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Councilmember introduced the following resolution and moved for its adoption: <br />RESOLUTION #20-097 <br />RESOLUTION SUPPORTING ANOKA COUNTY'S PROPOSAL TO <br />CONSOLIDATE RUM RIVER NORTH AND SOUTH COUNTY PARKS, <br />WITH RUM RIVER CENTRAL REGIONAL PARK AS ONE REGIONAL PARK <br />WHEREAS, the Pandemic of 2020 has demonstrated that safe and improved accessibility <br />to parks, trails, and recreation areas, are evermore essential to the quality of life, health and welfare <br />of the City of Ramsey and the regions's residents; and <br />WHEREAS, the City of Ramsey and County of Anoka continue to work closely to develop <br />recreational opportunities and conserve open space and natural resources along the Wild and <br />Scenic Rum River; and <br />WHEREAS, these cooperative efforts are advanced by combining Anoka County's 73 <br />acre Rum River North, and 13 acre Rum River South with the 343 acre Rum River Central <br />Regional Park to wholly become a 425 acre park within the Regional Park System; and <br />WHEREAS, the Rum River Central Regional Park, is already a cherished park space, and <br />adding to its geographic span and scope will further its long-term value in terms of natural resource <br />and cultural history conservation and; <br />WHEREAS, the inclusion of the larger Rum River Regional Park into the Regional Parks <br />System will advance the following Thrive MSP 2040 Outcomes; allowing the county to <br />responsibly conserve and manage the park' s natural and recreation resources in a balanced manner, <br />allowing for the protection of an additional 1.5 miles of riparian habitat (Stewardship). Inclusion <br />of the park in the regional system will also advance the Prosperity Outcome by allowing <br />investment into the park, ensuring the region is attractive to businesses, and its workforce by <br />promoting an improved quality of life. Adding the larger park to the system will also enhance <br />Livability Outcomes through increased access to nature and outdoor recreation in communities <br />from St. Francis to Anoka, the region, and in particular Ramsey. <br />NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF <br />RAMSEY, ANOKA COUNTY, STATE OF MINNESOTA, as follows: <br />1) That, the City of Ramsey hereby offers support to Anoka County's application for Rum <br />River North and Rum River South County Parks, along with Rum River Central Regional <br />Park to wholly become a Regional Park within the Metropolitan Council Regional Parks <br />System. <br />RESOLUTION #20-097 <br />Page 1 of 1 <br />