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November 9, '1995 <br /> <br />Ramsey City CoUncil <br />15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW <br />Ramsey, MN 55:~03 <br /> <br />Dear Ramsey City Council: <br /> <br />We are writing to~ay as the Park and Recreation Commission for the City of Ramsey, <br />to ask that you re, consider your motion not to reappoint Ron Hetland to the Park and <br />Recreation Comr~ission. We are also writing to provide further explanation on our <br />recommendation iof Steve Ostrum being named to our Commission. <br /> <br />With respect to tl~e City Council's decision not to reappoint Chairman Hetland to the <br />Park and Recrea!ion Commission, we ask the City Council to reconsider this decision. <br />The leadership t~at Chairman Hetland has provided during the time we have served <br />with him has added a critical and cohesive element to our Commission. The history <br />and background f~hat Chairman Hetland is able to bring to our discussions has been <br />extremely helpful!in our decision making process. Mr. Hetland brings a veteran's <br />knowledge of thelcommunity and their needs. It is his longevity that brings to light <br />potential problematic areas that can be addressed in a proactive manner. While his <br />longevity has rai~,ed an issue with the City Council, it should be understood that it is <br />one of the great ~trengths he contributes to our Commission and to the City of Ramsey, <br />by serving this C~,mmission. The irony of his longevity versus Mr. Ostrum's newness <br />was not lost on u~. Perhaps City Council can enlighten this Commission on the <br />optimum number i~of years that a citizen of Ramsey is considered "valued" and when <br />they are "past their prime." Frankly, we did not understand the Council's logic or agree <br />with your rationale. <br /> <br />Please know thatlwhile the Commission culture to which Chairman Hetland has <br />contributed may ~e culturally different from your own, it has worked well for us and <br />generates good dialogue for discussion. We respect him. We have never received <br />any complaints fr~m citizens or City Council that would question his ability. This is <br />quite remarkable,i given he has served the Commission faithfully for 18 years! <br /> <br /> <br />