Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 02/02/2015

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City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Update Chapter 13: Environmental Protection /Resource Management Water and Soil Resources (MBWSR) with the DNR acting as the enforcement agency. The Act places implementation responsibilities in Local Units of Government. The Local Unit of Government that monitors wetland activities in the City of Ramsey is the Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization. The DNR's inventory includes those wetlands that are classified as Type 3, 4, or 5 of the NWL Figure 13 -1 illustrates the City of Ramsey's wetlands. 2. Shorelands The City has several lakes and marshes that are classified as part of the shoreland management program. The following table highlights the various shorelands in Ramsey: Table 13 -2 Shorelands of the Ramsey Shoreland Overlay District Natural Recreational General General Environment Development Development Development Lakes Lakes Lakes Streams Shack Eddy Itasca Rogers Jeglens Marsh Peltzer Grass (Sunfish) Ramsey Terrace Magnesium Street Industry Avenue Trott Brook (part) Ford Brook (part) 3. Soils The predominant soil types in Ramsey consist of the Hubbard — Nymore Association. These soils are nearly level to gently sloping, excessively drained soils that are sandy throughout. This association is well suited to most urban uses and is moderately well suited to farming and to recreational uses. This soil type is mostly found in the central and southern portions of the City while in the northeast part of the City the Zimmerman - Isanti -Lino Association is prominent. This soil association is also dominated by sandy soil conditions, is well suited to urban uses and moderately well suited to farming. The dominant soils of these associations include Hubbard, Nymore, Zimmerman and Isanti. Some of the sub -soils include Markey, Rifle, Dickman, Anoka, Duelm and Becker. A complete inventory map of Anoka County including the City of Ramsey can be found in the Soil Survey of Anoka County found at City Hall or Anoka County Surveyors office. 4. Rivers, Urban Streams and Drainage Ditches The Mississippi River forms the southern border of Ramsey and one of its tributaries, the Rum River, forms the eastern border. These two rivers are the drainage basins for the entire City. Much of southern Ramsey is part of the Mississippi River Watershed. The northern and central portions of the City are located in the Lower Rum River Watershed. Trott Brook and Ford Brook are two main ditches in a series of county ditches that provide drainage ways through the northern portion of the City and drain into the Rum River. 5. Floodplains A good portion of the Cities natural resources are located within designated floodway City of Ramsey 2030 Comprehensive Plan Page 13 -2