WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News &Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK'S CORNER Greetings fram the at our property located at 5685 Partland, mostly Township! Just a few points for our residents to keepin mind as we head into the holiday the overall property. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday & 2022 property taxlevy & budget. At the time of this call Finance Officer Tom Kelly at 651.747.2760. the Town's 2022 operating budget to the Town Board a home valued at S175,741 to 521.38 per month on a because of safety concerns going forwand while the after a presentation from Town staf Staff will abs home valued at $390,535. For more information, visit Township considers exactly what should be done with answer any questions residents have regarding the the Town's website at www.whitebeartownship.org or HALT THE SALT - Between snowstorms & deep freezes, we often seek relief from salt to reduce the dangers of ice & snow on our driveways & sidewalks but it only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of fresh water. If TOWNSHIP FIRE HYDRANTS safety concerns require you to control ice, consider the publication the 2022 operating budget is proposed to increase 734% to $5215,376 & the property tax levy is YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE proposed to increase 15.45% to $4,904,391. Some of BUDGET SPECCIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING the reasons for the increase include a 12.31% increase to public works (road maintenance & replacementi, 7- Residents are invited to attend parks & recreation increasing 13.62%, & the Town's season. Be aware that winterlovernight parking restrictions are now in place. The Township will be conducting its annual Budget meeting on Tuesday. December 7th at Heritage Hall beginning at 7pmç all White Bear Township residents are welcome to join un, & your input is greatly appreciated & impactful. And finally, just for something to be aware of as we White Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting, debt levy for road, park & water improvement get inte the colder months of the yeat, car theft has which will be held at 7 p.m, Tuesday. December 7th at increasing $215,095 based on the current debt been on the rise in the Greater Metro area & is likely Heritage Hall located at 4200 Orter Lake Road. Similar repayment schedule. Ramsey County estimates that k seep into the operating parts of the hydrants, to go up as more cars are left running to keep warm. to the Annual Town Meeting held in March, this is a Please be observant & cautious! And as a final note, meeting of the residents, where those in attendance increased 1.90% to $301,000. Based on a tax levy of event of an emengency. after many months of consideration & consutation, will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the $4,904,391 &if your home value increased 190% you the Township decided to rase the buildings/structures 202 property tax & provide a recommendation of we will see you in Decembert WHY DO SOME OF THE HAVE BAGS ON THEM? The following simple tips to limit salt use: TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER Township covers the hydrants Shovel frst to limitamount of deicer needed with bags, mostly on Ramsey County Roads, to protect Skip the salt ifthe pavement temperature is below them from salt used to treat roadways during the 15 degrees as mest salts are not effective winter months that can cause corrosion to the exterior Use no more than one pound per 250 square feet Adding extra salt does net mean mere melting - i salt is visible on dry pavement it is no longer working the median value home market value in the Township making them difficult or imposible to open in the & will be washed away would see Township tax increase between $8.67 on ind us on Facebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP News &Views 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. CLERK'S CORNER Greetings fram the at our property located at 5685 Partland, mostly Township! Just a few points for our residents to keepin mind as we head into the holiday the overall property. Enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday & 2022 property taxlevy & budget. At the time of this call Finance Officer Tom Kelly at 651.747.2760. the Town's 2022 operating budget to the Town Board a home valued at S175,741 to 521.38 per month on a because of safety concerns going forwand while the after a presentation from Town staf Staff will abs home valued at $390,535. For more information, visit Township considers exactly what should be done with answer any questions residents have regarding the the Town's website at www.whitebeartownship.org or HALT THE SALT - Between snowstorms & deep freezes, we often seek relief from salt to reduce the dangers of ice & snow on our driveways & sidewalks but it only takes one teaspoon of salt to pollute 5 gallons of fresh water. If TOWNSHIP FIRE HYDRANTS safety concerns require you to control ice, consider the publication the 2022 operating budget is proposed to increase 734% to $5215,376 & the property tax levy is YOU ARE INVITED TO ATTEND THE proposed to increase 15.45% to $4,904,391. Some of BUDGET SPECCIAL TOWN BUDGET MEETING the reasons for the increase include a 12.31% increase to public works (road maintenance & replacementi, 7- Residents are invited to attend parks & recreation increasing 13.62%, & the Town's season. Be aware that winterlovernight parking restrictions are now in place. The Township will be conducting its annual Budget meeting on Tuesday. December 7th at Heritage Hall beginning at 7pmç all White Bear Township residents are welcome to join un, & your input is greatly appreciated & impactful. And finally, just for something to be aware of as we White Bear Township's Special Town Budget Meeting, debt levy for road, park & water improvement get inte the colder months of the yeat, car theft has which will be held at 7 p.m, Tuesday. December 7th at increasing $215,095 based on the current debt been on the rise in the Greater Metro area & is likely Heritage Hall located at 4200 Orter Lake Road. Similar repayment schedule. Ramsey County estimates that k seep into the operating parts of the hydrants, to go up as more cars are left running to keep warm. to the Annual Town Meeting held in March, this is a Please be observant & cautious! And as a final note, meeting of the residents, where those in attendance increased 1.90% to $301,000. Based on a tax levy of event of an emengency. after many months of consideration & consutation, will approve by vote the amount to be levied for the $4,904,391 &if your home value increased 190% you the Township decided to rase the buildings/structures 202 property tax & provide a recommendation of we will see you in Decembert WHY DO SOME OF THE HAVE BAGS ON THEM? The following simple tips to limit salt use: TO BE HELD ON DECEMBER Township covers the hydrants Shovel frst to limitamount of deicer needed with bags, mostly on Ramsey County Roads, to protect Skip the salt ifthe pavement temperature is below them from salt used to treat roadways during the 15 degrees as mest salts are not effective winter months that can cause corrosion to the exterior Use no more than one pound per 250 square feet Adding extra salt does net mean mere melting - i salt is visible on dry pavement it is no longer working the median value home market value in the Township making them difficult or imposible to open in the & will be washed away would see Township tax increase between $8.67 on ind us on Facebook Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110