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MAYOR .43ND COUNCIL INPUT <br /> <br />I) Request for Work Session <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman presented the topics for discussion at the upcoming work session. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated that citizens are very interested in the benefits of having a high <br />school in Ramsey and now the public perception may be that An~d. over wants the high school. <br />She noted that the Council has not yet discussed this issue or made any indication concerning the <br />high school. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated that after Andover sites are exhaustively researched and <br />rejected, it appears they will then consider the Ramsey site. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated his belief that the site in Ramsey is not being seriously <br />considered which is why Ramsey has not been invited to the table. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated she believes there is a perception that a Ramsey high school site <br />is not strongly supported by the Council. Upon inquiry by Councilmember Hendriksen, she <br />agreed this issue has not been before the Council so she cannot support that statement. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen stated he does not think the Council should be openly discussing <br />comments before the Council is actually asked the questions. Otherwise, there will be no formal <br />discussions. He stated that he does not believe it is appropriate for Councilmember Anderson to <br />be holding this discussion without a question raised to the Council since Ramsey has not been <br />invited to the table. <br /> <br />Mayor Pro tern Zimmerman stated the School District has the final decision and he believes it is <br />poor policy to talk about a site without giving Ramsey an invitation in writing. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson stated her belief there is a perception that Andover is proactively <br />seeking the high school but nothing is being heard from Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Hendriksen disagreed and stated it may be that the School Board is proactively <br />seeking Andover and choosing to ignore Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Connolly stated that citizens indicated when they voted on the bond issue that it <br />was believed the high school would be located in Andover and that is what was being discussed <br />so it came as a surprise when the Ramsey site was mentioned. She stated it would be wonderful <br />if Ramsey residents provided input. <br /> <br />Councilmember Anderson asked if there is interest by the Council to locate a high school in <br />Ramsey. <br /> <br />City Council/January 25, 2000 <br /> Page 34 of 35 <br /> <br /> <br />