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favorably, and my challenge to the City Council is to manage change <br />responsibly." <br /> <br />Mayor Reimann offered the same challenge to City commissions and welcomed <br />any new commission members that might be present. <br /> <br />(Mr. Richard Emery of the Airport Commission was present). <br /> <br />Councilmember A1 Pearson 1987 Goal Statement - Stated that one of his goals <br />is to beautify Pamsey. That could be accomplished if all citizens would <br />keep their yards clean and plant trees and bushes. Another key issue is to <br />get a good east/west alternate major thoroughfare in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Steve DeLuca 1987 Goal Statement - Stated that in reviewing <br />the goals for Ramsey, he believes planning for the future is the primary <br />area of concern. The steps taken today will affect the City for years to <br />come. Citizen involvement is equally important. Local government is <br />dependent upon input and direction. In a democracy, ~eople not only have a <br />right to express their opinion, but an obligation to participate and be <br />involved. Economic development is necessary to provide the quality of life <br />desired. Better fire protection, better parks and better roads all require <br />money; somebody has to pay for it. If we have strong commercial and <br />industrial centers, that quality of life becomes affordable. <br /> <br />Councilmember Cox 1987 Goal Statement - Stated that the number one goal is <br />a fire department. There i~a joint fire department serving Ramsey that is <br />costing over $60,000/year;~-~but there is a problem with response time. <br />Consideration should be given to using landfill funds to start a fire <br />department in the near future. The issue should be on the next Council <br />agenda for discussion. This council is a positive council looking towards <br />the community in a positive manner and moving onto good things in years to <br />come. The last 3-4 years have not been as productive as they should have <br />been. Park facilities need improvements and with the new RYAA leadership, <br />those things should come about. Another concern is the limited funds that <br />are available to Ramsey for socio-economic activity. A non-sectarian YMCA <br />would be a real asset to Ramsey and we should urge those people to bring a <br />facility to Ramsey. We should continue to pursue sewer and water <br />improvements in the industrial area in order to expand Ramsey's tax base. <br />Recycling should be encouraged to reduce the influx of waste into the <br />landfill. Ramsey should be cooperating with Waste Management of Minnesota, <br />Inc. for a good recycling program. Another thing to be looked at is <br />privatization of as many aspects as possible in the community. A previous <br />council motion to review areas of privatization has not been carried out <br />and it should be pursued. City Council wants a good relationship with the <br />voters by keeping them informed; government should be kept in the hands of <br />the voters. Will continue to reduce government spending, if possible, and <br />keep spending at a minim~ in Ramsey. <br /> <br />Councilm~ber Al Sorteberg 1987 Goal Statement - Stated that he has been <br />involved in local government for a long time and he thinks Ramsey is moving <br />ahead in a very good manner. One way to improve the functioning of Council <br />would be to work closer with the commissions. <br /> <br /> Page 7 of 21 ~ ~ J" - <br /> <br /> <br />