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Home My WebLink About2013 [11] Nov Newsletter In the Know in St. Joseph November 2013 PARK SHELTERS Contact Information: Please remthat all SIDEWALK MAINTENANCE CAMPGROUND snow, ice, dirt and rubbish must be removed from Mayor Rick Schultz sidewalks adjacent to your property within 24 COMPOST AREA 326—7th Ave SE St. Joseph MN 56374 hours after the same has been deposited. Proper- 320-260-0393 ties not in conformance after this time period are reservations for PARK SHELTER rschultz@cityofstjoseph.com subject to removal of those items by the City, and 2014 will begin at 8 AM THUR JAN the cost of removal assessed to the property owner . 2, 2014 Councilor Dale Wick (s). COMPOST AREA CLOSING SOON , 1211 Dale Street East re-opening in spring. Seasonal per- St. Joseph MN 56374 Remember that park- PARKING RESTRICTIONS mits for 2014 will be available for 320-363-0221 ing is prohibited on City streets from November 1st purchase at the City Offices April dwick@cityofstjoseph.com to April 1st between the hours of 2 AM and 7 AM. 1st. In the event that you have visitors and need to leave a Councilor Renee Symanietz car parked on the street, please contact the Police 354—4th Avenue SE Department at 320.363.8250. Temporary permission St. Joseph MN 56374 may be granted unless a snow event occurs. (320) 980-1461 rsymanietz@cityofstjoseph.com We appreciate your help in BOARDS & COMMISSIONS FIRE HYDRANTS keeping the hydrant in your neighborhood free of Councilor Steve Frank The City annually seeks applicants for 606 Birch Street West snow to help provide quick identification and ac- membership to the St. Joseph MN 56374 cess in the event of a fire. PLANNING COMMISSION & PARK BOARD (320) 493-0311 Applications are available at the City Residents are responsible for remov- MAILBOXES stephenfrank17@gmail.com Offices and online at ing snow around their mailbox to avoid delay in www.cityofstjoseph.com. Completed applications will be accepted until mail delivery. Councilor Bob Loso 4:30 PM December 20, 2013. 301 Birch Street West Place REFUSE & RECYCLING CONTAINERS St. Joseph MN 56374 these at the edge of the driveway for collection dur- (320) 363-8703 WINTER DRIVING TIPS ing snow season to allow plows to remove snow to bloso@cityofstjoseph.com Winter driving conditions make it the curb. necessary to remain alert to pedestrian Administrator Judy Weyrens traffic as well as changing road PO Box 668 conditions. St. Joseph MN 56374 * Allow extra time for travel (320) 363-7201 HOLIDAY REFUSE & * Replace windshield wipers as needed jweyrens@cityofstjoseph.com * Check your tires for pressure & tread TREE COLLECTION * Equip vehicles with snow brush/scraper Due to the Xmas holiday, refuse will be col- Police Chief Joel Klein * Place a winter emergency kit in your vehicles PO Box 268 FRIDAY DEC 27TH lected on St. Joseph MN 56374 Holiday trees will be collected curbside on (320) 363-8250 THURSDAYS JAN 2ND & 9TH . jklein@cityofstjoseph.com No decora?ons, bags or stands. HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING Public Works Terry Thene Join in the festivities on the patio at PO Box 668 If you are having difficulty paying your heating Bello Cucina, (corner of College Ave St. Joseph MN 56374 and/or electric bill we encourage you to contact & Minnesota St), (320) 363-7201 TRI-COUNTY ACTION PROGRAM, INC tthene@cityoftjoseph.com FRIDAY DECEMBER 6th at 6 PM 1210 23RD AVE S, WAITE PARK (320) 251-1612 or WWW.TRICAP.ORG Caroling, Refreshments, Santa, Art Assistance towards a home energy bill Project & Treat Bags for the kids!  Emergency assistance with disconnection  Emergency assistance if unable to get fuel  delivered Advocating with energy-related services:  Weatherization, furnace repair/replacement & budget counseling . ARE YOU PREPARED FOR A SEWER BACKUP? Sanitary sewer line blockages are typically caused by roots, grease, or improper disposal of items. Tree roots can enter the sanitary sewer system at joints and cracks in the sewer service lines and mains. Grease can solidify in the sewer lines and restrict other waste from ﬂowing through. The lines can be blocked by disposable diapers, paper towels, feminine hygiene products, washing machine lint, or similar items that might get ﬂushed down the drain or toilet. The following items should be disposed of in your trash can, NOT in the sanitary sewer system:  Diapers  Feminine hygiene products  Dental ﬂoss  Rags or shop towels  Garage waste products: oil, grease, gasoline & an?freeze  Household waste: ashes, corrosives, glass, metals, paints, poisons or solvents  Yard waste such as sand, soil or mud If a sewer backup occurs on our property, the City request that you take the following steps:  Call the City immediately at 363-7201 during normal business hours, or 363-8250 a?er hours to report a back up. The City will help iden?fy the loca?on of the block- age. If the blockage is in the City’s main sewer line, the City will a?empt to clear the blockage.  If the blockage is determined to be in the individual ser- vice line, the property owner is responsible for schedul- ing and payment of service to clear such blockage.  No?fy your insurance agent of the backup.  Clean the en?re contaminated area in a safe manner. There are reputable companies in the area that are well versed in handling these situa?on.  Document the ac?ons taken (calls, contacts, costs) in response to the sewer backup. Are you lucky enough to have the best neighbor in town? If so we’d like to hear from you. Please email or send wri?en descrip?ons of why your neighbor is the best neighbor in town. We’d like to recognize good deeds and kind ac?ons of our ‘best’ neighbors. Include your neighbor’s name and address along with your name and contact informa?on. Email us at cityoﬃces@cityofstjoseph.com or send your informa?on to the City Oﬃces, P.O. Box 668. The St. Joseph EDA is interested in pu?ng a face on business (literally) in St. Joseph. It doesn’t ma?er if the business is an industrial, commer- cial, or home business establishment; we want to know what sets them apart. Email us your authorized photos (approved by business) showing the best of St. Joseph businesses and/or business owners. Tell us Upcoming Holiday Schedule what’s interes?ng about them. We’ll feature them on the City website and in the City newsle?er. Email your photos and comments to: The City Offices will be closed : cityoﬃces@cityofstjoseph.com Nov 28 & 29, Dec 24 & 25, Jan 1 & 20