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Landscape Arboretum, on Thurst3a~, Novembe }, ~1995, at 7:(~'9,~. at the
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center. ~ j / J
<br />Ms. Larson will speak,~ut wJ>ff[ plants can o fs;.oW'well-being. Come
<br />and learn about how tree~, flo~$,~, orany plant ca~i lower your blood pressure,
<br />or how working with plants ca~ nourish your spirit.
<br />If you need directions to Ci~ Hall, call 427-1410, Monday thru Friday, 8:00
<br />to 5:00. ~
<br /> For more information, call ~he Ramsey Shademakers at 241-9229.
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<br />NEIGHBORHOOD ARBORETUM
<br />AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
<br />
<br /> The first phase of park development is being completed at three-year-old
<br />Emerald Pond Park. The Park has the usual amenities such as a softball field and
<br />soccer field, and currently boasts the most ehborate play structure in the City.
<br />The Park is somewhat unique in that it is nearly surrounded by water. In fact, the
<br />City just completed a 35-foot bridge to an "island" that will be developed for
<br />picnicking. There are, of course, other attractions in the park such as Rarnsey
<br />Garden Club's flower bed at the entrance, or the gazebo near the playground.
<br />Because the above improvements required a significant amount of the Park's
<br />budget, there was nora great deal left for trees and landscaping. To make up for
<br />that, the Garden Club assisted with the flower bed and entry landscape, and the
<br />City was successful in applying for a $5,000 Small Business Administration
<br />grant. The grant, in part, provided for some boulevard trees and over 59 new trees
<br />in the Park. The neighborhood arboretum concept provides residents the
<br />opportunity to view, fa'st-hand, the different treecharacterisfics. Approximately
<br />45 uncommon trees have placards at their base to aid in identification. Most of
<br />the trees are 6-10 feet in height, but with care they will soon become specimens
<br />to admire. One tree, valued at $189, has already been destroyed by vandals. The
<br />average cost of the trees was $115, with the Ginkgo at $296, the Tamaracks and
<br />Catalpas at $268 and $230, respectively. Given favorable response, the arbore-
<br />tum theme may be continued with additional plantings, including shrubs and
<br />flowers.
<br /> During the next few months, the Park Commission will be reviewing
<br />Emerald Pond Park to determine phase two development priorities. There are
<br />park dedication funds available for the park resulting from new housing in the
<br />park district.
<br /> Your input on the park is valued. If possible, place your thoughts and
<br />recommendations in writing, addressed to thePark and Recreation Commission
<br />at City Hall. For additional information on the Park, call Mark Boos, Parks/
<br />Utilities Supervisor, at 427-1410. The Emerald Pond Park is located north of
<br />County Road #116 at 6000 - 142nd Avenue N.W.
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<br />Sample of one of the
<br />newly planted trees and
<br />identification pla6ard.
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<br />mAnoka County Union
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<br />OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER
<br />
<br />The Anoka Union is
<br />the City of Ramsey's
<br />official newspaper and
<br />is published each
<br />Friday. All official
<br />notices, meeting
<br />
<br />schedules, and City
<br />Council agendas are
<br />published in the Anoka
<br />Union as required by
<br />City Charter and State
<br />Statutes.
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<br />RUM RIVER WATER
<br />ELEVATION TO BE LOWERED
<br />
<br /> The Rum River dam in Anoka influences the water
<br /> elevation along the fiver upstream to the Boy Scout
<br />ii~': Camp. Each year, the City of Anoka removes boards on
<br />ithe dam during the last week of October. Theremoval of
<br />the boards protects them from damage during the spring
<br />ice out. This results in the lowering of theriver elevation
<br />iiby up to three feet. Property owners along the fiver
<br />should be aware of this and take whatever measures are
<br />~...~ necessary to prevent inconveniences caused by the
<br />v...~ elevation change. The water level will be returned to the
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<br /> higher elevation next spring as soon as river flow
<br /> conditions allow reinstallation of the boards. Generally
<br /> this occurs around the end of Ma~y,
<br /> The City of Anoka requests that residents along the
<br /> river refrain from elisposing of trees, tree limbs or shrubs '
<br /> into the river. These materials catch on the dam and are
<br /> difficult to remove. Also the lowered water level allows
<br /> residents along the fiver to clean the exposed banks of
<br />~:'?: debris such as old tires, fin cans, and berries. Both the
<br /> Cities of Anoka and Ramsey appreciate your
<br /> cooperation in maintaining the Rum River.
<br />
<br /> RAMSEY WOMEN OF TODAY
<br />
<br /> The Ramsey Women of Today have an exciting
<br /> calendar of events planned that will provide community
<br /> service as well as a lotoffun! It's agreat way to help your
<br /> community and make new friends at the same time.
<br />~iii During September and October, we will be making
<br />ichildren.'s I.D. bracelets available for purchase, host a
<br />fashion show and membership night, have a one-year
<br />birthday party, and host the district meeting for Women
<br />of Today District 13.
<br />i...'.:~ Please join us at our next meetings on Monday,
<br />:::$
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<br />iiii September 25th, and Monday,October23rd,both at 7:00
<br />!iiii p.m. The locations of the meetings are still to be
<br />iidetermined. If you would like more information on
<br />~ where the meetings are going to be held or more
<br />~iil information about the Ramsey Women of Today, please
<br />iiil contact Alena Hunter at422-0663 or Jennifer Asmussen
<br />i~i~ at 422-8593.
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