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Health Care Facilities Acute care facilities are available at Health One Mercy Hospital in the City of Coon Rapids, located just southeast of the City of Ramsey. Mercy Medical Center is licensed for 271 acute care beds. In addition, Ramsey residents have access to the extensive health care resources located throughout the metropolitan area. Education Most of the City is located in Independent School District 11 (Anoka-Hennepin); a smaller portion of the City is located in Independent School District 728 (Elk River). 1SD 11 is the second largest district in the State, comprised of all or portions of 13 municipalities and encompassing 172 square miles. Ramsey Elementary School, part of lSD 11, is located within the City. lSD 11 and lSD 728 had total 1992/93 enrollments of 35,663 and 6,993 students, respectively, in grades kindergarten through twelfth. Transportation U.S. Highways 10 and 169 run parallel to the Mississippi River through the southern portion of the City. Interstate Highway 94 lies approximately 20 miles west of the City. A network of county roads provide access to these major highways, allowing for easy transit to the rest of the metropolitan area. Commercial airline service is available at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport. GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION AND SERVICES Organization The City of Ramsey was incorporated in 1974. The City is organized as a Home Rule City under a City Charter which was adopted in 1984. The City Charter has been amended four times, most recently in December, 1988. The City Council consists of a Mayor and four Council members, all of whom are elected at large. Council members serve overlapping four-year terms of office. The Mayor serves a two-year term. The present City Council is comprised of the following members: Expiration of Term James R. Gilbertson Sheila A. Beyer Gerald A. Zimmerman Glen D. Hardin Kenneth R. Peterson Mayor Council Member Council Member Council Member Council Member December 31, 1994 December 31,1994 December 31,1996 December 31, 1994 December 31, 1996 Mr. Ryan R. Schroeder, the City Administrator, joined the City of Ramsey in June, 1991. Prior to this, he served as the Assistant City Manager for the City of Robbinsdale, Minnesota. The Administrator, who also fills the positions of Clerk and Treasurer, is appointed by the Council and serves at its discretion. Ms. Jessie Hart is the City's Finance Officer and has served in this capacity since June, 1993. Prior to this, she was the Assistant Finance Director for the City of Crystal, Minnesota. -11 -