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INSIDE NOVEMBER /DECEMBER 2008 Calendar & Contacts 2 Public Safety 3 Public Notice 4 Business Spotlight 6 Community News 7 A Vision for Ramsey Ramsey City Council As you IV. Involve all know, over the citizens in deci- Candidates past year and a sions that impact half, the commu-their lives, General Election nity has invested property and November 4, 2008 numerous hours neighborhoods working on the through the use Mayor comprehensiveof a facilitated Terri Cleveland planning pro-process such as Bob Ramsey cess. As part of collaborative that process, the decision-making. Council at Large 3 Ramsey group Mary Ann Kiefer V. Embrace a people-centered, utilized unique facilitation techniques Jeff Wise long-term perspective that nur- to develop a shared vision and values tures neighborhood and commu- Council – Ward 2 3 for Ramsey. Ramsey was a three- nity interactions; with ﬂ exibility Andre` Champagne part process designed to assist the to meet future needs without Colin McGlone community in charting its future. compromising the needs and The Vision:interests of current residents. Council – Ward 4 Without compromising private David Jeffrey VI. Preserve unique natural resourc- property rights and needs of future Thomas J Towberman es for the community and its generations, Ramsey will evolve current residents. through citizen driven, collaborative VII. Attract and sustain businesses processes that respect the balance and which serve the whole commu- connectivity between its unique ur- Remember to nity. ban, rural and natural environments. The vision and values will be The Values: Vote in the the framework as we move forward I. Encourage walkability through toward completion of the compre- General Election pedestrian friendly neighbor- hensive planning process and it will hoods and transportation. The General Election is sched- continue to shape the development re- II. Maintain land owner rights. uled for Tuesday, November 4, 2008. view process for the city of Ramsey. All polling places are open from 7:00 III. Employ careful foresight in city If you have any questions regard- am to 8:00 pm. See polling informa- planning that includes citizen re-ing these processes, please contact tion and map on page 5. If you are view, reliance on peer-reviewed the Community Development Depart- not sure where you vote, you may science, and comprehensive data ment at 763-433-9824. contact staff at City Hall – 763-427- collection and analysis. 1410. www.ci.ramsey.mn.us Volume 23 • Number 6