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Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Nosan, to approve the following <br />minutes as presented: Planning Commission Meeting Minutes dated June 6, 2013. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, VanScoy, Brauer, and <br />Nosan. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Field and Maul. <br />5. PUBLIC HEARINGS /COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />5.01: Receive Presentation of City's Strategic Plan <br />Presentation <br />Mayor Sarah Strommen thanked the Planning Commission for their time this evening. She then <br />reviewed the City of Ramsey's strategic planning process in detail. It was noted the purpose for <br />the strategic plan was to provide the City with a common foundation that was driven by the <br />community that would bring the Council together. She thanked all City staff and Commission <br />members for participating in this process. <br />City Administrator Ulrich reviewed the strategic plan further with the Commission noting the <br />projected outcomes and accomplishments over the next three to five years. He explained the <br />strategic action plan would assist in accomplishing the Council's goals. The roles and <br />responsibilities for boards and commissions were then discussed. <br />Mayor Strommen provided comment on the success factors noting it would be key to align <br />resources with the City's goals. She indicated the Council would continue to work to build trust <br />with staff and the public, while increasing communication. She was pleased to see the positive <br />direction the City was heading. <br />Commissioner Bauer was pleased to see that the Council was working to restore trust for the <br />betterment of the community. <br />Commissioner VanScoy appreciated that consensus was reached by the Council on the strategic <br />plan. <br />Mayor Strommen agreed stating the entire process brought the Council together even when there <br />were differing opinions. <br />Commissioner Brauer was pleased with the plan the Council has created. He cautioned the <br />Council from treating the residents as customers. He thought instead the residents should be <br />viewed as employers that can assist in setting the direction the City should head. He encouraged <br />the Mayor and entire Council to continue working to bring the community together. <br />Planning Commission /July 18, 2013 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br />