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Spring 2022
Exciting New Activities
for Spring in Isanti
Photo: Flowers at the 2021
www.cityofisanti.us Isanti Family Farmers Market
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Letter from the Mayor
Residents of Isanti,
On my fourth year as Mayor, with hopes to be re-elected,
I can’t help but feel grateful and excited for what we have
accomplished and what is yet to come.
Mayor
Jeff Johnson With unanimous votes, the Council reduced the City tax
rate even further from the prior year reducing it from
60.4% to 58.48% for 2022. This has been a continued
City Meeting Dates trend since I have become mayor and a goal the Council
All meetings are held at keeps in mind with every decision.
City Hall:
110 1st Ave NW With Spring comes excitement for new and fresh growth within the City. Business development continues its strong
growth trend with new and current City business owners building new buildings or planning for expansion, and many
City Council newly platted areas for residential development. We added many new businesses, a new 12,000 sq ft municipal
1st and 3rd Tuesday of the liquor store and 78 new residential home permits were issued to our City in 2021 alone. It is great news to hear that
our City was listed as number 4 for 2021 on the Twin Cities Hot Housing list, according to the Star Tribune, which is up
month at 7:00p.m.*
from number 6 in 2020. Residential housing median sale price is $285,000 and market time is about 52 days.
City Council
The City Council and myself have had many great discussions over the recent months and had a great goal setting
Committee of the Whole meeting to share lots of ideas to continue to better our community.
Held at 5:00p.m. prior to the
2nd City Council meeting of Some of those items and discussions are as follows:
the month*
● Continue to reduce the tax rate
Economic Development ● Expanding industrial areas and recruit more businesses
Authority ● County collaborations for intersection safety on County Roads within the City
1st Tuesday of the month ● Future Bluebird Park expansion and amenities for the community to enjoy
immediately following the ● A redevelopment district to help fund business project initiatives
City Council meeting*
I can’t wait for Spring to arrive in our beautiful City. We have a lot of amenities to offer our great community, as
Planning Commission always. The Community Garden will be open May 4th and we are accepting reservations now. The Farmers Market
3rd Tuesday of the month will kick off June 1 at their new location at 10 6th Ave SE (new liquor store). We also have great bands (Jonah and
immediately following the the Whales, Sweet Siren, Stone Daisy Band, and Skitzo Fonik) planned for this year’s Street Dances, with three taking
City Council meeting* place downtown and one at the new Bluebird Amphitheater.
Projects to look forward to this Spring is the addition of an archery range in Bluebird Park and a street improvement
Parks, Recreation and
project that includes South Brookview Lane SW, Marion St SW, Nina St SW, and Page St SW.
Culture Board
4th Tuesday of the month at
If there are any questions, comments, suggestions, or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me ANYTIME at
6:00p.m.* jeffjohnson@isantimayor.com or call me via cell 612-236-7513.
Changes to meetings and I hope everyone has a great Spring and I hope to see you out and about!
special meetings will be
posted on the city website
and at City Hall.
*Subject to change
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City Offices & Staff Directory
City Council Members
Mayor Jeff Johnson 612-236-7513 jeffjohnson@isantimayor.com City Hall
Council Member Paul Bergley 763-377-2209 paulmb60@gmail.com 110 1st Ave NW
Council Member Dan Collison 763-444-4298 djcollison@msn.com PO Box 428
Council Member Jimmy Gordon 763-587-5633 jimmy.gordon20@yahoo.com Isanti, MN 55040
Council Member Steve Lundeen 612-203-8957 sdlundeen@yahoo.com 763-444-5512
Isanti@CityofIsanti.us
www.CityofIsanti.us
City Staff
City Hall Hours:
Administration
City Administrator Josi Wood jwood@cityofisanti.us Monday, Wednesday,
Human Resources Director Katie Grotte kgrotte@cityofisanti.us Friday
City Clerk Jaden Strand jstrand@cityofisanti.us 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Public Services Tuesday, Thursday
Public Services Director Matt Sylvester msylvester@cityofisanti.us 7:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Police Department @CityofIsanti
Police Chief Travis Muyres tmuyres@cityofisanti.us
Community Development
Community Development Director Stephanie Hillesheim shillesheim@cityofisanti.us
Community Development Specialist Ryan Saltis rsaltis@cityofisanti.us
Building Official Matt Small buildingofficial@cityofisanti.us
Permit Technician Candy Conrad permits@cityofisanti.us Police
401 1st Ave N
Municipal Liquor Store Isanti, MN 55040
Liquor Store Manager Keith Lusk klusk@cityofisanti.us Non-Emergency
763-444-4761
Finance Emergency 911
Finance Director Michael Betker mbetker@cityofisanti.us After Hours
763-689-2141
Parks, Recreation & Culture
Parks, Recreation & Events Coordinator Alyssa Olson isantiparks@cityofisanti.us @IsantiPD
Public Works
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Parks, Recreation & Culture
City Parks
Academy Park Live, Play & Visit All Year Long
6th Avenue Court NE The City of Isanti Parks, Recreation & Culture team organizes community events and family programs
throughout the year. Most activities are FREE to enjoy, and provide fun and engaging ways for kids and
Bluebird Park adults of all ages to get out of the house to explore our City with members of our local community.
