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Further discussion: Councilmember Elvig extended his appreciation for the tremendous work <br />expended in this effort, noting many organizations are looking at Ramsey3's efforts and are <br />looking for something magnificent to come out of it. He stated this process will create a positive <br />and proactive outlook for Ramsey. <br />Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Jeffrey, Olson, Dehen, Elvig, <br />Look, and Strommen. Voting No: None. <br />Mayor Gamec stated he attended a Land Planning meeting and was asked about Ramsey3 and the <br />process used. <br />Mr. McDilda stated one of the great things in Ramsey is its residents and how much they care <br />about their City and where it is going. <br />Mayor Gamec advised the Ramsey3 received a trial grant and then the McKnight Foundation <br />dropped all funding for this process. However, they are now looking at it again. <br />Councilmember Strommen stated Michael Herman came to Ramsey twice during the initial OST <br />and again about a year later to review the draft vision and value statements. Mr. Herman made a <br />comment about the remarkable change that had taken place during that year. He indicated that at <br />the initial meeting, residents made statements at other people and it was not a conversation. <br />Then, a year later, there was dialog and conversation between residents, even though there was <br />not always agreement. Councilmember Strommen stated it was most gratifying to her to learn <br />how to come together as a community, face difficult issues and disagreements, and hold a <br />conversation about them and come together. She stated it is very important for all to <br />acknowledge and thank the residents involved. She stated it is an exciting future if Ramsey can <br />keep moving in that direction. <br />Mr. McDilda stated he is sure he missed someone during acknowledgements and apologized if <br />that happened. He stated he also wants to acknowledge the Mayor and Councilmembers for their <br />support of Ramsey3 to move forward with the process. <br />Public Hearing <br />Case #2: Public Hearing to Consider Execution of Business Subsidy Agreement with <br />CTT Properties, LLC (Panther Precision Machine) <br />Mayor Gamec closed the regular portion of the City Council meeting at 8:23 p.m. in order to <br />conduct a public hearing. <br />Public Hearing <br />Mayor Gamec called the public hearing to order at 8:23 p.m. <br />City Council / August 12, 2008 <br />Page 11 of 26 <br />