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In response to questions of the Council, Mr. Trappen stated he has a design background and <br />works in designing of mechanical fixtures, works independently and creatively, enjoys problem <br />solving, also acts as document control coordinator, which requires organizational skills. He <br />stated he is also a web site designer and thinks the City's website was well designed but the front <br />page could include the Council's mission statement and pictures of The COR to excite residents. <br />Mr. Trappen stated parks and the amphitheater are great and create community but there could be <br />improvements made to the farmer's market to draw more vendors. <br />Mr. Trappen stated he thinks the role of the Park and Recreation Commission is to consider what <br />the community is saying and to make recommendations to the City Council relating to what is <br />observed. He noted with his background and attention to detail /organization, he thinks he can <br />offer help and bring good ideas to the Council. <br />Mr. Trappen stated he thinks the most important accomplishment of Ramsey in the past five <br />years, relating to parks, is The Draw as it brings people together. He also supported doing <br />something with Lake Ramsey to bring in more community and better living for residents. If <br />appointed, he would like to focus on bicycle trails to address connectivity throughout the trail <br />system. <br />Mr. Trappen reiterated he is a very detailed and organized person, which he thinks would be an <br />asset to the Park and Recreation Commission. He asked what the major goal is for the Council <br />in 2014. <br />Mayor Strommen explained the Council's work in creating a three to five year Strategic Plan that <br />included imperatives /goals around which activity will be focused. <br />Councilmember Backous stated the mission statement is posted to the City's home page; <br />however, it rotates with other messages and is not always evident. <br />Mayor Strommen stated the Council goes back to the Strategic Plan for guidance when making <br />decisions, which also contains benchmarks so progress can be measured. She stated one of the <br />elements is "a connected community" to address both roads and trails. <br />Human Resources Manager Lasher stated that concludes the formal interview and the Council <br />will now hold discussion, make decisions, and the names will be brought forward at the March <br />25, 2014, meeting with service starting in April of 2014. It was noted that Robert Sjoberg is very <br />interested in serving and submitted an application; however, is unable to attend interviews <br />tonight due to a long - standing previous commitment. <br />Councilmember Kuzma spoke in support of appointing Mr. Trappen as his organizational skills <br />would be an assets as well as his grasp for detail. <br />Councilmember Johns concurred and noted that Mr. Trappen also has a sense of larger needs that <br />could be improved. <br />City Council Work Session / March 11, 2014 <br />Page 2 of 9 <br />