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I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> I <br /> <br /> I <br /> I <br />:i <br /> i <br /> I <br /> I <br /> i <br /> I <br /> <br />Editor ' s Note: <br />This is a first in a series of articles on the Ramsey Economic <br />Development Commission (EDC). These articles deal with the <br />history, purpose, goals, projects, and concerns of the Ramsey <br />Economic Development Commission. <br /> <br />The Ramsey EDC was formed by the City Council in 1982. The <br />reason the City Council established the EDC was to further the <br />econc~ic develounent of Ramsey, to assist and prcmote the growth <br />and expansion of business and industrial concerns, including <br />small businesses, in the City. It was the Council's intention <br />that an EDC would contribute to the economic well-being of the <br />City by expanding business opportunities within the City. This <br />would, in turn, increase ~mployment opportunities, payroll, and <br />expand the tax base within Ramsey. <br /> <br />The current EDC is made up of 9 mambers who volunteer their time <br />and experience to act as an advisory source to the City Council. <br />The Commission often reviews state legislation and local <br />ordinances in order to determine these regulations' impact on our <br />local development. The Commission also deals with exploring <br />conventional and alternative methods of financing for commercial <br />and industrial development. The Commission also meets with state <br />legislators, local developers and businessmen to discuss their <br />concerns and the impact of current issues on Ramsey's economic <br />climate, as well as how that climate can be improved. <br /> <br />The Commission understands the importance of econcmic develo~ent <br />within Ramsey. With the expansion of city roads, parks and <br />police protection, it becomes more costly for the taxpayer to <br />support these needed services. Since businesses proportionately <br />pay the higher tax rate, it becomes more and more important as <br />the City grows to promote the growth of new businesses and the <br />expansion of existing businesses in our Cit~/. <br /> <br />The goal of the Ramsey Economic Development Commission is to <br />insure the orderly development of the City's commercial and <br />industrial areas and still preserve the quality of life we enjoy <br />in Ramsey. <br /> <br /> <br />