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PHASE I: Goal and Policy Development TASK 1: COUNCIL WORKSHOP WITH CITY OFFICIALS Objective: Gain understanding from policy makers and staff perspectives of the vision for the City. This information may have been established through the Ramsey3 process. We will develop a thorough understanding of the City's needs and expectations as they — relate to the future development and the Comprehensive Plan, and identify the baseline information necessary to complete the project. As a result of these discussions, the work plan will be refined, the project schedule will be finalized, meeting dates will be set, and — responsibilities clarified. Description: 1. Review the Ramsey3 initiative and discuss the goals and vision obtained through the — process. — 2. Discuss independent planning and land use studies that have been completed since the adoption of the current Comprehensive Plan. 3. View "The Dollars and Sense of Protecting Community Character"and discuss in the _ context of the City of Ramsey. 4. Discuss possible land use strategies and techniques to accomplish the City's — goals. 5. Discuss other non-regulatory tools that can be used to accomplish the City's goals. Deliverables: A written summary of the information gathered and observations from the APPROACH — initial meetings. The results of the Ramsey3 initiative will be summarized and presented as the basis of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan. Meetings: One meeting with City staff to initiate the planning process. One meeting with � the Planning Commission and City Council to initiate the planning process. One meeting — with Metropolitan Council staff. One meeting with Anoka County staff. Key Project Staff: Richard Thompson, Mark Kaltsas, Berry Farrington --- TASK 2: IDENTIFY ISSUES, OPPORTUNITIES, AND CONSTRAINTS Objective: Identify the issues, opportunities, and constraints of the City and outlying areas based on natural resources, property ownership patterns, fixed developments, — transportation systems, public infrastructure, and other related characteristics. r. Description: 1. Review existing conditions, vegetation, soil conditions, steep slopes, drainage — characteristics, wetlands, and floodplain designations. — 2. Examine general development patterns in and adjacent to the City. 3. Review downtown development-redevelopment opportunities. 4. Review market factors and understand commercial and industrial patterns, opportunities, and constraints. .... 5. Review existing municipal infrastructure systems and opportunities to service new areas. 6. Review private and public agency development plans. — 7. Develop synthesis map identifying issues, opportunities, and constraints. TKDA 13 ENGINEERS•ARCHITECTS•PLANNERS