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BURNING PERMITS Many residents in Ramsey are experiencing difficulty in obtaining burning permits for the disposal of oak wilt debris. The authority to issue these permits is with the lVIinnesota Polution Control Agency. The difficulty results from meeting the regulations in AirPolution Control Rules, Chapter 8, Open Burning. The most restrictive porti,on of these Rules is, a permit cannot be issued if the site is within 600 feet of an occupied residence other than those located on the property on which the burning is located. The Ramsey City Council is now in the process of attempting to establish municipal sites in convenient locations to allow residents some means of disposal. It is emphasized to Ramsey residents that prior to cutting trees from their property they check with City Hall about means of disposal. It is possible that due to dry weather conditions burning permits of any kind may be difficult to obtain. ~" ~. RAMSEY PLANNING ACTIVITIES Planning activities will continue to be a topic of discussion at local Plannil'lg Commission and City Council meetings over the next several months. Presently before the City for consideration are: 1. Metro Council plan review of the Urban Planning District Study Report; which represents a major amendment to the City's Comprehensive Plan. 2. Metro Council "System Statement" for the City of Ramsey; which outlines the City's responsibilities to comply with the recently passed Metrolpolitan Land Planning Act. 3. Governor's Executive Order No. 130 designating the Mississippi River Critical Area Regulations. 4. Department of Natural Resources Wild, Scenic and Recreational Rivers management plan which represents an overlap of regulations with the Governor's Critical Rivers Designation. All of these activities represent monumental planning decisi.ons which must be made. Currently, City officials are negotiating with the Metropolitan Council to resolve differences in planning judgment such as population projections, urban service needs, housing forecasts,employment forecasts and transportation planning. Some planning assistance funds will be available to the City to compensate for costs, however, amounts and total cost analysis have not been determined yet. RAMSEY'S NEWS IS AIRED EACH WEEK ON KANO Kathy Schneider gives a broadcast each Thursday at 12:45 p.m. on KANO Radio. Listen for Kathy's broadcast and keep up to date on happenings in Ramsey. A special thank you to Kathy for giving her time to the City for this service. Comprehensive Parll Plan The Ramsey Park Commission is nearing completion of a Comprehensive Park elan for the City Park system. Th~ plan analyzes the existing park sites and makes plann.ing proposals for future park acquisition and development. The guide also deals with most effective means to deal with Shoreline use within the City; standards for certain recreation factilities and a master plan for park development. Presently the Park Commission is meeting with the Planning Commission and City Council on the plan prior to submittal for Metro Council review and eventual adoption. The plan has been prepared by Tim Paquette under the direction of the Park Commission. NOTICE to Ramse~ residents The City of Ramsey is currently seeking candidates to fill vacancies on the Park & Recreation Commission. The position requires a minimum of one evening per month. Ramsey residents interested in serving on the Commission are requested to submit a letter of application to Ramsey City Hall, 141 OO$t. Francis Boulevard N.W., Anoka, Minnesota 55303, no later than February 15, 1977. The letter should contain the appl icant's name, address, phone number, work experience, education/any experience in - munic.ipal affairs in addition; applicants should list reasons for seeking the appointment. The position is not salaried. Street Depllrtment Re41iest RAMSEY STREET DEPARTMENT REQUESTS ALL RESIJ)El\lTS TO KEEP THEIR GARBAGE CANS OFF THE STREET. The plows can not do an effective job of removing SnOW when they are hampered by garbage cans and ca.rsin the roadway. Your cooperation will be most sincerely appreciated. Ramse~'s Ristor~ BoolI The city of Ramsey now has its own book of History. This 'beautiful book was researched, written and published as a Bicentennial project in 1976 by Jean James and is on sale now for only $2.00 at the following locations: Ramsey City Hall, 14100 St. Francis Boulevard Bob's Country Market, 5909-167th Avenue Tom Thumb Superette, 14911 Ramsey Boulevard GET YOUR COpy WHILE THE SUPPLY LASTS!! Also on sale at City Hall -- handy Bicentennial trays for $1.25 each and Bicentennial keychains and necklaces for $3.00 each.