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Page 12 Project No. RCP-04: A Gathering Place for Community (Community Center Plan) Project Lead: Patrick Brama, Assistant City Administrator/Economic Development Manager 7550 Sunwood Dr NW Ramsey, MN 55303 763-433-9868 r bramaPcitvoframsev.com Project Description The community continues to desire a community space to gather year round. Within The COR, the City has set aside a large area for a large community -based user such as a community recreation center or theater. The City needs assistance marketing this asset and building successful and innovative strategies to make this a reality. Policy Analysis • How do we explore the recreation needs of our community that could be met with a community center? • Given opportunities that exist in proximity to Ramsey, what scale of a community -based asset would be appropriate for our community? • What opportunities and threats exist in terms of the financial stability of the community when implementing this type of facility? Implementation Plan and Action Steps The deliverables will be utilized to create a broader Community Center Plan and help guide the community through an engagement process to identified desired components and opportunities for partnerships. The City has been approached by a potential fitness center, but that opportunity would only provide a portion of the desired amenities. The information collected through this process will help overlay community expectations with offerings from a private provider. Sustainability and Resiliency Impacts Sustainability and Resiliency goals include, but are not limited to the topics below. • Community Livability • Robust recreational offerings • Fostering active living — Comprehensive Plan It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services.