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

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 11: The Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area resource or may be an important link to connect significant areas. Much of the riverfront area is contained in the Greenway corridor. The intent of this designation is to provide an area that calls for extra effort to protect environmental resources and plan for the preservation of open space. One of two approaches can be used to implement the greenway strategy. An ordinance can be drafted that calls out site development restrictions and open space preservation requirements, or through the PUD process, developers can work with staff to devise a plan that address the main objective of the greenway corridor which is to preserve the natural resources and link significant environmental areas. 6. Establish Historic/Educational Markers: An opportunity exists to tell the story of the early settlement of Ramsey, similar to the monument located at the Wayside Rest. Opportunities for further education could be established within the Mississippi West Park as part of its development, near a future scenic overlook within Site 2 or somewhere along the Continuous trail corridor. These interpretation pieces could be as simple as a plaque on a stand that identifies natural species or explains the Red River Trail. Funding sources include the National Park Service, City of Ramsey, DNR, Anoka County Historical Society, non-profit groups or resident or business donations. Figure 11-6 MNNRA Opportunities TIIIII11I I I ON, Ina sem' '� P �N��iavAter -, 1 :E■ �IIQi • Critical Area Boundary Existing Parh kinds Al Existing Trails Opportunities NContinuousTrail Corridors C3 lend Preservation Historic Interpretation Scenic Overlook MNRRA Corridor Opportunities City of Ramsey City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 11-23