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Home My WebLink About2011 [11] Nov 11 ill In the Knin ,� \.,,,,,,, St. Jose cm' OF St,IflSI:1'II b " " "' Volume 5 Issue 6 November 11, 2011 City Contact Information 'f hi Mayor Rick Schultz BOARD & COMMISSIONS 326 -7th Ave SE St. Joseph MN 56374 N00 Annually the City seeks applicants for membership 320 - 260 - 0393 on the Planning Commission and Park Board. rschultz25 @msn.com I Applications are available at the City Offices and on the City website at www.cityofstjoseph.com. Councilor Dale Wick Completed applications will be accepted at the 1211 Dale Street East City Offices until 4:30 PM December 27, 2011. St. Joseph MN 56374 - , -n .. . 320 - 363 -0221 contactdalewick@hotmail.com HOLIDAY TREE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON Councilor Renee Symanietz COLLECTION Cls$Cd PARK SHELTERS AND CAMPGROUND 354 --4th Avenue SE St. Joseph MN 56374 The City refuse contractor Park shelter reservations for 2012 will be (320) 980 -1461 will again be picking up taken beginning Tuesday, January 3, 2012. To make a reserva- symanietzrenee@qmail.com trees after Christmas. tion or for further information, please contact the City Offices They will be picked up on at 363.7201. Councilor Steve Frank Thursdays, January 5th 606 Birch Street West and 12th. Trees must be COMPOST AREA will re -open in spring. Seasonal permits for St. Joseph MN 56374 free of all decorations, 2012 will be available for purchase at the City Offices beginning (320) 493 -0311 bags and stands. April 1, 2012. sfrank@stcloudstate.edu Councilor Bob Loso DIRECT PAYMENT PLAN AVAILABLE FOR UTILITY BILLS 301 Birch Street West Need help paying your utility bill in a timely fashion? You can authorize regularly scheduled St. Joseph MN 56374 payments to be made from your checking or savings account! You will continue to receive a bi- (320) 363 -8703 monthly billing statement around the 20th of each odd - numbered month. Payments will be bobloso @q.com deducted from your account on the date due as stated on you utility bill. Authorization forms for this service are available at the City Offices and at www.cityofstjoseph.com Administrator .Tudy Weyrens PO Box 668 St. Joseph MN 56374 INDOOR WATER CONSERVATION TIPS (320) 363 - 7201 From the Metropolitan Council ,� jweyrens @cityofstjoseph.com 0 . Check for and repair leaks Police Chief Pete .Tansky Check all water lines and faucets (including outdoor) for leaks. One method is to ,, turn off all water in your house and read your meter. Return in 15 minutes. If 0,,. PO Box 268 the dial has moved, you have a leak. St. Joseph MN 56374 (320) 363 -8250 Check for toilet leaks pjansky @cityofstjoseph.com Once a year, check for toilet leaks. Remove the toilet tank cover and drip 10 drops of food coloring into the tank. After 15 minutes, check for color in the toilet bowl. If you see any color, Public Works Dir. Terry Thene your toilet has a leak. And remember to check your flapper periodically to make sure it's a tight fit. PO Box 668 Install water saving shower heads St. Joseph MN 56374 (320) 363 -7201 Low -flow showerheads deliver 2.5 gallons of water or less per minute and are relatively inexpen- tthene @cityoftjoseph.coin sive. Older showerheads use 5 to 7 gallons per minute. Try a navy shower Due to a lack of fresh water aboard ship, sailors were taught to get wet, turn off the water, soap and scrub, then briefly turn the water on to rinse -- a good routine for all of us. 1 • , SNOW CENTRAL ° ° ELEM TE WINTER, u V * /V 7 SNOW REMOVAL The City Staff makes every effort to remove snow in a timely manner. We ask for your patience in the event of heavier snowfalls, as it may ICE SKATING take a bit longer to service your neighborhoods. As soon as the weather permits, the ' ' SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE Speaking of snow removal ...please Maintenance Staff will flood the skating rink located in Memorial Park on 3rd Ave NW. J - / remember that all snow, ice, dirt and rubbish must be removed from Typically the rink is not open until late ' sidewalks adjacent to your property within 24 hours after the same December or early January. has been deposited. Properties not in conformance after this time When the ice is ready for activity the warming house will be period are subject to removal of those items by the City, with the open Friday 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and Saturdays and Sundays cost of removal being assessed to the property owner(s). from 12 noon to 8:00 PM. If the wind chill drops below –10 PARKING RESTRICTIONS Remember that parking is prohibited degrees or the temperature is below zero the warming house on City streets from November 1st to April 1st between the hours of will not open. Information will be posted on the City Y a P website at www.cityofstjoseph.com when the rink is ready. 2 AM and 7 AM. In the event that you have visitors and need to leave a car parked on CROSS COUNTRY SKIING the street, please contact the Police Department at 320.363.8250. z Kraemer Lake - Wildwood County Park opens for Temporary permission may be granted unless a snow event occurs. I \ -' cross country skiing in November after hunting FIRE HYDRANTS We appreciate your help in keeping the hydrant / 1 season. required! Passes Ca Remembern , be a obtainedSt ate at Ski the Pass Steam is s in your neighborhood free of snow to help provide quick a County West Service Center, all locations where identification and access in the event of a fire. f hunting & fishing licenses are sold and online at the DNR website. ENERGY SAVING TIPS FROM XCEL ENERGY The trail includes an excellent 2.25 mile beginner trail in addition to a 2.25 mile expert trail. There is also a one mile Set your thermostat to 68 degrees double diamond expert loop with some very challenging hills. By utilizing a series of crossovers a skier can extend the $ Set your water heater to 120 degrees. expert trail to 3.25 miles. There are no fees for walking/ $ Open window coverings on south - facing windows to warm your parking, and there is no restroom or warming house available. home, but remember to close them at night. ICE FISHING $ If you have a traditional fireplace, shut the damper and make The MN Department of Natural Resource recommends the certain it stays closed. following guidelines for new, clear, solid ice. Remember, $ Install weather - stripping or caulk leaky doors and windows. these are only guidelines as many factors other than thickness can cause ice to be unsafe. $ Use cold water when washing your clothes. 1 2" or less —STAY OFF $ Dry your clothes outside or use a drying rack $ Change out your light bulbs to compact fluorescent bulbs or LEDs 1 4" Ice fishin or other activities on foot $ Install a low -flow shower head. 1 5 Snowmobile or ATV $ If your water heater feels warm to the tough considering insulating 4 , -,. it wish a special "blanket" for water heaters. 1 8" - 12" Car or small truck. $ Replace your furnace filter. 1 12" - 15" Medium -size truck $ If you have ceiling fans, turn the blades clockwise in winter to help circulate warm air. SNOWMOBILING $ Check for and relocate large pieces of furniture blocking vents. Tour the snowy landscape along the Wobegon Trail. While walkers are invited to use the trail year -long, the trail is also hp Cosstimq Holliday ScRadsds open to snowmobile traffic beginning December 1st and ending April 15th, snow permitting. Please note that snowmobiles with studded tracks are NOT permitted on the The City Offices will be closed the following dates: trail. VilarrY Holidays? • November 25 ae The operation of snowmobiles is prohibited on City streets • December 23 & 26 ,� between the hours of 9 PM and 8 AM. However, travel is • January 2, 2012 ai permitted to and from established trails without restriction. • January 16, 2012 ` , n X03 0 o O O