraded dining card that allows you to go shopping as well. Summer Recrea on Card ‐ $16: Unlim‐
ited rides to and from any summer‐
related recrea onal ac vity or des na‐
on. More informa on on Trailblazer Trans‐
it, including their rates log on to their website at www.trailblazertransit.com. To schedule a ride, contact Trailblazer Transit directly at 1‐888‐743‐3828.