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Lift Stations Anoka County Library
<br /> During the past few weeks,Ram- As spring approaches,Anoka County Library offers a wide range of fun
<br /> sey City staffhas responded to several and interesting programs.
<br /> sanitary sewer lift station service calls, For adults wanting to learn about technology,they have classes on essen-
<br /> mostly due to pump failures. Lift sta- tial computer skills,Internet basics,Excel,and Word,as well as workshops
<br /> tions are a very critical function to the on apps,Google Drive/Google Docs,identity theft,privacy protection,
<br /> City's sewer system. Essentially,most social media,and website creation. the new round of"First Pages"writing
<br /> of Ramsey's sewer lines use gravity to classes also begins in March,covering fiction,poetry,screenwriting,memoir,
<br /> create flow to a lift station,and from and more. Attend drop-in programs,such as book clubs,"Decoding Doctor-
<br /> there the sewage is pumped to a higher speak;'and"Dementia Dialogue.'
<br /> elevation to continue on to treatment. For children and teens some classes include African drumming,art,
<br /> This is where YOU can help! Staff button making,cosplay masks,Dr.Seuss,games,LEGOs,mummies,Paul
<br /> has been finding numerous items plug- Bunyan,reading to dogs or rabbits,snowplows,storytimes,Teenclub,and
<br /> ging the pumps,namely:baby wipes, writing.
<br /> baby diapers,rags,articles of clothing, For more on free library programs for all ages,contact Rum River Li-
<br /> sanitary napkins,grease,etc. All these brary,4201 6th Ave.NW,Anoka,763-576-4695,or anokacountylibrary.org.
<br /> items cause problems with pumps,and
<br /> costs the City in service calls,addition-
<br /> al staff expenditures,and unnecessary Do Not Push or Dump Snow or Ice
<br /> wear and tear on the pumps in the Onto the Roadway
<br /> station. Please do not flush these items
<br /> down your toilets. For more informa- As Old Man Winter tightens his hold on Ramsey,there is an increasing
<br /> tion,please watch this video- www. temptation to push driveway snow and ice into the street. Unfortunately,this
<br /> youtube.com/watch?v=SLTVgkXV- is very hazardous to other residents walking or driving on City streets.
<br /> vNk. City Code prohibits the deposit of items,including snow and ice,in the
<br /> With everyone's help we can right-of-way. In an effort to enforce this, Ramsey officers will issue a citation
<br /> reduce the problems at our lift stations to homeowners if they see snow deposited onto the roadway. Violators will
<br /> and better manage utility rates. Thank be charged with a misdemeanor for a second offense having a minimum fine
<br /> you for your consideration. If you of$400.00. Help keep Ramsey's streets safe for everyone.
<br /> have any questions or concerns,please For more information on where to put snow or ice,please contact Mary
<br /> contact John Nelson at 763-433-9861, Jo Warner at 763-433-9820 or email mwarner@cityoframsey.com.
<br /> 8:00 am—4:00 pm(M—F)or by email
<br /> at jnelson@cityoframsey.com.
<br /> Snowplowing Answers
<br /> and Information
<br /> AUTOSALES Information on the City Policy
<br /> & SERVICE for Snow Removal,Ice Control and
<br /> IE Boulevard Staking can be found
<br /> 7751 Hwy. 10 • Ramsey, MN 55303 on the City website at www.cityoframsey.com/ram-
<br /> Shop: 763-422-0400 sey-streets-snowplowing.
<br /> Auto Sales:763-422-1100• Hours:M-F:8:30am-6pm The City of Ramsey also has an after-hours snowplow
<br /> --------- -------------------------------------- information line at 763-433-9852,which is updated and
<br /> 20% OFF ALL SERVICE : monitored during the snowplow season. During regular
<br /> Not valid with any other Offers • April 15, 2017 I business hours you can contact the Public Works Depart-
<br /> •----------------------------------------------------• ment directly at 763-433-9820.
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