Agenda - Public Works Committee - 08/20/2024

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ii) County Ditches Anoka County owns and maintains several County Ditches within the City of Ramsey as identified within the SWMP. Two County Ditches are maintained by the City of Ramsey, those being Ditch 43 and Ditch 66. iii) City Ditches The City of Ramsey is responsible for maintaining all ditches and other drainage conveyances that collect drainage from City streets, that convey stormwater runoff from ditches along streets to ponds and wetlands, as well as County Ditches 43 and 66. Ditches will be inspected and maintained as needed to protect properties and prevent standing water on streets. It is normal to observe standing water in ditches for up to several days following heavy rain events, and ditches may hold water for weeks during the Spring thaw. Maintenance work will not be performed to address standing water in ditches for such periods of time. c) Storm Sewer Systems i) State The State is responsible for maintaining its storm sewer systems unless a separate maintenance agreement exists between the State and the City or County designating the City/County as the responsible party for maintaining all or a portion of the State system. ii) County The County is responsible for maintaining its storm sewer systems unless a separate maintenance agreement exists between the County and the City designating the City as the responsible party for maintaining all or a portion of the County system. iii) City The City is responsible for maintaining its storm sewer systems unless a separate maintenance agreement exists between the City and the County or State designating the County or State as the responsible party for maintaining all or a portion of the City system. d) Rivers i) Mississippi The Mississippi River borders the south edge of the City and receives stormwater runoff from the City through outfalls along the river banks.