Minutes - Council Work Session - 02/15/2022 - Special

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Councilmember Woestehoff replied that is a fair observation. Councilmember Heineman offered modernize and streamline. City Administrator Ulrich asked if they needed optimize and streamline. Councilmember Heineman replied both optimize and streamline wouldn’t be needed. City Administrator Ulrich stated “to increase transparency and accountability by modernizing and streamlining regulations”. Councilmember Musgrove commented that in some of the strategic meetings in the past Tim has been able to type it out so they could see the changes. She asked if there is anyway they could have some of that. She stated she thought it might be helpful to be able to see it and say and not have to rewrite it later and come back to us again. City Administrator Ulrich replied he could go to slide show and go to the space document. There was a 15-minute break City Administrator Ulrich commented that they have “Ramsey will be a secure citizen-driven collaborative community that respects the balance and connectivity between its unique suburb, rural, and natural environments.” He stated under goals and imperatives, “financial stability, balance of rural character and suburban growth, connected community, smart citizen-focused government and an effective organization.” These are the strategies: 1. Identify and implement operational efficiencies, cost savings and additional funding sources, 2. increase transparency by modernizing and streamlining regulations, 3. promote economic growth and development, 4. create a positive image for residential neighborhoods, business districts and key corridors; 5. improve the safety of transportation corridors; 6. connect the community through parks and trails along with recreational programming; 7. spotlight sustainability and efficiency through public facilities and infrastructure investments; 8. strengthen and enhance our identity, brand and image; 9. improve City’s communication; and, 10. improve and sustain high organizational morale. He stated that is the top ten and asked if anyone wanted to change anything. Councilmember Specht asked if there was an interest, as the example Councilmember Howell gave of Governor Dayton saying any outdated laws send them in, to open it up to the Ramsey public and said here is a link to the regulations. He commented that it might be fun to see what they get and if there are any outdated stuff that could be submitted and mechanisms that would get through. Councilmember Heineman commented that he is all for it. Councilmember Riley replied that may be a tactic under this. Councilmember Specht agreed. City Council Special Work Session / February 15, 2022 Page 14 of 31