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35 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Estimated wastewater flows for each watershed are illustrated by year through 2000 on Tables 16 and 17 and are summarized in Table 18. The estimated flow in 1989 was 0.076 mgd or approximately 28 million gallons per year. For 1990, the MWCC estimates 0.10 mgd flow. Figure 12 illustrates the existing sewered area within the City and proposed sanitary sewer trunk extensions with a schedule for trunk extensions. Wastewater flow for both watersheds is treated at the Anoka treatment plant with a rated capacity of 2.46 mgd. The Anoka plant is being phased out with flows diverting to the Metropolitan treatment plant via the Champlin-Anoka-Brooklyn Park interceptor. Until the plant phase out is completed, the MWCC is monitoring sewer flow and the City is tracking actual residential equivalent connections. Development proposals are being phased to limit residential construction to comply with the temporary flow limitations of 500 REC's. This policy was adopted by Council Resolution 89-06-130. It is estimated that this number of REC's should be sufficient to last until late 1993 when the new treatment plant is completed. A concern in the 1989 MC review was that the City was not diligently requiring connection to City sewer when it became available within the urban area. Ordinance #89-25, adopted September 26, 1989, clearly defines when sewer becomes available to a parcel. The City is also considering the the revision of the current City Code in relation to the way in which hook- up to City services is required and enforced. With the additional changes in these requirements the City should experience additional single family hook-ups in the future. Sanitary Sewer Plans The City is currently reviewing and generating wastewater flow projections through the year 2010. This will be incorporated into the plan as a separate element upon completion. One of the major considerations, however, is that Ramsey's wastewater flow be monitored to more accurately determine flow. X. DEVELOPMENT POLICY PLAN General Development Policies The following general policies and the specific policies relating to each policy area and the other elements of the comprehensive plan shall be used to guide the development and use of land in the City of Ramsey. Decisions concerning development will be made within the framework of the adopted policies and plans. Proper planning procedures and development standards will assure the best possible results within the realm of economic and legal feasibility. 1 . POLICY - Essential Services & Public Services (public and quasi-public uses such as utilities, transportation, communication, water management, waste treatment or disposal that serve a public need, or are deemed beneficial or essential to the public health and safety). These land uses, being necessary for the public health, safety, and welfare, and serving a pUblic good. may be located in any area where necessary to perform their function provided an appropriate siting process is utilized in locating a site.