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C. Historic Preservation <br /> <br /> 2001 Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Historic preservation is an important element of Ramsey's identity even though there <br />are not many historically significant buildings or sites in Ramsey. In fact the Town <br />Hall is the only building on the National Registrar of Historic Places. However, any <br />time a community is located on a major transportation route such as the Mississippi <br />River, it is bound to be rich with stories and adventures of early settlement. Many of <br />these stories are important because they begin to tell us how Ramsey became the <br />community that it is today. <br /> <br />Although Ramsey does not have a historic preservation district or an official body <br />that responds to issues of historic significance, Anoka County has an active Historical <br />Society that responds to countywide issues. Located in the City of Anoka, the Anoka <br />County Historical Museum maintains historical materials such as letters, photos, <br />books and legal documents. The Museum is currently short on space and is looking <br />to expand. The Oliver J. Kelly Farm, a Minnesota State Historical site, provides a <br />regional resource for historic information. It also provides a recreational and <br />educational source at its real life living history farm. The site is located <br />approximately 3 miles north of Ramsey along the Mississippi River and is an <br />excellent source of historical information for the City of Ramsey. <br /> <br />Historic Preservation Goals <br />The following are the City's goals for Historic Preservation: <br /> <br />1. To provide a means to tell the story of Ramsey to all those interested in learning <br /> about the community. <br /> <br />2. To enhance and reveal the positive historical elements of Ramsey's identity. <br /> <br />3. To protect, preserve and promote historic resources. <br /> <br />4. To improve the ability of the Ramsey Community to obtain funding for historic <br /> preservation and restoration efforts. <br /> <br />Historic Preservation Policy <br />It is the policy of the City of Ramsey to: <br /> <br />Review local building permit applications, site plan proposals and PUDs for <br />historic significance through consultation and communications with the State <br />Historical Preservation Office (SHPO) and the Anoka County Historical Society <br />and other historic preservation resources and agencies. <br /> <br />2. Encourage restoration efforts of historic structures to use compatible building <br /> materials and styles to the era of the structure. <br /> <br />3. Promote the use and conservation of historic properties for the education, <br /> inspiration, pleasure, and enrichment of the citizens of this community and state. <br /> <br />Ramsey Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Page V-38 <br /> <br /> <br />