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<br />CITY NEWSLETTER
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<br />VOLUME 4, NUMBER 6
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<br />COUNCIL ADOPTS
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<br />ORDINANCES REGULATING
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<br />POOLS, DUMPING OF DEBRIS,
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<br />AND HOUSING STANDARDS
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<br />In April and May of 1989, the City Council adopted ordinances
<br />which may be of interest to the general public. Those or-
<br />dinances established regulations for pools and spas, the dum-
<br />ping of debris and housing standards. The ordinances are
<br />summarized below and are available at City Hall in their en-
<br />tirety. The ordinance regulating pools and spas has been pro-
<br />vided to all pool contractors and all licensed general con-
<br />tractors in Ramsey have been provided a copy of the debris
<br />ordinance.
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<br />Ordinance #89-9; Swimming Pools and Spas
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<br />Swimming pool is defined as any pool, above or below
<br />ground, more than 24 inches deep and a surface area ex-
<br />ceeding 100 square feet. Spas are defined as a unit primari-
<br />ly designed for therapeutic and/or recreational use, which
<br />is not drained, cleaned or refilled for each individual.
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<br />The ordinance applies to all new and existing pools or spas
<br />and existing pools and spas shall be brought into compliance
<br />within 6 months of the effective date of this ordinance. The
<br />ordinance effective date is June 12.
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<br />Pools and spas having a volume of 5,000 gallons or more
<br />require a Building Permit. Pools and spas with a volume less
<br />than 5,000 gallons require a Swimming Pool/Spa Permit. Per-
<br />mit applications shall include a scaled drawing indicating pro-
<br />posed location of pool or spa; parcel dimensions; location
<br />of on-site sewage disposal systems and private wells; side,
<br />front and rear yard setbacks; easements.
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<br />Pools or spas may not be located within any rear, front or
<br />side yard setbacks. A pool or spa may not extend closer
<br />to the front lot line than the principal structure except on
<br />lots of 1 acre or more provided it is constructed a minimum
<br />of 200 feet from the front property line. Pools and spas may
<br />not be located closer than 4 feet to the principal structure.
<br />Pools and spas may not be constructed within 20 feet of
<br />an portion of the on-site sewer system or private well.
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<br />During construction of pools and spas, the construction area
<br />must be surrounded with a temporary fence at least 4 feet
<br />in h~iyht. All pOOls must be enclosed by a permanent, non-
<br />climbable fence or wall at least 4 feet in height with the open-
<br />ing between the bottom of the fence and the ground not to
<br />exceed 3 inches. Above ground pools with a minimum side
<br />wall of 4 feet need not be fenced but shall have removable
<br />steps which will be removed when the pool is unattended.
<br />Accessory decks to above ground poolS shall include a 36
<br />inch high guard rail around the entire perimeter and no open
<br />space on the guard rail shall exceed 6 inches. Outdoor spas
<br />shall be surrounded by a 4 foot non-climbable fence or have
<br />a secured cover to prevent access by toddlers.
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<br />Pool mechanical equipment shall be located at least 30 feet
<br />from the inhabited portion of neighboring residential struc-
<br />tures. Lighting shall be deflected away from adjacent
<br />properties.
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<br />THE NEWEST ADDITIONS TO RAMSEY CITY STAFF
<br />ARE (L TO R) JOHN KEEFE, CITY ASSESSOR; KAY
<br />MCALONEY, PERSONNEL COORDINATOR; GRANT
<br />REIMER, PUBLIC WORKS.
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<br />Ramsey Resident
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
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<br />JUNE 1989
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<br />GORGEOUS DAY,
<br />TERRIFIC PICNIC
<br />Thanks to the Ramsey Lions for another wonderful day in
<br />Ramsey -- the Community Picnic on June 10th.
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<br />Mayor Reimann stopped cooking corn long enough to offer helpful criticism
<br />to Commissioner Natalie Steffen on the preparation of sweet corn and
<br />enjoy a hot dog himself.
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<br />Local bands p'rovided entertainment for the young people following the
<br />dedication of tire new Park Center.
