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<br />MEETING CALENDAR
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<br />July 1987
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<br />July 2 Thursday Board of Adjustment City Hall 7:30 p.m.
<br />July 7 Tuesday Planning and Zoning Commission City Hall 7:30 p.m.
<br />July 8 Wednesday Economic Development Commission City Hall 7:30 a.m.
<br />July 8 Wednesday Airport Commission City Hall 7:30 p.m.
<br />July 9 Thursday Park and Recreation Commission City Hall 7:00 p.m.
<br />July 28 Tuesday City Council City Hall 7:30 p.m.
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<br />A~endas for all Council, Commission and Committee meetings are available at City Hall two working days
<br />pnor to the date of the meeting.
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<br />City Offices will be closed Friday, July 3, 1987 in observance of Independence Day.
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<br />A NOTE FROM YOUR
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<br />NEWSLETTER COORDINATOR
<br />
<br />The Ramsey Resident newsletter is paid for with
<br />public funds and is intended to provide public infor-
<br />mation about community events and local
<br />government.
<br />All inquiries and comments regarding the newslet-
<br />ter are welcome and should be directed to the
<br />newsletter coordinator. Articles to be included in the
<br />newsletter must be submitted to the newsletter coor-
<br />dinator at the Ramsey Municipal Center by the 10th
<br />of each month.
<br />
<br />Sylvia Frolik
<br />Ramsey Resident Coordinator
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W.
<br />Ramsey, Minnesota 55303
<br />427-1410
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<br />COMMISSION MEETING NEWS
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<br />Planning and Zoning Commission met on June
<br />2 and conducted public hearings regarding Mr. Larry
<br />Rudesill's request to use a temporary structure for
<br />office space to sell automobiles in the Business
<br />District; Mr. Robert Mashuga's request to keep a
<br />horse on less than 3 acres; preliminary plat ap-
<br />provals for Mr. Boser's Evergreen Estates and Mr.
<br />Menkveld's Pine Cove. The Commission recom-
<br />mended approval of Larry Rudesill's request for tem-
<br />porary office space and preliminary plats for
<br />Evergreen Estates and Pine Cove. The Commission
<br />abled Mr. Mashuga's request for further review. The
<br />Commission recommended site plan approval for a
<br />Domino's Pizza next to Tom Thumb by Ryan Con-
<br />struction and a new building on 147th and Armstrong
<br />Blvd. for Builders Sound and Security. The Commis-
<br />sion recommended that Mr. Menkveld proceed with
<br />the minor subdivision process to create Ramsey
<br />HY-10 3rd Addition from Ramsey HY-10 2nd
<br />Addition.
<br />Planning and Zoning Commission and the
<br />Economic Development Commission conducted
<br />a joint meeting on June 9 to discuss the possibili-
<br />ty of extending sewer and water north of Magnesium
<br />Street to accommodate future residential develop-
<br />ment. The Commissions recommended that the Ci-
<br />ty consider participating in the extension of those
<br />utilities using tax increment financing. The Commis-
<br />sion suggested that the City not proceed with any
<br />projects until adjacent property owners are commit-
<br />ted to development.
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<br />The Economic Development Commission met on
<br />June 10 and it was directed that a fact sheet be
<br />prepared that existing and prospective businesses
<br />can refer to that outlines what City, State and Federal
<br />assistance programs are available; the criteria for
<br />qualifying for each of those program; and examples
<br />of how those program have been used in Ramsey.
<br />The Commission discussed Council's denial of a
<br />residence to be constructed as a second story to
<br />Chips on 10 and Mr. Greenberg and Mr. Ippel
<br />volunteered to meet with Mr. Lundeen to further ex-
<br />plain reasons for the denial and inform Mr. Lundeen
<br />of other options and assistance programs available
<br />to him in Ramsey. It was determined to again meet
<br />with Anoka to make sure their proposed road align-
<br />ment from Thurston Avenue west to Ramsey's
<br />border coordinates with Ramsey's proposed road
<br />alignment in that industrial park area.
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<br />The Airport Commission met on June 10 and
<br />discussed the current status of the airport zoning
<br />process. MnIDoT has approved the contract with
<br />Hakanson/Anderson for the environmental assess-
<br />ment study and is waiting for the City to formally re-
<br />quest their participation in the cost of that study.
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<br />The Park and Recreation Commission met on
<br />May 14 and recommended that Council proceed
<br />with the following improvements: Central Park - War-
<br />ming house, expand parking area, two hockey rinks
<br />with lights, an additional athletic field and football
<br />goal posts; Titterud Park - lights for tennis courts;
<br />Ramsey School - participation in the cost of new
<br />playground equipment.
