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Expedited Title
Transfer Now Available |
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The
Robbinsdale Deputy Registrar’s Office has been approved to participate in the Fast
Track program which allows customers to expedite a transfer of title and receive it in
less than a week! The processing time from the State usually takes 2 months and the
fee to expedite is only $20. Customers have asked us about this option and we are
happy to be able to provide this service to our customers. |
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Flea Market This
Weekend - May 10th |
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The
City of Robbinsdale Senior Commission, the Friendly Robins
Senior Club, and the Monday Bunch sponsor the annual Flea
Market—Craft & Bake Sale. Stop by City Hall on May 10th
for a great deal. Come at 11:00 a.m. and you’ll be shopping to
the toe-tapping tunes of the Robbinsdale City Band (weather
permitting) Call the Recreation office at 763-531-1278 for more
information. |
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Foreclosure
Prevention Hotline available |
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Community
Action Partnership of Suburban Hennepin is now offering a Foreclosure Prevention Hotline
to help homeowners who are in danger of losing their homes. The Hotline number is
952-933-1993.
“CAPSH is acting aggressively to help reduce the
growing number of foreclosures in suburban Hennepin County,” said CAPSH Operations
Director Scott Zemke. “Our agency has more than quadrupled its capacity to help those
in crisis.” The CAPSH Foreclosure
Prevention Program provides information, advocacy, referrals to additional resources and
other assistance to homeowners who are having trouble paying their mortgage. The new
Foreclosure Prevention Hotline will directly connect homeowners with professionals who can
help them through the process.
CAPSH is a
nonprofit agency dedicated to improving the lives of low-income individuals and families
and suburban Hennepin County. For more information on CAPSH programs and services, visit www.capsh.org. |
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Bike to Work Week and Bike to
Work Day Proclamation |
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 The
League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week
and encourages biking to work the week of May 12-16th.
The City has
ratified a proclamation declaring the week of May 12-16th
Bike to Work Week as well as Friday, May 16, 2008 as Bike to
Work Day in the City of Robbinsdale.
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Neighborhood Splash
Park Concept moves forward |
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At their April 15, 2008, meeting, City Council approved
the design plan for the Splash Pad at Manor Park which would
replace the old wading pool. City Council approved moving
forward with the final design drawings and document and to put
the project out to bid. The Splash Pad project is anticipated to
be complete this summer. The concept plan is shown below and
is also posted at City Hall.
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Heart
of Robbinsdale Gala - A Success! |
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The Heart of Robbinsdale Community Foundation held its Premier Gala
Sunday, February 10th at Thistles American
Bistro. Over 100 people attended this special event, sampled delicious food and
enjoyed the music provided by members of the Cooper High School Chamber Strings.
There was also a silent auction with many wonderful items donated by members of the
community. 
The purpose of the Heart of Robbinsdale
Community Foundation is to nurture and enhance life for all persons and ages in
Robbinsdale in four focus areas: environment, education & recreation, art &
culture, and human services.
Donations to "Heart of Robbisndale
Community Foundation" can be mailed to P.O. Box 22603; Robbinsdale, MN 55422.
The Foundation is a 501(c)(3), non-profit organization. |
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REDA New Homes and Lots
for Sale |
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For over 20 years, Hennepin Technical College students have had the
opportunity to learn the carpentry trade while building homes in Robbinsdale. The new
homes are scattered throughout the City. There are 2 homes available for sale. Both
have built in cabinets, hardwood floors, gas fireplaces, porches, and decks:
3860 Major: 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath,
3-car garage, large lot, large kitchen/dining area $359,900
4439 Lakeland: 5 bedrooms, 3
bath, 2 car garage, large lot, large greatroom, $385,000Two new homes are under
construction at 4150 Lake Road and 4310 Toledo Ave N. These homes should be on the market
in late May/early June.
Homes can be viewed by contacting City staff
The Robbinsdale EDA also has single
family home lots for sale. |
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2008 Budget
Proposal |
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The Public Hearing on the 2008 City budget was held on Monday December
10th at 7 p.m. The 2008 General Fund expenditures of $7,776,827 represents a 1.2 %
increase over the 2007 Adopted Budget. The proposed levy increase (the portion of
the budget funded through property taxes) is 2.4%. |
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City's 8 year Capital Project Plans |
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At the March 18 council meeting we discussed the City's long range capital
improvement plan. As inidcated, the plan does shift year-to-year as new problems
come to light and other projects get pushed back. Two plans are attached one from August 28, 2007 and the other the February 13, 2008. As an example,
you can see that 43rd Avenue has been added to the previously anticipated 42nd/Abbott area
reconstruction because of an issue with the sanitary sewer discovered during pre-project
cleaning and televising of area infrastructure. Questions regarding the 8 year plan should be directed to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer |
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