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i. -- City of Ramsey 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update ^ ^ and when; rather it is to create a supportive environment in which the participants can solve issues for themselves. Ramsey3 will be the culmination of the process with intensive scoping and implementation .-. processes, with the preparation of the working document that will articulate the vision generated from the first two steps. This document and vision will guide completion of the comprehensive plan process. •. 2. Project Initiation, Issue Identification, Inventory, and Analysis ^ The proposed project timeline has the comprehensive plan consultant beginning work in mid- ^ February 2007. Since the open forums and "Open Space Technology" session are scheduled from February through May 2007, this will provide time for the comprehensive plan consultant to gather information and analyze existing plans and conditions. a. Inventory of Existing Conditions • Existing and future land uses Existing information on land uses will be gathered, including information from recent studies: R-1 Rural Developing District (Cluster Ordinance) and the Central Rural Reserve Study. • Transportation Information will be gathered regarding the existing transportation system and • any proposed changes, including the Northstar Commuter Rail, any scheduled improvements by the Department of Transportation, and others. Concerns, ideas, and solutions developed at the Ramsey3 meetings will be incorporated into the analysis of future system requirements. • Environmental resources The City of Ramsey is fortunate to be known for its natural resources— more than half of the City's borders are on the Rum and Mississippi Rivers, and more than 15 percent of its area is protected wetlands. The Environmental Policy Board of Ramsey is made up of members from the community and City staff representing critical interests in the continued development of the community. The purpose of this body is to develop and review city policies relating to the use, protection,'and renewal of — Ramsey's natural resources and to engage citizens in policy implementation. Input from this organization will be essential to include in the comprehensive plan update. In particular, a focus on environmental issues and continued sustainability of resources should be incorporated into all implementation strategies. In addition, the City is preparing to issue a Request for Proposals for the completion of a natural resources inventory; this work will need to be incorporated into the comprehensive plan work. OLSSON„ 12 January 29, 2007 aoc a ; x, �isr