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3. Explore alternative sources for water supply, including completion of the <br />study of a new surface water supply /treatment plant on the Mississippi <br />River <br />4. Coordinate with other agencies to monitor the quality and quantity of <br />groundwater aquifers <br />5. Explore cost - sharing and /or joint operation of utility systems with <br />adjoining jurisdictions to reduce cost or realize other efficiencies <br />6. Ensure on -site septic systems are operating within State and local rules and <br />are adequately maintained <br />7. Implement the surface water management plan <br />8. Educate homeowners on Individual Sewage Treatment Systems (ISTS) in <br />the Ramsey Resident and other methods of communication <br />b) Efficient availability of sanitary sewer and water to interested property <br />owners <br />STRATEGIES: <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan <br />Chapter 2: Vision, Values and Goals <br />1. Establish a staging plan for extension of urban services consistent with the <br />Comprehensive Sewer Plan and tied to Comprehensive Plan Amendment <br />Policy <br />2. Existing residents will not bear the costs of new infrastructure without <br />realizing a benefit that is equal to or greater than those costs <br />3. Explore cost - sharing and /or joint operation of utility systems with <br />adjoining jurisdictions to reduce cost or realize other efficiencies <br />4. Manage infiltration & inflow (I & I) into the sanitary sewer system <br />5. Plan growth that is contiguous to existing development wherever possible <br />and that makes the most efficient use of existing infrastructure <br />6. When planning and building new infrastructure or replacing systems, use <br />the best technology available <br />8) Public Facilities <br />a) Quality public service provision at a reasonable cost <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Continue to plan for public facility needs into the future <br />2. Analyze the feasibility and demand for a community center in Town <br />Center <br />b) Accommodate an increasing demand for public services and facilities <br />STRATEGIES: <br />1. Engage residents in assessing need for specific services <br />2. Work with school districts and surrounding communities to determine the <br />need for additional school facilities <br />3. Advocate for full- service Post Office and Zip Code in Ramsey <br />City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 2 -12 <br />