April 2022 newsletter: 2022 roadwork projects, property tax valuations, COVID-19 updates

Ramsey County, Minnesota sent this bulletin at 04/01/2022 07:00 AM CDT

April 2022 Newsletter

- 2022 roadwork projects.
- Property tax statements and valuations.
- COVID-19 updates.
- Severe Weather Awareness Week.
- Summer hiring.
- Yard waste sites begin new hours.
- Update for Service Center - Downtown Saint Paul.
- Advisory councils.
- Upcoming events.
- In the news.

2022 road construction season begins soon

public works employees repairing section of road

Ramsey County Public Works will lead and participate in dozens of construction and maintenance projects during 2022.

Major projects include reconstructing portions of Cleveland Avenue in Saint Paul and Falcon Heights, Lexington Avenue in Arden Hills and Shoreview, and South Shore Boulevard in White Bear Lake. Lexington Parkway will also be extended south to connect to Shepard Road.

Learn about planned projects

Report potholes

Public Works is responsible for maintaining the 300 miles of Ramsey County roads, including pothole repair. If you see a pothole, please report it so our Public Works team can repair it quickly.

Open book meetings set for 2022 property valuations

Annual property valuation notices were mailed in mid-March. Many questions or concerns about property valuation can be answered over the phone during our open book meetings.

Please review your valuation notice carefully. If you believe there is an error, now is the time to appeal or question your classification or valuation.

Learn about the appeals process

Understanding your statements

A short video is available to help you better understand your property tax and value statements:

Are you eligible for a property tax refund?

Minnesota homeowners and renters may qualify for one or more state property tax refunds. Eligibility requirements change each year, so even if you haven’t qualified in the past you may this year.

Visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue for refund information

COVID-19 updates

New COVID-19 Trusted Community Connectors announced

Ramsey County is partnering with several trusted community agencies to connect residents with accurate, culturally appropriate information about the COVID-19 vaccine and opportunities to get vaccinated.

Trusted Community Connectors help community members understand truthful information about the COVID-19 vaccine. Contact a Connector for free if you have questions or concerns about the vaccine or need help getting the vaccine.

Learn more and contact a Connector

Free at-home COVID-19 tests

Minnesotans are now able to order two test kits (each test kit contains two rapid antigen tests) per Minnesota home address. Available while supplies last. The tests are completely free.

Order your tests now so you have them when you need them

Need help placing an order for your at-⁠home tests? Call the Minnesota Department of Health COVID-19 hotline at 1-833-431-2053 available Monday - Friday: 9 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Severe Weather Awareness Week

Severe Weather Awareness Week is April 4-8. Prepare for severe weather season by reviewing important safety and awareness tips.

Statewide Tornado Drill Day is Thursday, April 7.
Outdoor warning sirens and NOAA alert radios will sound at 1:45 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. to allow businesses, schools and families chances to practice their severe weather sheltering plans

Now hiring for seasonal jobs

Looking for a summer job where you can gain skills and be active outside? Several seasonal opportunities are available in Parks & Recreation including golf course maintenance and lifeguards.

Learn about seasonal jobs

Yard waste sites begin seasonal hours

April means a return to seasonal yard waste hours. All sites are free and open to Ramsey County residents. A photo ID is required. Please note that dirt is no longer accepted at yard waste sites.

View yard waste hours and collection site locations

Hazardous waste collection

The free household hazardous waste mobile collection sites begin the seasonal tour of Ramsey County communities beginning Friday, April 1. Bring your used oil, string lights, fluorescent light bulbs and more for safe disposal. The mobile collection site complements the year-round site located near downtown Saint Paul.

See the mobile collection site schedule and accepted materials

Construction and entrance update for Service Center - Downtown Saint Paul

Beginning April 25, the 7th Place entrance to Metro Square will be closed due to construction. Through the fall, please access Service Center - Downtown Saint Paul from the 7th Street entrance.