Acknowledge ThriveMSP 2040 (Metropolitan Council Regional Development Framework) Process

The purpose of this case is informational only.  The City of Ramsey Planning Commission and Staff are formally beginning the next required municipal Comprehensive Plan Update process by engaging in the public comment process as hosted by the Metropolitan Council.  More information is included with the regular April Planning Commission agenda.  The following is an excerpt from their agenda: 'The City of Ramsey last updated its updated its Comprehensive Plan in 2008. The completion of the 2010 US Census kicked off a new regional planning cycle. The first key milestone of that process wraps up this April 28, 2014 with a Metropolitan Council Public Hearing on ThriveMSP 2040, the Regional Development Framework that serves as the base for all future planning documents in the cycle'.

The Park and Recreation Commission will note within the attached 'Proposed Response' document, three Regional Trail related comments, Staff will brief the Commission on some of the background on this, and other related Comprehensive Plan related matters.

While no action is required at this time, the Commission is encouraged to become familiar with Ramsey's existing Comprehensive Plan, the proposed Regional Framework - and to become engaged in the process, as either or both a resident and as a City Official.

Notification is not required at this time.

Development of these documents and supporting materials is being handled as part of normal Staff duties.

No action required/based upon discussion.