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Home My WebLink About2013 [07] Jul Newsletter • In the Know in St. Josep h ,,l- I I r1 INIMP cm'OF ST.JOSEPH July 2013 City Contact Information WATER CONSERVATION In an ..."" effort to promote water conserva- of water? tion, the City implements odd- Tlie City of St. Joseph Mayor Rick Schultz even water restrictions year round. DO YOUR PART♦ BE WATER SMART has been awarded a 326-7th Ave SE Odd-numbered homes may water $600,000 grant to assist St.Joseph MN 56374 outdoors on odd-numbered calen- The 2012 Consumer Confidence Report income qualified home- 320-260-0393 dar days, and even-numbered is available at www.cityofstjoseph.com a owners with rehabilita- rschultz25@msn.com homes on even-numbered calen- tion projects like ce- dar days. If you have new seed/sod, tempo- FIRES & BURNING roofing, re-siding, and Councilor Dale Wick nary daily watering is allowed with window replacement. 1211 Dale Street East a watering permit from the City City Ordinance No. 103 de- The target area for this St.Joseph MN 56374 Offices. scribes a recreational fire/ grant lies between 320-363-0221 LAWN MAINTENANCE City Ordi- campfire as a fire set for cook- of &5th Avenue, east dwick @cityofstjoseph.com of College Ave,south of Hance requires that property own- ing, warming, ceremonial or CSAH 75 & north of ers maintain the grass on their esthetic purposes, which is not Baker Street. Councilor Renee Symanietz property as well as the adjoining more than 3'in diameter b y 3' 354-4th Avenue SE boulevard areas. If the grass or More details to come. St.Joseph MN 56374 weeds exceed 10 inches you will high, which has the ground 5' (320)980-1461 receive a notice to remedy the from the base of the fire cleared rsymanietz @cityofstjoseph.com situation within a given time peri- of all combustible material, \ / 0 od or be fined accordingly. and which is contained within Be among the first to DISPOSAL OF YARD WASTE City a metal ring, rock, concrete or advertise on the Councilor Steve Frank Ordinance prohibits placing debris CITY CABLE CHANNEL! p p other similar non-combustible Contact the City Offices 606 Birch Street West (such as lawn clippings) in the St.Joseph MN 56374 material surrounding the base _ p street. Violators will be cited. for details at 363-7201. (320)493-0311 Please note that clippings !cannot of the fire. r . stephenfrank17 @gmail.com be placed with your weekly gar- ALL OTHER OPENING bage/recycling. The City provides a BURNING IS PROHIBITED. compost area for the disposal of FIREWORKS SAFETY Councilor Bob Loso lawn&garden waste. 301 Birch Street West a a a Leave fireworks to the profession- St.Joseph MN 56374 1 Each year the Sate Demographer provides municipali- als. Do not use consumer fire- (320)363-8703 01 ties with revised census information. We are proud to works. bloso @cityofstjoseph.com announce that effective April 1,2012 the population of The safest way to enjoy fireworks is St.Joseph is 6629 and total households number 1867. to attend a public display con- A HEARTY WELCOME ducted by trained professionals inieummossomolly Administrator Judy Weyrens CELEBRATE SUMMER AT After the fire work display, chil- PO Box 668 THE COUNTY FAIR dren should never pick up fire- St.Joseph MN 56374 Please join us in welcoming two Sherburne County Fair works that may be left over,they (320)363-7201 Elk River July 18-21 new members to the may still be active. jweyrens @cityofstjoseph.com Stearns County Fair St. Joseph Fire Department Consumer fireworks include spar- Sauk Centre July 31—August 4 Joe Bye& klers & firecrackers. The tip of a Police Chief Pete Jansky Benton County Fair Brian Theisen sparkler burns at a temperature PO Box 268 Sauk Rapids August 5-11 Congratulations! of more than 1,200 degrees Fahr- St.Joseph MN 56374 1.11.1.1"."1111. and Thank You to all members enheit, which is hot enough to (320)363-8250 serving our community. cause third degree burns. Online Bill Pay pjansky @cityofstjoseph.com Now Available PAID COMPOST PERMITS AVAILABLE Public Works Terry Thene You may pay your utility bill, Compost permits are available at the City �r IS:4 PO Box 668 purchase a compost permit or Offices and online at www.cityofstjoseph.com. iKaisarsrri St.Joseph MN 56374 dog license online at Annual permit fees are as follows: (320)363-7201 