Ramsey Resident - 2018 - November/December

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Photo Contest: Featuring Employee Spotlight the Best of Ramsey Position & Department: Sean Sullivan Economic Development Manager Community Development Department Background: I began working Were looking for resident photographers to high- for the City of Ram- e City sey in August of 2018. of Ramsey is hosting its annual Photo Contest in search My duties include of beautiful photos from the community to supplement business retention and the Citys Comprehensive Plan and the Parks Master expansion, business Plan. development and re- e contest categories include: Nature of Ramsey, cruitment, marketing, Sean Sullivan Parks and Trails, Industry and Commerce and Life in nancing, Ramsey. Photos of landscapes, plants, weather, wildlife property management and business licensing. I am also and more will be entered into the Nature of Ramsey liaison to the Economic Development Author- category. Photos of people enjoying one of Ramseys ity. parks or trails or simply a photo of your favorite out- Prior to joining the Economic Development team, door space will qualify as the Parks and Trails category. I served as Economic Development Coordinator for Industry and Commerce of Ramsey photographs will the City from 2000-2010. At that time, I was respon- feature the Citys diversity of commercial and industri- sible for business retention and expansion, industrial al operations. Life in Ramsey photographs will show nance. celebration in the community through events, activities, recreation, arts, culture, sports and gathering places. Hobbies/Interests Outside of Work: Photos will be evaluated based on creativity, quality, shing, playing e ice hockey, disc golf, golf, biking, home brewing and Overall Grand-Prize winner will be awarded $100 and a occasional running. runner-up in each of the four categories will win a $50 Fun Fact: cash prize. Winning photos will be featured in various On October 30, 2006, I shot a hole-in-one at Fox City publications. Hollow Golf Course in Rogers. No, its not because cial Im a great golfer just the luck of the Irish! contest guidelines, found on www.cityoframsey.com/ ursday, December 20, 2018. Winners will be announced in March, 2019. To learn more, visit the Citys website at www. cityoframsey.com/PhotoContest, or contact the Ramsey Parks & Recreation Intern Mitch Koester at mkoester@ cityoframsey.com or 763-576-4309. Did You Know . . . rst village? In 1852, the town site of Itasca was established. It included a hotel, several houses, a trading post, stage coach ce. 6Ramsey Resident November/December 2018