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Mr. Scott asked for clarification regarding decrease in employment rates on the chart showing <br />Forecasted Growth in 2020. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated estimates are forecasted from Census data, as well as building permit requests. <br />Mr. Bauer stated areas that are employment -driven, such as industrial/commercial areas and <br />development in the COR, will have higher employment rates. <br />Mr. Gladhill requested comments and feedback on the opening chapter, which is a brief <br />introduction to the City of Ramsey. <br />Ms. Roering stated, under Primary Themes, "Parks and Recreation for all ages", should be more <br />inclusive of people with different abilities, and not just ages. She added she would like to have <br />"age" deleted. <br />Ms. Roering stated she would increase the population growth numbers for 2020 to make them <br />more realistic. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated that would have to be amended through the Metropolitan Council. <br />Ms. Roering asked if there is a benefit to showing higher population growth. <br />Mr. Gladhill it is speculative, especially when funding sources are being sought and considered. <br />He added, in terms of higher growth rates, community feedback has indicated that more growth is <br />not desirable. He noted, however, that is something that can be discussed. <br />Mr. Bauer stated there will be an increase in households and population based on the number of <br />approved plats for housing units. <br />Mr. Valentine asked what the numbers would be corrected to. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated projected population growth is reviewed every year, based on a Metropolitan <br />Council research forecasting model. <br />Ms. Roering stated the chart shows a decrease in population, but an increase in households. She <br />stated the population forecasts should be truly reflective of what is happening in the community. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the regional model tends to balance itself out, although the City's household <br />estimates are low and population estimates are high. He added the household size might decrease, <br />but that is not the current trend. <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / July 10, 2017 <br />Page 3 of 10 <br />