Ramsey Resident - 2002 - March/April

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4 TOWNE CENTER TASK FORCE The City Council is considering appointing representatives to a Towne Center Task Force that will assist in the development of the future Towne Center. The Task Force will continue the work began last summer to the Smart Growth Workshops facilitated by Calthorpe and Associates, which allowed the community to participate in the design of the Towne Center. The newly created Towne Center Task Force will consider issues such as design standards, land use, type of retails and restaurant needs, types of housing, and possibly meet with potential developers for the project. The Council is interested in appointing representatives who will bring different perspectives to the process. Interested individuals are asked to contact Principal Planner Patrick Trudgeon at 763- 433 -9843. CAN YOU SPARE 5 MINUTES A MONTH? Siren, Wisconsin was destroyed by a devastating storm within minutes because their civil defense siren was in operable. An early warning system for impeding danger, the emergency sirens can notify residents of severe weather conditions, allowing time to seek shelter. We are looking for volunteers to observe the civil defense sirens at many of our 17 siren locations. Five minutes of your time each month is all it will take to ensure your neighborhood has an operating siren. If you are home on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. you could assist us. Please contact Joleen Wiemann at the Ramsey Police Department at (763) 427- 6812for more information about becoming an Emergency Siren Observer. ATTENTION: MUNICIPAL UTILITY CUSTOMERS The 2002 Schedule of Rates, Fees and Charges was adopted by the Ramsey City Council at their regular City Council meeting on December 18, 2001. Service 2001 Rate Sewer Rates: Residential (per quarter) Commercial (per quarter) 58.07 58.07 + 2.59/1000 Gal. in excess of 20,000 gallons Water Rates: Minimum (per quarter) 21.90 Per 1,000 gallons in excess Of 15,000 gallons 1.46 Curbside Recycling (per quarter) No Change for 2002 5.34 Priority Street Lighting (per quarter) 1.20 Storm Water Fee (per quarter) No Change for 2002 Residential Commercial 6.30 25.20 /REU ON —SITE SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEMS Every survival kit should include a sense of humor. — Anonymous 2002 Rate 60.50 58.07 + 2.67/1000 Gal. in excess of 20,000 gallons 22.95 1.53 5.34 1.29 6.30 25.20 /REU These rates take effect with the first quarter of 2002 and will show on the billing you should receive in April 2002 (billing services are provided through Connexus Energy.) As you may be aware, septic systems do not function forever. A means to achieve longevity for your system is backflushing and pumping your tank. This maintenance procedure removes sludge, and allows the pumping contractor to assess the condition of your septic tank. The State I.S.T.S. code recommends every three years for residences and the City of Ramsey has adopted an ordinance requiring that homeowners have their septic systems inspected and/or pumped/cleaned every three years. Beginning this spring, approximately one third of the City's homeowners will receive a postage paid questionnaire as a reminder. The area subject to this first mailing will be east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard/ Nowthen Boulevard to the Rum River. If you have any questions with this program you may contact Glyn Huff, Building Official at 763-427-1410.