Ramsey Resident - 2005 - January/February

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1 ~LOSING CEREMONIES FOR KOREAN WAR EXHIBIT It has been called the "Forgotten War," but the stories of the people who served in the Korean War (1950-1953) have been the subject of a special exhibit at the Anoka County History Center for the past 18 months. That exhibit will be closing with special ceremonies on January 25, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at the Anol(a County History Center and Library. Members of the Korean War Veterans Chapter #1 will participate in the event by presenting the colors to open the evening. Chapter members from Anoka County who have been involved with the exhibit will be recognized and several veterans will speal(. The evening will close with Chapter #1 members as they complete a "helmet and rifle" ceremony to recognize the sacrifice made, and the playing of "Taps. " The date of January 25th was chosen as it commemorates the date the United Nation forces resumed their offensive in 1951 after a disastrous retreat in the face of the Communist Chinese intervention. The operation was called "Thunderbolt" and brought UN troops back to an area just south of Seoul in just over a weel(. The operation continued until UN forces were aligned opposite Communist forces along the 38th Parallel, the demarcation line between North and South Korea that exists yet today. The event is open to the public as one last chance to see the "38th Parallel, Stories of the Forgotten War" exhibit before it is removed to mal(e room for a new veteran's exhibit. Everyone is invited to the special evening of remembrance and honor. The Anoka County History Center and Library is located at 2135 Third Avenue North in downtown Anoka. The Korean War exhibit will remain open during regular open hours until January 25, 2005. The History Center is open Tuesdays from 10: 00 a.m. to 8: 00 p.m., Wednesday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Admission for ACHS members is free, non- members admission is $3.00 for adults, and $2.00 for children 6-1 7 years. For more information, please call 763- 421-0600. General Fund Budget Continued From Page 3 Street Maintenance is responsible for the planning, organizing and coordination of the maintenance of the City's streets. Snow and Ice Removal is responsible for the effective removal of snow and ice on City streets. Public Works Budget: 2004 Budgeted Expenditures 2005 Budgeted Expenditures Budgeted Positions Monthly Net Cost For Average Home Parks and Recreation $ 1,546,001 $ 1,556,866 13.50 FTE's $5.64 Parks and Recreation consists of the following functions: Parl( and Recreation, Community Programs, and Environmental Services. Descriptions of each function are as follows: Park and Recreation is responsible for the overall coordination and administration, planning, development and maintenance of the City's parl( system. Community Programs is ajoint venture with Anoka Hennepin ISD #11 which provides for Community School programs. Environmental Services administers the tree management program including tree disease control, tree trimming and reforestation. Park and Recreation Budget: 2004 Budgeted Expenditures 2005 Budgeted Expenditures Budgeted Positions Monthly Net Cost For Average Home $ 809,190 $ 809,939 11.22 FTE's $2.93 ,~~~'* Snowplowing FAQ Continued From Page 11'*- Staking the blvd. is a great help to drivers as it helps them to :lize the edge of the road. The drivers try their best, but it's not easy lmowing exactly where the edge of the road is at all times, especially at 3 a.m. in the middle of a snow storm! Q. Why won't the city repair my sprinl(ler system or other improvements I've made in the right-of-way (ROW) when they damage it plowing? A. The City retains ownership of the ROW, which in most cases is 12-15 feet from the edge of the road. This ROW is reserved for utilities and their equipment, snow storage, sidewalks, etc. Any improvements made to the ROW by the homeowner are done so at their risl(. Q. Who do I call if I have a complaint or comment about snowplowing A. Call the City of Ramsey's snow plow information hotline at 763- 433-9852, and leave a message containing your name, address, phone number and a brief description of your problem or concern. The policy of the Public Works department is to return all phone calls, or meet with residents if they so request. I try to take one day at a time, but sometimes several days attack me at once. - Ashleigh Brilliant