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MAJOR INITIATIVES (continued) ommunity Development and Enpineering,.(continuedl As a result of the recent building activity, the expected growth of the community through the year 2000 is anticipated to be as follows: 1990 Census 1996 Metropolitan Council Estimate 1997 City Staff Projection 2000 City Staff Projection Households Population 3,641 12,408 5,056 16,431 5,257 17,342 5,847 19,295 The preceeding 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. This past year has been the most active in Ramsey's history in terms of commercial and industrial development. The City Council approved site plans for 530,273 square feet of commercial. or institutional construction projects. Among the seventeen such projects is the new headquarters for the Anoka Electric Cooperative and Vision Ease Lens, both of which are under construction at the intersection of Ramsey Boulevard and Sunwood Drive. Starting in 1995, the City developed its own industrial park which includes most of the property south of County Road #116 and east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard. As a result of that opportunity, the City has realized the completion of eight industrial projects [on parcels near the main industrial park] and more are underway, or in the planning stages, for 1997 construction. Over the past three years, over one million square feet of commercial or industrial construction, from thirty-seven projects, totaling over $34 million in market value, has been approved by the Council. During 1996, the City also expanded its own facilities with the addition of a new police office building. This 10,500 square foot facility is located behind City Hall with its primary access off 153rd Avenue. The building was completed in December at a cost of just under $600,000. The building was sufficiently sized to handle police department needs for activity levels expected at the City's maximum population. It was sited such that if City Hall ever needs to be expanded, the two buildings can easily be connected. Tannin In 1996, the City Council approved 18 new subdivisions including 95 residential and 23 commercial lots. Additional activity for 1997 Council consideration is currently in process. With a stable economy, 1997 should prove to be another busy year. On November 26, 1996, the City Council approved the 1997 - 2002 Capital Improvement Program. This document . projects the priority and the schedule for completion of $11,411,925 in public improvements over the next six years. Most of these improvements are funded through dedicated funds that are set aside specifically for the noted project. 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. iv