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<br />MEETING CALENDAR <br /> <br />July 1989 <br /> <br />July 10 Monday Make the Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean City Hall <br />Committee <br />July 10 Monday Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall <br />July 11 Tuesday City Council City Hall <br />July 12 Wednesday Economic Development Commission City Hall <br />July 12 Wednesday Fire Department City Hall <br />July 12 Wednesday Airport Commission City Hall <br />July 13 Thursday Park and Recreation Commission City Hall <br />July 25 Tuesday City Council City Hall <br />July 26 Wednesday Fire Department City Hall <br />July 27 Thursday Board of Adjustment City Hall <br /> <br />City offices will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, 1989 in observance of Independence Day. <br /> <br />~~~ <br />~~r ~~,p <br />~~~ <br /> <br />RUM RIVER BRANCH LIBRARY <br />5910 167th Avenue N.W. <br />Rum River Plaza <br />753-3639 <br /> <br />HOURS: <br />Mondays and Wednesdays Noon to 8:00 p.m. <br />Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00 a.m. to Noon <br />1 :00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. <br />Saturdays 10:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. <br /> <br />COUNCIL ADOPTS ORDINANCE <br /> <br />REGULATING POOLS, <br /> <br />DUMPING OF DEBRIS, AND <br /> <br />HOUSING STANDARDS <br /> <br />(Continued from Page 1) <br /> <br />Unobstructed deck areas at least 48 inches wide shall be <br />required to extend entirely around the inground pool. Decks <br />shall not be constructed more than 9 inches above the nor- <br />mal water line. The deck shall have a pitch of at least 1/4 <br />inch to the foot to prevent back drainage into the pool. <br /> <br />Backflush water or water from pool drainage shall be on the <br />owner's property or into approved public drainage ways. <br /> <br />Ordinance #89-11; Dumping of Garbage, Refuse, Site <br />Development and Construction Debris <br /> <br />No person, corporation, association, etc. shall leave or <br />deposit or permit any other person to leave or deposit upon <br />any street or pUblic place, or upon any vacant or private lot <br />or premises, any ashes, rubbish, garbage, refuse or similar <br />substance or materials. <br /> <br />On any residential or commercial construction site, a com- <br />mercial dumpster, fenced area, bin or crib, shall be main- <br />ained for the purpose of daily depositing all construction <br />debris generated by the construction project. All debris shall <br />be hauled from the site and deposited in a licensed waste <br />disposal facility. Burying of construction debris is prohibited. <br />The certificate of occupancy and septic system permit will <br />not be issued until a construction site is free of construc- <br />tion debris, cleared trees and vegetation. <br /> <br />Ordinance #89-10; Residential Housing Standards <br /> <br />Article I lists the general Objectives of the ordinance as <br />follows: <br /> <br />1) Protect the character and stability of residential areas; <br />2) Correct and prevent conditions that adversely affect or <br />are likely to adversely affect the safety, general welfare <br />and health of persons owning or renting residential <br />facilities. <br />3) Provide for sound maintenance of cooking, heating, <br />sanitary, electrical, light, and ventilation systems <br />necessary for health and safety; <br />4) Provide basic standards for the maintenance of existing <br />residential structures and to prevent deterioration and <br />blight. <br />5) Preserve the value of land and structures throughout <br />the City. <br /> <br />Article II addresses requirements for heating units. Article <br />III addresses minimum plumbing, heating and water heating <br />standards; owner responsibility to: provide for storage and <br />disposal of rubbish, prevent formulation of rodent harborage <br />about the premises, and be responsible for the extermina- <br />tion of pests. Article IV sets out owner responsibility for <br />maintenance of kitchen facilities; windows and doors; <br />lighting; stairs, porches and balconies; floors, walls and ceil- <br />ings; doors and locks; snow removal. It also states that im- <br />mediate hazards to health and safety for human occupancy <br />are: unsafe heating, water heater and electrical systems; in- <br />operable water supply or plumbing systems; accumulation <br />of rubbish; infestation of rodents and other pests. Article <br />V lists the basic requirements pertaining to the maintenance <br />of residential properties. Article VI lists requirements for pro- <br />vision and maintenance of basic