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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, colt <br />between its t nique urban, rural, and nat,. <br />• Consider subtle themes for <br />neighborhood parks and <br />the adjoining public spaces. <br />Establish a relevant, <br />diverse, and efficient <br />system of parks and trails <br />that meets the needs of <br />Ramsey residents, now <br />and for the future, and of <br />a quality that enhances <br />property values. <br />• Continue to update the <br />Comprehensive Park, <br />Open Space and Trail Plan <br />section to provide <br />direction in future parkland <br />acquisition and <br />development. <br />• Increase the planning <br />efforts for the projected <br />sixth community park. <br />• Maintain the vision for the <br />Town Center park and trail <br />plan to ensure the project <br />is truly walkable and <br />successful in supporting <br />commercial and retail <br />businesses. <br />• Explore new and creative <br />ways of funding parks, and <br />building synergistic <br />relationships with the <br />business unity. <br />• Ensure adequate resources <br />ale committed for park <br />planning and especially <br />routine maintenance. <br />• Continue to coordinate <br />planning efforts with the <br />National Park Service in <br />the _Mississippi National <br />River and Recreation Area <br />to establish a regional trail <br />along the Mississippi River <br />that includes restareas, <br />scenic overlooks, and <br />interpretive stops. <br />• Accelerate the Anoka to <br />Ramsey trail connection <br />timeline at King's Island. <br />• Support the development <br />of a fishing pier and boat <br />landing in the county's <br />Mississippi West Regional <br />Park. <br />• Develop a long-range plan <br />for underutilized park <br />spaces in the city. <br />r ure <br />Pla <br />f <br />ational needs <br />educational needs <br />educational <br />Support the planned <br />second elementary school <br />in Ramsey <br />2018 <br />• Elementary school facilities <br />reduce overcrowding, <br />safety, and space needs. <br />• Cooperate with school <br />districts to develop and <br />maintain joint -use school - <br />park facilities. <br />No additional resources <br />required. <br />Encourage the Anoka <br />Hennepin School District <br />or Elk River School <br />District to create a long- <br />term plan for facilities in <br />Ramsey. <br />2019 <br />• A third elementary school <br />and a new middle school <br />are planned for the future <br />(2025 or beyond). <br />• Cooperate with school <br />districts to develop and <br />maintain joint -use school - <br />park facilities. <br />No additional resources <br />required. <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Parks, Recreation, Trails, and Open Space Chapter <br />Page 29 of 30 <br />