Volume XXI No. 2 June 2016 The City Newsletter News for Loretto City Residents City of Loretto 279 N. Medina Street Suite 260 P.O. Box 207 Loretto, MN 55357 763-479-4305 (phone) 763-479-2685 (fax) Website: www.ci.loretto.mn.us City Hall Office Hours: Monday 8:00-1:30 Wednesday 8:00-1:30 3:00-6:00 Friday 8:00-1:30 Mayor Kent Koch [email protected]Council Members Brenda Daniels [email protected]Cari Girk [email protected]John “Archie” Neumann [email protected]Henry “Hank” Pepin [email protected]City Clerk Treasurer Mary Schneider [email protected]Public Works Jeff Leuer [email protected]Utility Clerk Connie Scheibe [email protected]17th Annual Loretto Fun Fest September 10th, 2016 Planning is underway for the 2016 Fun Fest. Our team is working to make this year’s event memorable and fun for the whole family. Please watch the city’s website for updates and the most current infor- mation. Here’s what we know so far… Event will be held at the LORETTO BALLFIELDS, starting at 3:00 p.m. First clue for the Medallion Hunt will be posted at 3 pm @ concession stand Loretto Market** as you enter the ballfields—with great vendors ~ 3-7 pm At 6:00 pm, the fun moves over to the Arnold Klaers Baseball Field, where the Medina Police will be teaming up with the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department to challenge the Loretto Community to a friendly game of softball!! FIREWORKS at dusk (about 8:30 pm) Concessions, delicious food & beer gardens **If you would like to sign up to be a vendor at the Loretto Market, contact Chris Stoltenow ([email protected]), or find the form on our website under “Updates and Events.” Plenty of parking available at the ballfields. Questions? Contact Mary Schneider: 763-479-4305 or email at [email protected]Inflatables & Kiddie Train ~ 3-7 pm Rock Climbing Wall ~ 3-7 pm KRWC Road Show ~ 4-6 pm Face Painting ~ 3-7 pm Henna Tattoos ~ 3-7 pm Caricatures ~ 3-7 pm Again for 2016 FREE kids activities! Opportunities to GIVE BACK Bring a donation for the Hanover FOOD SHELF (non-perishable food or household item) or to LOVE Inc (used clothing in any condition). Consider volunteering an hour or two to help make the Fun Fest a suc- cess. We have shifts for supervising kids activities, help with set-up and take-down, or you could volun- teer to help with preparations ahead of time. Please contact Mary at City Hall to volunteer. PAGE 2 THE CITY NEWSLETTER Recycling News How to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs Fluorescent light bulbs use less energy than incandescent bulbs, but contain a small amount of mercury. The mercury does not escape the bulb unless it is broken. These bulbs may not be placed in the garbage per Minnesota state law. So, what is the proper way to dispose of fluorescent bulbs? City staff have checked some local retailers to find where they can be recycled. Here is what we found: Recycling Required in Commercial Buildings Starting in 2016 Commercial buildings generating four cubic yards or more of trash per week, must be recycling at least three materials. Possible materials include paper, cans, glass, plastic, metal, cardboard or organics. Single-sort recycling with 3 or more materials, meets the requirement. Businesses can get funds, recycling bins and advice from Hennepin County Environment and Energy. Staff is available to help make business recycling efforts a success. More information can be found at: www.hennepin.us/businessrecycling. Upcoming Recycling Dates June 7, & 21 July 6* & 19 August 2, 16 & 30 * change from usual schedule Compact Fluorescent Light Bulb (CFL) Fluorescent tube (includes straight, circular and u-shaped bulbs) Hennepin County Transfer Station, Brooklyn Park Free Free Lowe’s Free Free Home Depot Free No Menard’s Free No Randy’s Sanitation (drop-off) $0.50 each $1.50 each UFC, Maple Plain No $1 each Grady’s Ace Hardware, Rockford $1 each $1 ea , $2 ea over 4 ft Hamel Lumber $1 each $2 ea, $3.50 over 4 ft True Value, Delano $0.75 each $0.75 each CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DRINKING WATER REPORT Water suppliers that serve the same people year-round must prepare annual water quality reports (consumer confidence reports) for their customers. The first reports were due in October 1999, and from now on they come out in July of each year. The reports tell where drinking water comes from, what's in it, and how you can help protect it. The 2015 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report can be seen in its entirety on the City website at: http://tinyurl.com/om87l57. You can also go to www.ci.loretto.mn.us, from the “Utility” drop down, click on “Water” to find CCR’s from 2006 through the current 2015 CCR. If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please call Loretto City Hall at 763-479-4305.
