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CITY NEWSLETTER JULY/AUGUST, VOLUME 16, NO. 5 ATTENTION: CITY WATER CUSTOMERS ODD/EVEN DAY SPRINKLING BAN Water demand for irrigation on warm days can be as much as three to four times the average amount used throughout the year. To reduce peak water usage in areas served by the municipal water system, the City of Ramsey has implemented an odd/even day sprinkling ban, pursuant to City Code 4.40.06 subd. 10. You may water on odd numbered days if your address ends in an odd number, and on even numbered days if your address ends in an even number. The sprinkling restriction includes no watering between 10:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. since a significant amount of water is lost due to evaporation during the hot portions of the day. Homeowners with automated systems are strongly encouraged to program them to operate after 10:00 p.m. This minimizes evaporation and lessens peak demand on the system. Newly seeded or sodded lawns are exempt from the odd /even requirement during the two -week establishment period. However, the 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. ban still applies. Hopefully, we will not experience any drought periods, which would require a total ban. If the City is forced to call for a temporary, total ban, you will be notified by a special notice. As a reminder, odd /even watering restrictions are normally in place as of May 17. The odd /even watering restrictions, including the 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. watering ban will be strictly enforced from Tuesday, July 10, until Tuesday September 7. Ramsey is noted for its wetlands and rivers, but our ground water is a finite resource. And this is where we draw City water from for drinking, sprinkling lawns and gardens, fire protection, and other water uses. So is easy to understand that water conservation is in everyone's best interest. We appreciate your anticipated cooperation so that we may continue to provide you with safe, drinkable water at the least possible cost. Additional information on irrigation efficiency is available at City Hall upon request. IT � S PARADE TIME ! The City of Ramsey and the Ramsey Happy Days Festival Committee want you to enter the Ramsey Happy Days Festival Parade. Your civic or commercial organization can be part of the parade. Here is your chance to present your club, scout troop, school band, sport team, or business to the residents of Ramsey. Show off your community spirit! T h e parade is September 15t at 2:30 p.m., with lineup starting at 12:30 p.m. The parade begins on 153' Avenue west of CR 57, and proceeds along 153' to City Hall. The parade is free to enter. Entry forms can be picked up at City Hall, or call City Hall to have one mailed. Entries are due by August 15th You can enter a float, or you can walk as a group. Be creative! There will be prizes for the following categories: • Commercial Floats • Royalty Floats • Civic Organizations and Amateur Floats • Bands • There will also be a special "Crowd Pleaser" award given. If you have any questions, call Kim Moore -Sykes at Ramsey City Hall, 763 - 427 -1410. Let's make this year's parade the best ever!