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with the City of Elk River. 8) Adopt Resolution #87-43 for support of library branch in Ramsey. 9) Job Descriptions. 10) Adopt Resolution #87-44 authorizing the development of a right-of-way acquisition plan for Front Street N.W. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. Case #1: State Of The City Address; Welcome To New Commission Members: 1987 Goal Statements Of Councilmembers: Mayor Reimann made the following State of the City Address: "The year of 1986 brought to the City of Ramsey noticeable changes in the people who serve the community of Ramsey. We saw the resignation of Mayor Gary Heitman which resulted in the appointment of myself to the position of Mayor and Mr. Steve DeLuca as Councilmember. Each of the Park and Recreation Cc~mission, Planning and Zoning Commission, Economic Development Commission and Airport Commission have also experienced changes in membership. During 1986, 4 of the 21 member Ramsey Staff have changed, including filling the vacancy of Mr. Lloyd Schnelle as past Administrator by Mr. David Hartley. Ramsey has also changed in size. Of the 299 building permits issued in 1986, 145 represent housing starts. The City Council approved several new plats and plans for hundreds of new homes in the future. Current population estimates show that 11,395 people now call Ramsey hoale. However, the real changes are yet to come. 1) Continued effort by all those who serve our community to learn how to work together and be more effective as a unified team. 2) Cable T. V. should be utilized efficiently and effectively to promote citizen understanding and participation in decision making, highlight local events and activities, strengthen the sense of community among residents, and provide low cost training and professional development opportunities for local government employees. 3) Every citizen of Ramsey must recognize that continued dependence upon landfilling has a devastating impact on our environment and Minnesota's most abundant natural resource, clean water. The City of Ramsey should develop a practical but effective recycling program which will serve to lessen our dependence on landfills and educate our citizenry about the stewardly use of our natural resources. 4) Currently the City of Ramsey contracts with the cities of Elk River and Anoka for fire protection. Although the service being received from these communities is adequate, the City of Ramsey must plan for the development of a fire department that can assure adequate response times. 5) The development of parks and recreational facilities~in Ramsey must continue to meet the needs of our citizens. However, the development of these parks must recognize the different level of services required in urban areas vs. rural areas. 6) My final challenge to the citizens of Ramsey is to embrace change Page 6 of 21 ~v · ~.' ~