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<br />Iron Works Family Fitness Center on Sunfish Lake Boulevard.
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<br />BUSINESS SCENE
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<br />By: Economic Development Commission
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<br />What began as a sweat shop in the basement of
<br />an Anoka creamery in 1983 has grown into a family
<br />workout center located in Ramsey.
<br />The Iron Works Gym had potential from the begin-
<br />ning, but founder Curt Kummala wanted to find just
<br />the right place for his business expansion. An ex-
<br />tensive demographics study of the metro area led
<br />Kummala to his long-time residence -- Ramsey!
<br />Why? Iron Works' target market is the upper mid-
<br />dle class blue and white collar workers and their
<br />families. Kummala recognized the tremendous
<br />population growth potential in Ramsey.
<br />Now, what started as a 5,000 square foot facility
<br />in 1983 on Sunfish Lake Blvd., moved into a 12,500
<br />square foot facility across the street at 14100 Sun-
<br />fish Lake Blvd. That facility soon expanded to 20,000
<br />square feet with the addition of a pool and racquet
<br />ball course. And it's not stopping there -- plans are
<br />being considered to add another 5,000 square feet
<br />to accommodate a nursery, cardio-vascular room
<br />and pro shop.
<br />The facility, managed by Mike Kopiecki, employs
<br />4 full-time and 5 part-time instructors and boasts a
<br />members of 1300 citizens and the Two River's
<br />Physical Therapy Center.
<br />According to Curt, he has not regretted locating
<br />in Ramsey. He says "The friendly people of Ramsey
<br />make it a great place to live and run a business."
<br />
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<br />Members making use of one of the many facilities at Iron
<br />Works Gym.
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<br />RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W.
<br />427-1410
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<br />Mayor Gary Reimann
<br />Councilmember Alan Pearson
<br />Councilmember Arnold Cox
<br />Councilmember Allen Sorteberg
<br />Councilmember Stephen Deluca
<br />COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS
<br />Gerald Zimmerman, Planning & Zoning
<br />Roy Shumway, Board Of Adjustment
<br />John Lichter, Park & Recreation
<br />Jack Beissel, Cable T.V.
<br />Don Greenberg, Economic Development
<br />Jack Ippel, Airport
<br />Richard Sieber, Charter
<br />David Bawden, Fire Safety
<br />Steven Bluhm, Landfill
<br />CITY STAFF
<br />Administrator David Hartley
<br />Assessor Lester Wirz
<br />Attorney William Goodrich
<br />Building Official Elvin Erickson
<br />Development Director Anne Norris
<br />Engineer Peter Raatikka
<br />Finance Officer Noel Graczyk
<br />Public Works Supt. Merle Mevissen
<br />Police Chief Mike Auspos
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<br />DOGS, DOGS, DOGS
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<br />The City is constantly receiving complaints of dogs
<br />being a nuisance. The most common complaint is
<br />dogs 'running at large'. The City ordinance states
<br />that dogs must be confined. In the country, where
<br />there is more room, homeowners do like having a
<br />pet, but they also must remember that they do have
<br />neighbors and dogs running at large are most an-
<br />noying. Again, we remind you to KEEP YOUR DOG
<br />KENNELED OR ON A LEASH!
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<br />CRIME STOPPER NEWS
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<br />The following thefts, vandalism and burglaries were reported in Ramsey during the month of December. If
<br />you have any information about these incidents, call 427-1410 and do your part to stop crime.
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<br />Date
<br />12-1
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<br />Location
<br />151XX Yo lite
<br />62XX Rivlyn
<br />52XX 155th Lane
<br />53XX 155th Lane
<br />55XX 152nd Avenue
<br />Tender Touch Car Wash
<br />59XX Industry Avenue
<br />6013 167th Avenue
<br />6720 138th Avenue
<br />Food 'n' Fuel
<br />Food 'n' Fuel
<br />6017 167th Avenue
<br />6710 Hwy. #10
<br />147XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />56XX 164th Lane
<br />153XX Iguana
<br />95XX 181st Avenue
<br />56XX 149th Lane
<br />150XX Helium
<br />158XX Nowthen Blvd.
<br />140XX Krypton
<br />58XX 159th Lane
<br />58XX Neon
<br />Food 'n' Fuel
<br />14200 Waco
<br />94XX 180th Avenue
<br />156XX Potassium
<br />72XX 152nd Lane
<br />140XX Basalt
<br />159XX Sodium
<br />152XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />152XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />152XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />6021 Highway #10
<br />156XX Potassium
<br />157XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />55XX 156th Lane
<br />50XX 179th Avenue
<br />160XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />140XX Germanium
<br />84XX 154th Lane
<br />155XX
<br />56XX 149th Lane
<br />151XX Uranimitem
<br />47XX Juniper Ridge Drive
<br />168XX St. Francis Blvd.
<br />63XX 144th Avenue
<br />55XX 156th Lane
<br />54XX 156th Lane
<br />55XX 156th Lane
<br />56XX 142nd Avenue
<br />153XX Iguana
<br />151 XX Alpaca Street
<br />159XX Dolomite Street
<br />78XX 142nd Avenue
<br />80XX 154th Avenue
<br />175XX Gibbon Street
<br />179XX Iodine Street
<br />145XX Waco Street
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<br />84XX 154th Lane
<br />6845 Hwy. #10
<br />87XX 167th Lane
<br />141 00 Sunfish Lake Blvd.
<br />78XX 152nd Lane
<br />160XX Iguana
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<br />Description
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<br />Burglary - coins, toolbox, gas.
<br />Attempted burglary.
<br />Theft from vehicle - radar detector.
<br />Theft from vehicle - CB radio, gifts.
<br />Burglary - cash, clothing, radio, tools.
