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Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) Rulemaking Update. The Minnesota DNR has informed the City that the Governor has approved MRCCA Rulemaking to proceed forward to the final, formal phase of rulemaking. Staff will be attending a workshop on March 4 and will provide a further update then. A Public Hearing will occur soon. Build It, and They Will Come: The MRT and Ramsey Tourism. Following the completion of the Mississippi River Trail to Anoka's King's Island and the MRT way -finding signing state-wide, more bikers are being spotted pedaling through the city. Most of these are single riders, or pairs of people. However, more groups are expected, like the 50+ cyclist's that biked from the Headwaters at Lake Itasca State Park to the Iowa border last August. The attached flyer announces one such group that will be pedaling from Minneapolis to Ramsey this coming May. The Lunch Box Cafe will be benefiting by providing the mid-day meal for this tour of 25-30 bikers. Attached to the Weekly Update is a Flyer Regarding the Headwaters to Hills Reunion Ride. Save the Date: • Anoka Area Chamber Gala. The Annual Anoka Area Chamber Gala Dinner:Fundraiser will be held on Friday, February 19, 2016, at The Courtyards of Andover located at 13545 Martin Street in Andover. Social hour begins at 5:30 pm — followed by dinner at 7:00 pm. The City has once again purchased tickets for a table of eight. As with other events, Councilmembers' tickets will be paid for by the City, however, if you would like to bring a guest, you will have to pay for their ticket. The cost of the Gala is $75 per person. Please RSVP to Kathy Schmitz, kschmitz(.p rt oframsey.com or 763-433-9844, as soon as possible. In your response to the invitation, please also let her know if you plan to bring a guest. Attached to the Weekly Update is the Flyer Announcing the Anoka Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Gala Dinner Fundraiser. • Fire Chief Kapler's'Retirement Celebration. After 28 years of service with the City's Fire Department, Chief Kapler will be retiring on March 1. Please join him for a cake and coffee open house reception in the Alexander Ramsey Room on Thursday, February 25, between 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. A presentation will begin at 3:30 p.m. Attached to the Weekly Update is an Invitation to Chief Kapler's Open House Reception. • Local Government Officials Meeting. Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at 6:00 p.m., site to be determined in Blaine. Kathy will send out a calendar invite at a later date. Attached to the Weekly Update is an Email regarding the Local Government Officials Meeting. • Youth First Community of Promise Mayors' Prayer Breakfast. Friday, April 1, 2016, at Lord of Life Church, 14501 Nowthen Blvd NW, Ramsey. Kathy will send out a calendar invite in March. Attached to the Weekly Update is a Flyer for the Mayors' Prayer Breakfast. • Achieve "We Have Personability" Gala. Friday, April 15, 2016, at Bunker Hills Golf Club, 12800 Bunker Prairie Road NW, Coon Rapids, MN, from 5:00 — 9:00 p.m. Cost is $90.00 per person. Kathy will send out a calendar invite at a later date. Attached to the Weekly Update is an Email Regarding the Achieve "We Have Personability" Gala.