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<br />· Identify and acquire underutilized and blighted parcels <br />· Consider implementing fiber optic and/or wi-fi technologies community wide* <br />· Consider options for increasing and/or improving signage at City limits and other <br />strategic locatlons* <br /> <br />NATURAL RESOURCES <br /> <br />Goals <br /> <br />. Balance private property rights with natural resource protection* <br />. Preserve in perpetuity Ramsey's high value natural areas and wildlife habitat <br />identified in the NRI <br />. Preserve rivers, streams, wetlands, and lakes while promoting shared uses, such as <br />trails, wherever possible, and coordinate with neighboring communities* <br />. Preserve existing tree canopy and promote additional tree planting in new <br />development <br />. Protect, preserve, and enhance the supply of clean water and clean air for the <br />current and future generations of Ramsey citizens and businesses* <br />· Protect people and property from natural hazard <br />. Reduce the percentage of the waste stream being landfilled from both private and <br />public property <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />· Explore other options beyond ground water for municipal water supply* <br />· Monetize the value of habitat and other natural areas* <br />· Explore options to compensate property owners for development rights to protect <br />natural resources* <br />· Keep local ordinances up to date and in conformance with other regulatory <br />jurisdictions <br />· Assist residents and private owners in identifying and protecting natural resources* <br />· Develop a suitability analysis method for reviewing new development that measures <br />both environmental suitability and efficiency of infrastructure use* <br />· Seek out alliances and partnerships with non-profit and governmental agencies to <br />assist in securing funding and other resources to assist in implementing the final plan <br /> <br />Strategies <br /> <br />· Implement the surface water management plan <br />· Use the NRI as a tool for assessing development suitability and prioritizing the <br />protection of natural areas <br />· Use clustering, flexible zoning, density credits or other development techniques* <br />· Prioritize the preservation of large, contiguous natural areas (greenways) that <br />provide the greatest opportunities for animal and plant habitat (as well as a <br />contiguous trail system)* <br />. Manage invasive species and promote the use and protection of native species* <br />. Manage stormwater on site by using alternative stormwater treatment systems, as <br />described in the Storm Water Management Plan* <br />. Monitor the quality and quantity of groundwater in aquifers and adopt measures to <br />ensure long-term sustainability* <br />. Continue to participate in the North Metro Water Supply Group organized by the <br />Metropolitan Council <br />