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Policy Priority: <br /> Metropolitan Council Governance <br /> The issue of Metropolitan Council governance is an issue that the City Council has had an interest since 2016. <br /> The current City Council will be having additional discussions on this issue. Since this is an issue that is likely <br /> to continue into the future,the existence of this item as 2021 Legislative Priority reaffirms the City's interest <br /> in addressing governance of the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Over the last couple of years, Anoka County and three other metropolitan counties, formed a coalition that <br /> advocated for a change in the structure of the Metropolitan Council. As part of that meeting, the Council <br /> received documents explaining the County position,and documents outlining the position of the Metro Cities <br /> organization. <br /> Below are the points/observations: <br /> • Consider options for a Metropolitan Council governance structure that may increase accountability <br /> and address concerns of regional stakeholders and policy makers. <br /> • Consider opportunities for local communities to provide input on ideas before any legislative change <br /> in Metropolitan Council governance is made. <br /> • Consider that the Metropolitan Council has provided financial support of past projects in the City of <br /> Ramsey: <br /> o Parking Ramp <br /> o Sunwood Drive <br /> o Center Street <br /> o Sunwood Townhomes (TH 47) <br /> o Sunwood Village <br /> o The Draw Park and Amphitheater <br /> o Rail Station <br /> • The City of Ramsey expects to continue an ongoing partnership with the Metropolitan Council. <br /> Recommendations: <br /> A. Any reform to the Metropolitan Council should ensure that the Metropolitan Council is a responsible, <br /> responsive, and accountable partner for regional development and progress; and <br /> B. That in order to recognize the responsibility that the Metropolitan Council has to local units of <br /> government, local governments shall have a decision role in the appointment process for representatives <br /> to the Metropolitan Council;or current elected representatives of local government should be considered <br /> as members. <br /> C. In order to promote the stability and continuity of governance, consider staggered terms of office for <br /> Metropolitan Council members. <br /> Outcome <br /> • No action was considered regarding this issue in the 2021 session. <br /> 2020 City of Ramsey Legislative Platform Page 6 of 9 <br />