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CASE # RAMSEY3 PRESENTATION OF TA EM~ ~RT AND VISION AND VALUES S By: Sylvia Frolik, Asst. Community Development. Director Background: With funding supplied by a McKnight Grant, the Ramsey3 steering commi at onas roc ssthe The 2 years guiding 'the community through an innovative public part p p ublic Ramsey3 project consisted of a 3-part process to ultimately develop meaningful p participation and decision-making methods. to assist the community in charting its future course. The final report is a summary of that 3-part process. The report naorttlonl ~ on strategy of Open about the Ramsey3 grant process, and the resulting community p ~ Space Technology. (OST), it serves as a toolkit for other communities to bring forward a unique and effective method for community input in planning. Observations: Committee and Working Group- in the The culmination of the efforts of the Ramsey3 Steering third part of'the process is a Vision Statement with supporting Values. The finalized Vision statement for the community of Ramsey is:_ ~~Without compromising private property rights and the needslaborative generations, Ramsey will evolve through citizen driven, col rocesses that respect the balance and connectivity between its unique P urban,. rural and natural environments. The supporting Values are as follows: 1. Encourage walkability through pedestrian friendly neighborhoods and transportation. 2.. Maintain land owner rights. 3. Employ careful foresight in City planning that includes citizen review, reliance on peer- - reviewed science, and comprehensive data collection and analTOSie and neighborhoods 4. Involve -all citizens in decisions that impact their lives, p p rt3' through the use of a facilitated process such as collaborative decision-making. 5. Embrace apeople-centered, long-term perspective that nurtures neighborhood and community interactions and with flexibility to meet future needs without compromising the needs and interests of current residents. and its current residents. 6. Preserve unique natural resources for the community 7. Attract and sustain businesses that serve the whole community. The Ramsey3 Steering Committee, consisting of Joe McDrid adoW~ ntsotopCity CouncBraThe and Sarah Strommen-will be present to formally present Ramsey3 Working Group has also been invited to ett ri ut fromithe OST sessionslnntooa City presentation. This Working Group processed all of th p . Vision and Values Statement. -187-