Minutes - Council Work Session - 07/12/2010 - Joint with Anoka CC

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Weaver said this will take all of us working together otherwise we will lose our ability and use of docks and vegetation. City Engineer Himmer said they are working on ideas for their Mississippi Regional Park.. Councilmember Freeburg said he lives on the river where he has seen raw sewage being dumped. He asked when is clean clean enough. He questioned the group's intent noting the river is already clean through actions of eliminating phosphors and others. Councilmember Weaver said many people live on the river and they can all attest to the cleanliness. Councilmember Freeburg stated that if the dam goes away tax revenues decrease as well as property values. Councilmember Weaver asked what the waterway means to our communities. He said Ramsey had a lot more to develop than Anoka does which makes this area very desirable. Councilmember McGlone asked about the tributazy. City Engineer Himmer said they aze merging with other cities through many layers, stating the Rum River needs some rule changes with wild and scenic and shoreland standards. He said they aze running out of time and have a new set of rules already. Councilmember McGlone said shoreland preservation is needed but the scope is becoming wider, and the high water mark is lower each year. Councilmember Weaver said that is nature working but the MRCCA wants to take away personal property rights. Councilmember McGlone said they are trying to do the same thing with the Mississippi River. Councilmember Freeburg noted the MRCCA rules include no riprap. City Engineer Himmer said they are working towards best management practices and will keep the Councils posted on their progress. 5) Mississippi River Trail Anoka City Manager Cruikshank shazed a map of the Mississippi River Trail area. Public Works Director Olson said they completed a transportation application grant for $3 million and will receive the money within the 2013-2014 timeframe. He said they want to move forward quickly as this project goes all the way to Town Center and the trail along Highway 10, and they hope it builds momentum for a pedestrian bridge over the tracks. He said they hope it meets with both councils approval, adding that park shelters and benches will be a bonus as part of the grant. City Council Joint Work Session /July 12, 2010 Page 5 of 8