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Deputy City Administrator Gladhill reviewed the staff report. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked for details on the history of how the overall development plan was <br /> developed. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that 20 years ago Ramsey did not have a variety of <br /> housing stock and therefore the younger and older populations had trouble finding housing. He <br /> stated that there was a goal then to provide a variety in the housing stock. He stated that the plan <br /> for The COR was developed in order to manage the City's growth, concentrating density and <br /> retail development in order to create a downtown area to allow other areas of Ramsey to remain <br /> more rural. He provided details on the over two-year process that occurred to develop the plan, <br /> noting that numerous updates have occurred during reviews. <br /> Councilmember Kuzma stated that two years ago there was a course correction that occurred, <br /> updating the plan as to the development that occurred and the development that the market was <br /> allowing. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill confirmed that the plan has reacted to market corrections, <br /> with two large revisions that have occurred over the years. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich asked if the interim development plan was going to be reviewed by <br /> staff and potentially updated, as the last update occurred in 2017. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that is the direction that staff would like. He noted <br /> that the interim plan was used to update the plan and to assist in the Comprehensive Plan <br /> process. <br /> Mayor LeTourneau asked for details on the update that Councilmember Heinrich would like to <br /> see. <br /> Councilmember Heinrich referenced the vision statement and was unsure if that language is clear <br /> for residents. She noted that she also composed an email with additional questions that have <br /> been answered by staff. <br /> Councilmember Menth referenced the business survey that was recently completed and asked if <br /> the business community has expressed that the housing needs for their employees is, or has been, <br /> met. He stated that if the City is going to feed its business community, it needs to ensure that <br /> there is sufficient housing available. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill replied that housing affordability is becoming an issue and <br /> therefore there is some degree of a need for affordable housing. He agreed that workforce <br /> development and housing are linked issues. He stated that overall there is a need for additional <br /> housing based on the economic growth. <br /> Councilmember Riley commented that there have been consistent comments that the City is <br /> building too much multi-family housing. He stated that he would like to see a pause on multi- <br /> City Council Work Session /February 24, 2020 <br /> Page of <br />