201 Isanti Parkway NW
Details about upcoming programs and events can be found at CityofIsanti.us. If you have an idea for a
future program or would like to connect about ways to get involved, contact IsantiParks@CityofIsanti.us.
Eagle Park
Broadway St SW & Short St
Save the Date for Fun Upcoming Events
March 18 ~ Movie Night: The Croods: A New Age July 16 ~ Street Dance: Sweet Siren
Isanti Hills April 22 ~ Earth Day Clean-up August 13 ~ Street Dance: Stone Daisy Band
Neighborhood Park
518 Dogwood Street SW
June 1 ~ Isanti Family Farmers Market Opens September 17 ~ Street Dance: Skitzo Fonik
June 18 ~ Street Dance: Jonah and the Whales (at Bluebird Amphitheater)
July 7 ~ Fireworks in the Park September 25 ~ Family Day @ Legacy Park
Legacy Park July 8 ~ Splish Splash Summer Bash
1043 Bellaire Boulevard
Mattson Park
311 5th Avenue NW
Riverside Park
503 Rum River Drive NW
River Bluff Preserve
1111 Rum River Drive SW
Rum River Meadows Park
1108 South Passage SW
Unity Park
420 3rd Avenue NW
Main Street/1st Ave & Bluebird Park
Whisper Ridge Park
795 3rd Avenue SW
Become
Be come a Vendor
Are you looking to sell your food, crafts, gifts and more throughout the City? From Street Dances to
Non City Parks Fireworks in the Park to the brand new Illuminate Isanti, there are many ways your business can get in
Sanbrook Golf Course front of residents and visitors throughout the year. Vendor applications are now available! Contact
1261 Heritage Boulevard NE
IsantiParks@CityofIsanti.us and ask about sponsorship opportunities to enhance your visibility.
Key Visit CityOfIsanti.us to learn more and download applications.
Basket- Dog Softball
ball Park Field
Fishing Pavilion Tennis
Court
Garden Picnic Toddler
Tables Equip.
Golf Play- Trails
Course ground
Horse- Skate Volley-
shoes Park ball
Amphi- Sledding
theater Hill
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Parks, Recreation & Culture, Cont...
The City of Isanti strives to
offer the facility for
reasonable fees
Private Reservation Rates
Special Events
50+ ppl, full-day
$295.28 inc. tax
Private EventPage 6
Parks, Recreation & Culture, Cont..
A New Start for the Isanti Family Farmers Market
The Isanti Family Farmers Market has a new home and a new schedule! With the completion of the new
Isanti Municipal Liquor Store, the Farmers Market will follow the store across Highway 65 and set up shop in
the new parking lot across from O’Reilly Auto Parts and Coborn’s for the 2022 season.
The Market will also move to Wednesdays from 2-6pm to allow area residents and visitors to get their fresh
produce, homemade goods, gifts and more during the week. Save the date for the Market opening day on
Wednesday, June 1 and join us each week through September 28 to support our local farmers, growers, and
VOLUNTEER PROGRAMS producers!
Spring is the perfect time
to get involved in City
volunteer programs!
Earth Day Clean-up
Friday, April 22
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Join us for a city-wide
cleanup to help keep
Isanti a clean place to live,
work & play!
Adopt-A-Park
4x per year Now Accepting Vendor Applications!
