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<br />A number of businesses are frustiated with the negative local politics in Ramsey', said
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<br />be called out. In certain situaf ions, the City cha-ges Businesses for said visits/false
<br />alarms. Business owners are frustrated --being the pay significant property taxes (tens
<br />of thousands). Pollee visits should not be charged back to a property owner. Lastly, onc
<br />business owner believes the City should call the contact provided to the City for business
<br />issues create mistrust, second guessing of City po ieies and embarrassment for
<br />businesses, (5)
<br />Keeping the local tax levy low is a major priority to Ramsey businesses, as their
<br />industries are very competitive. Businesses hope this is a priority to the City Coune I. (4)
<br />Large County medians are a major inconvenience and frt stration for employers and
<br />employees, Giving directions is dificult, access to nearby food and retail options is
<br />difficult. The City should be cognizant of bot levardsnegative impacts. (2)
<br />A lack in supply exists for qualified em .iloyees in the City's mane facturing sector Some
<br />companies are interested in learning how to recruit locally. Additionally, a couple
<br />businesses have indicated they are interested in hiring vetera is, (4)
<br />Cominon1), people dump waste and furniture in Ramsey F3usinesses' parking lots
<br />(without permission). Additionally, Crime (theft) is common in parking lots:, especially
<br />behind buildings. A number of businesses have requested more patrols„ Issues are most
<br />common in the summer, (4)
<br />Businesses are interested in the use of metal materials for construction of buildings in
<br />Ramsey. One business has requested t le use ofei metal pitched roof. One business
<br />believes the City's tree/planting requirements are too ridged and do it account for -real
<br />world" scenarios. The City should be swore flexible in calculating tree requirements. (2)
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<br />• One business has successfully used the i)rograin known as 'Economic Ciarderiiiig" and
<br />strongly suggests the City consider offering said service to Ramsey businesses.
<br />• The City's sign regulafons are too strict in the COR. The City should allow additional
<br />signage than the code provides today.
<br />kit The City should consider improving their business expo It is not professional enough,
<br />he traffic is too IONV and they should not allow merchant vendois to attend
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