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n. <br /> i.4 <br /> Community Profile. <br /> f: <br /> Ramse is a suburban citylocated in the north- <br /> �,I - y <br /> western part of Anoka County,with a population <br /> know of approximately 27,5 5 0.Two rivers dominate its <br /> I- � '� M borders,the Rum River and the Mississippi River. <br /> . re, w ° pp <br /> an because of The first settlement in Ramsey be r. g <br /> 356 <br /> 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 governor, <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 /> j prices that appeals to a wide variety of people. <br /> Two school districts now serve Ramsey-Elk Riv- <br /> er d Anoka-Hennepin#1 Students from <br /> . _ e an <br /> .` le <br /> ft <br /> i 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 /> With nearly 000 employees workin R a. y 7� g inamse y <br /> everyday,new industrial and retail growth may add <br /> rii]lilt. <br /> an additional 5,000 employees over the next 20 years. <br /> " r r r r <br /> — _.. <br /> We are proud of our commitment m n t e t to attract eco- <br /> a=� nomically and environmentally sound commercial <br /> � w s - <br /> development. <br /> r , Ramsey is committed to manage future rowth <br />%Ar� y g g <br /> _ . = to provide a high quality of life,enhanced employ- <br /> .101:3111111W ment opportunities and a stable tax base.Looking <br /> At <br /> ahead,the City is working toward retail and com- <br /> . - <br /> mercial growth that includes restaurants,shopping, <br /> k - _ <br /> Rf.� y` entertainment and additional employment opportu- <br /> y <br /> IF <br /> nitre dOe <br /> s. <br /> L. <br /> . , 1+_ ' ,�' mot. - i� `r - ;'•'4°�'' � .. <br /> d �,w <br /> Cityo <br /> !! <br /> fc <br /> r _ _ <br />