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Councilmember Howell Request to Correct Minutes (on 2/23 City Council Meeting for Approval) <br />2/16 City Council Work Session <br />• Page 5 <br />o Current text = Councilmember Howell stated that she has heard comments from <br />residents that the shops in Ramsey do not cater to the people in apartments, which <br />is why the shops leave the City. <br />o Howell Request = Councilmember Howell stated that she has heard comments <br />from residents that the shops in Ramsey do not necessarily cater to the needs <br />of people in apartments. <br />• Page 6 (requested change in bold) = Councilmember Howell stated that her opposition is <br />not related to affordability, but multifamily housing itself and therefore she would like to <br />focus on economic development and pause multifamily. <br />• Page 6 (requested change in bold) = Councilmember Howell stated that she would still want <br />to see a pause as she believes The COR has too many apartment buildings and they need to <br />review options for the land and allow the other markets to catch up. She stated that the <br />stores available in Ramsey do not necessarily suit the needs of those living in apartments <br />and that residents can drive 10 minutes in any direction to find what they need to <br />meet their needs. She stated that stores have no incentive to move to Ramsey if <br />residents are willing to drive to these locations. She stated that the city needs to come <br />up with a different, creative approach to bring businesses into Ramsey including <br />businesses that meet the needs of these residents. <br />