Minutes - Council Work Session - 01/03/2006

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Facilities Committee David Elvig David Jeffrey Mayor Gamec (Alt) Finance Committee Councilmember Strommen Councilmember Elvig Councilmember Jeffrey Personnel Committee Councilmember Cook Councilmember Pearson Councilmember Olson Housin~ and Redevelopment Authority Committee as a whole Sylvia Frolik as liaison to County HRA City Administrator Norman suggested a Town Center Task Force be scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2006. The consensus of the Council was to schedule a Town Center Task Force meeting for Wednesday, January 18th at 4:00 p.m. at City Hall. 2) Ramsey Foundation City Administrator Norman reviewed that during the City Council meeting of December 13, 2005 the Council considered a contribution to the City of Ramsey Foundation. The Council discussed the desire for a mission statement that addressed public purposes as well as goals and an action statement. The item was referred to a work session for further discussion. Councilmember Strommen noted the document drafted by Intern Schmidt in relation to sister city relationships includes an example on pages 6 and 7 with an action statement and objectives that explain the public purpose. Councilmember Olson suggested the Council draft a strategic plan with the representatives of Loudi when they arrive. This plan could incorporate the elements included in Intern Schmidt's document. Councilmember Strommen indicated the goals and objectives for the City of Ramsey should be determined prior to the arrival of the Loudi representatives. There could then be discussion with the Loudi representatives to determine where them is an overlap in the goals and objectives of the two cities. City Council Work Session / January 3, 2006 Page 3 of 7