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Scope of Work I&ntifying Issues and Opportunities The approach to this project mus~ be organizedt o build an understanding of critical issues and community desires, andro develop aplan that responds creatively, l~nvolvement ofthe community is the key: it:the Maxcer Plan is to have meaning, it will be as a result of the local knowledge provided bythe s~akeholders. Participation will include community meetings, as well as oversight and direction by City personnel. The transfer of ideas betweenthecommunity, Citypersormel andthe consultmt works best in a workshop environment. The consultant comes into a worksl~op sessionwith ideas in a formative stage, and modifications occur wkh direct input from those attending. The session becomes o ne.of learning and grow-ch; rather than presentation and reaction. There can be more formal presentations at the end of the process; in the beginning, the emphasis .. shouldbe 0n sharing ideas anddeveloping s~rong,.meaningful'concepts forthe comprehensive Development of Master Plan Elements After identifying the 'issues and opporttmides through the community facilitation pro ce_ss, we will develop amaster plan oudiningthe vision che community has articulated. Withinthis broadervision will be more detailed components including agricukural, natural andcultural resources, transportation, intergovernmental cooperation, land use and trails and open space. D uring the development of the master plan elements, we will focus heavily on your general goals for the master trail plan. Theyare listed below: A- To provide neighborhood parks within the urban areas, which are focal points of pride and identity for each neighborhoodin Ramsey. B. To provide accessibility to all communky parks through s~e on-off road trailconnecdonz. G To preserve continuous open space corridors that protect naturalvegetation andwater quality, provide wildlife habitat, and preserve the natdral identity of Ramsey. 'D.: To have an effective andefficient system ofparks andtrails that meets the needs of Ramsey res {dents, both urban and rural. Implementation Plan The mas~er plan is only a"paper plan" at this point in the process. It might be expected that the community willnot be capable of implementing every aspect of the plan o~! its own or all at once, andthat others (private sector developers, perhaps) may need to be a part of the implementation equation. In fact, it is easyto predict the first question to be asked of the final master plan: "it looks great, but who is going to pay for it?" The last phase of this project will outline the s~eps necessary to carrythe plan forwardto implementation- ~swering that most basic question. Gener,'d costs will be framed for the physic~ enhancements identified in the master plan, reflecting this early stage of design and knowledge of existing conditions. To ensure that implementation efforts are realistic, a contingency appropriate to a master plan will be applied to the cost estimates. -279-