Ramsey Resident - 2018 - November/December

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Salt and Ice Control To help answer some questions citizens have about ice control and what methods the City uses to provide traction rst must have some basic knowledge of the materials used in the process. Sand is primarily used as an abrasive to provide temporary Sand on its own does not have ice-melting capability. traction. Sand works best on hard packed snow where it can embed itself into the snow and remain there. When used e City e salt prevents the sand from freezing is sand/salt mixture is only used in extreme cold weather or freezing rain. Salt has a Pure salt is used on all of Ramseys primary roads and intersections to help control ice. practical working temperature of 15 to 20 degrees F. Water normally freezes at 32 degrees, but with the in- e surface temperature ectively the chemical will work. cantly. ective at 30 degrees than at 20 degrees. Before a dry de-icing chemical can act, it must dissolve into a brine solution. Brine is the term used to e necessary moisture needed to accomplish this can come from snow on the road surface or from water vapor in the air (humidity) . . . to create this moisture requires heat. Sourc- c friction. At extremely low temperatures many of these sources are not available. is is accomplished by placing a brine tank on the spinner. Wetting provides moisture to make brine and speeds up the melting process. In addition, the wet salt the road c. An overall savings in lost or wasted salt can be as high as 20 to 30 percent with the use of pre-wetting. With over 183 miles of roadway and some 860 plus intersections, the City relies on the Police Department and phone calls from citizens to alert the Public Works Depart- Better Smiles ment to problem areas that may occur because of extremely c can also cause slippery areas by for a Better Life tracking the salt out of an intersection or by packing down the snow before the salt has a chance to work. Mainte- nance crews do initial salting as they are plowing the City er a storm and sometimes problem areas occur Get the care you need and want before they can get back to complete the salting operation. with the Latest technologies If you have any questions or concerns, please call Public by our talented and compassionate team. Works Superintendent Grant Riemer at 763-433-9863. No Parking on Public Streets Parking is not allowed on any public street between the hours of 2:00 am 6:00 am year round. Vehicles in violation will be cited and may be towed. Ramsey Resident November/December 201815