Laserfiche WebLink
Focus on Environment <br />Amended Recreational <br />Vehicle Ordinance <br /> We are excited to introduce a new column in the <br />Ramsey Resident, brought to you by the city’s Environmen- <br />ăF3BNTFZ$JUZ$PVODJM <br />tal Policy Board (EPB). <br />recently amended the recreational <br /> First, a little bit about the EPB. We are a group of <br />vehicle ordinance to allow the use <br />seven typical Ramsey citizens. Like you, we live, play, relax, <br />of ATV’s, UTV’s and Golf Carts <br />and invest in our community. We’re a diverse group of <br />on city roadways. One of the requirements for recre- <br />residents with varying backgrounds and interests. We meet <br />ational vehicles is that you must obtain a city permit <br />UIFđSTU.POEBZPGFBDI.POUIBUQNBUUIF3BNTFZ <br />UPSJEFPOUIFSPBEXBZPSPĈPGZPVSQSPQFSUZăJT <br />Municipal Center in the Mississippi River Room. <br />includes riding to and from golf courses. <br /> As outlined in City Code, our charge is to recom- <br /> Valid Minnesota DNR registration is required <br />mend to the City Council policies, plans or projects that <br />for ATV’s and UTV’s and additional safety features <br />will enhance and preserve Ramsey’s natural environment <br />are required for golf carts. Proof of liability insurance <br />– including air, soil, water and vegetation. Our work plan <br />is required for all permitted recreational vehicles. <br />includes improving community awareness through such <br />Permits are valid for a maximum term of three years. <br />means as the annual Environmental Expo; demonstration <br /> Permit applications are available on the city’s <br />projects including a rain garden and prairie restoration/ <br />website or at the Ramsey Police Department. For <br />establishment; public communication; and coordination <br />more information on the amended ordinance, please <br />with the Lower Rum River Water Management Organiza- <br />contact the Ramsey Police Department at 763-427- <br />tion on community engagement. <br />6812. <br /> While we are an advisory board that reports to the City <br />Council, we also report to you, our neighbors, friends and <br />colleagues. Our meetings always begin with citizen input. <br />We welcome your ideas and perspectives, feedback and <br />criticisms. Our point of contact at City Hall is Associate <br />Planner/Environmental Coordinator Chris Anderson who <br />can be reached at 763-433-9905 or canderson@ci.ramsey. <br />mn.us. <br /> Now, a little bit about this column. Our intent is to <br />develop an icon/logo that will be used in the newsletter, on <br />the website, and other various forms of communication so <br />that one can quickly and easily recognize that the content <br />is related to the environment. Each column will focus on <br />a natural resources topic relevant to Ramsey. We want to <br />keep you informed and up to date on Ramsey’s natural en- <br />vironment, while also highlighting ways for you to become <br />involved with the community, and hope to do so through <br />this column. <br />ăFJOGPSNBUJPOGPVOEJOUIJTDPMVNOJOUIFGVUVSF <br />will also be available through the City’s website at www. <br />DJUZPGSBNTFZDPNăF&1#MPPLTGPSXBSEUPXPSLJOHXJUI <br />ZPV <br />BOEGPSZPV*GZPVIBWFTQFDJđDDPODFSOTSFMBUFEUP <br />natural resources, or would like additional information on <br />a particular topic related to natural resources, please con- <br />tact Associate Planner/Environmental Coordinator Chris <br />Anderson or consider attending one of our monthly EPB <br />meetings. <br />8 Ramsey Resident • September/October 2012 <br />