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January 3, 1990 Mayor Gary Reismann City of Ramsey 18008 Waco St. NW Rarnsey, MN 55303 Dear Mayor Reismaxm; Request for city resolution. The concept of 2+2 has been in the news a great deal recently. Basically 2+2 is an approach to addressing the increasing needs for higher education opportunities in Minnesota by linking state universities and community colleges. Under a 2+2 plan, community college campuses would be used by state universities as sites for coursework to complete four-year degree programs. The community college campus would provide space for classes, library facilities, counseling and space for other student support services. Many college students today are "place bound" adults who are working and raising families in our communities. They are not at liberty to leave home to complete thek college education at distant colleges or universities. During the 1990 Legislative session both the House and the Senate will consider legislation to support a pilot 2+2 project at Anoka-Ramsey Community College in Coon Rapids, which would be linked with St. Cloud State University. I am writing to request support from the City of Ramsey for passage of this legislation. Specifically I am asking communities in close proximity to Anoka- Ramsey to offer a resolution endorsed by their City Councils in support of House File HF 45 and Senate File SF 33. We would like to have the resolutions completed and returned to me by .January 26, 1990. At a future date those resolutions will be forwarded to the Legislature as an indication of community support for the 2+2 pilot project. The effort to promote the 2+2 pilot project locally is being spearheaded by the Anoka-Ramsey Community College Advisory Committee, which is made up of representatives from a number of area communities. I am serving as chair of that organization. I would be pleased to arrange for one of our advisory committee members to meet with you to discuss our request for a resolution or any other aspect of this pilot project you care to discuss. I am enclosing a sample resolution which was recently passed by the Northern Mayors Association. It may serve as a model for your council in drafting a resolution. We would also Like to request that your City Council seek a council member who would be willing to be a further contact with legislators on the 2+2 issue. This contact person may be asked to appear on behalf of the pilot project and/or engage in further follow-up contact with legislators. I would appreciate it ff you would be willing to state that, either in the resolution or in a cover letter. I am enclosing a list of all the College Advisory Committee representatives. Also, please feel free to contact me regarding this at any time. I would be happy to arrange for a representatives to meet with your Council. Thank you for your consideration of this request. Sincerely, Lonnie McCauley Chair, Anoka-Ramsey College Advisory Committee 757-2517 Home 424-6744 Work