Agenda - Council - 05/31/1983 - Laserfiche WebLink

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I I I I I i I I I I I I I I I I I I -2- We, on the E.D.C. Committee, urge you with all the fervor possible to undertake a policy that will encourage orderly growth and development and a diversified tax base. It is imperative that you petition the Waste Management Board to extend sewer into the City of Ramsey. It is our understanding that money has been allocated for the engineering to be done in 1983, and the extension to be accomplished in 1984. We further understand that if you fail to request that this year, the City will be denied the opportunity of orderly growth and competitive facili- ties to attract .commerce and industry by reason of their not having sewer available, since the next potential sewer installation will not occur until approximately ~the year 2000. Again, we strongly urge the Council to submit a request promptly for .the se~er 'extension into Ramsey. Failure to make the request at this time and failure to adopt a realistic sewer policy will result in an increase in the real estate tax burden on the land owners in Rmmseyo That can be the only result if we are to continue to provide the public services that will be demanded in the years ahead. It will also contribute to extreme pressure on subsequent City Councils to allow for "leap frog" development which, in later years, will cause even greater costs for public services. I respectfully urge and request that you adopt a water and sewer assessment policy that will encourage realistic and orderly development in Ramsey. Such a policy will ensure present residents, as well as future residents, of a viable, efficient, economical and pleasant place to live. Respectfully submitted, E.D.C. Member Member of Ad Hoc Committee Homeowner in the City of Ramsey