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RAMSEY 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN STEERING COMMITTEE <br /> CITY OF RAMSEY <br /> ANOKA COUNTY <br /> STATE OF MINNESOTA <br /> On Monday, March 13, 2017, the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee met at the <br /> Ramsey Municipal Center, 7550 Sunwood Drive N.W., Ramsey, Minnesota. <br /> Present: Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director <br /> Mark Riverblood, Parks &Assistant Public Works Superintendent <br /> Bruce Westby, City Engineer <br /> Scott Mareck, WSB <br /> Bennett, Committee Chairperson <br /> Randy Bauer <br /> ScottBreuer <br /> Christopher Ouelette <br /> Leslie Roering <br /> Dan Torgerson <br /> Michael Valentine <br /> 1. CALL TO ORDER <br /> The meeting was called to order at 6:00 p.m. <br /> 2. DISCUSSION <br /> Mr. Gladhill welcomed the Steering Committee members and meeting attendees. He stated Erica <br /> Sitz, a City resident who has been attending the Steering Committee meetings, is no longer able to <br /> participate. He added there will hopefully be a new resident attendee, Meghan Mathson, who <br /> previously worked as an intern for the City of Ramsey, and was recently appointed to the Anoka <br /> County Commute Solutions TMO. He noted her father, Bruce, is the owner of Fairway Liquors. <br /> Mr. Gladhill stated the Kick-Off Public Workshop was held on February 28, and feedback and <br /> comments were received from many residents. He added the Public Workshop was very <br /> productive, and everyone who attended had an opportunity to provide their input and comments. <br /> He noted many residents expressed the importance of maintaining the rural character of the City, <br /> including preservation of natural resources and maintaining large lot sizes, and how these issues <br /> are affected by the metropolitan urban service area. <br /> Mr. Gladhill stated the discussion centered around maintaining a healthy balance between <br /> encouraging urban growth in certain areas but also maintaining large lot sizes and rural areas. He <br /> added there was a lot of discussion about a possible community recreation center, as well as <br /> 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee/March 13, 2017 <br /> Page 1 of 7 <br />