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<br />KNOW YOUR SEPTIC TANK?
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<br />By Clayton Berg, Building Official
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<br />I'm sure your first impression reading this letter is probably:
<br />"What a strange question!" ~owever, it may not seem as strange
<br />ifyol.lr on-site septic system fails. . . .
<br />There are a-number of things that should not be done If you
<br />expect your system to continue functioning properly. Although
<br />not all inclusive, some of these items are:
<br />1. Don't deposit coffee grounds, cooking fats, cigarette ~tts
<br />disposable diapers or any other nondecomposable materials
<br />into the septic tank. These items buildup in the tank and can
<br />plug either the inlet or the outlet. . .
<br />Be conservative with your use of water. Each gallon of water
<br />plaCed in :the. system must be treated and disposed. Leaky
<br />fixtures do contribute considerably to the water usage and
<br />could overload a system that would function properly if it
<br />were repaired,' ... '. . , ,', .
<br />Spread washing of, clothes' out during the, week to avoid
<br />"overloading the sewage system in any, one day.
<br />'Although water ,softener discharger will not harm a septic
<br />sYstem, it may be advisable to separate this from the system c
<br />. 'and. dispose of . it on the ground surface if your systems
<br />capacity is marginal. This waste water can be disposed of in
<br />this manner as it contains no pathogens. .
<br />Don't use additives in your system that profess to clean your
<br />system. The best results you could have would be no results
<br />at all. Additives break up solids that would normally settle in
<br />the bottom of the tank and floats them to the surface.
<br />Eventually they find: their Wlf( into the drainfield resulting in
<br />a plugged drainfield;. ...../ .....
<br />. Check your tank for build-up of sludge or scum. Normal use
<br />of a system will require pumping of a system at
<br />approxi mately two year intervals. If a garbage disposal unit is
<br />in use, pumping may be required more frequently because of
<br />amore rapid build up of solids.
<br />" As septic systems do not need the introduction of bacteria for
<br />start up, this closing note is for the lady of the house. It has been
<br />determined that the best use of yeast is for baking bread and not
<br />placing in the septic system. This use receives more appreciation
<br />by farH . . .
<br />. Disposing of wastes is a costly activity. The cooperation of all
<br />Ramsey residents in proper use and maintenance of their septic
<br />systems can prevent poll ution. Without this cooperation the very
<br />costly installation of sewer lines for wastewater collection will
<br />affect us all.
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<br />DOG CLINIC
<br />The City of Ramsey will hold a dog clinic on Saturday, April
<br />1, 1978, at Ramsey City Municipal Building, 15153 Nowthen
<br />Boulevard N. W. from 8:00a.m. to 12:00 noon.
<br />This is an excellent opportunity for dog owners to obtain
<br />shots for their dogs at a reduced cost. Rabies is $4.00 and
<br />distemper is $6.00. City dog licenses are on sale at the clinic also.
<br />Cost of a two year dog license is: $3.00/male or sprlf(ed
<br />female or $5.00/unsprllyed female.
<br />Spraying Certificate must be presented to get a $3.00 license.
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<br />A SHORT REMINDER:
<br />Spring is around the corner and
<br />s now will soon be disappearing and
<br />uncovering an assortment of surprizes.
<br />Everyone should be planning their general
<br />spring clean up. Taking pride irl our
<br />property is.a community betterment
<br />project....Iet.s all pitch in.
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<br />,t'", E LECTI ON 1978. ".i" ..,
<br />The City will have three election precincts forthe:',s,;:
<br />1978 Fall Election.One at Ramsey Elementary,one:~t':';i'
<br />the new City Hall and one at StAnthony Gun.Club.'
<br />Maps are posted at the City Hall for any.onewho\o1(ants-
<br />to check on the precinct they live in., . .: ..:,~:;""
<br />We need judges to work at the. election. in the.Fall.
<br />Please, if any registered voter is interested in servin~.'asci/,.
<br />judge,. contact Arlene at City Hall. Your service .inJ:hi's">t/
<br />area will be sincerely appreciated~" .' '.>~;}L:;~Rl\~;'{
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<br />: THE NEWHAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTEFt..}'
<br />As most of you know,. the new Municipal Center iscol11phrt~:.
<br />. and daily City functions are being carried out in the new facili,ty~'
<br />. The Open House of the. facility was held on January 6,1978;.
<br />with Congressman Oberstar and other local dignitaries 'pr,esent~
<br />Numerous citizens were in attendance and, 'aU inall;the~affai
<br />went well and is quite a memorable event to thosewhoatter,t~ed,
<br />At this time, we extend to aI/the citizens,whodid n6tkn()IN
<br />about or were unable to attend the open. house, aninvjtation~o
<br />view the new facility any week day between 8:30 a.m~ and'.5:00
<br />p.m. Stop in sometime and take a look around. And,rel11emljer
<br />that Council meets the 2nd and 4th Mondayof.the month..at
<br />7:30 p.m. You are also cordially invited to atterid tt1eC~\Jncir/
<br />meetings...drop by and see your gov~rnment in action.~~.m~)!~;c:'t
<br />level. . . ':"'0'" <"'f~J;:'-'
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<br />IMPORTANTNOTE
<br />BOARD OF REVIEW set for May 18, 1978 af1:()O
<br />p.m. at the new City Hall. Anyone withquesti9nsor"
<br />problems regarding the new assessed value On their property
<br />should be present at this meeting. ;~'i':c:\~;:~~
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<br />SENIOR & DISABLED CITIZENS
<br />The . County will be at the new City Hall on
<br />1978 to help senior citizens with their Real Estate 'taxes.
<br />Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (There is no chargeforthi~,
<br />service). "'.;;;:}1~F'>
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<br />PLEASE DO NOT LET
<br />YOUR DOG RUN LOOSE!
<br />Again, we are asking that all residents who own dogs, please
<br />do not let them run loose. There is a leash law in the City which
<br />prohibits this. Impoundment of your dog by the dog catcher will
<br />now cost you what it costs the City for capture of the animal
<br />plust $5.00 which in most cases will cost between $17.50 and
<br />$23.75. This seems to be a year round problem. not only in this
<br />City but in all Cities: With our ever increasing population the
<br />problem is becoming more noticible and complain1S are being
<br />received more frequently. Your cooperation is most desperately
<br />needed and very much appreciated not only by us at City Hall,
<br />but your neig, bars. The City dog ordinance also requires dogs six
<br />months or older to be licensed. If you cannot get to the City Hall
<br />during office hours-try to go to the 4/1/78 Saturday dog clinic
<br />for your license. The dog has to have a rabies vaccinati on in order
<br />to obtain a license. The dog clinic may be a good opportunity to
<br />get both things taken care of at the same time.
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