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Project Approach HKGi's work for the City of Ramsey has always been based on providing objective and honest guidance. In this light, we are not able to propose a process for updating the Comprehensive Plan that includes all services h requested in the RFP and stays within the $70,000 budget. In preparing .� ra this proposal, we considered a variety of alternatives for the planning �. d l �. " �,4 imailladiaLmom process. None of the options we considered provided enough resources • -r for the technical work and the public involvement we believe to be needed t• ',* , , .'. s in Ramsey. £,-' 7.i x .� ,-,_� In most other situations,these factors would tell us not to waste our time k�<: ..7.a 1 or yours in submitting a proposal. However, we place great value on '� „' the relationship we have built with the City of Ramsey. We are using this proposal to explain why we think the requirements of a successful ,, '''y , ' , Comprehensive Plan update are greater than envisioned in the RFP and 4:, rat HKGi's approach to creating the Plan needed in Ramsey. Factors Influencing the Planning Process '" In a perfect world, updating Ramsey's Comprehensive Plan is a simple _ Ott{` `� >'• process. The results of Ramsey3 are combined with other plans and ' r r -f studies into a cohesive document. Unfortunately,the planning process is . " not likely to be that simple. , . iii ur amen. In preparing this proposal, we used our knowledge of Ramsey to help ormonams create and evaluate options for the planning process. We found three factors played significant roles in shaping a scope of work for the Ramsey �� Comprehensive Plan update: Ramsey3,land use and transportation. ,�-1 "ray Ramsey3 y J.A +( Rra Reeinnpei -t 9ipnp•Np RaOnRi'.' as Parlutpen Spam The Ramsey3 process creates unique opportunities and challenges for .. defining the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan. Ramsey3 � � 1 => provides a very special opportunity to engage the community about the HKCi's experience in Ramsey influenced the scope of won F desoibed in future of Ramsey. The outcomes of Ramsey3 will lead to a much better this sea/on of the proposal Comprehensive Plan. The challenge we face is that these outcomes cannot be predicted. • Will Ramsey3 produce consensus on key strategies for the Comprehensive Plan? • Will Ramsey3 identify issues that require special attention in updating the Comprehensive Plan? • Do the results of Ramsey3 create the need to revisit plans that Hoisington Koegler Group Inc. ®1 page 25