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<br />CITY NEWSLETTER <br /> <br />SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER, VOLUME 16, No.6 <br /> <br />NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 2001 <br /> <br />Tuesday, August 7th 2001, marl<ed the fourth <br />celebration of National Night Out in the City of Ramsey. <br />Although the temperature was as high as 99 degrees, it <br />didn't effect the success of our day long celebration to <br />"give neighborhood crime and drugs a going away <br />party." <br />The day began at the Ramsey Fire Station where <br />an estimated 100 people attended various scheduled events <br />beginning with a very successful car seat clinic sponsored <br />by Community First National Bank of Ramsey. Expert <br />technicians inspected 42 child safety restraints and found <br />only three (3) were installed properly. The clinic gave <br />parents a chance to asl< experts specific questions about <br />their car seats, learn how to properly install their seats in <br />their vehicles to safely transport their children. <br />The Ramsey Fire Department gave three <br />demonstrations on fire extinguishers and fire safety for <br />children. STAR dogs were on site and representatives <br />were present to answer questions and show residents how <br />the dogs are able to track for search and rescue. McGruff <br />was also on site during the entire event handing out balloons <br />and sticl<ers. LeTourneau's Super Valu donated FREE <br />ice cream for everyone in attendance. <br />Evening events began at 3 :00 pm with a l<icl<-off <br />party at our senior apartment complex and contin~ed <br />through the night with 27 additional blocl< partIes <br />throughout the City of Ramsey. Police, Fire, McGruff and <br />city council members made stops at every registered party <br />in the City of Ramsey. A highlight of the evening was the <br />fire department cooling people offwhen they opened up <br />their hoses and sprayed the l<ids. <br />Thanl< you to everyone who participated in malcing <br />this day such an enjoyable event in the City of Ramsey. <br />Anyone interested in coordinating a National Night Out <br />event for 2002, please to contact Chandra Kreyer, Crime <br />Prevention Specialist at 763-427-6812. <br /> <br />NOTICED ANYTHING <br />NEW ON THE HORIZON LATELY? <br /> <br />Water Tower number #2 is on line! Ramsey's <br />newest water utility improvement was recently painted, <br />filled with water, passed all tests and is now storing water! <br />This 1.4 million-dollar project was an important addition <br />to the City, quadrupling the amount of water available for <br />domestic use and fire protection. The City's half million <br />gallon Tower # 1 can now receive exterior pressure <br />washing, minor repairs and repainting similar to the new <br />tower. This worl< will begin after Labor Day and should <br />be completed in early October. <br />Site improvements for the one and one half million <br />- gallon Tower #2 such as landscaping, driveway and <br />trail connections to Cottonwood Parl< are under way. <br />The tower site will in effect function as the entrance to <br />the 27 -acre Cottonwood Parl< as well as be an important <br />landmarl< for the City. <br />Other interesting facts about the new tower <br />include; Height - 165 feet. The diameter of the 'bowl' <br />is 90 feet. The tower tool< less than one year to actually <br />construct. The weight of the drinlcing water contained is <br />12,510,500 pounds or 6,255 tons! The letters are nearly <br />8' high and the phrase "The City of Ramsey" is 69' 6" <br />long. <br /> <br /> <br />For more information about Ramsey's Water <br />Utility call Marl< Boos at 763-427-8254. <br />