Blaine BizConnect - March 2023

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.

Summer Program Registration Now Open

Registration for Blaine summer park and recreation programs is now open. There are programs and events for all ages. From toddlers to seniors and everyone in between.

Department Spotlight: Blaine Police Department's Mental Health Coordinator

A new position at the Blaine Police Department is changing the way police respond to mental health calls in the City. The mental health coordinator position was developed out of the need for an adaptation in emergency response to include a mental health p...

City Council Meetings Move to Earlier Start Time in March

Starting in March all televised city meetings will start at 7PM. Previously, City Council meetings started at 7:30PM while boards and commission meetings started at either 6:30 or 7PM. Now all official meetings of the Council and boards and commissions wi...

Share Your Vision: Hwy 47 and 65 Planning Study

Thank you to everyone who shared valuable feedback about the current transportation conditions along University and Central Avenues (Hwy 47 and Hwy 65). Many Blaine residents provided insight during the July 2022 engagement activities by showing up at in-...

Blaine BizConnect - February 2023

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.

Blaine BizConnect - January 2023

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.

Special Election - Ward 2 Council Vacancy

Councilmember Julie Jeppson was elected as Anoka County Commissioner for District 6 on November 8, 2022 and took office January 3, 2023, which created a vacancy in Ward 2 with a term to expire January 6, 2025.

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest!

Building Inspection Corner: Important Questions to Ask Contractors.

Many Blaine residents are planning now for 2023 home projects. Before you select a contractor there are a few important questions to ask and items to research when reviewing contractors. 

• Verify the status of a contractor’s license or by...

Connect with City Hall to Get Your Questions Answered

Blaine city staff and elected officials are here to help you get the answers to your questions about city government. Maybe you have development questions, public safety questions. a question about a permit, an assessment, or snow plowing. Whatever your q...

Stormwater Pond Winter Safety Reminders

Almost all the bodies of water in Blaine are stormwater ponds. These ponds are constructed and designed for the purpose of treating stormwater runoff and providing flood storage. The City of Blaine has over 700 stormwater ponds and infiltration basins tha...

105th Area Master Developer Selected

In 2022 the City of Blaine completed a master planning study for the 105th Avenue corridor near the National Sports Center. This area has been identified for the development of a city core and entertainment district. In November the City Council interview...

Department Spotlight: Say "Hello" to the Blaine PD K9 Unit

The Blaine Police Department K9 Program is a vital link in providing effective and safe service to the Blaine community. The program started in the 1970s with only one K9 (Shiloh) and Officer Maurice Plowman, then revitalized in 2008 with Officer Greg Row...

2023 Budget and Levy Approved

On December 19, the Blaine City Council adopted the 2023 general fund budget and tax levy and the Economic Development Authority levy and budget. This year Council directed staff to evaluate the budget and service levels for a growing tax base. As a resul...

Blaine BizConnect - December 2022

Blaine BizConnect is a monthly e-newsletter to keep you up to date on development happenings in the City of Blaine. Get the latest information on City Council approvals, groundbreakings, and grand openings.

Income Tax Assistance for Seniors

Thanks to a volunteer coordinator from AARP leading the charge, in-person income tax assistance will be offered at the Mary Ann Young Center beginning in February. Tax preparers and quality assurance personnel are being recruited and trained. Staff at the...

Swanson Dog Park Sculpture Carved by Eddie Turner

Eddie Turner began woodcarving with knives in 2018. After a storm on his Wisconsin property resulted in many available sections of wood, Eddie completed nine chainsaw carvings. Armed with these new skills, Eddie then saw the stump at the Swanson Dog Park ...

North Memorial Opens New Blaine Clinic

North Memorial Health’s Blaine location has recently moved to a new state-of-the-art clinic designed to serve the needs of the growing Blaine community. In addition to primary and urgent care, the clinic will offer expanded services, such as ima...

Development Spotlight: Blaine Square II & III Additions

Construction is underway on the Blaine Square II & III addition on the southeast corner of 125th and Ulysses, creating additional commercial space within the City and bringing in new restaurants. Eight new buildings are part of this capital real estat...

Blaine Family-Owned Business Beats the Odds

Only three percent of family-owned businesses make it to the fourth generation and beyond with the average lifespan of a family business being 24 years. General Pattern has beat the odds by celebrating their 100th year in business.

Founded by Ernest Reilan...

Winter Reminders and Tips

Street sweeping crews are out now. Please keep cars and any obstacles out of the road as much as possible to allow crews to do their job. Winter parking regulations are now in effect. No parking on any city street from 2AM until 7AM. Also no parking any t...

Salt Watch Volunteers Wanted

Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) is seeking volunteers for a fun way to get involved in protecting water! 

Help monitor levels of chloride (salt) in local waters. Volunteers receive three test strips to measure chloride levels during the winte...

Councilmember Wes Hovland Says Goodbye to the Blaine City Council

Councilmember Wes Hovland has represented the first ward for the last 20 years. Hovland is retiring from the Blaine City Council at the end of the year. 

Hovland moved to Blaine in 1980 after he completed a five-year stint in the United States Air...

Department Spotlight: Say Hello to the City Clerk’s Department

After a busy midterm election season, a huge thank you is in order to the Blaine City Clerk's Office and all election workers for their hard work. While election administration may be the most visible role of the city clerk, this team does much m...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring/Summer Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring/Summer Photo Contest!

Aurelia Park Pond Initiative Update: Improving Water Quality

A new community initiative to clean up stormwater in southern Blaine is now in the final stages of completion. The Aurelia Park Pond project is a partnership between the City of Blaine and Coon Creek Watershed District (CCWD) to help reduce water pollutio...

Department Spotlight: Community Standards

Community Standards is part of the City of Blaine’s Safety Services Department. Community Standards consists of four divisions; Neighborhood Services, Fire Inspections, Housing Services, and Facilities. This department includes the City’s Fire Marshal and...

105th Avenue Master Plan - Future Blaine City Core

Earlier this summer, the Blaine Economic Development Authority (EDA) adopted the 105th Avenue Redevelopment Master Plan. The 105th Avenue/Radisson Road industrial area has been identified in Blaine’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan as a priority redevel...

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Winter Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Spring Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Summer Photo Contest!

Announcing the Winners of the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest

The results are in for the Impressions of Blaine Fall Photo Contest!