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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Chapter 10: Parks, Recreation and Open Space <br />8. Seek out alliances and partnerships with non-profit and governmental agencies to assist in <br />securing funding and other resources that will assist in implementing the park and trail <br />plan <br />9. Improve quality of existing parks, through careful planning, continued maintenance and <br />adequate funding <br />10. Explore options for an additional community park <br />11. Where appropriate, consolidate existing parks to improve quality and provide more <br />efficient service <br />12. Explore options for a revenue source for permanent protections of parks, trails and open <br />space <br />b) A system of safe parks and trails <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Locate trails where appropriate in greenway corridors and natural areas <br />2. Promote Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design CPTED and other techniques <br />3. Where appropriate, use existing power/utility easements for the trail system <br />4. Provide adequate signage and pavement markings to warn automobile traffic of park and <br />trail traffic <br />5. Explore use of pedestrian -activated signals, continuous flashing signage, and mid -block <br />crossings where safe and appropriate, to further increase park and trail safety <br />6. Minimize at -grade crossings of trails and roads and other interactions between trail users <br />and automobiles, with underpasses or overpasses <br />$ A variety of park facilities and programs that meet the life cycle needs of residents. <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Work with the schools and community organizations to plan for athletic fields and <br />facilities that will accommodate the growing community <br />2. Explore options for a revenue source for recreational facilities and programming <br />3. Study the need for a Community Center that offers a variety of recreational uses for all <br />age groups <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 10-14 <br />