Four-and-one-half years ago, almost to the day, and trust me you don't want to read the entire article, it will only make you cry, so I will not link to it. But, this:
Anoka County Union
4101 Coon Rapids Blvd.
Anoka, MN 55303
763-421-4444
Fax 763-421-4315
Posted: 9/26/02
Town Center plan offers a glimpse into the future
-- Preferences identified
In May, the city of Ramsey sent 1,300 three-question surveys to find out what residents wanted to see included in the proposed Town Center. Approximately 882 surveys were return[d] by the end of August.
The top five categories in the three questions are:
-- If you could pick the places you would like to shop in the Town Center what stores would you support?
Bakery/coffee shop Yes: 648 No: 231
Hardware store Yes: 510 No: 368
New/used books Yes: 448 No: 431
Women's clothing Yes: 447 No: 431
Craft/gift store Yes: 416 No: 463
-- What restaurants would you like to dine at in a Town Center?
Italian Yes: 479 No: 399
Bakery/coffee Yes: 459 No: 420
Mexican/Tex Mex Yes: 443 No: 435
Seafood Yes: 438 No:441
Steaks/chops Yes: 411 No:468
-- What other services or businesses would be valuable in a Town Center?
Post Office Yes: 697 No:180
Park/Walking Trails Yes: 537 No: 340
Indoor Pool Yes: 492 No: 387
Movie Theater Yes: 444 No:435
Community Center Yes: 396 No: 481
Source: city of Ramsey
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by Tammy Sakry
Staff writer
Yes, TexMex, Northern Chinese, Thai, and - a real nice steakhouse. Prime rib at Town Center. Yes, your City of Ramsey tax dollars at work, in a survey 4-1/2 years ago. You may ask yourself, have you gotten your money's worth for all the tax hikes since then? When you answer, keep smiling. Ben is smiling, but then look at the nice place where he lives -- A walkable distance from a job at City Hall.
