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PREFACE In 1977 Ramsey initiated a Comprehensive Park Plan which was authored by Timothy J. Paquette. This plan was basically an inventory of existing municipally owned park facilities with recommendations for future development of each area. These recommendations were embraced and approved by the City Council as a guide for development and acquisition for the entire City. With updating the City Comprehensive Plan, the City, and particularly the Park Board, recognized the necessity of prioritizing park development. The intent is to serve presently populated areas of the City and to provide parks that would better meet the varied seasonal recreational needs of the entire citizenry. The following Park and Open Space System Plan is based on the 1977 inventory with priorities for development established by the Park Board. In addition, the Park Board has established a Capital Improvements Program (CIP) so that methods of implementing proposed improve- ments are feasible. Wehrman, Chapman Associates, Inc. has worked with the Park Board to prioritize projects and to establish the Capital Improvements Budget; however, financial limitations have restricted in- depth, updated evaluations and recommendations for each facility. The Park Board is anxious to begin implementation of the proposed developments to bring the City up to current needs. The Park Board anticipates a general obligation bond to finance this first immediate phase of work. Furthermore, the Park Board is anxious to work with the Planning Commission and City Council so that this Park and Open Space Plan is an effective guide and that implementation of the recommendations will help establish a working park budget and park programs. 1