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NEW ELECTION EQUIPMENT The City of Ramsey will be using new election equipment for the September 11, 1990 Primary Election and future elections. This new Optical scan Voting Equipment will be used in all of the municipalities in Anoka County. The Optical Scan Equip- ment will replace the Punch Card System. The Opti~al Scan Equipment uses paper ballots, is simple to use, and IS an easy way for the voters to select the candidates of their choice. It will benefit the City by reducing election costs. Some of the savings to the City are: requires less storage space, reduces the election judges hours, and requires only one kind of ballot (the ballot given to voters on election day isthe same ballot that is used for absentee voting.) It will benefit the County by providing earlier results, thus reducing the County's election costs. The ballots will be easier to read and voters will be able to review the candidates they have voted for. The voters will mark the paper ballot next to th~ candidate of their choice by filling In a circle next to the candidate's name. The system protects the voter's choices on a ballot by rejecting the ballot if a voter votes for more candidates than are allowed for an office. The voter then has a chance to obtain a new ballot. Again, the voter can obtain a new ballot and not lose their votes for the can- didates of their choice. The Optical Scan Voting Equipment will be available for demonstration beginning the week of July 30, 1990 from 9;00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Ramsey Municipal Center. The City extends an invitation to all of its residents to visit the Municipal Center for a demonstration. To make an appoint- ment for a demonstration or if you have any questions, call Penny Curtis, Administrative Coordinator, at 427-1410. WHAT'S HAPPENING AT CITY HALL City Council met on June 26 and appointed Jay Swokowski to the Park and Recreation Commission. Staff was directed to order bids for curbside recycling containers. Non- intoxicating liquor licenses were renewed for LeTourneau's Super Value, Brooks Superette (St. Francis Blvd. and Armstrong Blvd.), Holiday Station Superstore, Food and Fuel and Tom Thumb. On-sale liquor licenses for Super Bowl McDuff's and J.R.'s Saloon were renewed. A Contract was awarded to Bituminous Roadways for the 1990 sealcoating projects. An Ordinance requiring licensing for pawn brokers was Introduced. Mad Mac's site plan for a new used auto dealership on Hwy. #10 was approved. A resolution was adopted providing for the issuance and sale of Industrial development revenue bonds for Ramsey Investments and Parabody. Council granted an easement across 10-32-25-44-0009 to be used to access 10-32-25-44-0021. Final plat approval was granted to Juniper Woods 2nd Addi- tion. Staff was directed to enter into negotiations with Anoka County for t~e lease or purchase of optical scan voting equip- ment. The City Council approved entering into a joint powers agreement With the County for landfill abatement activities. In the interest of pUblic safety and welfare, it was noted that there are many addresses in Ramsey that should be corrected' a public hearing regarding those proposed address changes was schedul.ed for 7:00 p.m. on July 24. A resolution was adopted requesting that Mn/DOT retain certain median cross-overs on Hwy. ~1 q. The proposed ordinance to abolish the Airport Commission was not adopted and City Staff was directed to obtain additional information from other communities with municipally-owned airports to determine their satisfaction or dissatisfaction with their respective facilities. Bids were ordered and staff was directed to acquire right-of-way for the installation of sewer, water and storm sewer on Dolomite Street. Staff was directed to proceed to acquire right-of-way for the extension of 153rd Avenue by eminent domain for cer- tain parcels. The renewal of the on-sale liquor license for Jimmy B's was approved contingent upon the applicant com- plying with all State and City requirements by 5:00 p.m. on June 2.9, 1990. Staff was directed to draft a policy whereby ~he Police Department would have the authority to approve and Issue permits for block parties. It was noted that Commercial Asphalt will be supplying the hot mix for the resurfacing of Hwy.#10 and that operations during that project period would e~tend beyond ~hat is specified in their conditional use per- mit. Staff was directed to research necessary improvements to a small portion of Waco Street north of 179th as it relates to a proposed street improvement project in Burns Township. City Council met on July 10 and Staff was directed to prepare an update on the improvement project to pave Bison Street. An extension was granted to the recording time frame for North Forty 3rd Addition. The issue of street lights was tabled until Council's. meeting the second Tuesday in August. Requests for financial support from the Elk River Tennis Association and Anoka County Mediation Services were forwarded to the Budget Committee for consideration in the 1991 budget. Staff was directed to compil~ information regarding the develop- ment of two more ballflelds that would be ready for use in 1991. Staff was also directed to provide Council with a report of the projected recreational needs in the City over the next 3-5 years. Cedar Hills Addition received preliminary plat approval with 144th Lane constructed as a through street connecting with Hunter's Hill. A pUblic hearing was scheduled for July 31 at 5:00 p.m. regarding modification of the Develop- ment Program for Development District NO.1 and modification of Tax Increment Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing District NO.2. Staff was directed to obtain an alternate bid relating to the Waco Street Improvement project in Burns Township that