Are you looking for a place to sell your homemade goods, fresh produce, or unique crafts? Want to spend the
Looking for more than a 1 summer connecting with the Isanti community? Join the Market as a vendor! We are always looking for new and
unique products to keep the Market fresh! Three fee options allow you to plan around your schedule, whether
day service project? Our
you’d like to be onsite for a full season, half season, or come in for just a few days.
Adopt-A-Park program
allows organizations to Applications and Market rules are available at CityOfIsanti.us and at City Hall.
volunteer throughout the
park season & take care of Find us on Facebook @IsantiMarket for the latest updates!
a beloved park property.
With 11 parks & 29 miles
of trails to manage,
individuals & groups of all
sizes are welcome to
join us for one or both
of these environmentally-
focused volunteer
opportunities.
Contact Isanti Parks at
IsantiParks@CityOfIsanti.us
or 763-762-5754 to learn
how you can get involved
in these programs.Page 7
Public Works
How Does It Work?
Have you ever wondered where it goes once you flush? It starts with entering what is known as a collection
system. From there it will go through a treatment process before being discharged into the Rum River. Here is
a little bit about that process.
The City of Isanti has ten lift stations throughout the collec-
tion system that help get the wastewater to the wastewa-
ter plant. The collection system consists of pipes, man-
holes, and lift stations. The collection system is cleaned
or jetted using a nozzle propelled by high velocity jets of
water designed to cut and scour its way through the pipes.
One third of the entire collection system and lift stations
are cleaned each year. YARD WASTE &
COMPOST
The first step in treating the wastewater is to remove un-
wanted rags and grit that is associated with the wastewa- The City has a compost
ter. The rags are removed by what is known as a Rotomat
where the wastewater flows through a screen to catch the site for Isanti residents
rags then augured up so the water can drain back down. (must show proof of
Eventually they drop in a garbage can and taken to the address) to dispose of
landfill. The wastewater then flows through a grit chamber
where the water goes through a cyclone where the grit can yard waste.
drop out into a grit can drop out. It is then pumped up into
a grit collector. Similar to the Rotomat it is augured up and Open April 19 -
taken to a landfill.
November 6
The City of Isanti is rather unique compared to other com- Public Works Garage 100
munities because it treats the wastewater through an Aer-
ated Pond System. There are six aeration ponds that run in Isanti Parkway Northwest
a series. These ponds are 3.70 acres each and are approx-
imately 15 feet deep. There are three blowers that actually blow air into each pond through a series of pipes Saturdays:
and nozzles. Because they are aerated the plant can continuously discharge. These are commonly known as
Facultative ponds where the surface areas in these ponds are Aerobic and will contain more oxygen whereas 12:00pm to 5:00pm
the lower areas are more Anaerobic and contain less oxygen. During the spring months as the ponds begin to
thaw and turnover, they will occasionally give off an odor. It takes approximately 120 days for the wastewater Tuesdays & Thursdays:
to reach the main Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) after having had entered the aeration ponds.
1:00pm to 7:00pm
The WWTP is designed to handle 657,000 gallons of wastewater per day during wet weather. Currently the av- (or sunset)
erage is 420,000 gallons per day. Once the wastewater reaches the plant it will go through a clarifier. Alum or
Aluminum Sulfate is added to the clarifier to help solids that are suspended in the wastewater to settle to the
bottom and create a sludge. This sludge is then pumped back up to the first pond to repeat the process again. Select Sundays*:
During the winter months the clarifiers are bypassed. At which time they are drained and cleaned. 12:00pm to 5:00pm
After the clarifiers, the wastewater will pass through a Dual Media filter. This filter has a layer of sand and an- *April 24, May 1 & 8,
thracite. These filters are used to polish the wastewater by removing any suspended solids that remain. These October 23 & 30, and
filters can also be bypassed during the winter months.
November 6
There are influent and effluent samples taken twice a month including CBOD and TSS to determine that the
WWTP is working as efficient as possible. Daily tests are also taken for Dissolved Oxygen and PH.
Only clean leaves and
During the summer months April – October the wastewater must go through an Ultraviolet Light Structure. grass clippings may be
During these months a Fecal Coliform test is completed twice a month. Domestic wastewater in general dropped off.
contains harmful or disease-causing organisms. The Ultraviolet light kills bacteria and viruses by destroying
their genetic material allowing them not to grow or reproduce ultimately killing them.
