Ramsey Resident - 2018 - September/October

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City Administrator’s Corner ker Lake Industrial Park, has worked with key local businesses to facilitate several multi-million dollar expansions and continues to work on key transporta- Financial Stability tion corridors such as US Highway 10 and Highway 47 to make them work better for both business and By Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator residents. A cornerstone of the Citys strategic plan is to provide reports, please check out our web site at www.cityof- providing a stable tax environment that is consistent and ramsey.com. reasonable over time. Providing a stable tax rate is a ben- long-term environment without large unexpected swings from year to year. - cial management practices that take into account multi- year budget projections, debt, and the long-term main- 20 Years of tenance and replacement of City assets such as vehicles, Happy Days playground equipment and roads. Such planning has been a factor in strong steady growth of business and homes in Continued the community. from Page 1 Generally, the City seeks competitive tax rates com- pared to neighboring communities. Historically, in recent On Saturday, September 8, start your day at the years, our tax rate is slightly lower than Coon Rapids, Lino Happy Days 5K and Youth Fun Run or join in the Lakes and East Bethel, and somewhat higher than Blaine, Family Bike Tour. From face painting to the giant slide and bungee jump, there is fun and activities for terms of the services they provide, the rate of growth, the kids of all ages! Check out the Car Show, Expos and revenue they receive from the state, and the types of popu- lations they service. For example, older communities like Happy Days Parade will make its way down Sun- from the state in order to subsidize their tax rates. Many Be sure to visit the Event Tent throughout the day cities also subsidize their property taxes with franchise for the Kids Talent Show, Hypnotist Sami Dare and fees from businesses and homeowners that help keep rates BINGO in the evening. Country-rock blend band, lower. Cities with large business, entertainment or insti- Maiden Dixie, takes the main stage for a performance tutional establishments also have more needs. Cities with starting at 8:30 pm. When the sun goes down, you with young families with children. Each year, the City prepares a budget that determines wrap up the Happy Days fun at the 9/11 Memorial the balance between adding additional services, keeping pace with growing demands and keeping taxes at a reason- Links at Northfork Golf Course. able rate. Most of the Happy Days events are free to the A key strategy for keeping taxes low is to continue public, thanks to our generous sponsors! For more information, please visit our website at www.cityof- not only creates additional tax base, but also leads to the ramsey.com/happy-days. A complete schedule of creation of additional retail, restaurant and entertainment events can also be found on page 7 of the Resident. worked with private property owners to create the Bun- 4Ramsey Resident September/October 2018