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<br />VOLUME 5, NUMBER 7
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<br />RAMSEY
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<br />CITY NEWSLETTER
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<br />JULY 1990
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<br />NEW FIRE TRUCK ARRIVES IN RAMSEY
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<br />The new 9000 Ford Diesel Ford Pumper arrived on July 6,1990. The truck is designed to carry 6 fire fighters, 1,000 gallons of
<br />water and is capable of pumping 1,250 gallons of water a minute. Equipment on board the truck will include ladders, axes and
<br />1,000 feet of 5 inch hose. Plans are to put the pumper into service on September 1, 1990. Pictured above are volunteeer
<br />firefighters Steve Wilson and Alfred LaTour.
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<br />COMMUNITY MEETING:
<br />OAK WILT CONTROL &
<br />SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITY
<br />FORESTRY
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<br />Tuesday July 31, 1990
<br />7:00 P.M.
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center
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<br />Trees are a part of every community's quality of life. They pro-
<br />vide many uses; conserve energy by sheltering from winter
<br />winds and summer heat, moderate global warming, contribute
<br />to human health, provide wildlife habitat, and reduce air pollu-
<br />tion, soil erosion and noise. Economically speaking, wooded
<br />lots with mature trees attract home buyers who wish to live
<br />in a natural setting. Unfortunately our number one shade tree,
<br />oaks, are being threatened by oak wilt. In the last 15 years
<br />approximately 2.5-5% of our oak trees have been wiped out
<br />by this disease, every year! If we work together we can
<br />develop a city-wide program to save our remaining oak trees.
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<br />The City of Ramsey in cooperation with Anoka County Ex-
<br />tension Service will be offering a community-wide meeting.
<br />This community meeting will cover oak wilt disease control
<br />and community forestry concerns in Ramsey. The following
<br />people will be at the meeting to provide you with information
<br />and answer any questions you may have:
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<br />Mark Andrews, Integrated Pest Management Specialist, will
<br />summarize the biology and nature of the spread of oak wilt.
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<br />David Stephenson, Plant Health Specialist, will present
<br />disease control methods and community strategies. He will
<br />also illustrate, with an aerial map, the extent of Ramsey's
<br />Oak Wilt problem areas.
<br />Janette Monear, Anoka County Extension SeIVice, will em-
<br />phasize how the Brush Chipping Program can benefit you.
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<br />Bruce Bacon, Environmental Specialist, will address sus-
<br />tainable community forestry and how it affects you.
<br />Mike Marquart, Community Development Intern, will
<br />summarize this summers chipping program.
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<br />This community-wide program is the beginning of several
<br />neighborhood meetings that will be offered in the near future.
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<br />Ramsey Resident
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center
<br />15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW
<br />Ramsey, MN 55303
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<br />You are encouraged to bring your questions and environmental
<br />concerns to this meeting.
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<br />Please preregister to receive an information packet by calling
<br />Mike Marquart at Ramsey Municipal Center, 427-1410.
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<br />CITY OF RAMSEY'S
<br />1991 BUDGET
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<br />The City of Ramsey's Budget Committee will be reviewing
<br />budget requests as received from the City's commissions,
<br />departments and community organizations on the following
<br />days:
<br />Tuesday
<br />Thursday
<br />Wednesday
<br />Thursday
<br />Wednesday
<br />Thursday
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<br />July 31, 1990
<br />August 2, 1990
<br />August 8, 1990
<br />August 9, 1990
<br />August 15,1990
<br />August 16, 1990
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<br />6:00 p.m.
<br />4:00 p.m.
<br />4:00 p.m.
<br />4:00 p.m.
<br />4:00 p.m.
<br />4:00 p.m.
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<br />In addition to the above, a meeting is tentatively scheduled for
<br />Thursday, July 26 at 4:00 p.m. to discuss the budget calen-
<br />dar and possible 1991 revenue sources.
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<br />During September additional budget committee meetings will
<br />be scheduled to review program and expenditure requests
<br />funded through Special Revenue, Construction, Trust and
<br />Enterprise Funds. The dates for these meetings will be pub-
<br />lished in the next issue.
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<br />All citizens of Ramsey are invited to attend these budget
<br />workshop meetings, and citizen input is encouraged. The
<br />meetings will be held in the council chambers at the Municipal
<br />Center located at 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N. W. in Ramsey.
<br />Please contact Penny Curtis at the Municipal Center
<br />(427 -1410) if you are interested in the date and approximate
<br />time a specific request will be presented.
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<br />Between the dates of November 15 and December 20, 1990,
<br />your City Council will hold a public hearing to discuss the pro-
<br />posed total budget and property tax levy for taxes payable
<br />1991. The date of this hearing, along with a reconvene date,
<br />will be selected by September 1 , 1990 and published as soon
<br />as possible thereafter.
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<br />1990 ELECTIONS
<br />FILING FOR MAYOR
<br />AND CITY COUNCIL
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<br />The State Primary Election will be held on September 11 and
<br />the State General Election will be held on November 6. Filing
<br />for the positions of Mayor and two Councilmember at-large
<br />seats will open on August 28 and will close on September 11
<br />at 5:00 p.m. Any eligible person may become a candidate for
<br />the position of Mayor (two year term) or Council member (four
<br />year term) by filing an affidavit with the City Administrator
<br />between August 28 and September 11 at City Hall. In order to
<br />file for candidacy the candidate must be an eligible voter, be
<br />21 years of age or older and have maintained residency in the
<br />City for 30 days before the General Election. A fee of $5.00
<br />is to be paid at the time of filing.
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<br />Campaign signs may be placed in any district and the max-
<br />imum size allowed is 32 square feet. Candidates must pay a
<br />sign permit fee of $30.00. Such signs must be removed within
<br />seven days following the election.
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<br />For more information regarding the upcoming election con-
<br />tact Penny Curtis, Administrative Coordinator, at 427-1410.
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<br />ELECTION JUDGES NEEDED
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<br />Election judges are needed for the Primary and General
<br />Elections to be held in September and November. If you are
<br />interested in serving as an election judge, contact Penny
<br />Curtis, Administrative Coordinator, at 427-1410. Training is
<br />provided and election judges are compensated for their time
<br />including training.
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<br />CITY COUNCIL CONTINUES
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<br />TO REVIEW THE ISSUE
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<br />OF STREET LIGHTS
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<br />On July 24, 1990, the City Council conducted a public hear-
<br />ing to receive citizen comments regarding the issue of street
<br />lights in new and existing areas. Generally, the citizen com-
<br />ments received were in favor of street lights being installed at
<br />major intersections and possibly at regular intervals
<br />throughout urban neighborhoods. The City Council will be
<br />discussing this issue again on August 14, at which time Staff
<br />is to have available a report on options for funding sources for
<br />street light installation and maintenance.
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<br />: Featured Articles :
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<br />* Oak Wilt Meeting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *
<br />* 1991 Budget.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *
<br />* Filing for Office. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 *
<br />* Fall Sports Registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 *
<br />* 1990 Census. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 *
<br />* Summer Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 *
<br />* Recycling Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *
<br />* Chipping Update. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *
<br />* Recycling Counts Year to Date. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 *
<br />* Commission Vacancies. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 *
<br />* New Election Equipment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 *
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