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SNOWPLOWING The winter season is fast approaching and we all know what that means - Snowplowing! The Public Works Department is responsible for clearing all city streets and municipal parking lots. This equates to over 300 lane miles of roads. The Public Works Department makes every attempt to avoid damage, but because of the conditions encountered during plowing and the size of the equipment used, it is sometimes difficult to judge where the edge of the pavement ends, and where the grass begins. The City retains an easement on the edge of the road for snow storage purposes. When sod is damaged due to plowing in this easement it will be repaired, in the spring, with black dirt and grass seed. Irrigation systems, landscaping and plant materials placed in the City's easement will not be repaired and are the responsibility of the homeowner. Several things can be done to diminish the chance of damage to the easement near your home. 1) Place wooden lathe every 20 to 30 feet along the boulevard to mark the road edge. 2) Pay special attention when staking comers and radiuses, as they are difficult to judge after a snowfall 3) Check the condition of your mailbox. Is the main post rotted? Is the box itself firmly secured to the post? Make repairs now before the weather turns cold and the ground is frozen. If you have any questions about snowplowing, please call Ramsey Public Works at (612) 427 -8254 SNOWBIRDS GET TAGGED AND TOWED Remember not to park your motor vehicle on any City street during a snowfall, or afterwards, until it is plowed. Vehicles parked along the roadway cause the snowplows to go around them, leaving unplowed areas. They also present a danger to plow drivers when visibility is poor. These "snowbirds" are tagged and towed at the owner's expense! Save yourself money and aggravation while you help us provide for safe and efficient snowplowing services. ATTENTION SNOWMOBILERS IN ANOKA COUNTY: OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra. — Anonymous 7 Are you a member of your local snowmobile club? You should be! Joining a club is not just an excellent way to meet other snowmobilers in your area; more importantly, participation in your local club can positively affect the future of snowmobiling in your community. In order to preserve our right to ride in this area, we need to band together, we all know there is strength in numbers. The Ramsey Snow -Rams are always seeking new members to join our club. Our club brings sledders of all ages together to enjoy and promote the positive aspects of this sport that we love. Throughout the year, we are involved in various activities including teaching snowmobile safety classes, participating in the Anoka Halloween Parade, working at Hay Days, and Adopt -a- Roadway clean -up. All club members automatically receive a membership in MnUSA, the state organization that is dedicated to maintaining our rights as snowmobilers in Minnesota. By joining our club, you are supporting snowmobiling in your own community, as well as throughout the state. With winter rapidly approaching, now is the time to become a club member and make a difference! The Snow -Rams meet at 7:30 p.m. on the first Monday of each month at SuperBowl in Ramsey. We encourage you to join us at our next meeting! For more information, check out our website at www.snowrams.org or email us at mailto:ramseysnowrams @aol.como, or contact Jeff at 763 -576 -8540 or LouEllen at 763 - 427 -3944. The Anoka Union is the City ofRamsey's official newspaper and is published each Friday. All official notices, meeting schedules and City Council agendas are published in the Anoka Union as required by City Charter and State Statutes.