services and utilities in <br />manufactured home parks. Article VII gives the Building Of- <br />ficial the authority to order a dwelling unit vacated that has <br />been declared unfit for human habitation. Article VIII gives <br />the Building Official the authority to make inspections as <br />necessary to determine the condition of any dwelling unit. <br /> <br />Again, if you have a particular interest, copies of these or- <br />dinances in their entirety are available at City Hall upon <br />request. <br /> <br />7:00 p.m. <br /> <br />7:30 p.m. <br />7:30 p.m. <br />7:30 a.m. <br />7:00 p.m. <br />7:30 p.m. <br />7:00 p.m. <br />7:30 p.m. <br />7:00 p.m. <br />7:30 p.m. <br /> <br />ATTENTION <br /> <br />RAMSEY RESIDENTS <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey is currently seeking candidates to fill <br />a vacancy on its Park and Recreation Commission. The posi- <br />tion requires a minimum of one evening meeting per month; <br />familiarity with Ramsey City ordinances is desired. Ramsey <br />residents interested in serving on the Commission are re- <br />quested to submit a letter of application by 5:00 p.m., Fri- <br />day, July 7, 1989 to the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 <br />Nowthen Blvd. NW., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. The letter <br />should contain the applicant's name, address, telephone <br />number, work experience, education, and any experience <br />in municipal affairs. In addition, applicants should include <br />a statement listing their reasons for seeking appointment to <br />the Park and Recreation Commission. The position is not <br />salaried; however, compensation for incidental expenses is <br />provided. <br /> <br />ATTENTION <br /> <br />RAMSEY RESIDENTS <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey is currently taking applications from <br />Ramsey residents to serve as its representative to the Quad <br />Cities Cable TV Commission. Any resident of Ramsey in- <br />terested in serving on this Commission is asked to submit <br />a letter of application by 5:00 p.m., Friday, July 14, 1989. <br />The letter should contain the applicant's name, address, <br />telephone number, work experience, any knowledge or ex- <br />perience in the Cable TV field, etc. The applicant does not <br />need to be an expert on Cable TV to apply. Applications <br />should be sent to the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 <br />Nowthen Blvd. NW., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303. <br /> <br />ATTENTION <br /> <br />The City of Ramsey is currently seeking candidates to fill <br />a vacancy on the Airport Commission. The position require <br />a minimum of one evening meeting per month; familiarity <br />with Ramsey City Ordinances is desired. Ramsey residents <br />interested in serving on the Commission are requested to <br />submit a letter of application to the Ramsey Municipal Center, <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota 55303, no <br />later than July 12,1989. The letter should contain the appli- <br />cant's name, address, telephone number, work experience, <br />education and any experience in municipal affairs. In addi- <br />tion, applicants should include a statement listing their <br />reasons for seeking appointment to the Airport Commission. <br />The position is not salaried. <br /> <br />RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. <br />427-1410 <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL <br />Mayor Gary Reimann <br />Councilmember Richard Cich <br />Councilmember Stephen F. Deluca <br />Councilmember Alan Pearson <br />Councilmember Kenneth Peterson <br />COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS <br />Gerald Zimmerman, Planning & Zoning <br />Roy Shumway, Board Of Adjustment <br />Ronald Hetland, Act., Park & Recreation <br />Ken Wagner, Economic Development <br />Jack Ippel, Airport <br />Richard Sieber, Charter <br />AI Pearson, Fire Board <br />Cable T.V. Commission (Vacant) <br />CITY STAFF <br />Administrator David Hartley <br />Attorney William Goodrich <br />Building Inspector Glyn Huff <br />Community Development Dir. Mark Banwart <br />Engineer Peter Raatikka <br />Finance Officer Sandra Ashley <br />Fire Chief Bruce Hoeke <br />Parks/Utilities Coordinator Mark Boos <br />Police Chief Michael Auspos <br />Public Works Sup. Merle Mevissen <br />Assessor John Keefe <br />Personnel Coordinator Kay McAloney <br />Tree Inspector/Fire Warden Bruce Bacon <br /> <br />HOME PHONE <br />753-1566 <br />753-4038 <br />427-1254 <br />427-8198 <br />427-3844 <br /> <br />753-4387 <br />753-4392 <br />753-4086 <br />441-1971 <br />753-4165 <br />421-2161 <br />427-8198 <br /> <br />427-1410 <br />421-5424 <br />427-1410 <br />427-1410 <br />427 -5860 <br />427-1410 <br />427-1410 <br />427-1741 <br />427-6812 <br />427 -4180 <br />427-1410 <br />427-1410 <br />427-1410 <br /> <br />WHAT'S HAPPENING <br /> <br />AT CITY HALL <br /> <br />City Council met on May 23 and approved funding for a <br />Ramsey Trailblazer Program for youths 14-16 years of age. <br />Council approved Mr. Brown's site plan for two expansions <br />to the Production Design Products building at 14161 Basalt <br />Street and Mr. George Frey's site plan for an auto and truck <br />repair facility at 7029 Hwy. 10. Preliminary plat approval was <br />given to Northfork 3rd Addition, consisting of 16 single family <br />lots and North Forty 2nd Addition consisting of 13 single <br />family lots. City Staff was directed to negotiate, on behalf <br />of the developer, the land necessary to extend 180th Avenue <br />to access Gordon's Gardens 2nd Addition. Council adopted <br />ordinances to establish housing standards and regulate dum- <br />ping of garbage and construction debris. Council also adopted <br />an ordinance amendment to allow for an unlimited, versus <br />2, off-sale liquor licenses in Ramsey. Council offered the posi- <br />tion of Personnel Coordinator to Kay McAloney. Mr. David <br />Bawden was appointed to the Fire Board. Andrie Road was <br />renamed to Andrie Street to be consistent with street nam- <br />ing in the city. Mr. Otto gave a status report on Ramsey's <br />request for a Comprehensive Plan amendment to expand the <br />MUSA area. Council accepted Mr. Beissel's resignation from <br />the Quad Cities Cable Commission and authorized advertis- <br />ing to fill the vacancy. <br /> <br />City Council met on May 30 and ordered plans for the pav- <br />ing of 156th Avenue and the 1989 seal coating areas (153rd <br />Ave. between Cty. Rd. NO.5 and Hwy.#47, Rodeo Hills, <br />Beaudry's 2nd Addition, 153rd Ave. between Armstrong Blvd. <br />and Puma Street, and 153rd Avenue between Hwy. #47 and <br />Roanoke Street). <br /> <br />City Council met on June 13 and Mr. Otto reported that the <br />City cannot expect a favorable response from Metro Coun- <br />cil regarding the submittal for an expansion to Ramsey's <br />MUSA boundaries unless Ramsey addresses several issues, <br />two of which include: 1) taking action to control rural area <br />densities by establishing 1 unit/10 acre zoning; and 2) con- <br />tinuing to require new and existing development to connect <br />to the City sewer system within two years after sewer is <br />available, with available as defined by the MWCC. Council <br />adopted resolutions addressing these key issues and also <br />another resolution indicating the City's intent to change Metro <br />Council's policy of implementing one in ten zoning. Propos- <br />ed amendments to the Park Dedication Ordinance were <br />discussed. The contract for Fire Department remodeling was <br />awarded to Mikkelson-Wulff. Council reviewed the propos- <br />ed horse ordinance and directed that it be presented for in- <br />troduction on June 27. The contract for River's Bend park <br />South development was awarded to Buck Blacktop, Inc. Cer- <br />tain easements in Northfork were vacated. Council authorized <br />the purchase of playground equipment for Titterud, River's <br />Bend South and Autumn Heights parks. Upon receipt of a <br />petition, Council ordered a feasibility report for paving and <br />installation of sewer and water utilities along Rivlyn Avenue. <br />Council approved the appraisal values for property to be ac- <br />quired for 153rd Avenue/Burlington Northern Railroad <br />Crossing. <br /> <br />YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS <br />COUNTY COMMISSIONER <br />District No. 1 <br />Natalie Haas-Steffen <br />325 East Main Street <br />Anoka, MN 55303 <br />c/o Administration <br />Anoka County Courthouse <br />421-4760, etx. 1171 <br /> <br />STATE LEGISLATORS <br />District No. 50 <br />Senator Greg Dahl <br />Room 111, State Capitol <br />St. Paul, MN 55155 <br />296-5003 <br /> <br />District No. 50A <br />Teresa Lynch <br />Room 313, State Office Building <br />St. Paul, MN 55155 <br />296-5369 <br /> <br />NATIONAL LEGISLATORS <br />Senator David Durenberger <br />375 Russell <br />Senate Office Building <br />Washington, D.C. 20510 <br />Local Phone 349-5111 <br />Senator Rudy Boschwitz <br />506 Senate Hart Building <br />Washington, D.C. 20510 <br />Local Phone 221-0904 <br /> <br />CONGRESSIONAL <br />District No. 6 <br />Congressman Gerry Sikorski <br />414 Cannon <br />House Office Building <br />Washington, D.C. 20510 <br />Local Phone 780-5801 <br />