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Disadvantages of Being Located in Ramsey City doesn't know what is going on in business community (i.e. when new business locates here) None High property taxes No sewer and water Non residents cannot vote in local elections No business center No definite planning Limited access Poor routes in and out of Minneapolis Fire rates too high Council too strict Landfill may be expanding Many people have never heard of Ramsey Landfill causes negative feelings Too much red tape 7 responses 3 responses What Ramsey Economic Develol~nent Commission should be doing: Retain businesses Encourage expansions Financing Bring in businesses, what kind Gas station Car wash Dime store Shopping Center Consumers- retail Maufacturin~/warehousing Recreational facilities (spa,gym) Other Sewer and water Pressure on government to relieve high tax and insurance rates for small businesses Lower taxes to attract new businesses Promote local businesses Convince oommunity of value of industries in/to Ramsey 15 responses 18 responses 11 responses 19 responses General Comments: City is a good place, City supports local businesses, community is growing and expanding Business climate seems very flat Would like to expand, but with present tax structure, won't invest in more buildings Content with community Advertise that City is willing to help businesses expand or locate here Find financial incentives to attract new businesses Must lower taxes Anoka area should develop alternatives to the Anoka-Champlin Mississippi Bridge Taxes are too low on homes and too high on businesses Too many politics in development of City Promotion problem Need full time, full service airport