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Appendix A <br />Strengths (S in the SWOT) <br />Human Capital <br />• Good and knowledgeable staff <br />• Great leadership under the newly -elected Mayor <br />• Committed and dedicated City Council (consultant) <br />Financial Capital <br />• Good financial position — AA+ credit rating <br />Development Opportunities <br />• City-wide opportunities for smart development <br />• Good soil conditions to build on <br />Infrastructure Assets <br />• Transportation: a direct Zink to urban transportation <br />• Train station <br />Physical Community Attributes <br />• Geography: a true mixture of urban and rural <br />• Natural resources; two rivers, one lake <br />• Location — gateway to the north; easy access to major corridors <br />• Parks and trail systems (green ways and corridors) <br />Community Profile <br />• City of Ramsey has one of the highest household per capita incomes ($24,000) in the surrounding <br />areas <br />• Game Fair at Armstrong Kennels (40,000 visitors over two weekends in August) <br />• Links at Northfork and Rum River Hills golf courses (consultant) <br />Other <br />• Outstanding sports organization <br />• Free markets, property rights, limited government and involvement <br />•• <br />Duckor & Associates • • • <br />February 19, 2013 <br />• <br />