HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Packets - 2012/08/13CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
MOUNDS VIEW CITY HALL
Monday, August 13, 2012
7:00 p.m.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
3. ROLL CALL: Flaherty, Stigney, Hull, Mueller, Gunn
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
5. PUBLIC INPUT:
Citizens may speak to issues not on tonight’s agenda. Before speaking, please give
your full name and address for the minutes. Also, please limit your comments to three
minutes.
6. SPECIAL ORDER OF BUSINESS
7. COUNCIL BUSINESS
A. Introduction, and First Reading of Ordinance 873, an Ordinance Implementing a
Franchise Fee on Xcel Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the City of
Mounds View
B. Introduction, and First Reading of Ordinance 874, an Ordinance Implementing a
Franchise Fee on Center Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of
Mounds View
C. Resolution 7976, Adopting the Ramsey County All Hazard Mitigation Plan
D. Resolution 7981, Zoning Review of a Proposed Use in a B-1, Neighborhood
Business District at Sam’s Market, 2408 County Road I
E. Resolution 7975, Approving a One-Year Extension for a Variance on the Longview
Estates Vacant Property at Silver Lake Road & County Road H2
F. Resolution 7979, Approving Grading and Irrigation Improvements at Lambert Park
G. Resolution 7980, Approving Playground Equipment Replacement at Lambert Park
8. CONSENT AGENDA
A. Resolution 7974 Accepting and Approving the Allocation of the Twin Cities Gateway
2012 Community Festivals And Events Grant
B. Set a Public Hearing for Monday, August 27, 2012 at 7:15pm to Consider a
Conditional Use Permit for a Tire and Auto Repair Business at 2832 County Road 10
C. Resolution 7978, Renewal of Training Contract with Century College
D. Resolution 7982 Calling for a Public Hearing by the City Council on the Proposed
Modification to the Project Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development
Project and the Proposed Modification of Tax Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1,
2 and 3.
August 13, 2012
City Council Meeting Agenda
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9. JUST AND CORRECT CLAIMS
10. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - None
11. REPORTS
A. Reports of Mayor and Council
B. Reports of Staff
1. Finance Quarterly Report
2. Police Department Quarterly Report
C. Reports of City Attorney
12. Next Council Work Session: TUESDAY, September 4, 2012, at 7pm
Next Council Meeting: Monday, August 27, 2012, at 7pm
13. ADJOURNMENT
Item No: 7.A.
Meeting Date: August 9, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Introduction, and First Reading of Ordinance 873, an
Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Xcel
Energy Electric and Natural Gas Operations within the
City of Mounds View
Attached is an ordinance to receive an introduction and first reading. The second
reading and adoption will be held at a Public Hearing on Monday, August 27, 2012. A
notice of the Public Hearing will be published in the August 9, 2012 edition of the Sun
Focus.
This ordinance continues the agreement with Xcel Energy under which Xcel Energy will
collect a franchise fee in the amount of 4% of Xcel’s electric and natural gas gross
operating revenues for services within the City of Mounds View during the year 2013.
Ordinances 517 and 518 passed on October 13, 1992 originally enacted the franchise
agreement. It provides that the City may impose a franchise fee of not more than 4% of
Xcel’s gross operating revenues at any time during the 20-year term of the franchise.
The 20-year term runs from 1993 through December 21, 2012 and the franchise fee
was first collected in 1993.
It has been the practice to include a sunset provision in the ordinance that requires it to
be re-enacted each year. The ordinance will be brought back to the City Council for
second reading and adoption at the August 27, 2012 meeting. It will then be published
in the Sun Focus and take effect as provided in the ordinance. Staff would request that
a summary ordinance be published with the complete ordinance available on-line and at
City Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
ORDINANCE NO. 873
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON XCEL
ENERGY ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended
to include reference to the following Special Ordinance.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that it is
in the best interest of the City to impose a franchise fee on those public utility
companies that provide natural gas and electric services within the City of Mounds
View.
a. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 517 and Ordinance No. 518, which are the
Franchise Agreements (“Franchise Agreements”) between the City of Mounds
View (the “City”) and Xcel Energy (formerly Northern States Power Company), a
franchise fee of not more than four (4.0) percent of Xcel Energy’s gross operating
revenues may be imposed by the City at any time during the 20 year term of the
Franchise. The franchise fee is paid as full compensation for the rights to
transmit and furnish electric energy for light, heat, power and import, transport,
sell and distribute natural gas for heating, illuminating and other purposes as
outlined in Section 2 of Ordinance Nos. 517 and 518.
Subd. 2. Franchise Fee Statement. A franchise fee is hereby imposed on Xcel
Energy under its electric and natural gas Franchise Agreements in the amount of four
percent (4%) of Xcel Energy’s gross revenues, as defined in Section 4.2 of the
Franchise Agreements, commencing with Xcel Energy’s January 2013 billing month.
Subd. 3. Payment. The said franchise fee shall be payable to the City in
accordance with the terms set forth in Section 4 of the Franchise Agreements.
Subd. 4. Surcharge. The City recognizes that the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission requires each said utility company to add to its effective rates for the utility
service on which the public utility gross earnings fee is imposed, a surcharge to
reimburse such utility company for the cost of the fee.
Subd. 5. Proof of Company Gross Revenues. Xcel Energy shall make each
payment when due and shall monthly furnish a complete and correct statement of gross
revenues for said month. Xcel Energy shall permit the City and its designated
representative free access to the company’s records for the purpose of verifying such
statements.
Subd. 6. Enforcement. Any dispute, including enforcement of a default
regarding this ordinance will be resolved in accordance with the Franchise Agreements.
Subd. 7. Effective Date of Franchise Fee. Notwithstanding the effective date of
this ordinance and notwithstanding any contrary provisions in Section 4 of the Franchise
Agreements, the effective date of the fee collected under Subdivision 2 of this ordinance
is the later of ten (10) days after the publication and after the sending of written notice
enclosing a copy of this adopted ordinance upon Xcel Energy by certified mail.
Subd. 8. Sunset Clause. This ordinance shall automatically sunset on
December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect as provided herein.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 13th day of August, 2012.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 873
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON XCEL ENERGY
ELECTRIC AND NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS
On August 27, 2012, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which
continues a 4% franchise fee on Xcel Energy electric and natural gas operations within
the City of Mounds View for the year 2013. This ordinance will sunset on December 31,
2013.
A copy of Ordinance 873 is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the
Clerk-Administrator. The ordinance is also posted in its entirety on the City’s website,
located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
Item No: 7.B.
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: First Reading and Introduction of Ordinance 874, an
Ordinance Implementing a Franchise Fee on Center
Point Energy Natural Gas Operations within the City of
Mounds View
Attached is an ordinance to receive an introduction and first reading. The second
reading and adoption will be held at a Public Hearing on Monday, August 27, 2012. A
notice of the Public Hearing will be published in the August 16, 2012 edition of the Sun
Focus.
This ordinance continues the agreement with Center Point Energy under which Center
Point Energy will collect a franchise fee in the amount of 4% of Center Point’s natural
gas gross operating revenues for services within the City of Mounds View during the
year 2013.
Ordinance 625 passed on June 28, 1999 originally enacted the franchise agreement. It
provides that the City may impose a franchise fee of not more than 4% of Center Point’s
gross operating revenues at any time through July 1, 2019. The franchise fee was first
collected in 2001.
It has been the practice to include a sunset provision in the ordinance requiring it to be
re-enacted each year. Franchise fees collected under this agreement are minimal due
to Center Point Energy’s small customer base within the City of Mounds View.
The ordinance will be brought back to the City Council for second reading and adoption
at the August 27, 2012 meeting. It will be published in the Sun Focus and take effect as
provided in the ordinance after publication. Staff would request that a summary
ordinance be published with the complete ordinance available on-line and at City Hall.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
ORDINANCE NO. 874
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON CENTER
POINT ENERGY NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF
MOUNDS VIEW
THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. The City of Mounds View Municipal Code Appendix D is hereby amended
to include reference to the following Special Ordinance.
Subdivision 1. Purpose. The Mounds View City Council has determined that it is
in the best interest of the City to impose a franchise fee on those public utility
companies that provide natural gas and electric services within the City of Mounds
View.
a. Pursuant to City Ordinance No. 625, a Franchise Agreement between the
City and Center Point Energy (formerly Reliant, formerly Minnegasco), the City
has the right to impose a franchise fee of not more than four (4) percent on
Minnegasco in amount and fee designs as set forth in Section 4.1 of the
Minnegasco Franchise.
Subd. 2. Franchise Fee Statement. A franchise fee is hereby imposed on
Center Point Energy under its natural gas Franchise Agreements in the amount of four
percent (4%) of Center Point Energy’s gross revenues, as defined in Section 4.1 of the
Franchise Agreements commencing with Center Point Energy’s January 2013 billing
month.
Subd. 3. Payment. The said franchise fee shall be payable to the City in
accordance with the terms set forth in Section 4.4 of the Franchise.
Subd. 4. Surcharge. The City recognizes that the Minnesota Public Utilities
Commission requires each said utility company to add to its effective rates for the utility
service on which the public utility gross earnings fee is imposed, a surcharge to
reimburse such utility company for the cost of the fee.
Subd. 5. Proof of Company Gross Revenues. Center Point Energy shall make
each payment when due and shall quarterly furnish a complete and correct statement of
gross revenues for said quarter. Center Point Energy shall permit the City and its
designated representative free access to the company’s records for the purpose of
verifying such statements.
Subd. 6. Enforcement. Any dispute, including enforcement of a default
regarding this ordinance will be resolved in accordance with the Franchise Agreement.
Subd. 7. Effective Date of Franchise Fee. Notwithstanding the effective date of
this ordinance and notwithstanding any contrary provisions in Section 4 of the
Franchise, the effective date of the fee collected under Subdivision 2 of this ordinance is
the later of ten (10) days after the publication and after the sending of written notice
enclosing a copy of this adopted ordinance upon Center Point Energy by certified mail.
Subd. 8. Sunset Clause. This ordinance shall automatically sunset on
December 31, 2013.
SECTION 2. This ordinance takes effect as provided herein.
Read by the City Council of the City of Mounds View this 13th day of August, 2012.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
(SEAL)
ORDINANCE SUMMARY
ORDINANCE NO. 874
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
AN ORDINANCE IMPLEMENTING A FRANCHISE FEE ON CENTER POINT
ENERGY NATURAL GAS OPERATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
On August 27, 2012, the Mounds View City Council adopted an ordinance which
continues a 4% franchise fee on Center Point Energy natural gas operations within the
City of Mounds View for the year 2013. The ordinance will sunset on December 31,
2013.
A copy of Ordinance 874 is on file and available for public viewing at the office of the
Clerk-Administrator. The ordinance is also posted in its entirety on the City’s website,
located at www.ci.mounds-view.mn.us.
__________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Clerk-Administrator
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
Ramsey County, Minnesota
July 2012
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RAMSEY COUNTY
MULTI JURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
List of Tables
List of Figures
RAMSEY COUNTY MULTIJURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION
PLAN
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
PREFACE
Section 1 PLAN, BACKGROUND, AND PURPOSE
1.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.2 Authority ................................................................................................................... 1-1
1.3 Scope ......................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.4 Purpose ..................................................................................................................... 1-2
1.5 Consistency with Federal and State Mitigation Policies .......................................... 1-3
1.6 Goals and Objectives ................................................................................................ 1-4
Section 2 COMMUNITY PROFILE
2.1 Overview ................................................................................................................... 2-1
2.2 Early History ............................................................................................................. 2-2
2.3 Demographics ........................................................................................................... 2-3
2.4 Economy ................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.5 Climate ...................................................................................................................... 2-7
2.6 Land Use ................................................................................................................... 2-7
Figure 2-14 Nursing Homes ............................................................................................. 2-22
2.7 Transportation ......................................................................................................... 2-24
2.7.1 Vehicle Traffic ............................................................................................ 2-26
2.7.2 Rail .............................................................................................................. 2-26
2.7.3 Air Service .................................................................................................. 2-26
2.8 Utilities ................................................................................................................... 2-28
2.8.1 Electricity .................................................................................................... 2-28
2.8.2 Natural Gas ................................................................................................. 2-28
2.8.3 Water ........................................................................................................... 2-29
2.8.4 Wastewater Services ................................................................................... 2-30
2.8.5 Solid Waste ................................................................................................. 2-32
2.8.6 Communications ......................................................................................... 2-32
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2.9 Government ............................................................................................................ 2-37
2.10 Municipalities ......................................................................................................... 2-41
Section 3 PLANNING PROCESS
3.1 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee ......... 3-1
3.1.1 Additional Partners ....................................................................................... 3-1
3.2 Plan Organization ..................................................................................................... 3-2
3.3 Planning Team Goals and Objectives ....................................................................... 3-2
3.4 Multijurisdictional Considerations ........................................................................... 3-3
3.5 Review of Existing Technical/Planning Information ............................................... 3-4
3.6 Public Involvement ................................................................................................... 3-4
Section 4 RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
4.1 Updates to the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment .................................................. 4-1
4.2 Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Process ............................................................. 4-2
4.3 Natural Hazards ........................................................................................................ 4-5
4.3.1 Atmospheric Hazards .................................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1.1 Severe Winter Storms ..................................................................... 4-5
4.3.1.2 Severe Thunderstorms .................................................................... 4-9
4.3.1.3 Tornadoes ..................................................................................... 4-15
4.3.1.4 Lightning ...................................................................................... 4-17
4.3.1.5 Extreme Temperatures ................................................................. 4-19
4.3.1.6 Hailstorms .................................................................................... 4-21
4.3.2 Wildfires ..................................................................................................... 4-27
4.3.3 Flooding ...................................................................................................... 4-30
4.3.4 Drought ....................................................................................................... 4-34
4.3.5 Rockslides ................................................................................................... 4-36
4.3.6 Epidemics/Pandemics ................................................................................. 4-37
4.4 Technological Hazards ........................................................................................... 4-39
4.4.1 Dam/Levee Failure ..................................................................................... 4-39
4.4.2 Terrorism .................................................................................................... 4-41
4.4.3 Hazardous Materials Spills ......................................................................... 4-43
4.4.4 Energy/Fuel Shortage ................................................................................. 4-46
4.4.5 Power Failure .............................................................................................. 4-47
4.4.6 Aircraft Accidents ....................................................................................... 4-48
4.4.7 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure Loss ................................................... 4-50
4.4.8 Civil Disturbance ........................................................................................ 4-64
4.4.9 Invasive Species .......................................................................................... 4-65
Section 5 HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
5.1 Previous Hazard Mitigation Accomplishments ........................................................ 5-1
5.2 Natural Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives ..................................................... 5-2
5.2.1 Flooding ........................................................................................................ 5-3
5.2.2 Tornadoes ..................................................................................................... 5-4
5.2.3 Severe Summer Storms ................................................................................. 5-6
5.2.4 Extreme Winter Storms ................................................................................ 5-7
5.2.5 Wildfires ....................................................................................................... 5-8
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5.2.6 All-Hazards ................................................................................................. 5-10
5.2.7 Pandemics/Epidemics ................................................................................. 5-13
5.3 Technological Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives ........................................ 5-15
5.3.1 Hazardous Materials Release ...................................................................... 5-15
Section 6 EXECUTING THE PLAN
6.1 Plan Implementation ................................................................................................. 6-1
6.2 Evaluation ................................................................................................................. 6-1
6.3 Multijurisdictional Strategy and Considerations ...................................................... 6-2
6.4 Plan Update ............................................................................................................... 6-2
6.5 Plan Maintenance ...................................................................................................... 6-2
6.6 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms ................................................... 6-2
Section 7 SUMMARY
7.1 Conclusion ................................................................................................................ 7-1
7.2 References ................................................................................................................. 7-1
Appendix A STORM DATA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Appendix B PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE ROSTERS, MEETING
MINUTES, AND NOTICES
Appendix C FLOOD PLAIN MAPS
Appendix D EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND RADIO
SYSTEMS
List of Tables
Table 2-1 Demographics .............................................................................................................. 2-3
Table 3-1 Calendar of Events ...................................................................................................... 3-3
Table 4-1 Winter Storm Events ................................................................................................... 4-6
Table 4-2 Thunderstorm Winds, ................................................................................................ 4-10
Table 4-3 Confirmed Tornadoes ................................................................................................ 4-17
Table 4-4 Lightning 1/01/1950 thru 01/01/2011 ....................................................................... 4-19
Table 4-5 Extreme Temperatures Events ................................................................................... 4-19
Table 4-6 Hail Events ................................................................................................................ 4-21
Table 4-7 Jurisdictional Participation in NFIP .......................................................................... 4-33
Table 4-8 Significant Floods Events in Ramsey County ........................................................... 4-34
Table 4-8 Dam/Levee Classifications ........................................................................................ 4-40
Table 4-10 Ramsey County Critical Facility Summary ............................................................. 4-50
List of Figures
Figure 2-1 Location Map of Ramsey County MN ....................................................................... 2-2
Figure 2-2 Population Density by Census Tract .......................................................................... 2-6
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Figure 2-3 Metropolitan Council Generalized Land Use ............................................................ 2-9
Figure 2-4 Future Planned Land Use ......................................................................................... 2-10
Figure 2-5 Bedrock Topology .................................................................................................... 2-11
Figure 2-6 Bedrock Geology ..................................................................................................... 2-12
Figure 2-7 Steep Slopes ............................................................................................................. 2-13
Figure 2-8 Bodies of Water ........................................................................................................ 2-14
Figure 2-9 Ramsey County Bedrock Hydrogeology ................................................................. 2-17
Figure 2-10 Watershed Districts and Management ................................................................... 2-18
Figure 2-11 Mississippi River Critical Area Districts ............................................................... 2-19
Figure 2-12 Parks ....................................................................................................................... 2-20
Figure 2-13 Manufactured Homes ............................................................................................. 2-21
Figure 2-16 Transportation Routes ............................................................................................ 2-24
Figure 2-17 Bridges, Dams, Railroads, and Runways ............................................................... 2-25
Figure 2-18 Airports .................................................................................................................. 2-27
Figure 2-19 Pipelines ................................................................................................................. 2-29
Figure 2-20 Wastewater Treatment Plants ................................................................................. 2-31
Figure 2-21 PSAP and Dispatch Boundaries ............................................................................. 2-33
Figure 2-22 State Wide Radio System Participation Status....................................................... 2-34
Figure 2-23 Fiber Networks ....................................................................................................... 2-35
Figure 2-24 County Sirens ......................................................................................................... 2-36
Figure 2-25 Commissioners Boundaries in Ramsey County ..................................................... 2-37
Figure 2-26 EMS Response ....................................................................................................... 2-38
Figure 2-27 Fire Response ......................................................................................................... 2-39
Figure 2-28 Law Enforcement Response ................................................................................... 2-40
Figure 2-29 Ramsey County Municipalities .............................................................................. 2-47
Figure 4-1 Tornado Risk Areas in the Conterminous United States ......................................... 4-15
Figure 4-2 Wildland Fire Potential Outlook .............................................................................. 4-29
Figure 4-3 FEMA Floodways .................................................................................................... 4-31
Figure 4-4 Drought .................................................................................................................... 4-35
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 HMP-1
RAMSEY COUNTY
MULTIJURISDICTIONAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
The plan was prepared under the direction of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee. For additional information, please contact the Ramsey County Emergency
Management and Homeland Security.
Denzil B. Mellors
Emergency Management Coordinator
Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
90 Plato Boulevard West Suite 220
Saint Paul, Minnesota 55107
Work: 651-266-1015
Cell: 651-249-1242
Fax: 651-266-1019
Pager: 952-365-0054
denzil.mellors@co.ramsey.mn.us
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 ES-1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Mitigation should form the foundation of every emergency management agency’s plans and procedures.
Emergency management agencies must adopt mitigation practices to reduce, minimize, or eliminate
hazards in their community. Ramsey County adopted the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan in 2007
that identified the hazards they faced, certain vulnerabilities to these hazards, and mitigation strategies for
the future. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) is the update to this
plan. The plan fulfills the requirements of the Federal Disaster Mitigation Act as administered by the
Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and the Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The Ramsey County (HMP) is a guide for all communities that participated in its development.
Participating municipalities include the cities of Arden Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale,
Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville,
Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and the Town of White Bear. These communities were
identified as participating in the 2007 Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan and have renewed their
commitment for this HMP update. The cities of St. Paul, Blaine, Spring Lake Park, St. Anthony, and the
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities campus all reside (at least partially) within Ramsey County, but
are covered under other HMPs.
Representative and citizens from participating communities attended public meetings to discuss the
hazards their communities face and the vulnerabilities those hazards present. Representatives from each
participating municipality reviewed drafts of the HMP and added input to the mitigation strategies
presented in the plan. Ramsey County citizens were also active participants in the development of the
plan. Citizens attended public meetings that were advertised online and in news articles to share their
concerns about hazards faced in the community and how to mitigate the effects of these hazards.
Ramsey County and its cities and townships understand the benefits of developing and implementing
mitigation plans and strategies. Ramsey County elected officials, public safety organizations, planners,
and many others have worked together to develop and implement this HMP, proving that they have the
vision to implement mitigation practices and therefore reduce the loss of life and property in their
communities.
Hazard Analysis
The process of updating the Ramsey County HMP began with a review of the hazards faced in the
community. Identifying the frequency of the hazard, impact potential, severity of damage, vulnerable
critical facilities, and overall economic disruption, the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee ranked the hazards as follows.
Change from 2006 HMP: Many hazards have been combined into one category. See
section 4 for further details.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
ES-2 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July2012
Hazard Annual Probability Impact Location Square Miles
Affected
Hazard Rating Property Damage Vulnerable Critical Facilities Economic Disruption
Severe
Thunderstorms 100% Anywhere 155.78 High
Moderate
to Major
Communications,
schools, medical care
facilities, hospital,
water/sewer/electric,
transportation
infrastructure
Utility systems
disrupted,
business and
residential
impact, hail
damage to crops,
roads
damaged/closed
Lightning 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Moderate
Communications,
schools, medical care
facilities, hospital,
water/sewer/electric,
transportation
infrastructure
Utility systems
disrupted,
business and
residential
impact, hail
damage to crops,
roads
damaged/closed
Hailstorms 80% Anywhere 155.78 High
Moderate
to Major
Communications,
schools, medical care
facilities, hospital,
water/sewer/electric,
transportation
infrastructure
Utility systems
disrupted,
business and
residential
impact, hail
damage to crops,
roads
damaged/closed
Tornadoes 30% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Major
Communications,
schools, medical care
facilities, hospital,
water/sewer/electric,
transportation
infrastructure,
businesses, residential
homes
Utility lines down,
medical care
disruption
Severe Winter
Storms 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Minor
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Utility lines down,
livestock
threatened
Power Failure 100% Anywhere 155.78 High Moderate
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Business and
residential impact
Extreme
Temperatures 8% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate
Medical care facilities,
elderly care facilities
Businesses,
roads
damaged/closed,
utilities affected
Wild Fires 40%
Rural areas, rural
urban interface areas 155.78 Medium Moderate
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Agricultural,
residential
impact, road
closures, utility
impacts
Flooding 10% Floodplains/Floodways
155.78
(land) Medium
Moderate
to Major
Communications
infrastructure,
Businesses,
roads
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July2012 ES-3
Hazard Annual Probability Impact Location Square Miles
Affected
Hazard Rating Property Damage Vulnerable Critical Facilities Economic Disruption
14.36
(water)
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
damaged/closed,
utilities affected
Drought 3% Anywhere 155.78 Medium
Moderate
to Major Agri-business
Agriculture,
business and
residential
impact, fire
suppression
Rockslides 5%
Localized areas with
steep slopes 155.78 Low
Low to
Moderate
Transportation
infrastructure, critical
facilities, businesses
Transportation
infrastructure,
businesses and
residential
Dam/Levee
Failure 4% Floodplains/floodways 155.78 High Major
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Businesses,
roads
damaged/closed,
utilities affected
Hazardous
Materials Spills 80% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Business/industry
and residential
impact,
evacuation,
environmental
impact
Epidemics/
Pandemics 30% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Minor
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Business/industry
impact, health
care system
impact, and
communications
impact
Critical
Facilities and
Infrastructure
Failure 25% Anywhere 155.78 Medium Moderate
Communications
infrastructure, utility
infrastructure
Business/industry
impact, health
care system
impact, and
communications
impact
Terrorism 1%
Urban or agricultural
areas 155.78 High Major
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Utility systems
disrupted,
business and
residential
impact,
evacuations,
roads
damaged/closed
Energy/Fuel
Shortage 3% Anywhere 155.78 Low Moderate
Communications
infrastructure,
transportation
infrastructure, medical
care facilities, hospitals,
schools, businesses,
residential homes
Utility systems
disrupted,
business and
residential
impact,
evacuations,
roads
damaged/closed
Civil
Disturbance 20%
Urban areas,
anywhere 155.78 Low
Minor to
Moderate Government functions
Government
functions,
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Hazard Annual Probability Impact Location Square Miles
Affected
Hazard Rating Property Damage Vulnerable Critical Facilities Economic Disruption
businesses
Invasive
Species 100% Lakes, localized areas 155.78 High Minor
Business/industry,
parks
Business/industry
impact
Aircraft
Accidents 15% Anywhere 155.78 Low Minor
Businesses/residential
homes
Business/industry
impact
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PREFACE
Mitigation Vision for the Future
Mitigation should be the very foundation of every emergency management agency’s plans and
procedures. Emergency management agencies must adopt mitigation practices to reduce, minimize, or
eliminate hazards in their community. The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 (PL 106-390) outlines the
criteria for communities to successfully implement hazard mitigation practices.
Ramsey County and its cities and township realize the benefits achieved by the development and
implementation of mitigation plans and strategies. Ramsey County elected officials, public safety
organizations, planners, and many others have worked together in the development and implementation of
this hazard mitigation plan, proving that they have the vision to implement mitigation practices and
therefore reduce the loss of life and property in their communities.
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Section 1
PLAN, BACKGROUND, AND PURPOSE
1.1 Overview
The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) as written fulfills the
requirements of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, which is administered by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA). The Disaster Mitigation Act requires that all HMPs be updated every five
years. The previous HMP was adopted effective 23 May 2006, and the current update began in 2011 in
accordance with the law. The Disaster Mitigation Act also provides federal assistance to state and local
emergency management to mitigate the effects of disasters. The HMP also encourages cooperation among
various organizations and crosses political subdivisions.
The following communities participated in the update of the Ramsey County HMP: the Cities of Arden
Hills, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton,
North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, White Bear Lake, and the Town of
White Bear. The City of St. Paul has developed a separate HMP.
The Cities of Blaine and Spring Lake Park have a portion of their cities within the boundaries of
Ramsey County; however, they primarily reside in Anoka County. They are not politically involved
in Ramsey County and will not be discussed in this HMP, as they will be in Anoka County’s
Mitigation Plan.
The City of St. Anthony politically resides in Hennepin County; however, the city geographically is
half in Hennepin County and half in Ramsey County. Although the city’s police department is the
primary first responder for two cities within Ramsey County, and it shares a school district with
another city within Ramsey County, the City of St. Anthony will not be covered by the Ramsey
County Plan. The Hennepin County HMP will cover the City of St. Anthony.
The University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Campus also presents a unique situation. The university
is located in both Minneapolis and Falcon Heights, the St. Paul campus. For the St. Paul Campus, the
University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) is the primary police response; however, fire,
hazmat, and EMS response come from the Falcon Heights Fire Department and/or the St. Paul Fire
Department. The university also operates its own Basic Life Support (BLS) specialized ambulance
service, but that does not respond to 9-1-1 calls from either campus. The City of St. Paul HMP will
cover the University of Minnesota – St. Paul Campus.
1.2 Authority
Section 409 of the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act Title 44 CFR as
amended by Section 102 of the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 gives state and local governments the
framework to evaluate and mitigate all hazards as a condition of receiving federal disaster funds. The
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP is a requirement of the law. In Minnesota, federal regulatory
authority for hazard mitigation planning resides with FEMA Region V.
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1.3 Scope
The scope of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP encompasses all areas of Ramsey County, as
noted in Section 1.1 (above). The City of St. Paul has developed its own HMP, but regularly coordinates
with Ramsey County on mitigation planning and activities. The plan will identify the natural and
technological hazards that could threaten life and property in our communities. The scope of this plan
includes both short-term and long-term mitigation strategies, implementation, and possible sources of
project funding.
The plan also contains the following information:
General information about the plan (Executive Summary)
The vision for mitigation in our community (Preface)
The profile of Ramsey County, its geography, history, physical features, and other community
indicators (Section 2: Community Profile)
The planning process and the involvement of all cities, townships, state and federal governments, the
public, the private sector, and other community players (Section 3: Planning Process)
Documentation of Ramsey County’s past and predicted exposure to natural hazards and the potential
risks that include the impacts on critical infrastructure with anticipated losses (Section 4: Risk and
Vulnerability Assessment)
An overview of Ramsey County’s capabilities to implement hazard mitigation goals and objectives,
policies that will effectively mitigate risks to our community (Section 5: Hazard Mitigation Goals
and Objectives)
Procedures for maintaining an effective, long-range HMP and the strategy to implement it (Section
6: Executing the Plan)
Critical facilities information
Documentation of the process (Appendixes)
1.4 Purpose
The purpose of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP is to identify risks and vulnerability to
Ramsey County and to formulate a plan of action to reduce damage and loss of life from natural and
technological disasters. This plan shall serve as a benchmark for future mitigation activities and will
identify mitigation goals and objectives for Ramsey County and its cities and townships. The plan will
also prioritize potential risks and vulnerabilities in an effort to minimize the effects of disasters in our
community.
Realizing that identifying our community’s risks and working collectively toward the prevention of
disasters in our community is in everyone’s best interest, Ramsey County Emergency Management and
Homeland Security has taken a lead role in the development of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional
HMP.
Mitigation planning is imperative to lessen the impact of disasters in Ramsey County. The written plan is
an excellent method by which to organize Ramsey County’s mitigation strategy. The implementation of
the plan and its components is vital to achieve a community that is resistant to the effects of a disaster.
The implementation of the plan will reduce loss of life and property and allow our community to prosper
with minimal disruption of vital services to our citizens. The plan provides a risk assessment of the
hazards Ramsey County is exposed to and puts forth several mitigation goals and objectives that are based
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on that risk assessment. This plan has been formally adopted by each participating entity and is required
to be updated every five years.
1.5 Consistency with Federal and State Mitigation Policies
The plan is intended to enhance and complement state and federal recommendations for the mitigation of
natural and technological hazards in the following ways:
Substantially reduce the risk of loss of life, injuries, and hardship from the destruction of natural and
technological disasters on an ongoing basis.
Improve the public’s awareness of the need for individual preparedness and building safer, more
disaster-resilient communities.
Develop strategies for long-term community sustainability during community disasters.
Develop governmental and business continuity plans that will continue essential private sector and
governmental activities during disasters.
FEMA publishes many guidance documents for local governments for mitigating natural disasters. The
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP fully recognizes, adopts, incorporates, and endorses the
following principles:
Develop a strategic mitigation plan for Ramsey County.
Enforce current building codes.
Develop incentives to promote mitigation.
Incorporate mitigation of natural hazards into land-use plans.
Promote awareness of mitigation opportunities and programs throughout our community on a
continual basis.
Identify potential funding sources for mitigation projects.
The private sector is often an overlooked segment of the community during disasters. It is vital that this
sector of a community is included in mitigation efforts that are consistent with state and federal
recommendations such as the following:
Develop mitigation incentives with insurance agencies and lending institutions.
Encourage the creation of a business continuity plan for the continuance of commerce during
disasters.
Partner with businesses in an effort to communicate with customers about the hazards in our
community and possible solutions.
Individual citizens must be made aware of the hazards they face. Additionally, they must be educated in
how to protect themselves from the hazards they face. They must be shown that mitigation is an important
part of reducing loss of life and property in their community. Their support is critical to the success of any
mitigation effort. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP supports the following FEMA
recommendations regarding individual citizens:
Become educated on the hazards that you and your community face.
Become part of the process by supporting and encouraging mitigation programs that reduce
vulnerability to disasters.
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Take individual responsibility for safeguarding yourself and your family prior to a disaster.
1.6 Goals and Objectives
The following goals and objectives are the basis of this plan and summarize what the Ramsey County
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will accomplish as a result of implementing
this plan.
Maximize the use of all resources by promoting intergovernmental coordination and partnerships in
the public and private sectors.
Harden our communities against the effects of disasters through the development of new mitigation
strategies and strict enforcement of current regulations that have proved effective.
Reduce and, where possible, eliminate repetitive damage, loss of life, and property from disasters.
Bring greater awareness throughout the community about potential hazards and the need for
community preparedness.
Continue county and city training for Ramsey County and St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health.
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Section 2
COMMUNITY PROFILE
2.1 Overview
Ramsey County is located in east central Minnesota. It is at the center of the Seven-County Metro
Area. Four counties border Ramsey County: Hennepin to the west and south, Dakota to the south,
Washington to the east, and Anoka to the north. Of the 87 counties in the state of Minnesota, Ramsey
County is geographically the smallest. Ramsey County has the second largest population in
Minnesota and is the most densely populated county in the state.
Ramsey County houses the state capital in the City of St. Paul, along with 15 other municipalities and
1 township (and, as noted in Section 1.1, three other cities are partially located within Ramsey
County). It is also home to over 80 lakes, 20 regional and county parks, and 5 golf courses. Ramsey
County is home to an airport that is a primary reliever for the St. Paul/Minneapolis International
Airport, located in Hennepin County just south of the border of Ramsey County. Within its borders
are the Mississippi River, three major railroad companies, and all but one of the major interstates. A
few of the major attractions include the State Fair, the Xcel Center, the Ordway Music Theatre, and
the Science Museum of Minnesota and the Children’s Museum. Aside from relaxing at the lakes and
parks or visiting one of the attractions located in Ramsey County, a number of major employers have
planted their roots here. A few of the major employers include the 3M Company, Medtronic, US
Bank, and Wells Fargo Bank and employment in the County totals more than 330,000 people. A
number of prestigious schools are also located within Ramsey County, including, the University of
Minnesota, the University of St. Thomas, and Hamline University.
