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Councilmember Musgrove stated that while she agrees with the intent stated by Councilmember <br /> Heineman, she would also be open to having the company provide additional information on <br /> political ads. <br /> Councilmember Woestehoff stated that when he was on the Planning Commission it felt that there <br /> historically have been decisions where the vision for The COR have been sidestepped. He stated <br /> that it would be great to have it solidified that the desire is for a Main Street concept down <br /> Sunwood, but variations continue to be allowed. He asked if the vision is for a Main Street and <br /> small-town feel, or whether the desire is for something else. He stated that he would favor holding <br /> out to create the desired vision rather than continuing to accommodate variations. <br /> Councilmember Heineman stated that it appears that Champlin does not allow political, tobacco, <br /> vaping or other adult ads on their billboard. <br /> Planning Commissioner VanScoy commented that there is a plan for monuments along Highway <br /> 10 to advertise for the businesses within The COR. He stated that those monuments would serve <br /> a good purpose. <br /> City Administrator Ulrich stated that the broader topic is development within The COR. He <br /> referenced the parcel at the corner of Ramsey Boulevard and Sunwood Drive which has had some <br /> retail development and has additional interest from PACT Charter School for a High School <br /> location. He stated that although that type of tax-exempt development within The COR does not <br /> generate income, it does create a destination use. He stated that the original vision for that area <br /> was office type use. He asked whether the Council would be open to different use on that parcel, <br /> whether that be PACT or retail. He stated that options will come forward as that corner will <br /> continue to have good visibility. He recognized that the retail market has changed and there has <br /> to be some flexibility to the vision in order to accommodate market forces. He stated that The <br /> COR has been in existence for 20 years and this is a time where adjustment may be needed to <br /> adjust to the market. <br /> Jason Tossey,PACT Charter School Board of Directors member, stated that the school has a vision <br /> to double, which would include multiple sites. He stated that the school can financially support <br /> the vision to expand. He stated that PACT uses Northgate Church for its plays and other programs. <br /> He explained that PACT is a public charter school and they would like the opportunity for students <br /> to continue from kindergarten to 12'h grade. He stated that utilizing the space across Sunwood <br /> would allow them to create a campus feeling. He stated that they would like to work with the City <br /> to possibly double the size of the school within The COR. <br /> Josh Nyquist, Executive Director of Building Operations, PACT, stated that they are a public <br /> school and they continue to grow with a waiting list. He stated that they want to be the high school <br /> for Ramsey. He stated that they have looked at a number of sites but would prefer to have a site <br /> close to the existing school. <br /> Kao Vang, Development Manager, PACT stated that they are early in the process. He stated that <br /> using the existing enrollment and waiting list, they have generated a model to predict future space <br /> needs. He stated that they have reviewed opportunities within Ramsey and did not find many <br /> City Council Special Work Session/ September 23, 2021 <br /> Page 5 of 11 <br />