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