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PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION OF RAMSEY Ramsey is located in northwestern Anoka County. The City has a population of 12,717. The population has grown nearly 500% between the 1970 census and an April, 1989 estimated population count. The City is located in one of the fastest growing counties in the state. Ramsey, located 25 miles north of Minneapolis, is located on U.S. Highway ¢10. Highway #10 is a component of the national highway system and offers excellent access to both metropolitan centers and resort areas on the State's many lakes. The Mississippi River forms the southern boundary of the City and the Rum River forms the eastern boundary. There are approximately 20,480 acres in the City which includes a variety of topography ranging from wetlands and streams to prairie areas and wooded areas. Rolling hills define the landscape of Ramsey ranging in elevations from 850 to 900 feel above sea level. Ramsey is home to several lakes; the most significant ones being Sunfish, Itasca, and Eddy Lakes. Trott Brook, a scenic stream with a planned trail system, and part of the City's storm drainage system, flows easterly across the northern part of the City. NATURAL RESOURCES The area of Ramsey contains a number of high quality natural resources including: soils, forests, lakes, and two rivers; the Rum and Mississippi. The tree cover is made up of mature coniferous and deciduous trees such as pine and oak, respectively. CLIMATE Ramsey is located in a humid continental climale zone. A variation in seasonal temperatures is normal for this area. The average temperature ranges from 72.3 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to 12.35 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. January is the coldest month with a mean daily maximum temperature of 22.4 degrees Fahrenheit and mean daily minimum temperature of 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit, July is the hottest month having a mean daily maximum of 83.9 degrees Fahrenheit. The mean annual temperature is 42.33 degrees Fahrenheit. The days between killing frost is t69. The average annual snow fall is 142..~-inches. The average days reaching above 90 degrees Fahrenheit in temperature in Ramsey is 14 days along with an annual precipitation of 24.7 inches. WATER RESOURCES Several developments in the southeast corner of the City are served by municipal water. The City has a 500,000 gallon storage facility that services the southeast corner of the City. Currently the City has two wells that tap the Ironton-Galesville aquifer. The quality of this water meets the standards of the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency and the Department of Health. The pumping capacity of these wells is 850 gallons per minute. The daily average demand is 45,089 gallons per day with a peak demand of 132,000 gallons per day, and total tap water hardness is 210 parts per million. The Mississippi River and the Rum River flow through the City forming the east and southern boundaries respectively. LAND USE The City of Ramsey is a young community with room and accommodations for a diverse range of development opportunities. In accordance with the 1976 Metropolitan Land Planning Act (MLPA), the City of Ramsey completed a Comprehensive Plan in July, 1980. The City has since updated and revised the Plan to remain harmonious with concerns for municipal and regional growth. The City has a seven member Planning and Zoning Commission that was established by City Council. Ordinances for zoning and subdivisions as well as the annual updating of the Capital