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Mayor Strommen appreciated Commissioner Brauer's concerns. She explained the Council was <br />working to engage the public more in reaching the City's mission and vision. She wanted to see <br />the Council held accountable if the new goals and objectives were not being achieved. <br />Commissioner Nosan stated she was thrilled after reading the strategic plan and thanked the <br />Mayor for her attendance this evening. <br />Chairperson Levine encouraged the Council and entire City staff to continue working to improve <br />the Ramsey. He was pleased that the strategic plan had the City moving in the right direction. <br />Mayor Strommen encouraged the Commissioners to contact her at any time with additional <br />feedback. <br />5.02: Consider Site Plan for Building Expansion at 14350 Azurite Street NW; Case of <br />Diamond Graphics, Inc. <br />Presentation <br />Development Services Manager Gladhill presented the staff report stating Diamond Graphics <br />located at 14350 Azurite Street NW was requesting Site Plan Approval for a 28,034 square foot <br />building addition to expand their manufacturing facility. A site plan review and approval by the <br />Planning Commission and City Council was required for commercial and industrial <br />developments and expansions. Staff reviewed the site plan in detail with the Commission and <br />recommended approval. <br />Commission Business <br />Don Patterson, Diamond Graphics, provided a history of his business stating the growth in his <br />business was requiring him to further expand his facility. He explained Diamond Graphics was <br />thriving in the City of Ramsey. He thanked staff for providing a thorough report this evening and <br />requested the Commission approve the proposed site plan for a building expansion. <br />Commissioner Bauer requested further information on the proposed parking and asked if the <br />additional asphalt surfaces were necessary. <br />Mr. Patterson stated he currently has 105 full time employees working over three shifts. He <br />noted the additional parking would greatly assist his employees during shift changes. He <br />anticipated that another 20 employees would be hired after the expansion was completed. Mr. <br />Patterson explained temporary staffing was brought in during November and December, which <br />also required additional parking. He then discussed an additional expansion (Phase III) planned <br />for the facility in five years. <br />Planning Commission /July 18, 2013 <br />Page 3 of 7 <br />