Agenda - Council - 02/25/2003 - Laserfiche WebLink

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-58- · The 26th Environmental Expo is scheduled for May 3rd, 2003. This community event includes a very large tree sale and. indoor and outdoor exhibits on a myriad of environmental topics. Ramsey's seven member Park and Recreation Commission hosts a booth at this event. The EPTF also will staff the Saturday celebration. It is hoped that the open space communication materials could be available for this important celebration. · The local cable television (Quad Cities TV) channel is seeking ideas for new programming. Printed and web materials could possible be adapted into a short cable TV broadcast. The City's Ramsey Resident is published 11 times a year and is mailed to every address in the city. Surveys have shown that more than 80% of Ramsey's households read the Resident cover-to-cover.. Information developed as part of this proposal could be integrated into the newsletter or potentially stuffed in to the mailing. As indicated, Ramsey is experiencing development pressure like many suburban areas around the Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. However, Ramsey still has a few but significant undeveloped natural areas. The unprecedented growth correlates 'and contributes to rising land valuations - even residents that had no development aspirations previously, are getting in the business. Therefore it is imperative that discussions regarding open space protection occur quickly. Missing an oppertunity to protect remaining natural areas in Ramsey now will affect our land, waters, and quality of life for future generations of Ramsey citizens. Attached for your information is Ramsey's LCMR proposal and a Park and Trail Plan map. The City of Ramsey appreciates the work of the League of: Conservation Voters Education Fund and looks forward to involving our citizens in open space protection. 4