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01 RAA, <br /> It': <br /> City o t 1 Rasey PHONE (612)427-1410 <br /> AX (612)427 5543 <br /> CO <br /> a 15153 NOWTHEN BOULEVARD N.W., RAMSEY, MINNESOTA 55303 TTD (612)427-8591 <br /> oN` <br /> 1995 <br /> Steve B.Ach,City Planner <br /> City of Elk River <br /> 13065 Orono Parkway <br /> PO Box 490 <br /> Elk River,MN 55330 <br /> Dear Mr.Ach: <br /> I am in receipt of your letter,dated January 26, 1995,regarding Elk River Comprehensive Planning. In response to <br /> your request for input, I have included below a few suggestions for issues of concern to Ramsey which your <br /> planning will impact: <br /> 1. The Metropolitan Council and the Minnesota Department of Transportation have determined that Trunk <br /> Highway#10 will be at Congestion Level F beyond the year 2005. This congestion,of course,is impacted <br /> by all communities utilizing this roadway. While the Highway#101 improvement will provide short-term <br /> relief to some degree,the issue will become more critical in future years. Ramsey will be looking to your <br /> community to recommend policies and improvements that will mitigate congestion levels. While Elk River is <br /> outside of Metropolitan Council jurisdiction, their transportation planners (Carl Ohrn, 291-6359) would <br /> probably welcome the opportunity to lend assistance. <br /> 2. In our recent planning activities, we have directed consultants to provide base maps that include small <br /> sections of all surrounding communities. This allows us to see on one exhibit how our improvements relate <br /> to yours and vice versa. <br /> 3. The Ramsey border with Elk River currently has incompatible land uses. We would like to discuss the <br /> planned future zoning for this area. <br /> 4. Ramsey plans and sets aside funding sources for its park and trail construction for the five years succeeding <br /> the current year. We would like to begin discussions of your park and trail amenities and how they relate to <br /> ours. Minimally,we need to ensure that our trail systems provide for future extensions through Elk River. <br /> 5. Septic systems and other environmental issues (wetland, storm drainage) seem to be a hot issue into the <br /> future. We look forward to discussing how we can work jointly in these areas in upcoming years. <br /> 6. We currently operate a small municipal water utility. Our municipal sanitary sewer is part of the Metro <br /> system. Due to our projected growth patterns,however,we can see a time when our infrastructure will butt <br /> up to yours. Let's discuss the impacts and opportunities of this. <br /> Thanks again for the opportunity to comment. Good luck with your process and product. <br /> Sincerely, <br /> zpiTY IF '!A SEY/ <br /> R. hroeder <br /> City Administrator <br /> RRS/jkl <br /> cc: Steve Jankowski,City Engineer <br /> 4111 Sylvia Frolik,Zoning Administrator <br /> Mark Boos,Parks/Utilities Supervisor <br /> Mayor and City Council <br />