Sponsor: County Manager's Office
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Adoption of the Ramsey County 2040 Comprehensive Plan
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Recommendation
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Adopt the Ramsey County 2040 Comprehensive Plan.
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Background and Rationale
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The Ramsey County 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update (Plan) describes the county’s unique role in regional planning and its alignment with the Metropolitan Council’s regional goals of prosperity, equity, livability, stewardship, and sustainability over the next 20 years. The plan addresses Parks and Trails, Transportation, Water Resources, Housing, Economic Competitiveness, Land Use, Resilience and Implementation.
Prepared in accordance with Minnesota Statutes 473.851 through 473.871 under the Metropolitan Land Planning Act, which requires each city and county in the seven-county metropolitan area to complete a comprehensive planning process, this plan establishes the county’s role in regional planning. It presents the current efforts of Ramsey County to address regional goals and introduce broader themes that reflect the population and employment projections provided by the Metropolitan Council.
The Ramsey County Board authorized the submission of the proposed plan to the Metropolitan Council on January 15, 2019 and received approval on January 22, 2020 but never fully adopted the plan as required by Minnesota Statute 473.864. Passage of this board resolution will complete this last step and place the plan into effect in accordance with relevant statutes. The plan is an official document that requires Ramsey County Board approval of a resolution certifying its adoption. The plan is available online at <http://www.ramseycounty.us/2040compplan>.
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County Goals (Check those advanced by Action)
☒ Well-being ☒ Prosperity ☒ Opportunity ☐ Accountability
Racial Equity Impact
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update lays out Ramsey County’s vision for land use, transportation, parks and trails, water resources, housing, economic competitiveness and resilience, as required by the Metropolitan Council. Racial equity is specifically called out in the plan’s foundation as a guiding lens and connects to the Metropolitan Council’s goal of equity. County leadership and staff will work to ensure that racial equity is woven into planning processes and the implementation of the plan.
Community Participation Level and Impact
Staff held a public hearing on the plan on December 18, 2018, which was followed by a six-month public comment period that included conversations and presentations with community groups, and engagement with two contracted local non-profits that focused on communities that are underrepresented in county planning processes. During this same six-month period, which ended on November 29, 2018, the draft plan was also sent to all adjacent jurisdictions for review and comment. County staff simultaneously received and reviewed the draft comprehensive plans of all jurisdictions within and adjacent to the county.
☒ Inform ☒ Consult ☒ Involve ☐ Collaborate ☐ Empower
Fiscal Impact
There is no direct financial impact resulting from this request.
County Manager Comments
No additional comments.
Last Previous Action
On January 15, 2019, the Ramsey County Board authorized the submission of the proposed 2040 Draft Comprehensive Plan Update to the Metropolitan Council for approval. (Resolution B2019-018).
Attachments
1. Ramsey County’s 2040 Comprehensive Plan: <https://www.ramseycounty.us/2040compplan>