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City of Arden Hills – 2040 Comprehensive Plan <br /> <br /> <br />Approved: January 14, 2019 <br />9-15 <br />However, they must be designed and aligned so as not to impede the movement <br />of wildlife. <br /> <br />9.5 IMPLEMENTATION STRATEGIES <br /> <br />9.5.1 Priority Setting <br /> <br />One tool to advance this chapter is to create a flexible priority list for <br />improvements and expansions. With the priorities laid out, the City would be <br />able better able to assess fund balances and make informed spending decisions <br />and coordinate improvements with other projects such as road improvements. <br />The priority list will need to be regularly evaluated to measure progress and to <br />adjust the list to accommodate funding availability, changing circumstances, and <br />changing priorities. A fully functioning and complete park and pathway system <br />adds to the attractiveness of the City and to the values of property owners. <br /> <br />While a long-term priority list will help the City in the decision-making process <br />and help plan for future expenses, the list must be flexible. As new local and <br />regional projects, needs, and opportunities arise, it may be necessary to adjust <br />the list to take advantage of opportunities that may not yet be known. <br /> <br />9.5.2 Partnerships <br /> <br />Developing partnerships with other public and private organizations is an <br />important tool for implementing this and other chapters of the Comprehensive <br />Plan. With scarce resources and increasing demands, searching for <br />partnerships to reduce costs, increase efficiency, and expand services is <br />necessary. Working with adjacent cities, the Metropolitan Council, Ramsey <br />County, businesses, school districts, higher education institutions, and other <br />stakeholders may lead to better and more efficient implementation of this <br />Chapter. <br /> <br />MNDOT & Ramsey County Transportation – Coordinating with MnDOT and <br />Ramsey County Public Works will help ensure that pathway additions and <br />crossings are in their transportation master plans, included in reconstruction <br />projects, and are a priority for funding and implementation in their capital <br />improvement plans (CIP). <br /> <br />Ramsey County Parks and Recreation – With regional facilities in Arden Hills and <br />connecting to City pathways, it is important to coordinate with the County. The <br />County is working to implement the Tony Schmidt Master Plan, the Rice Creek