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Ramsey Turns 50—Memories Through the Years By Brian Hagen, City Administrator In previous columns you've read through the Economic Development John LeTourneau remembers about how our community has been Authority and on the City Council. receiving great news that their shaped through the years and what He continues to call Ramsey home. efforts had paid off following a it may become in the future.You've Sarah Strommen shared that at the visit to Capitol Hill.The City of read about how past City Councils groundbreaking for the Armstrong Ramsey was awarded a$10 million and Mayors have made decisions that Interchange,Congressman Emmer grant from the Department of have impacted the community and remarked something like,"Those Transportation under Secretary the businesses that have been a part who say the government doesn't Elaine Chao.This crucial funding of the backbone of this community work haven't been to Ramsey,MN.' played a role in securing the full for 50 years or more.We know At that moment,I felt great pride in financing needed for the overpass that there are also many long-time hearing him describe Ramsey that construction on Highway 10 at residents who call Ramsey home. way.And today,it's a good summary Sunfish Lake and Ramsey Boulevards Whether you are a resident,business of what I remember most about concluding a years-long collaborative owner,someone who works here my time as Mayor—government effort between the City,local,state or a visitor,there are memories you works.As a City Council,we and federal officials to improve have of Ramsey.These memories will worked together to respect the safety and traffic flow along this vital endure for many years and be shared diverse perspectives of individual transportation corridor. with others.I asked former Mayors members and find the best outcomes Current Mayor Mark Kuzma to share their favorite memories from for our community.We worked recalls the recognition given to an the time they served the community. with Ramsey residents to focus on instrumental Ramsey resident,Loral Tom (Thomas) Gamec,who issues that mattered most to them I Armstrong Delaney.In 2020,the served two different terms as Mayor, and to incorporate their ideas into City Council unanimously approved shared that his fondest memories are decisions.We worked with other renaming Central Park to`Loral I the relationships that were formed units of government,including Armstrong Delaney Central Park: between the City Council and the neighboring cities,Anoka County residents. Plus the relationships and state and federal agencies to OUR MISSION he formed with staff to better the bring to life bold visions such as To work together to community. the Highway 10 improvements. responsibly grow our Glen Hardin moved to Ramsey in I'm grateful for the opportunity to community,and to provide 1981.He has found that this City a have served the City of Ramsey and quality, cost-effective and great place to live and raise a family, I thank Ramsey residents for that efficient government services. and enjoyed serving the community opportunity. Medicare Help? Contact our Local Y � Transparent _= Independent Agent Dan Pfeifer At 763.310.7627 CONSTRUCTION I HANDYMAN pfeiferinsurancesolutions@gmail.com 0 r1 612.470.2401 - :� Pfeifer Dan Pfeifer � + - transparentmn.com ■ F, troy@transparentmn.com Insurance Solution • • CMS Disclaimer-We do not offer every plan available in your area.Any information we • provide is limited to those plans we do offer in your area.Please contact Medicare.gov or 1-800-MEDICARE to get information on all of your options.