No branches, brush,
The wastewater treatment process is now complete. The clean water is now ready to be discharged into the
Rum River. The WWTP and staff have won a number of Awards for Exceptional Compliance through the twigs, wood debris or
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency. trash of any kind.
So, what can you do to help? Keep the following in mind:
• Flushable wipes are not exactly flushable and cause harm to the lift station pumps by clogging them. Visit CityofIsanti.us to
• Pharmaceuticals and personal care products can be very difficult to remove and could possibly pass learn more & for an
through the treatment process in trace amounts.
• Chloride or salt cannot be removed from wastewater but can be found in many house hold update on the 2022 City
cleaning products as well as water softeners. Wide Clean Up Day.
• Coffee grounds are not completely water soluble. When mixed with butter, oil and grease can
increase the risk of clogging.Page 8
Community Development
Welcome, Community Development Director,
Stephanie Hillesheim!
Stephanie comes to us as an experienced Community Development professional
with a demonstrated history of working in economic development, parks and
recreation, and planning and zoning. Skilled in event and budget management,
It is your responsibility as a public speaking, fundraising, grant writing, and leadership. Stephanie is a strong
pet owner to clean up after advocate for community, local businesses, and believes in the power of collabo-
your pet. When taking
your pet for a walk, please ration.
show courtesy to other
public and private property Stephanie holds a Bachelor’s degree in Community Development from St. Cloud
owners by removing the
excrement deposited by State University and an MBA from Concordia University in St. Paul. Stephanie
your pet. enjoys traveling, golfing, exploring national parks and adventuring with her
City Code 87-5.1 requires daughters. She’s excited to join the wonderful community of Isanti and eager to
pet owners to immediately become more acquainted with the community and businesses that make this a
collect and remove dog wonderful place to live and work.
feces deposited by their
animal on public or private
property. A container,
equipment, or other device
is required for transport Municipal Stormwater
of the fecal material to As the temperatures begin to rise heading into the spring season, an increasing amount of
an appropriate disposal snow melt comes with it. Rain and snow melt run over impervious surfaces in urbanized areas –
receptacle located on the roads, sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, roof tops, etc. – and can pick up pesticides, fertilizers,
property of the pet owner.
Please help keep our oils, metals, pathogens, salt, sediment, trash, and other pollutants and carry them into storm
neighborhoods and public drains. Storm drains found on neighborhood streets discharge directly into lakes, rivers, streams
spaces clean and sanitary. and wetlands which make stormwater runoff the leading source of water pollution. The most
common sources of pollutants in urban stormwater include road salt, oil, gas, spilled materials,
pesticides and fertilizers applied to lawns, leaves and lawn clippings. These pollutants damage
local natural resources and can impact aquatic habitats in our rivers, streams, lakes and wetlands.
Local public entities that own or operate municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4) play a
key role in preventing stormwater runoff from harming Minnesota’s valuable water resources -
Information provided by the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA).
As an MS4 community, the City of Isanti is proud to be a vital part of protecting our water
resources. All questions regarding this designation may be sent to the Community Development
Dog Park Hours Department at City Hall.
7:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
The City dog park is located
within Bluebird Park, along
Isanti Parkway, east of the
Isanti Indoor Arena. The
dog park has approximately
1-acre of open space to
provide an off-leash area
for dogs to exercise and
socialize.
Even in the winter, please
continue to clean up after
your pet with each use.
© MontecoPage 9
Community Development, Cont...
Residential Rain Gardens
A rain garden is a garden of native shrubs, perennials, and flowers planted in a small depression, which is
generally formed on a natural slope. It is designed to temporarily hold and soak in rain water runoff that
flows from roofs, driveways, patios or lawns. Rain gardens are effective in removing up to 90% of nutrients
and chemicals and up to 80% of sediments from the rainwater runoff. Compared to a conventional lawn, rain
gardens allow for 30% more water to soak into the ground.
ECONOMIC
A rain garden is not a water garden. Nor is it a pond or a wetland. Conversely, a rain garden is dry most of the DEVELOPMENT
time. It typically holds water only during and following a rainfall event. Because rain gardens will drain within UPDATE
12-48 hours, they prevent the breeding of mosquitoes.