There are also a number of prominent healthcare systems and hospitals in the confines of Ramsey
County. The county has not seen significant growth over the past 10 years. Reports from the 2010 United
States Census show a decline of 0.5 percent in population, which may be attributed to other areas of the
Minneapolis-St. Paul region opening up to urbanization.
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Figure 2-1 Location Map of Ramsey County MN
2.2 Early History
The passage of the bill creating the Minnesota Territory in the spring of 1849 immediately attracted
settlers to the area. Nine counties were created later that year, Ramsey being one of them. The original
Ramsey County boundary included all of the present-day counties of Ramsey, Anoka, Isanti, Kanabec
and part of Washington, Pine, Carlton, Aitkin, Mille Lacs, and Hennepin.
Flooding into St. Paul by steamboat, many people remained right in the city, but others established farms
on the vacant land in what is now northern Ramsey County. The rise of the railroads after the Civil War
made Ramsey County and St. Paul the transportation center of the Upper Midwest and the gateway to the
Northwest. It is almost impossible to exaggerate the railroad's impact on the 19th century city and county.
Toward the end of the century, an enormous network of rails linked St. Paul with Chicago and the Pacific.
"Empire Builder" James J. Hill had reorganized the St. Paul, Manitoba and Pacific Railroads into the
Great Northern and acquired operating control of the bankrupt Northern Pacific. In addition, at least 10
other lines were serving the region. Some eight million people passed through St. Paul's Union Depot in
1888, a peak year, with 150 trains arriving and departing daily.
At the same time, much of the land in northern Ramsey County had remained farmland. During the last
decades of the 19th century, villages began to spring up in this section of Ramsey County. New Brighton
was founded in 1887, North St. Paul in the late 1880s and Roseville in the 1870s. White Bear Lake dates
back to the 1850s.
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By the beginning of the 20th century, St. Paul and Ramsey County had become leaders in a social service
network that would sustain its people through World War I, Prohibition, the Depression, World War II
and the rapid changes in civil, cultural, and social life that would mark the decades of the 1950s, 1960s,
1970s and beyond. Additionally, the farms that had once dotted the land north of the city limits had
disappeared, and the communities that serve the area - the historic villages of Ramsey County - had
become flourishing suburbs whose businesses and industries now occupy once open farm land.1
2.3 Demographics
Ramsey County is the most densely populated county in Minnesota with a total of 508,640 people
residing within its borders (3,341.7 persons/sq. mi.). Over half of the population lives in the City of
St. Paul. The next two largest cities are Maplewood and Roseville.
The follow statistical data from the U. S. Census Bureau represents the demographics of Ramsey County,
Minnesota.
Table 2-1
Demographics 2
People Quick Facts Ramsey County Minnesota
Population, 2010 508,640 5,303,925
Population, percent change, 2000 to 2010 -0.5% 7.8%
Population, 2000 511,035 4,919,479
Persons under 5 years, percent, 2010 6.9% 6.7%
Persons under 18 years, percent, 2010 23.3% 24.2%
Persons 65 years and over, percent, 2010 12.0% 12.9%
Female persons, percent, 2010 51.5% 50.4%
White persons, percent, 2010 (a) 70.1% 85.3%
Black persons, percent, 2010 (a) 11.0% 5.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native persons, percent, 2010 (a) 0.8% 1.1%
Asian persons, percent, 2010 (a) 11.7% 4.0%
1 Kunz, Virginia B. "Brief History of Ramsey County and St. Paul." Ramsey County Historical Society. 2012. Web.
01 Feb. 2012. <http://www.rchs.com/historyramsecounty.htm>
2 U.S. Census Bureau: State and County QuickFacts. Data derived from Population Estimates, American
Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, State and County Housing Unit Estimates, County Business
Patterns, Nonemployer Statistics, Economic Census, Survey of Business Owners, Building Permits, Consolidated
Federal Funds Report
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People Quick Facts Ramsey County Minnesota
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander, percent, 2010 (a) 0.0% 0.0%
Persons reporting two or more races, percent, 2010 3.5% 2.4%
Persons of Hispanic or Latino origin, percent, 2010 (b) 7.2% 4.7%
White persons not Hispanic, percent, 2010 66.9% 83.1%
Foreign born persons, percent, 2005-2009 11.7% 6.5%
Language other than English spoken at home, pct age 5+, 2005-2009 17.5% 9.6%
High school graduates, percent of persons age 25+, 2005-2009 90.1% 91.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher, pct of persons age 25+, 2005-2009 38.9% 31.2%
Veterans, 2005-2009 34,108 400,974
Housing units, 2010 217,197 2,347,201
Median value of owner-occupied housing units, 2005-2009 $223,200 $207,000
Households, 2005-2009 201,224 2,061,882
Persons per household, 2005-2009 2.4 2.45
Median household income, 2009 $48,008 $55,621
Persons below poverty level, percent, 2009 16.4% 10.9%
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Geography Quick Facts Ramsey County Minnesota
Land area in square miles, 2010 152.21 79,626.74
Persons per square mile, 2010 3,341.7 66.6
Metropolitan Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-
Bloomington, MN-WI Metro
Area
FIPS Code 127 27
Business Quick Facts Ramsey County Minnesota
Private nonfarm establishments, 2009 13,313 146,453
Private nonfarm employment, 2009 288,523 2,417,174
Private nonfarm employment, percent change 2000-2009 -5.4% 0.9%
Nonemployer establishments, 2009 32,424 362,739
Total number of firms, 2007 43,851 496,657
Black-owned firms, percent, 2007 5.6% 2.5%
American Indian- and Alaska Native-owned firms, percent, 2007 0.6% 0.6%
Asian-owned firms, percent, 2007 5.1% 2.3%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander-owned firms, percent, 2007 S S
Hispanic-owned firms, percent, 2007 1.7% 1.0%
Women-owned firms, percent, 2007 30.6% 26.8%
Manufacturers’ shipments, 2007 ($1000) 7,578,926 107,563,060
Merchant wholesaler sales, 2007 ($1000) 9,278,366 82,878,056
Retail sales, 2007 ($1000) 6,156,546 71,384,103
Retail sales per capita, 2007 $12,328 $13,751
Accommodation and food services sales, 2007 ($1000) 963,534 10,423,660
Building permits, 2010 122 9,840
Federal spending, 2009 6,709,681 44,338,124
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Figure 2-2 Population Density by Census Tract
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2.4 Economy
Ramsey County is one of two major employment centers for the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan
region. More people are employed in Ramsey County companies than there are working residents, and the
working population accounts for 98.3 percent of the overall metropolitan area. The largest employers by
industry include healthcare and social assistance, retail trade, manufacturing, public administration,
accommodation and foodservices, administrative and waste services, and financial and insurance.
According to the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan Update for 2030, the County’s infrastructure
supports the whole metropolitan area’s economic activity and its population’s characteristics significantly
influence employment and economic development, housing, use of recreational facilities, transit services
and transportation, utilization of county services, and other system infrastructures. Therefore, effects of
hazards on Ramsey County infrastructure are directly linked to the economic well-being of the entire
metro area.
2.5 Climate
The Ramsey County climate is considered severe, especially in the winter months. This problem is
becoming worse as the impacts of climate change have continued to affect the County with additional
extreme weather. Averaging 30.44 inches of rain per year and temperatures can range from a high of 90 to
100 degrees Fahrenheit in summer to a low of -30 to -40 degrees Fahrenheit in winter. This equates to an
average temperature of 44 degrees and consists of warm summers and cold winters. Residents of Ramsey
County experience four distinct seasons. Weather conditions can be extreme during the winter months.
Annual snowfall averages approximately 45 inches. During the summer, Ramsey County is on the
northern edge of “tornado alley” and severe thunderstorm are commonplace.
2.6 Land Use
Current Land Use
Ramsey County has been completely urbanized since 1990. All land is used for residential or commercial
purposes with the exception of those areas designated as historic sites or used for recreation.
Future Land Use
The Metropolitan Council is responsible for determining land use within the Metropolitan Urban Service
Area (MUSA), the seven counties surrounding the Twin Cities, including Ramsey County. The
Metropolitan Council ensures that regional services and facilities, such as sewers and major highways, are
provided or planned. The Council oversees provision of these services under the authority of the
Metropolitan Land Planning Act in state law. The Council provides growing cities the flexibility to decide
where development occurs within broader areas that are planned and staged for development, consistent
with regional perspectives 3. The Metropolitan Council makes all decisions regarding future land use
within Ramsey County; therefore, the County has no authority.
This section displays a number of maps illustrating Ramsey County’s current land use, project land use,
topography, bedrock geology, steep slopes, and bodies of water.
3 Metropolitan Urban Service Area FAQs. The Metropolitan Council. August 2006.
http://www.metrocouncil.org/about/facts/MUSAfacts.pdf
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Ramsey County is geographically located at the 45.03 latitude and -93.08 longitude according to the
Department of Natural Resources (DNR) tomography website. It encompasses 155 square miles. The land
was formerly farmland and is now part of the urban metro area. Its southern border is mostly composed of
the Mississippi River and the County itself contains over 80 lake basins.
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Figure 2-3 Metropolitan Council Generalized Land Use
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Figure 2-4 Future Planned Land Use
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Figure 2-5 Bedrock Topology
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Figure 2-6 Bedrock Geology
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Figure 2-7 Steep Slopes
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Figure 2-8 Bodies of Water
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Groundwater Hydrology
Ramsey County is located over the Prairie Du Chien-Jordan Aquifer which is the major source of ground
water for the Minneapolis & Saint Paul Twin Cities Metropolitan Area. Other Aquifers that supply
Ground Water to Ramsey County are the St. Peter Aquifer, Franconia-Ironton-Galesville Aquifer and the
Mt. Simon Aquifer.
ST. PETER AQUIFER
The St. Peter aquifer is not a major source of ground water. It is used locally for domestic supply and
other low-capacity uses. The St. Peter aquifer underlies about three- fourths of the county. It is absent in
northwestern Ramsey County and in bedrock valleys filled by glacial sediments. The upper part of the St.
Peter Sandstone is composed of fine- to medium-grained sandstone with an average thickness of about
100 feet. The lower third of the formation (Plate 4) is composed of mudstone, siltstone, and shale beds
having an average thickness of 50 to 60 feet. They act as confining units between the St. Peter aquifer and
the underlying Prairie du Chien Group.
Ground water in the St. Peter aquifer flows from areas with the highest hydraulic head in northern
Ramsey County toward the Mississippi River. In the southern part of Ramsey County the aquifer is
unconfined, because discharge into the Mississippi River lowers the pressure created farther north by the
overlying confining units.
PRAIRIE DU CHIEN-JORDAN AQUIFER
The Prairie du Chien Group and Jordan Sandstone together form the most heavily used aquifer in the
county. This aquifer is present throughout the county except in a narrow bedrock valley in the northwest
(the Phalen channel), where the first bedrock is the St. Lawrence or Franconia Formation. The aquifer is
overlain by the shaly basal part of the St. Peter Sandstone in much of the county. The Prairie du Chien
Group is composed predominantly of dolostone; water flows mainly through fractures, joints, and
solution cavities. Its total thickness is about t 120 to 130 feel. The Jordan Sandstone (70 to 100 feet thick)
consists of highly permeable, fine- to coarse-grained quartzose sandstone, and most water movement is
intergranular. Despite their difference in rock type, the Prairie du Chien Group and Jordan Sandstone
function as a single aquifer because no regional confining bed separates them. Locally, however, small
water-level differences may exist, owing to relatively impermeable beds of shale of limited extent.
In general, the ground water flows from areas with the highest hydraulic head in northeastern Ramsey
County toward the Mississippi River. This flow pattern indicates that the Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer
discharges into the river. The flow pattern may be altered by localized pumping of high-capacity wells,
especially during the summer when heavy demands are placed on it. The Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer
is a confined aquifer except for the southeastern comer of the county.
ST. LAWRENCE CONFINING UNIT
The St. Lawrence Formation consists of dolomitic shale and siltstone and ranges in thickness from 30 to
60 feet. Regionally, it has low permeability and thus hydrologically separates the Prairie du Chien Jordan
aquifer from the Franconia- Ironton-Galesville aquifer.
FRANCONIA·IRONTON·GALESVILLE AQUIFER
The Franconia-Ironton-Galesville aquifer underlies the entire county. The aquifer has three parts: (I) the
upper part is the Franconia Formation, which consists of about 115 to 160 feet of feldspathic and
glauconitic sandstone with some shale and dolomite; (2) the middle part is the 15- to 20-foot -thick
Ironton Sandstone, which contains minor shale partings; and (3) the basal part is the 30- to 40-foot -thick
Galesville Sandstone. All three bedrock units are hydrologically connected, although small hydraulic head
differences may be found locally.
Ground-water movement in this aquifer, like that in the overlying Prairie du Chien-Jordan aquifer, is from
areas having the highest hydraulic head in northern Ramsey County toward the Mississippi River. The
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difference in water level between wells in the Prairie du Chien-Jordan and wells in the Franconia Ironton-
Galesville, which ranges from 20 to 80 feet (Fig. I), demonstrates the effectiveness of the St. Lawrence
confining unit. The difference in a particular area can be estimated by comparing the two maps. The
Franconia-Ironton-Galesville aquifer is little used in the county. In the northwestern part of the county the
aquifer is used in a few multiple-aquifer wells drilled into the deeper Mt. Simon aquifer.
EAU CLAIRE CONFINING UNIT
The Eau Claire Formation consists of siltstone, shale, and silty sandstone and is about 60 to 110 feet
thick. It has low hydraulic conductivity and thus hydrologically separates the Franconia- Ironton-
Galesville aquifer from the Mt. Simon aquifer.
MT. SIMON AQUIFER
The Ml. Simon aquifer underlies all of Ramsey County. It is composed of fine- to coarse-grained
sandstone with many thin beds of siltstone and shale in the upper part. and ranges in thickness from 250
to 330 feel. Nearly all high-capacity wells in the aquifer are located either in the south-central or the
northwestern part of the county.
Data on ground-water movement are very limited, but the pattern of flow in the Mt. Simon aquifer
apparently differs greatly from the pattern in the overlying aquifers. The general movement of ground
water is from east to west toward the cone of depression formed by the major pumping centers in
Hennepin County. The location of the 650-foot contour is extrapolated from information compiled for the
Hennepin County geologic atlas (Minnesota Geological Survey Atlas C-4, 1989). In general, the Mt.
Simon aquifer has no hydraulic connection with cither the shallow ground-water system or the major
streams. Much of the water in the aquifer is derived from leakage from the overlying aquifer system,
although lateral movement from outside the county also occurs. The difference in the hydraulic head in
the Franconia Ironton-Galesville aquifer and the Mt. Simon aquifer ranges from zero in the southeast to
175 feet (Fig. 1) in the west-central part of the county.
By Roman Kanivetsky and Jane M. Cleland 1992. Prepared and Published with the Support of Ramsey Soil and
WATER Conservation District, Ramsey County Board of Commissioners, Select Water Management Organizations,
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Waters, and the Minnesota Environment and Natural
Resources Trust Fund.
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Figure 2-9 Ramsey County Bedrock Hydrogeology
Watersheds
According to the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan, there are four watersheds in Ramsey County.
These watersheds include Capital Region Watershed, Valley Branch Watershed, Ramsey-Washington
Metro Watershed, and Rice Creek Watershed. These watersheds all have Water Management
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Organization (WMO) Plans on file with the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners. Map #12 shows all
of the Watershed Districts and Water Management Organizations in the County.
Figure 2-10
Watershed Districts and Management
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Mississippi River Critical Area
According to the Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan’s section on the Mississippi River Critical Area –
Minnesota National River and Recreation Area Plan, the Mississippi River plays a significant role in
Ramsey County’s history, its current life, and its future. The river in downtown St. Paul has been, and
will continue to be, a major transportation resource and the focus of extensive commercial and industrial
activity. Ramsey County’s Mississippi Critical Area – Minnesota National River and Recreation Area
Plan addresses the County’s policies, plans, and activities related to the portions of the Minnesota’s
Mississippi River Critical Area Corridor and the U.S. Department of the Interior’s Mississippi National
River and Recreation Area (MNRRA) that are located in the County. This plan focuses on topic areas
where Ramsey County has responsibilities and is active. Since Ramsey County is exempt from the Land
Use planning requirements, it does not have a role in regulating land use by other jurisdictions or entities.
In general, Ramsey County’s role in the Critical Area – MNRRA Corridor stems from its ownership of
property and its provision of transportation, parks, recreation, and open space services. Although it has a
strong interest in activities within the corridor, Ramsey County does not do land use planning and does
not have the ordinances, regulations, or other authorities associated with land use planning.
Figure 2-11
Mississippi River Critical Area Districts
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Figure 2-12 Parks
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Figure 2-13 Manufactured Homes
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Figure 2-14 Nursing Homes
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Figure 2-15 Daycares
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2.7 Transportation
Figure 2-16
Transportation Routes
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Figure 2-17 Bridges, Dams, Railroads, and Runways
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2.7.1 Vehicle Traffic
Ramsey County’s transportation system consists of interstate and state highways, arterial collectors, and
secondary county and city roads. Major transportation routes include Interstate highways 35E, 35W, 94,
and 694. Additionally, U.S. Highways 10, 52, and 61 are major thoroughfares. There are several
Minnesota State Highway routes, including Highway 5, 13, 36, 51, 96, 120, 149, 156, and 280.
MetroTransit is the main provider of bus services throughout St. Paul and Ramsey County.
2.7.2 Rail
Twin Cities and Western Railroad (TC&W) operates between Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota, and
Milbank, South Dakota and runs through Ramsey County. TC&W’s traffic base consists largely of coal,
grains (corn, wheat, and barley), soybeans, sugar, beet pulp pellets, lumber and other forest products,
canned vegetables, edible beans, molasses, distillers dry grain (DDGs), fertilizers, crushed rock, and
agricultural machinery. The Minnesota Prairie Line (MPL) is a wholly owned subsidiary of TC&W and
operates the 94-mile line that runs through Ramsey County. Commodities handled by MPL include corn,
soybeans, DDGs, fertilizer, ethanol, butter, lumber, canned vegetables, biodiesel, tallow, salt (commercial
and industrial), aggregates, and rail car storage.
MetroTransit provides light rail services to Twin Cities metropolitan area citizens.
2.7.3 Air Service
There are two airports within Ramsey County: the St. Paul Downtown Airport (Holman Field) and
Benson Airport. The St. Paul Downtown Airport is classified as an intermediate, primary reliever airport
providing service by commuter, air-taxi, and corporate aircraft primarily for business flying. Its main
service area is within 30 minutes ground travel time of the airport and includes downtown Minneapolis.
Benson Airport is publicly owned by White Bear Township and therefore not part of the metropolitan
airport system. Benson Airport is limited to the public use of small, single-engine propeller aircraft. The
Anoka County-Blaine Airport borders Ramsey County along County Road J. This airport is classified as a
minor, secondary reliever, and provides service by medium-size, twin-engine aircraft, which are used
primarily for training, pleasure, and business flying. Its service area includes most of northern Ramsey
County and part of St. Paul. The FAA designates both the St. Paul Downtown and the Anoka County-
Blaine Airport as relievers for the Minneapolis-St. Paul International (MSP) Airport.
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Figure 2-18 Airports
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2.8 Utilities
Internet service is provided through several companies. These include Adelphia, BellSouth, Charter,
Comcast, EarthLink, Insight, Mediacom, Sprint, Verizon, and SBC Yahoo DSL.
2.8.1 Electricity
The main electric utility in Ramsey County is Xcel Energy. The City of North Saint Paul provides their
own electricity. Conexus is responsible for electricity in the northern part of the County
2.8.2 Natural Gas
CenterPoint Energy and Xcel Energy oversee the natural gas services throughout Ramsey County. Gas
services in Ramsey County and throughout Minnesota allow for gas marketers to sell natural gas in
Ramsey County.
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Figure 2-19 Pipelines
2.8.3 Water
Ramsey County has both private and public water systems. There is excellent water supply
throughout the County. Potable Water in Ramsey County comes from 2 major sources
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Saint Paul Regional Water Services and its Chain of lakes supplemented by pumping from
the upper Mississippi River.
The other source is Municipal Wells in New Brighton and White Bear Lake.
Drinking water quality is primarily the responsibility of the water utilities, but Ramsey County is
also served by 4 Watershed districts that not only look at the control of water drainage but water
quality issues that may affect surface and ground water.
The Ramsey County Public Works Department also monitors water quality of Surface water
Ramsey County is responsible for the operation and maintenance of a storm water drainage
system associated with its roads, buildings, and parks and open space property. The County
drainage system is regulated by the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit program. Information is provided here on the County's Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Program (PDF), as well as links to other agencies involved in Ramsey County water
management.
2.8.4 Wastewater Services
Most cities have expanded their wastewater treatment facilities or will do so in the near future.
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Figure 2-20 Wastewater Treatment Plants
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2.8.5 Solid Waste
There are no landfills located in Ramsey County. Household and demolition waste are taken to landfills in
neighboring cities. These include Burnsville Landfill, Elk River Sanitary Landfill, and Pine Bend Sanitary
Landfill.
2.8.6 Communications
Ramsey County’s landline phone service, cable, and Internet service is provided by (depending on the
community) Vonage, Comcast, CenturyLink, Sprint, TDS, and VISI. There are backup facilities in
Ramsey County. These facilities provide primary and battery backup phone capabilities. All major cell
phone providers have cell towers and capabilities in Ramsey County.
Ramsey County public safety agencies currently communicate through a state-of-the-art 800 MHz digital
radio sub-system to the regional and state ARMER (Allied Matrix For Emergency Response Program.
Established in 2004, the Allied Radio Matrix for Emergency Response (ARMER) Program, administered
in coordination with the Statewide Radio Board, manages the implementation of the 700/800 megahertz
(MHz) shared digital trunked radio communication system.
The ARMER backbone is a robust, scalable, state-of-the-art system that will be capable of servicing the
radio communications needs of every city, county, state agency, tribal government and non-government
public safety entity operating in the state.
The ARMER system is the fundamental infrastructure necessary for emergency responders to achieve
seamless interoperable communications.
For additional information on Ramsey County Emergency Communications Center and Radio Systems
refer to Appendix D.
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Figure 2-21 PSAP and Dispatch Boundaries
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Figure 2-22 State Wide Radio System Participation Status
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Figure 2-23 Fiber Networks
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Figure 2-24 County Sirens
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2.9 Government
Ramsey County is governed by an elected seven-member Board of Commissioners. There are 18 cities in
Ramsey County, which include Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little
Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview,
St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake. There is one township in
Ramsey County named White Bear Township.
Figure 2-25
Commissioners Boundaries in Ramsey County 4
4 http://www.co.Ramsey.mn.us/departments/admin/IS/docs/Cities_Twps2.pdf
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Figure 2-26 EMS Response
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Figure 2-27 Fire Response
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Figure 2-28 Law Enforcement Response
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2.10 Municipalities
Arden Hills
Arden Hills is located in the northwest corner of Ramsey County
and has a total area of 9.6 square miles. The population at the time
of the 2010 census was 9,552. There are several college campuses
located in the city, including Bethel University, seminary, and a
portion of the Northwestern College campus. With a median
income of $64,773 and a median family income of $72,236, the
economic future of those in Arden Hills is bright.
Falcon Heights
Flacon Heights, a city as of 1973, is a small suburb of St. Paul. The
2010 census states the population at this time is approximately 5,
321, with only 2.2 square miles of land. It is home to the Minnesota
State Fairgrounds and is also home to the University of Minnesota
St. Paul Campus. This is fitting as Falcon Heights is the 65th best
educated city in the United States and best educated in Minnesota.
Approximately 70 percent of residents have a bachelor’s degree or
higher and 38 percent have a graduate or professional degree.
Gem Lake
The City of Gem Lake is the smallest city in Ramsey County with a
population of 393 people and a total area of 1.1 square miles. It was
discovered as early as 1843 when French explorer Jean Nicollet
drew the first map of the Gem Lake are, titled Bear’s Lake. This
land would become the Town of White Bear and more than one
hundred years later, the land would become Gem Lake. The city,
incorporated in 1959, is located close to both downtown St. Paul
and Minneapolis.
Lauderdale
The City of Lauderdale is surrounded by Minneapolis, St. Paul,
Roseville, and Falcon Heights. The total area of the city is only 0.4
square miles but it has a population of 2,364 people. Lauderdale
stands out as one of the top 25 retirement suburbs in the country
and is also one of two suburbs in the Twin Cities that is adjacent to
both St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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Little Canada
As its name infers, the City of Little Canada is not shy about its
Canadian heritage. It was founded by French Canadian settler
Benjamin Gervais in 1844, who moved north from St. Paul to build
the first grist mill in Minnesota that was independent from the
government. The grist mill is now a park and is considered the
birthplace of the city. The Village of Little Canada was established in
1953 and later, in 1974, became a city. To celebrate its founder, the
flag of Canada is displayed in council chambers and its symbol
reflects the maple leaf. The City even hosts an annual event with
Thunder City, Ontario called Canadian Days. There are 9,773 people
as of the 2010 census in a total land area of 4.5 miles.
Maplewood
Maplewood was incorporated in 1957 and is the second largest city
in Ramsey County with a population of 38,018. It is the home to the
corporate headquarters of the 3M Corporation, which employs over
10,000. The City of Maplewood is growing rapidly and its
proximity to St. Paul, only 9 miles or 15 minutes, is one of the
reasons. The City of Maplewood also has over 33 parks and a large
hiking trail system that attract people to the area.
Mounds View
Mounds View was originally part of the Mounds View Township
that also included parts of present-day Shoreview, Arden Hills, and
Spring Lake Park. The City of Mounds View was officially
incorporated in 1958 following a large population growth spurred by
their proximity to the Twin Cities Arsenal. As of the 2010 census,
the population of Mounds View was 12, 155 people and a total are
of 4.1 square miles. This land is primarily residential with several
business parks and other businesses located in the City of Mounds
View.
New Brighton
The original settlers to New Brighton were the Mdewakanton
Dakota tribes who lived in the marshy lakes of the area harvesting
wild rice. As they settled villages nearby, British and French
immigrants moved into the area and started building in 1858. The
village they created grew as the Minneapolis Stockyards and
Packing Company established business and other companies moved
into the area. On January 20, 1891, the City of New Brighton was
incorporated. 120 years later, the City of New Brighton has grown
to over 21,000 people and has a large amount of land with a total
area of 7.1 square miles.
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North Oaks
North Oaks is located 10 miles north of Saint Paul in Ramsey
County. The area began as a water source for the Saint Paul
municipal water system, which maintains water access rights today.
It was then bought and turned into the North Oaks Farm by the Hill
family, but after the death of Louis Hill in 1950, the land was
developed as a residential community. Their vision was to respect
the natural environment and in response, they created the North
Oaks Home Owners’ Association whose responsibility was to
maintain the roads and recreation. North Oaks maintains a
trespassing ordinance that makes it an exclusive community for its
4,469 residents.
North St. Paul
Although its name is similar to nearby City of St. Paul, North St.
Paul is a distinct city on the far east side of the County. It was
founded by Henry Castle in 1870 and pays homage to its founder
with streets named after Henry, his wife Margaret, firstborn daughter
Helen, and firstborn son Charles. There are currently 11,460 people
in the 3.0 square miles of total area.
Roseville
The City of Roseville is one of two suburbs that are
adjacent to both St. Paul and Minneapolis. The City of
Roseville is home to several major shopping centers
and these are just some of the businesses that make up
the extensive commercially zoned land. It is the
location of the first Target store; the first Best Buy
store; the first Barnes & Noble outside of New York
City; and the first McDonald’s and Dairy Queen
restaurants in Minnesota. It is one of the larger cities
with a total area of 13.8 square miles and a population
of 33,660 as of 2010.
Shoreview
Shoreview is located in the northern part of Ramsey County and has
a total population of 25, 043 as of 2010. There are 12.75 square
miles of total area in the City of Shoreview, of which 1.5 square
miles are water. There are seven lakes in the City, with the largest
being Turtle Lake, Snail Lake, Lake Owasso, and Island Lake. Rice
Creek also flows through the northwestern portion of the City of
Shoreview.
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St. Paul
St. Paul was originally a trading and transportation center, rising to
prominence when it was named the Minnesota Territory capital in
1849. It is still the state capital of Minnesota and the second most
populous city in the state. St. Paul is on the east bank of the
Mississippi River and is adjacent to the state’s largest city,
Minneapolis. The city’s population at the 2010 census was 285,068
people, part of the 3.3 million residents that make up the Twin Cities
area. It is Ramsey County’s largest city by population and by area
(56.2 square miles). In addition to being the state capital, it is also
the county seat of Ramsey County. Its outstanding physical
characteristic is the convergence of the Mississippi River and
Minnesota Rivers, whose ports carry a large portion of the entire state’s gross domestic product.
Vadnais Heights
Vadnais Heights has a total area of 8.3 square miles and a population
of 12,302. The City of Vadnais Heights has grown from a small,
agricultural area to a thriving suburban community of the Twin
Cities since its incorporation in 1957. Vadnais Lake is located in the
City of Vadnais Heights and is an important scenic and natural area
that has remained undeveloped.
White Bear Lake
White Bear Lake has long been a community that inspires. In
1874, Mark Twain included the City of White Bear Lake as the
resort in “Life on the Mississippi” and it is rumored that it was the
object of writer F. Scott Fitzgerald’s Winter Dreams. The City of
White Bear Lake started out as a small agricultural community, but
experienced substantial growth between 1950 and 1970, when the
population increased 252.4 percent. There are currently. 23,797
people that live in the City, and it has a total area of 8.7 square
miles.
White Bear Township
White Bear Township is the only Township in Ramsey County. It was established in 1858 and since then
has decreased in size as the cities of White Bear Lake, Vadnais Heights, Gem Lake, and North Oaks were
carved out of the original 36 square miles. It is now only 9.3 square miles and has a population of 10,949
people. Regional parks and open spaces dominate the land of White Bear Township, as do wetlands,
floodplains, and upland pools. In more than 150 years, the Township has transcended from a farming
community, a resort area, and a freestanding town into a cluster of suburban communities within the
Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area.
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Cities and townships located within Ramsey County
Cities Townships
Arden Hills
Patrick Klaers, City Administrator
Phone: 651-792-7810
E-mail: patrick.klaers@ci.arden-hills.mn.us
White Bear
William Short, Clerk/Treasurer
Phone: 651-747-2758
Cell: 651-249-3553
E-mail: bill.short@ci.white-bear-township.mn.us
Blaine*
Kerry Fenner, EM Director City of Blaine
10801 Town Square Drive NE
Blaine, MN 55449
Phone: (763)785-6131
Email: kfenner@ci.blaine.mn.us
Falcon Heights
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Falcon Heights, MN 55113
Phone: 651-792-7600
Phone: 651-792-7611
Fax: 651-792-7610
Other
University of Minnesota – Twin Cities Campus*
Gem Lake
Bob Uzpen, Mayor
Phone: 651-492-5083
Fax: 651-747-2795
Email: City@gemlakeMN.org
Counties Adjacent to Ramsey
Hennepin
Dakota
Washington
Anoka
Lauderdale
Heather Butkowski, City Administrator
Home: 612-205-1208
E-mail: heather.butkowski@ci.lauderdale.mn.us
Donald Smiley, Fire Chief / Emergency Management
Director
Work: 651-266-7716
E-mail: lcfdchief1@comcast.net
Maplewood
Steve Lukin, Chief
Phone: 651-249-2802
E-mail: steve.lukin@ci.maplewood.mn.us
Mounds View
Tom Kinney, Police Chief/EM Director
Phone: 763-717-4073
E-mail: tom.kinney@ci.mounds-view.mn.us
New Brighton
Robert Jacobson, Director/Emergency Management
Director
Phone: 651-288-4101
E-mail: bob.jacobson@newbrightonmn.gov
North Oaks
James Daly, Emergency Management Director
Home: 651-490-9022
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Cities Townships
E-mail: DalyJim3@aol.com
North St. Paul
Scott Duddeck, Fire Chief
Phone: 651-747-2551
E-mail: sduddeck@ci.north-saint-paul.mn.us
Roseville
David Brosnahan
Battalion Chief Roseville Fire Department
Roseville, MN 55113
Phone: 651-792-7000
Email: david.brosnahan@ci.roseville.mn.us
Greg Peterson, BS, EFO
Battalion Chief/Emergency Manager
Roseville MN 55113
Phone: 651-792-7306
Email: greg.peterson@ci.roseville.mn.us
St. Anthony*
John Malenick, Fire Chief / Emergency Management
Director
St. Anthony Fire Department
3505 Silver Lake Rd., St. Anthony, MN 55418
Main: 612-782-3400
E-mail: jmalenick@ci.saint-anthony.mn.us
St. Paul*
Rick Larkin, Director
Phone: 651-266-5490
E-mail: rick.larkin@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Shoreview
Walter Johnson, Emergency Management Director
Phone: 651-490-4684
E-mail: WJOHNSON@SHOREVIEWMN.GOV
Spring Lake Park*
Doug Ebeltoft, Chief/Emergency Management Director
Phone: 763-792-7220
E-mail: debeltoft@ci.spring-lake-park.mn.us
Vadnais Heights
Edward Leier, Fire Chief – Emergency Management
Director
Phone:651-204-6000
Email: eleier@cityvadnaisheights.com
White Bear Lake
Tim Vadnais, Chief/Emergency Management Director
White Bear Lake Fire Department
Phone: 651-429-8567
E-mail: tvadnais@whitebearlake.org
*Reside partially within another jurisdiction and are covered by their HMP
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Figure 2-29 Ramsey County Municipalities
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Section 3
PLANNING PROCESS
3.1 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee
The Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security department was tasked with
developing the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee. This
Committee was tasked with the development and completion of this plan as required per state and federal
guidelines. The Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security department oversaw
the project, organized the data, set meeting dates, documented in-kind services, and worked with the
Minnesota Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management to complete this plan.
3.1.1 Additional Partners
The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee relied on the assistance
of various public and private organizations to compile the data, maps, and other vital components of the
plan.
A range of stakeholders were invited and encouraged to participate in the development of the HMP.
