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4. Promote redevelopment of underutilized parcels within industrial areas and <br />along major transportation corridors <br />5. Explore opportunities for additional city- sponsored business events <br />6. Enhance communication between City and business community <br />7. Continue business retention and subsidy programs <br />8. Continue partnerships with neighboring cities and local chambers of <br />commerce <br />b) New development in Ramsey Town Center <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Encourage and assist with new development in Town Center <br />2. Explore programs and activities to improve the image of Ramsey Town <br />Center <br />3. Promote Northstar Commuter Rail and commuter bus service as economic <br />development tools <br />c) A positive community image <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Explore the opportunity to develop a local chamber of commerce or <br />marketing team to market the unique qualities of Ramsey <br />2. Consider options for increasing or improving signage at City gateways and <br />other strategic locations <br />3. Continue to pursue Revolving Acquisition Loan Fund (RALF) for the <br />Highway 10 corridor <br />4. Purchase land south of the MPCA landfill for industrial park development <br />5. Identify, acquire and redevelop underutilized and blighted properties, <br />especially within industrial areas and along major transportation corridors <br />6. Strengthen commercial and industrial development standards in City Code <br />7. Maintain high standards for citywide property maintenance, including <br />City -owned properties <br />4) Natural Resources <br />a) Natural resources are protected <br />STRATEGIES: <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />Chapter 2: Vision, Values and Goals <br />1. Identify and prioritize natural areas in the City based on the Natural <br />resource Inventory (NRI) <br />2. Use cluster ordinances, density credits, and conservation development <br />practices to minimize impact on identified natural resources <br />3. Explore ways to put an economic value on habitat and other natural areas <br />4. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent protection of high - <br />value natural resource areas <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 2 -7 <br />