Ramsey Resident - 2003 - May/June

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6 PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION 2003 SUMMER OUTDOOR MEETING SCHEDULE The Commission mal<es itself accessible at the neighborhood level by holding its meeting in various parl<s from May through October. The outdoor meeting schedule is listed below. In case of inclement weather, the meeting will be held at Fire Station #2. All meetings begin at 6:00 p.m. May June Sunfish Lake Park 14711 Sunfish Lal<e Blvd. NW (temporary address) River's Bend Park 14200 Waco Street NW Elmcrest Park 16399 Uranium Street NW (neighborhood access) Woodland Green Park 5201 155th Lane NW Alpine Parl< 6600 153rd Avenue NW Central Park 7925 161 st Avenue NW July August September October VISIT THE NEW ANOKA CONSERVATION DISTRICT WEBSITE Anol<a Conservation District has launched their latest tool in providing technical assistance to local residents. The entire ACD staffhave collaborated to create their website, address www.Anol<aNaturaIResources.com.This effort mal<es available valuable information on wetland regulations, soils, water quality, hydrology, and environmental restoration. It also provides information on ACD's programs such as the annual tree sale and greenways planning proj ects. Of particular interest to residents will be the availability of technical and [mancial assistance to landowners. A future feature will be an interactive mapping tool that will allow the user to zoom in on a property and create a custom map showing aerial photos, wetlands, landuse, streets, streams, soils, etc. Visit www.Anol<aNaturaIResources.com often to get up to date information on District activities, events, and the latest on environmental issues. RECREATIONAL BURNING HOURS CHANGING Dean Kapler, Fire Chief The City of Ramsey, with its rural setting offers many privileges that more urban areas can't enjoy. Recreational burning is one of those privileges. The City of Ramsey allows two types of burning: Recreational and Permit Burning. Please note that on June 1 2003 the hours of recreational burning change. Recreational burning hours will be from 6pm-6am Monday through Friday, and expanded from Noon-6am Saturday and Sunday. Recreational Burning Recreational fires are typically allowed year round with out a formal permit. However there are guidelines that must be followed. A recreational fire can be no larger than 3 feet in diameter and the fire no more than 3 feet high. The fire must be a minimum of 50 feet from any structure or vehicle. Materials used to burn are limited to clean dry wood that produces little to no smol<e. Hours ofburning are Monday through Friday 6pm-6am and Saturday and Sunday from noon-6am. The burning of leaves and grass has been and continues to be illegal unless done as a prairie restoration under a burning permit. Burning barrels are also prohibited. Recreation fires are allowed for recreation, people using recreational fires for disposal of waste or illegal materials can be cited under City Ordinance. Open Burning Permit The City of Ramsey does allow for larger volumes of material to be burned under a permit process. The permit is volume based and requires a site inspection prior to the burn date. Depending on the volume the cost of the permit will be from $25 and up. Permits are issued at City Hall during regular business hours. Prairie restoration can be done under this same permit process. Please call for details. Please note that the Minnesota DNR regulates the open burning process. Typically each spring after the snow melts and prior to vegitation "greening up" the DNR imposes a burning ban. This is done as a safety measure to minimize wild land fires during the dry spring period. The City of Ramsey not only enforces the ban but also supports its cause. Questions on burning in Ramsey? Please call City Hallat427-1410. A cOlnpany is known by the people it keeps. - Anonynzous