Ramsey Resident - 2018 - January/February

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Winter Highlights The winter months are upon us and, although the days may be shorter and colder, there is no lack of activity in Ramsey! This winter, be sure to enjoy the great amenities that the Ramsey com- munity has to offer. The City maintains several skating rinks at Central Park, Ramsey Elementary School, and Bear Park (located north of Alpine Drive on Roanoke Street). The rinks at Central Park and Ramsey Elementary School feature warming house facilities. Regular hours of opera- tion for these warming houses are listed on page 7 of this newsletter. Visit the City's website at www cityoframsey.com/parks-and-trails for special holiday hours and more information about these facilities. Skaters can also enjoy the unique skating trail which begins and ends at the Central Park ice rink. Grab your sleds and head to Alpine Park to enjoy Ramsey's sliding hill! Or, strap on your skis and hit the cross country trails at Rum River Cen- tral Regional Park, maintained by Anoka County Parks. (Ski trail pass information is available at www.anokacounty.us/372/parks-recreation.) For a map of these park locations, visit the City's Park and Trail website. City of Ramsey snow plow crews also main- tain the sidewalks and walking paths around the City so that you can continue to enjoy the many miles of trails throughout the winter months. More information about the City's winter street maintenance is provided in this issue (see pages 10 - 11). During a snow fall, you can call the Snowplow Information line at 763-433-9852 for expected plow times and status updates. See pages 10 - 11 of this newsletter for tips on what you can do to help keep Ramsey's streets safe for everyone. The Northstar Train is a great option for safe, fun and convenient commuting during winter weather. Park your vehicle in the covered Munici- pal Parking Ramp, located adjacent to the Ramsey City Hall, and ride the Northstar from the Ram- sey Station all the way to Target Field in down- town Minneapolis. The City of Ramsey encourages residents to take advantage of all of these amenities for a safe and happy winter season! Anoka Conservation District Tree Sale The Anoka Conservation District (ACD) is accepting orders for the 2018 Tree and Shrub sale. The ACD is offer- ing 25+ varieties of economically priced seedlings and transplants, sold in bundles of 10 and 25 for just a little over $1 + per tree. They are now taking pre -orders until April 19, or until sold out, with any remaining stock sold at the tree and shrub pick up on April 28, at the Anoka County Fairgrounds between 9:00-11:00 am. You do not need to be an Anoka County Resident to order! To assist you in making your selection, the Anoka SWCD website, www anokaswcd.org, features each species with de- tailed descriptions and images of each of the varieties being of- fered. The website also contains information about the kinds of trees and shrubs to plant in your particular situation along with planting directions. If you would prefer one-on-one assistance in making your selections, call the Anoka Conservation Dis- trict staffat 763-434-2030 as they would be happy to provide guidance. Wilk A ONSERVAIKIN VISTRICT AFTER HOURS EMERGENCIES Anoka County Dispatch 763-427-1212 Keep Jack Frost Out of Septic Systems Just as frost can cause problems with underground pipes in cities, it can also impact pipes and other parts of septic systems that are used to treat and disperse sewage. Cold temperatures combined with lack of snow in some areas may spell problems for some Minnesota residents who rely on subsurface sewage treatment systems or septic systems. With cold temperatures spreading across much of Minne- sota, there are several things homeowners can do to prevent their septic system from freezing. For the full article, visit wwwcityoframsey.com/septic or contact the Building Inspection Division at 763-433-9850. Ramsey Resident • January/February 2018