2021 welcomed the following
Benefits of Rain Gardens new businesses to Isanti:
• Improves water quality by filtering out pollutants
Gypsy Curl
• Preserves native vegetation
Caribou Cabin
• Provides localized stormwater and flood control New Isanti Municipal
• Attracts beneficial birds, butterflies and insects Liquor Store
• Easy to maintain after establishment My Jungle Gym
New Serenity Circle Counseling
Maintenance Requirements
When native plants are used, your rain garden will not require pesticides or fertilizer. As the rain garden is In 2022, we look forward to
establishing during the first and second year or during periods of little to no rainfall, occasional watering of welcoming:
the plants may be necessary. Likewise, weeds will need to be removed while dead plants may need to be
BP Metals
replaced. Once the plants in the rain garden have become established and grow larger, they will eventually
Special Tools, Inc
out-compete the weeds. Nick & Drew’s Discount Grocery
We are also excited for the
following businesses to open
new locations in Isanti in 2022:
Wolf River Electric
Little North Boutique
Isanti Family Dental
Rockstad and Relics
Thunder Brothers Brewery
Learn more about these
businesses and other Isanti
© Lauren’s Garden Service
businesses by visiting
our Business Directory at
CityofIsanti.us
If you want your Isanti business
to be added to the directory,
please email Stephanie
Hillesheim, Community
Development Director at
SHillesheim@CityOfIsanti.usPage 10
Police
Who You Gonna Call?
The Isanti Police Department works in collaboration with the citizens of Isanti to enhance the quality of life.
Collaboration between the police and the community identifies and solves community problems. Every day,
community members encounter situations calling upon them to be the eyes and ears of law enforcement.
Be watchful for any unusual or suspicious persons, activities or vehicles in our neighborhood.
WHO SHOULD CALL THE POLICE?
YOU are the perfect person to call the police to report anything you find suspicious or believe is a crime
in progress. Don’t assume someone else is observing the same event or behavior and is calling the police.
WHY SHOULD YOU CALL THE POLICE?
You risk nothing if you call the police and you are wrong. Consider what you risk if you fail to call the
police and you were right. We would rather have you call and it be nothing, than not call and it turns out
to be something serious. Information on suspicious activities directs how and where the Police Officers
KNOW YOUR ALERTS direct their patrols.
WHEN SHOULD YOU CALL THE POLICE?
Tornadoes often accompany Whenever you observe suspicious events, persons, or vehicles, even though you may not be the only
thunderstorms. When there person observing them, call the police. Never think the next person will do what you should. The police
are thunderstorms in your would rather get numerous calls on the same event than none at all.
area, turn on your radio or TV
to get the latest emergency Working together will enhance the quality of life for the Isanti community!
information from local
authorities or check your ATVs and Golf Carts:
mobile phone for weather Special vehicles [Class 1 ATVs and golf carts] operated within the city need to obtain a special vehicle permit
alerts. from the Police Department. Class 2 ATVs do not need a city permit. All ATVs and applicable recreational vehicles
need to bide by state laws and display state registration if applicable. The city special vehicle permit application
Pay close attention to is found on the city website. The application may be mailed to the police department for processing.
changing weather conditions
when there is a severe Refer to MN DNR laws regarding state laws requiring operators to wear helmets. All persons under 18 years old
thunderstorm watch or must wear DOT approved helmets when on an ATV or UTV. All persons are encouraged to wear a helmet no
warning. matter the length they plan on operating.
A severe thunderstorm watch Bicycle Safety:
means severe thunderstorms Everyone riding a bicycle needs to wear a helmet no matter how far you intend to ride. Helmet use has been
are possible in your area. estimated to reduce the odds of head injury by 50 percent, and the odds of head, face or neck injury by 33
percent.
A severe thunderstorm warning • Repair any broken elements of your bike before riding.
means severe thunderstorms • Wear brightly colored clothing so that others can see you better.
are occurring in your area. • Remember: one seat = only one rider! Keep both hands on the handlebars.
• Obey traffic signs and lights. Use hand signals when stopping or turning.
• Always ride in the same direction as traffic and use the right-hand side of the road.
SAVE THE DATE: • Look both ways before crossing the street and stay alert for cars backing out of driveways.
• When riding with others, ride in a single-file line.
April 4-8 | MN Severe Weather
Awareness Week
Please enjoy all of your outdoor activities. Remember to always be thinking about safety!!
