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VOLUME 1, NUMBER 5 RAMSEY IDENT RE FREE I'J;. .........~ .... .....-.",. . ~ " ~.~. I . w t FROM THE CITY DESK Landfill - Site "P" On July 1, 1986, the County of Anoka held its public hearing at the Ramsey Elementary School to receive comments regarding the scoping for the En- vironmental Impact Statement on Sites "D", "Q" and "P" for future landfill uses. The City of Ramsey presented its official comments which Council ap- proved and Merland Otto and I reviewed some of the highlights of those comments at the hearing. Our presentation was greatfully welcomed by many of the residents who live in the area of the landfill and were present at the hearing. The next step is for Anoka County to define the scope of the Environmental lm- pact Statement and approve that scope sometime around July 22nd or 23rd. If the scope of the En- vironmentallmpact Statement is not sufficient in our opinion, then I would recommend to the City Coun- cil that we submit our comments to the Met Council and the Environmental Quality Board and request that they intervene. Landfill - Certificate of Need for Expansion: Currently the Metropolitan Council Staff is review- ing the Certificate of Need Application submitted by Waste Management of Minnesota, Inc. to expand their current facility. During August the Met Council Staff anticipates reviewing its findings with three of the Metropolitan Council committees. It is anticipated that at the end of August the Staff findings will be released, thus starting a 30 day comment period on mose findings. At the end of September the Metropolitan Council will hold a hearing to receive public comment on the findings of the Metropolitan Council Staff relating to the Certificate of Need Ap- plication. The Metro Council will also anticipate meeting with the various community leaders (Coun- ty Board and City Council) to review their concerns about the proposed expansion. Anoka/Champlin Fire Services: I've had an opportunity to visit with representatives from the AnokalChamplin Fire Board and will be pre- sent at their meeting on August 6, 1986 to discuss the details of Ramsey's involvement with the Anoka/Champlin fire protection effort. Prior to that meeting I expect to discuss matters of implementa- tion with the Fire Chief. Industrial Area Sewer and Water: Currently, the financial advisors for the City of Ramsey are preparing the necessary documents to proceed with the selling of bonds for the proposed improvements. I've asked that a presentation be prepared for the City Council at their regular meeting on July 22nd which will illustrate the financial characteristics of this proposed project and present our recommendations as to a date to sell bonds. One of the design considerations that needs to be made while developing the design plans for the im- provements is the "type" of water tower we wish to construct. Our objectives shall be to maximize stabili- ty, utility and appearance while minimizing the cost and maintenance cost. Any suggestions will be welcomed. Dave Hartley City Administrator Ramsey Resident Ramsey Municipal Center 15153 Nowthen Blvd. NW Ramsey, MN 55303 b JULY, 1986 JAYCEES/MDA NEWS RELEASE The Minnesota Jaycees are sponsoring a Muscular Dystrophy Association Roadblock (Volun- tary Toll) on July 26-27. Over 100 Chapters in Min- nesota will be participating in this statewide project to raise funds in support of MDA's research and medical services programs. The Ramsey Jaycees will be located at the in- tersection of County Roads 116 and 57 on July 26 and 27 to collect donations from motorists as they come to a complete stop. Chapter members will have the intersections easily identified by posting red and white posters to alert motorists of the upcoming voluntary toll. Governor Rudy Perpich has signed a proclama- tion in support of the statewide Jaycees effort, and radio and TV public service announcements are pro- moting the roadblock. Community support at these intersections is essential, so please give generously to help MDA provide hope and brighter tomorrows for over one thousand Minnesotans afflicted with a neuromuscular disease. For further information about the Ramsey Jaycees, contact Karen Bush at 421-3562. NOTICE FOR ELECTION WORKERS Anyone wishing to work on upcoming Primary and General elections should contact Arlene Stafford at Ramsey City Hall, 427-1410. STATE ISSUES REPORT ON THE PRESENT WET PERIOD A great deal of concern has been expressed and City discussions taken place regarding excessive water and drainage problems in the last couple of years. The City received a 1986 Minnesota Climatology Report prepared by DNR Division of Waters which compares the present Minnesota wet period to past wet periods. The following informa- tion is a condensed version of some of the facts and figures contained in that report. Full copies of the report may be obtained at City hall by request. The 149 year Mpls.-St. Paul (MSP) precipitation record exhibits recent extreme or near extreme levels for all multiple year measures. The 1983 total of 39.04 inches was the 4th wettest single year total on record (1911 at 40.44 was 1 st, 1965 at 39.94 was 2nd, 1881 at 39.16 was 3rd). 1984 ended the wet- test two year period on record with 75.99 inches (2nd wettest 1903-04 received 71.99 inches). 1985 end- ed the wettest three year period on record with 107.65 inches (2nd wettest three year period ended in 1984, 3rd wettest period ended in 1904 with 103.74 inches). 1985 also ended the wettest four year period on record with 137.88 inches (2nd wet- test four year period ended in 1906 with 135.96 in- ches). Finally, 1985 is the 2nd wettest five year period on record at 159.65 inches (wettest five year period ended in 1906 at 167.71 inches). For all greater length periods, the current period is one of the wettest on record, but not the highest. For periods lasting two to four years, MSP has NEVER received more precipitation. For other whole year periods, the 1870's and early 1900's were as wet or slightly wetter than the current period. Some portions of Anoka, Hennepin and Ramsey counties have averaged more than 9\inches of precipitation above the normal amount per year for the last 4 years. Many of those same wet areas are also ex- cessively wet when measured on longer time scales. Most of the metropolitan area is already running more than 4 inches above the normal precipitation levels and even if the rest of the year is normal, the five year record total for MSP would still be set this year. Although some surface conditions improve quickly with summer dryness, subsurface conditions, including deeper soil moisture and high aquifer levels, will take longer to change and wet conditions are likely to persist. Examination of peak wet periods in MSP shows that those very wet periods tend to be 5 to 10 years in length. Assuming that the past 150 years is representative of our range in precipitation, it seems unlikely that the current level of precipitation will get much higher. However, the current levels may per- sist for a number of years. 29.0 Minneapolis - St. Paul 30 Year Averaglls 28.5 28.0 27.5 27.0 26.5 26.0 25.5 25.0 24.5 \820 1850 End of 30 ycor periOd - Precip. (18J7-1985) POSTAL CUSTOMER I 1880 1910 1940 1970 CAR-RT -SRT BULK RATE U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 131 ANOKA, MN 55303