Update from Commissioner McGuire - June 10, 2016
Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 06/10/2016 04:02 PM CDT
Ramsey County LaunchesNew Gun Safety InitiativeThis initiative encourages gun owners to prevent accidental shootings by securing their firearms with free gun locks available at community locations. Just a few minutes of prevention can save a lifetime of regrets.
Beginning in June 2016, Ramsey County and its partners are providing free cable gun locks while supplies last at the following locations:
Please call ahead for availability and ask staff for assistance to receive your free cable gun lock. Do not bring your firearm to the above distribution sites. Ramsey County under heat and air pollution advisories June 10Ramsey County is currently under heat and air pollution advisories, which means hot temperatures, high humidity and ozone concentrations could create dangerous situations for the public. Residents should check on relatives, neighbors, seniors and others with health conditions that are vulnerable to extreme heat, to make sure they are staying hydrated and safe. Health and safety tipsTips for staying safe and healthy during high temperatures are available on the Extreme Heat page. Tips for staying safe during periods of poor air quality are available from Be Air Aware. Cooling spaces in Ramsey County
2016 Community FestivalsSummer is officially here and that means it is time for the wonderful community festivals around District 2! I look forward to seeing everyone at these over the upcoming months!
Falcon Heights-Lauderdale Lions Club Bike DriveDo you have an unused bicycle that is gathering dust and taking up space in your garage or storage area? Donate it to Cycles for Change where it will be refurbished and put in the hands of someone who will use it. The Falcon Heights-Lauderdale Lions Club, in conjunction with Cycles for Change, is holding a bike drive on Saturday, June 11, 2016. Drop off time is 10:00 a.m - 1:00 p.m, at the Falcon Heights City Hall parking lot. Cycles for Change (www.cyclesforchange.org) is a non-profit community bike shop located in the Frogtown area of St. Paul. Even bikes beyond repair will stripped of usable parts and recycled in a responsible manner! Quiet Zones to Take Effect on June 15thAfter a long and cumbersome process, train horns will sound no more at any of the six at-grade railroad crossings in Little Canada effective 12:01 AM on Wednesday, June 15. The crossings involved include County Road B, County Road B2, Demont Avenue, Little Canada Road, South Owasso Boulevard, and Woodlyn Avenue. Canadian Pacific Railroad has completed all necessary signal work at each crossing and the City has provided the required 21-day notice to the Federal Railroad Administration and other interested parties to finalize the Quiet Zone enactment process. Two additional crossings in Shoreview (Jerrold Avenue and North Owasso Boulevard) will also be part of the overall Quiet Zone on this date. If you have concerns/questions you would like to address with Canadian Pacific, you may call their Community Connection Line at 1-800-766-7912. This phone service is available 24 hours per day. Water RestrictionsSome of our communities have summer water use restrictions. Here are the current restrictions in place: New Brighton: Odd/even watering ban. Residents of even numbered homes may water only on even numbered days of the month. Residents of odd numbered homes may water only on odd numbered days of the month. St. Anthony: Splash Pads closed. No watering 11:00 am - 6:00 pm. Odd/Even watering Mounds View: Tier #1 Restrictions: Odd/Even (automatically begins May 1) All properties with addresses ending with an odd number (7501, 5207, etc.) may water on odd numbered calendar days (June 11, September 3, etc.) and all properties ending with an even number (2642, 7258, etc.) may water on even numbered calendar days (June 12, September 4, etc.). COUNTY ROAD H CONSTRUCTION TO BEGIN
Ramsey County will begin reconstruction of the County Road H interchange at Interstate 35W. The project will begin west of the County Road H/Old Highway 8 intersection and ends in Arden Hills at the site of the former Twin Cities Army Ammunitions Plant (TCAAP).The project will enhance safety and mobility for motorists as well as pedestrians and bicyclists as traffic continues to grow in the area.
Improvements include a new, wider bridge over the interstate with two traffic lanes in each direction as well as a multi-use path providing connectivity for users of the Rice Creek North Regional Trail. The intersection of County Road H and Highway 10 will also be completely reconstructed with a raised center median on County Road H, additional turn lanes, and a new traffic signal. Both I-35W ramp intersections with County Road H will include roundabouts. With more than 2,000 roundabouts already in use nationwide, this type of intersection traffic control has proven to reduce traffic delays and improve safety. For more information, visit the Minnesota Department of Transportation’s website on roundabouts.
The project will improve access to Rice Creek Commons. Ramsey County and the City of Arden Hills are in the process of selecting a master developer for the site and will begin the construction of site infrastructure improvements in 2017.The County Road H and Highway 10 intersection will be mostly open to through traffic on Highway 10 during construction, although some closures will be necessary. Improvements on County Road H, including the bridge over I-35W, will be complete by the end of 2016. Other work adjacent to I-35W will extend into the summer of 2017. Construction updates will be provided on the county’s website and MnDOT for the project. Upcoming Events Around District 2 June 10 - Roll-In Movies @ the OVAL : "Minions" June 11 - Summer Reading Program Kickoff June 16 - Lauderdale Farmer's Market, 4:00 - 7:00 pm. June 18 - Rice Creek Boat Club Olympic Day June 27 - Rosefest Parade June 23 - Chandler Place Ice Cream Social June 23 - Taste of Rosefest August 2 - Night to Unite |
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