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AUGUST 1994, VOLUME 9, NO.7 SWCD FILING OPEN IN DISTRICT II CITY OF RAMSEY 1993 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT ~~IL-l... "",..~""- ~.~ The City of Ramsey is required to undergo annually a certified audit of all of its funds and account groups. The audit for 1993 was performed by the certified public accounting firm of Malloy, Karnowski, Radosevich and Company, P.A. The preparation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report [CAFR] is done internally, by the Finance Department. As a result of tests performed on the financial records oftheCity, the auditors have indicated that it is evident the City has made significant progress this past year, both financially and in accountability. This progress was achieved through development and implementation of various funding policies and prudent fiscal management by the City Council and Staff, which ensures future funding sources for various progranls and services. These policies and practices also earned the City an increase in its bond rating to AI, which results in lower net interest rates on debt incurred by the City. The net worth of the City at the end of 1993 was close to $15 million. A large portion of this net worth, over $13 million, is restricted for specific uses, such as those restricted by laws, designations, or Council adopted policies. The remain- ing $1.5 million is available for general operations of the City, including the operation of City owned utilities. Included at the beginning of the 1993 CAFR is a detailed report of the City's activities during 1993, and a brief description of all funds and account groups. This report is available for review at City Hall and at the Anoka County Library- Rum River Branch, located at5910 - 167th A venue North in Ramsey. Questions regarding this report can be forwarded to the Finance Officer at 427 -1410. OAK WILT COST-SHARE AVAILABLE The City of Ramsey currently has funds available to assist residents in the removal of spore producing trees and trenching for root graft disruption for prevention of the spread of oak wilt to healthy trees. This financial assistance is based upon a fifty-fifty split of the total cost of the control plan. You can also earn credit for any approved control work that you complete, at a rate 01'$3.50 per hour for your share of the cost. Residents interested in this program should complete an application. After the City receives your application, a representative will come out to inspect your trees. If oak wilt is found, an oak wilt control plan will be dev_cloped and your cost will be 1(2 the cost of the control work with the oak wilt control grant funds paying the other half. A nominal fee of $30.00 will be charged for entry in the Program. For more information call Bruce Bacon, Environmental Specialist, at427- 1410 or stop by City Hall. Worried about wetland legislation? Concerned about the water quality in Anoka County? You CAN make a difference by filing before September 8 to run as a Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) supervisor in the November election. Running for SWCD supervisor isan excellent way to make an impact on our natural resources. Although the supervisors are nominated from different nominating areas within each SWCD, they are elected at-large, meaning that every eligible voter in the district may vote for all open supervisor positions. Because the supervisors serve staggered six-year terms, each district has one or more positions open. Anoka SWCD has one opening in District II serving Ramsey, Andover, and the City of Anoka. Supervisors meet monthly to discuss the business of the SWCD, including state grant allocations to landowners, district conservation priorities, coordination with state agencies and other local units of government, and personnel issues. In addition, supervisors are community leaders in resource management, providing guidance and information to their friends and neighbors. Supervisors do not receive a regular salary, although they do receive compensation for attending meetings and functions and are reimbursed for expenses. For further information, contact the Anoka Conservation District at (6 I 2) 757-4221. ANSWERING MACHINE AT CITY HALL The City of Ramsey's answering machine allows residents the opportunity to leave a message at City Hall during non-business hours bicalling 427-141 0 before 8 a.m. or after 5 p.m. If you choose to leave a message, your eall will be returned the following business day. This number should not be used for emergencies.