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developable area within Zone 1 was developed. Proportionate development values for Zones 2, 3 and 4 were roughly comparable. From 1970 to 1978, a period of major development growth throughtout Oak Grove, Zone 1 properties underwent the highest proportionate increase, owing to the Reggi Ridge and Hickey Lake Woods subdivisions immediately to the west and northwest to the landfill along Viking Boulevard. Proportionate development in other zones appeared more consistent, with developed land use roughly doubling during the 8 year period. See Table 2. In the 1978 to 1984 period, proportionate development increases are somewhat more consistent for all zones, which continued to sf~ow substantial growth in residential units, Some of the development increases in Zones 2, 3 and 4 included dedicated park areas in the newer subdivisions, small commercial establishments, and several acres of ball fields along Lake George Boulevard. In general there is no evident trend to suggest that proximity to the landfill might have inhibited development during its time of operation. RAMSEY General Overview During the 1960's Ramsey was just beginning to experience an influx of suburban fringe development scattered throughout the community. New residential construction occurred both as strip development along the main road and in subdivisions of moderate density development on 1 to 2 acre lots. Agricultural land use predominated on most of the remaining developable land, with a minimal scattering of commercial strip development along Highway 10. Non-developable land, consisting primarily of wetlands and areas with high water table conditions, exist throughout the community: but are especially predominate in the most northern quarter. The 1970 resulting use is shown on Table 1. In the early 1970's, Ramsey underwent a phenomenally rapid surge of development. Between 1970 and 1980 housing units increased by 320% - from 662 to 2783. Residential development continued along previously established trends of moderate density subdivisions that became most heavily concentrated in the center of the community. Commercial- industrial development also increased substantially along the Highway 10 corridor. The City comprehensive plan as revised since 1980 suggested major changes in structuring the continued growth anticipated for Ramsey at that time. The most southeastern 3 square mile area, which had had relatively little development, became the focus for intensive urban development planning. This area authorized for sewer service by the