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<br />RAMSEY
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<br />VOLUME 1, NUMBER 7
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<br />OCTOBER, 1986
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<br />ISSUES AND UPDATES
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<br />Gateway North Industrial Airport
<br />At a meeting on September 30, 1986 the City
<br />Council approved contracts for engineering services
<br />for the preparation of an environmental assessment
<br />report, preapplication, and land acquisition program
<br />with Hakanson/Anderson and Associates. This ac-
<br />tion, along with the statement of intent, adopted by
<br />the City Council of Ramsey confirms that barring any
<br />unforeseen problems, the City of Ramsey will pro-
<br />ceed with the necessary action to acquire and
<br />develop Gateway North Industrial Airport in accor-
<br />dance with it's Master Airport Plan. This position is
<br />significant since until this date, the Airport Commis-
<br />sion and the City Council have viewed acquisition
<br />and development of the Gateway North Industrial
<br />Airport as a possibility only. Following this action,
<br />there will be a series of public hearings and other
<br />related actions such as zoning, environmental
<br />reviews and informational meetings. We hope to
<br />keep the Ramsey public informed as the Airport
<br />Commission and City Council proceed through this
<br />project.
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<br />Utilities For The Industrial Area Of Ramsey
<br />
<br />On October 20, 1986 the City Council held a public
<br />hearing with property owners from the Industrial area
<br />of Ramsey to review and hear comments on the pro-
<br />posed extension of sanitary sewer and water im-
<br />provements to that area. In addition to the im-
<br />provements, a review of the possible use of tax in-
<br />crement financing to assist the small business and
<br />land owners. Following the hearing, there is a 60 day
<br />waiting period in which the property owners in that
<br />area have an opportunity to generate petitions for
<br />or opposed to the proposed improvement. The mat-
<br />ter is scheduled to be heard by the City Council
<br />again at their regular meeting on December 23,
<br />1986.
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<br />Boomtowns
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<br />At a recent Chamber of Commerce meeting, the
<br />cities of Anoka, Ramsey and Champlin presented
<br />an overview of whats happening in their respective
<br />cities. One point was very clear. There is con-
<br />siderable growth taking place in each of our com-
<br />munities. In Ramsey to date, we have issued 255
<br />building permits, 130 of which are building starts.
<br />Much of this growth has taken place in the newest
<br />of our subdivisions (Northfork, River's Bend and
<br />Flintwood Hills). Along with growth of this type comes
<br />added responsibilities for local government. Current-
<br />ly, the Economic Development Commission is
<br />undergoing a self-analysis to determine where that
<br />organization may best focus it's efforts in meeting
<br />the needs of our growing community. The Planning
<br />Commission continues to hold a strong vigilence in
<br />an effort to protect the property rights of existing
<br />Ramsey residents.
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<br />landfill - Expansion
<br />
<br />Recently, a public hearing was held at the Ramsey
<br />Elementary School regarding the proposed expan-
<br />sion of the existing sanitary landfill. Residents and
<br />landfill operators alike, expressed their concerns to
<br />representatives from the Metropolitan Council who
<br />must now rule on whether there is a need justifying
<br />the expansion of the existing sanitary landfill. Within
<br />the next few weeks, we should know whether or not
<br />the Metropolitan Council will determine that there is
<br />a need for such an expansion and if approved, what
<br />conditions are applied to that 'certificate of need'.
<br />Should Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. (the
<br />landfill operator) receive a certificate of need to ex-
<br />pand the existing landfill. The next step is to receive
<br />a permit from the Minnesota Pollution Control Agen-
<br />cy. The permitting process will require than an en-
<br />vironmental impact statement be prepared and
<br />several other hearings will be held on the en-
<br />vironmental aspects of such a proposed expansion.
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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 />RAMSEY ECONOMIC
<br />DEVELOPMENT COMPANY
<br />SETS GOALS
<br />
<br />The Board of Directors of the Ramsey Economic
<br />Development Company conducted a goal setting
<br />session on Thursday, September 25, 1986. The
<br />Company established five priority activities to meet
<br />its goal of stimulating economic development in
<br />Ramsey. These activities include:
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<br />1. Providing information and assistance to new
<br />and existing Ramsey businesses;
<br />2. Promoting the City in a positive manner;
<br />3. Hiring a qualified individual to promote the Ci-
<br />ty and to assist in economic development
<br />activities;
<br />4. Promoting a small business incubator project;
<br />and
<br />5. Developing a business retention program.
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<br />If you are interested in assisting the Company with
<br />these activities, please contact Anne Norris at the
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen
<br />Boulevard N.W., 427-1410.
