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<br /> <br />Gem Lake News Page 4 of 6 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Water Testing <br /> <br />A total of seventeen households participated in <br />the first of Gem Lake's free well water testing <br />programs. The water samples were tested by the <br />Ramsey County lab and results were mailed to <br />participants in early February. <br /> <br />The City Council intends to organize another free <br />testing program later this year. The cost of this <br />test is being underwritten by the city in an effort <br />to promote ground water safety. Any resident <br />with a well is welcome to participate. (But, only <br />once a year please.) <br /> <br />New Ordinances Passed <br />If you suffer from insomnia, please stop by <br />Heritage Hall and pick up copies of the latest two <br />ordinances passed by your city council. Both <br />were based on new State statutes that required <br />the city to pass corresponding ordinances to <br />accommodate these new laws. One is an <br />ordinance that regulates what happens in any <br />public right-of-way. In a nutshell, you can't set up <br />a pup tent, store the extra stuff from garage or <br />build a gazebo in the street, or at least not <br />without a permit. The other ordinance deals with <br />traffic citations and sets up a system for cities to <br />hold hearings on the citations instead of citizens <br />having to go through the District Court if they <br />want to challenge a ticket. If you like reading <br />instruction manuals, you will enjoy digesting <br />these new ordinances. Enough said. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />The 2010 Census Process Begins Shortly <br /> <br />Sometime in March you will be receiving your <br />2010 Census Form. It is being advertised as one <br />of the shortest forms in history, or "10 questions <br />in 10 minutes," according to 2010.census.gov/ <br /> <br />Each question helps determine how more than <br />$400 Billion in federal funds will be allocated to <br />communities across the country. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />City News Page <br /> <br />April 1 has been designated as National <br />Census Day. It is also the due date for the <br />forms. If you don't complete it and return it <br />in a timely manner a census taker will visit <br />you and obtain the necessary information. <br />According to the law, the Census Bureau <br />delivers population information to the <br />president in December for apportionment. <br />In March of 2011, the bureau delivers <br />redistricting information to the states. <br /> <br />Future Events <br /> <br />Back by popular demand!! Sometime this <br />year the city will sponsor another CPR <br />class, which will be free to Gem Lake <br />residents. Also, sometime in late April or <br />early May, there will be a second annual <br />City Clean Up Day. It is hoped that this <br />year's hot dog lunch, following the clean-up <br />will not be rained, out as it was last year. <br />Stay tuned to your newsletter for more <br />information on dates and details. <br /> <br />Recycling Bin Reminder <br /> <br />If you are not going to be using your <br />recycling bin for an extended period of time <br />during the winter months, notify Jean <br />Reiter at Heritage Hall. <br /> <br />She will suspend service for the required <br />period so Gem Lake does not have to pay <br />for the recycling pick up while you are <br />gone. You can let her know when you wish <br />service to be resumed and she will take <br />care of it. See page 6 for contact <br />information. <br />