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Home My WebLink About2010-04-21 PACKET 02.B.REQUEST OF CITY COUNCIL ACTION COUNCIL AGENDA MEETING ITEM # DATE 04/21/201 PREPARED BY Public Works Les Bursnten ORIGINATING DEPARTMENT STAFF AUTHOR COUNCIL ACTION REQUEST 2010 Arbor Day, Spring Cleanup, and Community Tree Planting Event Presentation, STAFF RECOMMENDATION 2010 Arbor Day, Spring Cleanup, and Community Tree Planting Event Presentation. BUDGET IMPLICATION $ $ BUDGETED AMOUNT ACTUAL AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE ADVISORY COMMISSION ACTION ❑ PLANNING ❑ PUBLIC SAFETY ❑ PUBLIC WORKS ❑ PARKS AND RECREATION ❑ HUMAN SERVICES /RIGHTS ❑ ECONOMIC DEV. AUTHORITY SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS DATE REVIEWED APPROVED DENIED ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ❑ ® MEMO /LETTER: Brian Voelker, April 14, 2010. ❑ RESOLUTION: ❑ ORDINANCE: ❑ ENGINEERING RECOMMENDATION: ❑ LEGAL RECOMMENDATION: ❑ OTHER: ADMINISTRATORS COMMENTS u/ City Administrator Date COUNCIL ACTION TAKEN: ❑ APPROVED ❑ DENIED OTHER C CITY OF COTTAGE GROVE MINNESOTA To: Les Burshten, Public Works Director From: Brian Voelker, Management Analyst Date: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 Subject: Upcoming Cottage Grove Events The City of Cottage Grove has three upcoming events that promote the goals of the Environment Commission. Cottage Grove Arbor Day Event Saturday, April 24, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. to Noon At Cottage Grove Public Works The City of Cottage Grove is sponsoring its 5th Annual Arbor Day Event to promote local parks, tree planting and environmental awareness. The City is inviting everyone to attend the event on Saturday, April 24, 2010 from 9:00 a.m. -Noon at Cottage Grove Public Works. Nurseries and landscaping companies will be available to sell trees and answer questions related to lawn care, flower maintenance, and tree maintenance. The City will have booths set up to talk about buckthorn, emerald ash borer, and upcoming park improvements. The first 150 Cottage Grove residents will receive a free tree; limit one per household. Also at the Cottage Grove Arbor Day Event, the City is providing free paper shredding to Cottage Grove residents (no businesses allowed) only. Identification must be given to verify that you are a resident of Cottage Grove. Your documents will be shredded on site in a mobile truck using a crosscut shredder assuring that your documents are in confetti -sized pieces. Spring Cleanup & Hazardous Waste Day Saturday, May 1, 2010, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. At Cottage Grove Public Works The City of Cottage Grove and Washington County will be accepting all household hazardous waste and electronics free -of- charge from households only. Proof of residency is required. The City of Cottage Grove will also be accepting household goods, tires, and batteries for a fee. The City of Cottage Grove will also accept a variety of other materials with by the load fees. 1 •. .. i � I .. ulaml ., The City of Cottage Grove is sponsoring a Community Tree Planting at Highlands Park, 6975 Idsen Avenue South. The City of Cottage Grove has specifically invited the Highlands Park neighborhood residents and churches to volunteer to plant 320 trees. The Highlands Park had a significant makeover in 2004, and as part of the 2008 Pavement Management Project, some new trails were constructed, along with the east parking lot. So now, we are beginning to plant some additional trees in the park. For more information on the planting project or to RSVP to participate, volunteers should contact Brian Voelker at 651.458.2847 or Public Works reception at 651.458.2808. The event is from 9:00 a.m. to noon. Lunch will be served to volunteers after the planting. !I'll 11111111pJ11111111 11 J7 Oil u Water Softener $12 Washer or D $12 Stove $12 Refrigerator (NO gas zmmo w $12 Freezer $12 Dishwasher $12 Microwave $12 A ir Conditioner $24 Commercial or R appl iances $75 and up Sofa $10 Chair $ 5 Box Spri o r Mattress (en ,I $10 Tires and Batteries Car/ Light T ruck Tire $3 Semi Truck Tire $6 TractorTire $20 Car Batte No Charge Miscellaneous Material By Load CarTrunk $15 -$45 Stati W agon /SUV $20 -$60 - - -- — PickupTruc e °i mual $40-$120 (Proportional rates may be applied to Hazardous materials and electronics will be accepted free -of- charg from households only (no businesses). Proof ofresidency required. Home Improvement & Construction: • Computers • Latex paint • Computer monitors • Oil -based paint • Peripherals (keyboards, • Paint remover /stripper /thinner I mice, speakers, etc.) • Stain /varnish • Printers •TVs Automotive & Recreation • & VCR Players • Antifreeze • Fax Machines Fax • Used motor oil and filters °Cell phones • Propane tanks • Rechargeable batteries � I Yard & Garden: P • Insect /roach /ant killer • Fertilizers/ pesticides/weed killer f t Household Items: Sep • Aerosol cans • Mercury thermometers and thermostats • Fluorescent bulbs�� • Some household cleaners (check label for words "Caution ", "Warning ", "Danger", "Poison ") 8 9 16 �G �m �a a Note traffic flow. 96th St. S. Questions? Cali the City of Cottage Grove at 651- 458 -2808 Household Goods by Item Hot Water Heater $12 Where can I go If I can't make i the one -day coll Washington ° �Coiinty Uenter 4039 Cottage Grove Dr. If you have hazardous materials, electronics, or recyclables that Woodbury, MN 55129 you need to get rid of, you can now bring them to Washington Just four miles south of 1-94 County's new Environmental Center in Woodbury, 9M val ley Craek RU 6-494 a w Bailey Rd For more information 0 0 m 0 U d m � m s Environmental Center 40th St. ., www. co .washington.mn.us /envir ocenter Printed With soy inks on 3o % post consum etydetl pope[ Open year-round- Tuesdays: Noon — 7 p.m. Thursdays: 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Saturdays: 9 a.m. — 2 p.m. Check out the Free Product Room atthe Environmental Center. Paint, automotive products, cleaners and other products for free. Residents only, 18 +. *Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's & other major holidays Proof of residency, such as a driver's license, is required. Materials are accepted from residents of Washington, Anoka, Carver, Chisago, Dakota, Hennepin, and Ramsey Counties only. Sign up to receive monthly email updates on environmental ' services and collection events in your community. ',..,.. To subscribe visit ourwebsite. 651 -430 -6655