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e e City of Ramsey PHONE (612) 427-1410 FAX (612) 427-5543 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 . TDD (612) 427-8591 March 16, 1994 Mr. Bob Davis Metropolitan Council Mears Park Centre 230 East Fifth Street St. Paul, MN 55101 Dear Mr. Davis: Recently the City of Ramsey received a listing from the Metropolitan Council of all metropolitan jurisdictions complying with the Metropolitan Council's rural density guidelines (4 in 40). This listing is attached for your review. It is unclear to me as to what this listing states; however, the following seems to be the case: 1) 2) 3) 4) Ramsey was the first community to achieve compliance. There are many second, third and fourth ring communities not shown on this list. MUSA expansions have been approved in communities not on this list or not listed as "consistent". Certain communities are listed as "InconsistentlException" communities. Bob, the Ramsey City Council would appreciate clarification of the above. Since passage of the Ramsey ordinance, the City's reply to increased density requests outside of the MUSA has been an unwavering and resounding "no, it does not comply with 4 in 40." Invariably, the retort is something to the effect of why not in Ramsey when the given request would be approved in any number of metro communities. This inequitable situation is a difficult one for any elected body. At this time, Ramsey respectfully requests your assistance. Please provide a response to the "facts" listed above. We are most interested in the meaning of "exception" community. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 427-1410. I need your written response to the above at your earliest convenience. Sincerely, :!~ City Administrator RRS/jld cc: Mayor and City Council City Attorney William Goodrich Economic Development Coordinator James D. Gromberg Zoning Administrator Sylvia Frolik