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CityConnect May/June 2025
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2025 Road Projects Department Spotlight: Mary Ann Young Center........................................3
The weather is warming, the birds are chirping, and the grass is turning green. We all know what that means, it is time for road construction. This summer, Blaine residents and visitors can expect several projects on area roadways. City Projects The city projects will be a combination of full roadway replacements and small projects that will replace only the top layer of roadway to extend the life of the road. Some projects will include installing or repairing concrete curb and gutter and storm sewer improvements and minor water main work will occur in certain areas. Project Locations
Proposed Trail Expansion to Blaine Wetland Sanctuary..................................4
Spring into Summer Spring into Summer Upcoming Blaine Events......................................8
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Southwest area north of County Road 10 to 89th Avenue Lakes Parkway from Radisson Road to Rendova Street Baltimore Street between 93rd Avenue and 99th Avenue View the construction project map to see all the roadways receiving upgrades and repairs at BlaineMN.gov/ConstructionProjects.
County Projects Anoka County will be doing mill and overlay projects on three different sections of county roads in Blaine. These projects will remove the top layer of roadway and replace it with a new layer. This will extend the life of the street and is typically a much quicker project taking only a few weeks. Project Locations • • •
Radisson Road between 105th Avenue and Main Street 109th Avenue NE between Highway 65 and Foley Boulevard University Avenue NE between 92nd Lane and 97th Avenue Stay up to date on road construction projects by signing up for the Construction Update at BlaineMN.gov/NotifyMe.
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ICPOET Programs Provide New Opportunities in Policing The Blaine Police Department has three new officers that recently completed the Intensive Comprehensive Peace Officer Education and Training Program (ICPOET). The ICPOET program is funded through a grant from the MN Department of Public Safety, Office of Justice Programs, to assist Minnesota law enforcement agencies with hiring police officers. The ICPOET appropriation is designed to recruit candidates who may be interested in a career transition into law enforcement. Blaine has been able to put multiple cadets through the program thanks to the grant and savings from vacant police department positions. Eligible candidates already hold a two or fouryear degree from a regionally accredited college or university. The grant pays for the candidate’s salary and tuition while they obtain the required Professional Peace Officer Certification. The education component is offered at Alexandria Technical and Community College and Hennepin Technical College. The first three ICPOET cadets have completed the program and are now sworn officers. Another Blaine ICPOET cadet is now in the education phase of the program.