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September 24, 2010 05:35 AM

Welcome to Blaine, Minnesota

A booming business and residential community, Blaine is one of the Twin Cities' largest and fastest growing communities. From 2002-2006 Blaine had 3,774 new housing units constructed in the city, the most in Minnesota. This north metro 34-square-mile city has become a viable business and residential area. Blaine is also the home of Minnesota's Olympic-class facility; the National Sports Center (NSC), an athletic facility designed for training, competition and accommodating a variety of activities and events. The NSC hosts the USA Cup, the world's second largest youth soccer tournament each July. Also the NSC has the Schwann's Super Rink, eight Olympic sized ice sheets under one roof. The NSC draws over 4 million people to Blaine each year. Blaine is home to the TPC of the Twin Cities, a private 18-hole professional golf course, designed and owned by the PGA. This course is home to the 3M Champion's Tour held each August.

Blaine History:

Blaine Mn Performance Park Lino Lakes Real Estate Expert Patti Ann Kasper Navelinski MLS Listing Bedrooms Bdr property investment rental foreclosure Homes for Sale Until 1877 Blaine was considered to be part of the city of Anoka, Minnesota. Phillip Laddy, a native of Ireland, is recognized as the first settler in Blaine. He settled near the lake that now bears his name, Laddie Lake, in 1862. Laddy died shortly after his arrival and his survivors moved on to Minneapolis. He was followed by Englishman George Townsend, who lived for a short time in the area of Lever St. and 103rd Ave.

It was not until 1865 that Blaine's first permanent resident, Green Chambers, settled on the old Townsend claim. Chambers was a former slave who moved north from Barren County, Kentucky, following the Civil War. In 1870 George Wall, Joseph Gagner, and some others settled in the area and it began to grow.

In 1877 Blaine separated from Anoka and organized as a Township of its own. That year the first election was held and Moses Ripley was elected as the first Chairman of the Board of Supervisors. Ripley, who had come to Minnesota from Maine, persuaded his fellow Board Members to name the new Township in honor of James G. Blaine, a senator and three-time presidential candidate from Maine. By the year 1880 Blaine's population had reached 128.

Blaine MN Flowering Crab Tree Lino Lakes Real Estate Expert Patti Ann Kasper MLS Homes for Sale Listings Bedrooms Bdr Property Investment Foreclosure Realtor While many of the other communities in Anoka County experienced growth due to farming, Blaine's sandy soils and abundant wetlands discouraged would-be farmers and it remained a prime hunting area. Blaine's growth remained slow until after World War II when starter home developments began to spring up in the southern part of town.

Blaine's population went from 1,694 in 1950 to 20,640 in 1970. As the Minneapolis/St. Paul area began to enjoy rapid growth, Blaine's wide open spaces became attractive to many people looking for the suburban life style just a short distance from both downtown Minneapolis and St. Paul. Its population in 2005 is estimated to be 54,020.^[1]

With the development of Interstate 35-W, State Hwy. 65, and U.S. Route 10, Blaine's accessibility to the twin cities was greatly increased. Because of this, Blaine has become a very attractive location for business and residential development. Blaine has attracted many new corporate residents, such as the Aveda Corporation, MagnetStreet and Dayton Rogers Manufacturing. Blaine is also home to the National Sports Center, an Olympic class training facility, as well as home to a TPC golf course.

Demographics and Reference Information:

Population (year 2005): 54,020

Major Employers	Products/Services	Employee Count
Aveda Corporation	Scientific Research & Development Services	450
General Pattern	Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing	170
National Sports Center	Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, & Similar Events	137
Carley Foundry Inc	Foundries	130
Bermo Inc	Scientific Research & Development Services	120
Parker Hannifin Corp.	Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	102
Dayton Rogers Mfg Co	Scientific Research & Development Services	101
Advance Tool Inc	Machine Shops;Turned Prod.;& Screw,Nut & Bolt Mfg.	100
John's Auto Parts	Auto Parts & Accessories Stores	96
Excel Dental Studios, Inc.	Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing	90
Arrow Cryogenics Inc	Coating, Engraving, Heat Treating & Allied Activities	80
Sunrise Packaging, Inc	Resin, Synth. Rubber & Art. Synth. Fibers & Fil. Mfg.	70
Earle M. Jorgensen Co.	Support Activities for Mining	68
Turfco Manufacturing Inc	Machinery, Equipment, & Supplies Merchant Wholesalers	65
Green Lights Recycling, Inc.	Miscellaneous Durable Goods Merchant Wholesalers	60

