Ramsey Resident - 2000 - Special Edition

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5 RAMSEY WANTS YOU! . A'7~" a, l, , 1 rll r~~ ; !I~t ff}l:' ~ The Public Works Department will be doing their semi-annual flushing of watermains and hydrants beginning Monday, April 10th through April 21 st. Please be aware that this flushing, while it is necessary, will create a disturbance in the system and may cause your water to be discolored. Although the water may be discolored, it is fit for human consumption but it may stain clothes that are being washed. To alleviate this problem, you may want to avoid washing clothes during this time or if that's not an option, fill your washer with water and check on its clarity before adding your clothes. We appreciate your patience and regret any inconvenience that this may cause. SPRING W ATERMAIN FLUSHING IN APRIL ROAD RESTRICTIONS Have you ever wondered why weight limit restrictions go into effect in the spring, why they are necessary, and how they affect you? Springtime is a critical period for roads. Soils and base materials are wet and in a weakened state during and immediately following the frost leaving the ground. In order to prevent excessive roadway damage and protect the city's investment it is important to place road restrictions when they are needed most, at the beginning of the thaw. The City of Ramsey follows guidelines set by Mn/DOT for starting road restrictions. Mn/DOT bases their start date on existing conditions plus a 3-day weather forecast. This year road restrictions went into effect on February 25, and are scheduled to end on April 21. All county and town roads are automatically posted at 5- Ton Axle Limit, unless posted otherwise or changed by local ordinance. The city of Ramsey does not offer permits to exceed the posted limit What impact this has on the average homeowner varies. If you are planning a major landscaping project you may need to have materials delivered in several smaller loads, to meet the weight limit. For people that have septic tanks some of the larger pump trucks will not be able to conform to the posted weight. It's a good idea to ask your supplier or contractor if they will be mal(ing an extra trip because of the weight limit. An extra trip may result in higher costs to you. If you have further questions about road restrictions please contact the Public Works Department at 427-8254 or on the Web at ci.ramsey.mn.us 1 DOLLARS INTO SENSE CLASS Anoka County Extension Service Staff and Dollar Work Volunteers will present a free Dollars Into Sense Class on April 18th, 10:30 a.m. and again at 7:00 p.m. at the Northtown Library. To register, call the University of Minnesota Extension Service, Anoka County, at 763-755-1280 by April 14th. Classes will cover budgeting and address credit issues, tracl(ing expenses, making a spending plan, goal setting and how to get help. A noted American playwright, Henrick Isbsen, once said that. "A community is lil(e a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm." The City of Ramsey is lool(ing for resident who are interested in participating in the development and governance of their community. There are currently two (2) seats open on the Economic Development Authority (EDA); one (1) opening with the Planning Commission; and four (4) openings on the Charter Commission. People often tall( about wanting to get involved with their local government but fear that they don't have what it tal(es. Longfellow said, "No [one] is so poor as to have nothing worth giving." The City needs residents who have an interest in their community and who are willing to step forward to fill these commission vacancies. Nothing more than an interest in the community and the ability to give some time in attending monthly meetings are required. This is an excellent way to meet other residents and to contribute in a very meaningful way to your community. If you are interested but have questions, an "Administrator's Report" featuring the City Administrator, the Planning Commission Chair, and the EDA Chair was taped and is being aired on QCTV, Channel 16. This video provides a great deal of information about the functions of the City's Boards and Commissions. You may also call City Hall at 427 -1410. In order to be considered for a seat on any of these commissions, please submit a letter of Interest to the City Administrator, City Hall, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, MN 55303, by April 28, 2000.