<br />
<br />ATTENTION RAMSEY
<br />RESIDENTS
<br />
<br />The City is participating in the Star City Program
<br />to develop skills and strategies for economic
<br />development in Ramsey. There are certain tasks that
<br />must be completed including a labor survey of
<br />Ramsey, a five year economic development plan and
<br />strategy for the City, a five year capital improvement
<br />plan, and a coummunity profile.
<br />If you are interested in participating in these ac-
<br />tivities and the Star City program, please contact
<br />Anne Norris at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153
<br />Nowthen Boulevard N.W., 427-1410.
<br />
<br />IT'S HOCKEY SEASON AGAIN!!
<br />
<br />The Anoka Area Hockey Association had a great
<br />turnout at registration which took place the week of
<br />September 15th. We had 804 boys and girls register
<br />for our program, which ranging from four year olds
<br />in the Instructional class to teenagers in the
<br />Juvenile's programs. During the month of October
<br />we are holding tryouts for our 23 Team Traveling
<br />Program. This takes in 391 participants in both boys
<br />and girls teams. Our House league program starts
<br />in the later part of November, in which there are ap-
<br />proximately 400 players. Also in the month of
<br />December, our instructional program begins with 70
<br />children participating. The cost of funding this
<br />Association is great. Therefore, we depend upon not
<br />only our area Sponsors and Boosters to help fund
<br />these programs, but also on our various fundraisers
<br />throughout the year. Currently we are holding our
<br />Wreath and Poinsettia Sale, through November 10,
<br />1986. After the first of the year we will be having our
<br />annual Pizza Sale. Anyone who wishes to contribute
<br />to our Hockey Association by either purchasing one
<br />of our fundraising items, or by being a Booster or
<br />a Sponsor, please call 427-9775.
<br />We would like to give our sincere thanks to all who
<br />have supported the Hockey Association over the
<br />years, and helped to provide a successful Hockey
<br />Program for our area youth.
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<br />POSTAL CUSTOMER
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<br />STEVE DE LUCA APPOINTED
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<br />TO CITY COUNCIL
<br />
<br />At the September 30, 1986 Council meeting, a mo-
<br />tion was made and passed to appoint Mr. Steve
<br />Deluca as councilmember to fill out the unexpired
<br />term of Gary Reimann. As you may recall, Gary
<br />Reimann resigned his council seat to accept the ap-
<br />pointment of Mayor to fill out the unexpired term of
<br />Gary Heitman. The term Mr. Deluca is serving out
<br />expires December 31, 1986.
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<br />ATTENTION RAMSEY
<br />RESIDENTS
<br />
<br />The City of Ramsey is currently seeking can-
<br />didates to fill a vacancy on the Charter Commission.
<br />The position requires approximately one evening
<br />meeting per month. Ramsey residents interested in
<br />serving on the Commission are requested to sub-
<br />mit a letter of application to the Ramsey Municipal
<br />Center, attention Charter Commission, 15153
<br />Nowthen Blvd. NW, Ramsey, Minnesota 55303, no
<br />later than 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 1986. The let-
<br />ter should contain the applicant's name, address,
<br />telephone number, work experience, education and
<br />any experience in municipal affairs. In addition, ap-
<br />plicants should include a statement listing their
<br />reasons for seeking appointment to the Charter
<br />Commission. The position is not salaried.
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<br />ATTENTION
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<br />HEATING PERMITS REQUIRED
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<br />FOR REPLACEMENT AND
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<br />REPAIR WORK TO
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<br />HEATING SYSTEMS
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<br />Per the State Building Code, the City of Ramsey
<br />requires a heating permit for the installation of gas
<br />piping and the conversion or installation of heating
<br />equipment for existing construction as well as new
<br />construction.
<br />The permit charge is $25.00 for residential proper-
<br />ties and 1 % of the valuation (or a minimum of
<br />$25.00) for commercial properties. This fee helps
<br />defray the cost of inspections of the system. Persons
<br />are urged to comply with the permit requirement in
<br />order that inspections can be conducted to insure
<br />that the systems are functioning properly for health
<br />and life safety reasons.
<br />Applications for heating permits can be made at
<br />Ramsey Municipal Center during the hours of 8:30
<br />a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you need
<br />additional information, contact Building Official Elvin
<br />Erickson at 427-1410.
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<br />CAR-RT -SRT
<br />BULK RATE
<br />U.S. POSTAGE
<br />PAID
<br />PERMIT NO. 131
<br />ANOKA, MN 55303
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