Utility Type	Utility Name	Utility Phone	Contact	Contact Phone
Electricity	Connexus Energy	763-323-2719	Duane Arens	763-323-2719
Electricity	Xcel Energy	800-895-4999	Cusomer Service	800-895-4999
Natural Gas	CenterPoint Energy/Minnegasco	800-269-1114	Arne Hendrickson	612- 321-5375
Wastewater	Blaine Public Services	763-785-6123	Bob Therres	763-785-6123
Water	Blaine Public Utilities	763-784-6700	Mike Ulrich	763-785-6166
Water Information
Water Source:	Wells
Storage Capacity:	8,000,000 gal.
Pumping Capacity:	15,400 gal./minute
Average Demand:	3,950,000 gal./day
Peak Demand:	15,273,000 gal./day
Total Water Hardness:	185 ppm
Industrial Water Rate:	No base chg.; $1.06/1,000 gal. < 50,000 gal./month
Wastewater Information
Treatment Type:	Mechanical Plant
Capacity of Plant:	251,000,000 gal./day
Average Demand:	220,000,000 gal./day
Peak Demand:	0 gal./day
Usage Charge:	Base chg. $14.90; $2.55/1,000 gal. of water > 5,83

Newspapers Information
Newspaper Name	Telephone	Frequency
Blaine Life	763-421-4444	Weekly
Minneapolis StarTribune	612-673-4000	Daily
St. Paul Pioneer Press	651-222-5011	Daily
Blaine/Spring Lake Park Focus	651-633-3434	Weekly

Air Service Information
	International	Local Regional
Name	Mpls./St. Paul Intl. Airport	Anoka Co.-Blaine Airport
Location	Bloomington	Blaine
Miles to	20	0
Longest Runway Length	10,000 Feet	4,855 Feet
Surface Type	Paved	Paved
Lighted	Yes	Yes
Customs	Yes	No
Service Type	Charter, Commercial, Freight, Jet	Charter, Freight, Jet
Navigational Aids	BEACON, DME, ILS, VOR/DME	BEACON, VOR/DME
Weather Info Systems	AWOSA/MNWAS, SAWRS	AWOSA/MNWAS, AWOSIII, PUBLICTV, SAWRS
Major Airlines	American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines, US Air

Air Service Information
	International	Local Regional
Name	Mpls./St. Paul Intl. Airport	Anoka Co.-Blaine Airport
Location	Bloomington	Blaine
Miles to	20	0
Longest Runway Length	10,000 Feet	4,855 Feet
Surface Type	Paved	Paved
Lighted	Yes	Yes
Customs	Yes	No
Service Type	Charter, Commercial, Freight, Jet	Charter, Freight, Jet
Navigational Aids	BEACON, DME, ILS, VOR/DME	BEACON, VOR/DME
Weather Info Systems	AWOSA/MNWAS, SAWRS	AWOSA/MNWAS, AWOSIII, PUBLICTV, SAWRS
Major Airlines	American, Continental, Delta, Northwest, TWA, United Airlines, US Air

Housing & Commercial Activity
Housing Information
Single Family Units:	12,400
Multiple Family Units:	3,453
Mobile Homes:	2,332
Number of Units Built Since Last Census:	Median Rent:
Number of Residential Building Permits for 2004:	649
Value of Residential Building Permits for 2004:	$130,000,000
Source: Met Council/Blaine Bldg Department
Commercial Activity Information
Number of Commercial Building Permits for 2004:	1,503
Value of Commercial Building Permits for 2004:	$36,900,000
Percentage Owner Occupied:	90
Median Sales Price:	$225,000.00
Median Assessed Value:	- - -
$650
Vacancy Rate:	2

