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Printed on Recycled Paper RAMSEY IDENT RE CITY NEWSLETTER VOLUME,S, NUMBER 2 FEBRUARY 1990 Anoka County Commissioner Natalie Haas Steffen (center) received the "Citizen of the Year 1989" award from Ramsey Lion members Leigh Lundberg (left) and Merle Mevissen (right). RAMSEY LIONS CLUB Lions Name Haas-Steffen Citizen of the Year "This is truly an honor to be recognized by the Ramsey Lions--an organization that does so much for our community," said Anoka County Commis- sioner Natalie Haas Steffen when she received the "Citizen of the Year 1989" Award from the Ramsey Lions. Commissioner Haas Steffen, who was represented Ramsey on the County Board since 1983, was chosen as the recipient of the prestigious award because of her leadership in numerous pro- jects, such as the Rum River "Adopt-A-River" pro- ject, which benefited the entire community; and because of her assistance to many individuals who needed help. Commissioner Haas Steffen commended the Ramsey Lions for their leadership in helping people in need. In the past two years, the Ramsey Lions have donated over $100,000 to the community. Their contributions include providing food and toys at ThanksQiving and Christmas to the disadvantaged and needy; helping the handicapped with eye ex- ams, glasses and donations to the Leader Dog/Hear- ing Dog Program, and Children's Eye Clinic; sup- porting education at all levels; supporting community enhancement projects; assisting senior citizens; and much more. The Ramsey Lions, in addition to mak- ing donations to organizations, also touch the lives of many individuals. They've provided a wheelchair for a local man. They enabled a handicapped per- son to attend an Archery Tournament. A special phone for a handicapped resident was made possi- ble through the Lions. The list goes on and on. "Government works to help people in need, but governmental programs alone can't begin to stay ahead of the needs," Commissioner Haas Steffen said, "I feel that we are truly fortunate to live in an area where organizations such as the Ramsey Lions are an active partner. Their involvement makes a world of difference." For more information on the Ramsey Lions, call Merle Mevissen at 421-7178. PRECINCT CAUCUSES SCHEDULED TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1990 7:30 P.M. DEMOCRATIC-FARMER-LABOR PARTY RAMSEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 15000 NOWTHEN BLVD. N.W. ALL RAMSEY PRECINCTS INDEPENDENT-REPUBLICAN PARTY RAMSEY MUNICIPAL CENTER 15153 NOWTHEN BLVD. N.W. ALL RAMSEY PRCINCTS Ramsey Resident Ramsey Municipal Center 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 [) The Ramsey Area Your bridge to the future THIRD ANNUAL DISCOVER RAMSEY EXPO Sunday, March 4th 11 :00 . 4:00 Ramsey Elementary School 15000 Nowthen Blvd. Door Prizes and Drawings Meet Your Local Businesses and Organizations Free Popcorn and Balloons Sponsored by the Ramsey Economic Development Co. Any group, organization or business wishing to reserve a booth at the Expo should call Jackie at 421-9391 as soon as possible. RAMSEY YOUTH ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST SPRING AND SUMMER SPORTS REGISTRATION When: February 25, 1990 Where: Ramsey Elementary School Time: 7:30 a.m. - 1 :00 p.m. Adults: $3.50 Child: $2.50 Family Ticket: $10.00 Children Under 5 Free POSTAL CUSTOMER COUNCIL AMENDS CITY'S STREET ASSESSMENT POLICY On January 23, 1990, the City Council adopted an ordinance to amend the City's street assessment. policy. The previous policy stated that on residen- tial streets, 100% of the cost of construction, reconstruction/overlays and all sealcoating applica- tions will be assessed to the benefitting property owners. The ordinance amendment establishes a policy whereby the City will participate in 50% of the cost for reconstruction/overlays and second and subsequent sealcoating applications to existing blacktop residential streets. The policy relating to residential lots accessing on- to Municipal State Aid (MSA) roads remains un- changed. That policy states that the benefitting pro- perty owners will be assessed 50% of the cost of a typical residential street for the initial construction and reconstruction/overlays with the remainder of the cost being paid for with MSA funds. MSA funds are used to pay for 100% of the cost of the initial sealcoating and City funds will be used to pay for second and subsequent sealcoating applications. DOGS--DOGS--DOGS The City is constantly receiving complaints of dogs being a nuisance. The most common complaint is dogs 'running at large'. The City ordinance states that no dogs are allowed to run at large off the premises of the owner and when they are off the premises of the owner, they must be leashed or otherwise effectively controlled. In the country, where there is more room, homeowners do like hav- ing a pet and letting it roam the open spaces. However, pet owners should remember that even in the country, they do have neighbors who do like to take care of their lawns and dogs running at large are most annoying. Dogs running at large also f"lre- sent annoying' problems with respect to garbage cans. It is not a pleasant experience to rebag gar- bage after dogs have torn into it and distributed it all over the yard. Dogs running at large also attract the attention of those dogs in the neighborhood that are properly confined; the confined dog's only recourse to respond to a dog passing by is to bark. That barking can start a chain reaction of barking dogs throughout the neighborhood and neighbors becoming very irritated and annoyed. This is probably an appropriate time to also ad- dress the issue of cats. City Ordinance states that it is unlawful to let a cat run at large. Just as with dogs, cats are subject to impounding. Letting your pets run at large is not doing the pet any favors. Veterinarians will confirm that pets run- ning at large are more apt to contract diseases like Parvo or intestinal parasites; or sustain injuries resulting from a dog fight or being hit by motor vehi- cle. So please, be kind to your pet and your neighbor and keep your pets leashed or kenneled. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * : FEATURED ARTICLES : .. Discover Ramsey Expo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 .. 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