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PLANNING COMMISSION <br />WORK SESSION <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />ANOKA COUNTY <br />STATE OF MINNESOTA <br />The Ramsey Planning Commission conducted a work session on Thursday, February 23, 2006, at <br />the Ramsey Fire Station #1, 15050 Armstrong Boulevard NW, Ramsey, Minnesota. <br />Members Present: <br />Members Absent: <br />Also Present: <br />CALL TO ORDER <br />Chairperson Michael Nixt (arrived 7:30 pm) <br />Commissioner Ralph Brauer <br />Commissioner Teresa Cleveland <br />Commissioner Robert Johnson <br />Commissioner Gary Levine <br />Commissioner Gary Van Scoy (arrived at 7:35 p.m.) <br />Commissioner Deborah Shepherd <br />Larry Bakken, Facilitator <br />Community Development Director Patrick Trudgeon <br />Commissioner Johnson called the work session to order at 7:15 p.m. <br />COMMISSION BUSINESS <br />Case #1: Communications and Process Discussion <br />Mr. Larry Bakken, Facilitator, introduced himself and gave his background and areas of expertise. <br />Each of the Planning Commissioners gave Mr. Bakken their individual background and how long <br />they have served on the Planning Commission. <br />Mr. Bakken outlined the goals for the worksession, which included finding ways to better <br />communicate with the City Council on the important issues facing Ramsey. <br />Mr. Patrick Trudgeon, Community Development Director, explained that several past joint <br />meetings with the City Council regarding the Comprehensive Plan update have been ineffective. <br />Based on several conversations with Planning Commissioners, Staff has brought in Mr. Bakken so <br />that the Commission can discuss how they can more effectively communicate with the City <br />Council. Mr. Trudgeon noted that Mr. Bakken will be meeting with the City Council to discuss <br />the same issues and it is hoped that a joint meeting will occur for all parties to discuss better ways <br />to communicate. <br />Planning Commission/March 2, 2006 <br />DRAFT <br />Page 1 of 3 <br />