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2021 BUDGET • SNOW & ICE CONTROL • RENTAL HOUSING LICENSE
Le Petit
Canadien
a publication of the
City of Little Canada
COOKIES WITH SANTA NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
CANCELED
The General Election was held on Tuesday, November 3, and included
The annual Cookies with Santa the Mayor and two City Council positions for the City of Little Canada.
event has been canceled due to Mayor John Keis ran unopposed, however, there were three candidates
Governor Walz’s Executive order. for the two City Council positions. Incumbent Mike McGraw, initially
We look forward to the event in elected in 2008, was re-elected to his fourth 4-year term. He will
December 2021! be joining Council Member-Elect Teresa Miller on the City Council in
January.
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WINTER PARKING
Parking is prohibited on City TAKE THE SURVEY!
streets between 2 AM and 6 AM,
Make your voice heard. The City is developing a new Master Plan for
from November 1 until April 1.
Pioneer Park! As a part of that process, the City along with the Resilient
More information on page 6.
Communities Project Team has developed a survey for Little Canada
Residents, asking for their input on
Pioneer Park. The results from this
CITY HALL CLOSED survey will directly impact the City’s
plans for the future of Pioneer Park. As
Beginning December 1, City Hall a community park, we want to make
will be closed to the public. City sure that it is serving the needs of our
staff will be available by phone, residents.
email, or by appointment.
Please fill out the online survey and
City Hall will be closed Thursday, you could win a knit hat, sweatshirt, or
December 24, and Friday, a gift card to a local business. Survey
December 25 for the Christmas deadline is December 11.
Holiday, and Friday, January 1
for the New Year Holiday. English Survey:
https://cityof.lc/Survey
Spanish Survey:
DECEMBER 2020 - JANUARY 2021 https://cityof.lc/SurveySpanish
www.littlecanadamn.org Hmong Survey:
https://cityof.lc/SurveyHmong
NOVEMBER 3 GENERAL ELECTION RESULTS
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The City Council will be saying goodbye to long-time member Rick Montour who was
initially elected in 2000 and served five terms on the City Council. Before serving on
the Council, Rick was a member of the Planning Commission from 1996-2000. Rick
also represents the City on the North Suburban Communications Commission. We
would like to thank Rick for his many years of dedicated service to the City of Little
Canada!
Little Canada had a large turnout with 6,028 residents voting. That is an 84.4%
voter turnout for the November 3 General Election. Election Day ran very smoothly
with the help of 58 Election Judges working in three polling places. Thanks to all Council Member
of the Election Judges who worked in Little Canada during both the Primary and Rick Montour
General Elections!!
2020 General Election had 6,028 Little Canada voters.
• 6,662 registered voters at 7 AM on November 3
• 484 new voters registered on Election Day
• 2,348 voted on Election Day
• 3,680 voted before Election Day (# of accepted ballots)
Detailed election results for all Minnesota races can be found on the Member-Elect
MNVotes.org website. Teresa Miller
Mayor Council Member
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Congratulations!
In November 2020, Steve Anderson
and Reilly Keenan completed their one
year probationary period and are now
full members of the Little Canada Fire
Department. During the probationary
period, candidates must pass rigorous
training and testing. Congratulations and
thank you for your commitment to serve
your community.
2 | LePetit Canadien Steve Anderson Reilly Keenan
2021 BUDGET & PROPERTY TAX LEVY DOG REMINDER
The Council adopted the 2020 preliminary levy at the City Council Dogs are not permitted to run
meeting on September 25. The preliminary levy was certified at at large in city parks. Dogs
$3,606,186 which is an increase of 3.5% over 2020. As in previous must be on a leash and under
years, the final levy can be lowered from the preliminary certified the owner’s control at all times.
levy, but it cannot be increased. Owners must pick up dog
excrement and properly dispose
The Ramsey County truth-in-taxation notices were mailed to all of it in waste receptacles.
property owners in November. This notice provides property tax
estimates, compares the 2020 property tax bill to the proposed
2021 property tax bill, and includes tax amounts for the city, school
district, and county. The notice also includes the dates and times
for public meetings. As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, there
will be both in-person and virtual options to participate in these
meetings.
