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<br />2030 Plan Accomplishments <br />The last plan was adopted in 2010. While a number of factors changed since the adoption of the last plan, the <br />City can celebrate a number of successes as it relates to our management of natural resources. Subsequent <br />chapters of the 2040 Comprehensive Plan will celebrate their own successes. <br /> <br />Relied on the Natural Resources Inventory (NRI) to inform recommendations on subdivision design <br />and areas of focused protection/preservation where feasible. <br /> <br />Purchased two (2) Weed Wrenches to assist property owners with managing and eradicating certain <br />invasive species, specifically Buckthorn. <br /> <br />, representing the largest land <br />area category in the community. <br /> <br />developments by encouraging new development to <br />focus near existing infrastructure. <br /> <br />Ensured new development protected natural resources, made trail connections, and blended in with <br />surrounding development. <br /> <br />Employed conservation subdivision practices aimed to protect existing neighborhoods and natural <br />resources. <br /> <br />Struck a balance between land use planning, policy development, natural resource protection, and <br />private property rights. <br /> <br />Refined the Tree Preservation Ordinance to establish a reforestation standard and proactively began <br />working with developers to establish street trees rather than just front yard trees. <br /> <br />Encouraged stormwater management systems/plans that incorporating rain harvesting techniques <br />(reducing the demand on and use of groundwater for irrigation) and rain gardens (to promote <br />infiltration and groundwater recharge). <br /> <br />Employed new strategies to help residents recycle additional materials and divert more materials <br />from landfills. <br /> <br />Implemented an organics recycling program for residents. <br /> <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Land Use Plan <br />Page 2 of 16 <br /> <br />