Ramsey Resident - 2001 - Special Edition

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ATTENTION RAMSEY RESIDENTS FIRE EXTINGUISHER EXCHANGE PROGRAM The Ramsey Fire Department is proud to announce that we have set up a fire extinguisher exchange program. The 1997 Uniform Fire Code requires that your fire extinguisher be inspected annually by a certified company. Because it is often hard to locate a company to service your extinguishers and they are often only open during your hours of business, we will be having Minnesota Conway come to our new fire station, located at 15050 Armstrong Boulevard, every Thursday to service the extinguishers on site. You will simply drop off your fire extinguisher on Thursdays between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. at this location and it will be serviced within two weeks. While your extinguisher is being serviced, you may borrow an extinguisher from us by writing a check for $25.00 (the cost of the extinguisher) and we will hold the check and return it to you when the extinguisher is returned in the condition it was received. When the Service Technician arrives at the station, he will look at your extinguisher to determine what type of service it will need. He will then perform the needed inspection, recharge, etc, on site and attached the bill to the extinguisher that you pay when you pick it up. The price is determined by the service your extinguisher needs and the size you have. Minnesota Conway will post a price list at the drop -off site for you to see. Because the City of Ramsey received no profits for the service we are excited to offer this program to you. Roan RESTRICTIONS Have you ever wondered why weight limit restrictions go into effect in the spring on the roads, why they are necessary, and how they affect you? Springtime is a critical time for roads. Soils and base materials are wet from winter thaw and spring rains and become vulnerable to washing away 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 weight limit restrictions on the roads when they are needed most, at the beginning of the thaw. The City of Ramsey follows the 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 March 18, and are scheduled to end on May 6. 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. If you have further questions about road restrictions please contact the Public Works Department at 427 -8254. OLIVER H. KELLEY FARM OPEN HOUSE BULK MAILING OF THE CITY NEWSLETTER 5 Everyone is invited to explore the Minnesota Historical Society's Oliver H. Kelley Farm during its first event of the season, "Kelley Farm Open House," April 29th from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. There will be no admission charge for the day. "The Kelley Farm Open House" is held in conjunction with the Wapiti Meadows, the Minnesota Shade Tree Advisory Committee, the City of Ramsey, the Minnesota Historical Society, and the MN Department of Natural Resources Forestry Division and features demonstrations, walking tours, and an information fair. Visitors can learn about trees and shrubs, wildlife habitat and natural history. Guided tours on the natural history trail system that runs along the Mississippi River will be offered. Visitors can also tour the living history farm to learn more about Minnesota's agricultural past and attend the ceremonial tree planting at the historic Kelley Homestead. Many state, country and local agencies and environmental groups will have information exhibits displayed at an information fair held at the Kelley Farm Interpretive Center. Explore Minnesota's agricultural past and learn about the Oliver Kelley Farm celebrating 150 years of agriculture. The Kelley Farm is located 2 -1/2 miles southeast of Elk River on U.S. Highway 10. It is open from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. on Sundays, May through October. Call 763 - 441 -6896 for more information. It is at the discretion of your Post Office to have the newsletter delivered in a timely manner.