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Reig 1MN1(;1PAi. O;( • Community Profile Ramsey is a suburban city located in the north- western part of Anoka County, with a population of approximately 27,550. Two rivers dominate its borders, the Rum River and the Mississippi River. The first settlement in Ramsey began because of trading along the banks of the Mississippi. Many set- tlers came here on a steamboat called The Governor Ramsey, named after our first territorial governor, from which the City reportedly acquired the name. Many people have chosen to live in Ramsey because of its rural character, wetlands, wildlife, parks, recreation and the housing choices. Ramsey is a mixture of farms, large -lot single family, urban single-family and multi -family homes with a range of prices that appeals to a wide variety of people. Two school districts now serve Ramsey - Elk Riv- er #728, and Anoka -Hennepin #11. Students from both districts regularly exceed the state average on the Minnesota Basic Standards in math, reading and writing, and score well above the national average on college entrance exams. The City is expected to grow by approximately 10,000 people over the next 20 years. Economic Development continues to be a priority for the City. With nearly 7,000 employees working in Ramsey everyday, new industrial and retail growth may add an additional 5,000 employees over the next 20 years. We are proud of our commitment to attract eco- nomically and environmentally sound commercial development. Ramsey is committed to manage future growth to provide a high quality of life, enhanced employ- ment opportunities and a stable tax base. Looking ahead, the City is working toward retail and com- mercial growth that includes restaurants, shopping, entertainment and additional employment opportu- nities.