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<br />POLICE NEWS
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<br />VANDALISM
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<br />Chief Auspos wrote an article last month
<br />about vandalism. I would like to add a few
<br />words about a particular type of vandalism
<br />that he did not mention - BB guns. BB guns
<br />used properly can be very enjoyable and are
<br />purposed to learning marksmanship and
<br />hunting skills. However, in some cases little
<br />J()hnny asks 'Mom and Dad for a BB gun and
<br />with little, or no training is allowed to
<br />shoot it to his hearts content. I'm sure that
<br />most parents lecture their children on gun
<br />safety and to never shoot at anything but a
<br />target. However, kids being kids get bored
<br />with shooting targets that do not move and
<br />graduate to bigger and better things such
<br />as their neighbors cat or a blue jay feeding
<br />in the family bird house. Left unchecked,
<br />this behavior continues until Johnny learns
<br />that he can also use a BB gun to get revenge.
<br />Johnny's neighbor may at some time admonish
<br />him for whatever reason, and now Johnny
<br />returns later in the evening to get revenge.
<br />Johnny hides himself under a bush or behind
<br />a tree and takes careful aim. A distance of
<br />20 feet puts a hole into a neighbor's picture
<br />window. What marksmanship! "That takes care
<br />of that creep.", Johnny remarks, as he
<br />falls back into friendly territory. Johnny
<br />has now concurred his first enemy and won.
<br />This is only one type of vandalism committed
<br />by BB guns and I'm sure many of you can think
<br />of others that have happened.
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<br />must have the owners permission to do so, or
<br />you can be issued a citation for "Recreational
<br />Vehicle Trespass". These laws are not in
<br />effect just to give the police department
<br />something to do, but are in effect to protect
<br />property owners rights and so that people do
<br />not get hurt while operating these machines.
<br />A motorcycle/mini-bike accident is very
<br />serious in nature at almost any speed. The
<br />rider or driver literally has no protection.
<br />He is almost always thrown from the machine
<br />and then his skin comes in contact with the
<br />ground. Depending upon the speed of the ve-
<br />hicle, his skin is scraped away layer by
<br />layer until finally he comes to a sudden stop
<br />by a telephone pole/street sign/fences, etx.
<br />The biggest danger in this type of accident IS
<br />collision with a fixed object. This causes
<br />bones to break, and in many cases, death.
<br />Property owners right must also be observed.
<br />I'm sure most people would not like it if
<br />every once-in-awhile someone on a motorcycle
<br />drove through their yard. Many people go
<br />to great lengths to keep their yard looking
<br />well groomed and do not appreciate 6 inch
<br />ruts in it.
<br />It will be the policy of the Ramsey Police
<br />Dept. that if any under age driver is oper-
<br />ating a motor vehicle to tag the operator and
<br />if necessary to tow the vehicle.
<br />PARENTS:
<br />Please supervise your son/daughter, as a
<br />tag will mean that you will have to appear
<br />in court with your son/daughter and a towinq
<br />bill that could run $35.00 or more.
<br />We want everyone to enjoy the upcoming sum-
<br />mer and have a good time, so kids: operate
<br />your machines in a safe manner and not on the
<br />roadways or ditches.
<br />PARENTS BE SURE YOUR CHILD IS AWARE OF
<br />THESE CONDITIONS!!!!
<br />-Officer Bob Kuhn
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<br />Council Minutes
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<br />COUNCIL MINUTES - MARCH 22, 1983.
<br />The following motions are taken from the
<br />Minutes of March 22, which have not yet been
<br />approved by the City Council. Only those
<br />motions which appear to be of interest to
<br />Ramsey residents appear here, for a complete
<br />record of the Meeting, please see the minutes
<br />at City Hall.
<br />Voting record: For-Against-Abstaining
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<br />Resolution #83-20 was adopted unanimously
<br />to continue to request the deletion of Site 'pi
<br />from Anoka County's landfill inventory and to
<br />submit an alternative to Site 'Pl.
<br />Motion was approved 5-0 to approve Mr.
<br />Harold Phelps' request for variance from
<br />subdivision ordinance based on the findings of
<br />fact which Council adopted 2/22/83.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to install a five
<br />gallon insulated cooler with a paper cup dis-
<br />penser at the Warming House and that the City
<br />will provide paper cups for this dispenser.
<br />Motion approved 4-0-1 to order Street
<br />Improvement #83-1 as proposed and to assess
<br />Street Improvement #83-1 out at 20% of the
<br />cost involved to the City and to order pre-
<br />parat~on of plans and specifications.
<br />~otion approved 5-0 to call for bids for
<br />Street Improvement #83-1 and that said bids
<br />be opened at 11:00 am on April 22,1983.
<br />Motion adopted 5-0 approving of the prelim-
<br />inary project request for the use of 1983
<br />community development block grant funds to
<br />be used in Development of Methane Energy for
<br />Industrial Use.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to adopt Resolution #83-
<br />23 authorizing the City of Ramsey to enter
<br />into a joint powers agreement regarding Sur-
<br />face Water Management with Burns Township,
<br />Oak Grove, East Bethel, Anoka, St. Francis,
<br />Ham Lake, Andover and possibly Coon Rapids
<br />and further to appoint Councilmember Al Sorte-
<br />berg to serve as Ramsey's representative on
<br />this Surface Water Management.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to adopt Resolution
<br />#83-21 stating that due to economic conditions
<br />structure of businesses and the fact that no
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<br />Parents, do you realize what can happen if
<br />your front window gets shot out? It can cost
<br />you two hundred dollars and more to replace.
