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o Cnapter SummariesO Land Use The land use phm is intended to guide the future. development of the community by protecting, preserving, enhancing and building upon the physicalfeatures of both the built and n.atural environment. The plan guides land uses t1u:ough the year 2020 atldwill assist local decision Illakers and city. staff in the everyday decisions facing a growing suburban community: The future land use element contains places to live, work and shop; mixed use; parks, trails and open space;and~public/quasi public land. Seeland use map insert for further information. The larid use plan identifies future stages of urban growth and extension ofmul1icipal sewerandwater. . Transportation The Transportation Plan, developed using previous transportation planning documents, inventorying the existIng system and assessing future needs1 is designed to address. the complex issues of Ramsey's transportation system. The plan establishes key transportation planning principles,including stakeholder involvement and coordinated governmental efforts, in order topro~ vide a basis for sound transportation planning decisions. The future transportation system in Ramsey includes more choices in modes and routes such as commuter rail and a future Mississippi bridge crossing. Housing An assessment of the City's housing stock indicates that there isa need forniore diverse housing stock in order to provide life~ cycle housing for people of all ages and incomes. In orderto address these issues, the Housing Plan specifically discusses goals. and policies designed to create a balanced supply of housing types and styles. . . Sewer,. Waterdnd Public Facilities The Sewer, Water and PUblic Facilities Plans are included as part of the Comprehensive Plan to ensure that the City provides adequate infrastiucture and quality public services, such as fire, police, schools and administration, to serve the community. Each chapterlooksat current conditions and projects future needs in order to plan for systems that meet future demands. Theseplansalsoaddress is~uesand conflicts related to MUSA and on~site septic and well systems. Park,Recreation and Natural Resources. The Park,. Recreation and Open Space. and. the Environmental Protection and Resource Management Plans recognize and emphasize the importance of preserving the City's abundant natural resources and making these resources accessible through the parks and trails system. Specifically, the plan identifies Ramsey's natural features, the programs aimed at managing or protecting those resources, and the variety of parks, trails and recreation areas that focus on these assets. MississippiRiver CriticdlAreaCorridor . The Critical Area Plan establishes a vision for the Mississippi corridor and provides goals, policies and strategies forprotect~ ing the river's resources, improving public access, providing recreational opportunities and preserving historical and cultural elements. Theplan assists the City in making decisions consistent with regional. goals and policies regarding the Mississippi. Economic Development . The Economic DeveIoPIllent Plan identifies current conditions and issues related to the provision of jobs and services within the City. The plan lists the Ramseyl s goals, policies and strategies designed to encourage economic growth and job creation. Community Identity Thechapter on community identity focuses on maintaining the existing rural character of the community and improving the City's image along the Highway 10 corridoL The plan includes goals, policies and strategies that the City has as guides in making decisions that promote a stronger serise of place arid community identity. Implementation The implementation strategy identifies and describes programs andproGedurd the City will useto achieve the vision for the future City of Ramsey. The tools that the City has for implementing these goals arid policies include zoning and subdivision ordinances, septic system management program, capital improvement programming, corridor studies, housing programs, redevelopment, master planning, park and trail planning, and public service and facilities planning. Page 4 ! , I ! l I I i I i I i I , I I I ! , I I I i i I I t 1 i I I i I I , ! , i ! i i ! i I I ! I I I I ! I I I I I i .1 I