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recommendation is to build a multi -span bridge over the railroad at the current location of the Trunk Highway 47 crossing. The proposed bridge would include two travel lanes with a multi- use trail on the east side. MRCCA Rules. (following is an email from Dan Petrik, Land Use Specialist/Shoreland and River Related Programs). After seven years of rulemaking effort, the DNR today published the rules for the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area (MRCCA) in the State Register. We want to sincerely thank you for your participation and ideas over the years. Without your comprehensive review and thoughtful comments on the many draft rules, we would not have a rule package that is balanced, fair, and supported by most interest groups. With this milestone behind us, the implementation process will begin. As the first step in that process, we would like to meet with you and other local government staff and officials to review the adopted rules and discuss implementation. Please watch for an invitation in the next couple of weeks to a meeting at the LMC office in late January or early February. We are working with LMC staff to schedule the meeting, which will be an opportunity to: • Review changes to the rules made during the public comment period • Discuss our initial ideas and anticipated timeline for updating your MRCCA plans and ordinances and hear yours • Request your participation in a local government working group to provide guidance and advice to the DNR throughout the implementation period • Answer your questions about rule adoption and implementation and how both affect property owners One important point is that the rules are likely to take at least five years to implement. Until local governments update their MRCCA ordinances, existing MRCCA ordinances and districts continue to apply. Property owners should not be affected by the new rules until after ordinances are updated and then, in most cases, only when they request a building permit. The rules and related information are available on the DNR's program website. Annual Boards and Commissions Recruitment. The annual recruitment process for terms ending March 31, 2017 will be underway next week. There are two vacancies on the Planning Commission. Incumbents on the E.D.A (Mr. Glen Hardin), E.P.B. (Ms. Jane Covart), and Park and Recreation Commission (Mr. Russ Bayer and Mr. David Troy) are all seeking re- appointment. Applications are due by February 21st and interviews will be conducted on March 14th Remember to RSVP for Ramsey's Annual Boards, Commissions, and Employee Appreciation Holiday Event. The City of Ramsey's Annual Boards, Commissions, and Employee Appreciation Holiday Event is scheduled for Friday, January 13, from 4:31-10:00 pm at McDuff's Bar & Grill, 16659 St. Francis Blvd. Please remember to RSVP to Kathy Schmitz, kschmitz(d7cityoframsey.com, by tomorrow, Friday, December 30th if you plan to attend. Attached to this Weekly Update is the City of Ramsey's Annual Boards, Commissions, and Employee Appreciation Event Invitation for further details.