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<br />City of Ramsey <br />Council/Stoff Retreat <br />February 1,2, 2008 <br /> <br />WEAKNESSES OR DISADVANTAGES <br />After reviewing the responses from the pre-retreat survey, both staff and council voted on the <br />weaknesses they thought were the most importan t to consider and overcome as they <br />proceed to plan and develop the community in a manor consistent with their vision. <br /> <br />"Poor Goods and Services" and "not a full-service community" need further definition as the <br />panning process continues. <br /> <br /> Weaknesses Weaknesses - Staff Ranked Order <br /> Council Ranked Order <br />1. Poor Goods and Services 1. Lack of adequate transportation <br /> corridors <br />2. Lack of adequate transportation 2. Poor public image <br /> corridors <br />3. Poor public image 3. Poor goods and services <br />4. Setbacks in Town Center 4. Not a full-service community <br /> , <br />5. Not a full-service community 5. An urban vs. rural mentality among <br /> ~ citizens <br />6. Imbalance between residential and 6. Setbacks in Town Center <br /> commercial <br />7. An urban vs. rural mentality among <br /> citizens <br /> <br />THE BIGGEST OPPORTUNITIES <br />(Council and staff - ranked) <br /> <br />Ranked: <br />1. Town Center development <br />2. Northstar station and transit expansion <br />3. Improve the current image city-wide <br />4. Target Store <br />5. Transportation issues (Hwy 10 and MSA route) <br />6. Comprehensive Plan <br />7. Business Development <br />8. Community Center in Town Center (Private or Public/Private) <br /> <br />LIKELY CATALYSTS: "GETTING TOWN CENTER MOVING" <br />Since there was a heavy emphasis placed on the importance of developing the Town Center, <br />both the council and staff were asked what they each thought would/should be the key <br />catalyst for getting the Town Center "moving". The answers from each group: <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />-35- <br />