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i <br />3. PLAN ASSUMPTIONS, GOALS, PROBLEMS AND ISSUES <br />Beyond assessment of the existing and projected characteristics of develop- <br />ment in Gem Lake and vicinity, there is a need to (1) assess the assumptions <br />t upon which the Plan is to be predicted, (2) establish basic community goals <br />upon.which the policy proposals of the Plan may rest, and (3) identify the <br />�i. key issues which must be resoled if the Plan is to become a.reality. This <br />Chapter of the Plan presents these: assumptions, goals, and issues as the key <br />factors that establish the basis for the: Plan proposals in the succeeding <br />€ chapters. <br />Plan Assumptions <br />I. The Plan is based on the assumption that the economy of the Minneapolis: - <br />St. Paul metropolitan area will remain healthy and that sub -regional <br />population projections as established by the Metropolitan Council will <br />be reasonably accurate. <br />2. It is assumed that the comprehensive development plans and physical <br />development ordinances of the contiguous local units of vovernment <br />will remain essentially as they are today. <br />3. It is assumed that additional shopping and. employment opportunities <br />within municipalities located within a five mile radius of Gem LakeV <br />will become available in reasonable proportion to population increases. <br />4. It is assumed that a major open space acquisition and development plan <br />will be completed as proposed by Ramsey County. <br />5. It is. assumed that facilities presently estimated by the City Engineer <br />and/or projected will be adequate for the projected population <br />Community Goals <br />The following goals are established as the principal guidelines for the <br />E physical development of Gem Lake. All policies, as presented in later <br />chapters of this Plan document., should be considered supplemental to these <br />basic goals,; <br />11. The residents of'Gem Lake desire to preserve and maintain a "rustic" f' <br />environment in a natura setting., Such an environment should promote <br />Am atmosphere oF quiet, relaxed iving with maximum regard to maintain- <br />ing openness. of the physical environment as well as preserving trees, <br />water areas, grass lands, and wetlands. This will require new develop- <br />ment in an overall low -density pattern. <br />-2o- <br />