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<br />Chairperson McDilda stated that too often people get together to recognize the bad. He <br />stated the idea is to open minds about how to make things better and build on strengths <br />rather than think about weaknesses. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that most citizens are used to <br />participating on a different level. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that everybody goes into the process not knowing what will <br />happen. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the OST invitation to the <br />community will go out in January 2007. He stated the focus question will be, "What are <br />the five best things about Ramsey?" The kick off OST event will be held on May 4 and <br />5,2007. <br /> <br />Environmental Specialist Bacon stated that is the same date as the EXPO. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated this will be held on a Friday night <br />and Saturday morning/afternoon. He stated that was the only effective way that it could <br />be done. It will be hosted at the Municipal Center. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon noted the web site as www.ramsev3.org. <br />He stated that improvements will be made to the website. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon solicited questions from the EPB members. <br />He stated that he was pleased that the McKnight Foundation gave the city the $50,000 <br />grant. <br /> <br />Board Member Max asked if part of the grant was turning this into a case study. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that one of the questions asked was <br />how much this process can be replicated as far as public participation and can other cities <br />utilize it. <br /> <br />Chairperson McDilda stated that the underlying premise of the grant was understanding <br />that things are different out there. He stated that other people were brought in for <br />enlightenment. <br /> <br />Board Member Max stated this was similar to an old fashioned town meeting. He asked <br />what kind of participation can be expected. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated there are co-sponsors. <br />Chairperson McDilda stated information is on the web site to help spread the word. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Trudgeon stated that the city will do their part as a <br />result of direct mailings, website promotions, and focus on the region. He stated that <br />there has been open space funding received for the project. <br /> <br />Environmental Policy Board! December 4, 2006 <br />Page 14 of 19 <br />