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VISIONING <br />Mr. Ulrich read the visioning statement. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated with regard to the Visioning Statement — everyone wanted a word <br />in it but do we need to change it based on our branding document. Do we have some language <br />that needs to be inserted. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that the only thing that might be different is the project property and <br />collaborative process. <br />Mr. Ulrich read the five basic operating principals. <br />Councilmember Dehen inquired what we have done on Number 1 — working cooperatively with <br />the education providers. <br />Mr. Ulrich stated we met with our school superintendent to talk about potential use of the old <br />municipal center as a middle school. We have continued our ongoing relationship with PACT — <br />talking to them about expansion in the Town Center. <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that Heidi Nelson serves on an advisory committee at the college. <br />Councilmember Elvig stated he serves on the site council at the elementary school. <br />STRATEGIC GOAL CATEGORIES <br />• Transportation Improvements <br />• Water and Energy Resources <br />• Housing <br />• Development and Marketing <br />• Budget <br />• Community Facilities <br />• Review Ordinances / Policies <br />Transportation Improvements <br />• Secure Northstar Rail Station — Councilmember Look stated we need to get an article in <br />the paper about funding for the rail station. There's a fear if we do not get the funding we <br />will pay for it. We are pursuing funding to offset cost. Costs and what the dollars <br />include was talked about. <br />• Secure Design -Build Authority for Armstrong Boulevard Overpass <br />• Complete Trail to Lord of Life on CR5 — Completed June 2009 <br />• Implement Whistle -free zone through Ramsey — February 25 on east side <br />• Get Highway #10 in MnDOT 20 -year plan — Request has been made to MnDOT <br />• Determine Future Highway 47 Alignment — will talk more about this tomorrow night <br />• Bunker Lake Boulevard — Reconsider / Eliminate Channelization — Discuss tomorrow <br />night <br />• Explore options for Road Funding — Discussed throughout year — not sure of conclusion <br />City Council/Staff Strategic Planning Session / February 8, 2010 <br />Page5of7 <br />