Stakeholder involvement was encouraged through notifications and invitations to agencies and
individuals to participate. These included representatives from Ramsey County and each participating
jurisdiction, private sector businesses, voluntary agencies, citizens, and surrounding counties. In addition
to the mitigation planning committee meetings, Ramsey County encouraged open and widespread
participation in the mitigation planning process through the publication of newspaper notices promoting
open public meetings. These media advertisements and survey instruments provided local officials,
residents, businesses, academia, and other private interests in Ramsey County the opportunity to be
involved and offer input throughout the local mitigation planning process.
Ramsey County encouraged continued stakeholder involvement by reminding all participating
jurisdictions to make announcements and notifications consistent with their existing local plan adoption
procedures. It will be the responsibility of each participating jurisdiction and its local governing body to
determine if and how any additional specific stakeholder groups or individuals should be involved in the
planning process going forward.
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(c)(1)
The plan shall document the planning process used to develop the plan, including how it was
prepared, who was involved in the process, and how the public was involved.
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(b)(2)
An open public involvement process is essential to the development of an effective plan. In order to
develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning
process shall include: (2) An opportunity for neighboring communities, local and regional agencies
involved in hazard mitigation activities, and agencies that have the authority to regulate development,
as well as businesses, academia and other private and non-profit interests to be involved in the
planning process.
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Many departments, agencies, and individuals became mini-stakeholders when contacted to provide
information as the committee gathered data for capability and vulnerability assessments, these
participants played a vital role in the completion of this plan.
3.2 Plan Organization
The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee was responsible for the organization, data
collection, and completion of the plan.
It was the responsibility of the members of the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee
to include all pertinent departments within their respective governments and to request information as
needed for the completion of the plan. These other departments include a variety of organizations whose
input and data is vital to the success and accuracy of the plan.
The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee conducted several meetings and involved
all available departments and resources in an effort to gain any information that would increase the
effectiveness of the plan.
The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee was also tasked with including any
external organizations that could benefit from the overall effectiveness of the plan. The
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee is aware of the importance of including a
variety of external and internal organizations. Their input is vital to the short-term and long-term success
of the plan. External organizations include but are not limited to Minnesota Homeland Security and
Emergency Management, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, National Weather Service, local
citizens, businesses and industry, media outlets, the National Flood Insurance Program representatives,
and others. These agencies and organizations were invited to the public meetings, provided information
for data collection, and provided feedback on documents throughout the planning process.
The plan is based on the data gathered and identified by all committee members, the public, and all
jurisdictions in an effort to prioritize mitigation projects in order of severity in an effort to reduce loss of
property and life.
3.3 Planning Team Goals and Objectives
The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee, early in the process,
established a set of goals and objectives to ensure the effectiveness of this plan. These goals and
objectives established the paradigm for the planning process. These goals and objectives are as follows:
Actively involve and gain support from all city and township governments and Ramsey County for
the reduction of disasters in our community.
Prioritize identified mitigation projects.
Seek and implement any grant funding for the reduction of disasters in Ramsey County and its cities
and townships.
Monitor, evaluate, and update the progress of the plan as needed.
Form partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies to make Ramsey County more resistant to
the effects of disasters.
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The following table is the time line agreed upon by the planning team for the development of the Ramsey
County HMP.
Table 3-1
Calendar of Events
Date Task
October 2011 Letter requesting support for the plan to all interested parties
November 10, 2011 Kickoff meeting and public meeting of mitigation process
January 4, 2012 First draft written
January 10, 2012 Public meeting #2
February 9, 2012 Final mitigation strategy
February 24, 2012
Draft updated HMP with changes required from public
meeting for submittal to Minnesota Department of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (HSEM) and FEMA
for official review
February 24–May 9, 2012 State review period
May 9 – June 18, 2012 FEMA review period
July 10, 2012 Final draft updated plan based on State of Minnesota and
FEMA recommendations
July 11, 2012 Public meeting #3
September 18, 2012 Final approval obtained from jurisdictions and forwarded to
FEMA
3.4 Multijurisdictional Considerations
Ramsey County, like many counties in Minnesota, has numerous cities and townships. All cities and
townships were notified of the requirement concerning the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP and
process. Representatives from all cities and townships and the County were invited to the general session
meeting on November 10, 2011 and have worked collectively over the past months to gather data that
included known hazards, flood prone areas, areas of vulnerability, existing mitigation plans and projects,
and technical information for the plan. The data was forwarded to the County’s emergency management
coordinator for review and plan development. Subsequent meetings have been held in an effort to ensure
that all information is correct, and that all agencies’ and organizations’ input was included as presented.
Listed in section 3.6 is a chronology of meetings and events. Municipalities participated by providing
input and data for the risk assessment section as well as the mitigation strategies. In addition to providing
input via e-mail, phone call, and in person contact, municipalities attended public meetings held to
introduce and discuss various elements of the plan. Each jurisdiction was an active participant in the
planning and development process.
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3.5 Review of Existing Technical/Planning Information
An important aspect of the planning process involved the review of existing federal, state, and local plans,
studies, reports, and technical information as well as the ordinances, regulations, and resolutions of each
participating jurisdiction for incorporation into the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional HMP. Plans and
documents reviewed by various members of the committee include:
State/Federal Data, Reports, and Plans Utilized
2010 United States Census Data
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, water and land cover data
FEMA regulations and guidance
State of Minnesota HMP
County/Regional Plans, Ordinances, Data Utilized
Ramsey County Comprehensive Plan 2030
Metropolitan Council, land use and transit data
Ramsey County HMP, 2007
Ramsey County GIS User Group Data
These documents are on file at the Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
office in electronic or hard copy format and provide valuable guidance in the planning process. Some
served to acquaint committee members with the many roles of emergency management. Planning guides
helped to tie together the phases of mitigation planning for committee members from a broad range of
backgrounds outside mitigation and emergency management.
State and federal response and homeland security documents were referenced to ensure Ramsey County’s
goals supported these plans and promoted compliance with requirements. The State of Minnesota HMP
formed the basis for identifying and analyzing the natural hazards and technological hazards that could
affect Ramsey County and participating jurisdictions. The Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan
provided insight into the jurisdictional response to disasters and was used to develop and validate
mitigation goals, objectives, and actions.
3.6 Public Involvement
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(b)(3)
An open public involvement process is essential to the development of an effective plan. In order to
develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning
process shall include: (3) Review and incorporation, if appropriate, of existing plans, studies, reports,
and technical information.
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(b)(1)
An open public involvement process is essential to the development of an effective plan. In order to
develop a more comprehensive approach to reducing the effects of natural disasters, the planning
process shall include: (1) an opportunity for the public to comment on the plan during the drafting
stage and prior to plan approval.
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To be an effective plan, input from the public is vital. The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee recognizes the valuable input that the public can provide on the plan. Additionally, public
input builds support and ensures a strong base for future mitigation activities, and allows Ramsey County
citizens the opportunity to have their interests included in the plan. The public was invited to participate
in the development of this plan via the internet and press releases by the Ramsey County Emergency
Management and Homeland Security Department.
The main activity for public involvement was invitation to public meetings where they could learn about
the hazard mitigation planning process and contribute ideas about the County’s risks, vulnerabilities, and
mitigation strategies to the plan.
The first public meeting was held on November 10, 2011. The meeting introduced the hazard mitigation
planning process, including the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, the importance of public participation,
and the overall approach to planning. Complete meeting notes, rosters, and notices can be found in
appendix B.
The second meeting, held on January 10, 2012, was an opportunity for attendees to review all hazard
profiles, vulnerabilities, and mitigation strategy recommendations. This was an opportunity for public
attendees to comment on the draft of the updated Ramsey County HMP. Complete meeting notes, rosters,
and notices can be found in appendix B.
A third meeting will be held prior to the approval of this plan to present an overview to county residents
and solicit input to the final draft. The complete meeting notes, rosters, and notices for this meeting will
be included in the plan prior to final approval by the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
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Section 4
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
4.1 Updates to the Risk and Vulnerability Assessment
There have been several updates to the risk and vulnerability assessment since the Ramsey County HMP
of 2007 was approved. Many of the updates included in this section are updates of events that have
occurred in the past five years and updated versions of graphics. There are some updates that change the
way that hazards are profiled in the Ramsey County HMP.
The previous version of the Ramsey County HMP included severe thunderstorms, tornadoes,
hailstorms, and lightning under one section titled “Summer Storms”. In the updated version of the
plan, each of these hazards has been broken out into their own hazard profile section to reflect the
notion that there are multiple forms of summer severe weather. The Ramsey County Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee determined that severe thunderstorms, tornadoes, hailstorms, and
lightning should be classified as individual hazards in this plan update.
The identified hazard “winter storm” has been reclassified as “severe winter storms”. Minnesota is a
climate that is experienced in handling winter weather frequently. Although all winter weather poses
a risk to Ramsey County, severe winter storms produce a higher vulnerability level for emergency
response capabilities.
In the 2007 Ramsey County HMP, fire was identified as a hazard. In the update, this hazard has been
removed and only wildfires are profiled. The vulnerabilities posed by fires in the County, historically,
only pose a risk to individual structures and do not threaten countywide areas. County municipalities
have robust emergency response capabilities for responding to fires, including full-time, part-time,
and volunteer fire departments to control this hazard. Wildfires are unpredictable and their severity
can vary depending on wind speed and drought. Therefore, wildfires have been profiled and fires
have been omitted in this plan update.
“Infectious diseases” have been renamed “epidemics/pandemics” in the updated plan. Outbreaks are
included in this section in the plan, although in the 2007 version, outbreaks were a separately
identified risk.
The following hazards were added to this version of the HMP due to an occurrence over the past five
years and/or recommendations from the public during public meetings:
Rockslides
Energy/fuel shortage
Aircraft accidents
Civil disturbance
Invasive species
Critical facilities/infrastructure loss
The following profiles were omitted from the plan due to low vulnerability and low occurrence in
Ramsey County in the past five years:
Water contamination
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4.2 Risk and Vulnerability Assessment Process
The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee conducted a comprehensive hazard, risk,
and vulnerability assessment of Ramsey County.
To develop effective hazard mitigation strategies, it is first necessary to identify and profile all hazards
facing the community. A risk assessment is the process of measuring the potential loss of life, personal
injury, economic injury, and property damage resulting from natural hazards by assessing the
vulnerability of people, buildings, and infrastructure to natural and technological disasters. Several
methods were used to identify risks to the community that included evaluating historical data from
scientific and news media sources, soliciting opinion and experiences from participating jurisdictions and
Ramsey County residents, and surveying risks identified in the State of Minnesota HMP that were
pertinent to Ramsey County.
Following the risk assessment, a vulnerability assessment was conducted. This analysis predicts the extent
of damage that may result from a hazard event of a given intensity in a given area on the existing and
future build environment. Determining the community’s vulnerability involved identifying the risk posed
to people, property, and the environment. This also included identifying critical facilities that could be
affected by each hazard.
The following natural and technological hazards were identified:
Hazard Justification for Inclusion
Severe Winter Storms Frequency, previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Severe Thunderstorms Frequency, previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Tornadoes Frequency, previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Lightning Frequency, county-wide hazard
Extreme Temperatures Frequency, county-wide hazard
Hailstorms County-wide hazard
Wildfires Frequency, potential adverse impact
Flooding Frequency, previous incidents
Drought Previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Rockslides Previous incidents
Epidemics/Pandemics Previous incidents
Dam/Levee Failure Potential adverse impact
Terrorism Potential adverse impact
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(c) (2) (ii)
The risk assessment shall include a description of the jurisdiction’s vulnerability to the hazards
described in paragraph (c)(2)(i) of this section. This description shall include an overall summary of
each hazard and its impact on the community.
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(c) (2) (i)
The risk assessment shall include a description of the type, location and extent of all natural hazards
that can affect the jurisdiction. The plan shall include information on previous occurrences of hazard
events and on the probability of future hazard events.
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Hazard Justification for Inclusion
Hazardous Materials Spills Frequency, previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Energy/Fuel Shortage Potential adverse impact
Power Failure Frequency, previous incidents, county-wide hazard
Aircraft Accidents Potential adverse impact
Invasive Species Potential adverse impact
Civil Disturbance Previous incidents
Critical Facilities and Infrastructure Loss County-wide hazard, potential adverse impact
The following hazards were not profiled in this plan due to geographic location, low occurrence, or low
potential for damage.
Hazard Justification for Omission
Avalanche Geographic Proximity
Coastal Erosion Geographic Proximity
Earthquake Low occurrence, Low vulnerability
Expansive Soils Low vulnerability
Hurricane/Tropical Storms Geographic Proximity
Karst Topography Low occurrence
Sinkholes Low vulnerability
Tsunami Geographic Proximity
Volcano Geographic Proximity
The following information was included in each hazard profile:
Hazard Identification. The Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has identified
10 natural and 6 technological hazards that have consistently affected Ramsey County and its cities
and townships. These hazards were identified by using statistical data and records from a variety of
sources, including presidential disaster declarations, maps, and hazardous materials response data.
The lists of hazards are based upon frequency, severity, probability, potential loss, vulnerability, and
large-scale effects on Ramsey County.
Profile of Hazards. Each hazard will be profiled to explain how it will or has affected Ramsey
County. This will include areas prone to specific hazards and the effects that they have had on
Ramsey County infrastructure. It also includes previous events that have affected the County.
Assets Exposed to the Hazard. The plan compares identified hazards with the inventory of affected
critical facilities and the effects on the population that is exposed to each hazard. This section will
also include a vulnerability assessment for future development, such as schools, water and waste
treatment facilities, and other critical infrastructure.
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Vulnerability: The vulnerability of each hazard will be summarized based on a common set of
definitions and classifications used to estimate vulnerability and rank hazards.
Hazard Identifications/Classifications
Multijurisdictional Concern: This component of
the plan will identify what areas of Ramsey
County are most susceptible to effects of the
hazard.
Land Use Plans and Development Trends: This
component of the plan will identify land use
trends, the County’s land use and development
plans, and reference current plans and regulations
are in place in Ramsey County regarding land use
plans and trends that could prevent the impact of
the disaster.
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c)(2)(ii)(C)
Providing a general description of land uses
and development trends within the community
so that mitigation options can be considered in
future land use decisions.
Frequency of Occurrence: Probability
1 = Unlikely <1% probability of occurrence in the next 100 years
2 = Occasionally 1-10% probability of occurrence per year, or at least one change in next 100 years
3 = Likely >10% but <100% probability per year, at least one chance in next 10 years
4 = Highly Likely 100% probable in a year
Warning Time: Amount of time generally given to alert people to hazard
1 = More than 12 hours
2 = 6-12 hours
3 = 3-6 hours
4 = None – Minimal
Geographic Extent: How large an area would likely be affected
1 = Localized
2 = Community-wide
3= County-wide
Potential Impact: Severity and extent of damage and disruption
1 = Negligible Isolated occurrences of minor property damage, minor disruption of critical
facilities and infrastructure, and potential for minor injuries
2 = Minor Isolated occurrences of moderate to severe property damage, brief disruption of
critical facilities and infrastructure, and potential for injuries
3 = Moderate Severe property damage on a neighborhood scale; temporary shutdown of critical
facilities, and/or injuries or fatalities
4 = Major Severe property damage on a neighborhood scale; temporary shutdown of critical
facilities, and/or injuries or fatalities
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c)(2)(iii)
For multijurisdictional plans, the risk
assessment section must assess each
jurisdiction’s risks where they vary from the
risks facing the entire planning area.
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4.3 Natural Hazards
Natural hazards such as floods, tornadoes, winter storms, and the like are an enduring condition around
the human environment. Natural hazards become disasters when they intersect with the human
environment. This problem has been exacerbated due to the impacts of climate change. In Minnesota,
natural disasters have had devastating effects on human lives, property, the economy, and the community.
While most processes present little danger to human well-being, some develop into hazardous situations
that place life, property, economy, and community at higher risk.
4.3.1 Atmospheric Hazards
Atmospheric hazards include weather-generated incidents. Each has its own natural characteristics,
geographic location and/or aerial extent, seasonality, severity, and associated risks. Though these
characteristics allow identification of each individual hazard, many of these hazards are interrelated
(FEMA, 1997). For example, tornadoes can be a product of severe thunderstorms or tropical
storms/hurricanes, and snow or ice can be a byproduct of nor’easters. These hazards may also be directly
linked to other categories of natural hazards (for example, excessive rain can cause the geologic hazard of
sinkholes and landslides). In addition, atmospheric hazards can be interlinked with technological hazards
(for example, excessive rains can cause dam/levee failure, which can lead to flooding). These linkages
make it difficult to attribute damage to one hazard or to assess the risk one hazard has on the planning
area, but mitigation strategies quite often have beneficial effects on several types of hazards.
In this subsection, six atmospheric hazards were addressed: severe winter storms, severe summer
thunderstorms, tornadoes, lightning, extreme temperatures, and hailstorms. Each category has a general
description of the hazard, a vulnerability summary for the planning area, and specific hazard information
for each individual governing jurisdiction.
4.3.1.1 Severe Winter Storms
Hazard Identification
Ramsey County researched historical data from the National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) and the
National Weather Service (NWS) as well as information from past newspaper articles relating to severe
winter storms in Ramsey County. Severe winter storms bring the threat of snow, freezing rain, and ice
storms to the County. A heavy accumulation of ice, especially when accompanied by high winds,
devastates trees and power lines. Sidewalks, streets, and highways become extremely hazardous to
pedestrians and motorists. Severe winter storms originate as mid-latitude depressions of cyclonic weather
systems and can cause snowstorms, blizzards, and ice storms. Winter storms can paralyze a
county/community by shutting down normal day-to-day operations and can produce an accumulation of
snow and ice on trees and utility lines, resulting in loss of electricity and blocked transportation routes.
These storms can also lead to frozen water pipes, which when erupted, can lead to extensive property
damage and the depletion of natural resources. When counties/communities have long-term loss of
utilities, elderly and extremely young populations become more vulnerable to the effects of the extreme
temperatures associated with these storms.
Hazard Profile
To determine Ramsey County’s vulnerability to severe winter storms, a time period from 1993 to 2010
was examined. Numerous sources were used in identifying the severe winter storm hazards that have
occurred in Ramsey County since 1993 (both primary and secondary). Sources included the Cable News
Network, National Oceanic Atmospheric Agency (NOAA), National Climatic Data Center (NCDC), the
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National Weather Service (NWS), the Spatial Hazard Events and Losses Database (SHELDUS), and the
Weather Channel.
Research from the SHELDUS and NCDC indicates there have been 49 severe winter storm occurrences
recorded for Ramsey County in the past 18 years. Although severe winter storms occur infrequently, they
have the potential to wreak havoc to the community when they do strike. Statistically, Ramsey County
can expect a severe winter storm every year; the most frequent occurrences were in 1996. A winter storm
that struck the Ramsey County area in December of 2010 was particularly devastating to Ramsey County.
Numerous power lines were downed; several roads, bridges, and buildings were damaged as a result of
the heavy snow and ice accumulation. Ramsey County has never received an emergency declaration
(local or presidential) as a result of a winter storm.
Table 4-1 Winter Storm Events 5 6
Location or County Date Type Dth 7 Inj 8 PrD 9
1 Ramsey County 11/24/1993 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
2 Ramsey County 1/5/1994 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
3 Ramsey County 4/28/1994 Heavy Snow And Ice 0 0 0
4 Ramsey County 11/27/1994 Heavy Snow/ice 0 0 0
5 Ramsey County 11/26/1995 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
6 Ramsey County 12/8/1995 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
7 Ramsey County 12/13/1995 Glaze 0 0 0
8 Ramsey County 1/10/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
9 Ramsey County 1/17/1996 Ice Storm 0 0 0
10 Ramsey County 3/23/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
11 Ramsey County 11/20/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
12 Ramsey County 11/22/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
13 Ramsey County 12/14/1996 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
14 Ramsey County 12/23/1996 Winter Storm 1 0 0
15 Ramsey County 3/13/1997 Winter Storm 0 0 0
5 Source: National Climatic Data Center, http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
6 Explanation of Storm Data can be found in appendix A
7 Dth = Deaths
8 Inj = Injuries
9 PrD = Property damage
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Location or County Date Type Dth 7 Inj 8 PrD 9
16 Ramsey County 3/8/1999 Winter Storm 0 0 0
17 Ramsey County 1/12/2000 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
18 Ramsey County 1/19/2000 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
19 Ramsey County 12/28/2000 Winter Storm 0 0 0
20 Ramsey County 1/29/2001 Winter Storm 0 0 0
21 Ramsey County 3/11/2001 Heavy Snow 0 0 0
22 Ramsey County 11/26/2001 Winter Storm 0 0 0
23 Ramsey County 3/8/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0
24 Ramsey County 3/14/2002 Winter Storm 0 0 0
25 Ramsey County 2/2/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0
26 Ramsey County 11/22/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0
27 Ramsey County 12/9/2003 Winter Storm 0 0 0
28 Ramsey County 1/24/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
29 Ramsey County 2/1/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
30 Ramsey County 3/5/2004 Winter Storm 0 0 0
31 Ramsey County 1/1/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
32 Ramsey County 1/21/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
33 Ramsey County 3/18/2005 Winter Storm 0 0 0
34 Ramsey County 3/12/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 0
35 Ramsey County 3/15/2006 Winter Storm 0 0 0
36 Ramsey County 2/24/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
37 Ramsey County 3/1/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
38 Ramsey County 12/1/2007 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
39 Ramsey County 3/31/2008 Heavy Snow 0 0 0K
40 Ramsey County 4/1/2008 Heavy Snow 0 0 0K
41 Ramsey County 2/26/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
42 Ramsey County 10/12/2009 Winter Weather 0 0 0K
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Location or County Date Type Dth 7 Inj 8 PrD 9
43 Ramsey County 12/8/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
44 Ramsey County 12/23/2009 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
45 Ramsey County 11/13/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
46 Ramsey County 12/3/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
47 Ramsey County 12/10/2010 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
48 Ramsey County 2/20/2011 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
49 Ramsey County 3/22/2011 Winter Storm 0 0 0K
Assets Exposed to Hazard
In evaluating assets that may potentially be impacted by the effects of severe winter storms, the HMPT
determined that all critical facilities as well as all public, private, and commercial property are
susceptible.
Property Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating assets that may potentially be impacted by the effects
of severe winter storms, the committee determined that all critical facilities as well as all public,
private, and commercial properties are susceptible to the effects of a winter storm. An additional
vulnerability in this area is that the County does not have any pre-determined locations for temporary
storage of debris and/or snow.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a severe winter storm and no way to predict where a storm will
hit. People are vulnerable to winter storms through power outages, effects on transportation routes,
establishment of shelters, water freezing, etc. This is particularly true due to a 100 percent chance of
a winter storm occurring in any given year in Ramsey County.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low for a winter storm. Most of the
environmental risks would be access to water due to frozen water pipes and supply. In addition,
winter thaw can cause flooding, which in turn can affect and create contamination of potable water
for public consumption.
Vulnerability
Severe Winter Storms
Frequency of Occurrence Highly Likely
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent County-wide or greater extent
Potential Impact Minor
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County can potentially be affected by a severe winter storm. As a result, any mitigation
steps taken related to severe winter storms should be undertaken on a countywide basis.
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Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to severe winter storms.
Hazard Summary
Severe winter storms, unlike other natural hazards, typically afford communities some advance warning.
The NWS issues winter storm watches, warnings, and advisories as these storms make their way through
the County. Due to the frequency of winter storms in Ramsey County, most buildings and infrastructure
are typically designed to sustain severe winter conditions. However, aging facilities and particularly
heavy snowfalls bring the possibility of building collapse and infrastructure damage. Additionally, while
many motorists are accustomed to driving in snow and icy conditions, winter weather always brings a
possibility for dangerous driving conditions and therefore should be a consideration in hazard mitigation
planning. It is also important to note that the County has never received an emergency declaration (local
or presidential) due to a winter storm event.
4.3.1.2 Severe Thunderstorms
Hazard Identification
Ramsey County used data from the NCDC, the NWS, and Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan in
researching severe thunderstorms and their impact on Ramsey County. Severe thunderstorms include
thunderstorms and winds associated with the thunderstorms. Thunderstorm winds are generally short in
duration, involving straight-line winds and/or gusts in excess of 50 mph. Thunderstorm winds tend to
affect areas of the County with significant tree stands as well as areas with exposed property and
infrastructure and aboveground utilities. Thunderstorm winds can cause power outages, transportation and
economic disruptions, and significant property damage, and pose a high risk for injuries and loss of life.
Hazard Profile
The most prevalent natural hazard event occurring in Ramsey County is severe thunderstorms and the
winds from these thunderstorms. During the spring and summer months, the County typically experiences
multiple thunderstorms, some with significant winds. Over the past 20 years, 100 severe summer
thunderstorm wind events have been recorded within Ramsey County. A review of historical weather data
indicates there is a very significant chance of severe summer thunderstorm winds impacting Ramsey
County each year. Severe summer thunderstorm winds occur more frequently than any other natural
hazard event within Ramsey County. The most damaging severe thunderstorm/high winds occurred on
September 21, 2005, when high winds caused damage costing $25 million statewide.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating assets that are susceptible to severe thunderstorms, it
was determined that all critical facilities as well as all public, private, and commercial property is
susceptible to severe thunderstorms.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a severe summer thunderstorm and no way to predict where a
storm will hit. People are vulnerable to severe summer thunderstorms through power outages, effects
on transportation routes, establishment of shelters, roofs blown off structures, etc. This is particularly
true for severe summer thunderstorms, since they occur frequently within the County. Furthermore,
high winds associated with severe thunderstorms can take down power and cable lines, cutting
residents’ links to public information and other critical information.
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Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are minimal for a severe summer
thunderstorm. Severe thunderstorms can cause flooding, which in turn can affect and create
contamination of potable water for public consumption.
Estimate of Potential Losses
Using a straight-line method for estimating losses, it can be assumed that structures or facilities with the
greatest replacement value will be those that sustain the most monetary damage. Facilities with vulnerable
populations include 4 nursing homes as well as over 56 public and private schools located throughout
Ramsey County. Ramsey County was able to determine potential monetary losses for all critical facilities
in the County. Structure loss combined with content loss and functional downtime is evaluated at
intervals of 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent.
Vulnerability
Severe Thunderstorms
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time Minimal
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Moderate to Major
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to severe summer thunderstorm
winds.
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County can potentially be affected by severe thunderstorm and high winds. As a result,
any mitigation steps taken related to severe thunderstorm winds should be undertaken on a countywide
basis.
Hazard Summary
Overall, severe summer thunderstorm winds pose one of the greatest threats to Ramsey County in terms
of property damage as well as injuries and loss of life. Severe summer thunderstorm winds are the most
frequently occurring natural hazard in the County and have the greatest chance of affecting the County
each year. Based on the frequency of this hazard as well as its ability to negatively impact the County, the
pre-disaster mitigation measures identified in this plan should be aggressively pursued.
Table 4-2
Thunderstorm Winds10,11
Location Date Type Mag Dth 12 Inj13 PrD 14
1 RAMSEY 6/8/1963 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
10 Source: National Climatic Data Center: http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
11 For an explanation of the NCDC reports, see appendix A
12 Dth = Deaths
13 Inj = Injuries
14 PrD = Property damage
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Location Date Type Mag Dth 12 Inj13 PrD 14
2 RAMSEY 7/1/1965 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
3 RAMSEY 7/4/1966 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
4 RAMSEY 6/10/1970 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
5 RAMSEY 6/4/1971 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
6 RAMSEY 4/20/1973 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
7 RAMSEY 6/20/1974 Tstm Wind 86 kts. 0 0 0
8 RAMSEY 5/19/1975 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
9 RAMSEY 5/23/1975 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
10 RAMSEY 7/9/1975 Tstm Wind 62 kts. 0 0 0
11 RAMSEY 7/12/1978 Tstm Wind 61 kts. 0 0 0
12 RAMSEY 6/19/1979 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
13 RAMSEY 6/19/1979 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
14 RAMSEY 6/19/1979 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
15 RAMSEY 8/2/1979 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
16 RAMSEY 8/7/1980 Tstm Wind 78 kts. 0 0 0
17 RAMSEY 4/29/1981 Tstm Wind 66 kts. 0 0 0
18 RAMSEY 9/5/1982 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
19 RAMSEY 7/19/1983 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
20 RAMSEY 4/26/1984 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 6 0
21 RAMSEY 6/7/1984 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
22 RAMSEY 6/22/1984 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
23 RAMSEY 6/16/1985 Tstm Wind 56 kts. 0 0 0
24 RAMSEY 3/31/1986 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
25 RAMSEY 7/12/1986 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
26 RAMSEY 7/12/1986 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
27 RAMSEY 6/28/1987 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
28 RAMSEY 8/7/1988 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 1 0
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Location Date Type Mag Dth 12 Inj13 PrD 14
29 RAMSEY 8/11/1988 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
30 RAMSEY 5/29/1989 Tstm Wind 56 kts. 0 0 0
31 RAMSEY 5/29/1989 Tstm Wind 58 kts. 0 0 0
32 RAMSEY 7/8/1990 Tstm Wind 54 kts. 0 0 0
33 RAMSEY 7/17/1990 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
34 RAMSEY 5/28/1991 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 1 0
35 RAMSEY 6/30/1991 Tstm Wind 0 kts. 0 0 0
36 Maplewood 4/26/1994 Thunderstorm
Winds 0 kts. 0 0 0
37 St. Paul 6/10/1994 Thunderstorm
Winds 0 kts. 0 0 0
38 Gem Lake 7/15/1995 Thunderstorm
Winds 0 kts. 0 0 0
39 St Paul 5/19/1996 Tstm Wind 54 kts. 0 0 0
40 St Paul 8/6/1996 Tstm Wind 60 kts. 0 0 0
41 Maplewood 8/6/1996 Tstm Wind 70 kts. 0 0 0
42 Maplewood 6/28/1997 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
43 St Paul 5/15/1998 Tstm Wind 61 kts. 0 0 0
44 St Paul 5/15/1998 Tstm Wind 61 kts. 0 0 0
45 St Paul 5/30/1998 Tstm Wind 67 kts. 0 0 0
46 St Paul 6/25/1998 Tstm Wind 60 kts. 0 0 0
47 Vadnais Hgts 6/25/1998 Tstm Wind 65 kts. 0 0 0
48 St Paul 6/26/1998 Tstm Wind 65 kts. 0 0 0
49 St Paul 6/26/1998 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
50 St Paul 6/26/1998 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
51 Vadnais Hgts 7/14/1998 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
52 St Paul 6/6/1999 Tstm Wind 60 kts. 0 0 0
53 Little Canada 7/23/1999 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
54 New Brighton 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 65 kts. 0 0 0
55 Little Canada 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
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56 White Bear Lake 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 65 kts. 0 0 0
57 Maplewood 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 60 kts. 0 0 0
58 Vadnais Hgts 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 70 kts. 0 0 0
59 North St Paul 7/7/2000 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
60 Mounds View 8/3/2002 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
61 White Bear Lake 9/5/2002 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
62 St Paul 6/23/2003 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
63 Maplewood 6/24/2003 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
64 St Paul 6/24/2003 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
65 Vadnais Hgts 4/18/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
66 Maplewood 4/18/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
67 St Paul 5/9/2004 Tstm Wind 63 kts. 0 0 330K
68 Maplewood 6/11/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
69 Arden Hills 6/30/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
70 St Paul 9/23/2004 Tstm Wind 58 kts. 0 0 0
71 Maplewood 9/23/2004 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
72 Roseville 9/23/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
73 Arden Hills 9/23/2004 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
74 Vadnais Hgts 6/7/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
75 North St Paul 6/8/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
76 St Paul 6/8/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
77 St Paul 6/20/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
78 St Paul 6/20/2005 Tstm Wind 57 kts. 0 0 0
79 White Bear Lake 6/27/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
80 Roseville 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
81 Little Canada 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
82 Maplewood 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
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83 North St Paul 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
84 St Paul 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
85 Vadnais Hgts 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0
86 White Bear Lake 7/23/2005 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
87 St Paul 9/12/2005 Tstm Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0
88 Countywide 9/21/2005 Tstm Wind 65 kts. 0 1 25.0M
89 Arden Hills 6/16/2006 Tstm Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0
90 St Paul 7/24/2006 Tstm Wind 53 kts. 0 0 0
91 St Paul 7/26/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0K
92 Falcon Hgts 8/11/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 60 kts. 0 1 0K
93 St Paul 8/11/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0K
94 North Oaks 8/13/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
95 St Paul 8/28/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0K
96 Daytons Bluff 8/28/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
97 St Paul 9/20/2007 Thunderstorm
Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0K
98 St Paul 5/25/2008 Thunderstorm
Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0K
99 North St Paul 6/14/2008 Thunderstorm
Wind 54 kts. 0 0 0K
100 St Paul 7/11/2008 Thunderstorm
Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0K
101 New Brighton 8/8/2009 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
102 St Paul 7/14/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 51 kts. 0 0 0K
103 Mounds View 7/17/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 61 kts. 0 0 25K
104 Lauderdale 7/17/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
105 White Bear Lake 7/17/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
106 North St Paul 7/17/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 55 kts. 0 0 5K
107 St Paul 7/17/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 55 kts. 0 0 0K
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108 St Paul 9/21/2010 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
109 White Bear Lake 7/1/2011 Thunderstorm
Wind 50 kts. 0 0 0K
110 Falcon Hgts 8/1/2011 Thunderstorm
Wind 52 kts. 0 0 0K
4.3.1.3 Tornadoes
Hazard Identification
Historical data from both SHELDUS and the NCDC was reviewed in researching the past events and
effects of tornadoes in Ramsey County. A tornado is a violently rotating column of air extending from a
thunderstorm to the ground. The most violent tornadoes are capable of tremendous destruction with wind
speeds of 250 mph or more. Damage paths can be in excess of 1 mile wide and 50 miles long. Tornado
season in Minnesota runs ordinarily from March through August; however, tornadoes can strike at any
time of the year if the essential conditions are present.1
Figure 4-1
Tornado Risk Areas in the Conterminous United States
1 Source: National Weather Service, http://www.nws.noaa.gov
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Hazard Profile
All of Ramsey County is vulnerable to the threat of a tornado because no one can predict exactly when or
where a tornado might strike. Ramsey County has not experienced a tornado within the last 10 years.
