New Residents

Welcome to the City of Ramsey, where we are happy you are here! 

Below is general information about the City. If you have any questions that are not addressed here or in the New Resident Packet (PDF), please call the City Offices at 763-427-1410. The New Resident Packet has all the information listed on this webpage and more.

City Council Meetings

Council meetings are open to the public and are held on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, except in December, when the meeting is held on the 2nd Tuesday only. Meetings are at 7:00 p.m. at the Ramsey Municipal Center at 7550 Sunwood Drive NW in the Council Chambers. Shortly after meetings start, the floor is open to citizen input. 

Dog Information 

If you have four or more dogs, you are required to have a kennel license. All dogs in public spaces must be under the owner’s control and wear identification tags or have embedded ID chips. All dog excrement must be removed immediately and disposed of in the proper receptacle. 

If there is an animal control issue, a Ramsey Police Department Community Service Officer can handle it. Police Officers will address problems if the Community Service Officer is not on duty. Please contact the Ramsey Police Department via the Anoka County Dispatch Center at 763-427-1212.

Parking in the City

There is No Parking on streets within the City of Ramsey from 2:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. year-round.

Property Taxes

Those with questions on property taxes should contact the Anoka County Assessor’s office by calling 763-323-5400 or visiting www.anokacountymn.gov.

Recycling Service

Recycling services are among the utilities Ramsey offers to community members. Contact Ace Solid Waste at 763-427-3110 or email them to request delivery of a recycling bin to your home. Also, set up your billing account by calling the City at 763-576-4343. The recycling program currently accepts food/beverage aluminum, steel, and tin cans; plastic containers, tubs, and lids; glass containers; newspaper; corrugated cardboard; box board (cereal and chip boxes); mixed paper; and aseptic cartons (milk, soup, and juice). Separation of materials is not required. For billing questions, please contact the City at 763-576-4343.

Garbage Haulers

Ramsey residents must have a garbage service provided by a licensed hauler. Please look at the New Resident Packet (PDF) for a list of haulers.

Utility Billing

City services, including but not limited to street lighting, sewer, water, recycling, and stormwater drainage, are billed to residents four times per year. Please call 763-576-4343 to establish an account. For more information, please see our Utility Billing webpage.