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At the same time, the City is constantly looking for ways to keep organizational operating costs down. <br />Technology improvements have been a major focus with a complete computer upgrade. Maintenance <br />operations have also been improved by utilization of equipment built to reduce the time necessary to <br />conduct tasks such as turf maintenance. Our staffing, mentioned earlier, does not include large <br />complements of people for emergency events such as large snowfalls. Rather, the City has a number of <br />people "on- call" who are available should the need arise, but are not on the payroll for the remainder of <br />the year. <br />COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING <br />During 2000, there were 91 permits issued for new home construction with a total of 904 permits issued <br />(includes wells, decks, additions, commercial buildings, etc.). Total value of permits issued the past five <br />years have been: <br />As a result of the recent building activity, the expected growth of the community through the year 2001 <br />is anticipated to be as follows: <br />PLANNING <br />2000 $22,559,900 <br />1999 $23,656,560 <br />1998 $35,212,900 <br />1997 $28,915,142 <br />1996 $42,329,300 <br />vii <br />Households Population <br />1990 Census 3,641 12,408 <br />1999 City Staff Projection 5,757 19,000 <br />2000 Census 5,700 18,511 <br />2001 City Staff Projection 5,757 19,000 <br />The preceeding projections will be adjusted periodically and will vary depending on changes in the <br />economy and Council decisions. <br />In terms of commercial and industrial development, the City issued eight building permits for <br />commercial or industrial construction projects valued at $4,744,000. Some of the projects included Ace <br />Solid Waste, Ramsey Towne Square, Systematic Refrigeration and B &B Carpet Retail Center. <br />In 2000 the City Council approved four residential plats creating 20 single - family lots and 94 townhouse <br />units. Additional activity for 2001 Council consideration is currently in process. With a stable economy, <br />2001 should prove to be another busy year. <br />The Metropolitan Council requires cities within its jurisdiction to formulate and follow Comprehensive <br />Plans for land use and transportation. The City is currently working with Metropolitan Council to have <br />the Ramsey Comprehensive Plan approved in early 2001. <br />Each year the City Council approves a Capital Improvement Program. This document projects the <br />priority and construction schedule for the completion of public improvements over the next five years. <br />Most of these improvements are funded through dedicated funds that are set aside specifically for the <br />noted project. A few projects will require general tax levy in order to realize completion. It is this <br />document that gives the community the best picture of projected new roads, utilities and parks over the <br />next several years. <br />