WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA ?TOWNSHIP INTEREST YOU? If they do, come DO SOME OF THE THINGS HAPPENING IN THE calling the Township Offices or visit our website to obtain an application form. to a commission or board meeting where it all starts. Below are the days & times when the Township's various advisory commissions & boards meet: Public Safety Commission - 1st Thursday of the month @the Township Offices + Economic Development Commission-2nd Tuesday of the month @ the Township Offices News & Views Utility Commission-2nd Thursday of the month @ the Township Offices -Park Board-3rd Thursday of the month Township Offices. Planning Commission - 4th Thursday of the month @ Township Offices And of course the Town Board meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at Heritage Hall. BUILDING INSPECTOR TIPS-CONTRACT CHECKLIST: If you are thinking of doing any hiring of a contractor for a remodeling job think about this: The contract should be specific & detailed including the kinds of materials to be used & when possible brand names, colors, grades, etc., names of any subcontractors & suppliers of materials The contractor should obtain all necessary permits to insure code compliance and proper licensing of companies -Start & completion dates-delays can & do occur, but a general statement allowing for reasonable delays is a good idea . Change order clause - this is an agreement stating the contract cannot be modified without the written consent of both parties A bi-weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest, upcoming events and other timely topics. Holdback clause-this allows withholding payment until sometime after the job is completed to allow the homeowner time to inspect the job Cleanup- this could be included in the contract especially if a project is likely to create debris Ice Skating Rinks Are Open, Weather Permitting The Township's Public Works Department is maintaining ice skating rinks at the following parks: Eagle Park, Mead Park, Red Pine Park, Brandlwood Park and Glider Park. Rink conditions vary with the weather. Please note: The medicine drop box located at the Maplewood Police Department will permanently close on Feb. 1, 2023. GUN LOCKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT -The Sheriff's Department is encouraging gun owners to prevent accidental shootings by securing their firearms with free gun locks available at community locations. Just a few minutes of prevention can save a lifetime of regrets. Keep gun unloaded when not in use. -Lock ammunition in a separate location. -Use a trigger or cable lock. -Place gun in safe or lock box. DISPOSE OF UNWANTED MEDICINES SAFELY-Dispose of unwanted, expired and unused medicines for free at one of six public drop boxes in Ramsey County, the closest being at the White Bear Lake Public Safety Department, 4701 Highway 61, the drop box What's February 9-National Pizza Day located inside building. Safe disposal of unwanted medicine helps prevent crime, drug abuse and accidental poisoning. Not Happening February 20-Township Offices Closed February 22-President's Day flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash helps protect our environment. You can get your free gun lock at various community locations, but the closest is at the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview, 4560 Victoria Street. KLUWER PARK BOARD MEMBERS WANTED! - There are currently two vacancies on the Park Board. ABELECY This Board advises the Town Board on matters Schedule of payments-a down payment is customary, but it pertaining to the planning, maintenance and development should not be more than a modest percentage of the total job. of parks, equipment and facilities, & park events including Also a payment schedule may be set up based on the amount Township Day. Interested residents are encouraged to apply by of work done to date Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road, White Bear Township, Minnesota 55110 Find us on Facebook WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP 1858 RAMSEY COUNTY MINNESOTA ? TOWNSHIP INTEREST YOU ? If they do , come DO SOME OF THE THINGS HAPPENING IN THE calling the Township Offices or visit our website to obtain an application form . to a commission or board meeting where it all starts . Below are the days & times when the Township's various advisory commissions & boards meet : Public Safety Commission - 1st Thursday of the month @the Township Offices + Economic Development Commission - 2nd Tuesday of the month @ the Township Offices News & Views Utility Commission - 2nd Thursday of the month @ the Township Offices -Park Board - 3rd Thursday of the month Township Offices . Planning Commission - 4th Thursday of the month @ Township Offices And of course the Town Board meetings are on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month at Heritage Hall . BUILDING INSPECTOR TIPS - CONTRACT CHECKLIST : If you are thinking of doing any hiring of a contractor for a remodeling job think about this : The contract should be specific & detailed including the kinds of materials to be used & when possible brand names , colors , grades , etc. , names of any subcontractors & suppliers of materials The contractor should obtain all necessary permits to insure code compliance and proper licensing of companies -Start & completion dates - delays can & do occur , but a general statement allowing for reasonable delays is a good idea . Change order clause - this is an agreement stating the contract cannot be modified without the written consent of both parties A bi - weekly section where readers will be informed on subjects of seasonal interest , upcoming events and other timely topics . Holdback clause - this allows withholding payment until sometime after the job is completed to allow the homeowner time to inspect the job Cleanup- this could be included in the contract especially if a project is likely to create debris Ice Skating Rinks Are Open , Weather Permitting The Township's Public Works Department is maintaining ice skating rinks at the following parks : Eagle Park , Mead Park , Red Pine Park , Brandlwood Park and Glider Park . Rink conditions vary with the weather . Please note : The medicine drop box located at the Maplewood Police Department will permanently close on Feb. 1 , 2023 . GUN LOCKS ARE STILL AVAILABLE FROM THE SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT -The Sheriff's Department is encouraging gun owners to prevent accidental shootings by securing their firearms with free gun locks available at community locations . Just a few minutes of prevention can save a lifetime of regrets . Keep gun unloaded when not in use . -Lock ammunition in a separate location . -Use a trigger or cable lock . -Place gun in safe or lock box . DISPOSE OF UNWANTED MEDICINES SAFELY - Dispose of unwanted , expired and unused medicines for free at one of six public drop boxes in Ramsey County , the closest being at the White Bear Lake Public Safety Department , 4701 Highway 61 , the drop box What's February 9 - National Pizza Day located inside building . Safe disposal of unwanted medicine helps prevent crime , drug abuse and accidental poisoning . Not Happening February 20 - Township Offices Closed February 22 - President's Day flushing medicines down the drain or disposing of them in the trash helps protect our environment . You can get your free gun lock at various community locations , but the closest is at the Ramsey County Library in Shoreview , 4560 Victoria Street . KLUWER PARK BOARD MEMBERS WANTED ! - There are currently two vacancies on the Park Board . ABELECY This Board advises the Town Board on matters Schedule of payments - a down payment is customary , but it pertaining to the planning , maintenance and development should not be more than a modest percentage of the total job . of parks , equipment and facilities , & park events including Also a payment schedule may be set up based on the amount Township Day . Interested residents are encouraged to apply by of work done to date Visit www.whitebeartownship.org or call 651.747.2750 1281 Hammond Road , White Bear Township , Minnesota 55110 Find us on Facebook