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r Aa A. <br /> r <br /> mmuni ro i e <br /> x t• <br /> Ramsey is a suburban city located in the north- <br /> ... ,• Y Y <br /> E.r <br /> western part of Anoka County,with a population <br /> e. of approximately 27,5 5 0.Two rivers dominate its <br /> borders,the Rum River and the Mississippi River. <br /> The first settlement in Ramsey began because of <br /> - trading along the banks of the Mississippi.Many <br /> settlers came here on a steamboat called The Gover- <br /> nor Ramsey named after our first territorial governor, <br /> from which the City reportedly acquired the name. <br /> Only a few of the first houses and structures built <br /> in Ramsey remain today.The most notable structure <br /> of historic significance is on the National Register of <br /> Historic Places,the Old Ramsey Town Hall,located <br /> `-- west of Highway 47 (Saint Francis Boulevard)just <br /> g M north of County Road 116 (Bunker Lake Boule- <br /> A ----- �_ yard).This 19th century structure was originally <br /> 41, <br /> ` used as a schoolhouse.The building is a community <br /> w. <br /> landmark and the City is working on a long term <br /> _ ^ plan for the structure. <br /> Two school districts now serve Ramsey-Elk Riv- <br /> er#728,and Anoka-Hennepin#11.Students from <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 /> Man people have chosen to live in Ramsey <br /> Y P P Y <br /> '' • J- because of its rural character,wetlands,wildlife, <br /> arks,recreation and the housing choices.Ramsey <br /> "IIFt <br /> is a mixture of farms,large-lot single family,urban <br /> single-family,�and multi-family with a range of prices <br /> that appeals to a wide variety of families and individ- <br /> uals. <br /> The City is expected to grow by approximately <br /> -y.`-+'-�-.: -i. _ __.._ yT-- �."...y.-�rj'''ram.-_ _�-•+�!_^SiC=s <br /> 1 00 1 h 0 0,0 people over the next years.Economic <br /> pop ve xt 2 <br /> _ 63. Arm Development continues to be a priority for our City. <br /> AW With nearly 7,000 employees working in Ramsey <br /> +r. j� a`� � 1. .,:i 'i+', . ��J � 1 •A"q'�''`.`e- H�� i .� j. <br /> everyday,new industrial and retail growth may add <br /> will <br /> - <br /> ;,;� an additional 5,000 employees over the next 20 years. <br /> f We are proud of our commitment to attract eco <br /> nomically and environmentally sound commercial <br /> _ Ramsey is committed to manage future growth to <br /> provide a high quality of life,enhanced employment <br /> w , <br /> k -� =" --- ¢` opportunit <br /> . ies and a stable tax base.Looking ahead, <br /> xs` our city is working toward retail and commercial <br /> growth that includes restaurants,shopping, <br /> C 0 t P f I <br /> ,enter- <br /> tainment and additional employment opportunities. <br /> - .r it-. '1 'y5 4 j•i.. <br /> .0 <br />