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Page 4 City of RAMSEY Community Background In 2015, the Ramsey population eclipsed 25,000. We are a growing community along Highway 10, with a Rail Station on the Northstar Commuter Rail. We pride ourselves on a balance of economic development and natural resource preservation. Ramsey is bordered by the Mississippi River and Rum River, two (2) key assets for the community. Ramsey is experiencing significant growth, expected to add over 10,000 residents and 5,000 employees over the next twenty (20) years. These growth pressures demonstrate a need for careful foresight in planning and growth management. While we support future growth, it must be balanced with protecting the natural environment that the community holds with much pride. Resilient Communities Project Proposal Development Process The proposal development process really began with the preparation of our Strategic Plan prepared in 2013 and updated in 2016. As your next Community Partner, Ramsey has prepared a resource page for the partnership at www.citvoframsev.com/rcp. There you will find important links and resources for the partner projects proposed below. The Strategic Plan is the foundation of the projects proposed below. The Strategic Plan focuses on four (4) broad initiatives. 1. Financial Stability 2. A Connected Community 3. Smart, Citizen -Focused Government 4. An Effective Organization More detailed information can be found online at www.citvoframsev.com/strategicplan. This document also laid the ground work for three (3) Work Plans pertinent to this application. Three (3) of the City's Advisory Commissions have active work plans to guide our work and were used to select several of the proposed projects. The core plans to support our participation are identified below. 1. Comprehensive Plan 2. Planning Commission Work Plan 3. Economic Development Authority (EDA) Work Plan 4. Environmental Policy Board (EPB) Work Plan Using these documents as a baseline, the City's Management Team discussed the merits of this opportunity. As our team reviewed the potential benefits, support for the project grew. The City's Planning Division led the initiative through an analysis process, identifying existing projects and priorities that would be a good match for the Program. It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services.