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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 between the City and the business community tv <br />b) Explore programs and activities to attract larger employers and employers <br />that provide high-paying jobs* <br />c) Continue to monitor options for a community-wide technology plan to <br />meet business technology needs (fiber'-optic and/or wi-fi)*tv <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 /> <br />GOAL #2: <br /> <br />New development in Ramsey Town Center <br /> <br />STRATEGIES: <br /> <br />a) Encourage and assist with new development in TownCentertv <br />b) Explore programs and activities to improve the image of Ramsey Town <br />~~~ . <br />c) 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 />a) Explore the opportunity to develop a local chamber of commerce or <br />marketing team to market the unique qualities of Ramsey* <br />b) Consider options for increasing or improving signage at City gateways and <br />other !;!trategic locations* <br />c) Continue to pursue Revolving Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) for the <br />Highway 10 corridor . <br />d) Purchase land south of the MPCA landfill for industrial park development <br />e) Identify, acquire and redevelOp underutilized and blighted properties, <br />especially within industrial areas and along major transportation <br />corridorstv . <br />f) Strengthen commercial and industrial development standards in City Code <br />g) Maintain high standards for citywide property maintenance, including City- <br />owned properties <br /> <br />Comprehensive Plan Goals & Strategies 5-22-08 <br /> <br />* From community planning session (OST) <br />^From existing Comprehensive Pian <br />~From EDA or Park Commission <br />no symbol represents a proposed new goal or strategy <br /> <br />. Bonestroo <br /> <br />