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Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota 3535 Blue Cross Road Eagan, Minnesota 55122 Contractor Agreement Name of Agreement/Project 2007 -2008 Active Community Planning — City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan Preparation Date of Agreement hu UOL LVll I Location of Services ❑ Onsite ®Offsite Contractor company Name City of Ramse Address 1 7550 Sunwood Drive - City, State, Zip Ramsey, MN 55303 Federal I D # Contractor Contact Sreanne Dalnes Email Address for Contractor bdalnes ci.ramse .mn.us Voice Phone Number 763- 433 -9819 Fax Phone Number 763- 427 -5532 Agreement Start Date 9/4/2007 A reement End Date 10/31/2008 1. Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide the following "Services" to BCBSM, INC. dba Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota ("BCBSM"): A.' Contractor will consider comprehensive plan amendments for its community. The planning process will fully explore incorporating "active living principles" and clear provisions and strategies for accommodating non - motorized transportation modes as their community ,develops. Active living principles define a way of life that integrates physical activity into daily routines. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) recommends 30 minutes of moderately intense physical activity on five or more days per week. 2. Deliverables To Be Furnished by Contractor: A. Contractor shall perform the following duties 1. Contractor will update the Comprehensive Plan for the City of Ramsey by the end of 2008. The resulting comprehensive plan will explicitly address the community's strategies for accommodating non - motorized transportation modes and other characteristics. (zoning revisions, density guidelines, etc.) that are consistent with "active living principles." This is expected to include a "Complete Streets` policy. Complete Streets are designed and operated to enable safe access for all users. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders of all ages and abilities are able to safely move along and across a Complete Street. 2. Contractor will send one or more staff, including a member of the planning staff and /or the chosen planning consultant, to participate in educational sessions to be arranged by the. Metropolitan Design Center of the University of Minnesota, retained by BCBSM as technical assistance provider ( "TA provider"). The schedule of events includes: September 13 -14, 2007 (tentative date) - 2 day event addressing 4 topic areas TBD 3. Contractor will consult with the TA provider to finalize contractor's schedule of participation. 4. Contractor will prepare and submit a schedule of activities and meetings related to the completion of Comprehensive Plan preparation to the TA provider and BCBSM. c" Page 1 of 5. ►. -186-