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City of <br />R NISE 1 <br />7550 Sunwood Drive NW • Ramsey, MN 55303 <br />City Hall: 763.427.1410 • Fax: 763.427.5543 <br />www.cityoframsey.com <br />Ramsey2040: Natural Resource Goals and Strategies <br />A Plan for Environmental Protection and Natural Resources Management <br />A very important piece to the vitality of the Ramsey community is the protection, preservation and restoration of the native vegetation that <br />covers the community. The following goals and implementation strategies are intended to act as a framework for environmental protection. <br />1. Natural resources are protected <br />STRATEGIES: <br />a. Identify and prioritize natural areas in the City based on the Natural resource Inventory (NRI) <br />b. Use cluster ordinances, density credits, and conservation development practices to minimize impact on identified natural <br />resources <br />c. Explore ways to put an economic value on habitat and other natural areas <br />d. Provide incentives to homeowners for the permanent protection of high -value natural resource areas <br />e. Establish a revenue stream dedicated to the permanent protection of natural resource areas such as a dedicated City tax enacted <br />through referendum <br />f. Manage invasive species and promote the use and protection of native species for private and public development <br />g. Develop educational materials, such as kiosks, Ramsey Resident articles, and maps to inform public about the value of natural <br />resources <br />2. Recreation opportunities are integrated into protected natural areas <br />STRATEGIES: <br />a. Coordinate protection and enhancement of natural corridors with neighboring communities <br />b. Develop a suitability analysis method for reviewing new development that measures both environmental suitability and <br />efficiency of infrastructure use <br />c. Prioritize the preservation of large, contiguous natural areas (greenways) that provide the greatest opportunities for animal and <br />plant habitat, as well as a contiguous trail system <br />3. Clean water and clean air for the current and future generations of Ramsey citizens and businesses <br />STRATEGIES: <br />a. Preserve existing tree canopy and promote additional tree planting in new development, both public and private <br />b. Explore options other than ground water for municipal water supply <br />c. Manage stormwater on site by using alternative stormwater treatment systems, as described in the Storm Water Management <br />Plan <br />d. Monitor the quality and quantity of groundwater in aquifers and adopt measures to ensure long-term sustainability <br />e. Seek out alliances and partnerships with non-profit and govemmental agencies to assist in securing funding and other <br />resources to assist in achieving this goal <br />f. Continue to participate in the North Metro Water Supply Group organized by the Metropolitan Council <br />4. Reduce waste that goes to the landfill from both private and public sources <br />STRATEGIES: <br />a. Continue to improve upon the City's award -winning recycling program <br />b. Seek out alliances and partnerships with non-profit and govemmental agencies to assist in securing funding and other <br />resources to assist in implementing this goal <br />c. Develop educational materials, kiosks, Ramsey Resident articles and maps to inform public about the value of natural <br />resources <br />It is our mission to work together to responsibly grow our community, and to provide quality, cost-effective and efficient government services. <br />