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Volume XXI No. 2
June 2016
The City Newsletter News for Loretto City Residents
Planning is underway for the 2016 Fun Fest. Our team is working to make this year’s event memorable and fun for the whole family. Please watch the city’s website for updates and the most current infor-mation. Here’s what we know so far…
Event will be held at the LORETTO BALLFIELDS, starting at 3:00 p.m.
First clue for the Medallion Hunt will be posted at 3 pm @ concession stand
Loretto Market** as you enter the ballfields—with great vendors ~ 3-7 pm
At 6:00 pm, the fun moves over to the Arnold Klaers Baseball Field, where
the Medina Police will be teaming up with the Loretto Volunteer Fire Department to challenge the Loretto Community to a friendly game of softball!!
FIREWORKS at dusk (about 8:30 pm)
Concessions, delicious food & beer gardens
**If you would like to sign up to be a vendor at the Loretto Market, contact Chris Stoltenow
([email protected]), or find the form on our website under “Updates and Events.”
Plenty of parking available at the ballfields.
Questions? Contact Mary Schneider: 763-479-4305 or email at [email protected]
Inflatables & Kiddie Train ~ 3-7 pm
Rock Climbing Wall ~ 3-7 pm
KRWC Road Show ~ 4-6 pm
Face Painting ~ 3-7 pm
Henna Tattoos ~ 3-7 pm
Caricatures ~ 3-7 pm
Again for 2016
FREE kids activities!
Opportunities to GIVE BACK Bring a donation for the Hanover FOOD SHELF (non-perishable food or household item) or to LOVE Inc (used clothing in any condition). Consider volunteering an hour or two to help make the Fun Fest a suc-cess. We have shifts for supervising kids activities, help with set-up and take-down, or you could volun-teer to help with preparations ahead of time. Please contact Mary at City Hall to volunteer.
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Recycling News
How to Recycle Fluorescent Bulbs
Fluorescent light bulbs use less energy than incandescent bulbs, but contain a small
amount of mercury. The mercury does not escape the bulb unless it is broken. These bulbs may not be placed in the
garbage per Minnesota state law. So, what is the proper way to dispose of fluorescent bulbs? City staff have checked
some local retailers to find where they can be recycled. Here is what we found:
Recycling Required in Commercial Buildings Starting in 2016
Commercial buildings generating four cubic yards or more of trash per week, must be recycling at least three materials. Possible materials include paper, cans, glass, plastic, metal, cardboard or organics. Single-sort recycling with 3 or more materials, meets the requirement.
Businesses can get funds, recycling bins and advice from Hennepin County Environment and Energy. Staff is available to help make business recycling efforts a success. More information can be found at: www.hennepin.us/businessrecycling.
Upcoming Recycling Dates
June 7, & 21
July 6* & 19
August 2, 16 & 30
* change from usual schedule
Compact
Fluorescent
Light Bulb (CFL)
Fluorescent
tube (includes
straight, circular
and u-shaped
bulbs)
Hennepin County Transfer Station, Brooklyn Park
Free Free
Lowe’s Free Free
Home Depot Free No
Menard’s Free No
Randy’s Sanitation (drop-off) $0.50 each $1.50 each
UFC, Maple Plain No $1 each
Grady’s Ace Hardware, Rockford $1 each $1 ea , $2 ea
over 4 ft
Hamel Lumber $1 each $2 ea, $3.50
over 4 ft
True Value, Delano $0.75 each $0.75 each
CONSUMER CONFIDENCE DRINKING WATER REPORT
Water suppliers that serve the same people year-round must prepare annual water quality reports (consumer
confidence reports) for their customers. The first reports were due in October 1999, and from now on they come out
in July of each year. The reports tell where drinking water comes from, what's in it, and how you can help protect it.
The 2015 Consumer Confidence Drinking Water Report can be seen in its entirety on the City website at:
http://tinyurl.com/om87l57. You can also go to www.ci.loretto.mn.us, from the “Utility” drop down, click on
“Water” to find CCR’s from 2006 through the current 2015 CCR.
If you would like a hard copy mailed to you, please call Loretto City Hall at 763-479-4305.
