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Environmental Policy Board (EPB) 5. 2. <br />Meeting Date: 08/05/2013 <br />By: Tim Gladhill, Community Development <br />Information <br />Title: <br />Receive Update on Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Rulemaking for Mississippi River Corridor <br />Critical Area (MRCCA) <br />Background: <br />In 2013, the Minnesota Legislature authorized the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources to commence <br />rulemaking related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) (the "Critical Area"). The intent is to <br />update existing regulations found in Minnesota Statute Chapter 116G. The Critical Area extends from the Ramsey's <br />western border south down to Hastings, stretching nearly seventy-two (72) miles and encompasses approximately <br />thirty (30) governmental subdivisions across the metro area. <br />The Critical Area is an overlay district that establishes minimum development standards intended to provide <br />protections for the Mississippi River including, but not limited to, stormwater management, bluff stabilization, and <br />protection of scenic qualities. Minnesota Statute Chapter 116G establishes the district and requires that local <br />government units with land use and zoning authority adopt ordinances in substantial compliance with the Statute. <br />The local ordinance must be approved by the DNR. The local unit of government is responsible for enforcement. <br />The City adopted its original ordinance in circa -mid 1980s. <br />The rulemaking project originally commenced in 2009. However, the legislative timeframe expired, and updated <br />rules were never adopted. The 2013 Legislature revised the original scope for rulemaking and authorized a new <br />rulemaking project. Since some time has lapsed since the 2009 process, Staff is seeking policy direction on how to <br />approach participation in the rulemaking process. <br />Action: <br />This is for informational purposes only; no action is needed. <br />Attachments <br />Memo from DNR Commissioner Landwehr dated July 31, 2013 <br />Excerpt From Approved Bill <br />Current City Code <br />Critical Area Boundary within Ramsey <br />Form Review <br />Inbox Reviewed By Date <br />Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 08/02/2013 02:32 PM <br />Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 07/26/2013 10:57 AM <br />Final Approval Date: 08/02/2013 <br />