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_r <br /> i <br /> _ y <br /> .v <br /> +, <br /> ir <br /> Community Profile. <br /> 4- <br /> b]-M <br /> Ramsey is a suburban city located in the north- <br /> _ - � �r Y Y <br /> ' western part of Anoka County,with a population <br /> of approximately 27,5 5 0.Two rivers dominate its <br /> borders,the Rum River and the Mississippi River. <br /> 2$ : f Y an because of The first settlement in Ramsey be <br /> r <br /> J g <br /> v trading along the banks of the Mississippi.Many set- <br /> tlers came here on a steamboat called The Governor <br /> Ramsey,named after our first territorial , <br />- Y� <br /> from which the City reportedly acquired the name. <br /> Many people have chosen to live in Ramsey <br /> because of its rural character,wetlands,wildlife, <br /> parks,recreation and the housing choices.Ramsey <br /> is a mixture of farms,large-lot single family,urban <br /> single-family and multi-family homes with a range of <br /> prices that appeals to a wide variety of people. <br /> Two school districts now serve Ramsey-Elk Riv- <br /> er#728,and Anoka-Hennepin-Henne m#11.Students from <br /> -e, F <br /> bllk <br /> . <br /> both districts regularly exceed the state average on <br /> the Minnesota Basic Standards in math,reading and <br /> writing,and score well above the national average on <br /> _ college entrance exams. <br /> The City is expected to grow by approximately <br /> 10,000 people over the next 20 years.Economic <br /> Development continues to be a priority for the City. <br /> i IONO With nearly 7,000 employees working in Ramsey <br /> everyday,new industrial and retail growth may add <br /> All g Y <br /> I <br /> an additional 5,000 employees over the next 20 years. <br /> ie <br /> .4 <br /> We are proud of our commitment to attract eco- <br /> 1'rf b 4 <br /> nomically and environmentally sound commercial <br /> development. <br /> � <br /> develo w p <br /> 41 <br /> ` i+ Ramsey is committed to manage future growth <br /> y r. ,- - _- to provide a high quality of life,enhanced employ- <br /> ment opportunities and a stable tax base.Looking <br /> ahead,the City is working toward retail and com- <br /> mercial growth that includes restaurants,shopping, <br /> �; IFS i •�° a entertainment and additional employment opportu- <br /> ti nities. <br /> NO <br /> 4 IA <br /> VII400 <br /> . r <br /> Jilrt' <br />�' — • <br /> City0 <br /> _A <br />