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<br />RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd.
<br />427.1410
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<br />HOME PHONE
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<br />COUNCIL
<br />Mayor Gary Reimann
<br />Councilmember Alan Pearson
<br />Councilmember Arnie Cox
<br />Council member AI Sorteberg
<br />Councilmember Steve Deluca
<br />COMMISSION CHAIRPERSONS
<br />Gerald Zimmerman, Planning & Zoning
<br />John Lichter, Park & Recreation
<br />Jack Beissel, Cable T.V.
<br />Don Greenberg, Economic Development
<br />Jack Ippel, Airport
<br />Dick Sieber, Charter
<br />CITY STAFF
<br />Administrator David Hartley
<br />Assessor les Wirz
<br />Attorney Bill Goodrich
<br />Building Inspector Elvin Erickson
<br />Development Director Anne Norris
<br />Engineer Peter Raatikka
<br />Finance Officer Noel Graczyk
<br />Public Works Sup!. Merle Mevissen
<br />Police Chief Mike Auspos
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<br />753-4387
<br />427-1654
<br />753-1041
<br />441-1 939
<br />753-4165
<br />421-2161
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<br />GOT SOMETHING TO SAY?
<br />
<br />Remember Citizen Input. The Ramsey City Coun-
<br />cil, Economic Development Commission, Park
<br />Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Airport
<br />Commission and Charter Commission all have a
<br />"Citizen Input" time set aside at the beginning of
<br />each meeting. "Citizen Input" permits citizens to ad-
<br />dress Councilor Commissions without first having
<br />to get on the agenda.
<br />If you have something that you would like to bring
<br />to the attention of Councilor Commissions, don't
<br />forget "Citizen Input".
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<br />A WORD FROM YOUR
<br />TREE INSPECTOR
<br />
<br />In past editions of this column we have address-
<br />ed tree disease control problems, soil building, land-
<br />scaping, sustainable maintenance practices and
<br />open fire permit. Related to these issues is the
<br />management of organic solid wastes generated by
<br />households.
<br />Consider that government, industries and the
<br />citizenry are concerned with local and comprehen-
<br />sive solutions to waste management and solid waste
<br />abatement. Most everyone takes for granted our
<br />legacy of clean air and water. However, there is an
<br />increasing awareness of the need to more actively
<br />protect and preserve these vital resources for future
<br />generations by eliminating as much solid waste from
<br />landfilling as possible.
<br />We can help ourselves and our living environment
<br />by becoming more self-reliant in the individual
<br />management of our organic household waste (fruit
<br />and vegetable rinds, etc.) and yard debris (leaves,
<br />grass clippings, etc). By composting these materials,
<br />we can abate a problem and create a useful by-
<br />product from materials that would otherwise be
<br />landfilled.
<br />Composted organic debris becomes humus, a
<br />nutrient-rich soil amendment for flower and food
<br />gardens, potting soil and for lawn and tree feeding.
<br />Here in Ramsey our sandy soil lacks organic matter
<br />and is commonly rather acidic.
<br />By composting we could remove up to 12% - 20%
<br />from our local waste stream presently being land-
<br />filled. Composting can be a convenient, low cost
<br />technique for individuals to participate in the solid
<br />waste abatement effort.
<br />If you don't want to build your own compost pile
<br />or have a "wild" zone on your property, perhaps you
<br />could organize or join a neighborhood effort.
<br />Neighborhoods may wish to consider the conve-
<br />nience of a neighborhood-owned leaf-limb chipper
<br />and shredder to create wood chip mulch for your
<br />favorite tree or a biodegradable surface for pathways
<br />in pards or natural zones. By composting certain
<br />organic materials, we can lower our maintenance
<br />costs, lessen our burning and divert this part of the
<br />waste cycle into a use, as well as abating the cen-
<br />tralized volume in the landfill.
<br />This is a remedy within our reach and it only relies
<br />on our resolve and willingness to "practice what we
<br />preach" .
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<br />WHAT'S HAPPENING AT
<br />CITY HALL
<br />
<br />Council met on May 26 and conducted a public
<br />hearing and approved Mr. Menkveld and Mr.
