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The City of Ramsey believes it is imperative to be kept informed regarding potential strategies <br />being developed and/or under consideration by the Metropolitan Area Water Supply Advisory <br />Committee (especially those focused on the northwest metro region, including Ramsey). It <br />seems that with an ACD staff member appointed to this committee, regular updates to the <br />municipalities can and should be provided. Furthermore, the City of Ramsey is interested in being <br />an active participant (or active observer) in these committee level discussions as potential <br />strategies are considered, discussed and developed. Finally, the City also wants to clarify that <br />any recommended actions as a result of this advisory committee would be voluntary (rather than <br />mandates that are placed on local governments). <br />Under Project Priorities, and more specifically the Lakeshore and Riverbank Inventories, we feel <br />it would have been beneficial to extend the limit of the inventory of the Mississippi River <br />shoreline to the western boundary of the county, rather than terminating at Ramsey's eastern <br />border. Should that inventory ever be updated, or if funding becomes available to extend the <br />limits of that inventory, we would recommend that it be extended to the Anoka/Sherburne <br />County border. <br />Under Future Strategies and Programs, the City of Ramsey would encourage the ACD to explore <br />alternatives for waste water treatment that incorporate Best Management Practices (BMPs) to <br />promote infiltration prior to discharging the remaining wastewater into the regional wastewater <br />system. Note that this is not to be interpreted as the City desiring a local wastewater treatment <br />plant, but rather to aid in groundwater recharge. <br />Finally, we are very pleased to see the emphasis placed on education, not just of the general <br />public, but also for local elected officials, advisory boards/commissions, as well as municipal staff. <br />We would encourage the ACD to promote these educational efforts (and the various services that <br />it offers) more with municipalities, so that we can take greater advantage of these opportunities. <br />Sincerely, <br />CITY OF RAMSEY <br />Chris Anderson <br />City Planner <br />