Although the County has not experienced a tornado in recent history, countless tornado watches have
been recorded during this period. Additionally, surrounding counties have experienced tornadoes during
this 10-year period. Trend analysis indicates that a tornado will touch down in Ramsey County every 10
years. This equates to a 10 percent chance of a tornado touching down in Ramsey County in any given
year. Although the statistical average for the number of tornadoes in one year in the state of Minnesota is
24, there have been instances where many more were reported as a result of one day of large storms. In
2011, a particularly strong storm system moved through the state and produced 48 tornadoes in one day,
increasing the overall number of tornadoes to 102 for the year. Tornadoes tend to strike in somewhat
random fashion, making the task of reliably calculating a recurrence interval extremely difficult. The
damage potential associated with a tornado is extremely high.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It can be assumed that all structures and facilities within Ramsey
County could be damaged by a tornado because tornadoes are among the most unpredictable of
weather phenomena and are indiscriminate as to when or where they strike.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a tornado and no way to predict when or where a tornado will
hit. People are vulnerable to the effects of tornadoes, including power and cable outages, disruption
to transportation routes, damage to shelter, flying debris, etc. This is particularly true due to a 10
percent chance of a tornado occurring in any given year in the County.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment can be significant. Environmental risks
can include flying debris and destruction of critical infrastructure that damage and affect water
supply and contamination of potable water for public consumption.
Estimate of Potential Losses
An obstacle to accurate loss estimation is the fact that losses may vary widely even within one category of
natural hazard, depending on place and location. For instance, a tornado may hop from one location to
another in a primarily rural area of the County, creating virtually no economic damage, whereas a similar
hazard incident in an urban area might create millions of dollars in damages. Compounding this obstacle
to accurate loss estimation is that tornadoes range considerably in their intensity and duration. When
estimating losses related to tornado events, it can be assumed that structures or facilities with the greatest
replacement value will be those that sustain the most monetary damage. In addition, facilities with
vulnerable populations include nursing homes and personal care homes as well as public and private
schools located throughout the County.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related specifically to tornadoes. The
minimum standards established by these codes provide reasonable protection to persons and property
within structures that comply with the regulations for most natural hazards.
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Vulnerability
Tornadoes
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time Minimal
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Major
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County has the same design wind speed of 200 mph, as determined by the American
Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). As stated previously, the entire county can potentially be affected by
a tornado. As a result, any mitigation steps taken related to tornados should be undertaken on a
countywide basis.
Hazard Summary
Overall, Ramsey County has high exposure to potential damage from tornadoes. Should a tornado hit
certain portions of the County that are highly concentrated with homes or any of the critical facilities
identified, depending upon the strength and duration of the event, significant damage could occur. Due to
the destructive nature of tornadoes, it is imperative that pre-disaster mitigation measures be identified.
Table 4-3 15
Confirmed Tornadoes
Location Date Type Mag Death Injuries Property
Damage
1 RAMSEY 5/6/1965 Tornado F4 0 108 25.0M
2 RAMSEY 6/28/1979 Tornado F1 0 0 250K
3 RAMSEY 6/14/1981 Tornado F3 1 60 25.0M
4 RAMSEY 4/26/1984 Tornado F3 0 0 25.0M
5 Roseville 5/15/1998 Tornado F1 0 0 150.0M
6 Mounds View 5/22/2011 Tornado F0 0 0 20K
4.3.1.4 Lightning
Hazard Identification
Ramsey County researched historical data from the NCDC and the NWS as well as information from past
newspaper articles relating to lightning strikes in Ramsey County. By definition, all thunderstorms are
accompanied by lightning. The electrical charge from lightning can potentially be as much as 100 million
volts. Lightning strikes proceed from cloud to cloud, cloud to ground, or where high structures are
involved, from ground to cloud. Lightning strikes in Ramsey County are most prevalent in May and
15 Source: National Climatic Data Center, http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
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August. During a public meeting, participants identified that there was a lighting strike during a 1998
storm that resulted in a fatality.
Hazard Profile
Lightning, as with many natural hazards, can strike anywhere and at any time. Data from NCDC reported
three incidents of lightning strikes in Ramsey County since 1998 and local knowledge indicates many
more instances.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating assets that are susceptible to lightning strikes, the
committee determined that all critical facilities as well as all public, private, and commercial
property are susceptible to being struck by lightning.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County, since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a lightning strike/incident and no way to predict where
lightning will hit. People are vulnerable to lightning strikes/events through power outages, effects on
transportation routes, establishment of shelters, being struck by lightning, etc. This is particularly
true due to a significant chance of a lightning strike occurring in any given year in the County.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low for a lightning strike/incident.
Estimate of Potential Losses
Lightning strikes can cause varying degrees of damage to a facility. Most common is lightning destroying
the electrical components of a facility or damage related to fire after a lightning strike. Unlike most other
natural hazards, lightning could potentially damage or destroy the contents of a structure (computers,
televisions, phones, etc.) without any effect on the structure itself. As stated previously, all structures are
vulnerable to a lightning strike and were evaluated for potential losses.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County does not currently have land use or development trends related to lightning.
Vulnerability
Lightning Strikes
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time None
Geographic Extent Localized
Potential Impact Minor
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County can potentially be affected by lightning. As a result, any mitigation steps taken
related to lightning should be undertaken on a countywide basis.
Hazard Summary
Lightning strikes, although rare in occurrence, have a high danger potential associated with them.
Lightning, as with some of the other natural hazards typical to Ramsey County, can strike anywhere and
at any time. Its unpredictability along with its deadly and destructive potential is all the more reason to
explore mitigation actions.
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Table 4-4 16 Lightning 1/01/1950 thru 01/01/2011
Location or County Date Time Type Magnitude Death Injuries Property
Damage
1 White Bear Lake 8/9/1998 6:00 PM Lightning N/A 1 0 0
2 Vadnais Hgts 6/7/2005 6:45 AM Lightning N/A 0 0 0
3 White Bear Lake 8/8/2005 7:00 AM Lightning N/A 0 0 0
4.3.1.5 Extreme Temperatures
Hazard Identification
Extreme temperatures include both cold and hot events, which can have a significant impact on human
health and commercial/agricultural businesses, and primary and secondary effects on infrastructure (for
example, burst pipes and power failure). What constitutes “extreme cold” or “extreme heat” can vary
across different areas of the country based on what the population is accustomed to in their respective
climates.
Hazard Profile
Table 4-5
Extreme Temperatures Events 17
Location Date Type Death Injuries Property
Damage
All Of Minnesota 1/15/1994 Extreme Cold 1 0 0
Ramsey County 7/10/1995 Heat Wave 2 0 2.0M
Ramsey County 1/18/1996 Extreme Windchill 0 0 0
Ramsey County 1/31/1996 Extreme Cold 0 0 0
Ramsey County 2/1/1996 Extreme Cold 0 0 0
Ramsey County 12/24/1996 Extreme Cold 0 0 0
Ramsey County 1/15/1997 Extreme Windchill 0 0 0
Ramsey County 7/23/1999 Excessive Heat 1 0 0
Ramsey County 7/29/1999 Excessive Heat 0 0 0
Ramsey County 7/30/2001 Excessive Heat 0 0 0
16 Source: National Climatic Data Center, http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
17 Source: National Climatic Data Center, http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
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Location Date Type Death Injuries Property Damage
Ramsey County 8/1/2001 Excessive Heat 1 0 0
Ramsey County 8/4/2001 Excessive Heat 5 0 0
Ramsey County 1/15/2005 Extreme
Cold/wind Chill 1 0 0
Ramsey County 7/30/2006 Heat 0 0 0
Ramsey County 2/10/2008 Cold/wind Chill 0 0 0K
Ramsey County 2/19/2008 Cold/wind Chill 0 0 0K
Ramsey County 6/7/2011 Excessive Heat 0 0 0K
Vulnerability Assessment
Ramsey County has experienced extreme cold conditions in the past. According to the National Climatic
Data Center, Ramsey County has experienced extremely cold temperatures/weather nearly every year
since 1994.
The NCDC defines temperatures that hover 10 degrees or more above the average high temperature for a
region and last for several weeks as extreme heat. Extreme heat does not occur that frequently in Ramsey
County, but there were occurrences in 2006, 2001, and 1995.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It was determined that all critical facilities as well as all public,
private, and commercial property are susceptible to being affected by extreme temperatures.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of an extreme temperature incident and no way to predict where
and when an extreme temperature incident will hit. People are vulnerable to the effects extreme
temperatures, including power outages, effects on transportation routes, establishment of shelters,
etc. Those with existing medical conditions affected by extreme temperatures and the elderly
population may be at higher risk.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low should an extreme temperature
incident occur, and the frequency of extreme temperatures in the County is high. Environmental
concerns include interruption of water supply (such as water pipes freezing, frozen power lines, etc.)
and secondary events such as fires and hazardous materials accidents.
Damage Assessment
Because all facilities within the County are subject to potential losses due to extreme temperatures,
estimations were done assuming 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent damages.
Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout Ramsey County will result in the potential effects of extreme
temperatures.
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Vulnerability
Extreme Temperatures
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent County-wide
Potential Impact Negligible
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is subject to extreme temperatures and therefore should be included in any
prospective mitigation projects. The probability of extreme temperatures occurring in the future is
relatively low based on previous data. The entire county is at risk of extreme temperature events. Extreme
temperatures affect Ramsey County equally and uniformly.
Hazard Summary
Extreme temperatures have occurred across the entire of Ramsey County area. Extreme temperature
effects are seen in different regions and vary depending on normal meteorological conditions such as
either extreme heat or extreme cold. Extreme temperatures are possible throughout the planning area, with
the northern portion of the state being susceptible for extreme cold temperatures during the winter months
of the year.
4.3.1.6 Hailstorms
Hazard Identification
Hail is a form of precipitation composed of spherical lumps of ice. Known as hailstones, these ice balls
typically range from 5-50 mm in diameter on average, with much larger hailstones forming in severe
thunderstorms. The size of hailstones is a direct function of the severity and size of the storm. During a
public meeting, participants identified that during a 1999 hailstorm some residents experienced damaged
and destroyed roofs.
Hazard Profile
Table 4-6
Hail Events 18
Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
1 RAMSEY 4/23/1960 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
2 RAMSEY 6/23/1962 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
3 RAMSEY 7/21/1962 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
4 RAMSEY 7/8/1966 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
5 RAMSEY 6/20/1974 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
18 Source: National Climatic Data Center, http://www.ncdc.noaa.gov/oa/ncdc.html
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Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
6 RAMSEY 7/12/1978 Hail 2.50 in. 0 0
7 RAMSEY 6/26/1979 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
8 RAMSEY 7/10/1979 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
9 RAMSEY 6/25/1980 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
10 RAMSEY 9/19/1980 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
11 RAMSEY 6/23/1981 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
12 RAMSEY 7/23/1981 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
13 RAMSEY 5/9/1985 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
14 RAMSEY 5/9/1985 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
15 RAMSEY 5/9/1985 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
16 RAMSEY 3/31/1986 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
17 RAMSEY 5/12/1986 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
18 RAMSEY 6/23/1986 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
19 RAMSEY 8/5/1986 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
20 RAMSEY 8/16/1986 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
21 RAMSEY 6/28/1987 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
22 RAMSEY 7/20/1987 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
23 RAMSEY 5/7/1988 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
24 RAMSEY 5/7/1988 Hail 2.50 in. 0 0
25 RAMSEY 8/31/1989 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
26 RAMSEY 5/28/1991 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
27 Shoreview 5/30/1994 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
28 New Brighton 7/14/1995 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
29 St Paul 6/15/1997 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
30 Mounds View 6/28/1997 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
31 St Paul 6/28/1997 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
32 St Paul 5/15/1998 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
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Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
33 St Paul 6/16/1998 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
34 St Paul 6/16/1998 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
35 St Paul 8/9/1998 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
36 St Paul 8/9/1998 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
37 St Paul 8/9/1998 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
38 White Bear Lake 6/5/1999 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
39 White Bear Lake 9/7/1999 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
40 White Bear Lake 7/7/2000 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
41 Maplewood 7/7/2000 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
42 North St Paul 7/7/2000 Hail 2.00 in. 0 0
43 Vadnais Hgts 7/7/2000 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
44 St Paul 5/1/2001 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
45 St Paul 5/1/2001 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
46 Vadnais Hgts 5/1/2001 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
47 St Paul 5/1/2001 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
48 Maplewood 6/11/2001 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
49 White Bear Lake 6/16/2001 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
50 St Paul 4/18/2002 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
51 North St Paul 4/18/2002 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
52 Maplewood 4/18/2002 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
53 New Brighton 5/5/2002 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
54 New Brighton 5/5/2002 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
55 Vadnais Hgts 5/5/2002 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
56 North St Paul 5/5/2002 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
57 St Paul 5/5/2002 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
58 New Brighton 8/12/2002 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
59 St Paul 5/9/2004 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
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Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
60 New Brighton 5/9/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
61 Maplewood 5/9/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
62 North St Paul 5/9/2004 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
63 Vadnais Hgts 6/23/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
64 Vadnais Hgts 6/30/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
65 St Paul 7/31/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
66 Vadnais Hgts 10/30/2004 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
67 Vadnais Hgts 6/7/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
68 White Bear Lake 6/7/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
69 St Paul 6/13/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
70 St Paul 6/13/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
71 St Paul 6/13/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
72 New Brighton 6/13/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
73 North St Paul 6/13/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
74 Maplewood 6/13/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
75 Vadnais Hgts 6/13/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
76 St Paul 6/20/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
77 Maplewood 6/20/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
78 St Paul 6/20/2005 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
79 New Brighton 6/27/2005 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
80 Stanthony 9/21/2005 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
81 St Paul 4/6/2006 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
82 St Paul 5/29/2006 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
83 St Paul 7/24/2006 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
84 St Paul 7/24/2006 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
85 North St Paul 8/24/2006 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
86 St Paul 6/2/2007 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
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Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
87 St Paul 7/8/2007 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
88 Mounds View 8/13/2007 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
89 North Oaks 8/13/2007 Hail 2.00 in. 0 0
90 Vadnais Hgts 8/13/2007 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
91 White Bear Lake 8/13/2007 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
92 White Bear Lake 8/13/2007 Hail 2.50 in. 0 0
93 White Bear Lake 8/13/2007 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
94 Vadnais Hgts 8/13/2007 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
95 Maplewood 8/13/2007 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
96 White Bear Lake 8/13/2007 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
97 St Paul 8/28/2007 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
98 St Paul 8/28/2007 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
99 New Brighton 9/20/2007 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
100 St Paul 9/20/2007 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
101 White Bear Lake 5/25/2008 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
102 Little Canada 7/21/2009 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
103 St Paul 7/21/2009 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
104 North Oaks 7/24/2009 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
105 New Brighton 7/24/2009 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
106 North Oaks 7/24/2009 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
107 North St Paul 7/24/2009 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
108 Roseville 6/25/2010 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
109 North St Paul 6/25/2010 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
110 St Paul 6/25/2010 Hail 1.75 in. 0 0
111 St Paul 7/10/2010 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
112 St Paul 9/21/2010 Hail 1.50 in. 0 0
113 Roseville 5/30/2011 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
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Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries
114 Vadnais Hgts 5/30/2011 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
115 White Bear Lake 5/30/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
116 Arden Hills 7/1/2011 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
117 Arden Hills 7/19/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
118 New Brighton 7/19/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
119 Arden Hills 7/19/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
120 St Paul 7/19/2011 Hail 0.88 in. 0 0
121 Falcon Hgts 7/19/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
122 Roseville 7/19/2011 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
123 St Paul 7/19/2011 Hail 1.25 in. 0 0
124 Lauderdale 7/19/2011 Hail 1.00 in. 0 0
125 St Paul 8/1/2011 Hail 0.75 in. 0 0
Vulnerability Assessment
Data on the probability and frequency of occurrence of hailstorms is limited, with little recent research.
The available data shows that only a localized area along the border of northern Colorado and southern
Wyoming experiences hailstorms eight or more days each year. Outside of the coastal regions, most of the
United States experiences hailstorms at least two or more days each year.
Hailstorms occur more frequently during the late spring and early summer, when the jet stream migrates
northward across the Great Plains. This period has extreme temperature changes from the ground surface
upward into the jet stream, which produces the strong updraft winds needed for hail formation.
Peak periods for hailstorms coincide with the Midwest’s peak agricultural seasons for crops such as
wheat, corn, barley, oats, rye, tobacco, and fruit trees. Long-stemmed vegetation is particularly vulnerable
to damage by hail impacts and winds. The land area affected by individual hail events is not much smaller
than that of a parent thunderstorm, an average of 15 miles in diameter around the center of a storm. The
entire population of Ramsey County is vulnerable to a hail incident.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It was determined that all critical facilities as well as all public,
private, and commercial properties are susceptible to being affected by a hailstorm.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a hailstorm incident and no way to predict where and when a
hailstorm will hit. People are vulnerable to the effects of hailstorms, including power outages, effects
on transportation routes, damage to homes and cars, etc.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low should a hailstorm occur.
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Damage Assessment
Because all facilities within the County are subject to potential losses due to hailstorms, estimations were
done assuming 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent damages.
Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout Ramsey County will result in the potential damage of property from
hailstorms since no property is immune from their effects.
Vulnerability
Hail Storms
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time 3-6 hours
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Minor
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is subject to hailstorms and therefore should be included in any prospective
mitigation projects. The probability of hailstorms occurring in the future is relatively high based on
previous data. Hailstorms affect Ramsey County equally and uniformly.
Hazard Summary
The severity of hailstorms is measured by duration, size of the hail itself, and geographic extent. All of
these factors are directly related to the weather phenomena that create hail and thunderstorms. There is
wide potential variation in these severity components. The size of the hail is a direct function of the
severity and size of the storm. The duration of each storm varies but rarely lasts longer than a couple of
hours.
Hailstorms rarely result in the loss of human life but they cause nearly $1 billion in property, livestock,
and crop damage in the United States each year. Once a hailstone reaches the size of about 1.5 inches in
diameter, damage to cars, windows, and siding will occur. There are no known instances of injuries or
death from hailstorm events in Ramsey County. Although typically not life-threatening, severe hailstorms
have the potential to cause significant property damage, particularly to automobiles and some building
types. The development of hailstorms from thunderstorm events causes nearly $1 billion in property and
crop damage each year. The NCDC database indicates there have been no deaths or injuries from
hailstorms between 1950 and 2011.
4.3.2 Wildfires
Hazard Identification
A wildfire is the uncontrolled burning of woodlands, brush, or grasslands. According to FEMA, there are
four categories of wildfires that are experienced throughout the United States:
Wildland Fires: Fueled by natural vegetation. Typically occur in national forests and parks, where
federal agencies are responsible for fire management and suppression.
Interface or Intermix Fires: Urban/wildland fires in which vegetation and the built-environment
provide fuel.
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Firestorms: Events of such an extreme intensity that effective suppression is virtually impossible.
Occur during extreme weather and generally burn until conditions change or the available fuel is
exhausted.
Prescribed Fires and Prescribed Natural Fires: Fires that are intentionally set or selected natural
fires that are allowed to burn for beneficial purposes.
Wildfires can be a result of naturally occurring influences such as lightning, extreme drought, and heat as
well as human influences such as a discarded cigarette butt, improperly extinguished campfire, or a stray
spark from nearby railroad tracks. The potential for threat of wildfires is dependent upon topography and
slope, surface fuel characteristics, recent climate conditions, current meteorological conditions, and fire
behavior. Once a wildfire threatens a community, it is often too late to protect nearby structures, and
populations have to be evacuated for their own safety. These fires have damaged structures and utilities as
well as hundreds of acres of woodlands.
Hazard Profile
From 1999 to 2010, there were 1,389 wildfires in the state of Minnesota. In Ramsey County, the primary
months of occurrence are March through October, when high temperatures, possible drought conditions,
and high winds increase the likelihood of wildfires.
The National Climactic Data Center does not have record of any wildfires occurring in Ramsey
County for the period of 1950 through 2011. However, local fire departments have provided data that
shows that small grass and wild fires occur regularly in the area. Since 2005, the Vandais Heights
Fire Department has responded to 25 different wildfire incidents. Mounds View Fire Department
recorded 18 grass fire responses. Lake Johanna Fire Department, whose jurisdiction includes
Shoreview, Arden Hills, and North Oaks, has responded to 47 grass and brush fires in the last five
years.
Vulnerability Assessment
All assets within Ramsey County are susceptible to being affected by a wildfire. The county is
urbanized, but smoke from wildfires in more rural parts of the state may affect the breathing quality,
as well as travel on highways and roads, throughout the County.
The potential for wildfires in the year 2012 is above average for the state of Minnesota. As such, this
could be a significant hazard and vulnerability facing the community in the coming year.
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Figure 4-2 Wildland Fire Potential Outlook
Assets Exposed to Hazards
Property Risk/Vulnerability: All assets in Ramsey County are exposed to the threat of wildfires.
Any of the assets could be lost during a wildfire. The amount of loss would vary from facility to
facility.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County, since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a wildfire incident and no way to predict where a wildfire
incident will hit. People are vulnerable to wildfires through burning of structures, power outages,
effects on transportation routes, establishment of shelters, etc. People living in rural areas of the
County are more vulnerable than people living in urban areas due to availability of fuel for a wildfire
(woods, open spaces, green area, etc.).
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low for a wildfire incident due to
the frequency of occurrence. Environmental concerns would be loss of vegetation and risk of erosion
in areas that are affected by wildfires.
Damage Assessment
Because all facilities within the County are subject to potential losses due to wildfires, estimations were
done assuming 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent damages.
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Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout Ramsey County will result in the potential for damage from wildfires.
The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) enforces the regulations on outdoor burning to
assist in the reduction of wildfires. Land use codes do require that firebreaks be utilized in areas
susceptible to wildfires.
Vulnerability
Wildfires
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time Minimal
Geographic Extent Localized to Community-wide
Potential Impact Minor to Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is subject to wildfires and therefore should be included in any prospective
mitigation projects. Rural areas of the County are more prone to wildfires than the urban areas. The
smoke from the fires may also affect the urban areas as well as the travel on highways and roads
throughout Ramsey County.
Hazard Summary
Wildfires have the potential to cause extensive property damage and affect many lives in the Ramsey
County area. Although no wildfires have been reported in Ramsey County in 2011, the entire county is
susceptible to the effects of a wildfire and it remains a threat.
4.3.3 Flooding
Hazard Identification
Flood information for Ramsey County was retrieved from the NCDC, the NWS, FEMA, the Ramsey
County Vulnerability Report and the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP), as well as information
from past newspaper articles relating to flooding in Ramsey County.
Hazard Profile
The majority of flooding that occurs in Ramsey County does so during longer term “wet” periods
involving several consecutive high intensity, long duration storms or a wetter than normal spring,
involving a rising water table 19. There two types of flooding that can occur almost anywhere on earth. The
first is general flooding, which is defined by the National Weather Service as, “An overflow of water onto
normally dry land. The inundation of a normally dry area caused by rising water in an existing waterway,
such as a river, stream, or drainage ditch. Ponding of water at or near the point where the rain fell.” The
second type of flooding is flash flooding. Flash flooding is defined as, “A flood caused by heavy or
excessive rainfall in a short period of time, generally less than 6 hours.” Flash flooding can also be caused
by a levee or dam failure or the rush of water from an ice jam or barge release. Typically, general
flooding is a longer term event whereas flash flooding is usually shorter in duration. Flood-related
19 Ramsey County, Minnesota Flood Insurance Study. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). 2010.
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damages due to historic events within Ramsey County are composed primarily of backyard erosion and
water filled basements.
Research indicates that there have been 17 flood occurrences recorded for Ramsey County since 1997.
Statistically, Ramsey County can expect flooding every 2–5 years. This equates to a 30 percent chance of
flooding occurring in any given year. The county has added no new repetitive loss properties since 2006.
The following jurisdictions experienced flash flooding in 2011 (none of the events resulted in a
declaration); Arden Hills, Maplewood, New Brighton, North St. Paul, Roseville, St. Anthony, and
Shoreview.
Figure 4-3
FEMA Floodways
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Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: Ramsey County is continuing to evaluate and prioritize properties for
reconstruction and/or acquisition/removal.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined, that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County. People living in and
around identified floodplain areas are more vulnerable to a flooding incident than those who
live/work out of floodplain areas, but these areas can still be impacted depending on the severity of
the flooding incident. This is particularly true due to a significant chance of a flooding incident
occurring in any given year in the County.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are high for a flooding incident should
one occur. Most of the environmental risks would be access to water and the effects floodwater has
on public water supply. Flooding can affect and create contamination of potable water for public
consumption.
Estimate of Potential Losses
HAZUS-MH was used to estimate the damages incurred for a 100-year flood incident in Ramsey County.
An estimated 26 buildings could be damaged, totaling $15.7 million in building losses and $32.5 million
in total economic losses. HAZUS-MH estimates seven census blocks with losses exceeding $1 million.
Land Use and Development Trends
The Metropolitan Council determines land use and development for Ramsey County and takes flooding
into consideration.
Elevation controlled outlet structures stabilize low water elevations and control discharge during high
water events. In association with development on Johanna Lake, Little Johanna Lake, Josephine Lake,
Lake Owasso, Lake Wabasso, Lake Emily, Mud Lake, and Turtle Lake, these structures have been
installed to protect against flooding. Additionally, discharge from Mud Lake flows through underground
piping into Lake Emily to avoid flooding on Victoria and Arbogast streets.
Within the county, numerous wetland areas are reserved as storm water detention areas to aid in reducing
flood discharges.
Vulnerability
Flooding
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Major
Multijurisdictional Concerns
Previous mitigation measures have occurred at the County and regional level. Ramsey County participates
in the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA). As a participating community, the County has adopted Floodplain Management practices
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c)(2)(ii)
The risk assessment must also address National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) insured structures
that have been repetitively damaged by floods.
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through several ordinances that severely limit the development allowed in 100-year floodplains (the area
inundated by a storm that has a 1 percent chance of happening in any year). Ramsey County standards
require all new structures be constructed 2 feet above the existing water surface elevation of the 100-year
floodplain or 1 foot above the "ultimate" water surface elevation. Maps detailing structures within
floodplains can be found in appendix C.
Ramsey County Repetitive Loss Information
Repetitive loss properties are a serious concern from a mitigation standpoint. A repetitive loss property is
considered so when there are two or more flood insurance claims that were paid more than $1,000 for
each loss. The two losses must be within 10 years of each other and be at least 10 days apart. A property
is considered a severe repetitive loss property when there are at least four losses each exceeding $5,000 or
when there are two or more losses where the building payments exceed the property value. The county
has added no new repetitive loss properties since 2006.
Table 4-7
Jurisdictional Participation in NFIP
Location Notes
Arden Hills Participates
Blaine Participates
Falcon Heights Participates
Gem Lake Does not participate, has mapped high risk flood areas
Lauderdale Participates
Little Canada Participates
Maplewood Participates
Mounds View Participates
New Brighton Participates
North Oaks Does not participate, has mapped high risk flood areas
North St. Paul Participates
Roseville Participates
St. Paul Participates
Shoreview Participates
Vadnais Heights Participates
White Bear Lake Participates
White Bear Township Participates
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Hazard Summary
The hazard for flooding in Ramsey County remains low, due largely in part to previous mitigation
measures. The Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee recognized the dangers posed by
flooding and has identified specific mitigation actions that have been taken and would be considered in
the future.
Table 4-8
Significant Floods Events in Ramsey County
Location Date Type Magnitude Death Injuries Property Damage
1 Ramsey County 4/4/1997 Flood N/A 0 0 0
2 St Paul 7/1/1997 Flash Flood N/A 0 1 0
3 Roseville 9/2/2000 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0
4 Ramsey County 4/1/2001 Flood N/A 3 1 200.0M
5 Ramsey County 5/1/2001 Flood N/A 0 0 0
6 Vadnais Hgts 7/28/2002 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0
7 St Paul 6/25/2003 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0
8 Countywide 6/20/2005 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 2K
9 North Portion 9/21/2005 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0
10 Countywide 10/4/2005 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0
11 Ramsey County 10/4/2005 Flood N/A 0 0 0
12 St Paul 9/20/2007 Flash Flood N/A 1 0 200K
13 St Paul 3/20/2010 Flood N/A 0 0 2.4M
14 St Paul 6/26/2010 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0K
15 Little Canada 8/10/2010 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0K
16 White Bear Lake 7/16/2011 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 500K
17 New Brighton 8/16/2011 Flash Flood N/A 0 0 0K
4.3.4 Drought
Hazard Identification
Historical data from the NCDC and the Minnesota DNR were included while determining drought
hazards in Ramsey County. By definition, a drought is a prolonged period of moisture deficiency.
Drought conditions affect the cultivation of crops as well as water availability and water quality. Drought
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is also a key factor in wildfire development. Drought conditions make natural fuels (grass, brush, trees,
dead vegetation) more fire-prone.
Figure 4-4 Drought
Hazard Profile
Ramsey County experienced its worst drought in the 1930s and again experienced drought conditions in
1976. To date, agricultural losses have been the primary losses associated with drought, as no critical
facilities have sustained any damage or functional downtime due to dry weather conditions. Because of
the extremely unpredictable nature of drought (including duration), reliably calculating a recurrence
interval is difficult.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: Drought conditions typically pose little or no threat to structures;
however, fires can occur as a result of dry weather. The Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Planning
Committee concluded that drought in itself presents no credible threat to critical facilities. The
drought could result in the loss of the availability of municipal water supply. This threat has been
addressed by mitigation actions. Wildfire because of drought was considered, and the committee
determined that since previous instances of wildfire in the County have been relatively minimal, it
does not bear a significant threat to the community.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a drought incident. People are vulnerable to the effects of
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drought, including reduction to the available water supply (both public and private wells), wildfires,
and limited ability to grow and water crops.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are high for a drought incident.
Environmental concerns would be loss of vegetation and risk of erosion in areas that area affected by
drought and reduced availability of water supply (both public and private wells).
Estimate of Potential Losses
No damage to facilities is anticipated as a result of drought conditions. Crop damage cannot be accurately
quantified due to several unknown variables, including duration of the drought, temperatures during the
drought, and severity of the drought. In addition, different crops require different amounts of rainfall and
different growing seasons.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County has used water restrictions in the past and conservation programs are in place to address
water consumption during the drought of 1976. As the population grows in Ramsey County and areas
currently used for agriculture are urbanized, the County will become less vulnerable to drought situations
because the economy will not be as dependent on agriculture.
Vulnerability
Drought
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent County-wide
Potential Impact Moderate to Major
Multijurisdictional Concerns
Agricultural losses associated with drought are more likely to occur in the rural, less concentrated areas of
the County.
Hazard Summary
Droughts do not have the immediate effects of other natural hazards, but sustained drought can cause
severe economic stress to the agricultural interests in Ramsey County and the entire state. The potential
negative effects of sustained drought are numerous. In addition to an increased threat of wildfires, drought
can affect municipal and industrial water supplies, stream-water quality, water recreation facilities,
hydropower generation, as well as agricultural and forest resources.
4.3.5 Rockslides
Hazard Identification
Rockslides (landslides) are a geological hazard present in almost every state. Rockslides occur on steep
on hills or mountainous slopes. Typically, these events occur following intense rainfall or rapid snowmelt.
In some cases, rockslides have been precipitated by a wildfire, which burns the vegetation holding the
land on steep slopes together.
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Hazard Profile
Ramsey County includes a number of areas that are susceptible to rockslides, including the Mississippi
River Bluffs. During the public meetings, Ramsey County residents identified that a rockslide occurred at
the B&B Bakery in late March of 2011.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Assets in close proximity to areas with slopes are susceptible to being affected by a rockslide.
Additionally, rockslides can damage buildings and infrastructure as well as block roads and transportation
routes, which could impact the entire county.
Damage Assessment
During public meetings, county residents identified that the B&B Bakery experienced a rockslide in late
March of 2011.
Land Use and Development Trends
There are no land use and development trends related to rockslides.
Vulnerability
Rockslide
Frequency of Occurrence Unlikely
Warning Time None
Geographic Extent Localized areas
Potential Impact Minor to moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
Certain areas of the County are susceptible to rockslides, but in some cases, the entire county could be
impacted if critical roads or transportation routes become blocked by an occurrence.
Hazard Summary
The likelihood of a rockslide in Ramsey County is considered low. The most recent occurrence of a
rockslide within the County occurred in March 2011.
4.3.6 Epidemics/Pandemics
Hazard Identification
A widespread epidemic/pandemic incident is a plausible incident in Ramsey County. Epidemic/pandemic
incidents are a danger to emergency responders, healthcare providers, schools, and the public. This can
include influenza (e.g., H5N1), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), or biological incidents
without an available vaccine or treatment. Bioterrorism incidents are also included in this identified
hazard area.
Hazard Profile
Seasonal influenza comes to Ramsey County every winter, usually between October and March.
Influenza is a specific viral infection that is responsible for a substantial number of hospitalizations and
deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates 36,000 excess deaths are caused
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by influenza each year in the United States. The continuous genetic changes in the virus, called “antigenic
drift,” means that people can get sick from a slightly different influenza virus each year; last year’s flu
shot does not prevent this year’s illness.
Historians estimate that over the last three centuries, there have been 10 influenza pandemics. A
pandemic is an epidemic that affects the entire world. Influenza pandemics occur when the virus
undergoes such dramatic changes that virtually no one has resistance to infection and there is no vaccine
readily available for use. When this occurs, the number of people infected is much higher than during
ordinary flu seasons. In addition, during some pandemics, the severity of illness is higher. For example, in
1918–1919, not only was the number of ill people high, but also the death rate was 50 times higher than
usual. Furthermore, there was a shift in the age group most severely affected from the elderly to those 20–
40 years of age. In contrast, the more recent pandemics of 1957 and 1968 caused far less dramatic
increases in the death rate (only about two times the norm of 36,000 per year from regular flu). The H1N1
novel influenza virus rapidly established itself as a pandemic in 2009–2010, becoming the dominant
influenza strain in most parts of the world. The current influenza vaccine includes this strain of virus and
protects against H1N1. The outbreak of the H5N1 influenza strain (bird flu) in wild and domestic birds,
which began in Asia in late 2003, is being carefully watched as a potential precursor to a pandemic since
several hundred humans have been infected and died. Although the number of human infections is quite
small, about 60 percent of those infected have died, demonstrating the severity of this infection. The
conditions to trigger a pandemic are not yet present since, at this point, the H5N1 virus is not efficiently
transmitted from human to human.
