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North Saint Paul -- Page 2 of 4 The City is governed by the Council Manager "Plan 8ft form of government. Under this plan, alllegislativl policy making powers are vested in the Council consisting of a Mayor, elected for a 4-year term, and fou Members, elected for 4-year terms. These officers are elected at large, and any qualified voter residing j is eligible to hold office. A professional City Manager is responsible for administration of all policies and instructions of the City and for the direction of an expert municipal staff of 64 persons. The city is protected and served by a full-time police force of 16 officers and a 33-member volunteer Fin Department, which is fully accredited by the Fire Underwriters Grading Bureau. Ambulance service is pr, State certified ambulance and attendants. All of these dedicated employees maintain City services at the highest possible level. The Council may create boards and commissions to advise the Manager with respect to any municipal fL to investigate any subject of interest to the City, It has been the custom to designate individual membl Council as representatives on these advisory boards, These Council Members work directly with the City toward seeking a solution of problems which arise in their special fields. In matters of purely local concern, the Council is empowered to act freely, providing there is no violatior and Federal laws. Thus, the City may levy taxes for its own needs within limits established by State law, issue bonds for any lawful purpose, North St. Paul is served by the Ramsey County Municipal Court system presided over by elected judges, appointed staff. The City maintains and operates its own electric distribution system providing service at rates comparab paid in neighboring communities with the added plus of providing surplus funds to help support other governmental services. Five deep wells provide the City with a pure and natural source of water. Fire pI reserve, is provided by two elevated storage tanks. The City has contracts with the Metro Sewer Board provide for the treatment and conveyance of its sewage. In an effort to reduce costs and provide more services, the City of North St. Paul has entered into a lon~ agreement with BFI, to provide all collection services for the entire City. We have a single hauler providing same day service for all collections. Recycling will be in a two-sort sy~ papers and corrigated cardboard in one group, and all glass, cans and plastic in another. Recycling madl If you are a new resident and do not have a recycling bin, you may pick one up at the North St. Paul Co Center, Proof of residency is required, Do not mix yard waste with rubbish, You may choose unlimited yard waste pick-up from April through N for an additional monthly fee, For your convenience, Christmas trees will be collected by BFI the first two full weeks of January, PleaSE curb. Who Do I Call? Call SFI: 651-455-8634 . To schedule collection of bulky goods. . For missed collection or other service problems. Call The City Offices: 651-747-2400 . To receive a new container or to change service level. . For questions regarding service setup. For questions related to your garbage billing. WINTER PARKING REGULATIONS . No Parking - 1:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. It is illegal for any vehicle, trailer, or implement to be parked on any street or alley between the hours ( a.m. and 7:00 a.m. from November 1st through March 31st. . No Parking - two (2) or more inches of snow, http://www.ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us/index.asp?Type=B __ BASIC&SEC={ 67E5DOC6-EC... 02/22/2005