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Understanding and Approach '- The Value of Key-Person Interviews Interviewing knowledgeable residents,businesspeople and officials near the beginning of the planning process provides these benefits: — 1. Local Understanding. The planning consultant can quickly obtain information about a wide range of issues that may otherwise not be obtainable. '— 2. Perspective and Depth. Long-time residents can put issues into perspective and describe the history of a situation from several angles. 3. Off-Record Information. Private meetings can reveal information that may not be disclosed in other forums. — 4. Color. Personalities and politics. The Less Active General Public _ A second tier of participation activities would be aimed at those who may wish to be informed of the progress of the plan and its outcome,who may wish to have some input, but do not care—or have time—to attend meetings. For this large segment of the population,our process offers information through newspapers,the Web site and drafts of the plan. Comments and opinions can be collected through the public opinion survey,the -- Web site, and a telephone number into the City offices. Working with the Citizens Advisory Committee Meetings with the advisory committee will have several objectives: • Reflect general community opinion and provide advice to the City staff and consultant on matters of policy and land use • Identify what people really value about Ramsey and the Comprehensive Plan. • Help identify shortcomings in the current plan. • Help committee members understand the role of the plan, its contents and the major issues. We define issues as questions to be discussed and resolved during the planning r.. process. Framing the issues clearly will help the committee and others understand the key opportunities and problems before the City and help ensure that the plan addresses them. '- • Help the committee, staff and consultant view the long-term, strategic opportunities. Hopefully,this plan could help resolve outstanding issues and communicate a clear course for the continued evolution of a dynamic community. • Sustain the interest and enthusiasm of the committee throughout the process. Y McCombs Frank Roos Team 6-5 City of Ramsey