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Who should you call? We can't call Ghostbusters, but in many ways City Hall staff is a lot more helpful Is the Summer Soccer"session callers are walked through the process of Numbers you need! full?" "Is there still room in the electronically paying a utility bill right af- AARP driving class?" "What ter staff explains the new cost structure for Arden Hills City Hall time does the foot clinic start?" For calculating the bill.There are also frequent 651-792-7800 answers just pick up the phone and call questions relating to trash collection and Arden Hills Library 651-792-7800,and talk with City staff the City rules for recycling. 651-628-6831 members Pam,Sherri,or Sonja. Pam has Mounds View Schools been the first line of contact for the City Pam,Sherri,Sonja and all the Arden Hills 651-636-3650 for twelve years! While Sherri and Sonja staff are ready to answer your questions or Division of Motor Vehicles are relatively new employees,they will point you in the right direction. According 651-296-6911 also be happy to assist you. to Pam,"I may not know the answer but Ramsey County Parks and Recreation I'm willing to dig around to find it!"She 651-748-2500 "That dog down the street has been bark- expects the"summer questions"will start Minnesota Division of Motor Vehicles ing for over an hour! Who should I call?" soon,such as what to do about a neighbor 651-296-6911 City staff refer such complaints to Ramsey who rakes all the grass clippings into the Minnesota Department County Non-Emergency Dispatch at 651- street;or the neighbor who refuses to cut of Natural Resources 767-0640. the grass at all;location and hours for the 651-296-6167 Ramsey County compost site;and whether "Why haven't I received my property recreational fires allowed in Arden Hills. tax statement?" This has been a frequent question this spring. Residents typically The Arden Hills website at www.ci.arden- receive their statements by March 15 but hills.mn.us is an excellent resource for as late as April 26,Ramsey County was City-related information. An increasing not certain when the statements would be number of residents are using the website mailed.Concerned residents were referred to find answers.But if you don't have Ramsey County Property Records and access to the internet or can't find the Revenue 651-266-2000. answer you're looking for,just call City Hall. Pam,Sherri,or Sonja will provide "Do I need a building permit to put in new service with a smile. Remember,City windows?" On a daily basis,the front staff moves to summer hours May 17 Elections are coming; counter personnel advise callers whether a through September 3 and will be available Judges are needed! permit is necessary for a particular project Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. and how much the permit will cost. Other to 5 p.m.and from 7:30 a.m.to 11:30 a.m. It's an election year.Here are some on Friday. dates to keep in mind: June 25—Absentee voting begins for Budget award, continued from page 4 state primary August 3—Filing opens for candidates Since Sue Iverson joined the City as now and will be submitted to the GFOA for city offices Finance Director in January 2007,the City for award consideration: August 10—State primary election has produced annual CAFR and PAFR August 17—Filing closes for city office reports for financial years 2006,2007, Creating these reports and winning these candidates and 2008 and won awards for each. The rewards are an incredible accomplishment November 2—General election CAFR for 2009 will be produced after the for a city our size,as well as a tremendous annual audit is completed(soon). step forward in financial management and If you are available on August 10 and reporting and government transparency. November 2,Arden Hills needs you to The PAFR for 2009 will be created this be an election judge! summer;it is typically*included in the July issue of this newsletter. Training is provided,and judges are compensated. The City revamped its budget reporting for 2009,and it has now won GFOA's award. For more information or an application The 2010 budget book is being created contact City Hall at 651-792-7800 or 5 visit www.ci.arden-hills.mn.us.