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Mr. Riverblood stated another resource that will be available is a Natural Resources Inventory, a <br />report that summarizes the history, location and type of open spaces and natural areas in the City <br />of Ramsey. He added this document is similar to the Wetland Inventory in terms of scope and <br />focus. <br /> <br />Mr. Riverblood stated City Staff collaborated with the Anoka Conservation District to conduct an <br />inventory of shoreline erosion on the Mississippi River because of requests from riverfront <br />property owners who were concerned about erosion and its financial implications for their <br />property. He added larger grant programs might be available to assist those specific property <br />owners. He noted over 5,000 tons of sediment are emptied into the Mississippi River annually <br />from the Ramsey shoreline alone, which represents a physical loss of residential property. <br /> <br />Mr. Riverblood stated the Environmental Protection chapter of the Comprehensive Plan was also <br />provided for the Steering Committee’s review and reference. He added that chapter was completed <br />in 2015 by the Environmental Policy Board and Planning Commission. <br /> <br />___ Woman 1 asked whether the issue of air quality will be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> <br />Mr. Riverblood stated that is not specifically addressed. He added, however, the Planning <br />Commission and Environmental Policy Board have indicated that they intend to focus on issues <br />of sustainability. <br /> <br />___Woman 1 stated several local cities have been looking at solar initiatives, including solar <br />gardens at community facilities, and solar trucks that can be moved around to many facilities. She <br />stated the City should continue to look at ways to reduce emissions. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated these types of issues will be captured in the meeting minutes and added to the <br />Steering Committee’s list of issues for potential review. He added the trails system is part of the <br />City’s strategy to reduce emissions, and any new City vehicles that are purchased will have energy <br />efficient standards. He noted solar and electric options are being reviewed for maintenance <br />equipment in the COR. <br /> <br />Mr. Riverblood stated trees are also a part of the City’s plan to address air quality. He added this <br />will be included in the Comprehensive Plan as it ties together various sustainability issues, as well <br />as economic development and the importance of parks and trails systems. <br /> <br />A Committee member asked whether the City has considered transitioning to rechargeable trucks, <br />which take in carbon and release nitrogen and water vapor. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated Public Works Superintendent Grant Riemer is more knowledgeable about the <br />advantages of electric maintenance equipment. <br /> <br /> <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / May 8, 2017 <br />Page 2 of 7 <br /> <br /> <br />