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<br /> <br />CITY NEWSLETTER MAY/JUNE 1999, VOLUME 14, NO.3 <br /> <br />STATE OF THE CITY ADDRESS ~ .-.. SEASONAL HIRING <br />By: Mayor Thomas G. Gamec ~ AT RAMSEY <br /> <br />r <br /> <br />Each year the report to the citizens of Ramsey highlights the major <br />activities which occurred during the previous year. The City continues <br />to grow while federal and state aids continue to decline. Despite the <br />disparity, elected officials and staff members work to provide stable or <br />improved levels of City services. <br /> <br />POPULATION 1tt~1t <br /> <br />. Ramsey's population has increased from 12,408 (3,641 households) <br />in the 1990 census, to an estimated 1998 population of 18,600 persons <br />in 5,639 households. By the end of the decade the population is <br />expected to be about 19,000. With a new census to be taken, we will <br />have more accurate and up-to-date information later. <br /> <br />. After reviewing the City's organization chart, the Council created <br />new staff positions. A new hire in 1998 was Community <br />Development Director, Cindy Sherman. Senior Accountant Diana <br />Lund was promoted to Finance Officer. Linda Mayer was promoted <br />to Senior Account and two new employees were added to the Finance <br />Department: Deb Hanson as Accounting Clerk and Joan Smith as <br />Finance Clerk Typist. <br /> <br />TAXES ~~ <br /> <br />. Financial aid trom other levels of government has been stable or <br />shrinking throughout the 1990s. In 1990, intergovernmental aid <br />amounted to 50% of the City's total revenues. In 1998, it is estimated <br />to amount to 27% of City revenues. In order to replace the <br />disappearing intergovernmental aid, the City has had to increase local <br />property taxes as well as charges and fees for City-sponsored <br />activities. <br /> <br />. Even though a larger percentage of City revenue comes from local <br />taxes, tax rates in Ramsey have not increased proportionately. This <br />is because there are more property owners paying taxes and the market <br />value of property in the community has increased. For example, the <br />residential tax base in Ramsey increased 106% between 1990 and <br />1996. <br /> <br />. The City tax rate did not change from 1996 to 1997. The 1998 tax <br />rate was 4.5% higher than the 1997 rate. For several years Ramsey's <br />tax rates have been among the lowest in the North Metro area. <br /> <br />Continued on Page 5 <br /> <br />Looking for a chance to enjoy the great <br />outdoors, while working with great people and <br />earning a competitive wage? The City is <br />accepting applications for temporary park <br />positions assisting in routine park work <br />including, but not limited to, general <br />maintenance of park grounds. Seasonal park <br />employees must have a valid driver's license <br />with a good driving record. Experience in <br />maintenance type work is desired. <br />Seasonal employees could begin working in <br />May. The City offers flexible hours. The pay <br />range is from $7.00 to $9.00 per hour, depending <br />upon park-related qualifications. <br />For an application, please stop by Ramsey <br />City Hall located at 15153 Nowthen Blvd. from <br />8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday <br />or by calling 427-1410. Applications will be <br />accepted until all positions are filled. <br /> <br />INSIDE. . . . . Page # <br /> <br />City Council Meeting Update 2 <br />Administrator's Report 3 <br />Community Picnic 3 <br />Meet Ramsey's New Staff 4 <br />Laws and Regulations 6 <br />Meeting Calendar 9 <br />Fire Dept. Information Session 10 <br />Yard/Tree Tips 12 <br />Home Owner's Info Comer 13 <br />To Get Help or Give Help 15 <br />