Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2018

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City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Natural Resources Plan Background on this Document This document is a draft of the narrative to be used in the 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update. This is not a final version or actual layout. This document will be reviewed and revised multiple times. The City will try to add additional maps and figures to better tell the story of this vision. Add existing background info from current Comp Plan here. Our Vision Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. Goals and Strategies The following represents goals and strategies for the management of natural resources. Subsequent chapters will include their own goals and strategies that integrate with the above. Resources above and beyond current budget approvals are indicated in the `Additional Resources' column. Comprehensive Plan Strategic Imperatives • A Balance of Rural Character and Urban Grown • An Active Community (Parks, Recreation, and Open Space) • A Connected Community (Transportation) • A Positive Learning Environment Initiatives for the Natural Resources Plan A Balance of Rural Character and Urban Growth • Ensure sustainability of food supply and food web • Maintain and enhance the public community forest (boulevard tree program) • Reduce erosion along both the Mississippi and Rum Rivers • Preserve significant ecological resources through conservation design. • Improve Sustainability and Resilience An Active Community • Improve recreation opportunities along the City's Priority Greenway Plan • Improve water quality of Mississippi River A Connected Community • Improve connections to significant ecological resources City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Natural Resources Plan Page 1 of 21