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The Star City Work Program Committee, under the direction of the Ramses,. Economic Development Commission, is responsible for overseeing the completion of the various Star City tasks. The Star City Work Program Committee was established in 1987 and meets, as needed, at least once each month. In addition, the Committee reports to the Commission on the status of the Star City tasks at the Commission's monthly meetings. The Star City Work Program Committee also oversees the activities of two other committees working on specific tasks of the Star City Program. These two committees, the Publicity Committee and the Planning Committee are responsible for the following activities: Star City Work Program Committee Monitor progress, oversee completion of Star City tasks by: Star City Committees Staff Business Retention/Industrial Visitation Surveys Community Profile Labor Survey/Market Analysis Planning Committee Five Year Economic Development Plan Capital Improvement Plan One Year Economic Development Work Plan Publicity Committee Community Fact Book Slide/Video Presentation Funding for completing the various Star City tasks and for the related Star City activities has been allocated by the Ramsey City Council. HISTORICAL INFORMATION The first permanent settlement in the City of Ramsey occurred in the spring of 1850. This settlement became a town in 1857, and was originally named "Water-Town", for its location between the Rum and Mississippi Rivers. One year later, in November 1858, the town was renamed Ramsey in honor of Alexander Ramsey, who served as the first governor of the Minnesota Territories from 1849 to 1853. Alexander Ramsey was also Minnesota's second governor serving from 1860 to 1863. The City of Ramsey is located on the northwest corner of Anoka County. The City has a rich and interesting history that includes a period when it contained the first permanent settlement in the area. Although nothing remains to remind present generations of the almost forgotten original settlement of Itasca, located on the southwest corner of today's City boundary, Ramsey was once considered a contender for the Minnesota territorial capital. The City's near brush with fame is a well known fact to people interested in local history. In the more than 135 years of history, Ramsey has many times been on the verge of developing into an urban center and this has never been more evident than at the present. Industry, commercial development, and considerable residential development have occurred during the past years and trends indicate that such growth will continue. It's proximity to railroad, highways and two rivers make it a desirable place for future growth. In recent history, Ramsey Township, established in 1884, became a City in 1974.