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The draft WRPP does not appear to create any new mandates for the City of Ramsey, but instead <br />appears to perpetuate and expand upon existing policies that could ultimately direct the City's <br />future water supply source towards surface waters instead of groundwater aquifers. Because the <br />City of Ramsey borders the Mississippi River, the Met Council previously directed the City to <br />explore the use of the Mississippi River as a potential water supply source before any new <br />groundwater supply wells would be considered. In response, the City completed a study which <br />showed that a surface water treatment facility may indeed be technically feasible, but it would <br />likely not be economically feasible if the intent is to serve only the needs of the City of Ramsey, <br />unless significant outside financial assistance was received. However, if multiple communities <br />were to partner in constructing a regional surface water treatment facility to serve the needs of all <br />the communities, it could then be economically feasible. <br />The City of Ramsey appreciates the opportunity to comment on the draft WRPP and hopes that <br />the Metropolitan Council will continue to work with the City to address our local concerns and <br />needs related to water resources. Please note that our concerns with the population forecasts are <br />not about our future land use vision, but rather how that vision relates to current infrastructure <br />capacities, as well as future infrastructure investments and funding opportunities. <br />If you have any questions on these comments please feel free to call me at 763-433-9825, or <br />email me at bwestby@,cityoframsey.com. <br />Sincerely, <br />Bruce Westby, P.E. <br />City Engineer <br />C: Kurt Ulrich, City Administrator <br />Tim Gladhill, Community Development Director <br />2IPage <br />