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<br />VOLUME 3, NUMBER 6
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<br />CITY NEWSLETTER
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<br />JUNE 1988
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<br />RUM RIVER BRANCH LIBRARY
<br />5910 167th Avenue N.W.
<br />Rum River Plaza
<br />753.3639
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<br />HOURS:
<br />Monday, Wednesday
<br />Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
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<br />Noon to 8:00 p.m.
<br />10:00 a.m. to Noon
<br />1:00 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
<br />10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
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<br />Saturday
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<br />SUMMER OFFERS:
<br />Story time for ages 3-1/2 - 5 years; Tuesdays at 1 :30 p.m.
<br />beginning on June 27.
<br />Registration begins June 20; stop in at the library or call
<br />753-3639.
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<br />The library hosts Summer Programs through August 16
<br />at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays. There is no pre-registration
<br />necessary and the programs include magician acts, rep-
<br />tile shows, teddy bear parades, etc.
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<br />The Summer Reading Club will continue through August
<br />19; stop in at the library to register.
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<br />RAMSEY RESIDENTS!
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<br />The City of Ramsey is currently seeking can-
<br />didates to fill several vacancies on its Charter Com-
<br />mission. The Commission meets as needed and con-
<br />ducts evening meetings. Ramsey residents in-
<br />terested in serving on the Commission are requested
<br />to submit a letter of application to the Ramsey
<br />Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Boulevard N.W.,
<br />Ramsey, Minnesota. 55303. The letter should con-
<br />tain the applicant's name, address, telephone
<br />number, work experience, education and any ex-
<br />perience in municipal affairs. In addition, applicants
<br />should include a statement regarding their interest
<br />in seeking appointment to the Charter Commission.
<br />The position is not salaried.
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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 />WOW! THOSE RAMSEY LIONS
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<br />REALLY KNOW HOW TO
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<br />THROW A PARTY!
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<br />The 2nd annual community picnic, sponsored by
<br />the Ramsey Lions and held on June 11, was a
<br />tremendous success. Between 4,000 and 5,000 peo-
<br />ple turned out for the event. The Lions served 2,300
<br />hot dogs; 1,500 corn dogs; 2,000 ears of corn; 5,000
<br />gallons of pop; and lots and lots of watermelon.
<br />Three $100 bonds were given as gate prizes for
<br />adults; there was over $1200 worth of children's
<br />prizes given away. A word of thanks to the Ramsey
<br />businesses that donated a total of 500:!: prizes for
<br />the bingo tent.
<br />Ramsey recognizes and applauds the Lions for the
<br />tremendous amount of work and funds they have put
<br />into an annual event that has done so much to pro-
<br />mote Ramsey's identity amongst the residents
<br />themselves.
<br />Ramsey would also like to extend a special thanks
<br />to the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association, especially
<br />Kem King and Jill Prall, for their tireless efforts to
<br />assist the Lions before and during the picnic. A word
<br />of thanks should also go to the Ramsey Jaycees,
<br />Boy Scouts, Ramsey Ranger Saddle Club and the
<br />Senior Citizens Club for their assistance in making
<br />the day the great success that it was.
<br />Again, thanks to the Ramsey Lions for putting so
<br />much time and effort into giving us that good 01'
<br />HOMETOWN FEELING
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<br />RAMSEY'S KEEP AMERICA
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<br />BEAUTIFUL PROGRAM NAMED:
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<br />"MAKE THE SCENE, KEEP
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<br />RAMSEY CLEAN"
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<br />Thanks to all you Ramsey residents who submit-
<br />ted entries for the Name Ramsey's Keep America
<br />Beautiful Program Contest. We received many good
<br />suggestions and the final decision was difficult!
<br />Listed below are the top three entries:
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<br />1st Place - "Make the Scene, Keep
<br />Ramsey Clean"
<br />Submitted by Don Napurski
<br />2nd Place - "Keep Ramsey Radiant"
<br />Subitted by Merrilyn Steiner
<br />3rd Place - "Protect Ramsey's Charm"
<br />Submitted by Linda Wolfbauer
<br />The top three entries received cash prizes donated
<br />by Waste Management of Minnesota.
<br />The Keep America Beautiful Committee thanks
<br />you for your interest in Ramsey's litter reduction,
<br />recycling and neighborhood clean-up program; we
<br />look forward to your continued interest and participa-
<br />tion in this program!
<br />Remember: MAKE THE SCENE, KEEP RAMSEY
<br />CLEAN!
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<br />MIDYEAR HOMESTEAD
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<br />Residents who own and occupy their property
<br />after January 2, 1987, and prior to June 1, 1987,
<br />qualify for the mid-year homestead credit. Property
<br />owners must file for the mid-year homestead credit
<br />as soon as possible. The credit filed in June affects
<br />taxes due in 1988 and could mean substantial dif-
<br />ference in your property taxes. Ramsey residents
<br />must file for mid-year homestead credit at the Anoka
<br />County Assessors Office in the Anoka County Cour-
<br />thouse at 325 East Main in Anoka.
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<br />And fun for all, including Mayor Reimann and Commissioner
<br />Steffen.
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<br />Michael Terry's hot air balloon demonstration was a real
<br />crowd pleaser.
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<br />RAMSEY TRAIL SYSTEM
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<br />The Ramsey Parks Commission has worked over the
<br />past year to initiate a City wide trail system. This is
<br />in response to residents' demands for designated
<br />snowmobile, horse and bike trails as well as
<br />pedestrian and cross country ski trails. The propos-
<br />ed trail system is shown on a City map on page 2
<br />illustrating potential trail corridors. The proposed cor-
<br />ridors have been selected based on:
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<br />· Ability to link one park to another.
<br />· Ability to link commercial, government or other
<br />activity centers with residential and park
<br />development.
<br />· Diversity of terrain, vegetation or other natural
<br />amenities.
<br />· Compatibility with existing development.
<br />· Potential for construction.
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<br />At the present time, the City is emphasizing the
<br />dedication of park lands in developing areas which
<br />will ultimately provide a trail system.
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<br />While several segments of trail corridor have been
<br />dedicated by developers, no complete trail is yet
<br />publicly owned or constructed. The trail plan should
<br />be considered a dynamic plan subject to changes
<br />which responds to residents needs, changes in Ci-
<br />ty ordinances, inability to complete a trail segment
<br />or other circumstances.
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<br />The minimum right-of-way width for a trail corridor
<br />with multiple treadway trails is 40 feet with 75 feet
<br />width being the preferred standard. Within these cor-
<br />ridors a typical trail would provide a separate grass
<br />treadway for horseback riding and an improved sur-
<br />face treadway for biking or hiking. In some instances,
<br />and where designated, these treadways may be us-
<br />ed in winter for cross country skiing or snowmobiling.
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<br />In developed areas, single purpose treadways are
<br />anticipated which would require much narrower
<br />right-of-ways.
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<br />Development of a City wide trail system is an am-
<br />bitious undertaking, but well worth pursuing.
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<br />If you have comments or questions, please call City
<br />Hall at 427-1410 or attend a Parks Commission
<br />meeting. The Ramsey Parks Commission meets the
<br />second Thursday of the month.
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