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Looking Forward to Exciting 2019 Growth <br />also adopted certain regulations that guide the construc- <br />Record Growth <br />-tion of buildings and other structures. In order to ensure <br />lation and employment in recent memory for Ramsey, and fair and equitable compliance with these rules and regu- <br />marked over $100 million in new construction. Ramsey lations, the City requires permits for most buildings and <br />added over 120 new single-family homes; a new 173-unit, - <br />market-rate, independent senior apartment building; ap-able to help residents and business owners navigate this <br />proximately 20,000 square feet of retail and 60,000 square - <br />feet of industrial space. tures, while the City Council reserves approval authority <br />for many larger structures. A quick conversation with City <br />building project, contact the Community Development <br />Department at 763-433-9824 or planning@cityoframsey. <br />com. <br /> • Population = 26,500 • Households = 9,078 <br /> • Employees = 6,758 <br />Positive Outlook <br /> While 2018 marked the strongest growth in recent <br />Ramsey history, steady growth is expected for the next <br />several years. By the year 2040, Ramsey is expected to grow <br />Anoka Cooperative Weed <br />to a population of nearly 40,000. <br /> - <br />Management Area Invasive <br />ers for potential retail development near Sunwood Drive <br />Species Cost Share Program <br />and Armstrong Boulevard. While it is too soon to tell <br />whether these projects will move forward, the City is com- <br /> <br />mitting resources to assist with these deals in order to ad- <br />- <br />vance the community’s shared goals for more retail shops <br />nical assistance to private landowners to control invasive <br />species and reestablish native vegetation in Anoka Coun- <br />with no guarantee for success, but the City is committed <br />ty. If you are interested in managing invasive species on <br />your property, this may be an opportunity to receive some <br />Commission, Economic Development Authority (EDA), <br />cost-share funds to assist with removal of invasive species <br />and City Council Agendas for updates. <br />Ensuring Safe Buildings, Neighborhoods, <br />Share Program Application on the ACD website, www. <br />and Community <br />anokaswcd.org, under Projects/Active/Anoka Coopera- <br /> <br />tive Weed Management Area or contact Carrie Taylor at <br />protect the health, safety and welfare of the community <br />Carrie.Taylor@AnokaSWCD.org or by phone at 763- <br />434-2030 x 19. <br />Ramsey Resident • March/April 2019 3 <br />