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URBAN PLANNING DISTRICT STUDY REPORT, 1976 The Urban Planning District Study Report focused on the southeastern part of Ramsey and was prepared during a period of dramatic change in the City of Ramsey. Ramsey incorporated as a city in November, 1974. The CAB interceptor study had been completed and it appears that the private development community had started to recognize the strategic location of Ramsey within the metropolitan area. The City of Ramsey also experienced significant population growth during the early 1970's. It was during this time also that parts of Ramsey were traded for parts of the City of Anoka, and the eastern boundary of the Ramsey was realigned to coincide with the Rum River. Identified Issues 1. Significant change in the birth rate and resulting housing and schools; 2. Development of a regional policy designed to limit carefully direct development on the fringes of the metropolitan area, primarily through the mechanism staging; 3. Major changes in the economics of housing; need for and of sewer 4. Changes in boundaries due to incorporation and annexation decisions; 5. Changes in transportation plans; and, 6. Pressure for commercial development and the City planned for such development. Goals and Policies not having 1. Expansion of employment opportunities for all ages and skill levels. Over the planning period involved, there must be a recognition of the need to provide employment for a young age structure and to provide an opportunity for those in need of part-time employment as a supplement to homemaking functions. 2. Creating a mix of housing types which will allow choices among alternative forms and costs will contribute to maintaining a stable community. This mix should provide for the retention 'of young people as they establish household Working Paper #1 City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Element 8