<br />Raudio's request for a conditional use permit to
<br />grade and excavate property located south of 149th
<br />and west of Cty. Rd. #56. A number of residents of
<br />Whispering Pines were present to state their
<br />displeasure with the truck traffic on 153rd and Arm-
<br />strong Blvd. created by L&G Rehbein obtaining a
<br />conditional use permit from the City to grade and ex-
<br />cavate to create a man-made lake in Northfork. The
<br />Northfork Project Manager and Council felt that use
<br />of the railroad crossing at the Northfork Design
<br />Center and Highway #10 would have much less of
<br />an impact on existing neighborhoods. Council
<br />directed city staff to formally request that Burlington
<br />Northern reinstate the crossing at the Design Center
<br />and Highway 10. Council accepted L&G Rehbein's
<br />offer to amend the hours of operation on their con-
<br />ditional use permit from 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. to
<br />6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. until an alternate access is
<br />designated to the Northfork project area. Council
<br />denied Mr. Duane Lundeen's request to utilize the
<br />second story of a proposed expansion to Chips on
<br />10 as a family residence. Council moved to adver-
<br />tise for bids for the following park improvements:
<br />Central Park - 2 hockey rinks, additional athletic field,
<br />expansion of parking area, lighting for hockey rinks
<br />and goal posts for athletic field; Titterud Park - Lights
<br />for tennis courts. It was noted that no construction
<br />on the above improvements shall take place until the
<br />Park Commission and Council have agreed upon an
<br />ultimate layout for Central Park including a
<br />design/location for a multipurpose building at that
<br />park. Mr. Dave Bawden was present representing
<br />Ramsey Advisory Council and requesting City par-
<br />ticipation in the amount of $13,000 for the purchase
<br />of new playground equipment at Ramsey School.
<br />Council tabled a decision until June 9 and during the
<br />interim the School District would be contacted regar-
<br />ding increasing their proposed level of participation
<br />($12,000). Police Chief Auspos and Community
<br />Education Directors from Ramsey, Andover and
<br />Anoka were present to review plans for the Ramsey
<br />Community Education program and the possibility
<br />of initiating a key communicator program in Ramsey;
<br />Council forwarded the issue to the City's Budget
<br />Committee for review. Council approved a metes
<br />and bounds subdivision for John Goeb. Council
<br />awarded the street improvement contract for 149th
<br />Avenue to Ideal Paving; set a public hearing date
<br />for street improvements in Hunter's Hill. Residents
<br />of Flintwood were present requesting information
<br />regarding recent county/city discussion about how
<br />to connect Dysprosium Steet to Hwy. #47, Cty. Rd.
<br />#5, or both and a subsequent connection to Thurston
<br />Avenue and the resulting traffic flows. Council
<br />directed the City Engineer to prepare right-of-way ac-
<br />quisition plans to upgrade Dysprosium to county
<br />standards (for info~mation purposes) and to evaluate
<br />other alternatives for the realignment of Hwy. #47.
<br />Council met on May 28 and after a lengthy discus-
<br />sion regarding the proposed restrictive covenants,
<br />Council approved the preliminary development plan
<br />of Pineview Estates Second Addition. This PUD is
<br />requested by Mr. Art Raudio and Mr. Gilbert
<br />Menkveld and is proposed to be developed with
<br />residential uses on the front part of the lots and in-
<br />dustrial/commercial uses on the rear portion of the
<br />lot.
<br />Council met on June 9 and conducted a public
<br />hearing and approved modifications to tax increment
<br />plans for Tax Increment Financing District #1. Dick
<br />Treptow of Springsted, Inc. was present with recom-
<br />mendations for the issuance of 3 bonds for tax in-
<br />crement projects in River's Bend, River's Bend
<br />Plaza, Oxbow Addition, Flintwood 2nd and 3rd Ad-
<br />ditions, the Industrial Park and Muller's Rum River
<br />Project. Council adopted resolutions providing for
<br />the sale and issuance of those bonds. Merland Otto
<br />of Hakanson/Anderson was present to review alter-
<br />native layouts for Central Park that include either one
<br />or two park buildings. Council preferred a layout that
<br />included a warming house and a separate multi-
<br />purpose park center building. Council committed to
<br />contributing $9,000 towards new playground equip-
<br />ment at Ramsey School. Council approved the
<br />following expenditures: $735 for electrical service im-
<br />prove~ents at Central Park; $780 for a '/2 page ad
<br />regarding Ramsey in an advertising mailer to be
<br />distributed throughout the northern metro area.
<br />Council approved advertising for bids for 1987
<br />sealco~ting projects and bids will be considered by
<br />CounCil on June 23. Council awarded construction
<br />of sewer and water in the Industrial area to S.J. Louis
<br />Construction. Council approved a minor subdivision
<br />to create Hwy. 10 Ramsey 3rd Addition in the vicini-
<br />ty of 147th Avenue and Armstrong and a site plan
<br />review for a new building north of 147th, west of Arm-
<br />strong, for Builders Sound and Security. Bud
<br />Sauter's revised grading plan was approved.
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