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<br />The Ramsey Community Education Department coordinated the sporting
<br />event of the day n the Ramsey Walk/Run Mile.
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<br />RAMSEY TO DEVELOP
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<br />HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PARK
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<br />The City recently awarded a contract for the construction
<br />of River's Bend Park South. This park will be oriented as
<br />a handicap accessible park. Some of the unique aspects of
<br />the park include handicap accessible trails, picnic areas and
<br />fishing pier. Community Development Block Grant funds will
<br />be used to fund the project, hopefully along with a Depart-
<br />ment of Natural Resources grant for the fishing pier.
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<br />COUNCIL PURCHASES
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<br />PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
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<br />On June 13, 1989, the Ramsey City Council authorized the
<br />purchase of tot lot/playground equipment for installation at
<br />River's Bend North Park, Titterud Park and Autumn Heights
<br />Park. City crews will be installing the equipment at the various
<br />parks in late July and early August.
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<br />RAMSEY CLEANER AFTER
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<br />'89 CLEAN-UP DAY
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<br />The final weights are in on the Ramsey Clean-up Activities
<br />for the spring of 1989. The figures show that the program
<br />was a huge success. The Clean-up Day and weekend pickups
<br />collected over 8300 tires, 344 major appliances and over
<br />250 batteries.
<br />In addition to over 130 piCk-Ups done on the 4 weekends
<br />of April, over 578 residents took advantage of a free load
<br />to the landfill on May 6th.
<br />The Make the Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean committee would
<br />like to thank the City Council, Waste Management of Min-
<br />nesota, Inc., Ramsey Lions, Jaycees, and all of the local
<br />businesses, and residents of Ramsey for making the Clean-
<br />up activities a grand success.
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<br />POSTAL CUSTOMER
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<br />CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER
<br />REDUCING ACREAGE
<br />REQUIREMENTS FOR
<br />KEEPING HORSES
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<br />More than a year ago, the Planning and Zoning Commis-
<br />sion recognized the fact that Ramsey's ordinance requiring
<br />3 acres per horse for the keeping of horses was generally
<br />being violated. The Planning Commission began reviewing
<br />the ordinance and the majority opinion was that 3 acre in-
<br />crements for each horse is not realistic. The Planning Com-
<br />mission then drafted an amendment to the horse ordinance
<br />which included reducing the acreage requirements. After
<br />months of review and discussions with the City Council, it
<br />appears that the Commission and Council have arrived at
<br />an amendment they feel is realistic and enforceable.
<br />The proposed ordinance amendment addresses several im-
<br />portant issues, but the major change focuses on acreage
<br />requirements. Those acreage requirements would be as
<br />follows:
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<br />Acreage
<br />1.5-3.0
<br />3.0
<br />3.0+
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<br />Comments
<br />With an approved site plan
<br />Site plan not required
<br />1 additional horse
<br />per 1/2 acre allowed
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<br />On June 13, the City Council directed the City Attorney to
<br />review that part of the ordinance establishing the member-
<br />ship and authority of a Horseman's Committee. Once he has
<br />completed that review and made any necessary revisions,
<br />the ordinance amendment should be presented to City Coun-
<br />cil for formal introduction. Once Council has formally in-
<br />troduced an ordinance, it can then be adopted at a subse-
<br />quent meeting. FOllowing adoption, the ordinance would
<br />become effective 30 days after it hs been published in the
<br />City's official newspaper. City Staff proposes to have the
<br />proposed horse ordinance amendment on the June 27 Coun-
<br />cil agenda for introduction. For those interested, a copy of
<br />the entire ordinance amendment as currently proposed is
<br />available at City Hall for review.
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<br /># of Horses
<br />2
<br />2
<br />2+
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<br />RUM RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
<br />RECEIVES FINAL APPROVALS
<br />THE ANOKA COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
<br />RECEIVED ALL NECESSARY ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS
<br />FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE RUM RIVER BRIDGE.
<br />CONSTRUCTION OF THE BRIDGE APPROACHES WILL BEGIN
<br />THIS FALL WITH PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULED FOR
<br />1991.
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