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COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE —' CITY OF RAMSEY Project Initiation, Issue The Landform Team will initiate the Comprehensive Plan Identification, Inventory and process in conjunction with the Ramsey 3 process. The Analysis framework of the Comprehensive Plan will be determined as a result of the Open Space Technology (OST) meetings. The OST meetings, and open house/public meetings that follow, will assist in the identification of the major issues that Ramsey is facing. It is apparent that the City of Ramsey is feeling the demand to maintain a small-town and rural feel in the face of increasing development pressure. Although this belief might not be shared uniformly, it is — clear that a large percentage of the Ramsey population moved to the area for some of its rural appeal and quiet atmosphere. Increasing development pressures have resulted in movement from rural to urban lot sizes as a result of the growing availability of municipal services. Public open houses and internal work sessions will ensure that the resulting plan supports the values of the community. The development of the Comprehensive Plan will include an analysis of existing conditions, preparation of implementation strategies, and identifying the needs and opportunities in Ramsey by concentrating on the following areas of study: as Existing and future land uses This area of study will also ensure that the current zoning and future land use maps match the language in the Comprehensive Plan. Additionally, the availability of sewer and water and the location of the MUSA line will be reviewed. A main component of this study area will focus on the R-1 Rural Developing district and the associated "cluster ordinance". Goals and policies for the rural area of Ramsey, as well as revisions to the "cluster ordinance" will be incorporated into the plan. Transportation plans = The Landform team will partner with the City's Engineering staff to review existing studies and make recommendations relating to highway alignments and transit/rail incorporation. Mn/DOT's Interregional Corridor Study for Trunk Highway 10 and the Trunk Highway 47 study will be reviewed as part of this process. This study area will also focus on the location and impact of a proposed river crossing, in collaboration - U with the City of Dayton, and planning for a Northstar rail stop on the proposed rail line between the cities of Big Lake and Minneapolis. U 0 W 0 a LANDFORM