<br />Even if you have insurance your deductible
<br />will be $100 of more. Take some time to ex-
<br />plain the new responsibility the gun owner
<br />has, and supervise your child's shooting.
<br />You will both have fun. If you should
<br />ever witness an act of vandalism, execute
<br />your responsibility as a citizen of this
<br />community and talk to the violators parents
<br />or contact the police. Remember this could
<br />happen to you just as easily, wouldn't you
<br />want your neighbor to be a responsible person
<br />too?
<br />
<br />-officer Bob Kuhn
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<br />RECREATIONAL
<br />VEHICLES
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<br />Now that spring-like weather has finally
<br />arrived, we are starting to see more and more
<br />motorcycles/mini-bikes roaming around. One of
<br />our main problems each year is the illegal use
<br />of these machines by underage drivers on road-
<br />ways and ditches. We realize the operation of
<br />such vehicles is exciting and just plain fun,
<br />however everyone must be aware of the laws re-
<br />gulating these vehicles. These laws will be
<br />enforced for the protection and safety of all.
<br />Operation of these vehicles registered (license
<br />plates). This does not apply to vehicles being
<br />operated on private property. If the vehicle
<br />is being operated on private property, you
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<br />petition has been received by the City, the
<br />sewer connect~on proposed on State H.y. #10 is
<br />being delayed and will not be extended as pro-
<br />jected. Further, that a copy of said resolu-
<br />tion be forwarded to the Hazardous Waste Mgmt.
<br />Board.
<br />Motion passed 5-0 to ammend Resolution #83-
<br />10, Paragraph 2h to read as follows: That the
<br />structure, tower and guy wires on the site be
<br />surrounded by an 8' fence. (this refers to the
<br />Cable TV tower.)
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to purchase a flail
<br />mower from Long Lake Ford Tractor in the amount
<br />of $1,829.00.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to approve the purchase
<br />of a used asphalt roller from Mr. Jon James
<br />for $1,000.00.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to declare the following
<br />pieces of City equipment as surplus property:
<br />a) 1971 Dodge 2t ton dump truck with steel
<br />dump box. b) one way plow for above truck
<br />with mounting carriage. It is further directed
<br />that an ad be placed in the official newspaper
<br />and the Minnesota League of Cities publication
<br />advertising the above equipment.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to advertise for a light
<br />equipment operator.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to advertise for price
<br />quotes for rabies shots at the spring pet
<br />clinic.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to enter into renewing
<br />the fire contract with the City of Elk River
<br />for 1983 and authorizing the Mayor and City
<br />Administrator to sign said contract.
<br />For a list of liscenses that were approved
<br />see the Minutes at City Hall
<br />Motion passed 5-0 to approve the payment of
<br />bills for the month of March, 1983 in the
<br />amount of $196,278.09.
<br />Motion adopted 5-0 to adopt Ordinance #83-2
<br />requiring all off-sale and on-sale beer
<br />distributors have proof of financial responsi-
<br />bility (dram insurance) on or before 4/1/83,
<br />if not, license is revoked.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to recognize Flag Day
<br />by donating a City Flag to Columbia Arena and
<br />Ramsey Elementary School.
<br />Motion approved 5-0 to adopt Resolution
<br />#83-29 ordering the improvement and prepara
<br />tion of plans and specifications and the cal-
<br />ling for bids for Street Improvement Project
<br />#83-2 (167th Ave., Cty Rd 5 to Jasper).
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<br />HELP
<br />WANTED
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<br />CITY OF RAMSEY
<br />Accounting/nata Processing Clerk !
<br />Responsibilities include accOJn:s payable,
<br />accounts receivable, payroll, acco~nting files,
<br />special asse~s.ents, data entry on co.p~ter
<br />terminal, and work with co.puter service. Coe-
<br />puter aptitude a definite plus. General book-
<br />keeping or accounting courses helpful. Good
<br />typing skills for both text and statistical
<br />typing, and 10 key proficiency necessary.
<br />Please submit a resume to the City of Ra.sey,
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minn 55303.
<br />Closing date May 2, 1983.
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<br />Earn extra $$$. Teach basic needlecraft
<br />skills. No experience necessary. No collecting
<br />no delivering, for interview call Nancy after
<br />5:30 pm at 427-4647
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<br />ATTENTION Do you deserve $200-250 per week?
<br />KITCHEN FARE has it to offer to you. NEW home
<br />party plan with something practical in mind.
<br />Looking for qualified mgrs & demonstrators
<br />with 1 yr sales expo or outgoing personality -
<br />will train. Call 427-5938
<br />
<br />Help us: YELLOW RIBBON, looking for
<br />demonstrators for party plan. If interested in
<br />becoming a hostess or demonstrator, call
<br />427-5938 for info.
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<br />Sales person wanted for Avon Products in
<br />Ramsey area. Full training. Liberal Commis-
<br />sion. For more information - call Mindy at
<br />427-0821
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<br />My apologies to those of you who find your
<br />articles shortened or eliminated. Due to fin-
<br />nances and space this was necessar.y. SORRY!
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<br />-Sue VanWagner
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