Keep soil in place! Silt from eroding soil fills in wetlands, destroys wildlife habitat and carries phosphorus which turns lakes green with algae. Cover bare areas of soil immediately with mulch and plant a suitable cover. Soil piles can also be covered with a tarp to keep from washing away.
Rake up and sweep up! Grass clippings and tree seeds and leaves are also sources of phosphorus. Mow so that grass clippings are directed back into the lawn and not into the street. Sweep sidewalks, driveways and streets clean of clippings when done.
Create a rain garden! Design a shallow depression to capture and soak up rainwater.
Soak up the rain! Natural landscapes soak up the rain like a sponge. As we create more hard surfaces like roofs, roads, and parking lots, the amount of rainwater runoff increases while the water soaking in decreases. The result is more polluted runoff and flooding. Direct downspouts onto vegetated areas where water can soak in.
Pick up after pets! In addition to containing phosphorus, pet waste contains bacteria which can lead to beach closings. Collect pet waste in plastic bags and place in the trash.
Dump no waste! Never use storm drains for disposing materials such as engine oil, anti-freeze or even soaps and cleaners. Wash your car on the lawn so dirt and soap do not run into the storm drain but are filtered by the grass. Same goes for cleaning lawn tools and equipment.
STORMWATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN SURVEY
1.) I have read articles, brochures, or posters about stormwater pollution prevention in the City’s newsletter, web site or at City Hall.
____ Yes, in the City newsletter ____ Yes, at City Hall
____ Yes, on the web site ____ No (please skip to question #4)
2.) How informative were these articles, brochures, or posters?
____ Not at all ____ Slightly ____ Moderately ____ Highly
3.) Did your practices around your home or business change as a result of what you read?
____ No, not at all ____ I changed several practices, but I think I could do more
____ Somewhat, but not much ____ Yes, thoroughly
4.) Comments, suggestions, and questions:
Please return this survey to: Loretto City Hall, PO Box 207, Loretto, MN 55357
Thank you for your time and feedback.
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GOPHER STATE ONE CALL
Go to www.gopherstateonecall.org if you plan any
digging or excavating projects. You can also call 811.
This notification system was established to inform all
Minnesota underground facility operators of intended
excavation. As the communication link between the
excavator and the underground facility operator, it has
increased public safety while decreasing underground
facility damage, monetary loss, and personal injury by
coordinating the locating of underground facilities.
HYDRANT FLUSHING
City water hydrants will be flushed on the second
Wednesday of each month, April through October.
Flushing will begin at 8am and finish by 11:30am.
Low water pressure may be experienced during this
time. The flushing process may loosen rust sediments
in the water lines, so please clear your pipes prior to
doing laundry. The best way to do this is to run your
outside faucet until the water is clear.
CP RAILWAY COMMUNITY CONNECT LINE
The Canadian Pacific Railway has offered Loretto a
Community Connect phone number which residents
may use to report concerns about the railroad cross-
ing. The trains blowing their whistle is mandated by
law and CP Rail does not have control over this issue.
Community Connect - 1-800-766-7912
There is also an e-form that can be submitted:
www.cpr.ca/en/contact-us/community-connect-form.
NIGHT TO UNITE
The Loretto Fire Department will be hosting
Night to Unite on Tuesday, August 2nd from 5-9 pm.
Food will be provided along with fire truck rides,
safety tips and other fun things.
Bring your family
and friends for a
relaxing evening
of visiting with
your neighbors.
Miscellaneous News
CITY COUNCIL MEETING SCHEDULE
Loretto City Council meetings are held at 7 pm on the
second Tuesday of each month at the City Council
Chambers, 279 N. Median St., Suite 260.
Future Dates: June 14th, July 12th, August 16th and
September 13th.
On occasion these meetings are rescheduled. Check the
City website or bulletin board for notices of meeting
changes. Contact City Hall to join the informational alerts
email list to receive these notices.
CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING
The Lake Minnetonka Communications Commission (LMCC)
provides this service on their website. One year of council
meetings are archived and available for review.
http://www.lmcc-tv.org/loretto.html
You may also view other local city council meetings on the
general Video On-Demand page of the LMCC site.
LORETTO LARKS 2015 SCHEDULE
For schedule updates visit @LorettoLarks on Twitter or Loretto Larks Baseball on Facebook.
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
The City Council would like to highlight volunteers who
work to improve our community. Please submit
nominations to City Hall for review by the City Council.
