Ramsey Resident - 2004 - September/October

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4 ATTENTION: CITY WATER CUSTOMERS ODD/EVEN DAY SPRINKLING BAN RAMSEY CITY RESIDENTS SOUGHT To SERVE ON THE OFFICIAL MAP BOARD OF ApPEALS 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. The sprinkling ban will be in effect from Memorial day until after Labor Day. Residents may water on odd numbered days if their address ends in an odd number, and on even numbered days if their address ends in an even number. The sprinl(ling 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 warmest 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 peal( demand on the system. In addition to the residential sprinkling ban, the City is in the process of implementing an irrigation policy that is specific to multifamily residential and commercial connections to the municipal water supply that requires that: . All irrigation systems must install an approved backflow device . All irrigation systems must include a Rain Sensor device to prevent irrigation systems from operating during rain events. Please help us manage water usage by abiding by the sprinl(ing ban. The City recently determined that the properties lying between Highway 10 and Burlington Railroad tracl(s, from the Ramsey/ Anoka border to Armstrong Blvd. N.W., are integral to the future improvement of the U.S. Highway 10 transportation system. These properties were identified on an Official Map and rezoned to H-l Highway Business. The intent of the H-l Highway 10 Business District is to allow for uses that minimize traffic, vehicular access, and facilitate orderly transition of the corridor while allowing the property owners the ability to utilize their property for economic benefit until such time as the U. S. Highway 10 transportation system improvements are initiated. Any land use applications for new construction, additions or remodeling on properties located in this H -1 District are subj ect to a review by the Planning Commission and approval of the City Council. In the event the City Council finds that the application does not meet the intent of the H-l District, the Council may deny the application. The Official Map ordinance provides that there shall be an Official Map Board of Appeals established for the purpose of reviewing appeals to land use applications that are denied by the City Council. The City of Ramsey is currently seel(ing nominees to serve on the on the City's Official Map Board of Appeals. This Board shall consist of 5 members (1 Planning Commissioner and 4 Ramsey residents and/or business owners). Ramsey residents or business owners interested in serving on this Board may request an application by contacting Givonna Reed, Human Resources Manager, at Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303 or by calling 763-433-9821. RAMSEY HAPpy DAYS P ARADE GRAND MARSHALS ANNOUNCED! This years' grand marshals will be Bill and Kelly Casey, outstanding volunteers in our community. For many years Bill and Kelly have volunteered their time; from fundraising and leading scouts, to helping at Ramsey Elementary and PTA committees, they have given of their time and talents. Most of all, for the past decade they have both devoted thousands of hours to RYAA - Ramsey Youth Athletic Association. Both Bill and Kelly have coached as well as served on the boards for many years. We greatly appreciate all you have done for the youth of the Ramsey community and the surrounding area. Each year the Happy Days committee would like to honor someone in the community who has gone beyond the call of duty and done great things in our community. Next year we will tal(e nominations so watch for more information next spring. What is tinle but the stuff delay is nlade of?