Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/03/2018

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Acceptable Shoreline Stabilization Techniques There are a number of potential acceptable stabilization techniques that can be employed. While Ramsey would look for guidance from other, more technically specialized agencies, such as the Anoka Conservation District, some potentially acceptable techniques may include: • Vegetation • Natural Barriers • Rip Rap • Wing Dams • Other Oftentimes, a combination of techniques may be necessary. However, each site likely will have specific conditions or circumstances that will, at least in part, determine which method(s) will be most effective. New Preservation Efforts Moving forward, Ramsey desires to enhance efforts in two (2) main categories. 1. Groundwater Supply Preservation 2. Solid Waste Reduction 3. Access to Solar 4. Alternative Energy 5. Greenway Planning 6. Water Quality 7. Public Realm Landscaping Groundwater Supply Preservation Ramsey desires to protect the quantity and quality of our groundwater supply and aquifers. The City will accomplish this goal with two (2) broad strategies. 1. Programs, Incentives, and Rebates 2. Educational Initiatives Solid Waste Reduction Ramsey contracts with a single hauler for curbside service for single-family residential . This not only helps with participation rates and education, but also helps reduce the number of trucks traversing local streets (less wear and tear and likely reduces air pollutants as well). The curbside program provides collection of recyclables on an every other week (EOW) schedule. Ramsey is divided into an east side and west side for collection purposes, generally along Sunfish Lake Blvd and Nowthen Blvd (with all residential properties south of Highway 10 being considered west). In 2014, State Statute 115A.551 (Recycling) was amending to specify that by December 31, 2030, each metropolitan county will have a goal to recycle seventy-five percent (75%), by weight, of the total solid waste generated. Furthermore, it states that counties will develop or require political subdivisions within the county to develop and implement programs, practices, and/or methods designed to achieve this goal. In recognition of this aggressive goal, Ramsey has created new and/or additional opportunities for residents to properly dispose of recyclable materials. This includes expanding the list of acceptable materials collected during Ramsey's Recycling Day events, which now accepts carpet, carpet padding, textiles, motor oil, oil filters, and antifreeze. Additionally, Ramsey has added a third Recycling Day (summer) event to provide an City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update Natural Resources Plan Page 11 of 21