Vulnerability Assessment
All populations within Ramsey County are susceptible to epidemic/pandemic events that occur in the
County.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It was determined that all critical facilities as well as all public,
private, and commercial properties are susceptible to being affected by a epidemic/pandemic incident
due to people being ill and possibly being unable to maintain the facilities.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of Ramsey County since there is no
way to determine the impact/magnitude of an epidemic/pandemic incident and no way to predict
which target group(s) will be the most susceptible to the virus. In addition to sickness (morbidity)
and death (mortality), the impact of human resources would suffer with the potential of 40 percent of
the workforce becoming ill. Ramsey County’s current just-in-time economy would suffer major
setbacks in community infrastructure such as public water supply, food, trucking, health care
delivery, and energy resources.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low should an epidemic/pandemic
incident occur.
Damage Assessment
Although pandemics/epidemics like polio and plague have largely been eradicated from the world and
tuberculosis is under control in the United States, past historical complications on human health were
devastating and any new infectious diseases introduced to the world could have health emergency
implications. Recent SARS, H1N1, and seasonal influenza cases demonstrate that health emergencies are
unpredictable, can erupt quickly, and have significant impact on communities, including Ramsey County.
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Land Use and Development Trends
As more and more people move into populated areas, all of Ramsey County is susceptible to outbreaks of
pandemics/epidemics.
Vulnerability
Epidemics/Pandemics
Frequency of Occurrence Likely
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent County-wide
Potential Impact Minor to Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
No one area in Ramsey County is less susceptible than another from the effects of an epidemic/pandemic
incident. Of course, the more densely populated the area is, the greater threat of the spread of the
epidemic/pandemic.
Hazard Summary
Pandemics/epidemics pose a threat to all of Ramsey County. As part of a county effort, the staff from the
City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health department participates in emergency preparedness
planning, drills, tabletop and functional exercises, and education and outreach together with local, state,
and federal government agencies as well as health care organizations, private businesses, and other
individuals from the community.
4.4 Technological Hazards
Technological hazards are distinct from natural hazards primarily in that they originate from human
activity. In contrast, while the risks presented by natural hazards may be increased or decreased as a result
of human activity, they are not inherently human-induced. The term “technological hazards” refers to the
origins of incidents that can arise from human activities such as the manufacturing, transportation,
storage, and use of hazardous materials.
4.4.1 Dam/Levee Failure
Hazard Identification
According to the State of Minnesota, dam hazard ranking is based on the National Inventory of Dams
(NID) classification located in Ramsey County. The NID ranks dams according to the potential loss of
life as well as the potential impacts on economic, environmental, and important community lifelines.
Hazard Profile
There have been no dam or levee failures in Ramsey County in the past. There have been no known
deaths, injuries, or property damage from dam or levee failures in the County. The effects on life and
property in the area could be significant if a dam were to fail because of the nature of the built
environment.
The largest lock and dam in Ramsey County, is Lock and Dam 1 located on the Mississippi River at mile
847.9. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, this dam is 56 feet wide by 400 feet long. The
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dam is an Ambersen concrete overflow structure, 574 feet long, hydro power station owned and operated
by Ford Motor Company located in St. Paul, MN next to Lock and Dam 1. The lock is 56 feet wide by
400 feet long. The dam was constructed in 1917, reconstructed in 1929, and the main lock was completed
in May 1932. The last major rehabilitation was done from 1978–1983. There is also a dam structure
(McKnight Basin Embankment) along McKnight Road that the Watershed District is required to have a
contingency plan in place for (Minnesota Statutes Chapter 112). The dam was constructed in 1981 and
came closest to breach in 1987 after an extreme rain event dropped 8 inches of rain in less than 5 hours.
Vulnerability Assessment
The probability of any dam failure or levee failure in the area is minimal. The low probability of an
incident suggests that the potential for impacts is minimal. Based on historical records from the past 75
years, the probability of future dam and levee failure occurring in Ramsey County and the planning area
is considered low.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It was determined that critical facilities as well as public, private, and
commercial properties are susceptible to being affected by a dam failure if they are located in the
inundation area.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that people are vulnerable to the effects of dam failure through power outages, effects on
transportation routes, establishment of shelters, flooding, etc.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are high should a dam failure occur,
but the frequency of dam failures in Ramsey County is low. Environmental concerns would be
interruption of water supply, water contamination, and loss of properties.
Table 4-8
Dam/Levee Classifications
Category Descriptions Quantity
Category I High hazard 1
Damage Assessment
Because all facilities are subject to potential losses due to levy failure in affected areas, estimations were
done assuming 25 percent, 50 percent, 75 percent, and 100 percent damages.
Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout Ramsey County will result in the potential effects of dam failure.
Vulnerability
Dam/Levee Failure
Frequency of Occurrence Unlikely
Warning Time 3-6 Hours
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Major
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Multijurisdictional Concerns
Areas located below around the aforementioned levees are susceptible to flooding and therefore should be
included in any prospective mitigation projects. The probability of levee failure occurring in the future is
relatively low based on previous data.
Hazard Summary
Ramsey County has experienced no dam failure over the last 75+ years.
4.4.2 Terrorism
Hazard Identification
Ramsey County is a densely populated county, home to the state capital and many federal buildings, thus
making it an attractive terrorist target. Additional analyses to further characterize the risks of this hazard
and the development of suitable mitigation action items will be conducted in the future based on periodic
reviews of this hazard mitigation plan and available resources
Hazard Profile
Terrorism is defined in the Code of Federal Regulations as "The unlawful use of force and violence
against persons or property to intimidate or coerce a government, the civilian population, or any segment
thereof, in furtherance of political or social objectives." Over the past few years, the definition of
terrorism has also been expanded to encompass cyberterrorism and agricultural terrorism.
Vulnerability Assessment
Terrorist incidents in this country prior to the September 11, 2001 attacks have included bombings of the
World Trade Center (1993) in New York City, the United States Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.,
and Mobil Oil corporate headquarters in New York City. There was also the 1995 bombing of the Murrah
Federal Building in Oklahoma City. In the United States, most terrorist incidents have involved small
extremist groups using terrorism to further a designated objective or obtain publicity for a cause.
Bombings have been the most frequent method of attack in the United States. Other possibilities include
attacks against transportation facilities, utilities, or other public services, or an incident involving
chemical or biological materials.
The primary objectives of most terrorist groups include the following:
Gain publicity.
Stimulate loss of confidence in the government.
Attract recruits.
Get public support.
Gain financial support, and ultimately weaken and overthrow the government.
Techniques used to gain an audience for their platform include hostage-taking, product-tampering,
criminal extortion, arson, sabotage, threats against individual family members, assassinations,
kidnapping, explosive bombings, and armed attacks. The most likely targets of these forms of terrorism
are political leaders, key military personnel, foreign missions, military facilities, corporate executives and
facilities, and celebrities. Unfortunately, the risk of terrorist acts exists in the state of Minnesota and
cannot be ruled out for Ramsey County. Terrorist attacks can take a wide variety of forms, ranging from a
verbal threat to sabotage to biological weapons to a bomb.
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The most frequently used terrorist methods in the United States include, but are not limited to:
Bombs, Guns, and Explosives. These are the “traditional” weapons used by terrorists worldwide.
Typically, these weapons are less technically and resource demanding.
Biological Weapons. These weapons use infectious microbes or toxins to produce illness or death in
people, animals, or plants. Potential biological weapons include anthrax, botulism, smallpox, viral
hemorrhagic fevers, water safety threats (for example, cholera), and food safety threats (for example,
salmonella). Biological weapons are relatively difficult to cultivate and disseminate.
Chemical Weapons. Chemical weapons cause severe health reactions designed to incapacitate or
cause death. There is a wide array of potential chemical agents that could be used as weapons. These
agents vary in how their effects on the body, required dose, exposure mechanism, length of exposure,
toxicity, origination, and form (for example, liquid gas). Examples of chemical agents include sarin,
mustard agent, VX, and cyanide.
Radiological and Nuclear Weapons. Although there has been much speculation by media and
various governmental agencies regarding the potential for a terrorist to obtain fissionable material or
a nuclear bomb, there are no known unclassified cases of any such organization or group actually
obtaining weapons-grade material. Constructing a nuclear bomb would be relatively difficult and
require special resources, training, and materials.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: All assets within Ramsey County are susceptible to being affected by
a terrorist incident. Ramsey County is also home to several labs that perform experiments and test
chemicals on animals. This increases the risk that animal activist groups may pose a threat within the
County. Typically, animal activist groups target property and infrastructure as opposed to people.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in the County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of Ramsey County since there is no
way to determine the impact/magnitude of a terrorist incident and no way to predict where and when
a terrorist incident will occur. People are vulnerable to terrorist events through physical injury or
disease, power outages, effects on transportation routes, establishment of shelters, effect of incident
on mental state of the public, confidence of public in law enforcement support, etc.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are high should a terrorist incident
occur but the frequency of terrorist events in Ramsey County are low. Environmental concerns
would be interruption or contamination of water or food supplies, secondary events such as fires and
hazardous materials accidents (such as gas pipelines rupturing, rupture of hazardous material
containers at facilities, etc.).
Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout Ramsey County will take into consideration possible events.
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Vulnerability
Terrorism
Frequency of Occurrence Unlikely
Warning Time None - Minimal
Geographic Extent Community-wide
Potential Impact Negligible to Major
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of the County is subject to events and therefore should be included in any prospective mitigation
projects.
Hazard Summary
Although there have been no terrorism events in Ramsey County, multiple attacks in different areas of the
United States remind us that terrorism is always a threat. Ramsey County officials work with state and
federal officials on domestic preparedness efforts, the details of which go beyond the scope of this plan.
The community should always remain vigilant to the threat of an attack, whether it is via explosives,
agriculture, or a cyber-attack.
4.4.3 Hazardous Materials Spills
Hazard Identification
Historical data from Ramsey County and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) shows incidents
involving hazardous materials spills in Ramsey County. Hazardous materials are substances that are
harmful to the health and safety of people and property. Hazardous materials spills often occur along
roadways, highways, and railways. Facilities that produce, process, or store hazardous materials are at
risk, as are facilities that treat or dispose of hazardous waste. Ramsey County is required by the State of
Minnesota to regulate generators of hazardous waste.
Hazard Profile
Hazardous materials spills occur occasionally within the County. In February 2007, the North Suburban
Hazardous Materials Response Team (NSHM) responded to St. John the Baptist Church regarding a
mercury spill. A custodian moving a box un-knowingly spread mercury throughout the school. Crews
from the Fire Division and the NSHM screened 642 people for mercury contamination over the course of
two days and screened over 500 bags the following two days for mercury contamination. As a result of
the efforts of the school, county, state, and emergency personnel, contamination was contained to fewer
than 10 residences and 11 percent of the people and bags20. The City of White Bear Lake experienced an
Anhydrous Leak at the Kohler Mix (now KMS Dairy) plant in 2005.
Many of the hazardous materials incidents in the County are a household gas or carbon monoxide leak. In
the past five years, the Lake Johanna Fire Department responded to 200 hazmat calls for assistance,
Vadnais Heights Fire Departments has responded to 21 incidents, and the New Brighton Fire Department,
including the NSHM, has responded to 160 hazmat incidents. It should also be noted that anhydrous
ammonia is used for refrigeration in the area.
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Ramsey County is also at risk to transportation related hazardous materials incidents. This is directly
attributable to the presence of multiple highways (Interstate 35E, 35W, 94, 494, 694; U.S. Hwy 10, 52,
61;, MN Hwy 5, 13, 36, 51, 96, 120, 149, 156, 280) running through portions of the County as well as the
several railroads that carry materials through the County.
Vulnerability Assessment
Ramsey County averages approximately 90 hazardous materials spill occurring in any given year.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: With multiple highway system, all critical facilities have the
possibility of being affected by a hazardous materials incident.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a hazardous materials incident and no way to predict where
and when a hazardous materials incident will occur. People are vulnerable to hazardous materials
incidents through effects on transportation routes, establishment of shelters, etc.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are high should a hazardous materials
accident occur. Environmental concerns would be interruption of water supply and secondary events
such as fires and hazardous materials accidents (such as gas pipelines rupturing, rupture of hazardous
material containers at facilities, etc.). When spills do occur, whether inside or outside facilities or
along roadways, shutdowns, lost time, and expended man-hours are all factors mitigation planners
must take into account.
Damage Assessment
It is difficult to determine the damage to the environment associated with hazardous materials spills.
Ramsey County has no recorded instances of critical facilities and/or other property being damaged as a
result of hazardous materials spills.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to hazardous materials spills.
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Figure 4-5 Tier 2 Facilities
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Vulnerability
Hazardous Materials
Frequency of Occurrence Highly Likely
Warning Time None – Minimal
Geographic Extent Localized to Community-Wide
Potential Impact Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is vulnerable to both fixed location and transportation-related hazardous materials
spills. The highways (Interstate 35E, 35W, 94, 494, 694; U.S. Hwy 10, 52, 61; MN Hwy 5, 13, 36, 51, 96,
120, 149, 156, and 280) are most vulnerable to transportation-related spills. Fixed location spills are
possible in all areas of the County. Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security can
provide a list of the facilities located in the County.
Hazard Summary
Hazardous materials spills are a relatively common occurrence in Ramsey County. The volume of spills
experienced in the past dictates that mitigation measures be considered. The types of hazardous materials
passing through Ramsey County are many and varied. The presence of multiple highways with an
unknown quantity of hazardous materials traveling through the County on a daily basis poses a challenge
in the development of adequate mitigation measures.
4.4.4 Energy/Fuel Shortage
Hazard Identification
Recent tropical storm events in the past 20 years have identified the possibility of energy/fuel shortage for
Ramsey County. This is due to limited supplies coming into the area following an incident and therefore
causing fuel rations or the prioritization of fuel supply for both emergency services and residents of the
County. An energy/fuel shortage could also be due to damage to natural gas pipelines post-storm and the
need to shut down the pipelines for repairs.
Hazard Profile
There have been no energy/fuel shortages in the past in Ramsey County. However, in the last five years,
events have shown the potential is there for an interruption/shortage of fuel supply.
Vulnerability Assessment
The probability of energy/fuel shortage is minimal. The low probability of an incident suggests that the
potential for impacts is minimal. Based on historical records from the past 10 years, the probability of
future energy/fuel shortage occurring in Ramsey County and the planning area is considered low.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: All critical facilities are considered as having the possibility of being
affected by an energy/fuel shortage.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of an energy/fuel shortage incident and no way to predict where
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and when an energy/fuel shortage incident will occur. People are vulnerable to energy/fuel shortage
events through effects on transportation routes, pipelines being damage, etc.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low should an energy/fuel shortage
occur. Environmental concerns would be interruption of natural gas fuel supply and secondary
events such as fires and hazardous materials accidents (such as gas pipelines rupturing, rupture of
hazardous material containers at facilities, etc.). When spills do occur, whether inside or outside
facilities or along roadways, shutdowns, lost time, and expended man-hours are all factors mitigation
planners must take into account.
Damage Assessment
Interruption of fuel supply to the County would have a detrimental effect on the County. The magnitude
of the interruption and the long-term expectations of the incident would determine the impact on both
emergency services and residents of Ramsey County.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to energy/fuel shortage.
Vulnerability
Energy/Fuel Shortage
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent County-wide
Potential Impact Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is vulnerable to an energy/fuel shortage.
Hazard Summary
Energy/fuel shortages are an uncommon occurrence in Ramsey County. However, the potential for an
energy/fuel shortage in the County poses an interesting challenge in the development of adequate
mitigation measures.
4.4.5 Power Failure
Hazard Identification
A power outage is the loss of electricity supply to an area. Power failure can result from winter storms,
high winds, tornadoes, severe summer storms, energy shortages, damage to a power line or other part of
the distribution system, a short circuit, or the overloading of electricity mains. If lost entirely, a power
loss is referred to as a blackout. A brownout occurs when some power is retained but the voltage level is
below the minimum level specified for the system. Connexus Energy and Xcel Energy provide electricity
services to Ramsey County.
A power failure can last seconds, hours, and in some extreme cases days. Power failures are particularly
hazardous during winter months when they threaten the ability to heat a home or office, directly
impacting the health of its inhabitants. Extreme temperatures in summer months can be difficult to
manage if power outages impact air conditioning. Transportation routes are affected when traffic signals
are disrupted by power outages. Additionally, when power is restored surges can cause fires.
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Hazard Profile
Power outages occur frequently in the residential and business areas of Ramsey County. These outages
have been due to winter storms, severe summer storms, transformer outages, and flooding. A transformer
blast in August 2010 cut power to 11,000 residents.
Vulnerability Assessment
Ramsey County averages approximately 6 power failures every year.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: All critical facilities have the possibility of being affected by a power
failure.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of a power failure and no way to predict where and when a power
failure will occur.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are minimal should a power failure
occur.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to power failures.
Vulnerability
Power Failure
Frequency of Occurrence Highly Likely
Warning Time None
Geographic Extent Localized
Potential Impact Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is vulnerable to a power outage.
Hazard Summary
Power failure’s greatest threat is disrupting the daily operations of business and government. The
economic effects of an outage impact the entire community. Preparing for power outages includes storing
alternative electricity sources such as flashlights in the home and generators in office buildings.
4.4.6 Aircraft Accidents
Hazard Identification
Ramsey County is located in the flight pathway of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, Benson
Airport, the St. Paul Downtown Airport (Hulman Holman Field), and Anoka County-Blaine Airport,
making it vulnerable to the effects of aircraft accidents. Additionally, the Anoka-Blaine Airport and
Benson Airport are in operation for private aircraft. The Minnesota Army National Guard Aviation
operates out of Holman Field and the Air National Guard operates out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul
Airport.
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Hazard Profile
There have been no aircraft accidents in Ramsey County in recent history. However, the potential exists
due to the high volume of air traffic that goes in and out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
as well as additional air traffic from the Benson Airport, the St. Paul Downtown Airport (Hulman Field),
and Anoka County-Blaine Airport.
Vulnerability Assessment
The probability of an aircraft accident is minimal. The low probability of an incident suggests that the
potential for impact is minimal. Based on historical records from the past 10 years, the probability of an
aircraft accident occurring in Ramsey County and the planning area is considered low.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Property Risk/Vulnerability: It was determined that all critical facilities have the possibility of
being affected by an aircraft accident.
People Risk/Vulnerability: In evaluating vulnerability of the population in Ramsey County, it was
determined that risk/vulnerability includes the entire population of the County since there is no way
to determine the impact/magnitude of an aircraft accident incident and no way to predict where and
when an aircraft accident incident will occur. People are vulnerable to aircraft accident events due to
the location of the County to the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport as well as additional air
traffic from the Benson Airport, the St. Paul Downtown Airport (Hulman Field), and Anoka County-
Blaine Airport.
Environment Risk/Vulnerability: Risks to the environment are low should an aircraft accident
occur. Environmental concerns would be impact of the aircraft in or near a natural gas line and
secondary events such as fires and hazardous materials accidents (gas pipelines rupturing, rupture of
hazardous materials containers at facilities, etc.).
Damage Assessment
An aircraft accident in the County could have a detrimental effect. The magnitude of the accident and the
long-term effects of the incident would determine the impact on both emergency services and residents of
Ramsey County.
Land Use and Development Trends
Ramsey County currently has no land use or development trends related to aircraft accidents.
Vulnerability
Aircraft Accidents
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time None
Geographic Extent Localized
Potential Impact Minor to Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of Ramsey County is vulnerable to an aircraft accident.
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Hazard Summary
Aircraft accidents are an uncommon occurrence in Ramsey County. However, the potential for an aircraft
accident in the County poses a challenge in the development of adequate mitigation measures.
4.4.7 Critical Facilities and Infrastructure Loss
Hazard Identification
According to FEMA, critical facilities and infrastructure are those systems “whose incapacity or
destruction would have a debilitating impact on the defense or economic security of that community.”
These systems include the following seven general categories: fire and emergency services,
telecommunications infrastructure, hospitals, law enforcement, educational buildings, government
services, and public utilities.
Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security maintains a database for critical
facilities and infrastructure. Participating organizations provided the critical facilities and/or assets within
their communities. County Emergency Management identifies the structure value of all critical assets and
structures.
Hazard Profile
All facilities and infrastructure within Ramsey County are susceptible to natural and terrorist events.
Lightning and wind within the County can cause damage to facilities. The possibility of a fire within the
facilities could cause damage, as could flooding and hazardous materials incidents. Ramsey County
houses a number of facilities and infrastructure that should be highlighted. 40 percent of the state’s gross
domestic product passes through the Port of St. Paul. The Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant is
located in nearby Red Wing, MN, but an evacuation of the area would likely impact Ramsey County. In
addition, the County is highly reliant on the City of St. Paul’s Water Department for potable water. There
are few redundancies in the system.
Table 4-10
Ramsey County Critical Facility Summary
Critical Infrastructure Number of Critical Facilities
Fire Stations 34
Care Facilities 7
Law Enforcement Facilities 20
Educational Facilities 184
Totals 245
Requirement 44 CFR 201.6(c) (2) (ii)(A)(B)
The plan should describe vulnerability in terms of the types and numbers of existing and future
buildings, infrastructure, and critical facilities located in the identified hazard area. (B) An
estimate of the potential dollar losses to vulnerable structures identified in … this section and a
description of the methodology used to prepare the estimate.
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Assets Exposed to Hazard
All assets within the County are susceptible to being affected by natural or terrorist incident. Plans have
been developed to prevent terrorist events from impacting facilities and infrastructure. Natural events may
have some impact on facilities and infrastructure, but building codes have been developed to reduce the
damage to facilities. The table below details the critical facilities in the county, where they are located,
and the assessed loss should they be damaged or destroyed.
Table 4-10
Ramsey County Critical Facility Values
Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
Fire Stations
Maplewood Fire Dept Maplewood 1530 Co Rd C E $1,147,000
Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept Shoreview 3615 Victoria St $706,900
Little Canada Fire Station Little Canada 325 Little Canada Rd $1,533,100
White Bear Lake Fire Station
White Bear
Lake 2240 County Road E E $1,042,600
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 273 White Bear Ave N $1,479,900
Roseville Fire Station Roseville 2335 Dale St N $1,361,000
Falcon Heights Fire Dept Falcon Heights 2077 Larpenteur Ave W $3,044,000
Roseville Fire Station Roseville 2501 Fairview Ave N $2,230,200
Vadnais Heights Fire Station
Vadnais
Heights 3595 Arcade St N $4,809,700
Blaine, Sprg Lk Pk, Mounds View
Fire Dept
Spring Lake
Park 1710 Co Hwy 10 $1,807,900
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 1226 Payne Ave $521,700
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 505 Payne Ave $1,486,600
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 1624 Maryland Ave E $964,500
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 860 Ashland Ave $427,300
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 681 University Ave W $1,114,100
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 225 Front Ave $1,374,100
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 2179 University Ave W $670,400
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 111 Snelling Ave N $1,652,700
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 2530 Edgcumbe Rd $1,430,300
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 33 Cesar Chavez St $809,500
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 1038 Ross Ave $759,800
Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept Shoreview 5545 Lexington Ave N $1,339,100
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 1000 7th St W $10,228,100
North St Paul Fire Dept North St Paul 2400 Margaret St $7,036,400
White Bear Lake Fire Station
White Bear
Lake 4701 Hwy 61 $4,032,000
New Brighton Fire Dept New Brighton 785 Old Hwy 8 NW $5,676,500
Vadnais Heights Fire Station
Vadnais
Heights 687 County Road F E $0
Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept North Oaks 4676 Hodgson Rd $1,309,400
Roseville Fire Station Roseville 2701 Lexington Ave N $14,938,600
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 1926 Como Ave W $1,242,100
Maplewood Fire Dept Maplewood 1955 Clarence St $227,400
Maplewood Fire Dept Maplewood 1177 Century Ave N $1,329,700
Lake Johanna Volunteer Fire Dept Arden Hills 3246 New Brighton Rd $1,317,400
St Paul Fire Station St Paul 65 10th St E $0
City Halls
Lauderdale City Hall Lauderdale 1891 Walnut St $649,700
Little Canada City Hall Little Canada 515 Little Canada Rd $1,582,700
Falcon Heights City Hall Falcon Heights 2077 Larpenteur Ave W $3,044,000
North St Paul City Offices North St Paul 2400 Margaret St $222,200
Arden Hills City Hall Arden Hills 1245 Hwy 96 W $4,772,700
St Paul City Hall Annex St Paul 25 4th St W $5,641,700
St Paul City Hall St Paul 15 Kellogg Blvd W $27,341,700
White Bear Township Offices
White Bear
Township 1281 Hammond Rd $3,060,600
New Brighton City Hall New Brighton 803 Old Hwy 8 NW $2,256,800
White Bear Lake City Hall
White Bear
Lake 4701 Hwy 61 $3,277,000
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
Mounds View City Offices Mounds View 2401 Hwy 10 $9,888,700
Shoreview City Hall Shoreview 4600 Victoria St N $15,925,100
North Oaks City Office North Oaks 100 Village Center Dr $3,135,000
Gem Lake City Hall Gem Lake 4200 Otter Lake Rd $896,000
Maplewood City Hall Maplewood 1830 County Road B E $8,690,700
Vadnais Heights City Hall
Vadnais
Heights 800 County Road E E $4,394,000
Roseville City Hall Roseville 2660 Civic Center Dr $14,938,600
Law Enforcement
Maplewood Police Dept Maplewood 1830 County Road B E $6,443,800
St Paul Police Station - Substation St Paul 2431 7th St W $8,600,000
St Paul Police Station - Substation St Paul 179 Robie St E $72,800
St Paul Police Station - Substation St Paul 401 Robert St $71,984,300
North St Paul Police Dept North St Paul 2400 Margaret St $7,036,400
White Bear Lake Police Dept
White Bear
Lake 4700 Miller Ave $4,032,000
New Brighton Police Dept New Brighton 803 Old Highway 8 NW $5,676,500
St Paul Police Station - Storefront St Paul 1212 Prosperity Ave $0
Mounds View Police Dept Mounds View 2401 County Road 10 $9,888,700
Roseville Police Dept Roseville 2660 Civic Center Drive $14,938,600
St Paul Police Station - Substation St Paul 389 Hamline Ave N $6,914,700
St Paul Police Station - ACOP St Paul 1541 Timberlake Rd #G $40,600,000
St Paul Police Station - Patrol St Paul 367 Grove St $18,327,300
St Paul St Paul 1900 Rice St N $3,145,500
St Anthony Police Dept St Anthony 3301 Silver Lake Road NE $445,200
St Paul Police Station - Patrol St Paul 722 Payne Ave $2,981,200
St Paul Police Station - Storefront St. Paul 2105 1/2 Hudson Rd $23,500,000
St Paul Police Station - Substation St Paul 1820Edgcumbe Rd $26,785,100
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
Law Enforcement Center St Paul 425 Grove Street $56,868,300
Ramsey County Sheriff's Dept Arden Hills 1411 Paul Kirkwold Dr $22,418,200
Schools
HARBON MONTESSORI
NEW
BRIGHTON 2349 15th St NW $2,108,700
BRIMHALL ELEM ROSEVILLE 1744 County Road B W $10,554,700
LITTLE CANADA ELEM
LITTLE
CANADA 400 Eli Rd $16,568,700
MAPLEWOOD M.S. MAPLEWOOD 2410 Holloway Ave $2,532,600
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA H.S. N
CAMPUS
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 5040 Bald Eagle Ave $26,212,900
WBL AREA LEARNING CENTER
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 2449 Orchard $809,300
COWERN ELEM
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2131 Margaret N $5,013,700
WEBSTER ELEM
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2170 7th Ave E $5,582,300
NORMANDY PARK ED. CENTER
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 2482 County Rd F E $2,800,000
FAITH BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SAINT PAUL 1365 Westminster St $1,670,800
RICHARDSON ELEM
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2615 1st St N $5,658,300
ST ANNES ACADEMY
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 2445 County Rd E $1,505,400
CAPITAL CITY ADVENTIST
CHRISTIAN MAPLEWOOD 1220 McKnight Rd S $2,100,000
LINWOOD MONROE ARTS +
LINWOOD SAINT PAUL 1023 Osceola Ave $4,718,600
CARVER ELEM MAPLEWOOD 2680 Upper Afton Rd $9,487,000
FARNSWORTH MAGNET UPPER SAINT PAUL 1000 Walsh St $9,102,200
ST. MARKS SAINT PAUL 1983 Dayton Ave $1,078,7000
CHILDREN'S CTR MONTESSORI SAINT PAUL 1536 Minnehaha Ave W $749,100
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY
LEAP SAINT PAUL 631 Albert St N $7,647,900
LUBAVITCH YESHIVA SAINT PAUL 1554 MIDWAY PKWY $3,688,800
GALTIER MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1317 Charles Ave $5,104,000
JEAN LYLE CHILDREN'S CENTER SAINT PAUL 130 Howell st $4,155,700
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
CRETIN-DERHAM HALL H.S. SAINT PAUL 550 Albert St S $58,927,000
WILLOW LANE ELEM
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 3375 Willow Ave $7,278,300
ST. ROSE OF LIMA ROSEVILLE 2072 Hamline Ave N $9,620,400
EXPO MAGNET SAINT PAUL 540 Warwick St $16,722,600
GLADSTONE COMMUNITY
CENTER MAPLEWOOD 1945 Manton St $4,693,000
CENTRAL PARK ELEM ROSEVILLE 535 County Road B2 W $9,762,600
TURTLE LAKE ELEM SHOREVIEW 1141 County Rd I W $15,489,300
AREA LEARNING CENTER SHOREVIEW 2101 14th St NW $21,700
BEAVER LAKE ED CENTER MAPLEWOOD 1060 Sterling St N $6,886,100
EMMET D WILLIAMS ELEM SHOREVIEW 955 County Road D W $10,584,100
ST JEROME SCHOOL MAPLEWOOD 384 Roselawn E $8,084,200
NORTH HEIGHTS CHRISTIAN
ACADEMY ROSEVILLE 2701 Rice St N $6,805,800
THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY
SCHOOL SAINT PAUL 1863 Clear Ave E $8,476,400
HOPE KINDERGARTEN SAINT PAUL 1909 ivy ave e $2,359,900
PARKVIEW CENTER ELEM ROSEVILLE 701 County Road B W $2,200,1000
PAIDEA CHILD DEVELOPMENT MAPLEWOOD
$234,000
EDGEWOOD M.S.
MOUNDS
VIEW 5100 Edgewood Dr N $22,029,100
BELLAIRE SCHOOL
WHITE BEAR
TOWNSHIP 2450 County Road F E $7,712,800
HARMONY LEARNING CENTER MAPLEWOOD
$8,010,100
OAK GROVE SCHOOL NORTH OAKS 5100 Hodgson Rd $3,086,400
CHRIST LUTHERAN
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2475 17th Ave E $4,129,000
MATOSKA INTL IB WORLD
SCHOOL
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 2530 Spruce Pl $6,425,300
IRONDALE H.S.
NEW
BRIGHTON 2425 Long Lake Rd $51,319,500
CENTURY COLLEGE
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 3300 Century Ave N $52,965,800
BUSH MEMORIAL SCHOOL SAINT PAUL 180 Grotto St S $8,911,100
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
NOKOMIS MONTESSORI
MAGNET SAINT PAUL 985 Ruth St $5,987,400
ARLINGTON HOUSE SAINT PAUL 704 Larpenteur Ave E $366,200
FARNSWORTH MAGNET LOWER SAINT PAUL 1290 Arcade St $6,960,900
PHALEN LAKE HMONG STUDIES
MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1089 Cypress St $8,056,000
BRUCE F VENTO ELEM SAINT PAUL 409 Case Ave E $12,340,300
ST. PASCAL BAYLON ELEM SAINT PAUL 1770 E 3rd St $17,565,100
FROST LAKE MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1505 Hoyt Ave E $11,086,500
ST JOHNS LUTHERAN SAINT PAUL 765 Margaret St $3,781,400
AMERICAN INDIAN MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1075 3rd St E $3,891,400
WORLD CULTURES MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1075 3rd St E $3,891,400
ST THOMAS MORE SAINT PAUL 1065 Summit Ave $13,674,100
BARACK & MICHELLE OBAMA
ELEM SAINT PAUL 707 Holly Ave $18,445,500
EASTERN HEIGHTS ELEM SAINT PAUL 2001 Margaret St $7,521,800
ST AGNES SAINT PAUL 530 Lafond $11,480,100
HARDING H.S. SAINT PAUL 1540 6th St E $43,564,100
AREA LEARNING CENTER SAINT PAUL 494 Sibley St, 5th Floor $109,400
FOUR SEASONS A+ ELEM SAINT PAUL 318 Moore St $7,432,300
J.J. HILL MONTESSORI MAGNET SAINT PAUL 998 Selby Ave $18,970,000
MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS
MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1575 L'Orient St $9,164,200
AGAPE High School (ALC) SAINT PAUL 1919 University Ave W $6,703,100
HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SAINT PAUL 1550 Summit Ave $3,721,000
RIVERVIEW WEST SIDE ELEM SAINT PAUL 271 Belvidere St E $3,263,300
LINWOOD MONROE ARTS +
MONROE CAMPUS SAINT PAUL 810 Palace Ave $11,605,300
BATTLE CREEK
ENVIRONMENTAL MAGNET SAINT PAUL 60 Ruth St S $6,716,700
OPEN WORLD LEARNING
COMMUNITY SAINT PAUL 65 Kellogg Blvd E $9,000,000
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
CREATIVE ARTS H.S. SAINT PAUL 65 Kellogg Blvd E $9,000,000
TALMUD TORAH SAINT PAUL 768 Hamline Ave S $11,753,100
RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEM SAINT PAUL 348 Hamline Ave S $7,239,500
HANCOCK-HAMLINE ELEM SAINT PAUL 1599 Englewood Ave $6,840,200
MAC DONALD MONTESSORI SAINT PAUL 175 WESTERN AVE S $1,003,400
ADAMS ELEM SAINT PAUL 615 Chatsworth St S $5,654,900
CENTRAL H.S. SAINT PAUL 275 Lexington Pkwy N $34,572,800
GORDON PARKS H.S. SAINT PAUL 1212 University Ave $8,272,900
PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE SAINT PAUL 1041 Marion St $12,641,300
HAMLINE UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL 1536 Hewitt Ave $53,247,600
BUSH HIGHLAND SAINT PAUL 919 Lafond Ave $15,000,000
HUBBS LIFELONG LEARNING
CENTER SAINT PAUL 1030 University Ave $12,611,800
CENTRAL LUTHERAN SAINT PAUL 775 Lexington Pkwy N $3,714,200
CHRIST'S HOUSEHOLD OF
FAITH SAINT PAUL 355 Marshall Ave $3,427,000
CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL 275 Syndicate St N $54,684,400
FRIENDS SCHOOL OF MN SAINT PAUL 1365 Englewood Ave $2,950,900
BRIDGE VIEW SAINT PAUL 360 Colborne St $19,804,400
HORACE MANN ELEM SAINT PAUL 2001 Eleanor Ave $9,998,400
NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SAINT PAUL 1900 Stanford Ave $15,040,300
CHELSEA HEIGHTS ELEM SAINT PAUL 1557 Huron St $5,513,200
ST PAUL ACADEMY SAINT PAUL 1712 Randolph Ave $110,590,000
MAXFIELD MAGNET SAINT PAUL 380 Victoria St N $9,966,900
GROVELAND PARK ELEM SAINT PAUL 2045 St Clair Ave $13,002,000
HIGHLAND PARK M.S. SAINT PAUL 975 Snelling Ave S $39,402,500
HIGHLAND CATHOLIC SAINT PAUL 2017 Bohland Ave $7,930,000
ST MATTHEWS SAINT PAUL 497 Humboldt Ave $6,399,400
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
HIGHLAND PARK H.S. SAINT PAUL 1015 Snelling ave S $3,281,400
DAYTONS BLUFF ELEM SAINT PAUL 262 Bates Ave $10,876,300
HIGHLAND PARK ELEM SAINT PAUL 1700 Saunders Ave $6,681,000
HUMBOLDT SECONDARY
SCHOOL SAINT PAUL 30 Baker St E $26,233,400
L'ETOILE DU NORD FRENCH
IMMERSION SAINT PAUL 1363 Bush Ave $8,454,300
JOHNSON H.S. SAINT PAUL 1349 Arcade St $37,339,200
ST FRANCIS ST JAMES UNITED SAINT PAUL 426 Osceola Ave S $3,946,400
SUNNYSIDE ELEM
NEW
BRIGHTON 2070 Co Rd H $10,223,900
BENJAMIN E MAYS MAGNET SAINT PAUL 560 Concordia Ave $41,548,300
RONDO EDUCATION CENTER SAINT PAUL 560 Concordia Ave $41,548,300
CAPITOL HILL MAGNET SAINT PAUL 560 Concordia Ave $41,548,300
MUSEUM MAGNET SAINT PAUL 560 Concordia Ave $41,548,300
MATERNITY OF MARY ST.
