Agenda - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/10/2014

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Chapter 3: Community Background Previous Community Plans • Ramsey's previous Comprehensive Plan was completed in 2001 • A Metro Greenways Report was completed in 2003 • A comprehensive Water System Study was completed in 2004 • A comprehensive Sanitary Sewer System Study was completed in 2004 • A Central Rural Reserve Study was completed in 2006 • A Housing Supply and Needs Analysis Draft Report along with a Housing Survey was completed in 2007 • A Comprehensive Housing Plan was completed in 2008 • A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) for Ramsey was completed in 2008 • A Natural Resources Inventory was completed in 2008 • A Surface Water Management Plan was completed in 2008 Demographic Information The demographic information was collected by utilizing information from the Metropolitan Council forecasts and 2000 Census data. Table 3-3 shows historical census population of the City. The table also contains Metropolitan Councils population forecasts made in April 2005 for 2010, 2020 and 2030. These projections are based on household projections which have since been updated and are detailed later in this Plan. Table 3-4 shows the age breakdown of the City's and County's population. Table 3-3 Population History and Forecasts Source: 2000 U.S. Census * Metropolitan Council forecast estimates, April 1, 2005 Ramsey's population grew rapidly in the 1970s through the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2000, the city's population increased by nearly 50 percent, while Anoka County's population increased by 22 percent. This population growth is expected to continue. Population forecasts for 2010 through 2030 show that population in Ramsey will continue to increase significantly, as the 2030 population is projected to be more than double the 2005 population. The rate of growth is expected to slow down by 2030, as much of the city's land will have been developed and the population ages. Table 3-3 outlines the historical household growth of the community and the County and like Table 3-1, includes a 2005 estimate and forecasts for 2010, 2020, 2030 as determined by the Metropolitan Council. City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan 3-5 Actual Forecasts* 1970 1980 1990 2000 2005 2010 2020 2030 Ramsey 2,360 10,093 12,408 18,510 21,749 31,300 45,000 44,000 increase x 327.67% 22.94% 49.18% 17.50% 43.91% 43.77% -2.22% Anoka Co. 154,556 195,998 243,641 298,084 320,803 360,270 407,210 427,260 increase x 26.81% 24.31% 22.35% 7.62% 12.30% 13.03% 4.92% Source: 2000 U.S. Census * Metropolitan Council forecast estimates, April 1, 2005 Ramsey's population grew rapidly in the 1970s through the 1990s. Between 1990 and 2000, the city's population increased by nearly 50 percent, while Anoka County's population increased by 22 percent. This population growth is expected to continue. Population forecasts for 2010 through 2030 show that population in Ramsey will continue to increase significantly, as the 2030 population is projected to be more than double the 2005 population. The rate of growth is expected to slow down by 2030, as much of the city's land will have been developed and the population ages. Table 3-3 outlines the historical household growth of the community and the County and like Table 3-1, includes a 2005 estimate and forecasts for 2010, 2020, 2030 as determined by the Metropolitan Council. City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan 3-5