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.~.Sve:nber 923, December 18, 1998 Draft Because of the reasons sighted above, it is anticipated that industrial development will continue to be of high demand in Ramsey, provided land can be made available. As employment numbers are expected to increase sharply over the life of th_is plan it is important to ensure adequate commercial and retail services are available to serve the basic needs of tkis employment base. The future land use plan shows the Town Center site located within the heart of Places to Work. Small-scale retail, general services, restaurants, civic green space and a transit element are included within the Town Center concept, all of which provide the employment base with much needed ancillary services and amenities. A significant piece to the success of the economic development in the City of Ramsey was the creation of the Economic Development Authority and the Economic Development Commission in 1993. State enabling legislation in 1987 gave municipalities the ability to establish a separate public body with its own rules and taxing authority to promote and facilitate economic development. The City of Ramsey has an Economic Development Authority (EDA) and an Economic Development Commission (EDC). The Commission advises the EDA/City Council in matters relating to the economic development and redevelopment of the City. Using funds received from the Landfill Trust Fund the City established an economic development authority fund, which facilitated the hiring of staffto coordinate economic development in the community. Major tasks of the EDC include advising the EDA/City Council on: Recommended goals and policies for housing, economic development and redevelopment. Implementing housing redevelopment projects and economic development/redevelopment projects. · Financing programs for first time homebuyers, housing rehab or start up businesses. 2,? City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Page i 15