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<br />. Establish revenue stream dedicated to the permanent protection of natural resource <br />areas such as a dedicated City tax enacted through referendum* <br />. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent protection of high-value natural <br />resource areas <br />. Develop educational materials, kiosks, Ramsey Resident articles and maps to inform <br />public about the value of natural resources <br />. Continue to improve upon the City's award winning recycling program <br />. Regularly assess outcomes of ordinances related to natural resources and make <br />changes as necessary* <br /> <br />PARKS &. RECREATION <br /> <br />Goals <br /> <br />. Provide parks with a variety of uses, including active and passive recreation and <br />natural reserves <br />. Improve the quality of existing parks* <br />. Balance the desire for larger parks with the need for smaller, neighborhood scale <br />parks* <br />. Where appropriate, consolidate existing parks to improve quality and provide more <br />efficient service <br />. Develop a citywide trail system that utilizes a variety of surfaces appropriate for <br />different uses . <br />. Design trails to comply with ADA standards* <br />. Develop a Trott Brook Park & Trail Corridor <br />. Explore options for developing a sixth community park <br />. Improve coordination in park and trail planning between City departments and <br />neighboring communities <br />. Improve pedestrian access across Highway 10 and the Mississippi River <br />. Establish regional trail along the Mississippi River <br />. Develop a community center <br /> <br />Policies <br /> <br />· Use a citywide trail system to connect parks* <br />· Locate trails in greenway corridors and natural areas* <br />· Design trail system to maximize safety for users* <br />· Incorporate planned parks and trails into all new development <br />· Provide adequate park and trail facilities for a variety of physical abilities and activity <br />types* <br />· Encourage enhancement of regional parks and trails and interconnection with the <br />local system <br />· Seek out alliances and partnerships with non-profit and governmental agencies to <br />assist in securing funding and other resources that will assist in implementing the <br />final plan <br />. Work with the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association (ARAA) to plan for the necessary <br />athletic fields and facilities that will accommodate the growing community <br /> <br />Strategies <br /> <br />. Analyze the current park and trail planning process <br />