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created a new citizen-led Comprehensive Plan Steering 6t0466(1�lmlza eolc s cow evc, Committee that will assist the Planning Commission, our Council,other commissions,and staff as we seek to Stepping Closer to Our Goals involve citizens in every component of the plan. Every Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator part of the City,from sewer and water,streets and parks, to land use,development,and zoning will be reviewed. A renowned Chinese proverb reminds us that'A jour- Keep an eye out for opportunities to check-in with your ney of a thousand miles begins with a single step:' Each opinion over the coming year. year,the City of Ramsey takes one step closer to becoming The City has taken a step closer to having an effective the fully-developed City that the City's Comprehensive organization this past year by conducting our second Cit- Plan someday envisions. izens Survey. A random sample of residents took the time The City Council has committed to four goals that to let us know how we are doing,where we can improve, guide the City as it grows. As a City,we must have: and what goods and services are most important to the Financial Stability community. Thanks for the great feedback. For a full re- A Connected Community port on these survey results,check out wwwcityoframsey. Smart,Citizen-focused Government,and com/performancemeasurements. We will be using this An Effective Organization information as we develop plans for the future to move us The City has taken a step closer to financial stability even one step closer to our goals. this past year by actively marketing land for business. New These are just a few of the steps we have recently taken construction builds tax-base,increases jobs,and provides as a community. Please visit the City's website at www. services that make for a robust local economy. The City is cityoframsey.com for more information about your City also working with private land owners to designate a new in action. business park near Highway 10,to ensure that the City Our mission is to work together to responsiblygrow our community, maintains a healthy mix of both residential and commer- and to provide quality,cost-effective,and eficientgovernmentservices. cial development. The City has taken a step closer to a connected com- D i d YO u Know . . . munity this past year by opening the new intersection on The City of Ramsey has two cemeteries? Trott Armstrong Boulevard and Highway 10. For the first time, Brook Cemetery is located on Highway 47,just north residents don't need to worry about being stopped by a of 173rd Avenue,and Foster Cemetery is located at train as they leave or enter Highway 10. Police cars,fire 143rd Avenue and Jaspar Street. trucks,and ambulances can now safely and quickly provide Trott Brook Cemetery is an active cemetery with emergency response. Pedestrians and bicyclists also now plots still available for purchase. The City became the have a safe route across Highway 10. "owner"of this cemetery in 1989. Foster Cemetery is The City has taken a step closer to a smart,citizen-fo- no long active and it is thought that it was deeded to cused government this past year by kicking-offitsRamsey the City of Ramsey in 1865. 2040 Comprehensive Plan initiative. The City Council airwayJ!quors joie r .dA� PARTY HEADQUARTERS GRADUATION PARTIES/WEDDINGS WINE AND LIQUOR CASE DISCOUNTS Fuel R@WaYdS ' � � KEGS/TUBS/TAPS AVAILABLE Earn fuel discounts when FREE TUB RENTAL WITH KEG PURCHASE you shop with us! r .� � FAIRWAY LIQUORS DELIVERS Wine Tasting for Charitable Cause � r '�_- �_Jlei___ `_> Delivery Service Available until 9 pm We Can Host A Wine Tasting To Help On neGOGasBGmcerles CALL 763.753.2544 TO PLACE YOUR ORDER You Raise Proceeds For Your Event 7900 Sunwood Drive NW, $25 MINIMUM/$5 DELIVERY FEE ASK US HOW R LIKE US ON FACEBOOK FOR NEW ARRIVALS AND SAMPLING EVENTS Ramsey, MN (763) 576-821 L ' 0 U Emp0ee Owned SELECTIONGREAT 1 LOCALLY OWNED 4 Ramsey • • 2017 wl"At