Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/02/2008 - Strategic Planning Session

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. Include more information on web site and keep it current Continue effective weekly updates Don't "sugar coat" information. Don't be "afraid to face the ugly truth" Council to have faith in judgment of staff , Eliminate repetition in staff reports . . . Council and Staff to be More Effective Group 1 noted the following points in relation to Council/staff being more effective: · Trust that we are all working in the best interest of the citizens of Ramsey. · Call staff prior to meetings for additional information or input on agenda cases so staff and Council can be better prepared for action. Group 2 noted the following points in relation to Council/staff being more effective: · Constructive feedback about the information we provide them - is it enough or the right information for them to use in decision-making? · Understand the effect of television on meetings - how to promote a positive image of the City. Creating an Action Plan Ms. Strandell distributed the City of Ramsey 2008 Objectives & Work Plan. She indicated the Plan will be updated based on this retreat. Employee Survey Assistant City Administrator Nelson provided a brief Power Point presentation on the employee survey recently completed by staff. The report will be included in a Council packet. Wrap Ms. Strandell requested information from Council and staff on the most beneficial element of the City Council/staff retreat. Councilmember Strommen: Discussion about Town Center and laying out a plan for when we have those conversations with a developer and the public. Councilmember Olson: Refocusing on goals. Mayor Gamec: Team work, effort of staff/Council working together for common goals that are set. Councilmember Look: Commitment to the City of Ramsey from everyone. Councilmember Dehen: Teamwork. Police Chief Way: Communication between Council and staff. City Council/Staff Strategic Planning Session / February 2, 2008 Page 6 of8