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i Cigarettes and Discarded Lost and Found Bicycles Embers Causing Firest Each year the Police Department takes in dozens of found bicycles.The vast From July 1,2013,through April 30, 2014,carelessly abandoned or majority are never claimed by their discarded materials have caused over$2 million in fire damage within owners. If your bicycle is missing, the Elk River fire district.The most common cause of fire was smoking contact the Police Department at materials. In each case,residents suffered an incredible loss of their home 763.635.1260 to inquire if we have it. and irreplaceable family and household items.Thankfully,we have yet to suffer a fatality due to something that is entirely preventable! Please use Be prepared to describe the bicycle care when abandondingldiscarding cigarettes and charcoals. in as much detail as possible,and preferably have the serial number To keep you and your family safe, available.We would be happy to keep the following safety tips in mind: - reunite you with your bike! • There is no such thing as a"safe"cigarette.Always dispose of a cigarette in a non-combustible ashtray. Never put an ashtray on a Garage Sale Signs sofa or chair. Used plastic food containers are not ashtrays! • Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out by soaking them in water Are garage sale signs allowed in Elk River? before throwing them away. Never assume they are out. Yes! Residents are permitted to place garage sale and other signage on • Check for areas in your home and car where cigarette butts could fall. private property with the owner's permission.Signs may not be placed in • Allow fireplace ashes to cool before disposal (this could be days). the public right-of-way(ROW),which is approximately 10'from the curb Place ashes in a tightly covered metal container and keep the line, including intersections of local,county,and state roadways. container at least 10 feet away from your home and any other nearby ROW regulations protect utilities, pedestrian,and motorist sight lines, buildings. Douse and saturate the ashes with water. NEVER empty the and maintain community aesthetics.The regulations apply equally to all ash directly into a trash can! types of signage, private and commercial. • If you live in a townhome or apartment building, remember your actions impact the lives of others. The city reviewed its sign ordinance in 2013 and explored options to allow for the broader display of signage for private sales and events. By law,the city can't discriminate between types of signage in the ROW. Notify Me Therefore, if"neighborly'garage sale signs are allowed,commercial Sign up on our website under ElkRiverMN.gov, signage and/or"un-neighborly"signs would also be protected when ® hover over"How Do I"and select"Get Notified- posted in the city ROW. E-Notifications." MnDOT and Sherburne County maintains the ROW along state and r You'II stay connected with city meeting dates and county roads within the community and they do not tolerate signs in agendas,employment opportunities, news flashes, their ROW. MnDOT reminds residents that placing signs or objects in the and more.You're busy we get it.We make it highway ROW is a misdemeanor with a maximum$1,000 fine and/or �~ easy to stay connected to your city government! 90 days in jail. Proctor Road,Twin Lakes Road,and Mississippi Road are examples of county highways within Elk River. LOCATED Experience You Can Trust. DOWNTOWN STREET mqk�" AUTO BODY ��Ass ..,, ■ - ■ — Repair ELK RIVER.OF MINNESOTA Paintless Dent Removal Auto Glass Repair LEARN MORE BY VISITING Boat Repair . . - -