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2001 Comprehensive Plan <br /> Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />be part of the MNRRA continuos trial corridor. Strong public opposition is not <br />unique to Ramsey. Many communities face similar opposition. Like it has done in <br />other instances, the City of Ramsey should seek to learn from other community's <br />experiences. A general description of a trial corridor can be found in an ordinance <br />dating back to 1989: however, many residents were not aware of this. This corridor <br />should not necessarily be abandoned but should be reevaluated using a public <br />participatory process to determine how lands are reserved for the site, whether they <br />should be public or private, how they should be used, maintained and what exact <br />alignment should be used. It should also be clear to residents that a trail corridor is a <br />desired element by the greater community and that the City is ensuring involvement to <br />meet the needs of the concerned property owners. <br /> <br />The Greenway Corridor represents an area that may contain a significant natural <br />resource or may be an important link to connect significant areas. Much of the <br />riverfront area is contained in the Greenway corridor. The intent of this designation is <br />to provide an area that calls for extra effort to protect environmental resources and <br />plan for the preservation of open space. One of two approaches can be used to <br />implement the greenway strategy. An ordinance can be drafted that calls out site <br />development restrictions and open space preservation requirements, or through the <br />PUD process, developers can work with staff to devise a plan that address the main <br />objective of the greenway corridor which is to preserve the natural resources and link <br />significant environmental areas. <br /> <br />Establish Historic/Educational Markers: An opportunity exists to tell the story of the <br />early settlement of Ramsey, similar to the monument located at the Wayside Rest. <br />Opportunities for further education could be established within the Mississippi West <br />Park as part of its development, near a future scenic overlook within Site 2 or <br />somewhere along the Continuous trail corridor. These interpretation pieces could be <br />as simple as a plaque on a stand that identifies natural species or explains the Red <br />River Trail. Funding sources include the National Park Service, City of Ramsey, <br />DNR, Anoka County Historical Society, non-profit groups or resident or business <br />donations. <br /> <br />2001 Ramsey Comprehensive Plan <br />Amended February 26, 2002 <br /> <br />Page XI-22 <br /> <br /> <br />