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<br />Mr. Gladhill stated the Park and Recreation Commission Chair and other Commissioners have <br />attended for the past few years. He added the Steering Committee is welcome to stop by and have <br />a presence as well, if they happen to be there. <br /> <br />A Committee member stated another good outreach opportunity is the annual Night to Unite, at <br />which many neighborhoods, including her own, have large events with lots of families in <br />attendance. She added comment cards could be distributed for residents to complete and submit. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated comment cards are a good idea. He added City Staff usually accompanies the <br />Mayor as well as representatives from the Police and Fire Departments, and many residents <br />provide comments and feedback after that event. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated it will be interesting to see what emerges from this process, which will highlight <br />and define relationships between the areas of transportation, economic development, and water <br />conservation, and parks and trails planning. He noted it is important to acknowledge the progress <br />that has been made in terms of identifying community priorities in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated this Comprehensive Plan can also serve as an update on what has been <br />accomplished since the last Comprehensive Plan. He added an issue that comes up a lot is the <br />preservation of the character and rural nature of the City, and that is included in the Comprehensive <br />Plan as well. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill the Mississippi Trail, for instance, started out as a potential regional trail initiative to <br />connect Ramsey with other trails and other cities, and that has been accomplished. He added that <br />might not have been successfully completed if it had not been included in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />A Committee member requested that City Staff look at publicizing the goals, progress and <br />accomplishments of the Comprehensive Plan and. He added it could be included as a regular item <br />in the City newsletter. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the Comprehensive Plan has an opening statement about its important role in <br />creating and encouraging development. He added an effective Comprehensive Plan provides <br />guidance and incentive for projects and initiatives that are necessary for the community to thrive <br />and grow. <br /> <br />3. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee was adjourned at 7:45 p.m. <br /> <br />Respectfully submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / May 8, 2017 <br />Page 6 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />