Ramsey Resident - 2008 - March/April

Home

Qvcmjd!Tbgfuz Recreational Burning Regulations or vehicle. If unable to obtain this Fire Department. A fee is charged for Recreational ﬁ res are to distance, in no circumstance shall the permit. Any person conducting be used for recreation, cooking or aﬁ re be closer than 25 feet to any an open burn without the necessary ceremonial purposes. Recreational structure or vehicle. permit shall be required to extinguish burning is not to be used for disposal. Burning times are Monday saidﬁ re and may be cited and pros- Recreational ﬁ res must through Friday from 6:00 pm to 6:00 ecuted under Ramsey City Ordinance consist of clean dry wood, producing am. Saturday, Sunday and national #92-03 (a misdemeanor) and may be little detectable smoke, odor or soot holidays from 12:00 noon to 6:00 am.charged the cost of ﬁ re suppression beyond the property line; conducted A recreational ﬁ re site is an services from the city of Ramsey Fire with an adult tending the ﬁ re at all area of no more than a 3 foot diam-Department at the rate of $300 per times. Respect weather conditions, eter measured from the inside of a hour plus any other costs incurred by neighbors, burning bans and air qual- ﬁ re ring or non-combustible border. the city. ity so that nuisance, health or safety Burning Barrels are prohibited. Please call the Fire Depart- hazards are not created. Disposal of larger quantities ment at 763-427-4452 if you have The Ramsey Fire Department of brush, trees, etc. requires an Open any questions or concerns. suggests a 50 foot minimum distance Burning Permit available through the between the ﬁ re site and any structure Good Clean Community Fun Spring Attention Ramsey 'Adopt-A-Spot' Watermain Opportunities Available Residents Flushing In April Is your neighborhood or Keep Hydrants Clear business looking for a way to become of Snow The city of Ramsey’s Util- involved in the community? Do you ity Department will begin the semi- want to get to know each other better Please help keep snow away annualﬂ ushing of watermains on and have an impact on the environ-fromﬁ re hydrants. Snow piled or Monday, April 7 through Wednesday, ment in your neighborhood? We shoveled close to hydrants restricts April 23. Please be aware that this have a great program called 'Adopt operation during a ﬁ re emergency. ﬂ ushing, while it is necessary, will -A-Spot' that helps clean up our city. After a snowfall, the Public create a disturbance in the system The 'Adopt-A-Spot' program Works Department is responsible resulting in lower pressures and pos- wants individuals, organizations, for clearing snow from city streets. sible discolored water. Although the or businesses to "ADOPT" a street, Depending on the amount and type of water may be discolored by iron, it is park, trail, lot, or hotspot anywhere snow, this can take several days. We ﬁ t for human consumption, but may in the city, and agree to keep the area are requesting your help in keeping stain clothes that are washed. To al- cleared of litter for at least two years ourﬁ re hydrants accessible. leviate this problem, you may want to (two clean-ups per year). We provide Please clear a four-foot circle ﬁ ll your washer with water and check trash bags, reﬂ ective vests, gloves, around the hydrant near your home on its clarity before adding your and dispose of the collected litter for to assure easy access for our Fire clothes. We appreciate your patience you.Department. and regret any inconvenience that this Please contact Chandra If you have any questions or may cause. If you have any ques- Kreyer at 763-433-9891 or ckreyer@comments, please ccontact John Nel- tions regarding water main ﬂ ushing ci.ramsey.mn.us, to see if YOUR spot son, Utility Supervisor at 763-433- please contact Utility Supervisor John is available. Your adopted spot will 9861 or jnelson@ci.ramsey.mn.us. Nelson at 763-433-9861 or jnelson@ also be marked with a special Adopt-Thank you for your effort! ci.ramsey.mn.us. A-Spot recognition sign. 6 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us