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Health Facilities <br />At present, there are no hospital facilities in Gem Lake or <br />in any of the contiguous municipalities adjoining it. The <br />closest hospital facility is St. John's Hospital in <br />Maplewood, approximately two miles away. <br />Policy: <br />Gem Lake should cooperate with other local governments <br />in encouraging the development of medical facilities within <br />a more convenient proximity as area population growth <br />dictates. Plans for a medical clinic in the SW parcel of the <br />City of Gem lake Gateway and Village Planning area have <br />been discussed. <br />Outdoor Recreational Facilities <br />There are no publicly held open spaces or recreational <br />facilities within the community. All existing outdoor <br />recreation in Gem Lake must currently occur on (a) <br />privately developed lands, (b) vacant lots or (c) the streets. <br />Policies: <br />a. Some form of neighborhood -oriented park will be <br />provided as the community develops. This might include a <br />picnic ground and/or playground facilities. <br />b. The community will continue to rely on Ramsey County <br />for development of larger natural resource based <br />recreational facilities. <br />c. The City will explore bicycle trail options and methods <br />for providing access to regional trails. <br />d. The City will encourage the continued operation of the <br />private golf course now located in the NE portion of the <br />City. <br />City of Gem Lake Comprehensive Plan 1 page 11-3 <br />