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<br />NEIGHBORHOOD ARBORETUM
<br />AVAILABLE TO RESIDENTS
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<br /> The fu'st phase of park development is being completed at three-year-old
<br />Emerald Pond Park. ThePark has the usual amenities such as a softball field and
<br />soccer field, and currently boasts the most elaborate 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 Ramsey
<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 tree characteristics. 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 pladard.
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<br />RUM RIVER WATER
<br />ELEVATION TO BE LOWERED
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<br /> The Rum River dam in Anoka influences the water
<br />elevation along the river upstream to the Boy Scout
<br />Camp. Each year, the City of Anoka removes boards on
<br />the dam during the last week of October. The removal of
<br />the boards protects th~m from damage during the spring
<br />ice out. This results in the lowering of theriver elevation
<br />by up to three feet. Property owners along the river
<br />should be aware of this and take whatever measures are
<br />necessary to prevent inconveniences caused by the
<br />elevation change. The water level will be returned to the
<br />higher elevation next spring as soon as river ~
<br />conditions allow reinstallation of the boards. Gene
<br />this occurs around the end of Ma~,.
<br /> The City of Anoka requests that residents along the
<br />river refrain from disposing 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 river to clean the exposed banks of
<br />debris such as old tiros, tin cans, and bottles. Both the
<br />Cities of Anoka and Ramsey appreciate your
<br />cooperation in maintaining the .Rum River.
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<br /> RAMSEY WOMEN OF TODAY
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<br /> The Ramsey Women of Today have an exciting
<br /> calendar of events planned that will provide community
<br /> service as well as a lot of fun! It's a great way to help your
<br /> community and make new friends at the same time.
<br /> During September and October, we will be making
<br />Ifil children'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 I3.
<br /> Please join us at our next meetings on Monday,
<br /> September25th, and Monday, October 23rd, both at 7:00
<br /> p.m. The locations of the meetings are still
<br /> determined. If you would like more informatio~
<br /> where the meetings are going to be held or more
<br /> in formation about the Ram sey Women o f Today, please
<br /> contact Alena Hunter at 422-0663 or Jennifer Asmussen
<br /> at422-8593.
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