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<br />recommend that Ramsey further examine the roles and responsibilities of <br />there are issue areas or approaches that may resonate with Ramsey residents. <br />Further, we recommend that Ramsey consider working with local students, appointing one in an <br />advisory role to the existing EPB. The student could work with EPB members to discuss topics of importance to <br />them, and bring attention to the priorities of a new generation. In addition to this younger perspective, the EPB <br />could also bring in speakers from outside of the community to speak on topics in which board members may not <br />priorities and ensure a consistent agenda. <br />Finally, we recommend that Ramsey create a liaison between the Parks Commission and the EPB, with <br />the possibility of joint meetings. There is a substantial amount of overlap and collaborative opportunities for <br />these two groups and opening communications with a liaison would be an excellent first step. <br />This strategic action is important because of the potential for unguided growth that can harm natural <br />resources in the community. Future development in Ramsey can benefit the environment if planned and <br />implemented correctly. It is important for the EPB to take community feedback and deliver clear development <br />guidelines to city planners. An efficient and clear governance structure between the EPB, the Parks Commission <br />and the city is essential. Ramsey can take what works for Eden Prairie and adjust it to create a structure that <br />works for them. This will help build authority in the EPB and solve the pressing issue of rapid development <br />impact on resources in the community. <br /> <br />Image courtesy of the Resilient Communities Project <br /> <br />11 <br /> <br />