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Mayor Gary Reimann <br />City of Ramsey <br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. <br />Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />Dear Mr. Mayor: <br />March 23, 1987 <br />MAR 2 3 1987 <br />has' <br />I am writing this letter to express my dissatisfaction with the city of <br />Ramsey's proposal for the possible development of the airport in Ramsey. <br />From talking to many residents it has become apparent that the majority <br />of these residents are opposed to this development. The following facts <br />support their beliefs: <br />#1) The purchase of the airport from its present owners will only bene- <br />fit these owners by relieving their tax burden and placing a future tax <br />burden on all Ramsey residents. <br />#2) Increasing the size of the airport will only increase traffic, noise <br />and-the risk of possible accidents to both humans and facilities located <br />too close to the present airport. <br />#3) The development of the airport will not greatly affect the valua- <br />tion and development of industrial and commercial properties in. the city <br />of Ramsey. <br />#4) The airport is not a necessity for the quality of life for the <br />residents of the city of Ramsey and surrounding communities. <br />#5) The present permission with permits that the landfill has for future <br />construction will allow the landfill to exceed height limitations and <br />cause a hazard to aircraft traffic. <br />In response to the above mentioned points here are some questions to <br />ponder: <br />I) If the taxes for the present owners are too great to handle, why <br />not do away with the present airport, re -zone the property for much <br />needed single family housing with possible sewer and water, and turn a <br />vacant unproductive site into a better tax base for all the residents. <br />II) The present housing both north and south is now-a hazard plus the <br />Super Bowl, Small World Daycare, Chip's Video and Pizza, Grace Commun- <br />ity Bible Church and Northern Oxygen Service all have more people on <br />site than what will be allowed if the development proceeds. Northern <br />Oxygen has other on site problems which should be considered. The <br />Super Bowl has night lighting which would not be condusive to a safe <br />RIDGE <br />CONSTRUCTION & REALTY, INC. <br />6740 HIGHWAY 10 NORTHWEST <br />ANOKA, MINNESOTA 55303 <br />TELEPHONE: 427 -1350 <br />