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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity between its unique urban, rural, and natural <br />environment tor current and futuregenerations. <br />Goals and Strategies <br />The following represents goals and strategies for future land uses. Subsequent chapters will Include their own goals and strategies that integrate with the <br />above. Resources above and beyond current budget approvals are indicated in the `Addittaso.1 Resources' column. <br />Strategic Imperatives (4 key themes from Phase I of update) <br />1. Rural Character and Urban Growth Balance <br />2. An Active Community (Parks, Recreation, and Open Space) <br />3. A Connected Community (Transportation) <br />4. A positive learning environment <br />Maintain and Expand the Rural <br />Character of Ramsey <br />Utilize the Metropolitan Urban <br />Service Area as an urban growth <br />boundary that restricts areas of denser <br />growth. <br />Create a Natural Resources Plan <br />Create a plan for the Circle of Ramsey <br />Ongo <br />2019 <br />2020 <br />g <br />Current rural areas remain rural. No additional resources required. <br />Boundary is already m place. <br />Develop a meaningful density <br />transition ordmance that incorporates <br />lot size, transitional& screening <br />space, berms, landscaping or buffers <br />Develop a policy for processing <br />comprehensive plan amendments <br />Establish a rational, logical staging <br />plan for extension of MUSA <br />consistent with the Comprehensive <br />Sewer Plan and tied to <br />Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />Policy <br />Protect exception quality ecological <br />are. through public investment and <br />laild use controls. <br />Priority greenway corridors are <br />protected for natural resource <br />protection and recreation <br />opportunities. <br />Create a diverse and robust offeriNfr <br />` <br />of recreation opportunities <br />$7,500 m professional services. <br />TBD — Professional Services. <br />Estimate = $5,000 depending on scale <br />of plan. <br />Create a Master Parks Plan <br />2018 <br />A well-connected parks and No additional resources required. <br />recreation system that respects the Plan ,s already in development. <br />balance of community needs and <br />expectations with long-term capital <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 4of31 <br />1 <br />