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135 <br />Alternative Energy <br />Ramsey recognizes the growing field of renewable energy sources and has taken steps over the past <br />decade to include provisions in the Zoning Code that govern their installation. In addition to solar <br />energy systems (as addressed above), Ramsey also permits, under certain conditions, Wind Energy <br />Conversion Systems (WECS) and Ground Source Heat Pumps. Ramsey will continue to monitor the <br />evolution of alternative energies and, where appropriate and supported by the community, will <br />contemplate zoning amendments to avoid unintentionally prohibiting their installation. <br />Greenway Planning <br />Ramsey has developed a robust system of parks and trails. Trail connectivity is a key metric of <br />success for our community. Ramsey desires to continue our tradition of prudent trail planning, <br />connecting important recreational and ecological resources. In order prioritize limited resources to <br />accomplish this goal, Ramsey has prioritized important trail connections around the 'Circle of <br />Ramsey' connecting our system of Community Parks. <br />Eddy <br />Lukr <br />orifriurt J.ikc <br />13i1111,'L�k: 3i+tl <br />G �x�Pnrx <br />Mississippi Wes[ -. <br />P&k,,,a0 <br />f Ramsey Greenway & Priority Trail Connections <br />CITY OF RAMSEY PARK SYSTEM PLAN <br />Yur <br />Vmk <br />w��drn �d <br />Rum River <br />finnkn High <br />0 <br />Water Quality <br />Chlorides (de-icing salts) are a growing concern, not only in Ramsey but across the state, due to <br />their likely impact on water quality. Ramsey is committed to exploring opportunities to reduce the <br />quantities of de-icing salts used on roadways as long as it does not negatively impact safety. <br />Options that could be considered or further investigated include an outright reduction in salt <br />applied to roadways and parking lots, installation of pervious pavement and/or pervious concrete <br />roads, alternative road surfaces (e.g. 'solar' roads that aid in melting snow), etc. <br />Cily of RAMSEY <br />August 2018 Draft <br />Comprehensive Plan 2040 <br />