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r ... ..-JiIIY Page 10 '- Tri.City Newsletter, July/August 1985 Anoka Pursues Star City Designation The City of Anoka is pursu- ing designation as a Minne- sota Star City for economic development. Under this state sponsored program, local communities are encouraged to get involved in economic development by developing a professional capacity to res- pond to potential investments by business and industry in the community. In order;to be- come a Star City, a community' must complete the following requirements: ~, OWl The major role that the use and misuse of alcohol plays in severe to fatal highway crash- es has been extensively docu- mentedin the United States since 1904. Alcohol in' drivers and/or pedestrians is a factor in approximately half of the na- tion's highway fatalities - the most important single human factor identified to date in our highway crash problem. Minnesota has tough DWI laws and all persons convicted 1. Establish an organization' responsible for the com- mun(ty's economic devel- opment program. 2. Assess the community in a profile. 3. Draft a five-year plan and strategy for economic de- velopment. 4. Complete a one-year work program and define a strategy which relates to the five-year economic de- velopment plan. 5. Produce a slide presenta- tion to promote the com- munity. 6. Complete a labor survey in the community. 7. Prepare a five-year capital improvement plan. 8. Publish a marketing fact brochure for potential de- velopers and industry. 9. Conduct an annual survey of community industries to determine their expan- sion or relocation plans and their legislative con- cerns. 10. Successfully market the City to an industrial client by forming a marketing team. ' Once the City has complet- ed all of these requirements, it may be designated a Star City by the Minnesota Department of Energy and Economic De- velopment. The City is-in the process of completing the final requirements, including production of a slide tape presentation, publication of a Community Fact Booklet, and The Anoka Police Report of DWI spend some time in jail, pay heavy fines, and have t,heir licenses revoked. Anoka police officers may lawfully arrest a person for violation of the DWI law upon probable cause, without re- gard to whether the violation ,was committed in the officer's presence. Under the statute - evidence that there was at the time an alcohol concentration of 0.05 or less is ample evidence that the person was not 'under the Business Development. Survey The Anoka Economic Development Commission is ex- ploring ways to promote development of new business within the City of Anoka. As part of this effort, the Commis- sion 'is conducting a survey,to identify the number of per- . sons considering starting a business and the number of per- sons already operating home businesses which could beex- panded into commercial areas. If either of these situations describe your business interest, and if you would like to establish your business in Anoka, you can help the Commis- sion by completing the following survey form. By completing the following survey, you will assist the Anoka Economic Development Commission in finding ways to promote new business development within the communi- ty. Please complete and mail the survey form to Robert Kir- chner, Community Development Director, City of Anoka, 2015 First Avenue, Anoka, Minnesota 55303. If you have any questions about the survey, or would like to discuss your business plans, you may call Mr. Kirchner at 421-6630, exten- sion 134. I ~ , l t ! !' BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SURVEY (Please check as appropriate) o I would like to start a business in Anoka o I would like to expand my business in Anoka My business involves: , o Retail o Wholesale I ~ o Services o Manufacturing o Other Name Phone Number Mail to: Robert Kirchner. Community Development Director City of Anoka ' 2015 First Avenue Anoka, MN 55303 influence of alcohol; evidence that there was at the time an alcohol concentration of more than 0.05 and less than 0.10 is relevant evidence in indicating whether or not the person was under the influence of alcohol; and evidence of 0.10 or over is evidence of the person being under the influence. Anoka Police Officers, as well as State Patrol Officers and other officers from sur- rounding jurisdictions, all en- force the DWI laws. They all take a dim view of those who risk the lives of others and themselves by drinking and driving. Remember, if you drink, don't drive, and if you drive, don't drink. Help us reduce ac- cidents and deaths and make our community a safer place to live and work. MONITORING BICYCLE ENFORCEMENT Our intensified bicycle en- forcement program began after the publication of the last issue of this newsletter. In the first week, over 70 persons, both juveniles and adults, were tagged and now must at- , tend a bicycle safety seminar. (A parent must accompany a juvenile to the seminaL) Several bicycles were im- pounded for not being licens- ed but were later released after _ the violator presented evidence t'hat a 'license had been purchased. Police and Community Ser- vice officers have been work- ing both in and out of uniform to apprehend violators and it appears their efforts are w,ork- ing. We are already into the third week of this program and passing the final marketing test. The task of completing these requirements was assigned to the Anoka Eco- nomic Development Commis- sion by the City Council. The Commission expects to com- plete its work and obtain Star City status for the City by this September. Robert Kirchner, Community Development Director, has been design"ated as the Star City Coordinator for the City of Anoka. bicycle infractions appear to have fallen off or have become less serious. Licenses can be purchased at the Anoka Coun- ty Courthouse. We have noticed that a num- ber of our bicycle violators come from the Cities of An- dover, Ramsey, Champlin, and even Brooklyn Park. Under our ordinance, whether violators live in the City of Anoka or not, they must comply with the bi- cycle license law and must obey all laws and regulations pertaining to. bicycle opera- tions. CRIME PREVENTION TIPS Personal Protection: At night, try to stay on well- lighted streets, Avoid door ways, shrubbery, dark sha-' dows near buildings, and other potential hiding places. If Continued on page 11 Public Safety Open House a Success On Sunday, May 12, 1985, from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m., the Anoka Police and Fire Depart- ments held a Public Safety Open House and Display Day at Anoka City Hall. The event was held to correspond to the first day of National Police Week, which ran from May 12, '1985, until May 18, 1985. Dur- ing that week is National Police Officer Memorial Day, May 15, which President Ken- nedy set aside to commemor- ate all those peace officers who died in the line of duty. Another reason for the open house, was to invite the public to view the remodeled police offices. Although the rain dampened the event, it did not dampen ~------------------------------- -.! '- -----'--""" .... the spirits of the attendees. and he thanked everyone who Hundreds of Anoka residents took the time to attend. turned out to see public safety displays,' police dog demon- strations, and the police of- fices. The Anoka-Champlin Fire Department also had equipment set up in the city hall parking lot and conducted demonstrations for all those present. Perhaps more impor- tantly, the community had a chance to meet and talk to' police and fire department per- sonnel. Police Chief Revering hopes that the open house and dis- play day can become an an- nual event in the community --..............-.~ -- - - --- :.:. ~ ;;;;;;;... =- - ----- - iiiiii" -____.__ IIIiiiii iiii -