Ramsey Resident - 2018 - March/April

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City Administrator’s Corner Pet Clinic Balancing Rural Character and Urban Growth Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator Sunday, April 15 and Sunday, May 6 11:30 am to 1:30 pm Many people live and enjoy Ramsey for its small Elmcrest Park town feel and rural character. Based upon our recent growth, it is also obvious that the things that make Ramsey, MN 55303 Ramsey a top livable community also draw the attention At each clinic a licensed Minnesota veterinarian will be Ramsey Resident focuses on the comprehensive plan- on-site to provide free examinations and discounted vacci- grow as a community in the future. on hand to provide FREE dog licenses. All animals must be With careful and intentional planning, we can pre- leashed or in a pet carrier when brought to the clinic. serve the things that make Ramsey great, for generations Dogs to come. Our City provides an excellent quality of life; Rabies (3 yr) $20.00 open spaces, pristine waterways, readily accessible parks DHLPP $32.00 and trails, and abundant recreational opportunities. Lyme $28.00 Ramsey has great schools, and convenient access to ur- Lepto $16.00 ban services it is close to the big City, but not too close. Bordetella $18.00 In addition, Ramseys convenient location serves as the Cats Rabies (3 yr) $20.00 and outdoor recreation. A goal of good community FVRCP $32.00 planning is to maintain this high quality of life while Leukemia $28.00 economy and increased population. Lab Tests, Microchip Registration and Prescription Prod- Growth brings both opportunities and challenges. ucts are also available for purchase at the pet clinic. (Prices For example, with more people come more vehicles and and vaccinations subject to change based on availability. Cash, Check and Credit Cards accepted. ) also make the City more inviting to restaurants, retail, Ramsey City Code requires that all dogs be licensed entertainment, and service opportunities. Growth also with the City, as well as vaccinated against rabies. If your dog means more jobs, an improved tax base, and an im- has been vaccinated recently, but you do not have a current license, you may obtain a license at the clinic by bringing in and how these things occur is a major part of current Do you want to be a part of planning your commu- your community through low-cost pet vaccinations. For nity? If so, this issue provides information regarding more information, contact the Ramsey Police Department at surveys, schedules of meetings, and other ways to get 763-427-6812. involved over the coming months to help us address the critical balance of rural character and urban growth. Al- Did You Know . . . ternatively, check out our web site at www.cityoframsey. com for more information. - est of which holds 2 million gallons of water. Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our capacity of 4 million gallons. 4Ramsey Resident March/April 2018