would include paving 250 feet of Waco Street into Ramsey. SCHEDULE OF AUGUST MEETINGS 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 2, 1990 7:00 p.m. Monday, August 6,1990 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 7,1990 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8, 1990 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 8, 1990 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8,1990 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 8,1990 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 9,1990 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 14,1990 4:00 p.m. Wednesday, August 15, 1990 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16,1990 7:30 p.m. Thursday, August 23,1990 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 1990 Budget Committee Meeting Regular Make the Scene, Keep Ramsey Clean Committee Meeting Regular Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Budget Committee Meeting Regular Economic Development Commission Meeting Regular Fire Department Meeting Regular Park and Recreation Commission Meeting Budget Committee Meeting Regular City Council Meeting Budget Committee Meeting Budget Committee Meeting Regular Board of Adjustment Meeting Regular City Council Meeting All meetings are held at the Ramsey Municipal Center unless indicated otherwise. YOU CAN GET INVOLVED Your Local Government at Work PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION The Planning & Zoning Commission consists of seven voting members appointed by the City Council for terms of four years. The commission meets monthly and serves as an advisory board to the City Council on land use. The Commission recom- mends to the City Council approval or denial of a land use pro- posal based on the Commission's determination of whether the proposed use is permitted under the Zoning Ordinance and the Comprehensive Plan, and whether the proposed use will, or will not, adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS The power of the Board is to grant variances to height, bulk, density and yard requirements. The members of the Planning and Zoning Commission serve as the Board of Adjustment and the decisions of the Board may be appealed to the District Court. PARK AND RECREATION COMMISSION The City of Ramsey established this Commission to promote the development of a quality park system and recreation pro- gram consistent with the financial capability of the community. The primary objective of the Park and Recreation Commission is to monitor and reflect the attitudes and concerns of the citizens of Ramsey relative to the park system and recreation programs, and to advise the City Council of citizen attitudes and poliCY matters relevant to the park and recreation func- tion in Ramsey. The Commission consists of seven members for three year terms and meets monthly. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION The purpose of the Economic Development Commission is to further the economic development of Ramsey and vicinity; to aid, assist and promote the growth, expansion and develop- ment of business and industrial concerns including small business concerns in the area. The commission will also con- tribute to the economic well-being of the area as measured by increased employment, payroll, business volume, tax base and corresponding factors. This commission consists of nine members for three year terms and meets monthly. The Economic Development Commission currently has two vacancies. AIRPORT COMMISSION The Airport Commission consists of nine voting members ap- poin.te.q by City Council with. their purpose being to study the feaSibility of the presently privately owned Gateway North Air- port becoming a City owned municipal airport. The Airport Commission serves as advisory to City Council on actions it deems appropriate and make a recommendation to the Council on whether or not to seek municipal status for the Gateway North Airport. This Commission meets monthly. It should be noted at this time that City Council is currently reviewing the ordinance under which the Commission was established for p~ssi~le redefinition of the Airport Commission's purpose and direction. The Airport Commission currently has one vacancy. BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS The Board of Appeals is composed of five members appointed by the Mayor and approved by the City Council. The Com- munity Development Director and the Building Official serve as ex-officio members. This Board will review applications for permission to use alternate materials and methods of con- structions, applications for interpretation of the Building Code, hear appeals involving a variance in new construction and other appeals as necessary. The Building Code Board of Appeals meets as necessary. The Building Code Board is newly formed and has five vacancies. HORSE CARE COMMISSION The City Council apoints five members including, when possi- ble, a representavie of the largest horse-oriented association or club within the City and other individuals qualified to serve. The purpose of the Commission is to resolve complaints from those persons aggrieved by horses, to investigate complaints, to advise horse owners against whom complaints have been lodged and to recommend to the City Council appropriate ac- tion. At lease four-fifths (%) of the Horse Care Commission shall be residents of the City of Ramsey. Two members serve for three-year terms, two members serve for two-year terms and one member will serve for a one-year term. The Horse Care Commission meets as necessary. The Horse Care Commission is newly formed and currently has five vacancies. COUNCIL PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION AIRPORT COMMISSION PARK & RECREATION COMMISSION ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION BUILDING CODE BOARD OF APPEALS HORSE CARE COMMISSION