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Recreation Open Space -- Phyllis Hanson, 602-1566 This section addresses issues regarding the impact of the plan on parks and other open space. A review of the plan indicates the following: The 1994 plan update does not indicate the impact of City parks and open space to federal, state or regional parks, park reserves or trails. Water Resources Management -- James Larsen, 602-1159 This section addresses issues regarding the impact of the plan on (1) water supply, (2) wastewater and (3) water quality. A review of the plan indicates the following: Staff considers the 1994 plan update to be incomplete, needing additional information to be submitted, including a Tier 1 comprehensive sewer plan with now projections through 2020, and a copy of the city's surface water management plan incorporating Interim Strategy criteria in its land use controls as outline in City Resolution No. 9219, adopted September 11, 1995 (attached), Sanitary Sewers. The 1994 plan document does not contain a sanitary sewer element. The city's plan update needs to include a Tier I Sanitary Sewer Element which responds to a]] of the specific points contained in the Council's May 1997 Local Planning Handbook from the bottom of page 4,7 through the middle of page 4.8 (i,e., items 1-5 under Requirements for Areas Not Served by the Regional System), The information in the document is inadequate to meet Tier 1 requirements as submitted. rendering the submission incomplete. Surface Water Management. It is staffs understandmg that the city has prepared a local surface water management plan (SWMP). Counci] staff requests that the city submit a copy of its SWMP for review and comment, since it is now a required component of the overall comprehensive plan. Language should incorporate the Council's Interim Strategy (as per the attached city resolution) either as an addendum to the SWMP, or incorporated into its text. Water Supply. The city has completed a water supply plan meeting Council requirements. No supplementaf information will be necessary unless the city increases its growth projections, requiring additional water supply facilities not contained in the current plan, This concludes the Council informal review. If you have any questions or need further information relating to this informal review, please contact Penelope Simison, 698-1151, or Guy Peterson, Sector Representative, 602-1418. Sincerely, /f?~~~~~ Richard E. Thompson, Supervisor Comprehensive Planning cc: Esther Newcome, Metropolitan Council District 11 Don Bluhm, Ann Braden, Phyllis Hanson, James Larson, Linda Milashius, Lynda Voge, staff Guy Peterson, Sector Representative