April 7 | Tornado Drill Day
Chief Travis Muyres | Police Chief/Emergency Management Director
Isanti Police DepartmentPage 11
Isanti Fire District
Isanti Fire District Call Volume & New Hires FIRE ESCAPE CHECKLIST
Greetings, Isanti. ◊ Do you have working
smoke alarms in your
home?
◊ Is there a smoke alarm
in every sleeping room
and outside each
sleeping area?
◊ Is there a smoke alarm
on each level of the
home, including the
basement?
◊ Do you test your
smoke alarms at least
once a month?
◊ Do children know the
sound of the smoke
Call volumes at the fire department have been consistently on the rise over the last several years, this contin- alarms?
ued throughout 2021.
◊ How old are the smoke
The graph shows the fire department’s overall call numbers, including calls to surrounding township areas. alarms? If they are
The City of Isanti specifically saw firefighters on scene 538 times last year with emergency medical calls being more than 10 years
the most frequent call type; 73% of the time. old, replace them.
Among several factors- we expected this increase as we are also seeing increases in population and the num- ◊ Does your family have
ber of households per the Isanti County Assessors office. Except for the fact that the department is seeing a home fire escape
more sick and injured people, it is exciting to see our community grow and thrive! plan?
To offset the raise in call volumes, I am happy to announce the conclusion of our most recent hiring period. ◊ Does your family know
Our Station 1 in the City of Isanti recently brought on four new firefighters, bringing our 1-year total to six two ways out of each
new hires. Please join us in welcoming Firefighters Susanne DeNio, Emma Jansen, Brittany Niezgoda, Kyle room in the home?
Riley, Marcus Rothove and Philip Schmidt to the team. 1,134 calls per year is more than a hobby, these six
individuals have committed to a life change that will touch families in our city and beyond over three times ◊ Are all the exits in
per day. the home clear of
obstructions?
If you think you are up to the challenge of being our next new hire, or know someone who might be- stop in!
Check us out online, on social media or visit us at our Isanti Firefighters Annual Pro Rodeo scheduled for July ◊ Has your family picked
8-9 this year. More information at isantifiredistrict.org. a meeting place
outside the home
where everyone can go
Alan Jankovich | Fire Chief when they’ve escaped
Isanti Fire District a fire?
◊ Does everyone at
home know how to call
the fire department
once they are outside?
◊ Does the family
practice the escape
plan at least twice a
year?Page 12
Community Updates
The NEW Isanti Liquor
For many, many years, Isanti Liquor proudly served the surround-
ing area and generated revenue for the City of Isanti at the “old”
store, which was located across the street from Urban’s Hard-
ware. With your support, we managed to reach just under $4 mil-
lion in gross annual sales in 2020. That’s a pretty big accomplish-
ment for a store with a little over 2,000 sq ft of sales floor. That
total followed a trend of sales increasing 10% or more annually.
Those sales increases were attributed to a growing population,
a decent selection, and great customer service. As a municipal
operation, our number one priority is serving the community.
That means selling alcohol responsibly, while also generating
profit dollars to send back to the city. As most of you already
10 TIPS TO KEEP know, your support allows the Liquor Fund to send $350,000 to
YOUR HOME CLEAN the General Fund of Isanti each year. This money helps to pay for
ALL YEAR LONG basic city services and other amenities without asking residents
to pay more in property taxes. We take a lot of pride in that and
hope to see that number grow.
Cleaning your home
isn’t just reserved for the With the annual increase in sales, and limited space at the old
store, city leadership acted on the need for a new liquor store.
beginning of Spring! After careful deliberation, a plan was approved, and construction
began in the spring of 2021. Construction completed and we
Use these often-missed were able to hold our Grand Opening at the NEW Isanti Liquor on November 18, 2021!
tips to keep the air
Some of the biggest improvements that you’ll find at the new Isanti Liquor include the following:
fresh and surfaces clean
throughout your home. It’s a HUGE store at roughly 12,600 sq feet! That means that you’ll find the BIGGEST wine, liquor, and beer
selection in the area.
1. Wash your pillows We’re EASY to get to! Located just south of Coborns at 10 6th Ave SE, traffic heading north can easily turn off
2. Bathe/Groom your pets at the access road just south of Heritage Blvd. It’s also easy to get across, or back onto, State Highway 65 from
3. Remove your shoes Heritage Blvd.
4. Ditch your vinyl shower
curtains We have GREAT PARKING!
PARKING! Our large parking area includes plenty of space designated for trailer parking and
a separate area designated for curbside pick up parking. We even have enough room to host the Farmers’
5. Clean your closet floor Market throughout the Summer months.
6. Monitor dishwashers
and drains for mold/ We offer Curbside Pick Up! We encourage everyone to come in and check us out, but if you’d like, just give us a
mildew call at 763-444-5063 and we’ll be happy to bring your order right out to your vehicle. You still have to meet all
7. Steam clean or freeze the regular requirements to buy alcohol, so be ready to show your ID when asked.
stuffed animals We take pride in our customer service! You’ll find friendly and helpful staff ready to help you locate whatever it
8. Clean your refrigerator - is that you’re looking for. If we don’t have it, we’ll do what we can to find it for you.
top to bottom! We’ve got a very active presence on Facebook! Follow us at IsantiMunicipalLiquor to stay up to date on all of
9. Replace your duster our sales, giveaways, tasting events and more.
with a damp or microfi-
THANK YOU for your continued support! With your help, we will continue to offer a huge selection with great
ber cloth prices to the community that we serve. We look forward to seeing you soon!
10. Clean your rugs
Keith Lusk | Store Manager
Isanti Municipal Liquor StorePage 13
Community Programs & Events
Isanti Community Garden
The Isanti Community Garden at River Bluff Preserve provides an opportunity for Isanti residents to plant
vegetables, flowers, or even their own pumpkin patch outside of their home. With in-ground plots, raised and
elevated beds, produce in the garden flourishes each year in a variety of planting environments.
10 FUN FAMILY
ACTIVITIES FOR SPRING
1. Go fishing off the dock at
River Bluff Preserve.
2. Learn how to tap trees
for maple syrup.
Do you want to plant a garden but don’t have the space at home? Rent a plot at the Garden to manage your
own produce for the season while meeting and connecting with like-minded area residents, sharing tips and 3. Explore the trails in Lega-
tricks to creating the best harvest each season! cy Park.
The Community Garden is open May - October each year. Registration is now open with limited plots avail- 4. Plant a rain garden.
able on a first-come, first-served basis.
5. Go for a bike ride along
Ground Plots: $15 per 10x10’ *ONLY 10 LEFT!* the Cambridge-Isanti
Raised and Elevated Beds: $20 per 4x8’ Bike/Walk Trail.
Priority for these plots is given to those with mobility needs. 6. Celebrate the sunshine
with a picnic in the park.
Visit CityofIsanti.us to learn more and apply to reserve your plots today!
7. Help clean up the city in
Isanti’s Earth Day Clean-
up on April 22nd.
8. Go play on any of Isanti’s
11 playgrounds.
9. Start up a Pickleball
league at Mattson Park.
10. Go on a nature hike.Page 14
Community Programs & Events, Cont...
Friends of the Isanti Area Library Fundraiser
The Friends of the Isanti Area Library is a nonprofit
group (IsantiLibrary.org
(IsantiLibrary.org)) that helped to establish
and continues to promote our Isanti Library Out-
reach Site, doing our part to guarantee access to
Planning an Event? high-quality educational resources for everyone.
Located inside Isanti City Hall, the Outreach Library
City code 278 “Special offers books, movies, audiobooks, and e-books on
Events” requires event Wednesdays from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Check with the
producers to acquire a Special Librarian about special events, too.
Event Permit with approval
by the City Council and Public Did you know you are welcome to request items by phone or on the East Central Regional
Safety personnel for any Library website (ecrlib.org
(ecrlib.org)) to pick up here in Isanti? Checking out DVDs for three weeks
event anticipating more than makes it easy to catch up on past seasons of your favorite TV show, or have no-cost enter-
75 attendees on either public tainment on hand.
or private property.