<br />Damage to car wash brushes.
<br />Burglary - VCR, T.V.
<br />Damage to window.
<br />Theft of hub caps from vehicle.
<br />No pay on gas.
<br />Shoplifting.
<br />Burglary - VCR, camera.
<br />Theft of CB radio from vehicle.
<br />Burglary - 2 speakers.
<br />Damage to tree & Christmas decorations.
<br />Theft of Christmas decorations.
<br />Burglary - TV, stereo speakers, knives, gun, VCR, snowblowers, cash.
<br />Burglary - VCR, jewelry.
<br />Theft of tools.
<br />Damage to mailbox.
<br />Damage to vehicle mirror.
<br />Attempted burglary.
<br />Attempted burglary.
<br />No pay on gas.
<br />Theft of cart.
<br />Theft of vehicle.
<br />Burglary - guns, phones, knife, watch.
<br />Mailbox damage.
<br />Theft of car phone.
<br />Theft of 4 tires & wheels.
<br />Theft - clothing, household goods.
<br />Theft - stereo.
<br />Attempted burglary - tools, coat, fishing equipment.
<br />No pay on gas.
<br />Theft of chainsaw.
<br />Theft from mailbox. CB radio, antenna and speakers.
<br />Theft from mailbox.
<br />Burglary - VCR.
<br />Damage to window by bullet.
<br />Burglary - cash, gloves, candy.
<br />Burglary - shoes, golf bag.
<br />Damage to trees.
<br />Theft of snowblower.
<br />Theft of snowmobile.
<br />Attempted burglary.
<br />Damage to mailbox.
<br />3 Suzuki ATV's; 1 recovered.
<br />Damage to mailbox.
<br />Damage to mailbox.
<br />Damage to mailbox.
<br />Attempted theft of snowmobile.
<br />Burglary - guns, cash, bedding.
<br />Damage to tree.
<br />Attempted theft.
<br />Damage to tree.
<br />Theft of Christmas ornaments.
<br />Burglary - VCR, 5 guns, coins, fish scale.
<br />Theft - snowmobile.
<br />Burglary - Microwave, phone, 4 guns, TV, VCR, 2 chainsaws, depth finder, stero, tools and
<br />equipment.
<br />Attempted burglary.
<br />Burglary - cash from cigarette machine.
<br />Theft - snowmobile.
<br />Theft - vehicle hood ornament.
<br />Theft - 3 ATV's.
<br />Theft of Christmas lights.
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<br />
<br />KEY COMMUNICATOR/CRIME
<br />PREVENTION COMES TO
<br />RAMSEY
<br />
<br />A WORD FROM YOUR
<br />
<br />TREE INSPECTOR
<br />By Bruce Bacon
<br />
<br />Citizens, Happy New Year! This is the time of year
<br />to prune unwanted branches from your shade trees.
<br />Do you remember which trees you wanted to shape
<br />for summer purposes? Which branches make a nar-
<br />row fork that is liable to split as the tree matures?
<br />You should really plan to have your pruning done
<br />between now and April as trees, insects and disease
<br />are dormant during this time of year. Red Oaks are
<br />especially vulnerable to Oak Wilt in May and June
<br />and should absolutely not be pruned during those
<br />months. Note that undamaged bark is the tree's first
<br />defense against infection. Like our skin, wounds
<br />need to be treated and sealed against infection.
<br />Many of you have inquired about what to do with
<br />prunings and yard debris. We all know that landfill-
<br />ing is expensive but did you know that Anoka County
<br />maintains a site for disposal of diseased trees and
<br />brush on Hanson Blvd. just north of Hwy. #242
<br />(757-3920). You can reduce the debris mass con-
<br />siderably by cutting up smaller branches and limbs
<br />for firewood and campfires. If there is more than 600
<br />feet to the nearest occupied dwelling, you can app-
<br />ly for a PCA open burning permit. If you have a 'wild
<br />zone' on your lot, you can compost brush, organic
<br />household waste and organic yard waste.
<br />Compost is a means of collecting and layering
<br />organic debris so that it decomposes naturally into
<br />a necessary and valuable soil additive. This can be
<br />done fairly rapidly, in a year or less, if the material
<br />is fine enough and turned from time to time. Brush
<br />will take longer to decompose unless it is chipped.
<br />In addition to adding the chips to your compost pile,
<br />they can also be used as a mulch around young
<br />trees or or landscaped paths. Look to the February
<br />issue of the Ramsey Resident for more details on
<br />composting.
<br />If you would like to sponsor a neighborhood solu-
<br />tion for tree disease control and correct, seasonal
<br />maintenance practices, please feel free to call Bruce
<br />Bacon at 753-5099 and leave a message.
<br />
<br />In cooperation with the Ramsey Lions, Community
<br />Education is sponsoring a Key Communicator/Crime
<br />Prevention Program for the citizens in Ramsey.
<br />Goals of the program are:
<br />. To increase citizen involvement in
<br />neighborhoods.
<br />. To deal with neighborhood concerns and
<br />interests.
<br />. To increase cooperative interaction and com-
<br />munication between the Community, City,
<br />School District, and Ramsey Police
<br />Department.
<br />. To increase awareness and use of Crime
<br />Prevention techniques.
<br />Strategies of the Program are:
<br />. Neighborhood meetings and communication.
<br />. Key Communicator sharing and training.
<br />. Crime prevention techniques.
<br />. Neighborhood Watch Force
<br />· Operation ID
<br />· Premise security checks.
<br />Are you interested in any of the above?
<br />Come to an informational meeting Thursday,
<br />February 18, 7:00 P.M. at Ramsey Elementary
<br />School.
<br />For more information call Claudia Dodge, 422-5199.
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