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Domestic
Partnership Registry |
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Robbinsdale residents who wish to register their
domestic partnership may do so at City Hall. Domestic Partners must reside at the same
Robbinsdale home and must both sign the application and registration certificate. (City Code Section 1015.01) |
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State Law
Requirements for Yard Waste |
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As of January 1, 2010, residents in the Twin
Cities, who bag their yard waste, will be required to put their waste out for pick up in
compostable bags using either paper bags or compostable plastic bags. Compostable bags and
paper (kraft) bags can be found at home improvement, grocery and hardware stores. The
Solid Waste Management Coordinating Board website has more information on compostable
bags. (Click here
to go to their website.) Robbinsdale
residents may continue to use their own containers for yard waste (32-gallon, 40 lb
limit). Residents may also continue to bundle branches for pick up (must be under 3 inches
in diameter, under 30 lbs and under 5 feet in length). |
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Stop Getting Phone
Books You Don't Want |
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If you look up your phone numbers on line rather
than using a phone book, Dex (Qwest) phone books have an easy on-line option to let them
know you are not interested. Just log on to DexKnows.com/SelectYourDex and request
"0" phone books to be delivered. On the next delivery date, instead of phone
books you'll just get a door hanger note. At that point, you can change your mind.
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Point of Sale
Ordinance |
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Enforcement of Robbinsdale's Point of Sale
ordinance began May 1, 2009, and requires a disclosure report prepared by
independent certified evaluators (hired by the seller). Read more, follow
links below for specific documents, or contact Rick Pearson at 763-531-1266. |
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*Uniform
Guidelines *Repair/Replace
List *Disclosure
Form |
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*Certified
Evaluators *Evaluators Application *Code of Ethics |
*Buyers Responsibility Form |
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REDA Homes and Lots for
Sale |
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REDA has a 2-bedroom remodeled home for sale at
3424 30th overlooking Manor Park which is listed at $119,900. For more information,
contact City staff. The Robbinsdale EDA
also has single family home lots for
sale at 4135 and 4145 Halifax Ave N, 4123 Welcome Ave N, 4217 Zenith, 4264
Beard, 4400 Unity and 4401 Toledo. If you are interested in these lots, contact City staff. |
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Charter Commission |
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The Charter
Commission is comprised of 15 eligible voters who are appointed "at-large" by
the Chief Judge of Hennepin County after a recommendation is made by the City Council. The
Charter Commission is required to meet at least once per year, and must meet if requested
to consider an amendment by Council Resolution or Petition of residents (equal to 5% of
the votes cast at the last state general election in the city). The Charter Commission may
also recommend amendments to the Robbinsdale City Charter to ensure that it remains a
usable document which is consistent with state law. (Terms are 4 years with 2 term limit.)
For more information regarding the Charter Commission, contact the City Clerk at
763-531-1252. |
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Human
Rights Commission |
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The duties of
the Human Rights Commission are: (a) to advise the council on matters and problems
relating to discrimination and human rights issues and behavior in the city; (b) to
recommend to the council education, municipal and community programs designed to
effectuate the policies set forth in this subsection; (c) to implement such programs
referred to in (b) as may be directed for commission action by the council; (d) to
recommend to the city council the formulation and implementation of programs designed to
effectuate the policies stated in this subsection; (e) to study and make recommendations
to the city council for referral to the commissioner of human rights; (f) to perform other
functions, approved by the city council and authorized for local commissions under the
Minnesota Human Rights Act. (Meets the 4th Thursday every other month at 7 p.m.
(First meeting Jan 2010). Consists of 11 members, all at-large – appointed by the
Mayor with advice and consent of the full City Council. Terms are 4 year terms or to
end of unexpired term filled. Terms are concurrent with Mayoral term of office). If
interested call Sherry O'Donnell at 763-531-1255.
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City
Council Meetings Now Webstreamed |
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Robbinsdale City Council meetings can now be
watched over the internet at the Northwest Community Television’s website: http://www.nwsccc.org/robbinsdale.aspx The site has the agendas linked to
video so you can link to just a portion of the meeting or watch it all. Past meetings will be held as an archive for 1
year. The software works well on Internet
Explorer – some experimentation may be required depending on your browser. |
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Motor Vehicle Office Hours
and Services |
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The Motor Vehicle/Deputy Registrar Office hours at
City Hall effective as of May 1, 2010, are: *Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm
*1st & 2nd
Saturday of the month from 9 am to 12 Noon (except for some holiday weekends)
Our office can process vehicle title transfers,
vehicle registration renewals, passport applications, hunting and fishing licenses,
limited drivers licenses (if you moved or lost your license), and we have a variety of
specialty license plates.
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.
Customers may have their
license tab renewals processed in a timely manner without having to stand in line. Just place your license tabs statement along with a
check payable to the City of Robbinsdale (in an envelope marked “Motor Vehicle”) into the Utility Drop Box located in front of
City Hall. License tabs will be picked up daily at 8
am on regular business days (Mon-Fri) and will be ready for pick-up after 12 noon the
following business day (Mon-Fri). If you are
unable to pick up your tabs at the end of the following business day, they will be mailed
out to you at no extra charge. For more information please call the Motor Vehicle License
Center at 763-535-8133. |
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Prescription
Drug Card |
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The City of Robbinsdale
has a new program to offer savings on prescription drugs to residents who are without
health insurance, a traditional benefits plan, or have prescriptions that are not covered
by insurance.
The Prescription Discount Card
is made available to residents by the City of Robbinsdale in collaboration with the
National League of
Cities (NLC) and is made possible through Robbinsdale's
membership in NLC.
The card is FREE to all Robbinsdale residents, regardless of age, income or existing
health insurance. By using this card you may save
an average of 20% off the regular retail price of prescription drugs at participating
pharmacies.
To discover the savings and learn more about the program, CLICK HERE to access the program online and print a card, check drugs prices and
locate participating pharmacies.
Residents may also pick up a card at City Hall's Information Desk as well
as the Motor Vehicle Office, or for more information, call toll free: 1-888-620-1749.
This
is not insurance. Discounts are only available at participating pharmacies. By using this
card, participants agree to pay the entire prescription cost less any applicable discount.
Savings may vary by drug and pharmacy. |
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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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Community Mediation Services, Inc. |
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Click on this link for
brochure describing CMS and its services. CMS
Brochure |
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City's 8 year Capital
Project Plans |
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At the January 5, 2010 council meeting we adopted the City's long range
capital improvement plan. As indicated, 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 February 13, 2008 and
the other the January 5, 2010. As an
example, West Broadway north of 42nd was planned for 2012 reconstruction and County Road 9
east of County Road 81 was planned for 2011. Now County Road 9 is pushed back to 2013/2014
and West Broadway has pushed back to beyond 2016. These road projects have moved up and
back based on County funding priorities. Questions regarding the 8 year plan should be directed to the Director of Public Works/City Engineer |
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Senior Commission Vacancy |
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The purpose of the Commission is to advise the City Council as to the
status and needs of seniors, age 55 and over, in the city and ways in which the needs of
seniors may be met. The Commission meets the first Monday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at
City Hall (no meetings June, July & August). If you are interested in an
At-Large Senior Commissioner vacancy as 1/1/11, click here to print out an application. For
further information call Rita DeBruyn, Senior Commission Liaison, at 763-531-1274. |
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