Minutes - Council Work Session - 03/29/2011

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Ramsey but at this point, he .cannot make any commitments. He complimented the City of Ramsey on a job well done. Mayor Ramsey stated that our "heartburn" right now is the TPP. We have to make some tough decisions as a City. Councilmember Wise stated he is a business owner in Ramsey and his taxes have gone up because we have taken some of these businesses out of the tax rolls. To the Met Council representatives, he stated "whatever we can do to influence the Met Council to regain some of that tax base — let us know ". Councilmember Elvig expressed that he is proud of his community and talked about what we know we want. If we get money, we will put ten times that money into it. Met Councilmember Reynoso suggested that he did not think there is any other community that is as aggressive as Ramsey is and he stated he would commit to discuss these issues. Councilmember Jeffrey noted that Met Councilmember Reynoso comes with an expressive set of credentials. He asked how the City can keep its information/issues in front of Mr. Reynoso and how can we hear back - and added that we want to do this without irritating Mr. Reynoso. Met Councilmember Reynoso stated that during his day job he deals with politics. He makes his relationships by saying he will get back to someone and he does. He added that Ramsey reaching out to him would not irritate him. Councilmember Jeffrey added that the City of Ramsey would go that extra mile. Councilmember McGlone stated that the City of Ramsey has been more than a willing partner — we are committed — this is all very important to us. Ms. Hoyt stated that Ramsey staff is "on it" and are great problem solvers. She appreciated the chance to get to tell the Ramsey City Council about their (the Met Council) staff and added that the tour was wonderful. Met Councilmember Reynoso stated that Ramsey has great visioning and a great plan. 2.2) Discuss Policies and Practices regarding Nuisance Behavior at Alpine's Skate Park Parks Supervisor Riverblood reported that there has been some reports of nuisances at Alpine's Skate Park such as graffiti, litter, etc. He suggested that if problems would continue, and if Council is agreeable, staff could temporarily close the park. He noted that in the 2011 CIP there is funding for a camera for this location as well. Police Chief Way stated that in 2010, there were a total of 17 complaints. We have patrolled the park and have not witnessed some of the things that were complained about. We have made City Council Work Session — March 29, 2011 Page 3 of 11