Friends actively “recycle” donated items back into our community to promote literacy all
A Special Event Permit year long. Our Give & Take boxes and bookshelves are strategically placed around town.
application is not required for Give a few books or take some to read from any of them, and let us know if you would
places of worship; stadiums like to sponsor one at your home or business. Books for sale at the Library Outreach Site
or athletic fields; family and the Used Book Sale are still a great deal at only 25¢ each.
gatherings, including family
reunions, graduation parties, Don’t miss our spring Romance Novel Sale on Saturday, May 7th during the Citywide Ga-
religious ceremonies, rage Sale! All proceeds and donations are used for projects promoting the Isanti Outreach
weddings, and similar events Library and encouraging literacy and learning
held on private property; in our community. Also, mark your calendar for
garage sales; and events our next Annual Used Book* Sale October 14-
established through the City. 15, 2022.
A permit application must be Do you love books and reading? Help us spread
submitted to the City Parks, the fun! We greatly need and appreciate vol-
Recreation & Events unteer help with various projects, community
Coordinator for approval a events, and even helping from home. We are
minimum of 30 days prior to actively seeking new members at this time.
the event. Interested adults are always welcome to attend
our monthly planning sessions on the third
Visit CityofIsanti.us to Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. Contact
download an application and Susi McCune for more information:
learn more about the Special Susi@IsantiLibrary.org or 612-345-0311.
Event Code and permit
requirements.
Contact IsantiParks@City-
ofIsanti.us with questions.Page 15
Community Programs & Events, Cont...
Save the Date
March 24 and May 19 | 2-4pm | City Center Mall | EC MN Career Fair
Held at City Center Mall, 140 Buchanan Street N, Cambridge, MN 55008.
Free to both employers and jobseekers. Employer registration required. Visit
www.north65chamber.com for more information and to register.
Join the Conversation
April 28 | 9am-12pm | City Center Mall | Spring Senior Fair
Dedicated to our senior citizen community, this fair includes free health and wellness The City of Isanti is always
screenings and vendor booths providing local resources and infor¬mation. Coffee and looking to build spaces,
lunch options are available. Free admission; City Center Mall, Cambridge. For more programs and events that
information, contact the North 65 Chamber of Commerce at www.north65chamber.com, meet our community’s needs.
763-689-2505, or info@north65chamber.com. If you have an idea for an
activity, park enhancement or
May 7 | Friends of the Isanti Area Library Romance Novel Sale program, please contact the
Parks, Recreation & Culture
June 1 - August 24 | 5-8pm | Isanti VFW | Rum River Rods Bi-Weekly Car Shows: Every team at
other Wednesday IsantiParks@CityofIsanti.us.
June 2 | 5-9pm | Erickson Farmstead | North 65 Chamber of Commerce Gala and
Awards Dinner
You are invited to join us for the North 65 Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala and
Awards Dinner at Erickson Farmstead, Isanti. Enjoy dinner, music, games, and more.
Nominate or apply now for the business awards. Tickets and information Business Owners:
www.north65chamber.com, 763-689-2505, or info@north65chamber.com.
The City of Isanti has a
June 11 | 10am-2pm | Rum River Rods 8th Annual Scholarship Car Show number of partnership
There will be crafters and vendors at the show. opportunities for your
business to get involved with
August 13 | 10am-3pm | Rum River Rods 12th Annual Summer Spectacular Car Show community programs and
Crafters/Vendors, Pie Eating Contest, Muffler Rap Contest, Custom Made Trophies events. Whether it’s being
recognized as a supporter of
July 7-10 | Downtown Isanti | Isanti Rodeo & Jubilee Days an event, selling your
The North 65 Chamber of Commerce will host Jubilee Days in partnership with many com- products or services onsite,
munity organizations and the Isanti Firefighters Rodeo Association will host the annual sharing your knowledge in a
rodeo. Register online for the parade, food vendors, craft fair, Kids’ Day, Outhouse Races group demonstration, or
and more. Sponsors should register by May 1 for full promotional benefits. For more volunteering your time, the
information, contact the North 65 Chamber of Commerce at www.north65chamber.com, City can work with you to
763-689-2505, info@north65chamber.com or follow the event on Facebook @IsantiRo- drive traffic and recognition
deoJubileeDays. to your platform.
October 14-15 | Friends of the Isanti Area Library Annual Used Book Sale Contact IsantiParks@City-
ofIsanti.us to learn about
upcoming and year-round
opportunities and get
involved with the Isanti
community!Page 16 Isantian • Spring 2022
City of Isanti
110 1st Ave. NW, PO Box 428
Isanti, MN 55040
Phone: 763-444-5512
Fax: 763-444-5560
isanti@cityofisanti.us
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