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What makes Ramsey unique from some of the cities you would define as "high quality "? <br />o North 1 South differences --- Large Lots <br />o Lack of Identifiable Center <br />o Lack of Community Identity <br />o Northstar Potential <br />o Current City Council Supports Life -cycle Approach vs. Lake Elmo approach <br />o Commitment to Good Planning <br />o Rivers, Wetlands — <br />Connections <br />-- Potential to Capitalize on Theme <br />-- Limits Transportation Opportunity and Market Share <br />How do you currently determine service levels? <br />o Comparison with Others <br />o Complaint driven (80 /20 rule) <br />o Inertia <br />o Best Professional Judgment <br />o Demands of the Public <br />What are the most important considerations when thinking about the use of a Blueprint for <br />organizational growth? <br />o Financial Realities <br />o Political Realities <br />o Community Expectations <br />o Do They Want Thisf Is There a Need? <br />a Professional Judgment <br />o Comparability? (Northfield for example — need communities that compare in terms of type of <br />city/ scope of operations, not just population) <br />What are the major capital and operational decisions facing the City in the specified time periods as a <br />result of development and other expected changes in the operating environment? <br />3-6 years <br />Meeting Notes <br />March 22, 2006 <br />• Water Treatment Facility <br />o Restaurant Row <br />o SunwoodlGrand <br />o Cinema <br />o Village Square Park <br />• North star Rail <br />o Will impact in 2009 <br />• Town Center <br />• Community Center <br />• Fire Station #2 <br />• Ramsey Crossing (Power Center) <br />• Creation of a Park & Recreation Department <br />