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<br />City of Ramsey <br />Council/Staff Retreat <br />February 1,2, 2008 <br /> <br />COUNCIL AND STAFF (TOGETHER) TO BE MORE EFFECTIVE <br />A. Trust that we are all working in the best interest of the citizens of Ramsey. <br /> <br />B. Call staff prior to meetings for additional information or input on agenda cases so staff <br />and Council can be better prepared for action. <br /> <br />C. Give constructive feedback about the information staff provides - is it enough or the <br />right information for them to use in decision-making? <br /> <br />D. Understand the effect of television on meetings - how to promote a positive image of <br />the City. <br /> <br />ACTION ITEMS <br />Throughout the retreat there we various suggestions made and directions given for follow-up. <br /> <br />1) Update The City of Ramsey 2008 Objectives & Work Plan with information that came <br />out of this retreat e.g. goals and priorities, and action items. <br /> <br />2) Take the five year goals back to the city council for refinement, rewording. <br /> <br />3) Staff to prepare the City Council on proposal when developer comes forward. <br /> <br />4) Re-engage the public on big changes to the master development plan (incorporate <br />OST and Ramsey Town Center Task Force in the public participation). <br /> <br />5) Review comprehensive plan regarding the Town Center --"what" is in there, what <br />needs to be modified based upon recent discussions regarding big box, green space, <br />etc. <br /> <br />6) Include the results of the Employee Survey in a Council packet. <br /> <br />7) Consider (both Council and Staff) using all fhe suggestions made regarding Council <br />and Staff effectiveness. There continues to be a sense that there is more work to do in <br />this area. <br /> <br />8) Articulate a process for bringing a new development proposal to council and the <br />public for consideration. (Kurt Ulrich) <br /> <br />9) Review what other cities are doing regarding communications and present information <br />to city council. (Heidi Nelson) <br /> <br />13 <br /> <br />-43- <br />