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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND ENGINEERING During 1999, there were 124 permits issued for new home construction with a total of 1,201 permits issued (includes wells, decks, additions, commercial buildings, etc.). Total value of permits issued the past five years have been: Year Ending December 31 Amount 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 $ 23,656,560 35,212,900 28,915,142 42,329,300 28,318,900 As a result of the recent building activity, the expected growth of the community through the year 2000 is anticipated to be as follows: Households Population 1990 Census 3,641 12,408 1998 MET Council Estimate 5,570 18,600 1999 City Staff Projection 5,757 19,000 2000 City Staff Projection 5,909 19,500 The preceding projections will be adjusted periodically and will vary depending on changes in the economy and Council decisions. In September 1995, a Charter referendum was held which is expected to slow residential growth of the community beyond the year 2000, but is not expected to dramatically impact the above estimates due to existing land inventory in the Urban Service District and projected future planning of rural planned unit developments. In terms of commercial and industrial development the City issued ten building permits for commercial or industrial construction projects valued at $8,377,000. Some of the projects included Knoll Properties, Trademen, Parabody, Intec, Direct Enclosures, Monarch Homes, and North Country Concrete. PLANNING In 1999, the City Council approved one new exclusive residential subdivision including 7 lots and 13 commercial lots. Additional activity for 2000 Council consideration is currently in process. With a stable economy, 2000 should prove to be a busy year. The Metropolitan Council requires cities within its jurisdiction to formulate and follow Comprehensive Plans for land use and transportation. Ramsey's updated plan was due by December 31, 1998. The City requested an extension of the submittal deadline and submitted its plan on December 31, 1999. The consulting firm of Hoisington Koegler, Inc. has facilitated the process of updating the plan. Each year the City Council approves a Capital Improvement Program. This document projects the priority and construction schedule for the completion of public improvements over the next five years. Most of these improvements are funded through dedicated funds that are set aside specifically for the noted proj ect. A few projects will require general tax levy in order to realize completion. It is this document that gives the community the best picture of projected new roads, utilities and parks over the next several years. -vu-