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Department Forecasts 22
<br />Engineering - 50,000 Pr
<br />In the focus group of City Administrators who had managed fast growth, high
<br />quality cities in the metro area, all agreed that it was critical for the City to
<br />maintain a clean and attractive appearance. That job falls primarily on the
<br />public works department. The City's investment in its infrastructure will
<br />influence private investment in private property. A common belief in local
<br />government circles that well maintained streets with curb and gutter
<br />construction are the greatest influence on housing upkeep and neighborhood
<br />appearance. As the City proceeds with the Town Center development as a high
<br />quality identity for Ramsey, equal attention should be given to the long-term
<br />attractiveness of its street system and neighborhoods.
<br />Ramsey Council members frequently commented on the importance of open
<br />space and environment in the community. As the population grows the City can
<br />expect to experience an increase in requests for recreational space, trail systems
<br />and environmental protection. There likely will be a tension between
<br />development interests and environmental interests in the community. Resident
<br />requests for increased recreational land, year round maintenance of trail systems,
<br />holding pond maintenance and the creation of "conservation" land may all
<br />impact the character and resources of the public works department.
<br />Issues that arose during the course of this study concerning the management
<br />structure of the department have already been addressed. Springsted
<br />recommended, and the City has concluded, the public works and fire
<br />department leadership functions should be separated.
<br />Finally, it is worth noting that individual public works employees are often the
<br />City's most frequently called upon ambassadors. Their contact with the public
<br />is frequent and varied. Citizen perceptions of the quality and efficiency of a
<br />local government are often shaped by this contact For the Ramsey council to
<br />maintain a high quality customer service philosophy, the training, quality and
<br />organizational knowledge of the public works employees is critical.
<br />oiection
<br />Beginning Personnel - F.T.E.
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<br />Ending r.TE=
<br />06
<br />14:
<br />8.25
<br />5
<br />10.50
<br />11.00,
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<br />12.50
<br />:12.75
<br />5
<br />13.00
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<br />Total Dept. Ratio
<br />Projected Population
<br />F.T.E./1,000 population
<br />24,680
<br />0.263
<br />33,880
<br />0.266
<br />41,330
<br />0.266
<br />48,780
<br />0.261
<br />49,387
<br />0.263
<br />49,997
<br />0.265
<br />Beginning Personnel - F.T.E.
<br />En din I'T
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<br />1.00
<br />1.25
<br />1.50
<br />1.75:
<br />1.75
<br />2.00
<br />2.00
<br />1.00
<br />1,00'
<br />Ad i Su`p ri
<br />EXPENDITURE PROJECTIONS
<br />101 -40 -P
<br />Personnel
<br />428,290
<br />14.100
<br />45,850
<br />101 -40 -S
<br />101 -40 -0
<br />101 - 40 -01 -30 -4400
<br />101- 40 -01 -30 -4650
<br />101 -40 -C
<br />TOTAL BUDGET
<br />Supplies and Materials
<br />Other Services & Charges
<br />Capital Outlay
<br />Transfers to ERF
<br />Debt Service
<br />006
<br />17,000
<br />7,089
<br />u
<br />OgOl
<br />667,446
<br />21.593
<br />70,215
<br />26,034
<br />10,856
<br />'512,329: 796,144
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<br />udget
<br />945,698
<br />30,364
<br />98,735
<br />36,608
<br />15,266
<br />:1,126;671;
<br />20
<br />rai diet .
<br />1.270,738
<br />41.348
<br />1 34,453
<br />49.852
<br />20,788
<br />1,517179
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<br />Budget
<br />1,502,018
<br />u 'p'
<br />d ... e1
<br />1,774,736
<br />50.285
<br />163,514
<br />64,823
<br />21 0,791
<br />60,627 78,156
<br />25.281
<br />32,591
<br />1,801,725_ 2,161,098
<br />City of Ramsey— Organization Study and Review
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