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City Administrator Ulrich moved on to Strategy to Strengthen and enhance our identity, brand and <br />image. He stated the zip code is still on there. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff asked if it is accurate they have to wait until 2026 for a detailed <br />update. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich replied yes, they have a policy that a City can only formally request a <br />zip code every ten years so that is the window of opportunity. <br /> <br />Councilmember Riley commented on the fact that half of his mail is addressed as Anoka doesn’t <br />speak well to Ramsey’s identity, that and the fact that they are trying to create themselves as a City <br />that isn’t five miles west of Anoka. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich asked if there was any interest in looking at a solar installation as it is <br />becoming a thing were some cities are covering all the roofs. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff replied if it saves money. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich stated it is an idea for a capital investment he has seen cities make. He <br />stated under this strategy they had their first holiday light challenge which went ok for a first effort. <br /> <br />Communication and Events Coordinator Thorstad commented there were 15 homes, which was <br />pretty good considering Champlin had 19 and have been doing it for a while. <br /> <br />City Administrator Ulrich commented one thing that was seen at the Chamber address where they <br />did the State of the Cities is that Anoka and Coon Rapids have increased their holiday lights with <br />shooting fireworks from the roofs. He stated a winter festival would fall under this category if <br />there is interest. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff suggested an ice fishing contest. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked what the feedback was from residents on the holiday lighting <br />and how many people participated in the voting. <br /> <br />Communication and Events Coordinator Thorstad replied she could get that information. She <br />thought the feedback was good. There were questions about the voting period which was primarily <br />a staffing issue at that time. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if it was hundreds of votes. <br /> <br />Communication and Events Coordinator Thorstad replied she thought it was in the 60’s or 70’s. <br /> <br />Councilmember Musgrove asked if it was primarily promoted on the website. Communication <br />and Events Coordinator Thorstad replied the website and social media. She thought the October <br />1, deadline was missed to get it into the November/December newsletter. <br /> <br />City Council Special Work Session / February 15, 2022 <br />Page 28 of 31 <br /> <br />