ANDREW SAINT PAUL 592 Arlington Ave W $10,148,000
WASHINGTON TECHNOLOGY
MAGNET SAINT PAUL 1495 Rice St $69,995,600
JACKSON PREPARATORY
MAGNET SAINT PAUL 437 Edmund Ave $5,258,200
UNIVERSITY OF SAINT THOMAS SAINT PAUL 2115 Summit Ave $189,699,200
METRO STATE UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL
$33,336,400
ST PAUL MUSIC ACADEMY SAINT PAUL 27 Geranium Ave E $7,846,000
RIVEREAST ELEM &
SECONDARY SAINT PAUL 1845 Sheridan Ave $7,507,400
HILL MURRAY H.S. MAPLEWOOD 2625 Larpenteur Ave E $27,703,900
WM. MITCHELL COLLEGE OF
LAW SAINT PAUL 875 Summit Ave $2,1054,000
CHEROKEE HEIGHTS ELEM SAINT PAUL 694 Charlton St $5,200,400
HOLY SPIRIT SAINT PAUL 515 S Albert $14,548,500
PINEWOOD ELEM
MOUNDS
VIEW 5500 Quincy St $10,087,300
PIKE LAKE EDUCATION CENTER
NEW
BRIGHTON 2101 14th St NW $11,535,700
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
FALCON HEIGHTS ELEM
FALCON
HEIGHTS 1393 Garden Ave $8,587,900
LINCOLN ELEM
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 1961 6th St $6,533,000
CENTRAL MIDDLE
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 4855 Bloom Ave $15,556,000
ST JOHNS
NEW
BRIGHTON 845 2ND Ave NW $16,448,000
BIRCH LAKE ELEM
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 1616 Birch Lake Ave $5,308,400
SNAIL LAKE EDUCATION
CENTER SHOREVIEW 350 Hwy 96 W $10,924,800
EDGERTON ELEM MAPLEWOOD 1929 Edgerton St $15,294,800
LAKEAIRES ELEM
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 3963 VanDyke $5,799,300
CAPITOL VIEW LEARNING
CENTER
LITTLE
CANADA 70 County Rd B2 W $66,505,500
ST PETER PRIMARY
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2590 MARGARET ST N $0
MACALESTER COLLEGE SAINT PAUL 1600 Grand Ave $0
ST. MARY'S OF THE LAKE
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 4690 Bald Eagle Ave $6,999,000
CHIPPEWA M.S. NORTH OAKS 5000 Hodgson Rd $39,297,000
OTTER LAKE ELEM
WHITE BEAR
TOWNSHIP 1401 County Road H2 $21,710,100
HIGHVIEW J.H.S.
NEW
BRIGHTON 2300 7th St NW $18,425,800
BEL AIR ELEM
NEW
BRIGHTON 1800 5th St NW $10,466,400
OAK HILL MONTESSORI SHOREVIEW 4665 Hodgson Rd $3,200,800
MOUNDS VIEW H.S. ARDEN HILLS 1900 Lake Valentine Rd $43,928,000
VALENTINE HILLS ELEM ARDEN HILLS 1770 W Co Rd E2 $13,009,300
VADNAIS HEIGHTS ELEM
VADNAIS
HEIGHTS 3645 Centerville Rd $7,843,200
SUNRISE PARK M.S.
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 2399 Cedar Ave $15,553,300
ST. PIUS X
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 3878 Highland Ave $11,070,000
WHITE BEAR LAKE AREA H.S. S
CAMPUS
WHITE BEAR
LAKE 3551 Mcknight Rd N $30,338,200
JOHN GLENN MIDDLE MAPLEWOOD 1560 Co Rd B E $18,723,700
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
WEAVER ELEM MAPLEWOOD 2135 Birmingham St $7,518,900
NORTH H.S.
NORTH SAINT
PAUL 2416 11th Ave E $42,625,500
ST ODELIA SHOREVIEW 3495 Victoria St N $18,690,500
CONCORDIA ACADEMY ROSEVILLE 2400 Dale St N $10,894,700
ROSEVILLE H.S. ROSEVILLE 1240 County Road B2 W $43,674,500
MN WALDORF SCHOOL MAPLEWOOD 70 County Rd B E $4,521,200
ROSEVILLE M.S.
LITTLE
CANADA 15 County Road B2 E $35,428,200
ST ANTHONY PARK ELEM SAINT PAUL 2180 Knapp St $5,677,000
BROWN HOUSE SAINT PAUL 1471 Como Ave W $3,575,800
LUTHER SEMINARY SAINT PAUL 2481 Como Ave $11,617,400
COMO PARK H.S. SAINT PAUL 740 Rose Ave W $27,387,100
COMO PARK ELEM SAINT PAUL 780 Wheelock Pkwy W $14,319,400
WHEELOCK EARLY EDUCATION
CENTER SAINT PAUL 1521 Edgerton St $2,721,600
ISLAND LAKE ELEM SHOREVIEW 3555 Victoria N $10,156,700
ST JOHNS SCHOOL
LITTLE
CANADA 2621 McMenemy St $6,364,900
PRESENTATION OF THE
BLESSED VIRGIN MAPLEWOOD 1695 Kennard St $7,887,300
HAZEL PARK PREPARATORY
ACADEMY SAINT PAUL 1140 White Bear Ave $21,971,800
HIGHWOOD HILLS ELEM SAINT PAUL 2188 Londin Ln $11,854,800
RAMSEY J.H.S. SAINT PAUL 1700 Summit Ave $12,058,800
ST PAUL SEMINARY SAINT PAUL 2260 Summit Ave $168,427,100
SUMMIT SCHOOL SAINT PAUL 1150 Goodrich Ave $19,083,100
MURRAY J.H.S. SAINT PAUL 2200 Buford Ave $21,743,700
ST PAUL COLLEGE SAINT PAUL 235 Marshall Ave $78,251,000
CROSSROADS MONTESSORI SAINT PAUL 543 Front Ave $260,300
U OF MN - SAINT PAUL CAMPUS
FALCON
HEIGHTS
$714,420,500
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
LUBAVITCH CHEDER SAINT PAUL 1758 FORD PKWY $1,042,400
HARAMBEE ELEMENTARY MAPLEWOOD 30 County Rd B E $15,122,100
MOUNDS PARK ACADEMY MAPLEWOOD 2051 Larpenteur Ave E $44,477,400
GETHSEMANE LUTHERAN MAPLEWOOD 2410 Stillwater Rd $7,333,600
BETHEL UNIVERSITY ARDEN HILLS 3900 Bethel Dr $156,525,300
BATTLE CREEK M.S. SAINT PAUL 2121 Park Dr N $23,211,600
BOYS TOTEM TOWN SAINT PAUL 398 Totem Rd $15,498,900
JOHN A. JOHNSON
ACHIEVEMENT + ELEM SAINT PAUL 740 York Ave $0
SAINT CATHERINE UNIVERSITY SAINT PAUL 2004 Randolph Ave $217,377,800
AFSA H.S.
VADNAIS
HEIGHTS 100 Vadnais Blvd $7,177,700
FAMILY ACADEMY ROSEVILLE 3000 Hamline Ave N $255,900
NORTHWESTERN COLLEGE ARDEN HILLS 3003 Snelling Ave N $46,826,100
Hospitals
SAINT JOHNS NORTHEAST
HOSPITAL MAPLEWOOD
$7,600,000
BETHESDA LUTHERAN
HOSPITAL SAINT PAUL
$5,223,800
CHILDRENS HOSPITAL - SAINT
PAUL SAINT PAUL
$134,246,300
UNITED HOSPITAL SAINT PAUL
$134,246,300
SAINT JOSEPHS HOSPITAL SAINT PAUL
$133,130,800
GILLETTE CHILDRENS
HOSPITAL SAINT PAUL
$0
REGIONS HOSPITAL SAINT PAUL
$0
Libraries
White Bear Library
White Bear
Lake 4698 Clark Avenue $2,200,000
North St. Paul Library North St. Paul 2290 North First Street $359,600
Arlington Hills Library Saint Paul 1105 Greenbrier Street $650,500
Hayden Heights Library Saint Paul 1456 White Bear Avenue $2,345,500
Merriam Park Library Saint Paul 1831 Marshall Avenue $2,038,900
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Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
Rice Street Library Saint Paul 1011 Rice Street $2,341,500
West Seventh Library Saint Paul 265 Oneida Street $4,854,100
Rondo Community Outreach Saint Paul 461 Dale Street N $900,000
Central Library Saint Paul 90 Fourth Street W $11,437,800
Riverview Library Saint Paul 1 George Street E $688,600
Sun Ray Library Saint Paul 2105 Wilson Avenue $2,961,700
Roseville Library Roseville 2180 North Hamline Avenue $10,275,200
Dayton's Bluff Library Saint Paul 645 Seventh Street E $17,451,200
Moundsview Library Moundsview 2576 Highway 10 N.E. $2,136,100
New Brighton Library New Brighton 400 10th Street $10,986,400
Shoreview Library Shoreview 4570 North Victoria $6,037,600
Maplewood Library Maplewood 3025 Southlawn Drive $8,131,200
Hamline Midway Library Saint Paul 1558 Minnehaha Avenue W $685,900
Saint Anthony Park Library Saint Paul 2245 Como Avenue $2,437,500
Highland Park Library Saint Paul 1974 Ford Parkway $7,837,900
County Buildings
Ramsey County Care Center Maplewood 2000 White Bear Avenue $10,000,500
CHS - Family Service Center Maplewood 2001 North Van Dyke $2,118,900
Woodview Women's Detention
Facility Roseville 1771 North Kent Street $3,766,200
Gibb's Farm Museum Falcon Heights 2097 West Larpenteur Avenue $821,700
Suburban Courts Maplewood 2050 White Bear Avenue $397,300
Don Juneman Building (Public
Health Cntr) St. Paul 555 Cedar Street $2,302,900
Metro Square St. Paul 121 7th Place $7,000,000
Juvenile & Family Service Center St. Paul 25 West Seventh Street $25,140,900
Landmark Center St. Paul 75 West Fifth Street $5,072,400
Government Center West St. Paul 50 West Kellogg Boulevard $19,656,700
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Damage Assessment
Ramsey County has recorded instances of critical facilities and/or other property being damaged as a
result of natural events such as wind and rain. Recently, the Metrodome (located in Minneapolis) roof
collapsed due to large quantities of snow. There are no recorded instances of damage to critical facilities
or infrastructure from terrorist events.
Land Use and Development Trends
Future development throughout the County will take into consideration possible natural and terrorist
events.
Vulnerability
Critical Facilities and Infrastructure
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time None – More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent Localized to County-wide
Potential Impact Negligible to Major
Critical Facilities City Address Estimated Loss
(land and facility)
Courthouse/City Hall St. Paul 15 West Kellogg Boulevard $27,341,700
Adult Detention Center (vacated
2007) St. Paul 14 West Kellogg Boulevard $36,908,100
Government Center East St. Paul 160 East Kellogg Boulevard $11,712,000
Union Depot St. Paul 214 Fourth Street E $0
Correctional Facility Workhouse Maplewood 297 South Century Avenue $60,199,000
Sheriff Impound Lot/Water Patrol Little Canada 5 South Owasso Blvd $2,211,100
402 East University Building St. Paul 402 East University Avenue $46,000
Parks & Recreation Administration Maplewood 2015 North Van Dyke Avenue $9,995,300
Extension Services Building Maplewood 2020 White Bear Avenue $9,995,300
Ramsey County Medical
Examiner's Office St. Paul 300 East University Avenue $0
Law Enforcement Center/911
Center St. Paul 425 Grove Street $56,868,300
Patrol Station and Garage Arden Hills 1411 Paul Kirkwold Drive $22,418,200
Public Works Garage & Offices Shoreview 3377 North Rice Street $22,418,200
Boys Totem Town St. Paul 398/400 Totem Road $15,498,900
Lake Owasso Residence Shoreview 210 North Owasso Boulevard $8,465,800
Plato Office Building St Paul 90 Plato Blvd W $1,2778,900
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Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of the County is subject to events and therefore should be included in any prospective mitigation
projects.
Hazard Summary
Critical facilities in Ramsey County are susceptible to many hazards, including but not limited to flood;
wildfires; severe weather including tornadoes; terrorism; and energy shortages. The destruction of critical
facilities or outage of infrastructure can affect the entire community for a vast amount of time. Mitigating
against their loss is of the utmost importance for the continuing operational ability of the County.
4.4.8 Civil Disturbance
Hazard Identification
Any incident that disrupts a community where intervention is required to maintain public safety is a civil
disturbance. Examples include demonstrations, riots, strikes, public nuisances, and criminal activities.
Hazard Profile
Ramsey County includes the urban area of St. Paul. History shows that civil disturbances most often take
place in cities and are the result of socio-political issues or even the result of sporting events. There are
several large sporting arenas in the Twin Cities area and a win or significant loss may provide motivation
for a civil disturbance in the area. In the past, the County has experienced civil disturbances during
protests in the 1960s as well as during the 2008 Republican National Convention.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
All assets within the County are susceptible to being affected by a civil disturbance. Plans have been
developed to prevent these events from impacting facilities and infrastructure.
Damage Assessment
There are no recorded instances of damage to facilities as a result of civil disturbance.
Land Use and Development Trends
There are no land use and development trends related to civil disturbance.
Vulnerability
Civil Disturbance
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent Localized
Potential Impact Negligible to Moderate
Multijurisdictional Concerns
All of the County is subject to events and therefore should be included in any prospective mitigation
projects.
RISK AND VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT
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Hazard Summary
There are no civil disturbances on record in St. Paul or Ramsey County that have affected the population.
With several sporting arenas and the many socio-political demonstrations that may occur, the potential for
a civil disturbance is high.
4.4.9 Invasive Species
Hazard Identification
Invasive species are plants and animals that are not native to our region and are very aggressive growers
that can take over and change habitat. The control of invasive species is difficult and expensive.
Hazard Profile
Within Ramsey County, the main invasive species are European Buckthorn, Glossy Buckthorn, Garlic
Mustard, Reed Canarygrass, purple loosestrife, leafy spurge, spotted knapweed, smooth brome, and
earthworms. There are also many species that are found in adjacent states but currently are not in
Minnesota. Zebra mussels, Eurasian water milfoil, ruffe, and other invasive species pose a severe threat to
Minnesota waters and native aquatic plants and animals. These nonnative invaders also pose a threat to
water-based recreation, including fishing. Currently, these invasive species are living in relatively few
Minnesota lakes and rivers.
The control techniques of these species varies from mechanical and chemical to biological. Ramsey
County works with various state agencies to develop better techniques. The Department of Natural
Resources (DNR) tracks and develops programs to minimize the impacts and spread of invasive species.
The inclusion of invasive species in the HMP was recommended by residents of Ramsey County during
public meetings.
Assets Exposed to Hazard
Impacts of invasive species within Ramsey County are mainly localized to parks and wooded areas as
well as lakes, rivers, streams, and other bodies of water.
Damage Assessment
There are no recorded instances of damage to facilities as a result of invasive species.
Land Use and Development Trends
There are no land use and development trends related to invasive species.
Vulnerability
Invasive Species
Frequency of Occurrence Occasionally
Warning Time More than 12 hours
Geographic Extent Localized
Potential Impact Negligible to Moderate
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Multijurisdictional Concerns
Impacts of invasive species within Ramsey County are mainly localized to parks and wooded areas as
well as lakes, rivers, streams, and other bodies of water, but effects could continue to expand if not
mitigated.
Hazard Summary
There are a variety of invasive species that have been identified in Ramsey County and the State of
Minnesota. The county and state engage in programs and activities to reduce the spread and impact of
these invasive species.
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Section 5
HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
5.1 Previous Hazard Mitigation Accomplishments
In the previous Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, several action items were identified to
mitigate hazards in the community. The following activities have taken place in accordance with the
action steps listed:
Extreme Temperatures
The county worked with the Minnesota Department of Health to create a plan and public information
response for high temperatures.
ECHO has developed programs to educate about the health risks of extreme temperatures.
Get Ready Gopher programs to educate about the health risk of extreme temperatures to coincide with
Weather Awareness Weeks
The National Weather Service has warning programs in place to alert people of extreme temperatures.
Pandemic Influenza (formerly Disease Outbreak)
The county worked with St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health to improve plans to deal with
infectious disease outbreak, regardless of the cause. Plans are in place and being improved.
Precipitation / Flooding / Dam Failure
The County worked with the City of St. Paul and the Ramsey Washington Watershed District on
contingency plans for dam failure as the McKnight Road water retention facility. The dam is located
in Maplewood, but over flow only affects St. Paul.
To include warning of affected populations and road closures.
Drought
Public education and information coordinated with the regional water providers about water
conservation.
Severe Storms and Tornadoes
Improve the warning system so that it will include IPAWS.
Improve outdoor warning system so that it only sounds sirens in the warned area, rather then all of
Ramsey County.
Ensure that the Emergency Communications Center (Warning Point) has the technology and training
to effectively activate warning systems.
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (d) (3)
A local jurisdiction must review and revise its plan to reflect changes in development, progress in
local mitigation efforts, and changes in priorities, and resubmit if for approval within 5 years in order
to continue to be eligible for mitigation project grant funding.
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Power Loss
The City of North St. Paul has buried the “mains” that feed electricity into their service area.
Encourage new developments to use underground electrical wiring.
Xcel Energy has programs to educate people about proper use of heaters and generators.
All Utilities
Minnesota has a “One Call” service for any evacuation; educate home owners about its use.
Severe Winter Storms (Formerly Winter Storms)
Get Ready Gopher winter storm campaign completed in 2011.
5.2 Natural Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives
44 CFR Requirement
§201.6(c)(3) The plan shall include the following: A mitigation strategy that provides the
jurisdiction’s blueprint for reducing the potential losses identified in the risk
assessment, based on existing authorities, policies, programs, and resources,
and its ability to expand on and improve these existing tools.
§201.6(c)(3)(i) The hazard mitigation strategy shall include a description of mitigation goals
to reduce or avoid long-term vulnerabilities to the identified hazards.
§201.6(c)(3)(ii) The hazard mitigation strategy shall include a section that identifies and
analyzes a comprehensive range of specific mitigation actions and projects
being considered to reduce the effects of each hazard, with particular
emphasis on new and existing buildings and infrastructure. All plans approved
by FEMA after October 1, 2008, must also address the jurisdiction’s
participation in the NFIP and continued compliance with NFIP requirements,
as appropriate.
§201.6(c)(3)(iii) The hazard mitigation strategy shall include an action plan, describing how
the action identified in paragraph (c)(3)(ii) of this section will be prioritized,
implemented, and administered by the local jurisdiction. Prioritization shall
include a special emphasis on the extent to which benefits are maximized
according to a cost benefit review of the proposed projects and their
associated costs.
§201.6(c)(3)(iv) For multijurisdictional plans, there must be identifiable action items specific
to the jurisdiction requesting FEMA approval or credit of the plan.
§201.6(c)(4)(ii) The plan shall include a process by which local governments incorporate the
requirements of the mitigation plan into other planning mechanisms such as
comprehensive or capital improvements, when appropriate.
HAZARD MITIGATION GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
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The foundation of this plan is the identification of strategies through which Ramsey County implement
natural hazard mitigation goals, objectives, and actions. As identified in Section 4, the Multijurisdictional
Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has a clear understanding of the community’s hazards and risks.
The next step is to develop a mitigation strategy. The multijurisdictional hazard mitigation goals,
objectives, and actions are listed in this section are listed in order of priority. The methodology that was
used to determine the priority of projects was based on repetition of the incident, monetary loss,
anticipated costs, and the potential for loss of life. For each of the hazards identified in section, the
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has outlined goals and objectives as part of the
mitigation strategy. Mitigation actions for all the cities and townships within Ramsey County are
incorporated into Ramsey County’s goals, objectives, and actions. Individual jurisdictions adopt specific
goals and strategies based on the needs of the jurisdiction.
5.2.1 Flooding
Mitigation Goals. Mitigation strategies, which reduce the negative effects of flooding, must be
considered. Flooding issues that arise following the development of this plan should be addressed in a
timely manner with mitigation projects that address all aspects of the situation.
Range of Mitigation Options. The mitigation options to reduce the effects of flooding in Ramsey
County and within the cities and townships include continual updates of policies and procedures,
enhanced data collection, and efforts to reduce localized flooding.
Mitigation Strategies for Flooding:
Mitigation Goal #1 - Identify and map all structures located in the identified floodplain in Ramsey
County.
Mitigation Goal #2 - Ensure that all Ramsey County communities are enrolled in the National Flood
Insurance Program and that this information is identified in the plan.
Objective #1 - Identify all residential and commercial structures in the floodplain throughout
Ramsey County.
Objective #2 – Identify Ramsey County communities that are not currently enrolled in the National
Flood Insurance Program and work with them to complete enrollment.
Action Steps:
Review and update the FEMA flood maps for Ramsey County and its cities and townships so as to
accurately map the actual flood plain and identify structures, both residential and commercial, not
already on the FEMA maps.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources General funds, mitigation grants
Have sand bags available and manpower ready when a flood occurrence occurs in the cities and
townships located within Ramsey County.
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Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
Individual Cities
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012-2014
Funding Sources Individual cities general funds and Ramsey County general funds, FEMA
Conduct a comprehensive public education campaign on flooding, including updating the existing
Ger Ready Gopher video series (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U6KT11nrYKU).
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
Individual Cities
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Individual cities general funds and Ramsey County general funds, FEMA
Work with Ramsey County communities to ensure their enrollment in the National Flood Insurance
Program.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
Individual Cities (communities)
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Individual cities general funds and Ramsey County general funds
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Flooding events have affected all areas of Ramsey County. All of
the cities and townships in Ramsey County participate in flood mitigation activities. Ramsey County is
part of the National Flood Insurance Program. Ramsey County and the participating cities plan to
continue and encourage non-participating cities/townships to participate in the NFIP by developing and
implementing public awareness campaigns, further identification of critical infrastructure in floodplains,
promotion of storm water management plans and/or activities and continuation of updating of flood maps
for all of Ramsey County.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of
Ramsey County are informed of the hazards affecting them and about the mitigation efforts that taking
place to mitigate flooding situations.
5.2.2 Tornadoes
Mitigation Goals. The potential for significant damages to property, injuries, and/or deaths are often
associated with tornadoes. There is a need for advanced planning due to major consequences this type of
incident. There are several courses of action below that could increase the survival chances of vulnerable
populations while also reducing the overall damage to critical infrastructure.
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Range of Mitigation Options. The suggested mitigation options for tornadoes in Ramsey County
provide enhanced sheltering, advanced warning, and as well as options for more sustainable facilities.
Mitigation Strategy for Tornadoes:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of life and property due to tornadoes in Ramsey
County.
Mitigation Goal #2 - To develop policies and plans to handle reconstruction from wind and storm
damage.
Mitigation Goal #3 - To provide backup generators in identified critical facilities throughout
Ramsey County.
Objective #1 - To provide advanced severe weather warning and to protect the residents and their
property from the effects of tornadoes in Ramsey County.
Objective #2 - To provide safe rooms or community shelters needed for mobile home parks,
recreation/open areas.
Objective #3 – To provide safe rooms at all schools, including new and retrofit installations.
Objective #4 - To provide information on benefits of tie-down straps for mobile homes.
Objective #5 - To minimize the wait time for residents and business owners to get building permits
and inspections of construction activities.
Objective #6 - To provide automatic emergency power in identified critical facilities throughout
Ramsey County.
Action Steps:
Encourage retrofitting of existing and future public schools with special high wind resistant films for
doors and windows.
Responsible Organization School districts within Ramsey County
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012
Funding Sources General funds, FEMA grants
Identify facilities throughout Ramsey County that need backup generators to provide emergency
power in case of power outages due to tornadoes/storms.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012-2013
Funding Sources General funds and/or State and federal grants
Identify community areas (parks, recreation areas) and facilities (schools, government buildings) that
are vulnerable to tornadoes and provide tornado safe rooms to each area and facility.
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Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2013
Funding Sources General funds and/or State and federal grants, FEMA grants
Educate individual communities and county on tornado safety with open houses at local police,
sheriff, and fire departments. This would include the cities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights,
Gem Lake, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks,
North St. Paul, Roseville, Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, and
White Bear Lake.
Responsible Organization Individual cities, Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland
Security, and local law enforcement
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2013
Funding Sources Individual Cities General Funds and County General Funds, FEMA grants
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Tornadoes can affected all areas of Ramsey County. All of the
cities and townships in Ramsey County should be participants in tornado mitigation activities.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Steering
Committee has identified many public awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of Ramsey County
have advanced warning of the hazards affecting them and the about the mitigation efforts in place to
mitigate potential tornado situations.
5.2.3 Severe Summer Storms
Mitigation Goals. Thunderstorm winds and lightning has caused numerous injuries and deaths as well as
millions of dollars in property damage in Ramsey County over the past 45 years. There is a great need to
reduce the risk to lives and property due to this hazard. There are many similarities for mitigating
thunderstorm winds and tornadoes. This section identifies mitigation solutions to lightning events and
severe thunderstorms.
Range of Mitigation Options. Possible mitigation options for severe storms include early warning
devices and property protection systems. The early warning devices should allow residents to take shelter
before the storm approaches.
Mitigation Strategy for Thunderstorm Wind and Lightning:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the loss of life and property due to thunderstorm winds and
lightning in Ramsey County.
Objective #1 - To adequately warn and protect the people and property from the effects of
thunderstorm winds and lightning of Ramsey County.
Action Steps:
Equip all county and city recreation parks, fair grounds, as well as outdoor venue areas with
adequate early severe weather warning devices and lightning detection devices.
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Responsible Organization Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey County
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources Grants, general fund, FEMA grants
Update Get Ready Gopher public service announcement videos and provide them to local schools for
severe weather training.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey County
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources Grants, general fund, FEMA grants
Develop and distribute flyers by mail to citizens to promote and educate citizens on severe summer
storms issues to include the cities of Arden Hills, Blaine, Falcon Heights, Gem Lake, Lauderdale,
Little Canada, Maplewood, Mounds View, New Brighton, North Oaks, North St. Paul, Roseville,
Shoreview, St. Anthony, St. Paul, Spring Lake Park, Vadnais Heights, and White Bear Lake.
Responsible Organization Individual Cities and Ramsey County Emergency Management and
Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Individual Cities and Ramsey County Emergency Management and
Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2013
Funding Sources Individual cities general funds and county general funds, FEMA grants
Multijurisdictional Considerations. All of Ramsey County should be considered when developing
mitigation strategies related to thunderstorm winds and lightning. Thunderstorms with associated
lightning have caused significant damage in all areas of the County.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County public safety community is taking
an all hazards approach to community awareness programs. Thunderstorm winds and lightning events are
inclusive of this all hazards program. All jurisdictions have implemented NOAA weather radios in public
buildings, critical infrastructure, major businesses, nursing homes, and day care centers as a public
information strategy. Local fire departments have distributed severe weather information to bring
awareness of the potential of severe weather. All jurisdictions and the Ramsey County school districts
participate in the statewide tornado drill as an exercise each year.
5.2.4 Extreme Winter Storms
Mitigation Goals. Winter storms are a frequent occurrence in Ramsey County and have the potential to
cause extensive problems when they occur. Ramsey County and its cities and townships do have the
proper equipment to efficiently deal with snow and ice removal.
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Range of Mitigation Goals. The major mitigation need for Ramsey County in relation to winter storms is
to educate and prepare residents of our community for winter storms.
Mitigation Strategy for Winter Storms:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of lives and property due to winter storms in Ramsey
County.
Objective #1 - To educate and prepare the residents of Ramsey County for effects of winter storms.
Action Steps:
Conduct a public education outreach program on winter storms.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, Fire
Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012
Funding Sources General funds, FEMA grants
Update Get Ready Gopher public service announcement videos and provide them to local schools for
severe weather training.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Parks and Recreation Department, Ramsey County
Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources Grants, general fund, FEMA grants
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Winter storms have affected all areas of Ramsey County. All of the
cities and townships in Ramsey County should participate in winter storm mitigation and preparedness
activities.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and implemented many public awareness campaigns to
ensure that the citizens of Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the
mitigation efforts to reduce the severity of winter storm situations.
5.2.5 Wildfires
Mitigation Goals. Wildfires have affected Ramsey County during the last few years.
Range of Mitigation Goals. The main areas where mitigation projects are needed for wildfire conditions
include expanding and enhancing fire department response capabilities, enhancing the wildfire
equipment, as well as increasing the public awareness about wildfires.
Mitigation Strategy for Wildfires:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the effects of wildfires in Ramsey County.
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Objective #1 - Protect people and property from the effects of wildfires by ensuring an adequate
response capability in Ramsey County and educating communities in becoming members of the MN
Firewise Program and National Firewise Program.
Objective #2 - Provide public education to homeowners on the importance of proper fuel storage
techniques.
Action Steps:
Improve the process for distributing and tracking burn permits.
Responsible Organization Various Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources City and county general funds, FEMA
Work with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to develop state-level and
county-level burning regulations.
Responsible Organization Minnesota DNR, Ramsey County
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources City and county general funds, FEMA
Stricter enforcement of countywide outdoor burning regulations from May through October to
prevent wildland fires.
Responsible Organization Various Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources None
Provide public education on the appropriate distance for tree and shrub clearance around buildings to
prevent them from catching fire as a wildfire approaches.
Responsible Organization Various Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources None
Provide public education on proper fuel storage techniques.
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Responsible Organization Various Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources None
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Wildfires have affected all areas of Ramsey County. All of the
cities and townships in Ramsey County should participate in wildfire related mitigation activities.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Steering
Committee has identified and implemented public awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of
Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to reduce the
effects of potential wildfire situations. These include ordinances for the enforcement of outdoor burning
bans.
5.2.6 All-Hazards
Mitigation Goals. Ramsey County follows an all-hazards approach to community planning. There are
many mitigation projects, which can positively influence the outcomes of any natural disaster; these
projects are described in this section.
Range of Mitigation Goals. All-hazards mitigation goals cover a wide variety of areas. There is a great
need in Ramsey County for countywide National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident
Command System (ICS) training and planning for all-hazards in Ramsey County.
Mitigation Strategies for All Hazards:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of life and property due to all natural hazards in
Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #2 - To provide training to all department heads and staff in the Basic NIMS/ICS
courses.
Mitigation Goal #3 - To provide continuing education of NIMS/ICS to all emergency response
agencies in Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #4 - To provide education and training to all City Mayors and Councils on
emergency preparedness (Public Safety) within Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #5 - To ensure computer operations for city and county infrastructure.
Mitigation Goal #6 - To identify access alternatives for neighborhoods with single access points.
Mitigation Goal #7 - To develop and further enhance GIS throughout Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #8 - To improve disaster training for all volunteers.
Mitigation Goal #9 - Update notification and warning siren system in Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #10 - To effectively communicate emergency preparedness information to all
Ramsey County residents (including, non-English speaking, special needs populations, day cares,
etc.).
Objective #1 - To protect people and property from the effects of all potential hazards in Ramsey
County.
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Objective #2 - To provide understanding of unified command structure through NIMS/ICS training.
Objective #3 - Ensure all city and county officials understand their roles and responsibilities in the
County in the incident of an emergency.
