Ramsey Resident - 2007 - January/February

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~ Public Notice Ramsey Town Center Continued From Page 1 private limited liability corporation that was created by a group of developers and investors for the purpose of developing the Ramsey Town Center project. During the master planning stages of the project and dur- ing the development agreement negotiations with the RTC LLC, city staff and council were keenly aware that major changes of ownership are often the norm for long-term projects of this scale. With this understanding, city staff and council worked with great diligence to ensure that the city's financial position is adequately protected. The city built two structures in the Ramsey Town Center, the new Ramsey Municipal Center and the Municipal Parl(ing Facility. The new Municipal Center was built with the use of lease revenue bonds issued by the city and paid annually by the local tax levy; the Municipal Parl(ing Facility was funded by a combination of special assessments on the project area and federal grants in support of the new Ramsey Star Express Commuter Coach Service and the eventual Northstar Corridor Commuter Rail Line. Town Center Tomorrow The city anticipates that a financial restructuring action will occur on the remaining land currently owned by Ramsey Town Center LLC within the next few months, and that within six to nine months a new developer will purchase the land and con- tinue the development of the project. It is important to note that a number of parcels are currently owned by other private interests and will be developing over the next 18 months, those proj ects include the Crest View Senior Communities and the 25 acres owned by PSD LLC on the eastern end of the project near Ramsey Boulevard. Ramsey Crossin~s A development agreement was recently approved for a separate project to the west of Armstrong Boulevard, called Ramsey Crossings. Ramsey Crossings is a large format retail development that is planned to include Target and a national home improvement retailer. This project, which is being developed by Robert Muir Company, is anticipated to move forward in 2007. For more information If you have questions regarding the status of the Ramsey Town Center project, please contact Brian Olson, Public Works Director at 763-433-9825 or bolson@ci.ramsey.mn.us. If you have questions regarding the Ramsey Crossings project west of Armstrong, please contact Pat Trudgeon, Community Develop- ment Director, at 763-433-9843 or ptrudgeon@ci.ramsey.mn.us. Homeowner Education for Septic Systems Homeowners wanting to better under- stand, operate and maintain their septic systems maywant to attend a Homeowner Education for Septic Systems program being presented by the University of Minnesota Extension Service. There will be an opportunity to hear about water saving ideas, find out if you should be using addi- tives, and get your questions answered. This free two-hour program will be held Monday, February 5, 2007 from 7:00 - 9:00 pm at Bunker Hills Activities Center, 550 Bunker Lake Blvd NW, Andover, two miles west of Highway 65 on Bunl(er Lake Boulevard. Pre-register at least three days prior to class by calling the University of Minnesota Extension Service, Anoka County at 763-755- 1280, or use online registration at www.extension. umn.edu/county/anoka and clicl( on Hot Topics in Anol(a County. Program materials are covered by an Anol(a County Ag Preserves Grant. Sergeant Bob Kuhn Retires Longtime Ramsey police officer, Bob Kuhn, is retiring January 31, 2007 from the department after 28 years of service. Bob started with the department in 1979 after having worked in Eveleth and Princeton, Minnesota as a patrol officer. During his time with Ramsey, he worked as a patrol officer, an investigator, a Corporal and a finished his career as a Sergeant. Bob has seen a lot of change in Ramsey, both in the department and the city during his career. The department has gone from five officers to twenty-two during his tenure. He has worked under three police Chiefs in Ramsey and has worked out of four buildings including the newly completed Municipal Center. Bob's leadership and worl( ethic will be missed by all members of the department as well as citizens that he has had contact with over the years. Bob will be spending time at his cabin and playing with his grandchildren instead of working nights l(eeping the citizens of Ramsey safe. 10 www.ci.ramsey.mn.us