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CITY NEWSLETTER CLEAN UP GETS UNDERWAY AFTER MAY STORMS JUNE 1998, VOLUME 13, NO.5 RAMSEY LIONS HOST ANNUAL COMMUNITY PICNIC JUNE 6 For the second year in a row, residents of Ramsey are confronted with cleaning up in the aftermath of severe storms. High winds and hail accompanied a May 15 thunderstorm that damaged trees, buildings and vehicles. The western portion of the City was hardest hit. Ramsey's Public Works Department is in the process of acquiring additional equipment and manpower to help with clean up efforts. Clean up plans and schedules won't be finalized until the first or second week of June, but the Public Works Department does expect to make one brush pick up. Residents located in the area west of Ramsey Boulevard up to its intersection with County Road #5, then west of County Road #5, should stack their brush at the end of the road or street, as soon as possible. Public Works will automatically pick it up sometime after June 7, but because of the expense will only make one pick up trip in each area. Property owners will be responsible for disposing of brush that isn't picked up during that trip. Residents in other sections of the City who experienced storm damage can call City Hall at 427-1410 to leave their names, addresses and phone numbers. A Public Works employee will visit the site to determine if the amount of brush warrants a special pick up trip. The City is considering allowing an "open bum day" such as the one last August, so residents can dispose of brush. If an open bum is scheduled, residents will be notified through the Ramsey Resident newsletter and Cable Television Channel 16. As this newsletter goes to print, Anoka County has no plans to provide free disposal sites for brush as was done last summer. Public Works staff estimates that once clean up efforts get underway, it will take approximately seven or eight weeks to complete brush pickup, chipping and final disposal. VOICE MAIL AVAILABLE AFTER HOURS AT CITY HALL The City of Ramsey's voice mail system allows residents the opportunity to leave a message at City Hall during non-business hours by calling 427 -1410 before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. If you choose to leave a message, your call will be returned the following business day. This number should not be used for emergencies. Once again, the Ramsey Lions are hosting a Community Picnic at Central Park. This year's event is scheduled for Saturday, June 6, from 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. All City residents are welcome to attend this event, which features something for every member of the family. Special attractions include: Rides and Games of Chance Petting Zoo RY AA Baseball Tournament Fire Department Exhibition Police Department EXhibititiLon Live Entertainment :?z, Food and Beverages . All kids, 12 and under, will receive a free hot dog and pop, courtesy of the Lions. Many of the scheduled events happen at varying times (e.g. base ball tournament will be all day while the rides will be from 3:00 p.m. to dusk). Residents are encouraged to attend this community event and see how the Ramsey Fire Department saves lives and how the Ramsey Lions serve the community throughout the year. INSIDE..... . Page # National Nite Out 3 Sprinkling Ban 3 11 Summer Programs 5 Bike Road-eo Thank You 12