Agenda - Council - 04/08/1997 - Laserfiche WebLink

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St enhance public enjoyment and use and to provide for continued activities in the area that are consistent with the protection of resources. Current Status of Critical River Area Plans and Related Ordinances: Currently, some portions of the environmental section of the Code need to be updated. Upon receipt of National Park Service funds, the City will begin the process of revision of both the Critical River Area and Shoreland Ordinances within this section of the Code. Goals and Issues to be addressed as related to MNRRA and Mississippi River Critical Area Governor's Executive Order. Approach or strategy to address issues: The goals to be addressed include updating the Critical River Area ordinance and other ordinances related to MNRRA with the purpose of achieving MNRRA policies, and developing and enhancing enjoyment and usage associated with the Mississippi River and other natural resources. Other goals include; * developing connections between the MNRRA corridor and other significant land types and uses including the 2,000 acre Trott Brook Trail Corridor; * providing for increased pedestrian mobility; * ensuring continued protection of resources within the area; and * environmentally sensitive development of the corridor. Strategies to achieve these goals will include extensively involving citizens and neighborhood groups, and working with other governmental units in order to develop consistent plans for management of the Mississippi River corridor. The overall objective of this project is to develop a comprehensive management plan for the MNRRA corridor within the City of Ramsey. Page 2 of 9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I