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City Administrator’s Corner <br />Five Open Seats on <br />Council for the 2018 <br />Preparing for Summer <br />Election <br />By Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator <br /> <br />Happy spring! Even before the snow clears, the City is preparing <br />Ramsey City Council for the 2018 Election <br />At-Large Seat, as well as the Councilmem- <br />ber Ward 1 and Councilmember Ward 3 <br />of the Ramsey Resident highlights our most popular spring events such <br />seats will be voted in for the regular term of <br />as recycling day, summer recreation programs, the annual animal clinics, <br />four (4) years. Mayor Strommen is resign- <br />and the summer event series at the Draw. <br />outside of the City. Because the Mayor’s <br />term normally would end January 2021, the <br />candidate elected to this seat will be elected <br />parks and trails they provide are a critical element in our daily lives. <br />to a partial term – two (2) plus years versus <br />surprise many. We actually have a nice assortment of eating establish- <br />ments including everything from fast food to family restaurants. None- <br /> <br />theless, it is a desire of the City to continue to attract more restaurants <br />be for a partial term – two (2) years versus <br />and services to add variety and options to serve our ever-burgeoning <br />population. Ramsey is now about 27,000 in population and interest in <br />Councilmember Riley relocating within <br />the City and running for and winning the <br />please patronize our existing local businesses and restaurants so that they <br />At-Large seat in the April 10, 2018 Special <br />will continue to do well. <br />Councilmember Kristine Williams in Octo- <br />successful Business Expo, sponsored by our Economic Development <br />ber 2017. At that time, there was more than <br />Authority (EDA). It is always a great opportunity for me to listen to <br />people’s opinions about things happening in Ramsey. <br />the City’s Charter, a Special Election was <br />Finally, would you like to be a part of planning the future of our <br />community? If so, submit comments regarding our year 2040 Plan to <br /> If you have any questions, please contact <br />our web site at www.cityoframsey.com <br />Have a glorious springtime in Ramsey! <br />jthieling@cityoframsey.com. <br />Our Mission: To work together to responsibly grow our community, and <br />services <br />Did You Know <br /> <br />2018 marks the City of Ramsey’s 20th annual <br />Happy Days Festival! Happy Days is the City’s annual <br />hometown festival hosted in early September each <br />- <br />works, live music and more! Visit www.cityoframsey. <br />com/343/Happy-Days-Festival to learn more. <br />4 Ramsey Resident • May/June 2018 <br />