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I I I i I I I I I i I I I less active in the past but shows signs'-of increasing-building activity. It is located north of the proposed industrial park between Ramsey Boulevard and the Rum River. The northern boundary will be established by a proposed east-west thoroughfare which will directly link Ramsey and .Grow' Townships in the general area of 160th Street, Development is especially recommended within this community, because it is comprised of the lowest area of the Township topographically and therefore Will be the key element in any future sewer collection system. The third community is generally situated between Ramsey Boulevard and the Rum River nort. h of-the proposed major east-west thoroughfare. It conta'ins a variety of very attractive opportunities for development since land along Trott Brook, Ford Brook and the Rum River remains largely agricultural. Shoppinq Areas Future commercial cOnstruction in Ramsey will continue to_focus on Highways 10 and 52 while the community is growing, bec~ause of the dominance of the'~automobile. The inter- section of County Road 57 with Highways 10 and 52'is already heavily de.veloped. Ex- pansion of the center is likely westward to Ramsey Boulevard. MoreJdetailed planning studies would appear to be necessary, however, to assure that the expansion of these commercial activities do not-increase the opportunities for accidents along Highways 10 and 52. A second center similar to the first has been proposed west of the State Highway Department roadside park. -Both centers essentially will provide outlets for highway use. Three smaller centers are recommended close to the :centers of the resi- dential'communities proposed' in the. plan. Potentially t~hey would include Various services, in addition to' shops which cater to convenience needs of area residents. The locations shown on the land- use plan are generalized in that they indicate ~potential needs rather than ideal locations. Each"of these centers should incorporate strong architectural design with well planned site development and Should be developed in conjunction with medium to high density residential .projects and major thoroughfares to assure rea sortable local support. Industrial Area s Future industrial land in Ramsey will be confined to the industrial park and probable extensions of it both to the east and to the west. In general the industrial area Will be' confined to Highways 10'and 52 frontage between Puma Street and Anoka. This area contains approximately three sections of land which are not likely to fully develop for at least thirty years. The site has both rail and highway transportation advantages but has been slow to develop because .public sewer and water services are not available. Since Ramsey has been rapidly increasing in population, the industrial 'park should soon have a valuable nearby'labor pOol for prospective industries. The sites are large enough to accommodate ~ wide variety of industries. The traditional manufacturing and warehousing can be complemented by research and testing laboratories, offices, plus light manu~facturing and wholesaling. Emphasis, however, should be placed on the quality of industry at~cted to't~e community. Ramsey has had some experience with uses which have become a general nuisance, and should therefore be experienced in reviewing each industrial proposal.