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construction and redevelopment projects and by promoting increased stormwater retention in new construction and redevelopment projects. Policy 11, page 20: If it becomes necessary to increase river crossing capacity, the order of preference will be first to expand the capacity of an existing bridge, second to add a parallel structure, and third to establish a new corridor. Development of a new crossing corridor will occur only when no feasible and prudent alternative (including consideration for a greater reliance on intermodal transportation) exists and only if the crossing is included in approved regional transportation plans. This includes the Major River Crossing Study prepared by the Metropolitan Council. Response: The relationship of the RTC site development to the 1VINRRA documents, guidelines and policies is addressed several places in the AUAR document, including Items 9, 12, 14, 17, 25, and 27. Item 14 discusses the relationship between the MNRRA corridor and the Critical Area and Wild and Scenic River area. Although the RTC site is not within the corridor that defines each of these protected areas, it is adjacent to it and will discharge stormwater into and through the corridor. Because of this, special provisions will be made to minimize impact as described throughout the AUAR and in the newly added Appendix J. There will be strict adherence to all of the protective guidelines and regulations in effect. Reference is also made to the stormwater minimization and mitigation plans of the AUAR. The River crossing is not a part of the RTC development. The traffic impacts of the RTC relative to any river crossing are discussed in Item 21. See also the response to Anoka County Comment #8.2. Comment #10. The Lower Rum River Watershed Management Organization (LRRWMO) submitted the following statement: We have received a copy of the AUAR for the Ramsey Town Center as submitted by the City of Ramsey. The permit applicant/developer must comply with the storm water management criteria, water quantity and quality, of the LRRWMO. The LRRWMO, being the Local Governmental Unit (LGU) administering the requirements of the 1991 Wetland Conservation Act, will also be reviewing the Wetland Fill/Mitigation Permit Application to ensure that the requirements of the Conservation Act are met. Response: Table 8.1 acknowledges the permit coordination that is needed with the LRRWMO before any construction begins. All of the stormwater management and wetland mitigation elements in Items 10, 12 and 17 were prepared with LRRWMO and City input to properly reflect LRRWMO criteria. The City will work closely with the LRRWMO during all phases of design to assure that the WMO criteria are met. Comment #11. Erika Sitz (citizen) submitted the following comments: Thank you for the opportunity to comment on the AUAR document. My comments are confined to the sections concerning effects of this project on water resources, primarily on groundwater. This should trigger a more comprehensive review of water issues. 34-22