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<br />· Use clustering and/or conservation development to protect existing neighborhoods <br />and natural resources* <br />· Develop a policy for processing comprehensive plan amendments <br />· Re-assess the value of 4 in 40 (rural preserve and rural reserve) <br />· Develop form-based codes* <br />· Encourage developer-lead public involvement process for new development that <br />solicits feedback from the public at the beginning of the process <br />· Include a review of infrastructure for walking and other non-motorized transportation <br />modes when reviewing any transportation improvement projects <br />· Consider adopting an adequate public facilities ordinance <br />. Secure a stop on the Northstar Commuter Rail Line for Ramsey <br />· Develop incentives and enforce existing design standards for the Town Center to <br />enhance its marketability <br />· Assess the supply of commercial and industrial land available for development <br />· Explore options for revising the City's sidewalk policy, including different standards <br />for public versus private roads, high-volume versus low-volume roads, and Issues <br />related to long-term maintenance <br /> <br />MARKETING/ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT <br /> <br />Goals <br /> <br />· Create an economic environment where businesses can grow and thrive* <br />· Attract larger employers and employers that provide high-paying jobs* <br />· Attract a diverse mix of businesses to increase the tax base* <br />· Attract high quality commercial and industrial development* <br />· Improve the image of Ramsey Town Center* <br />· Encourage new development in Town Center <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />· Strive for a diverse mix of businesses <br />· Reduce barriers to new business development* <br />· Market the unique qualities of Ramsey* <br />· Maintain a high level of citywide property maintenance standards, including City- <br />owned properties <br />· Promote redevelopment of underutilized parcels within industrial areas and along <br />major transportation corridors <br />· Promote Northstar Commuter Rail as an economic development tool <br />· Continue partnerships with neighboring cities and local chambers of commerce <br />· Pursue a community-wide technology plan to meet business technology needs (fiber- <br />optic and/or wi-fi)* <br /> <br />Strategies <br /> <br />· Continue business retention and subsidy programs <br />. Develop a local. chamber of commerce or local marketing team* <br />. Explore opportunities for additional city-sponsored events <br />. Continue to pursue RALF funding for the Highway 10 corridor <br />. Strengthen commercial and industrial development standards in City Code <br />. Enhance communication between City and business community <br />