Objective #4 - Conduct public meetings to educate all of Ramsey County citizens on safety and
emergency preparedness including those with special needs, non-English speaking, day cares, etc.
Objective #5 - Integrate GIS throughout all cities and townships and Ramsey County governments.
Objective #6 - Identify volunteers that should engage in disaster training and create an all hazards
training curriculum.
Objective #7 - Evaluate and update activation system and install new sirens throughout Ramsey
County and the cities and townships to include fair grounds and outdoor venue areas.
Action Steps:
Provide NIMS/ICS training to all incoming emergency response personnel throughout Ramsey
County.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security and Fire
Department Chiefs
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012
Funding Sources County and City General Funds
Work with local cable and radio providers to develop and broadcast public education on emergency
preparedness.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Information Systems, local Cable Company
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2014
Funding Sources County and City General Funds
Continue training of all emergency response personnel in Ramsey County on NIMS/ICS.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2017
Funding Sources General funds
Continue to adopt updates from the International Building Code. Any code revisions should be
consistent with the efforts undertaken by multi-community organizations of building department
staff.
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Responsible Organization Planning and Zoning Department
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Staff time
Train building department staff on natural hazards aspects of the International Building Code,
regulation of mobile home installation, and the County water management ordinance and its flood
protection, wetland protection, erosion and sediment control and best management practices
provisions.
Responsible Organization Individual Municipalities
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Staff time
Evaluate critical facilities for exposure to damage from all hazards, especially high impact hazards
affecting Ramsey County. Should major work be needed to protect a facility, and it can be shown that
the project would be cost-effective, funding assistance could be applied for from FEMA. New
facilities will be reviewed when they are permitted.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Risk Management Department
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Staff time
Identify volunteers that should engage in disaster training and develop an all-hazards disaster training
curriculum.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
Sheriff’s Office
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security,
Volunteer Agencies and Organizations
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources Staff time
Evaluate current needs and review Siren placement to ensure adequate coverage of outdoor
recreation areas. Acquire a new integrated activation system for sirens county-wide.
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Responsible Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–2017
Funding Sources County General Funds, FEMA
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Some of the above projects cross-jurisdictional boundaries. All
jurisdictions should be involved in the planning process.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified many public awareness campaigns to ensure that the
citizens of Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to
alleviate potential situations.
5.2.7 Pandemics/Epidemics
Mitigation Goals. Epidemic/pandemic events are identified as a natural hazard in Ramsey County. Since
the early 1800s, there have been epidemic/pandemic events that have occurred throughout Ramsey
County. Pandemics/epidemics are considered a threat to all residents and emergency response personnel
in Ramsey County.
Range of Mitigation Options. The identified mitigation strategies for pandemics/epidemics include
ensuring that responders are trained and equipped to effectively and efficiently respond to the incident
and working in partnership with residents in Ramsey County to plan an effective response strategy to
epidemic/pandemic incidents.
Mitigation Strategy for Pandemics/Epidemics Incidents:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To provide mass dispensing of medication and vaccines for all county citizens
and emergency response personnel in Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #2 - To provide accurate and prompt health communications with regard to
pandemics/epidemics in Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #3 – To provide accurate and prompt health communications with regard to
pandemics/epidemics to all Ramsey County residents.
Mitigation Goal #4 - To provide public health workforce readiness throughout Ramsey County.
Mitigation Goal #5 - To have personnel trained in epidemic/pandemic procedures throughout
Ramsey County.
Objective #1 - To plan, train, and exercise for biological terrorist events and infectious disease
outbreaks.
Objective #2 - To inform, educate, and empower citizens about specific health issues pertaining to
an epidemic/pandemic outbreak in Ramsey County.
Objective #3 – Develop strategies for ensuring outreach on public health topics to non-English
speaking (or other cultural boundaries) residents of Ramsey County.
Objective #4 - To monitor health status throughout Ramsey County.
Objective #5 - To ensure competent and trained public health staff and volunteers throughout
Ramsey County.
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Action Steps:
Update and improve policies and plans that support the health response to an epidemic/pandemic in
Ramsey County.
Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012
Funding Sources Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) grant
Continue to purchase supplies and equipment needed for an epidemic/pandemic incident in Ramsey
County.
Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012
Funding Sources CDC grant
Maintain 24/7 community partner contacts.
Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources CDC grant
Identify risks specific to public health, behavioral/mental health, and healthcare in Ramsey County
following an emergency incident.
Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources CDC Grant
Maintain the ability to communicate to all citizens (including non-English speaking and special
needs populations) through multiple channels the potential health hazards and the response needed
during an emergency.
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Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources CDC Grant
Continue to conduct staff training and participate in yearly exercises.
Responsible Organization City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public Health
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County
Time Line Ongoing
Funding Sources CDC Grant
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Epidemic/pandemic events have occurred throughout Ramsey
County through the years.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of
Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to alleviate
potential situations.
5.3 Technological Hazard Mitigation Goals and Objectives
Hazard materials release was identified in Section 4 as a potential risk to the community. The
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee has identified and will work toward
implementation of the following goals and objectives that will reduce Ramsey County’s vulnerability to
technological hazards.
5.3.1 Hazardous Materials Release
Mitigation Goals. A hazardous materials release is identified as a technological hazard in our
community. Historical trends suggest that there will be approximately one major hazardous material
incident in the County during any given year. This includes both fixed facility and transportation related
incidents.
Range of Mitigation Options. The identified mitigation strategies for hazardous materials include
ensuring that first responders are trained and equipped to effectively and efficiently respond to the
incident. Additionally, to work in partnership with industry to plan an effective response strategy to
hazardous materials incidents
Mitigation Strategy for Hazardous Materials Spills:
Mitigation Goal #1 - To minimize the losses of lives, property, and damage to the environment due
to hazardous materials spills in Ramsey County.
Goal #1 - To protect the people, property, and the environment from the effects of hazardous
materials spills in Ramsey County.
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Action Steps:
Conduct a hazardous materials exercise annually.
Responsible Organization All Emergency Response Agencies
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2013
Funding Sources Grants and private funding
Purchase additional hazardous materials response equipment necessary to sustain hazardous
materials response operations as well as for new chemicals entering the community.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources Grants and private funding
Educate private sector stakeholders on security strategies and safeguards for the containment of
hazardous materials at fixed facilities.
Responsible Organization Ramsey County Fire Departments
Coordinating Organization Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Time Line 2012–ongoing
Funding Sources Private funding
Multijurisdictional Considerations. Ramsey County is always susceptible to transportation accidents on
its state highway system. Ramsey County relies on outside resources to respond to hazardous materials
releases. The area fire departments in Ramsey County have individuals certified in various levels of
hazardous materials response.
Public Information and Awareness Strategies. The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee has identified public awareness campaigns to ensure that the citizens of
Ramsey County are kept abreast of the hazards affecting them and the mitigation efforts to alleviate
potential situations.
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Section 6
EXECUTING THE PLAN
6.1 Plan Implementation
The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee process was overseen by
the Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security department. The plan will then be
submitted to the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) for approval. The Ramsey County Board of Commissioners and all cities
and townships will formally adopt the plan by resolution in accordance with the Disaster Mitigation Act
of 2000.
Each jurisdiction participating in this plan is responsible for implementing specific mitigation actions as
prescribed in the mitigation strategies. In each mitigation strategy, every proposed action is assigned to a
specific local department or agency in order to assign responsibility and accountability and increase the
likelihood of subsequent implementation. This approach enables individual jurisdictions to update their
unique mitigation strategy as needed without altering the broader focus of the countywide plan. The
separate adoption of locally specific actions also ensures that each jurisdiction is not held responsible for
monitoring and implementing the actions of other jurisdictions involved in the planning process.
In addition to the assignment of a local lead department or agency, an implementation time period or a
specific implementation date has been assigned in order to assess whether actions are being implemented
in a timely fashion. As necessary, Ramsey County and its participating jurisdictions will seek outside
funding sources to implement mitigation projects in both the pre-disaster and post-disaster environments.
When applicable, potential funding sources have been identified for proposed actions listed in the
mitigation strategies.
6.2 Evaluation
All members of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee and the
emergency management director will be responsible for ensuring that the Ramsey County
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan is evaluated as required. The evaluation will include analyzing
current mitigation projects and evaluating success and reevaluating future mitigation needs and
prioritization based upon changes in needs and/or capabilities of Ramsey County.
The Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will reconvene annually
to ensure that projects are on track and to reevaluate the mitigation goals, objectives, and action steps. The
mitigation plan shall be viewed as an evolving, dynamic document.
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c) (4)(i)
[The plan maintenance process shall include a] section describing the method and schedule
of monitoring, evaluating, and updating the mitigation plan within a five-year cycle.
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6.3 Multijurisdictional Strategy and Considerations
The Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director will lead activities for
mitigation planning countywide. All cities and townships within the County are participating in this
process through active involvement on the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee.
6.4 Plan Update
The Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 requires that the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan be
updated at least once every five years. The Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland
Security Director will be responsible for ensuring that this requirement is met. The Ramsey County
Emergency Management and Homeland Security Director and the Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Planning Committee will annually review the plan for needed updates. The Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee will be involved in this process to ensure all jurisdictions provide input
into the planning process. The public will be invited to participate in this process through public hearings.
6.5 Plan Maintenance
It is the intention of all documented plan participants to formally adopt the Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Plan after each maintenance revision. Once all participants adopt the changes, the revised plan
will be submitted to the Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management and FEMA. The
plan will be revised and maintained as required under the guidance of the Multijurisdictional Hazard
Mitigation Planning Committee and formally adopted by the Board of Commissioners after each revision.
Public participation will be sought throughout the implementation, evaluation, and maintenance of the
hazard mitigation plan. This participation will be sought in a multitude of ways, including but not limited
to periodic presentations on the plan’s progress to elected officials, schools, or other community
groups; annual questionnaires or surveys; public meetings; and postings on social media and
interactive websites.
6.6 Incorporation into Existing Planning Mechanisms
It will be the responsibility of each participating jurisdiction to determine additional implementation
procedures when appropriate. This includes integrating the requirements of the Ramsey County
Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan into other local planning documents, processes, or
mechanisms such as the following:
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c) (4)(iii)
The plan maintenance process shall include a discussion on how the community will continue public
participation in the plan maintenance process.
44 CFR Requirement 201.6 (c) (5)
The plan shall include documentation that the plan has been formally adopted by the governing body
of the jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan (e.g., City Council, County commissioner, Tribal
Council). For multi-jurisdictional plans, each jurisdiction requesting approval of the plan must
document that it has been formally adopted.
EXECUTING THE PLAN
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Comprehensive plans
Strategic plans
Capital improvement plans
Growth management plans
Ordinances, resolutions, and regulations
Continuity of operations plans
Opportunities to integrate the requirements of this plan into other local planning mechanisms will
continue to be identified through future meetings of the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee and
through the five-year review process as required by FEMA.
The primary means for integrating mitigation strategies into other local planning mechanisms will be
through the revision, update, and implementation of each jurisdiction’s individual plans that require
specific planning and administrative tasks (for example, plan amendments, ordinance revisions, capital
improvement projects, etc.).
The members of the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee will remain charged with ensuring that the
goals and strategies of new and updated local planning documents for their jurisdictions or agencies are
consistent with the goals and actions of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
and will not contribute to increased hazard vulnerability in Ramsey County or its participating
municipalities
During the planning process for new and updated local planning documents, such as a comprehensive
plan, capital improvements plan, or emergency management plan, Ramsey County will provide a copy of
the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan to the appropriate parties and recommend
that all goals and strategies of new and updated local planning documents are consistent with and support
the goals of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan and will not contribute to
increased hazards in the affected jurisdiction(s).
Although it is recognized that there are many possible benefits to integrating components of this plan into
other local planning mechanisms, the development and maintenance of this stand-alone hazard mitigation
plan is deemed by the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee to be the most effective
and appropriate method to ensure implementation of local hazard mitigation actions at this time.
All organizations will incorporate the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan into
existing plans in an effort to mitigate the impact of future disasters.
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Section 7
SUMMARY
7.1 Conclusion
Through the development of this plan, Ramsey County has developed a thorough hazard history, an
inventory of critical facilities, and an updated contact list for emergency contacts at critical facilities. This
data, when used in conjunction with the updated information about hazard threats and vulnerabilities, will
prove to be invaluable to the County and its cities and townships.
Natural and technological hazards have been identified countywide. Possible mitigation projects that
would reduce the risk of lives and property due to the identified threats have been compiled and
prioritized.
The creation of the Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Planning Steering Committee
has brought together stakeholders from communities and organizations into one planning team. This
group has been able to work together effectively and efficiently to produce this document and establish a
greater awareness of our risks and our mitigation strategies.
This plan will continue to evolve as necessary to properly represent the threats and vulnerabilities
affecting Ramsey County.
Continued public participation is encouraged and will be continued through the ongoing
multijurisdictional hazard mitigation process.
7.2 References
Publications
FEMA Pre-Disaster Mitigation How-to-Guides #1, 2, 3, 7
Minnesota Emergency Management Supplements to FEMA Pre-Disaster How-to-Guides
Ramsey County Emergency Operations Plan
Web Sites
FEMA (www.fema.gov)
Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (www.hsem.state.mn.us)
Ramsey County (www.co.Ramsey.mn.us)
National Climatic Data Center (www.ncdc.noaa.gov)
National Weather Service (www.srh.noaa.gov/ffc/default.html)
Other Sources
American Red Cross
Ramsey County
Minnesota Forestry Commission
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources
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National Weather Service Peachtree City
U.S. Geological Survey
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Appendix A
STORM DATA FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS 21
When does data become available?
Due to the amount of time it takes to collect, validate, and enter post Storm Data information, the
National Climatic Data Center (NCDC) regularly receives Storm Data from the National Weather Service
(NWS) approximately 60-90 days after the end of the data month.
The NWS has 60 days to submit their data files to the NWS Headquarters in Silver Spring, MD. The
NWS Headquarters (NWSHQ) then collects all of the data files from the 124 NWS Forecast Offices
(NWSFO). The NWSHQ then uses several algorithms to prepare the Storm Data product into the
integrated database. The NCDC receives a copy of this database approximately 75-90 days after the end
of the month. A publication and archive are produced and the Storm Events Database is then updated
within 90-120 days after the end of the month
Where does the data come from?
NCDC receives Storm Data from the National Weather Service. The National Weather service receives
their information from a variety of sources, which include but are not limited to county, state and federal
emergency management officials, local law enforcement officials, skywarn spotters, NWS damage
surveys, newspaper clipping services, the insurance industry, and the general public.
How accurate is the data?
Storm Data Disclaimer:
Storm Data is an official publication of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)
that documents the occurrence of storms and other significant weather phenomena having sufficient
intensity to cause loss of life, injuries, significant property damage, and/or disruption to commerce. In
addition, it is a partial record of other significant meteorological events, such as record maximum or
minimum temperatures or precipitation that occurs in connection with another event. Some information
appearing in Storm Data may be provided by or gathered from sources outside the National Weather
Service (NWS), such as the media, law enforcement and/or other government agencies, private
companies, individuals, etc. An effort is made to use the best available information but because of time
and resource constraints, information from these sources may be unverified by the NWS. Therefore, when
using information from Storm Data, customers should be cautious as the NWS does not guarantee the
accuracy or validity of the information. Further, when it is apparent information appearing in Storm Data
originated from a source outside the NWS (frequently credit is provided), Storm Data customers requiring
additional information should contact that source directly. In most cases, NWS employees will not have
the knowledge to respond to such requests. In cases of legal proceedings, Federal regulations generally
prohibit NWS employees from appearing as witnesses in litigation not involving the United States.
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How are the latitude and longitudes determined?
Storm data is entered into the database as a distance in miles and a direction on 16-point compass scale
from a known location, usually a town or city. Example: 4.5 miles ESE Atlanta. The NWS uses a
database of over 106,000 cities and towns including their latitudes and longitudes. Using an algorithm,
the location 4.5 miles ESE of Atlanta can be derived from the known latitude and longitude of Atlanta.
These latitude and longitude pairs are generated by the NWS and populated into the database. The latitude
and longitude are in DMS (degrees, minutes, and seconds) format.
How are the damage amounts determined?
The National Weather Service makes a best guess using all available data at the time of the publication.
The damage amounts are received from a variety of sources, including those listed above in the Data
Sources section. Property and Crop damage should be considered as a broad estimate.
Why is there no lightning strike information?
At this time, the only lightning data contained within Storm Data are lightning events that result in
fatality, injury, and/or property and crop damage. These events are reported to the NWS for inclusion into
the Storm Events Database. If you need information on lightning strikes that do not result in this criteria,
you can obtain the lightning strike data from Vaisala here: Vaisala Lightning Strike Data
How are tornadoes counted?
Tornadoes may contain multiple segments. A tornado that crosses a county line or state line is considered
a separate segment. In addition, a tornado that lifts off the ground for less that 5 minutes or 2.5 miles is
considered a separate segment. If the tornado lifts off the ground for greater than 5 minutes or 2.5 miles, it
is considered a separate tornado. Tornadoes reported in Storm Data and the Storm Events Database are in
segments. For official tornado counts by state, please use the Annual Summaries, found here: NCDC
Annual Summaries or use the monthly counts at the Storms Prediction Center here: Storms Prediction
Center Tornado Data
Other information:
Fatality Codes:
For events that include a fatality, there is a code containing the gender, age and fatality location
at the end of the event narrative.
1st letter: Gender (M/F)
2nd numbers: Age
3rd letters: Fatality location (see table below)
Example: M51IW Male, 51 years of age, fatality occurred In Water.
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More Notes
An Episode is an entire storm system and can contain many different types of events.
An Event is an individual type of storm event. (Thunderstorm Wind, Hail, Tornado, and Flood
are events)
When listing wind speed values under Magnitude, Ex. 81 kts., the value listed is can be either
estimated by damage caused, or measured by official NWS approved calibrated anemometers. 1
kt. = 1.152 mph.
When listing hail size under Magnitude, ex. 2.25 in, the hail size is given in inches and
hundredths of inches. These values are assigned a size in inches from their appearance.
Approximate hail size
Appearance Approximate size in inches
Pea 0.25 - 0.50 inch
Penny 0.75 inch
Nickel 0.88 inch
Fatality Location Abbreviations:
Code Location
BF Ball Field
BO Boating
BU Business
CA Camping
EQ Heavy Equipment/Construction
GF Golfing
IW In Water
LS Long Span Roof
MH Mobile Home
PH Permanent Home
OT Other
OU Outside/Open Areas
SC School
TE Telephone
UT Under Tree
VE Vehicle
List of Acronyms:
WCM - Warning Coordination Meteorologist
NWS - National Weather Service
NOAA- National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration
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Approximate hail size
Appearance Approximate size in inches
Quarter 1.00 inch
Half dollar 1.25 inch
Walnut/Ping
Pong 1.50 inch
Golf ball 1.75 inch
Hen Egg 2.00 inch
Tennis Ball 2.50 inch
Baseball 2.75 inch
Tea Cup 3.00 inch
Grapefruit 4.00 inch
Softball 4.50 inch
When listing property and crop damage, the figures indicated are the best guess made by the NWS from
the available sources of information at the time of the printing.
The fatalities, injuries, and damage amounts appearing in tropical cyclone events are attributed only to
wind damage experienced in the coastal counties/parishes listed. Other tropical cyclone related events
such as tornadoes and flooding are listed within their separate event types.
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Appendix B
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE ROSTERS, MEETING
MINUTES, AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan Project
Kickoff Meeting/Public Meeting #1 Summary
November 10, 2011
Purpose
The purpose of the two meetings were to introduce Ramsey County stakeholders to the hazard
mitigation planning process. The meetings, held in the afternoon and evening, also gave
stakeholders an opportunity to discuss their involvement in the project, the phases of the project,
and the time line for each phase.
Meeting Attendees – 1:00 p.m.
Name Organization Phone E-mail
Baughman, Mel
Falcon Heights Community
Emergency Response Team
(CERT)
651-645-9409 baughman@umn.edu
Crump, Harry Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Office (RCSO)-Chaplain 763-443-7407 hseymourcrump@gmail.com
Duzan, Mike Chaska Police Department 952-448-4200 mduzan@chaskamn.com
Fox, Brent
Ramsey County Emergency
Management and Homeland
Security (RCEMHS) Volunteer
651-491-0101 brentfox@hotmail.com
Freed, Judd RCEMHS 651-266-1020 judd.freed@co.ramsey.mn.us
Hasty, Drew Salvation Army 651-895-5430 drew_hasty@usc.salvationarmy.org
Hughes, Bill Ramsey County 651-266-1016 william.hughes@co.ramsey.mn.us
Kumlin-Diers,
Karma RCEMHS 651-266-1013 karma.kumlin-diers@co.ramsey.mn.us
Mann, Tamala
Science Applications
International Corporation
(SAIC)
260-729-7589 tamala.g.mann@saic.com
Michaud, Ed Triad Volunteers 651-429-1891 edmichaud@aol.com
O’Leary, Barbara Falcon Heights 651-645-6196 olearydum@aol.com
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Name Organization Phone E-mail
O’Leary, Terrance Falcon Heights 651-645-6196 olearydum@aol.com
Rosard, Lorne Roseville Police Department 651-792-7211 NA
Meeting Attendees – 6:00 p.m.
Name Organization Phone E-mail
Andre, Veryl CERT 651-645-2976 veryl.andre@gmail.com
Dunk, Tara Dr. CERT 651-283-6736 jlddc@aol.com
Foster, Ann RCEMHS NA annfoster449@msn.com
Freed, Judd RCEMHS 651-266-1020 judd.freed@co.ramsey.mn.us
Hughes, Bill Ramsey County 651-266-1016 william.hughes@co.ramsey.mn.us
Johnson, Randy W. White Bear 651-429-8553 rjohnson@whitebearlake.org
Lund, Howard RCEMHS NA howard.lund@rcemhs.org
Mann, Tamala SAIC 260-729-7589 tamala.g.mann@saic.com
Rosard, Lorne Roseville Police Department 651-792-7211 NA
Host: Judd Freed and William Hughes, RCEMHS
Consultant: Tami Mann, SAIC
Handouts: Agenda and presentation slides
Overview of Activities
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mr. Judd Freed of Ramsey County opened the meeting by discussing the previous mitigation
planning effort that took place in 2004–2005 and the importance of each jurisdiction’s and the
public’s participation in the process. He then introduced Ms. Tami Mann of SAIC.
Ms. Mann presented a high-level summary of the hazard mitigation planning project. Below is a
summary of the key discussion points in the presentation. The full presentation is available
through RRCEMHS.
PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Hazard mitigation planning is required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. It guides post-
disaster recovery, engages multiple community stakeholders, promotes public participation,
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evaluates hazards and risks, builds support for mitigation activities, helps educate community
officials, and develops more effective community policies. In the future, federal funding for
mitigation projects will be contingent upon having a hazard mitigation plan (HMP) or being in
the process of developing one.
The benefits of an HMP include reducing vulnerability to future hazards, saving lives and
property, gaining disaster funding, maintaining economic stability, and expediting the recovery
period.
APPROACH TO HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
SAIC’s approach to hazard mitigation planning complies with industry standards and includes
four phases.
The first phase of hazard mitigation planning involves initiating the planning project and
organizing resources. A kickoff meeting with the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee will
occur and data collection will begin. The first site visit and public meeting will also occur during
this phase. SAIC will provide public meeting minutes to the project sponsor.
The second phase involves identifying hazards and gathering preliminary risk assessment results.
This includes updating the current base list of hazards, gathering information about those
hazards, and conducting an updated risk assessment. Additionally, the second phase involves
drafting a findings report through a risk assessment and consequence analysis. Mitigation
strategies will also be developed. Ms. Mann reviewed specific objectives and provided examples
of mitigation strategies. In addition to drafting the mitigation strategies and actions, the second
site visit and public meeting will be conducted during this phase. SAIC will be provide public
meeting minutes to the project sponsor.
The draft updated HMP will be completed during the third phase. This phase includes submitting
draft updated plans to Ramsey County, the Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and
Emergency Management (MDHSEMA), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency
(FEMA) officials for review.
The fourth phase of the project includes presenting the final updated HMP to the public through
the third public meeting. SAIC will provide public meeting minutes to the project sponsor.
Following the four phases, the updated HMP will be presented to the County for adoption and
county personnel can begin working towards achieving the plan’s goals and strategies. Plan
maintenance, including identifying the plan’s successes and areas for improvement, will be an
ongoing process.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION
An attendee pointed out that the updated HMP should include information regarding Ramsey
County being in the ingestion pathway of area nuclear power plant.
Although terrorism is identified in the current HMP, attendees pointed out that the updated HMP
should specifically note the potential for and consequences of cyberterrorism.
PROJECT TIME LINE
Ms. Mann reviewed the project time line with the group.
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Project Deliverables/Tasks Target Completion Date
Project Planning Call October 11, 2011
Work Plan October 14, 2011
Kickoff Meeting/Public Meeting #1 November 10, 2011
Minutes from Kickoff Meeting/Public Meeting #1 November 17, 2011
Survey Forms as Required November 17, 2011
Draft Updated Hazard Identification and Profiles December 27, 2011
Draft Updated Risk Assessment December 27, 2011
Final Updated Hazard Identification and Profiles January 10, 2012
Final Updated Risk Assessment January 10, 2012
Public Meeting #2 January 10, 2012
Minutes from Public Meeting #2 January 17, 2012
Draft Updated HMP January 30, 2012
Ramsey County Review Period January 30–February 10, 2012
Draft Updated HMP with Changes Required from Ramsey County Reviews for
Submittal to MDHSEMA and FEMA for Official Review February 20, 2012
State Review Period Estimate: February 20, 2012–
March 16, 2012
FEMA Review Period Estimate: March 26 – April 20,
2012
Final Draft Updated HMP Based on MDHSEMA and FEMA Recommendations May 3, 2012
Public Meeting #3 May 3, 2012
Minutes from Public Meeting #3 May 10, 2012
Project Closeout May 15, 2012
ACTION ITEMS/ASSIGNMENTS
• SAIC will begin contacting Ramsey County personnel and jurisdictions within Ramsey
County through mid-December to verify data.
• Ramsey County will provide a kickoff meeting summary to stakeholders as requested.
• Ramsey County will post iterative drafts of the HMP and supporting documents on its
website for review and comment.
NEXT MEETING
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
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On January 10, RCEMHS will host hazard mitigation planning update meetings that are open to
the public. The same agenda will be used so citizens may attend either session. The sessions are
tentatively scheduled for 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at the Roseville City Hall, 2660 Civic Center
Drive Roseville, Minnesota. No RSVP needed. Walk in registration begins 15 minutes prior to
start time.
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Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan Project
Public Meeting #2 Summary
January 10, 2012
Purpose
The purpose of the two meetings were to review the hazard mitigation planning process and
elicit public input on the Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP). The meetings, held in
the afternoon and evening, also gave stakeholders an opportunity to discuss hazards faced by the
Ramsey County community and potential mitigation strategies for those hazards.
Meeting Attendees – 3:30 p.m.
Name Organization Phone E-mail
Baughman, Mel
Falcon Heights Community
Emergency Response Team
(CERT)
651-645-9409 baughman@umn.edu
Foster, Ann
Ramsey County Emergency
Management and Homeland
Security (RCEMHS)
612-267-0612 annfoster449@msn.com
Fox, Brent RCEMHS Volunteer 651-491-0101 brentfox@hotmail.com
Freed, Judd RCEMHS 651-266-1020 judd.freed@co.ramsey.mn.us
Habib, Tamara
Science Applications
International Corporation
(SAIC)
312-848-4318 tamara.a.habib@saic.com
Hughes, Bill Ramsey County 651-266-1016 william.hughes@co.ramsey.mn.us
Jacobs, Philip Public 651-699-5464 jaco0253@umn.edu
Kelzenberg, Ryan Anoka County Emergency
Management 612-418-0825 ryanokelzenberg@co.anoka.mn.us
Mann, Tamala SAIC 260-729-7589 tamala.g.mann@saic.com
Miller, Tom St. Paul Emergency
Management 651-266-5504 tom.miller@ci.stpaul.mn.us
Nelson, Jen
Minnesota State Homeland
Security and Emergency
Management
651-201-7427 jennifer.e.nelson@state.mn.us
O’Neill, Deb Ramsey County Sheriff’s
Department 651-227-5140 doneillde@q.com
Winkleblack,
Heather
St. Paul Emergency
Management 651-266-5491 heather.winkleblack@ci.stpaul.mn.us
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Meeting Attendees – 6:00 p.m.
Name Organization Phone E-mail
Carlyle, Josh RCEMHS 651-644-4239 joshua.carlyle@rcemhs.com
Freed, Judd RCEMHS 651-266-1020 judd.freed@co.ramsey.mn.us
Grove, Roxanne City of Lauderdale 612-597-7974 barbara.v.grove@healthpartners.com
Habib, Tamara SAIC 312-848-4318 tamara.a.habib@saic.com
Hughes, Bill Ramsey County 651-266-1016 william.hughes@co.ramsey.mn.us
Lund, Howard RCEMHS 655-262-3995 howard.lund@rcemhs.org
Mann, Tamala SAIC 260-729-7589 tamala.g.mann@saic.com
Scott, Tom EM City of Blaine 763-785-6182 tscott@ci.blaine.mn.us
Host: William Hughes, RCEMHS
Consultants: Tamara Habib, SAIC; Tami Mann, SAIC
Handouts: Agenda and presentation slides
Overview of Activities
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mr. William Hughes of Ramsey County opened the meeting by discussing the efforts that have
occurred since the initial kickoff meeting on January 10, 2011, and restating the importance of
each jurisdiction’s and the public’s participation in the process. He then introduced Ms. Tami
Mann and Ms. Tamara Habib of SAIC.
Ms. Habib presented a high-level summary of hazard mitigation planning. Below is a summary
of the key discussion points in the presentation. The full presentation is available through
RCEMHS.
PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Hazard mitigation planning is required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. It guides post-
disaster recovery, engages multiple community stakeholders, promotes public participation,
evaluates hazards and risks, builds support for mitigation activities, helps educate community
officials, and develops more effective community policies. In the future, federal funding for
mitigation projects will be contingent upon having an HMP or being in the process of developing
one.
The benefits of an HMP include reducing vulnerability to future hazards, saving lives and
property, gaining disaster funding, maintaining economic stability, and expediting the recovery
period.
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PLANNING PROCESS
The original HMP was developed in 2006. The plan update process began in August 2011 with
the reestablishment of the Hazard Mitigation Planning Committee (HMPC).
Ms. Habib discussed the HMPC’s goals and objectives:
Actively involve and gain support from all city and township governments and Ramsey
County for the mitigation of disasters in the community.
Prioritize identified mitigation projects.
Seek and implement any grant funding for the mitigation of disasters in Ramsey County and
its cities and townships.
Monitor, evaluate, and update the progress of the HMP as needed.
Form partnerships among local, state, and federal agencies to make Ramsey County more
resistant to the effects of disasters.
ADDITIONAL DISCUSSION
An attendee pointed out that climate change should be incorporated into the HMP, using the
current warm temperatures as an example.
It was pointed out that we need to add Benson Airport to the discussion regarding hazards as a
result of air traffic in the area.
Reviewing the electricity providers in Ramsey County, attendees stated that the City of North
Saint Paul provides its own electricity and Conexus is responsible for the northern portion of the
County. Xcel is a major electricity provider.
Xcel Energy and CenterPointe provide natural gas services to parts of Ramsey County.
St. Paul has transfer stations and collection sites, but no landfills.
Attendees suggested the Port of St. Paul be added as a critical infrastructure asset in the HMP.
Forty percent of Minnesota gross domestic product is brought through the Port of St. Paul and it
is therefore a vital piece of critical infrastructure.
After reviewing the hazards that were not considered significant enough to be included in the
HMP, attendees suggested that rockslides be included in the overall list of hazards. Attendees
commented that B&B Bakery had a rockslide in late March or early April.
Sinkholes are not a significant threat to the County. Sinkholes that occur in Ramsey County are a
result of infrastructure breakdowns from flooding and these do not pose significant threats to
citizen safety.
Ramsey County and the City of St. Paul will work together to ensure their individual HMPs are a
coordinated effort. While many of the hazards mentioned in the Ramsey County HMP will also
be in the City of St. Paul HMP, the City of St. Paul may choose to emphasize certain risks or
vulnerabilities.
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Earthquakes are not addressed in the City of St. Paul HMP in relation to mitigating against the
hazard. There group discussed whether there is a need to address earthquakes and determined not
to add earthquakes.
Public comment included a concern about one source of energy fuel shortage for the state. The
concern was based on the cold winters and no backup source of energy.
An attendee recommended the reasoning for not including tsunamis as a hazard be added to the
HMP.
WINTER STORMS
It was stated that following past blizzards, snow removal has been an issue. Although Ramsey
County has been able to implement tree debris removal, there are no predetermined locations or
temporary debris storage sites for snow. It was suggested that a mitigation strategy for
determining possible locations to move excess snow be developed.
There has never been a winter storm declaration in Ramsey County.
SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS
An attendee suggested that tornadoes, thunderstorms, and high winds be included in one hazard
category. A representative of the State of Minnesota suggested keeping them as separate hazards.
When discussing high-wind events, attendees voiced concern about cable lines being affected
(television, Internet, phone) and citizens losing their links to public information. This concern
will be identified as part of the hazard profile. In addition to affecting citizens’ communication
links, it could also affect City of St. Paul and Ramsey County data.
TORNADOES
Although the statistical average for the number of tornadoes in one year in the state of Minnesota
is 24, there have been instances where many more were reported as a result of one day of large
storms. In 2011, a particularly strong storm system moved through the stated and produced 48
tornadoes in one day, increasing the overall number of tornadoes to 102 for the year. This should
be addressed as an update in the HMP. Major tornado events that have occurred in the last two
years should also be noted in the HMP. Additionally, the number of tornadoes that have occurred
in surrounding counties should be noted in the HMP.
LIGHTNING
Attendees recalled a lightning strike in 1998 that killed one person. Research on that death will
be done and included in the HMP.
It was agreed that no mitigation strategies, outside of all hazard mitigation strategies, need be
added to the HMP.
EXTREME TEMPERATURES
Ramsey County has a robust electrical system that stands up to extreme heat temperatures well,
resulting in a lack of heat-related electrical outages. Occasionally a transformer will explode due
to high temperatures, but these instances are rare and do not generally affect the overall
population.