www.cityofstjoseph.com. St.Joseph City/Township residents $30 iTS FESTIVAL tthene @cityoftjoseph.com Click on the computer icon on St.Wendel Township residents $60 VP Alik the left-hand side of the ho a Hours of operation are as follows: page. Please note that e h Mon Wed Fri 2 PM-7 PM September 29, 11-5 transactions will be charged a 2 Saturdays 8 AM-12 noon p convenience fee. www.millstresmartsfestival.org r. .1 REMODEUNG - ROOFING -SIDING -WINDOWS Celebrate With Us at � " �``` Sunset Stages a vi ( _ iL oy��M� �� The College of Saint Benedict is proud to be celebrating 100 years of i�fl�ii fostering ties with the City of St.Joseph.A number of public events are planned throughout the next year that will help celebrate -'`•' 5096 OFF Specials-pecials A Century of Connection.Join us! LABOR ,«t*combined oft ro rs. Lifted Time.Call for Deal Thursday,July 18 Sunset Stages MN license#Bp19433 7:30 p.m.Robert Robinson,gospel/soul musician FREE ESTIMATES Darnall Amphitheater,north side of Benedicta Arts Center 320-363-4435 Lea fGuard' 6:30–7:15 p.m.FREE PICNIC at Sunset Stages at Saint Ben's Bring the family! 3850 Ridgewood Ct,St Joseph MN 56374 Get it. And forget it." Enjoy brats and all the fixings,chips and lemonade.We will also - have sno-cones and cotton candy for the kids. 4 /, o'er 1 -; y•uousckC1PW G *.P.> Remaining Sunset Stages events: '` Thursday,July 11,7:30 p.m.–Nachito Herrera Trio i Jig ' the Vagabonds Thursday,July 25,7:30 p.m.–Davina and '�� 20' FREE GU ER All Sunset Stages concerts are FREE. 1•-five olio,M•H•Wiwd•t Mk..let/Me'/�dMM.-MV+dMd,n Gi4rFills ' " " For complete information on Sunset Stag- es at Saint Ben's and the entire Fine Arts 11,• dExtended Wane COLLEGE OF Programming line-up,go to: Saint Benedict r i www.csbsju.edu finearts .._. ..A.��y ( �� *Qu BY . ACfint Of CUiY diet I 1 fl inmate than 25 bovdons throughout MN 1/Quality Materials L' J RENT.11O-AWN MORE CONCERT FUN FOR THE FAMILY! mawirr 7 I C —Immo MUSIC IN THE GARDENS Free concert at Munsinger Gardens Sundays at 3 PM. Also •sheds 'Cabins 5%�:� featuring rootbeer floats for$1! . Christina Seaborn Trio Sunday,July 28th at 3 PM •Garages i I I : Monday Night Jazz Sunday,August 11th at 3 PM •lofted Barns S The Pachanga Society Sunday,August 25 at 3 PM 'Custom Designs WWWGrm EWBUIIdingS•cOm . Visit www.munsingerclemens.com for the latest info All Types Of Trailers A SUMMERTIME BY GEORGE Dock Systems Free concerts at Lake George. Listings including food and fisftHouses '� events for the kids at www.summertimebygeorge.com. Boat Lifts g8PORTTR*UREvents are scheduled Wednesdays from 5-9 PM. Rocket Club,July 27th "Wit 4m4* Vita r # OP Kurt Jorgenson Band,July 24th Davina&the Vagabonds,July 31st The Receders, August 7th Nit (Wt. FA& �G y �+330 tit!! 320-36► GB Leighton and Art Faire event August 14th, 1-9 PM 1 9 SE 17th Ave•St Joseph MN Boogie Wonderland,August 21st GRILLING SAFETY TIPS Fabulous Armadilos Wednesday,August 28th •Propane and charcoal BBQ grills should only be used outdoors. •The grill should be placed well away from the home,deck railings and out from under eaves and overhanging branches. — •Keep children and pets away from the grill area. •Keep your grill clean by removing grease/fat buildup from the grills and in trays below the grill. Mlii •Never leave your grill unattended. Charcoal Grills 1C. _ *J •Charcoal chimney starters allow you to start the charcoal using newspapers as a fuel. •If you use a starter fluid, use only charcoal starter fluid. Never add other flammable liquids to the fire. 1 1\ 0, •Keep charcoal fluid out of the reach of children&away from heat sources. s� •There are also electric charcoal starters which do not use fire. •When you are finished grilling,cool coals completely cool before disposing in a metal container. Propane Grills •Check the gas tank hose for leaks before using it for the first time each year. Apply a light soap&water solution to the hose. A propane leak will release bubbles, If your grill has a gas leak, by smell or the soapy bubble test, and there is no flame,turn off the gas tank&grill. If the leak stops,get the grill ser- viced by a professional before using it again. If the leak does not stop, call the fire department. If you smell gas while cooking, immediately get away from the grill&call the fire department. Do not move the grill.