To learn about the City’s preliminary levy and budget, please
visit the City’s website under Departments/Finance/City Budget TOYS FOR TOTS &
& CIP or contact the Finance Director at 651-766-4035 or ONE WARM COAT
brenda.malinowski@littlecanadamn.org. DONATIONS
The final levy and budget will be adopted by the City Council at its City Hall will be a Toys for Tots
meeting on December 16. and One Warm Coat collection
site this holiday season. Drop off
How Tax Dollars are Divided donations in the City Hall main
entrance from November 30 –
December 11 during business
hours. Toys for Tots donations
must be a new, unwrapped
toy, book, or other gift. Stuffed
animals need to have the original
tag attached. One Warm Coat
donations can be new or good
condition. Infant, youth, and
43c 28c 21c 8c adult items are all accepted.
County School City Other
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
THANK YOU COMMISSIONERS FROM THE CANADIAN
DAYS COMMITTEE
The City would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the out-going
Commissioners, Nicole Westadt from the Planning Commission As 2020 comes to an end, we
and Sharen Darling from the Parks and Recreation Commission. pause to wish you a happy
holiday season and a new year
We thank you for your time, dedication, service to the community, of peace and good health. We
and support that you have provided the City over the years and look forward to bringing the
we are grateful for your insight and recommendations towards 2021 Canadian Days festival to
making the City the best it can be! you July 30-August 1.
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Recreation
DUE TO COVID-19, DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. IF A PROGRAM IS
CANCELED, A FULL REFUND WILL BE ISSUED. CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR UPDATES.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES
Ice Skating Lessons
This instructional course allows children to learn ice skating basics on an outdoor rink. Beginners
welcome! Participants will receive a Little Canada stocking hat. Participants should bring their own
skates.
$40 Residents / $45 Non-residents
January 9 - February 6, 2021
Age 6-10, 10 -10:45 AM
Parks & Recreation
Catalog
Age 3-5, 11 - 11:45 AM
Fire Barns Skating Rink https://cityof.lc/RecCatalog
440 Little Canada Road East, Little Canada, MN 55117
Take Home Elf Craft
Need a fun holiday craft or present? This elf ornament is a perfect activity for kids.
Order the craft kit on the Parks & Recreation Catalog. Follow the instructions to make
an elf ornament to hang on your Christmas tree. Assembly required. Age 8+ with adult
supervision. Available December 1 - 20 for $5.
ADULT ACTIVITIES
Home Composting
Learn the science behind and the benefits of home
composting, including information on different composting
methods, recommended compostable materials, and common
uses of compost around the yard and garden. Participants will
receive a free at-home composting bin. The class will be held
via Zoom. Register on the Parks & Recreation Catalog and you
will be emailed a sign-up link.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 6:30 - 7:30 PM $3
Planning a Boundary Waters Trip
Have you heard about the Boundary Waters but do not
know how to plan a trip of your own? This course will cover
the basics of the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness,
including how to plan your canoe or hiking trip, booking a
permit, equipment needs, and safety considerations. More
information and sign-up on the Parks & Recreation Catalog.
Thursday, January 28, 2021 6 - 7:30 PM $3
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Recycling
CHRISTMAS TREE DISPOSAL OPTIONS
Ramsey County yard waste sites are open on weekends during the winter, and they’re free for
residents. Four of the sites accept trees and shrubs, which include Christmas trees and spruce top
arrangements. Please remove all decorations, lights, tinsel, and tree bags before dropping off.
Flocked trees and wire wreaths and garland are not accepted and should be placed in the trash. Visit
RamseyRecycles.com/AtoZ or call 651-633-EASY (3279) for more information.
For residents who have a recycling account with the City, you can schedule to have your live Christmas
tree picked up at the curb for free during the first two weeks of January. If you have an artificial Christmas
tree you no longer want, you can donate it or have it removed as part of the City’s bulky program.
Residents with a recycling account with the City can have up to 3 bulky items removed each calendar year
at no extra cost. Please call 651-766-4038 to schedule the removal of your live or artificial Christmas tree.
RECYCLE YOUR STRING LIGHTS
Did you know that each year, Ramsey County collects over 5,000 pounds of string lights and cords for
recycling? If you have strands of lights or cords that don’t work, please don’t put them in your recycling
cart or recycling dumpster. They can get tangled in the sorting machines at the recycling facility.
Instead, bring them to Ramsey County’s year-round household hazardous waste collection site located at 5
Empire Drive in Saint Paul, where they will be transported in bulk to a local recycler that will recycle them.
All types of string lights and cords are accepted. Please remove battery packs or attached electronics/
appliances before drop-off.
