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<br />CASE # 1 <br /> <br />OPEN SPACE REFERENDUM DISCUSSION <br />By: Chris Anderson, Environmental Coordinator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />During the last EPB meeting, there was discussion concerning what the next step(s) would or <br />should be with regard to pursuing an open space referendum. The Board agreed that it would be <br />wise to converse with Councilmembers individually to get a better sense of what the concerns are <br />or, more importantly, what information would enable them to make an informed decision on the <br />matter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Look provided Staff the contact information of a company that was mentioned <br />during the Council work session discussion as an option to conduct a survey of all households in <br />Ramsey. Staffhas contacted this company and is expecting to receive a proposal for services for <br />a brief survey (i.e. around ten questions or so) that would include all Ramsey households. At this <br />point, Staff is uncertain whether this company offers any assistance with survey design or simply <br />asks the survey questions. This should be clearer once the proposal has been submitted. <br /> <br />Finally, Staff would like to reiterate that there may be funding available through Embrace Open <br />Space that could be used to complete a survey and/or feasibility study. The caveat being it would <br />need to focus on open spaces/natural resources specifically rather than a more generalized <br />community priorities survey. <br /> <br />EPB Action <br /> <br />Board members should be prepared to provide an update on their discussions with <br />Councilmembers. Also, if available, Staff will discuss the proposal for services from the survey <br />company. <br /> <br />EPB: 11/5/07 <br />