Ramsey Resident - 2015 - January/February

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Sanitary Sewer Backups Property owners are encouraged to check their insur- ance policies to make sure they are covered in case of a sewer back up. If there is any doubt, contact your agent and review your coverage, because not all policies contain this coverage. The City of Ramsey is not automatically responsible when a sewer backup occurs. There are many reasons why backups occur, which the City cannot control, such as inappropriate items being put into the system, or tree roots obstructing the lines. Generally, the City is respon- sible only if it was negligent in maintaining the main sewer lines. Our sanitary sewer system consists of ap- proximately 63 miles of main line. The City of Ramsey's maintenance policy is that we clean 1/3 of our sanitary sewer system annually and televise 1 / 10 of the system an- nually. Regardless of where a blockage is found, in the City's main sewer line or in an individual sewer line, in most cases the property owner is responsible for the cleanup costs. The City or its insurer will pay for cleanup costs only if the City negligently failed to maintain its sewer line. Always call the City of Ramsey Public Works De- partment if you are experiencing a sewer backup affecting all of your property's drains or if you do not have water. The City will work with you to identify the cause of the problem. If there is a blockage in one of the City's main sewer lines, the City will attempt to clear the blockage. Please call: Monday- Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. - Public Works Department at 763- 427 -8254 After -hours emergencies — Anoka County Dispatch 763- 427 -1212 Contact the Public Works Utility Department at 763- 433 -9861 with questions regarding the City's sani- tary sewer maintenance program, sewer backup response, or a specific incident. I` Help Keep Snow Away From Fire Hydrants Please help us keep snow away from fire hydrants. Snow piled or shoveled close to hy- drants restricts operation during a fire emergency. After a snowfall, the Pub- lic Works Department is responsible for clearing snow from City streets. Depending on the amount and type of snow, this could take several days. We are requesting your help in keeping our fire hydrants accessible. Could you please clear a four -foot circle around the hydrant near your home to assure easy access for our Fire Depart- ment? If you have any questions or comments please call John Nelson, Ramsey Fire Department at 763- 427 -8254. Thank you for your efforts! Ramsey Wants You - Get Involved - Serve as an Advisor to the City Council The City of Ramsey is looking for residents who are interested in participating in the governance of their community by serving on the Economic Development Authority, Environmental Policy Board, Parks and Rec- reation Commission, or the Planning Commission. The purpose of an advisory commission is to make specific recommendations to the City Council on current issues facing the City. Applications and additional information are avail- able for print or download by visiting the City's website at wwwcityoframsey.com and clicking on "Boards and Commissions" You may also call Human Resources at 763- 433 -9867 for additional information or to receive an application. Advisory commission seats are open until filled; however, the first review of applications is scheduled for February 11, 2015, followed by interviews and the start of new terms. To be considered for a seat on the board or commission of your choice, please submit a completed application by February 11, 2015, to Human Resources at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303. January /February 2015 • Ramsey Resident 3