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CRIME STOPPER NEWS The following thefts, vandalism and burglaries were reported in Ramsey during the month of January. If you have any information about these incidents, call 427-1410 and do your part to stop crime. Date location Description 1-8 166XX Ebony Burglary. 1-9 84XX 164th Circle Theft from mailbox. 1-10 80XX 173rd Avenue Burglary. 1-11 141XX Jaspar Theft of vehicle parts. 1-12 168XX Radium Theft of bicycle. 1-12 54XX 152nd Lane Theft from vehicle. 1-12 151XX Yakima Burglary attempt. 1-12 73XX 150th Lane Damage to mailbox. 1-13 82XX 163rd Avenue Theft from vehicle. 1-17 163XX Andrie Theft from yard. 1-17 Superbowl Theft from vehicle. 1-18 Berg Oil No pay on gas. 1-19 82XX 159th Lane Theft of chain saw. 1-22 67XX Hwy. 10 Theft of vehicle parts. 1-22 63XX 169th Lane Theft from building. 1-25 161XX Olivine Theft from vehicle. 1-25 141XX Junkite Vandalism. 1-27 17330 Diriscoll Theft from vehicle. 1-30 Superbowl Vandalism to vehicle. 1-30 Tom Thumb No pay on gas. , , /I~ b MAYOR GARY R. REIMANN STATE OF THE CITY Gary R. Reimann, Mayor RAMSEY, MINNESOTA FEBRUARY 1987 The year of 1986 brought to the City of Ramsey noticeable changes in the people who serve the community of Ramsey. We saw the resignation of Mayor Gary Heitman which resulted in the appoint- ment of myself to the position of Mayor and Mr. Steve Deluca as Council member. Each of the Park and Recreation Commission, Planning and Zoning Com- mission, Economic Development Commission, and Airport Commission have also experienced changes in membership. During 1986, 4 of the 21 member Ramsey Staff have changed, including filling the vacancy of Mr. Lloyd Schnelle as past Administrator by Mr. David Hartley. Ramsey has also changed in size. Of the 299 building permits issued in 1986, 145 represent hous- ing starts. The City Council approved several new plats and plans for hundreds of new homes in the future. Current population estimates show that 11,395 people now call Ramsey home. However, the real changes are yet to come... FOR THE FUTURE I SEE: . Continued effort by all those who serve our com- munity to learn how to work together and be more effective as a unified team. . Cable T.V. should be utilized efficiently and ef- fectively to promote citizen understanding and participation in decision making, highlight local events and activities, strengthen the sense of community among residents, and provide low cost training and professional development oppor- tunities for local government employees. . Every citizen of Ramsey must recognize that con- tinued dependence upon landfilling has a devastating impact on our environment and Min- nesota's most abundant natural resource, clean water. The City of Ramsey should develop a prac- tical but effective recycling program which will serve to lessen our dependence on landfills and educate our citizenry about the stewardly use of our natural resources. . Currently the City of Ramsey contracts with the Cities of Elk River and Anoka for fire protection. Although the service being received from these communities is adequate, the City of Ramsey must plan for the future in the best interest of the health and welfare of it's citizens. . The development of parks and recreational facilities in Ramsey must continue to meet the needs of our citizens. However, the development of these parks must recognize the different level of services required in urban areas vs. rural areas. . My final challenge to the citizens of Ramsey is to embrace change favorably, and my challenge to the City Council is to manage change responsibly. CORRECTION r--- We certainly did not intend for our first "Department of the Month" article (published in the January newslet- ter) to be a game of who's who. To correct the error we are publishing the Public Works Department picture again this month identifying who's who! ~ l I '~,. ".. t' li iJJii.' '. ....,} f e:.'l}Li I ,. >~. 1li.-11 c .~ ~ .~- . :.