TEST YOUR HOME FOR RADON FOR ONLY $2! AUTO PAY
Winter is the best time to test your home for radon. You can UTILITY BILLS
purchase test kits from Ramsey County for only $2! Did you know Did you know the City offers
that two in five homes tested in Minnesota have radon levels that an Auto Pay option for your
could pose a major health risk? Radon is a colorless, odorless, utility bills? This optional
radioactive gas and is the second leading cause of lung cancer payment program allows
behind smoking. It can enter your home through the foundation you to pay the full balance
and floor-wall joints. Call Ramsey County’s Environmental Health of your utility bill each
office at 651-266-1199 for more information and to request a test quarter from your checking
kit or go to ramseycounty.us/radon. or savings accounts without
any added fees. When you
enroll in this automatic
payment program, you
will still receive a printed
quarterly invoice for your
records. However, no action
will be required on your part.
To sign up for Auto Pay, fill
out the form, attach a voided
check or savings deposit slip,
and return it to City Hall.
The form can be found at
cityof.lc/AutoPayForm.
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Public Works SNOW AND ICE CONTROL Winter means snow and ice and that means plow trucks will be out de-icing and plowing the City’s 30 centerline miles of streets, 50 cul-de-sacs, city-owned parking lots, sidewalks, paths, and trails. The City’s snow plowing policy is to plow streets after any snowfall event of two inches or more. For accumulations less than two inches a decision is made based on road conditions and the weather forecast. On occasion, the best policy is to plow a one-inch snowfall if the forecast calls for extremely cold conditions that could freeze the snow and cause rough and unsafe driving conditions. Salt is spread on roads when plowing is not necessary and also as part of normal plowing procedures. Salt takes time to activate, particularly in extremely cold temperatures, so do not assume it is safe to brake quickly just because there is salt at an intersection. Please exercise caution on icy roads. There are times when the low temperature and lack of sun results in salt not working on the ice and the roads remaining in poor condition. City crews will do their best to scrape the roads but they can’t always get them clean. Clearing Snow at Home Please do not plow, blow, or shovel snow across the street or back into the street. This snow hardens and causes unsafe driving conditions. If you hire a contractor to plow your snow please remind them not to plow snow across the street. All snow should be kept on the property it is cleared from. It is illegal under state statute to deposit snow on another resident’s property and also not very neighborly. Each resident is responsible for their runoff, including snow, and cannot direct it onto another resident’s property. Any resident found to have dumped snow on another resident’s property without consent will be required to remove the snow and is subject to a citation. The City does the best it can to minimize the snow left in driveways but it is a necessary evil in plowing streets, cul-de-sacs, and sidewalks. Pile snow downstream of your driveway to help minimize the amount of snow left at the end. Mailboxes Please keep the area free of snow around your mailbox. As the snow piles up it becomes more difficult to plow in front of mailboxes, the snow keeps piling further out from the mailbox, and the mail carrier cannot reach the box to deliver the mail. The large amount of snow in front of mailboxes also makes the boxes more susceptible to breaking. It is each resident’s responsibility to keep their mailbox clear so the mail can be safely delivered. If your mailbox is physically hit and damaged or knocked down by a plow truck the City will replace the mailbox with a temporary one until the ground thaws and then a new post and box will be installed up to a value within reason for a mailbox. If the snow plowed by a plow truck knocks over the mailbox the City is not responsible for the repair of the mailbox due to the post being unfit for winter conditions. Plow Trucks Please stay back when driving behind the plow trucks. It is very difficult for the operators to see other vehicles and they can activate the salt spreader at any time, which could damage a vehicle driving too close to the truck. Also, do not allow children to play in the snow piles at the end of driveways or alongside the road. With your cooperation, Public Works can be more efficient and have the roads cleared in very little time. If you have any questions regarding the City’s snow plowing procedures please call or email the Public Works Director at 651-766-4049 or bill.dircks@littlecanadamn.org. 6 | LePetit Canadien
CLEARING SNOW AROUND FIRE HYDRANTS
The Fire Department and Public Works Department are
asking residents for their assistance in clearing snow from
around fire hydrants in their neighborhoods.
Large amounts of snow accumulation combined with the
after-effects of plowing roads and parking lots can leave
many local fire hydrants partially or completely buried in
snow. This creates a challenge for firefighters responding to
emergencies. Critical minutes can be lost if firefighters must
clear away snow to gain access to the water provided by fire
hydrants.
Please help out by clearing away at least three feet of
snow on all sides of the hydrant and an access point to the
hydrant from the road if you are physically able to do so. If
you need assistance please call 651-766-4049.
