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Inside Speed Limit Hearing on June 27th Garage Sale Information Parks and Recreation Upcoming Summer Events 2021 Drinking Water Report Postal Customer Arden Hills, MN . 55112-5734 ECR-WSS PRST STD U.S. Postage Paid TWIN CITIES, MN Permit #1710 6 With the summer here, many residents enjoy having recreational fires. Such fires are allowed in the Lake Johanna Fire Department district; however, the following rules apply. • The fire can be no larger than 3 feet by 3 feet, and no higher than 3 feet. • The fire must be constructed in a fire "ring" or pit at least 25 feet away from any combustible material or structure. • The wind speed must be below 10mph. • Flammable liquids or accelerant may not be used. • Any person having a recreational fire must be aware of local burning restrictions, which can be found at cityofardenhills.org/ burning-restrictions. • Any open burning is restricted to vegetative, non-polluting material that cannot be practically composted or chipped. Only clean natural wood may be burned. Treated or painted wood, plastic, rubber, leaves and grass are not allowed. • Buckets, shovels, garden hoses or a fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating must be readily available for use at recreational fires. • A person knowledgeable in the use of fire extinguishing equipment must constantly attend the fire until such fire has been completely extinguished. The fire department is authorized to require that recreational fires be immediately discontinued if it is determined that smoke emissions are offensive to occupants of surrounding property or if the fire is determined to constitute a hazardous condition. Violation of any of the above rules will result in the immediate extinguishment of the fire and potential citation with fines of $150. Visit ljfd.org/recFire for more information. Recreational Fires