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At e <br />least this is true according to the most recent 2018 City has been working diligently with Anoka County <br />bi-annual citizens survey, a summary of which is and surrounding communities to solve Highway 10 <br />included in this newsletters center feature article. e next big project on the corridor will <br />Over the past six years, three separate, random-sam- urston and <br />ple surveys have shown that people feel good about Fair Oak in Anoka. Funding for the project is nearly <br />the community, feel safe and enjoy our quality of life. completed and construction is proposed to start in <br />Best of all, the numbers are improving. c congestion on our major corridors such <br /> Recently, I had the pleasure of talking to a num-as Highway 47 (St. Francis Boulevard) County Road 5 <br />ber of residents at the City booth at our annual Hap-(Nowthen Boulevard), and US Highway 10 continue <br /> rst-hand to be of utmost concern to the City. <br />about the things people love about Ramsey. People nding out more about <br /> ey what is happening in Ramsey, please check out our <br />like living in a place far enough away from the big website at www.cityoframsey.com or contact City <br />city and close to the country where dogs have a place Administrator Kurt Ulrich at kulrich@cityoframsey. <br />to run, bicycle and walking trails connect neighbor-com or 763-433-9845. <br />hood parks, shooting sports, recreational vehicles and <br /> shing opportunities are literally out our back door. <br /> Most people are also supportive of the Citys <br /> - <br />Development Update <br /> orts to attract restaurants and additional <br />shopping to the area. Our economic development <br />New Projects in the <br />program aims to attract a stronger retail and restau- <br />rant presence in the City. Some also want more rec-Pipeline <br />reational amenities like trails, pools and splash pads, <br /> e City is reviewing a number of new projects ex- <br />while most want to make sure that local services <br />pected to begin construction in 2018 or early 2019. Key <br /> ordable for homeowners. <br />projects include an expansion of Lazydays RV (formerly <br /> Residents also recognize the value of the Citys <br />Shorewood RV), a third building in the new Bunker Lake <br />comprehensive street maintenance program. Over <br />Industrial Park, and a detached townhome development <br /> ve years, the City has devoted almost <br /> e COR. <br />$2 million per year to make sure that all City roads <br /> is is a long process <br />2018 Strongest Growth in New Tax Base in Past 10 Years <br />and the City is conducting a series of public meetings <br /> In 2018, 116 new single family homes have been built. <br />over the next eight months to discuss continued long- <br /> nity at Ramsey Senior <br />term funding of road maintenance. <br />Housing, the Connexus Energy Solar Farm, and the <br /> In addition, many reminded me that it is import- <br /> is represents a new <br />ant to drive safe and slow in our residential areas. <br />construction value added to the community of over $90 <br />Speeding and careless driving are our most common <br />Million. <br />neighborhood complaints. We urge people to drive <br /> More information on all of the information above can <br />slow and be aware of children, pets, pedestrians and <br />be found on the Planning page at www.cityoframsey.com <br />bicyclists. Remember, public safety is no accident, <br />or by contacting Community Development Director Tim <br />we appreciate everybodys help in keeping our neigh- <br />Gladhill at 763-433-9826 or tgladhill@cityoframsey.com. <br />borhoods safe. <br />Ramsey Resident  November/December 20183 <br />