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CITY COUIICIL APPROVES THE 1993 PARKS CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM On June 8, 1993, Ramsey City Council authorized Staff to proceed towards development of the projects identified by the Park and Recreation Commission as high priorities for 1993. Included are six specific park improvements. First, Council had previously allocated $9,000 in Community Development Block Grant Funds towards completion of an accessible trailway in Central Park intended to provide paved access to all of the various amenities located in Central Park. Second, at the Jure 8, 1993 meeting, Council awarded a bid for the infrastructure improvements for the River's Bend 3rd Addition. As part of that residential subdivision, the City will be placing a sidewalk along Xkimo Street N.W. intersecting with 142nd Avenue N.w., then east into River's Bend Park. Next, recently Council approved the Amber Ridge subdivision. As part of that subdivision and the incumbent development agreement, Council authorized a trail iJ!ll2.rovement that will run throughout the subdivision and north of the subdivision between ( Jer Woods and Gorham's Sandy Acres subdivisions, finally terminating at 153rd Avenue rm. between Waco and Ute Streets N.w. In 1992, the City Council authorized the Rivenwick subdivision located south of Highway #10 between Ramsey Boulevard and Feldspar Street. As part of this subdivision, Council has authorized dedicated park dollars towards development of a trail in the subdivision as well as a ballfield improvement just off Riverdale Drive. This will result in development of the first municipally owned park located south of Highway #10. In 1992, the City began development of the Emerald Pond Park as part of the Chestnut Pond, Chestnut Hill, Cedar Hills and Windemere Woods subdivisions located north of County Road #116 and just east of Tungsten Street N.w. As part of the June 8th action, Council authorized continuance of the park development. It is contemplated that a baseball field, a soccer field and picnic areas will occur in 1993. Finally, Council authorized initiation of the Lake Itasca Trail. This is a 2.3 mile long trail starting at the Whispering Pines subdivision in the vicinity of 156th Lane N.w running northwest to the Hunters Ridge subdivision, then east to Armstrong Boulevard at approximately 167th Lane N.w. Included is an environmental trail section that will run through prairie areas as well as wetland and wooded areas and will be the most significant municipally constructed trailway found in the community as of this date. All of the abQve projects should begin to take shape later on this summer. Any questions or comments should be addressed to the Parks Department. RAMSEY CITY CODE LEASH ORDINANCE There have been numerous complaints from residents in the last several months regarding ('j that are not on leashes. Ramsey City Code states that no person shall allow any animals of ""o{type to run at large. Additionally, every owner or keeper of a dog shall have the dog under the control and custody of a person of sufficient age to adequately control the dog at all times while the dog is off the premises of the owner. .Control. and .custody" means on a leash of not more than 6 feet in length. It is legal to have a dog in an automobile without a leash, but it must be on a leash ~ taken out of the vehicle. Violation of the leash ordinance is a misdemeanor. JULY 1993, VOLUME 8, 10. 7 RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH A VIEW The City of Ramsey has a wide variety of lots available throughout the City. If you are looking for an "up-north" atmosphere with amenities, you will like these lots. One of the best examples of this type of development is Stanhope Terrace Additions located along and just off the scenic Rum River. Lots in Stanhope River Hills Addition are in the $80,000 range. The four remaining lots all have a bluff view of the Rum River. Convenants protect home owners by requiring homes of $300,000. Residents also have a five-acre river front park for additional relaxation. River Bluffs Addition is located at the end of 153rd Avenue N.W. It is a prestigious development that will include at its completion a total of 25 custom homes. Homes are restricted to a minimum of 3,000 square feet. Lots are priced from $45,000 - $75,000 and include the use of a private 23-acre river front wildlife area with 3,000 feet of river front property. Stanhope Terrace consists of two.and-one half acre lots located northwest of the intersection at 153rd Avenue and Roanoke Street N.w. These lots offer a variety of home types from traditional two-story homes to walk outs. Lots are priced from $38,000 to $42,000 with covenants requiring homes starting at $170,000. These lots are within walking distance to Bear Park along the northern boundary. These are just a few of the many lots available to local residents and people looking to relocate to the City of Ramsey. If you or your friends are interested in any of the above lots please contact: Stanhope River Hills and Stanhope Terrace Additions: Ann Canis Tom Skiba 935-0598 786-7831 River Bluffs Addition: Les Miller 544-2707