Library Information
Name	Phone
Anoka County Library Northtown	763-717-3267
Johnsville Branch Library	763-767-3853

Local K-12 Information
School Type	# of Schools	Enrollment	Grades	Pupil to Teacher Ratio
Elementary	6	4,000	K-6	25:1
Middle School	2	2,100	6-8	23:1
Junior High	1	1,223	7-9	29:1
Senior High	2	3,600	9-12	23:1
Private/Parochial	2	300	PreK-7	20:1

School District:	11, 12 and 16
Telecommunications Use Available at Local K-12:	Yes
High School Graduates Attending Post-Secondary:	65%
State Wide Average:	64%

City Management
Organization:	Council\Manager
Budget:	$21,336,889
Community Bond Rating:	Moody's - - AA3
Comprehensive Land Use Plan:	Yes
Locally Controlled Loan Program:	Yes
Recycling:	Yes
Fire Insurance Rating:	4
Industrial Plans Approved By:	City Building Official, Design Review Board

Education: Post-Secondary Information

Anoka Technical College	Location	Miles To
Graduates of ATC have a long track record of landing great jobs. In recent years, graduates of our Electronics program have been recruited by companies offering $45,000 in base salary, profit sharing and stock options. Graduates of our Machine Trades program have reported salaries of $40,000 and up. Air Traffic Controllers from our Aviation program have the ability to exceed $100,000 in annual salary. Our graduates have proven, time and again, that a technical degree is a great launching pad for successful careers. Students have the option of working towards certificates, diplomas and degrees. In some industries, the 2-year Associate of Applied Science degree is the preferred credential. 9/05	Anoka	8

Nearest Community College & Specialty
Anoka-Ramsey Community College	Location	Miles To
Anoka-Ramsey Community College is committed to developing articulate, critical and creative thinkers who are responsible contributors to the community. With campuses in Coon Rapids and Cambridge, it has been a leading provider of higher education and training in the north suburban area of Minneapolis/St. Paul and East Central Minnesota since 1965. Annually, the college serves over 9,000 learners of all ages as they pursue associate degrees that transfer as the first two years of a bachelor's degree, or certificate programs that lead immediately to rewarding careers. 9/05	Cambridge & Coon Rapids	6

Nearest Public College/University & Specialty
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities metro	Location	Miles To
The University of Minnesota is one of the most comprehensive public universities in the United States and ranks among the most prestigious. It is both the state land-grant university, with a strong tradition of education and public service, and the state's primary research university, with faculty of national and international reputation.	Minneapolis, Saint Paul	12

Nearest Private College/University & Specialty
Hamline University	Location	Miles To
150 years ago, Methodist pioneers founded Hamline University as the first institution of higher education in the state. Today, it is a high-quality, nationally ranked, comprehensive university with more than 4,000 students in its undergraduate college, law school, and graduate schools. Hamline provides not a typical college education, but an extraordinary one. Bright and talented students come from all over the country and the world to study here. Together, they form a community of scholars, vibrant leaders, compassionate citizens, and lifelong friends. Hamline will challenge you to broaden your mind and appreciate the pursuit of knowledge as something that enriches us all. 10/05	St. Paul	12

Telecommunications Use Available at Area Post-Secondary Institutions:	Yes

Public Protection Services
Service Type	Regular	Part-Time	Volunteer	Seasonal
Fire	5	1	74	- - -
Police	52	5	20	- - -
Sheriff	- - -	- - -	- - -	- - -
EMT	2	- - -	- - -	- - -

Disaster & Emergency Services
Name	Phone Number(s)
Public Safety emergency resources	1-800-422-0798 or metro 651-649-5451
Federal Emergency Management Agency	Region V FEMA 312-408-5500
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources	Disaster Area Offices 404-347-3771