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�x <br /> \boto by:Libby Krueger <br /> 64 7466(1�lMlt-a tom s Cow&14 <br /> Y <br /> A New Day, A New Beginning <br /> Kurt Ulrich,City Administrator <br /> This is my last column as City Administrator for the City of Ramsey as I enter into retirement the first week in May. <br /> It is with sincere gratitude that I thank the citizens of Ramsey for the opportunity to serve you,alongside our dedicated <br /> City staff, over the past fifteen years. <br /> I started in Ramsey in 2007,although my first City Administrator's Corner wasn't until January of 2014.In that <br /> first column, I focused on the"A New Day,A New Beginning"motto of the City's newly adopted 2013 Strategic Plan. <br /> It seems only fitting that my farewell column adopts the same theme.Personally,I will be enjoying"a new day"and"a <br /> new beginning"as I enter retirement following a 42-year career in public administration.During that time,I worked on <br /> behalf of five different cities,the State of Minnesota Department of Natural Resources and with a multitude of citizens <br /> along the way. <br /> At the time the City embarked upon the A New Day,A New Beginning strategic planning initiative,it was clear <br /> that the City had plenty of opportunities ahead.Our mission to"work together to responsibly grow our community <br /> and to provide quality,cost-effective and efficient government services"was first developed in 2013 to guide the work of <br /> City staff as well as elected and appointed City officials. <br /> During that planning process,the community conducted <br /> in-depth surveys of all of its appointed board and commission ft <br /> members and City staff.It also conducted a City-wide citizen <br /> survey and continues to conduct one every other year.Ques- <br /> tions were asked about the City's past,present and future.This <br /> plan,first and foremost,provided an opportunity for the com ma <br /> - <br /> munity to come together to identify common goals and achieve <br /> a focused vision. Marketing, Opportunities <br /> The intensive planning effort of the past has achieved its <br /> intentions.The City of Ramsey now embraces"A New Day,A in the � � <br /> New Beginning"as it considers new leadership and develops a 'pity of Ramsey Newsletter <br /> plan to meet the future needs of the City. <br /> It has been my pleasure to be a part Distributed to more <br /> of the journey to make Ramsey a great than 11 ,000 Homes and <br /> place to live,work and play.Now,it is Businesses in Ramsey, Plus <br /> time to pass the torch to the next gen- Online Digital Edition <br /> eration.Of course,the City will con- <br /> tinue to develop and change over time. Ads Starting at $29 J <br /> However,as always,the fate of the City <br /> remains in good hands...the hands 'OFFor more information, contact <br /> of the people.May the City of Ramsey Scott Robinson <br /> continue to thrive and prosper in at 763-443-2243 or <br /> the years ahead. �.� scott+@univers.alapparelmn.com <br />