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<br />Economic Development and Marketing <br /> <br />GOAL #1: A diverse economic environment where a variety of businesses <br />can grow and thrive* ^ <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />a) Foster communication b,etween the City and the business community'" <br />b) Explore programs and activities to attract larger employers and employers <br />that provide high-paying jobs* <br />c) EncourJgc Jnd pJrticipatc in J Continue to monitor options for a <br />community-wide technology plan to meet business technology needs <br />(fiber-optic and/or wi-fi)*'" <br />d) Promote redevelopment of underutilized parcels within industrial areas <br />and along major transportation corridors^ <br />e) Explore opportunities for additional city-sponsored business events <br />f) Enhance communication between City and business community <br />g) Continue business retention and subsidy programs <br />h) Continue partnerships with neighboring cities and local chambers of <br />commerce^ <br />j} rurchasc land south of thc ~1rCA IJndfill fOf industriJI park dC'Jclopmcnt <br />[moved to Goal #3] <br />17 IdcntifYr Jcquifc Jnd rcdcvelop undcrutilizcd and blightcd propcrtic::;-' <br />[moved to Goal #3] <br /> <br />GOAL #2: New development in Ramsey Town Center <br /> <br />STRATEGtES: <br /> <br />a) Encourage and assist with new development in Town Center'" <br />b) Explore programs and activities to improve the image of Ramsey Town <br />Center* <br />c) Continuc to ',vork to sccurc Zl ::;top OR thc Northstaf Commutcr RJil Linc for <br />Ram::;cy-~ [not neededr included in other goals] <br />d) Promote Northstar Commuter Rail and commuter bus service as economic <br />development tools <br /> <br />GOAL #3: A positive community image* <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />2.1 Explore the opportunity to develop a local chamber of commerce or <br />marketing team to market the unique qualities of Ramsey* <br />.Ql Consider options for increasing or improving signage at City gateways and <br />other strategic locations* <br />o Continue to pursue Revolving Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) for the <br />Highway 10 corridor <br />Ql Purchase land south of the MPCA landfill for industrial park development <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan Goals & Strategies Draft 5-22-08 <br /> <br />5 <br /> <br />* From community planning session (OST) <br />^Fromexisting Comprehensive Plan <br />~From EDA orPark Commission <br />no svmbol represents a proposed new goal or strategy <br /> <br />.:t; Bonestroo <br /> <br />. <br /> <br />-120- <br />