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Brendon Slotterback June 4, 2008 Page 3 The Update describes the City's plan for regular updating of the capital improvements plan. Table 32, the Anticipated Capital Improvements does not contain any recreation-related expenditures, which may be due to the fact that necessary trail right-of-way has not yet been entirely acquired or dedicated. If there are any planned trails, parks, or similar features, these expenses should be included in the CIP. Also, the City should consider including a time frame for the Water Treatment Facility listed in the table. The table currently contains question marks under the time line heading. Sewers (Roger Janzig, 651-602-1119) To be complete for review, the Update needs to include sewered forecasts for 2015 and 2025 households and employment (Table 28 on page 88). However, if the City finds that their projections for these years are merely midpoint between the 2010, 2020, and 2030 projections, it would be sufficient to have that fact stated in the text instead of listing actual numbers in the table. Please ensure that any changes are consistent throughout the Update. Staff also recommends that Figure 18, the Sanitary Sewer Map, be reviewed to ensure that all portions of the map are legible. Transit (Scott Thompson, 612-349-7774) The Update appears complete for review for transit. The Update needs to include information regarding the proposed new Metro Transit park and ride lot to be located in the northwest comer of the intersection of County Road 14 and I-35E. The proposed new park and ride lot would likely be served by Route 275 and a new route proposed as part of the Rush Line bus service plan. This information should be described as being proposed. Transportation (Ann Braden, 651-602-1705) The draft Update appears to be complete for review. However, the Update incorrectly labels CSAH 14 as an "A Minor Arterial Expander Collector." The label should be changed to "A Minor Arterial Expander" both in the text and on Figure 13 Transportation Plan Functional Classification. The following sections of the draft Update are considered incomplete. Changes in the draft Update are needed before the Update is submitted to the Council for formal review. Environment (Jim Larsen, 651-602-1159) One minor addition will render the draft Update complete in addressing the City's Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) program. The draft Update completely addresses the local water management plan element, but Council staff directs the City's attention to the two issues presented in the surface water management section below. Individual Sewage Treatment System (ISTS) Program The draft Update indicates that there are "less than two dozen" ISTS in operation within the City. The Update further indicates that the City Code requires all new developments to utilize city sewer and water utilities, and that the City plans to phase out all existing ISTS facilities through connection to city services by 2013. In the interim, the City employs Anoka County's services for ISTS inspections and necessary upgrades, in accordance with MPCA Chapter 7080 Rules. To render the formal plan Update complete for review, staffrequests that the City clarify what the Council's ISTS maintenance management system entails, including how it ensures that all remaining ISTS in the City are pumped at least once each three years in accordance with MPCA requirements. Surface Water Management The City lies entirely within the Rice Creek Watershed. The Rice Creek Watershed District's