Agenda - Environmental Policy Board - 10/15/2018

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• Continue to pursue and support research efforts in the other previous policies. The innovative techniques that enhance the environment, City will continue to work to provide alternative means of energy, and reduce the implement these measures. waste stream. The implementation of these policies will help to reduce the quantities of solid waste produced at the Town Center 20.1 Within the WHPA, underground storage tanks and These items were completed as N/A infiltration are not recommended. Should contamination part of the Water Element of the occur due to these or any other practice, alternative water 2030 Comprehensive Plan update. supply sources may be required. Currently the city water towers store an extra amount of water equivalent to meet the supply need for one day. There is also an emergency connection with the City of Anoka for additional water needs. A contingency plan should be developed as part of the next water supply plan update to deal with contamination. These could be coordinated with existing city plans, data, and management procedures, many of which are detailed in the city's Water Supply Plan, WHP Plan, 2001 Comprehensive Plan, and this document. A contingency plan is also required by the State as part of the city's water supply plan (M. S., Section 103G.291, subd.3. As part of its next revision, the City of Ramsey will amend its 1999 Water Supply Plan to include an emergency response element. The amendment will include all of the above components. This will occur prior to applying for a DNR appropriation permit amendment, which would likely trigger the DNR request for emergency plan completion, as well. 20.2 The installation of monitoring wells throughout the WHPA The City will continue to work on The City will continue to work on would be appropriate to protect the water quality of the this item. this item. 15 Mitigation Plan Update - 2018 September 2018