~~ 't I \ ~ I ,. ... L to R: Darryl Saathoff (Heavy Equipment Operator), Mick Stenquist (Heavy Equipment Operator), Mark Boos (Light Equipment Operator), Merle Mevissen (Public Works Superintendent). RAMSEY RECEIVES HIGHEST AWARD IN FINANCIAL REPORTING Each year the City prepares an annual report on the operations during the year and the financial posi- tions as of the year end on December 31 st. The report is audited by the City's independent auditor. Since year end 1981, the City has submitted the annual report to the Certificate of Achievement Pro- gram sponsored by the Government Finance Of- ficers Association. Under the program, the report is reviewed by an impartial panel to determine if the report will comply with technical financial reporting requirements. Program requirements included demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" so as to clearly communicate the finan- cial story of the City and to motivate persons and groups to read the annual report. After reviewing a report, the panel may issue a Certificate of Achievement to the City if the report has been judged to comply with the program re- quirements. The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of government financial reporting, and the attainment of the cer- tificate represents a significant accomplishment. For year end 1985, 1,030 applications were submitted to the program nationwide and 833 certificates of achievement were awarded. Forty-four governmen'- tal units, including cities, in the State of Minnesota achieved the Certificate of Achievement. When a certificate is awarded to a government, an award of Financial Reporting Achievement is also given to the individual designated as primarily responsible for its having earned the certificate. The award of Finan- cial Reporting Achievement has been presented to Ramsey Finance Officer Noel J. Graczyk, Finance Officer. In December 1986, the City was notified that the December 31,1985 Comprehensive Annual Finan- cial Report for the city was reviewed by the Govern- ment Finance Officers Association (GOFA) and was awarded the Certificate of Achievement. This represents the fifth consecutive year the City has received the award. ~ American Heart Association ~ Minnesota Affiliate, Inc. COUNCIL PROCLAIMS FEBRUARY "HEART MONTH" County Commissioner Natalie Haas-Steffen ap- proached Ramsey City Council at the special meeting of February 10 wearing what she called her 'heart hat'. Ms, Haas has served as President of the local chapter of the American Heart Association for two years and informed Council that Anoka County recently proclaimed February as "Heart Month". Ms. Haas-Steffen stated that most people's lives have been touched in some way by heart disease as it kills one out of every two Americans. The research dollars provided through the Heart Association have resulted in medical technology which enables exten- ding the life expectancy of those suffering with heart disease for a number of years. Ms. Haas-Steffen thanked those who have supported the Heart Association in the past and requested that Ramsey City Council also proclaim February as "Heart Month" in Ramsey. Ramsey City COJ.,lncil voted unanimously to proclaim February as "Heart Month" in Ramsey and encouraged the citizens to continue to support the American Heart Association. -0 '..J . 11 NOEL GRACZYK, RAMSEY FINANCE OFFICER Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting Presented to City of Ramsey, Minnesota For its Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year Ended December 31, 1985 A Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting is presented by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United Slates and Canada 10 governmental units and public employee retirement systems whose comprehensive annual financial reports (CAFR's) are judged to substantially conform 10 program standards. lJarCP~ President jJfh/~ Executive Director RAMSEY RESIDENTS The City of Ramsey is currently seeking candidates to fill a vacancy on its Planning and Zoning Com- mission. The position requires a minimum of one evening meeting per month; familiarity with Ramsey City ordinances is desired. Ramsey residents in- terested in serving on the Commission are requested to submit a letter of application to Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota, 55303. The letter should contain the ap- plicant's name, address, telephone number, work experience, education and any experience in municipal affairs. In addition, applicants should in- clude a statement listing their reasons for seeking appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commis- sion. The position is not salaried; however, compen- sation for incidental expenses is provided. GOT SOMETHING TO SAY? Remember Citizen Input. The Ramsey City Coun- cil, Economic Development Commission, Park Board, Planning and Zoning Commission, Airport Commission and Charter Commission all have a "Citizen Input" time set aside at the beginning of each meeting. "Citizen Input" permits citizens to ad- dress Councilor Commissions without first having to get on the agenda. If you have something that you would like to bring to the attention of Councilor Commissions, don't forget "Citizen Input".