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City Administrator Norman replied they have not, and they should become involved in the <br />process. <br /> <br />5) Urban Village Tours <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman reviewed that the City Council discussed the possibility of urban <br />village tours to such locations as Scottsdale/Phoenix, Arizona and Los Angeles, California, <br />during a work session held on February 28, 2005. The Council asked for specific information <br />regarding costs of such trips. Staff has obtained estimates and the trip to Arizona would be <br />expensive. There is an option to do a quick day trip to Easton, Ohio for significantly less cost. <br /> <br />Cotmcilmcmber Strommen commented that Sun Country Airlines flies to Los Angeles. <br /> <br />Mayor Galnec directed staff to report back to the Council when more information has been <br />obtained. <br /> <br />6) Public Relations <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman reviewed that at a recent work session, the City Council discussed <br />the possibility of public relations. He has studied public relations firms and has been in contact <br />with the firm of Goff & Howard, Inc. Some of the firm's experience is with the city of St. Paul, <br />Metro Council and the Taste of Minnesota. The firm has prepared a proposal to work with the <br />City of' Ralnsey. <br /> <br />Councilmember Olson inquired if this could be expanded to include public relations for Town <br />Center. She commented in the future they may want things like park activities to be publicized. <br /> <br />City Administrator Norman replied this group would love to work with Town Center. He <br />explained to thc firm that the developers have their own public relations. He wanted to impress <br />on them that is not the City's main focus. He noted it would be beneficial to inform the residents <br />about what is being done with Town Center. <br /> <br />Councilmember Strommen reported this topic was discussed at the last EDA meeting. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamec stated he basically likes this idea, but he would question spending this much <br />money on this at the present time. The trips for the urban village tours will need to come out of <br />the Council Contingency fund, and they may want to look at this when the budget is more <br />certain, lte stated the Ramsey Resident is the best vehicle they can utilize. <br /> <br />Assistant City Administrator Nelson explained the newsletter becomes a time issue and involves <br />a lot of staff time. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session/March 15, 2005 <br /> Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br /> <br />