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Ms. Adams stated there a turn lane has been discussed at the intersection of Bunker Lake <br />Boulevard and Highway 7. Mr. Gladhill confirmed that a turn lane at that location is being <br />planned. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated one goal is to prioritize the network in the COR — focusing on that priority and <br />laying out a plan, and then decide on a few corridors every few years to focus on developing <br />individual plans. He added Highway 47 and Highway 5 will likely be the first joint project, and <br />then Armstrong or Green Valley Road corridor. The main focus will be on intersection safety. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the balance between the City's rural character and its urban strategies is a <br />priority objective, while the overall strategy is the Urban Service Area. He stressed the importance <br />of strengthening that policy and communication surrounding it. He noted there are many areas in <br />Ramsey that are guided for Rural Character, and there is a boundary where urban growth will stop. <br />Mr. Valentine stated the challenge is communicating the concepts to residents, and getting the <br />ideas out4 there. He added residents may not feel like they know enough about planning to get <br />involved in maintaining the City's rural character. He noted one resident asked where the City's <br />rural character is it reflected in the plan and on the map, and which rural areas will be preserved <br />and expanded. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated City Staff is working on compiling a list of illustrations and policies that will <br />help to strengthen that connection. <br />Mr. Bauer stated many residents who have lived in Ramsey for years are not supportive of more <br />development and feel strongly about maintaining the City's rural character. He added urban <br />development should be encouraged close to Highway 10 and Highway 47, Armstrong Boulevard <br />and other major roads, and draw retailers to the COR. He noted northern areas of the City where <br />there are larger lots will be reserved as rural areas. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated, with regard to preservation of rural areas, the draft Community Profile has <br />been provided for the Committee members' review, Community profile — 2nd document in your <br />packet. He added City Staff is working on narrative, text and layout. <br />Ms. Roering stated an interesting concept related to the Parks Map would be to delineate areas <br />within the City based on their closest park, or the park that the residents of that neighborhood use. <br />She added this would show what activities residents are engaging in, and in which areas of the <br />City. <br />Mr. Gladhill agreed, adding that can be easily done, as park boundaries follow major <br />thoroughfares, and hopefully census data will do the same. <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / November 13, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 10 <br />