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Ramsey. <br /> <br />Josephine Munn stated that Metro Council is not implying that every city <br />conform to it's wishes but Metro Council feels that cities will have <br />problems in the future because they did not develop rural areas with larger <br />lots. <br /> <br />Merland Otto stated that if Ramsey immediately switched to the 1 in 10 <br />policy in the rural area, it would end up with a density of 1 in 3.5; if <br />the city retained the 2.5 acre minimum lot size, it would end up with a <br />density of 1 in 2.8. <br /> <br />The meeting recessed at 8:50 p.m. <br /> <br />The meeting was called back to order at 9:10 p.m. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley stated that he would like answers to the following issues: <br /> <br />1) What shall be the rural density policy in Ramsey? <br />2) Where shall the year 2000 urban area boundary lie? <br />3) What policies for development should be supported in that area that <br /> will ultimately be in the urban area? <br /> <br />Paul Baltzersen stated that Metro Council's policy regarding rural density <br />is 1 unit per 10 acres; this policy ~as envisioned and works for <br />undeveloped areas; it is not quite applicable to Ramsey. <br /> <br />Commissioner Hendriksen stated that going to 10 acre minimum lot sizes <br />would create greater problems than proceeding ahead with 2.5 acre lots and <br />2.5 acre lots are more than adequate to handle septic and water systems. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley noted that Ramsey licenses septic haulers, requires pumping <br />reports and is working on mapping where all systems are; Rasmey intends to <br />address well abandonment in the very near future. <br /> <br />Mr. Hartley inquired if Metro Council would be receptive to a density <br />policy in Ramsey that is short of the 4 units per 40 acres, recognizing the <br />existing character and circumstances. <br /> <br />Josephine Nunn stated that Metro Council has always reiterated the 1 in 10 <br />policy anytime an issue comes forward with a rural density question. <br /> <br />Steve Schwanke stated that if Ramsey can demonstrate to Metro Council that <br />it has the ability to deal with service issues in the rural area, then the <br />amendments to the urban boundaries might be acceptable. <br /> <br />Bob Overby referred to the issue of the 2000 year urban area and stated <br />that Metro Conncil bases it's determination of a MUSA area on residential <br />and non-reaidential forecasts. How much acreage a city can get on a MUSA <br />extension depends on the city providing information which indicates there <br />is more pressure for development than what Metro Council forecasted. <br /> <br />Ms. Norris noted that by the end of 1988, Metro Council's year 2000 <br /> City Council-Planning & Zoning/August 16, 1988 <br /> <br />Page 4 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />