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<br /> <br />Printed on <br />Recycled Paper <br /> <br /> <br />RAMSEY <br /> <br />IDENT <br /> <br />RE <br /> <br /> <br />CITY NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />VOLUME 4, NUMBER 6 <br /> <br /> <br />COUNCIL ADOPTS <br /> <br />ORDINANCES REGULATING <br /> <br />POOLS, DUMPING OF DEBRIS, <br /> <br />AND HOUSING STANDARDS <br /> <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. <br /> <br />Ordinance #89-9; Swimming Pools and Spas <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <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. <br /> <br /> <br />,"'-- . <br />t. \. <br /> <br />(Continued on Page 4) <br /> <br />0.1 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />e:> <br /> <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. <br /> <br />Ramsey Resident <br />Ramsey Municipal Center <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br /> <br />JUNE 1989 <br /> <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. <br /> <br /> <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. <br /> <br /> <br />k <br />tA: :; ',IP <br />I ,6 ~ .:...J. ~ <br />'7./1 ~\ ~,,~\J.. :.:j \ .l:..A...J <br /> <br />Local bands p'rovided entertainment for the young people following the <br />dedication of tire new Park Center. <br /> <br /> <br />The Ramsey Community Education Department coordinated the sporting <br />event of the day n the Ramsey Walk/Run Mile. <br /> <br />RAMSEY TO DEVELOP <br /> <br />HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE PARK <br /> <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. <br /> <br />COUNCIL PURCHASES <br /> <br />PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT <br /> <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. <br /> <br />RAMSEY CLEANER AFTER <br /> <br />'89 CLEAN-UP DAY <br /> <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. <br /> <br />POSTAL CUSTOMER <br /> <br />CITY COUNCIL TO CONSIDER <br />REDUCING ACREAGE <br />REQUIREMENTS FOR <br />KEEPING HORSES <br /> <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: <br /> <br />Acreage <br />1.5-3.0 <br />3.0 <br />3.0+ <br /> <br />Comments <br />With an approved site plan <br />Site plan not required <br />1 additional horse <br />per 1/2 acre allowed <br /> <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. <br /> <br /># of Horses <br />2 <br />2 <br />2+ <br /> <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. <br /> <br /> <br />Featured Articles <br /> <br />Proposed Horse Ordinance................ 1 <br />Ordinances: Pools, Debris, Housing......... 1 <br />ACBAN: Small Business Management. . . . . . . .2 <br />Community Education Field Trips. . . . . . . . . . .2 <br />Birch Leaf Miner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3 <br />Lawn Strategies......................... 3 <br />Commission Vacancies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 <br />What's Happening at City Hall. . . . . . . . . . . . .4 <br /> <br />*************** <br /> <br />CAR-RT -SRT <br />BULK RATE <br />U.S. POSTAGE <br />PAID <br />PERMIT NO. 131 <br />ANOKA, MN 55303 <br />