Anyone may nominate a volunteer they feel is deserving
of recognition. Nomination forms are available on the
website or by contacting City Hall.
FEATURED BUSINESS
Submit nominations for a local Featured Business in the
The City Council is pursuing State bonding bill funding
from the legislature. The cities of Loretto, Medina and
Independence have collaborated and requested funding
for supplemental safety improvements, which include
quiet zones, at four rail crossings: 1) Town Line Road;
2) County Road 19; 3) Hwy 55 and County Road 116;
4); Hwy 55 and Arrowhead Drive.
Myself, Lori Cousineau (Medina), and State Representative
Jerry Hertaus all testified at a transportation committee
hearing in St. Paul on April 20th. We are now anxiously
waiting to find out if our request is approved by the
legislature. If this funding does not get approved, there
may be other funding opportunities approved by the State
through MnDot to increase rail safety.
–Mayor Koch
XLDent is a cutting edge dental software development company headquartered in downtown Loretto which works
with clients and distributors nationwide. XLDent’s software offers dental practice management suitable for multiple
specialties, including dental imaging software, digital dental record management, dental tablet software and
electronic health records software. XLDent has focused on serving the high technology needs of the dental community
since 1971.
Owners Dawn and Eugene Christodoulou are actively involved in all aspects of the business. Dawn is very hands on and
offers a wealth of knowledge in business, high technology and the dental community. Eugene is behind the scenes and
heads up our Development Team, creating, innovating and problem solving. Our Customer Service, Hardware and
Training Departments are filled with knowledgeable, friendly and fully-certified representatives. The Administrative/
Accounting Team works hard to keep internal and client business running smoothly and efficiently. We have an
outgoing and fun Sales Department which works tirelessly to provide an exceptional experience with every person
they meet. If you are in the market for a new job, visit our website at http://www.xldent.com/careers, we are
looking for our next Super Star!
Recently, we added a Marketing Team that has
focused on our social media presence. They
launched our Facebook
(https://www.facebook.com/xldent) and
Twitter Pages
(https://twitter.com/XLDent_Software)
Be sure to check us out and like us, retweet us or
refer us.
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Public Notification System
The City of Loretto has a system in place so that residents and businesses can be notified of public safety information or local emergencies with a voice message, email or text. You have the option of receiving a voice message, email and/or text message. You may choose any or all of the options. We are able to add and update resident and business contact information at any time. This is a private listing, your information will not be shared with any other entities.
Our goal is to have 100% participation of Loretto residents - please spread the word!
Name: _________________________ Street Address_____________________________
Voice Mail Message (leave blank if you don’t want to choose this option)
Please list up to four phone numbers for the voice mail option (include area code.)
279 N. Medina Street, Suite 260 P.O. Box 207 Loretto, MN 55357
Phone: 763-479-4305 Fax: 763-479-2685
We’re on the web!
www.ci.loretto.mn.us
FIRST-CLASS MAIL
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
PERMIT NO. 53
LORETTO, MN 55357
IMPORTANT ELECTION INFORMATION
June 24 is the first day of Absentee Voting for the August 9, 2016 Primary Election. Residents do not need a specific “reason” to absentee vote. Residents can come to City Hall during regular office hours and absentee vote between June 24 and August 8, or vote by mail: http://www.hennepin.us/residents/elections/ absentee-voting.
In 2014, the State Legislature authorized the use of electronic poll books. Loretto will be
using these secure tablet computers that replace the current paper roster check-in process. These “E-poll books” are expected to help election judges through each step of the process. This includes election day registrations, absentee ballot updates and will help speed up lines and improve accuracy. Voters will still receive a paper ballot on which to cast their votes. Opportunities for the public to view and test the E-poll books will be made available as we get closer to the August 9th primary.
FILING FOR LOCAL OFFICE
The City of Loretto’s next municipal election will be held on Tuesday, November 8, 2016. Loretto will have three positions on the ballot during the November General Election: Mayor (two year term) and two City Council positions (four year terms).
Loretto residents interested in running for these offices may file at City Hall. The filing period begins Tuesday, August 2nd and closes at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 16th. City Hall will be open on August 2nd and August 16th from 1:00 – 5:00 p.m. and during regular office hours during the rest of the candidate filing period.
More information can be found on the city’s website: www.ci.loretto.mn.us under the Government tab – or call City Hall: 763-479-4305.
Go to www.sos.state.mn.us to make sure you are registered before this year’s elections!
