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Duckor & Associates, Inc. <br />3141 Dean Court <br />Suite 804 <br />Minneapolis, MN 55416 <br />BACKGROUND — CHALLENGING TIMES <br />• <br />• <br />• • • <br />Phone 612. 285-1033 • <br />Fax 612. 285 -1044 Duckor & Associates <br />E mail anita @duckor.com <br />Web duckor.com <br />Our complex and dynamic world creates new challenges for all types of organizations. The City <br />of Ramsey is no exception. 2012 was a tumultuous year for the city — a highly contested city <br />election; the mayor's attempt to terminate the city administrator and three key staff positions; <br />and a major development, The COR at Ramsey that continues to be a drain on the city's <br />resources. <br />The City of Ramsey cannot afford to continue governing and operating as it has — and it is <br />imperative that the elected officials and staff develop an effective working relationship. The City <br />of Ramsey, its community members, elected officials and staff, deserve "A New Beginning, a <br />New Day." <br />In 2006, the City of Ramsey formed Ramsey3, a grassroots organization dedicated to imagining <br />the future of Ramsey and providing the visionary framework for the city. It also states: "The <br />Goals and Strategies were compiled before the final completion of the Vision and Values, so it is <br />the intent of the City that where conflicts arise the Vision and Values will guide city policy <br />decisions." <br />To build on this significant body of excellent community- driven work, the City of Ramsey desires <br />to develop a Three Year Strategic Action Plan, assess the overall governance structure of the <br />city, and build effective working relationships among elected officials, commissions, and city <br />departments. <br />Tumultuous financial times create the opportunity to think conventionally or unconventionally. <br />The planning partners (City of Ramsey elected officials and city departments and the consulting <br />firm) will need to do both. Challenging times give us the gift of opportunity to assess our <br />organizations — candidly and thoroughly. <br />OBJECTIVE <br />The City of Ramsey wishes to ensure that the city's governance and operations are working <br />toward a shared vision and mission — effectively meeting the needs of its community members <br />today and tomorrow. The following is a proposal from Duckor & Associates, Inc. The principal <br />working on this project is Anita S. Duckor. <br />"A New Beginning, a New Day" <br />Consulting Services for the City of Ramsey <br />January 1, 2013 <br />1 <br />