WINTER PARKING POLICY
Parking is prohibited on City streets between 2 AM and 6 AM, from November 1 until April 1. The
Ramsey County Sheriff’s Department tickets illegally parked cars during these winter parking restrictions
as well as snow emergencies. Failure to move the vehicle could result in the vehicle being towed. Please
remember that vehicles must be parked in a driveway or garage and cannot be parked in yards or other
areas of a property.
STREETLIGHT OUTAGES
If you see a streetlight that is out or malfunctioning in any way please call Xcel Energy’s streetlight outage
line, 1-800-960-6235, or report it online at xcelenergy.com. You can also call City Hall at 651-766-4029
to report streetlight issues. Once the outage is reported Xcel usually has the light repaired within two or
three days. You should also call Xcel Energy or City Hall if you see tennis shoes or other objects draped on
power lines or any other utility lines.
Winter Safety Reminders
Home DRIVING
• Never use your oven to heat your • Keep your gas tank at least half full to
home. avoid gas line freeze-up.
• Keep portable heaters three feet from • Never warm up a vehicle in an enclosed
anything flammable. Turn them off area, such as a garage.
before going to sleep.
• Clear all snow and ice from all windows
• Be aware of package theft this holiday before driving.
season.
• Do not use cruise control when driving on
any slippery surface (wet, ice, sand).
• Leave extra space between vehicles while
driving.
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City of Little Canada PRSRT STD
Office Hours | M-F 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
515 Little Canada Road East U.S. POSTAGE PAID Ph 651-766-4029 | Fax 651-766-4048
Twin Cities, MN
Little Canada, MN 55117-1600 Permit No. 32324 www.littlecanadamn.org
MAYOR JOHN KEIS
651-482-8774 | john.keis@littlecanadamn.org
COUNCIL MEMBER RICK MONTOUR
651-482-8180 | rick.montour@littlecanadamn.org
COUNCIL MEMBER MICHAEL MCGRAW
651-483-3339 | michael.mcgraw@littlecanadamn.org
COUNCIL MEMBER TOM FISCHER
ECR WSS 651-489-5585 | tom.fischer@littlecanadamn.org
Postal Customer COUNCIL MEMBER CHRISTIAN TORKELSON
651-395-0983 | christian.torkelson@littlecanadamn.org
Bryce Shearen, Editor
bryce.shearen@littlecanadamn.org
Le Petit Canadien is published bimonthly and is printed on
recycled paper with agri-based ink. Each issue is paid for in
part by the State of Minnesota S.C.O.R.E. Fund and Ramsey
County.
RENTAL HOUSING LICENSE PROGRAM KNIT HATS
If you own a residential property in Little Canada and want Are you looking for a great
to operate it as a rental property, a rental housing license is holiday gift? Little Canada
required. A license and inspection are required for single-family knit hats return for the 2020
homes, townhomes, and condominiums as well as multi-family winter season. Pick yours up
properties such as fourplexes and apartments. The rental at City Hall. Hats are $20.
licensing program is designed to ensure that housing units meet
appropriate code requirements and to confirm that there are
adequate tenant screening/management procedures to minimize
problem tenant issues.
The City Council has instituted penalties under our rental licensing
program for those property owners who fail to obtain a license.
Unlicensed properties found to have rental units will subject
the property owner to double fees, misdemeanor citations,
and possible injunctive action to ensure compliance. If you
own or manage a rental property, please contact City Hall at
651-766-4029, or go to https://cityof.lc/RentalHousing NYFS
to start your application process or have your questions
answered. Northeast Youth & Family
Services’ Senior Chore
program is looking for adult
workers to help seniors with
SKATING RINK HOURS outdoor chores this winter.
Due to COVID-19 check the City website or follow the city on Workers can earn $15/hour.
Facebook for up-to-date rink hours.
For more information, please
contact Madelyn Murray,
Senior Chore Coordinator, at
RINK #1: RINK #2:
651-308-3490 or
430 Little Canada Road East 60 Demont Avenue East
madelyn@nyfs.org.
Monday-Friday: 4-9 PM Monday: Closed
Saturday: 10 AM - 9 PM Tuesday-Friday: 5-9 PM BOOYA
Sunday: 12-9 PM Saturday: 12-9 PM Follow the Little Canada Fire
Department Facebook Page at
Sunday: 12-9 PM
www.facebook.com/LCFDMN
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