Agenda - Council Work Session - 12/12/2017

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City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Background on this Document This document is a draft of the narrative to be used in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. This is not a final version or actual layout. This document will be reviewed and revised multiple times. The City will try to add additional maps and figures to better tell the story of this vision. Our Mission It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective, and efficient government services. Our Vision Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. Core Values "4 These core values carry equal importance. They are not shown in a prioritized list. • Encourage new pedestrian friendly neighborhoods and balanced transportation. • Maintain landowner rights. • Employ careful foresight that involves all citizens in decisions that affect their lives, property, and neighborhoods through collaborative public engagement. • Nurture neighborhood and community interactions with flexibility to meet future needs without compromising the needs and interests of current residents. • Develop and maintain a well-connected park and public space system for all ages. • Attract and retain businesses that support the whole community. Land Use as the Foundation The Land Use Plan serves as the foundation in a series of plans that guides the future of Ramsey. Policy decisions on how the community will change over the next twenty (20) years will have impacts on a variety of systems. This chapter sets the stage and tone for subsequent chapters. The Comprehensive Plan is a compilation of several chapters that are well integrated to form a vision for the community for the next twenty (20) years. • Land Use • Transportation City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Land Use Plan Page 1 of 31