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support our local school district. Not many of us are overjoyed to see a <br />tax increase no matter the reason. In a recent article attributed to Mr. <br />Lew Finch, the superintendent of schools, he pointed out that this area is <br />getting short-changed as a 1 mill increase in taxes represents only about <br />$22 per student. That compares with St. Louis Parks $90 per student and <br />Bloomington's $86 or $87. The difference is in the amount of taxes paid by <br />businesses versus the number of students. We need to attract business or <br />we can expect our taxes to continue to increase at an unacceptable rate. <br />We can't blame government. The most conservative estimates of growth <br />suggest that Ramsey will grc~ by 25% to 35% between 1987 and 2000. Can you <br />and I afford to live in a bedroom community? In closing, I would ask you <br />to consider the issues discussed by: a) Support the community leaders you <br />elect by encouraging far-sighted decision making; b) Look at the long term <br />community benefits rather than short term self-interests. The 'me first' <br />attitude championed in the 60's doesn't work; c) Ramsey is a growing <br />community whether we like it or not. It will require more or expanded <br />services. If we de not want to be know as one big 'eyesore', we should not <br />start by destroying a form of transportation resource that cannot be <br />duplicated or rebuilt." <br /> <br />Case ~2.0; Landfill Commission. Name Chang.~: <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that he and Mr. Goodrich have researched and can find no <br />reason why the Landfill Commission name couldn't be changed to the Ramsey <br />Environment, Health and Solid Waste Commission. However, a simpler name <br />might be preferred. <br /> <br />Mr. Bacon of the Landfill Commission was present and stated that he agrees <br />a simpler name would be preferred but the scope of the Landfill Commission <br />is much broader than the landfill issue. <br /> <br />Mr. Kurak of the Landfill Commission was present and stated that the <br />Commission should be renamed the Landfill Closing Committee; he is <br />interested in regulations to close the landfill rather than how to collect <br />garbage. <br /> <br />Mr. Otto noted that the Landfill Commission has been charged with <br />coordinating the Landfill Abatement Plan and therefore is involved with <br />solid waste issues in addition to the landfill. <br /> <br />Motion by Councilmember Cox and seconded by Councilmember Pearson to <br />request that the Landfill Commission research and recommend a new name that <br />would be simpler and yet reflect the scope of the Commission. <br /> <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Reimann, Councilmembers Sorteberg, Cox, <br />DeLuca and Pearson. Voting No: None. <br /> <br />.~ase #21: _Update On Status Of Easement Acquisition .For Eron.t St.r.e~t NW: <br /> <br />Mr. Goodrich reported that progress is being made on purchase agreements <br />for easement acquisitions for Front Street N.W. <br />City Council/May 24, 1988 <br /> <br />Page 16 of 18 <br /> <br /> <br />