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There are no known aggregate resources within the community. <br />Special Resources Plan <br />Ramsey has two (2) special resources within the community. <br />1. Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area <br />2. Old Town Hall <br />Figure 12: Special Resources <br />To be added later. <br />Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area <br />The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources has adopted new rules for the Mississippi River Corridor <br />Critical Area. Ramsey is awaiting guidance from the DNR before updating our Comprehensive Plan for this <br />section. The City will prepare this plan as a separate chapter. <br />Old Town Hall <br />The former Ramsey Township Town Hall is the only structure within Ramsey on the National Historic <br />Database. Ramsey is working with the Anoka County Historical Society to develop a long-term plan for this <br />facility. <br />Other Opportunities <br />The City has partnered with the University of Minnesota through its Resilient Communities Project (RCP). <br />One of these projects is evaluating other cultural and historical resources may exist within the community. <br />r <br />Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area <br />Portions of Ramsey are located within the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA). Ramsey <br />acknowledges the requirement to update MRCCA Plans based on new State of Minnesota Rules. Said Plan <br />Amendment will be added to this document either as a section within this Chapter or as a separate chapter of <br />the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Land Use Implementation <br />The Metropolitan Council's Regional Development Framework, ThriveMSP 2040, outlines roles for the <br />Metropolitan Council and Ramsey for land use policy. Specific to land use policy, the Metropolitan Council <br />has set a goal for the region to achieve Orderly and Efficient Land Use. <br />Ramsey Role Metropolitan Council Role <br />• Plan and stage development for forecasted <br />growth through 2040 and beyond at overall <br />average net densities of at least 3-5 dwelling <br />units per acre in the community. Target <br />higher intensity developments in areas with <br />better access to regional sewer and <br />transportation infrastructure, connections <br />to local commercial activity centers, transit <br />facilities, and recreational amenities. <br />• Support local efforts and policies to plan <br />for growth that efficiently uses <br />transportation and transit infrastructure and <br />regional services. <br />• Promote land use patterns with clear <br />distinctions between urban and rural areas <br />to protect natural resources and land for <br />agricultural viability. <br />• Provide technical assistance to <br />communities on land use strategies and <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 24 of 26 <br />