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Part 1 - Narrative Metropolitan Council Meeting Wednesday, March 28, 2001 Council Chambers 3:00 P.M. Attendance: Ted Mondale, Chair; John Conzemius, Frank Hornstein, Marc Hugunin, Carol Kummer, James Nelson, Todd Paulson, Matthew Ramadan, Phil Riveness, Carolyn Rodriguez, Jules Smith, Saundra Spigner, Natalie Steffen, Roger Williams, Lee Pao Xiong Members absent: Mary Smith, (District 13 Vacant) CaII to Order and Approval of Agenda A quorum being present, Vice Chair Hugunin called the regular meeting of the Metropolitan Council to order at 3:08 p.m. It was moved by J. Smith, seconded by Williams, to approve the agenda as amended to consider the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan as the first item of business. Motion carried. Minutes There were no minutes for approval at this meeting. Public Invitation No one asked to address the Council regarding matters not on today's agenda. Part II - Exhibits Business 2001 -54: City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Update, Referral No. 18160 -2 Steffen introduced Mayor Tom Gamec of the City of Ramsey, City Manager Jim Norman, Sylvia Frolick and two other people from the city who were in attendance. She noted that five city councils have worked on this plan during the review period. She pointed out that the plan was sent to the Council on a 3 -2 vote; however, recently an active citizens' group in the city has taken a positive approach to this plan and others things occurring there. She also commended Sandra Pinel of the Council's staff for her efforts in working with the city through the long deliberations that took place. Dick Thompson of the Council's staff reviewed the various components of the Comprehensive Plan. He explained that the plan provides opportunities for smart growth and pointed out that there is a potential smart growth opportunity site in the city. He noted that initially staff determined that there would be a substantial departure as the plan was originally presented; however, the city worked with the Council's staff to resolve the issues raised. Mayor Tom Gamec thanked the staff for the time and effort they spent in working with the city to complete the plan. He also thanked Council Member Steffen for her helpful assistance throughout the process and expressed his appreciation for her efforts. He felt that the city has many good opportunities