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HAILSTORMS
A hailstorm in 1999 resulted in the destruction of several residential roofs. This incident will be
researched and added to the HMP.
WILDFIRE
Information on wildfires will be added to the HMP based on reports from local fire departments.
FLOODING
The majority of river floods are handled by City of St Paul. Many flood mitigation projects have
been completed since 1968 and further mitigation projects are not needed.
There have been no new repetitive loss properties identified since the creation of the 2006
Ramsey County HMP.
Flash floods need to be addressed, specifically in regards to property loss.
The HMP needs to explain the difference between overland flooding and riverine flooding.
Previous flash flooding has occurred in a neighborhood in St. Paul and needs to be identified.
Mr. Hughes will provide information on areas that have had flash floods recently.
EPIDEMICS
One important mitigation strategy that was identified during the meeting was conducting
outreach on public health topics to communities with language barriers. Certain traditions
practiced in the region by people of different cultures make these populations more susceptible to
disease and more resistant to prevention methods, such as the flu vaccine. This information
should be outlined in the hazard profile and a mitigation strategy should be added.
ADDITIONAL NATURAL HAZARDS
Attendees requested that a section on invasive species be added to identified hazards. Certain
vegetative diseases and foreign insects pose a threat to the natural habitat of Ramsey County.
Additionally, the Asian carp infestation in the Mississippi River poses a threat to the economy of
the City of St. Paul, Ramsey County, and potentially the State of Minnesota.
DAM/LEVEE
Mr. Hughes has additional information on the dam and levee hazard to add to the HMP.
TERRORISM
Different forms of terrorism, such as cyber attacks and agricultural terrorism, should be added to
the hazard profile. Additionally, one particular vulnerability for Ramsey County is the presence
of several laboratories that perform experiments and test chemicals on animals. Activist groups
may pose a threat to these facilities and the well-being of those who work there.
An attended asked if Ramsey County is working with the University of Minnesota and other
universities on mitigation planning. The answer is that Ramsey County is coordinating with them
but they could not attend this meeting.
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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SPILLS
Anhydrous ammonia is used for refrigeration in the area. Mr. Hughes will provide information
on an incident that occurred for the HMP.
Fixed facilities that house hazardous materials should be considered hazards. Pipelines running
through the County should be identified based on what materials they carry and by their
locations.
ENERGY SHORTAGE
Information on Ramsey County’s source of petroleum should be added to the HMP.
Ms. Habib requested that Ramsey County geographic information system (GIS) Department
provide a map of all pipelines running through the County.
Ms. Habib suggested that Ramsey County consider drafting an energy assurance plan (EAP) as a
mitigation effort. An EAP analyzes the vulnerability of energy sources within a community and
suggests contingencies for fuel and energy shortages in an emergency.
AIRCRAFT ACCIDENTS
Huhlman Field, which is a reliever airport for Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport, should
be identified in the hazard profile.
Anoka Airport and Blaine Airport are in operation for private aircrafts and should be added to
the hazard profile. Ms. Habib requested a map of all airports in the area to be added to the HMP.
The Air National Guard operates out of the Minneapolis-St. Paul Airport.
LARGE VENUES (CRITICAL FACILITIES)
A large amount of snow recently caused the Metrodome (located in Minneapolis) roof to
collapse. This could be a critical facility if there were an incident and a large space were needed
for sheltering. This incident should be included in the HMP.
The Prairie Island Nuclear Generating Plant is located in Red Wing, Minnesota. Ramsey County
is outside the 10-mile ingestion pathway, so Ramsey County is not required to ensure evacuation
routes for the area. However, Ramsey County is in the ingestion planning zone and it should
therefore be included in the HMP.
Attendees mentioned that many parts of Ramsey County are highly dependent on the City of St.
Paul Water Department for potable water sources. There are few redundancies within the system
and this could be vulnerability. Mr. Hughes will provide more information on the water system
within Ramsey County.
CIVIL DISTURBANCE
There were riots and protests in Ramsey County in the 1960s. More research will be done on this
incident and it will be included in the HMP.
The Republican National Convention was held in St. Paul in 2008. As a result, many protests
were held in the area. These events should be added to the HMP.
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-15
Mitigation Recommendations
It was suggested that disaster response training be improved for all volunteers (all-hazards
strategy).
Ensure that all communities are enrolled in the National Flood Insurance Program and this
information is included in the HMP.
Mr. Hughes will find out if school buildings in the area are retrofitted with high wind resistant
windows.
Warning system mitigation strategies should be included in the all-hazards section and not in
flooding mitigation strategies.
It was recommended that if a facility does not have a basement it should have a saferoom. One
attendee commented that this may be difficult to accomplish due to local politics. The item will
be discussed later.
Attendees suggested that education on lightning grounding systems not be a mitigation strategy.
Ms. Jennifer Nelson suggested that a mitigation strategy regarding the addition of saferooms to
all schools, including new and retrofit installations, be added to the HMP.
Ramsey County has been encouraging the installation of sirens in outdoor venue areas for early
warning.
One suggested mitigation strategy for the state fairgrounds included installing a warning system
and places for shelter.
Get Ready Gopher public service announcements have been very successful in communicating
the risks of winter and severe summer storms. Ramsey County should update these videos and
have students watch them as a mitigation strategy.
Mr. Hughes will develop a table of variation of burning permits.
One suggested mitigation strategy included educating the public on the appropriate distance for
tree and shrub clearance around structures to prevent them from catching fire if a wildfire
approaches the property.
It was suggested that a mitigation strategy be developed to reduce fuel hazards. Chaska County
got a grant to bring a fire marshal in to give a fire plan to every rural home on fire
protection/reduction of hazards.
New and current responders should be trained on the National Incident Management System
(NIMS) and the Incident Command System (ICS). This will be added to the appropriate
mitigation strategies.
Privately owned nursing home facilities are required to have emergency operations plans in
Minnesota; therefore, this is an unnecessary mitigation strategy. Mr. Hughes will provide more
specific information.
It was suggested that special populations be included in any education and awareness campaigns,
including daycares.
The Health Department is responsible for licensing of manufactured homes.
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Mr. Hughes will describe what has been completed in terms of ECHO and will ask a public
health representative for assistance.
Maintain and improve policies and procedures on pandemics and epidemics.
Take out the interoperable communications mitigation recommendation.
Discuss hazardous materials exercises and revise the mitigation recommendation.
All public health references should be described as City of St. Paul/Ramsey County Public
Health.
Ramsey County does not have a local emergency planning committee (LEPC), so remove that
reference in mitigation strategies.
PROJECT TIME LINE
Ms. Habib reviewed the project time line with the group.
Project Deliverables/Tasks Target Completion Date
Project Planning Call October 11, 2011
Work Plan October 14, 2011
Kickoff Meeting/Public Meeting #1 November 10, 2011
Minutes from Kickoff Meeting/Public Meeting #1 November 17, 2011
Survey Forms as Required November 17, 2011
Draft Updated Hazard Identification and Profiles December 27, 2011
Draft Updated Risk Assessment December 27, 2011
Final Updated Hazard Identification and Profiles January 10, 2012
Final Updated Risk Assessment January 10, 2012
Public Meeting #2 January 10, 2012
Minutes from Public Meeting #2 January 17, 2012
Draft Updated HMP January 30, 2012
Ramsey County Review Period January 30–February 10, 2012
Draft Updated HMP with Changes Required from Ramsey County Reviews for
Submittal to Minnesota Department of Homeland Security and Emergency
Management Agency (MDHSEMA) and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency (FEMA) for Official Review
February 20, 2012
State Review Period Estimate: February 20–March
16, 2012
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-17
Project Deliverables/Tasks Target Completion Date
FEMA Review Period Estimate: March 26–April 20,
2012
Final Draft Updated HMP Based on MDHSEMA and FEMA Recommendations May 3, 2012
Public Meeting #3 May 3, 2012
Minutes from Public Meeting #3 May 10, 2012
Project Closeout May 15, 2012
NEXT MEETING
On May 3, 2012, RCEMHS will host HMP update meetings that are open to the public. The
final HMP will be presented at this meeting. The same agenda will be used for each session,
so citizens may attend either session. The sessions are tentatively scheduled for 1:00 p.m.
and 6:00 p.m. at the 90 West Plato Boulevard, Plato Conference Room, West St. Paul,
Minnesota. No RSVP needed. Walk-in registration begins 15 minutes prior to start time.
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B-18 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-19
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting posting
to Ramsey County website – October 28, 2011
Appendix B
B-20 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting posting
to Ramsey County website – January 3, 2012
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-21
Ramsey County Hazard Mitigation Plan Project
Public Meeting #3
Meeting Summary
July 11, 2012
Purpose
The purpose of this meeting was to review the recently updated Ramsey County Hazard
Mitigation Plan (HMP) with county stakeholders. This included summarizing the purpose,
community profile, hazard identifications, and mitigation strategies identified in the plan, as
conditionally approved by Minnesota Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM)
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
Meeting Attendees
2:00 p.m. Meeting
Name Position Organization
Denzil Mellors Emergency Management Coordinator Ramsey County Emergency
Management
Tom Miller Emergency Management Coordinator St. Paul Emergency Management
Heather Winkleblock Emergency Management Specialist St. Paul Emergency Management
Randy W. Johnson Emergency Management/Police White Bear Lake
Art McIntyre Planner St. Paul / Ramsey County Public
Health
Dave Zich Emergency Management Coordinator West St. Paul
Tim Vadnais Emergency Management/Fire White Bear Lake
Bart Fischer City Administrator Falcon Heights
Steve Luki Emergency Management Fire Maplewood Fire Department
Greg Peterson Emergency Management Fire Roseville
Tom Kinny Police / Emergency Management Mounds View
Andy Masterson Police / Emergency Management New Brighton
Patrick Klaers City Administrator Arden Hills
Heather Butkowski City Administrator Lauderdale
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B-22 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012
Name Position Organization
Trevor Hamlitt NBDPS NBDPS
Walter Johnson Emergency Manager Shoreview Emergency Manager
Tamala Mann Regional Practice Manager Science Applications International
Corporation (SAIC)
Tamara Habib Emergency Management Specialist SAIC
Meeting Attendees
6:00 p.m. Meeting
Name Position Organization
Denzil Mellors Emergency Management Coordinator Ramsey County Emergency
Management
Tamara Habib Emergency Management Specialist SAIC
Tamala Mann Regional Practice Manager SAIC
Host: Denzil Mellors
Consultants: Tamara Habib, SAIC; Tamala Mann, SAIC
Handouts: Draft Ramsey County HMP
Overview of Activities
WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Mr. Denzil Mellors of Ramsey County Emergency Management opened the meetings. He
introduced Ms. Tamara Habib of SAIC.
Ms. Habib provided an overview of why an HMP is necessary for Ramsey County and discussed
the regulations supporting the development of the plan. Below is a summary of the key
discussion points in the presentation. The full presentation is available through Ramsey County.
PURPOSE AND IMPORTANCE OF HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING
Hazard mitigation planning is required under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000. It guides post-
disaster recovery, engages multiple community stakeholders, promotes public participation,
evaluates hazards and risks, builds support for mitigation activities, helps educate community
officials, and develops more effective community policies. In the future, federal funding for
mitigation projects will be contingent upon having an HMP in place or being in the process of
developing an HMP.
The benefits of an HMP include reducing vulnerability to future hazards, saving lives and
property, gaining disaster funding, maintaining economic stability, and expediting recovery.
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-23
Mr. Mellors requested that the contact information for Ramsey County Emergency Management
be updated with his information.
HAZARD MITIGATION PLANNING PROCESS
The first phase of the plan update involved initiating the planning project and organizing
resources. A kickoff meeting with the Hazard Mitigation Steering Committee was conducted and
data collection began at that time.
SAIC identified hazards and gathered preliminary risk assessment results. This included
developing a base list of hazards, gathering information about those hazards, and conducting a
risk assessment.
Additionally, SAIC drafted a findings report based on a risk assessment and consequence
analysis.
SAIC developed mitigation strategies and a draft HMP, which was reviewed at a second public
meeting and updated based on input from this meeting.
The HMP was then submitted to HSEM, who approved the HMP and then submitted it to
FEMA. FEMA has conditionally approved the HMP on the basis that it must still be approved by
all participating jurisdictions and the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners.
Public meeting #3 was an opportunity for members of the community to learn about the HMP
and its contents.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Letter requesting support for the plan to all interested parties October 2011
Kickoff meeting and public meeting of mitigation process November 10, 2011
First draft HMP written January 4, 2012
Public meeting #2 for review of draft updated HMP January 10, 2012
Final mitigation strategy February 9, 2012
Draft updated HMP with changes
required from public meeting for submittal to HSEM
and FEMA for official review February 24, 2012
HSEM review period February 24– May 9, 2012
FEMA review period May 9–June 18, 2012
Final draft updated plan based on HSEM and
FEMA recommendations July 10, 2012
Public meeting #3 for review of final updated HMP July 11, 2012
Completed HMP September 18, 2012
COMMUNITY PROFILE
Ms. Habib reviewed the community profile. This section of the HMP includes the demographics
and land use and development trends for the county. Ms. Habib pointed out that Ramsey County
is not experiencing significant growth and this is something that should be considered as
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B-24 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012
mitigation actions occur. Participants had no questions or comments regarding this section of the
plan.
REVIEW OF HAZARDS AND RISKS
Specific information on hazards and risks is located in section 4 of the draft HMP. Ms. Habib
stated that hazards that are not included in the plan are not considered hazards for Ramsey
County. Participants made the following comments regarding this section of the plan:
All references to Ramsey County Department of Health should be removed and replaced
with Ramsey County Public Health.
All references to Vikings Stadium should be removed.
One participant asked the source of information pertaining to critical facilities. Mr. Mellors
responded that Ramsey County Emergency Management provided it.
MITIGATION GOALS, OBJECTIVES, AND ACTION STEPS
Specific information on the mitigation goals, objectives, and action steps is located in section 5
of the draft updated HMP. Participants had no questions or comments regarding this section of
the plan.
FINAL COMMENTS
Following the presentation, Mr. Mellors thanked all participants for attending and SAIC for
developing the plan. The next steps are to take the plan to all of the participating cities,
townships, and the Ramsey County Board of Commissioners for approval. Once this is complete,
Mr. Mellors will submit the approved HMP to FEMA for final approval.
PUBLIC MEETING ATTENDANCE RECORDS AND NOTICES
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 B-25
Appendix B
B-26 Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012
Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Meeting posting
to Ramsey County website – June 28, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
County to Host Countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Meetings
ST. PAUL, MN, June 28, 2012 — Ramsey County will host a pair of public meetings July 11 to present its
final, approved All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
What: Countywide All-Hazard Mitigation Plan Public Meeting
When: First meeting at 2 p.m.; second meeting at 6 p.m., Wednesday, July 11, 2012
Where: Ramsey County Public Works, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills 55112
More information: Denzil B. Mellors, Mitigation Project Lead / Emergency Management Coordinator,
Ramsey County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, (651) 266-1015 or
denzil.mellors@co.ramsey.mn.us
The Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan is aimed at helping the communities in the county to
prepare for a variety of hazards, such as flooding, tornadoes and terrorist attacks before they occur.
The plan outlines goals, objectives and strategies for the county in order to coordinate efforts to
reduce the effects of disasters. This in turn will help to reduce the costs when hazards do occur.
The plan has been approved by the State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The adoption of this plan by Ramsey County and the
municipalities will allow them to be eligible for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program project funds. These
funds will help to offset the costs of some of the mitigation projects set forth in the plan.
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Appendix C
FLOOD PLAIN MAPS
Ramsey County Multijurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan | July 2012 D-1
Appendix D
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND RADIO
SYSTEMS
Ramsey County's decision to upgrade technology for an interoperable 800 MHz radio emergency
communications system revived a discussion, dating from the 1940s, concerning consolidation of
public safety dispatch services. In 2002, the County Board charged a task force with finding
solutions to the rising costs of necessary upgrades for advanced telephone and computer
technology, trained personnel, and professional management. The task force was to consider
options that might include consolidating the four existing public safety dispatch centers in the
Ramsey County.
To build the radio network, the County purchased and installed approximately 3,000
interoperable radios in public safety and public service vehicles, and trained the radio operators.
Radios with access to interoperable channels can communicate with other radios on the 800 MHz
emergency communications interoperable network throughout the State. The Ramsey County
radio system is a subsystem of the metropolitan region-wide radio system with ties to the
statewide interoperable radio network. Dispatch, police, fire, ambulance, school security, public
works, and public transit personnel within the metropolitan region and beyond have the capacity
to communicate via radio when responding to an emergency.
In late 2005, three of four dispatch centers that cover emergency dispatch services for all but one
municipality in Ramsey County, reached merger agreements to use the Ramsey County
Emergency Communications Center (RCECC) as their emergency communications and dispatch
center.
The City of White Bear Lake continues to operate its own dispatch center. Eighteen public
agencies, including fire, law enforcement, and emergency medical services are dispatched by the
RCECC. The RCECC employs the staff from the dispatch centers previously managed by the
Ramsey County Sheriff's Department, the Saint Paul Police Department, and the Maplewood
Police Department.
In the spring of 2007, a new facility designed with new technology and improved processes was
finished. Employees from the former Maplewood and Ramsey County dispatch centers moved
into the new RCECC. By November, 2007, employees from St. Paul's dispatch center moved
into the RCECC.
Hiring and training has increased the number and flexibility of staff. The Department currently
employs over 130 staff to sustain 24-hour emergency service.
http://www.co.ramsey.mn.us/ecc/radio.htm
Technical Details of the Ramsey County 800 MHz Radio System
The ARMER Project 25 digital trunked radio system consists of portions owned and operated by
the State and portions owned and operated by individual counties and cities. The Minnesota
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State Radio Board (SRB) oversees the system. Counties are responsible for system portions they
built, but must operate within SRB rules.
The Ramsey County 800 MHz radio system is a portion of the Minnesota ARMER trunked
digital radio system. Because of the connection to the state system, Ramsey County radios can
communicate with any other 800 MHz radio anywhere in the State with radio coverage.
The Ramsey County radio system uses APCO Project 25 digital modulation.
This robust modulation scheme works well beyond the boundaries where older FM radio systems
fail. This means that the radio transmissions stay clear and easy to understand inside the
network.
The Ramsey County portion of the ARMER system consists of seven radio sites around the
County, each with 22 transmitters. The radio sites are connected by microwave transmissions
and fiber optic cable. One transmitter, used as the "control channel," directs the system-affiliated
portable and mobile radios where they should go to send or receive their transmissions. The
other 21 transmitters are used as required to transmit the more than 350 virtual channels
("talkgroups") programmed into various Ramsey County radios. The transmissions of other
talkgroups that originate in Ramsey County, other counties, or at the state level are sorted by the
control channel that respond to what each radio is tuned too.
The 22 transmitters employed by this system do the work of many old style transmitters. Since
the system's portions interconnect, each site transmits the same transmission, providing
protective redundancy against the failure of one or more sites taking the entire system off the air.
Even if the whole Ramsey County system were to fail, the radios would automatically affiliate
with one of the other county or the State sites and transmissions would continue with minimal
interruption.
Item No: 7C
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7976 Adopting the Ramsey County All-Hazard
Mitigation Plan
Background:
The County of Ramsey Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security is
participating in the all-hazard mitigation planning process as established under the
Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000 Pub. L. 106-390. This act requires that all cities develop
and maintain all-hazard mitigation plans either independently or on a County wide
multijurisdictional basis. These plans must be well integrated and coordinated to
account for the fact that hazards in one jurisdiction impact on other nearby jurisdictions.
The Ramsey County Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security has
indicated its willingness to coordinate these efforts by drafting the plan which will be
shared with all municipalities in Ramsey County. All cities in Ramsey County have or
will be adopting this plan.
It is necessary to adopt this plan in order for the City of Mounds View and the County of
Ramsey to be eligible to receive Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) project
grants.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends council approve the resolution authorizing the adoption of the
countywide hazard mitigation plan.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 7976
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
ADOPTION OF THE
RAMSEY COUNTY ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has participated in the hazard mitigation
planning process as established under the Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, and
WHEREAS, the Act establishes a framework for the development of a multi-
jurisdictional County Hazard Mitigation Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Act as part of the planning process requires public involvement
and local coordination among neighboring local units of government and businesses;
and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a risk assessment including past
hazards, hazards that threaten the County, an estimate of structures at risk, a general
description of land uses and development trends; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a mitigation strategy including
goals and objectives and an action plan identifying specific mitigation projects and
costs; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County Plan includes a maintenance or implementation
process including plan updates, integration of the plan into other planning documents
and how Ramsey County will maintain public participation and coordination; and
WHEREAS, the Plan has been shared with the Minnesota Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management
Agency for review and comment; and
WHEREAS, the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan will make the county
and participating jurisdictions eligible to receive FEMA hazard mitigation assistance
grants; and
WHEREAS, this is a multi-jurisdictional Plan and cities that participated in the
planning process may choose to also adopt the County Plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota supports the hazard mitigation planning effort and
wishes to adopt the Ramsey County All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Resolution 7976
Aug 13, 2012
Page 2
Adopted this 13th day of August 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
____________________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 7D
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Business
City Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7981, Zoning Review for a Proposed Accessory Use
in a B-1, Neighborhood Business, Zoning District
Planning Case ZR2012-001
Introduction:
Ahmad Muqbil leases space in the building at 2408 County Road I and runs Sam’s Market, a
small neighborhood convenience grocery store. This property is zoned B-1, Neighborhood
Business. Mr. Muqbil wants to add a small cooking area (approximately 8’x8’) with a grill and
fryer in order to sell hot, prepared food, such as burgers and fries. The food will only be sold
for take-out.
In 2010, when the B-1 zoning code was amended, the following statement was added under
permitted uses:
The City will allow uses similar to those listed above in this Section if the proposed use
would not create a nuisance and if the use would not be noxious or hazardous. The
City Council shall review uses that are not clearly similar to those listed in this Section
for a determination of compatibility.
City Staff requested that the Planning Commission and City Council review the proposed
accessory use of a cooking area with a grill and fryer in a convenience grocery store to
determine whether it would be an acceptable use at Sam’s Market and not disrupt the
primarily residential neighborhood?
Discussion:
According to the Zoning Code, the purpose of the B-1 district is as follows:
The purpose of the B-1, Neighborhood Business District, is to provide for the
establishment of local centers for convenient, limited office, retail or service outlets
which deal directly with the customer for whom the goods or services are furnished.
These centers are to provide services and goods for the surrounding neighborhoods
and are not intended to draw customers from the entire community.
Zoning Review for Sam’s Market
August 13, 2012
Page 2
The property at 2408 County Road I has a building that is about 4,800 square feet and has 21
parking spaces (with room for a few more). The surrounding neighborhood includes single
family homes, apartment buildings and an office building that is zoned B-3, Highway
Business. Besides a convenience grocery store, the only other food uses that are allowed in
a B-1 district are candy and ice cream type stores. The applicant’s proposal for a cooking
area is only a small area of the store and would not be the primary use of the property.
The Planning Commission discussed this proposal at their August 1, 2012 meeting and
unanimously agreed that they want the business to remain successful and grow, and support
the addition of a cooking area in Sam’s Market.
The City Council discussed the proposal at the August 6, 2012 Worksession, and all the
Council members were supportive of the small cooking area addition to the grocery store.
Recommendation:
City staff recommends the City Council approve Resolution 7981, a resolution approving the
proposed accessory cooking use at Sam’s Market, 2408 County Road I.
Sincerely,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments
1. Zoning Map
2. Aerial View
3. Resolution 7981
Zoning Map
Aerial View of 2408 County Road I Edgewood Drive Sam’s
Market
Vacant
space
RESOLUTION NO. 7981
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING UP TO 64 SQUARE FEET OF COOKING AREA
IN SAM’S MARKET AT 2408 COUNTY ROAD I,
PLANNING CASE ZR2012-001
WHEREAS, Ahmad Muqbil is the operator of Sam’s Market, a neighborhood
convenience grocery store at 2408 County Road I, a property zoned B-1, Neighborhood
Business, and legally described as:
Greenfield Plat 2, Except the North 10 feet of Lot 1 & Lot 2, Block 3
PIN 08-30-23-21-0047
WHEREAS, in addition to the permitted uses listed in the B-1 Zoning Code, the Code
states:
The City will allow uses similar to those listed above in this section if the proposed use
would not create a nuisance and if the use would not be noxious or hazardous. The
City Council shall review uses that are not clearly similar to those listed in this section
for a determination of compatibility.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have reviewed the proposal to
add a cooking area to be able to sell hot foods inside the convenience grocery store, and;
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has adopted Resolution 968-12 which
recommends approval of the accessory cooking area, with suggested stipulations.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, the Mounds View City Council finds that a minor accessory cooking area in Sam’s Market would not be an incompatible accessory use in the neighborhood grocery store at 2408 County Road I, subject to the following: 1. The cooking area shall be limited to a maximum of 64 square feet, and no more than two tables and eight chairs for customers may be placed inside the market. 2. The City Council reserves the right to reconsider this authorization at anytime in the future should problems arise or nuisance conditions become apparent.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
__________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
__________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7E
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Action
City Administrator Review: _______
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Heidi Heller, Planning Associate
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7975, Approving a Variance Extension for the
“Longview Estates” Development;
Introduction:
In August 2010, the City Council passed Resolution 7658 that approved a variance to allow
for reduced lot widths in a wetland district. The Planning Commission originally denied the
variance, but the City Council approved the applicant’s appeal. Per city code, an applicant
has one year after the variance or appeal is granted to complete the work or the approval is
void unless an extension has been granted.
Chapter 1125.02: Variances and App eals
Subd. 5. Lapse of Variance or Appeal: Whenever, within one year after granting a variance
or appeal, the work as permitted by the variance or appeal shall not have been completed,
then such variance or appeal shall become null and void unless a petition for extension of
time in which to complete the work has been granted by the Board of Adjustment and
Appeals, such extension shall be requested, in writing, and filed with the City Administrator
at least thirty (30) days before the expiration of the original variance or appeal. There shall
be no charge for the filing of such petition. The request for extension shall state facts,
showing a good faith attempt to complete the work permitted in the variance or appeal.
Discussion:
The City Council approved a one-year extension in 2011 for this variance. Marty Harstad,
representing Eichi, Inc. has submitted a letter requesting another one-year extension of the
variance, as allowed per City Code. The housing market is showing signs of improvement,
and Mr. Harstad feels that they could possibly complete the major subdivision of the
Longview Estates property next year.
Recommendations:
Staff requests the City Council pass Resolution 7975, approving a one-year extension for the
variance approving reduced lot widths in a wetland district on the Longview Estates property.
Respectfully submitted,
Heidi Heller
Planning Associate
Attachments:
1. Letter from Marty Harstad with Eichi, Inc.
2. Resolution 7975
RESOLUTION NO. 7975
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION APPROVING AN EXTENSION OF A VARIANCE FOR THE LONGVIEW
ESTATES DEVELOPMENT; MOUNDS VIEW PLANNING CASE NO. VR2010-002
WHEREAS, Eichi Inc., represented by Marty Harstad, applied to the City for a
variance to allow for reduced lot widths within a wetland zoning district; and,
WHEREAS, the proposal would have eight of the ten single family lots in the proposed
Longview Estates subdivision with reduced lot widths; and,
WHEREAS, the City has zoned the property known as Longview Estates, R-1, Single
Family Residential, and the subject parcel is legally described as follows:
Lot 4, Block 1, Mueller Addition, Ramsey County, Minnesota
PIN 07-30-23-42-0066
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 7658, approving the variance on
August 9, 2010, and;
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Resolution 7794, approving a one-year
extension for the variance on May 23, 2011, and;
WHEREAS, the resolution of approval states that if within one year after granting the
variance or appeal, the work as permitted by the variance has not been completed, then such
variance shall become null and void unless an extension of time has been requested by the
applicant and granted by the City Council, and;
WHEREAS, the applicant has indicated the Longview Estates major subdivision will
not be completed within the allowed timeframe and has requested a one-year extension of
the variance consistent with the provisions of Resolution 7658.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View City Council approves a
one-year extension to complete the “Longview Estates” major subdivision.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
_____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST: _____________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7F
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nick DeBar, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7979, Approving Grading and Irrigation Improvements at
Lambert Park
Background:
Recent improvements to Lambert Park began with the demolition and construction of a new
shelter building in 2011. Adjacent streets were also reconstructed during 2011, which included on-
street parking for the park. The on-street parking eliminated the need for the off-street parking lot
that existed at that time, whereby allowing the new park shelter to be situated closer to Lambert
Avenue. This new location not only provides more convenient access to the shelter from the
parking area, but also provides more green space in the park.
The new shelter location was part of a comprehensive layout to better utilize the 2.87-acre park
space. In addition, the baseball field fencing (which was in need of replacement) was removed
and infield aggregate material was salvaged and stockpiled. The playground equipment is also
proposed to be replaced.
Discussion:
With the new park shelter constructed, the replacement of the remaining amenities of the park can
occur. The park shelter construction only included localized, minor grading in the vicinity of the
new shelter. Turf establishment was also not included since it was known that other grading and
areas of turf would also need to be restored once the shelter was complete. In addition, providing
irrigation to the parklands has been a goal of city staff and the Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission (Commission). Irrigation provides a healthy, reliable turf surface that can survive the
repetitive activities that occur each night at the parks.
Public Works solicited quotes from qualified irrigation contractors specializing to furnish and install
an irrigation system for Lambert Park. The proposal included irrigation of the manicured areas of
the park, as well as the equipment to operate the system located inside the new shelter building.
Two quotes were received that ranged from $19,970 to $24,000, with the low quote submitted by
True North Landscaping of Ham Lake, Minnesota. True North Landscaping also provided staff a
quote to grade, topsoil, and sod 1,500 square yards in and around the park shelter for $4,120.
The Parks Commission also recommended at their July 2012 meeting to move forward with this
work.
The 2012 Budget includes $40,000 under the Park Dedication Fund (451-4470-7050) to relocate
the ballfield at Lambert Park to accommodate the new shelter. Staff is in the process of finalizing
ballfield fencing and amenities, which is anticipated to be at or below $15,000.
Recommendation:
Public Works recommends that the City Council adopt the attached resolution to approve grading
and irrigation improvements to Lambert Park.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick DeBar - Public Works Director
RESOLUTION 7979
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING GRADING AND IRRIGATION IMPROVEMENTS AT LAMBERT PARK
WHEREAS, a comprehensive layout for Lambert Park was completed to better
utilize the 2.87-acre parkland space while providing more green space; and
WHEREAS, recent improvements have been completed from the comprehensive
layout, including on-street parking and a new park shelter; and
WHEREAS, addition improvements are planned that include a new baseball field,
playground replacement, and irrigation; and
WHEREAS, grading, irrigation, and turf restoration is currently needed to make the
park useable again; and
WHEREAS, public works staff solicited quotes form qualified contractors to furnish
and install an irrigation system for Lambert Park, including operating equipment, that ranged
from $19,970 to $24,000, with the low quote submitted by True North Landscaping of Ham
Lake, Minnesota; and
WHEREAS, True North Landscaping provided an additional quote to grade, topsoil,
and sod approximately 1,500 square yards of grounds in and around the new park shelter
for $4,120; and
WHEREAS, monies have been included in the 2012 Budget for the above said work
under the Park Dedication Fund (451-4470-7050).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The quote proposal submitted by True North Landscaping to furnish and install an
irrigation system in Lambert Park is hereby accepted by the City. Compensation will be
on a lump sum basis of $19,970 for said services.
2. The quote proposal submitted by True North Landscaping to grade, topsoil, and sod
approximately 1,500 square yards in Lambert Park is hereby accepted by the City.
Compensation will be on a unit price basis for an estimated cost of $4,120.
3. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into agreement with True North Landscaping for said services at said price.
4. A 10% contingency of $2,400 is approved in the event that additional related or
unforeseen work is required to complete the work. The use of contingency monies will
require pre-approval by the Director of Public Works.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item No: 7G
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Council Business
Administrator Review: ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Nick DeBar, Public Works Director
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7979, Approving Playground Equipment Replacement at
Lambert Park
Background/Discussion:
In addition to recent improvements to Lambert Park, city staff suggested that the Parks and
Recreation and Forestry Commission (Commission) consider replacing the playground equipment.
The existing playground is 21 to 22 years old, which is nearing the end of its useful life and
showing signs of needing replacement. The equipment color coating is heavily faded and rust is
developing on various components. In addition, several components have needed to be replaced
in the past several years, which can be quite expensive.
The Commission evaluated the playground equipment at Lambert and Silverview Parks during
their May 2012 parks tour. The Park Improvement Plan and 2012 Budget planned for the
replacement of the playground at Silverview Park in 2012 at an estimated cost of $100,000. The
Commission discussed the pros and cons of delaying the playground replacement at Silverview
Park in favor of Lambert Park at their June and July 2012 meetings, including a proposed
playground layout for Lambert Park. The Commission unanimously recommends delaying the
playground replacement at Silverview Park and, instead, replacing the playground equipment at
Lambert Park this year.
A proposed playground equipment layout was prepared by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground of
Golden Valley, Minnesota. The layout was reviewed by the Commission at their June and July
meetings, included options for reduction in size. The recommended layout cost is $72,744.67
(includes tax, freight, and $11,608.12 discount). The cost includes furnishing and installing 3
playground units (toddler, age 5-12, and swing set), a concrete border, and engineered wood fiber
media. The proposed layout plan is attached for reference. A large scale rendition will be
available for viewing at the City Council meeting.
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground is on the national cooperative venture (similar to state
cooperative venture) and has furnished and installed previous playground equipment in Mounds
View in a satisfactory manner.
Recommendation:
Public Works and the Parks Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the attached
resolution to approve playground equipment replacement at Lambert Park for $72,744.67. If
adopted, the planned equipment replacement at Silverview Park will be delayed one year and
occur in 2013.
Respectfully submitted,
Nick DeBar - Public Works Director
RESOLUTION 7980
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
APPROVING PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT REPLACEMENT AT LAMBERT PARK
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Lambert Park is over 20-years old and in
need of replacement; and
WHEREAS, the playground equipment at Silverview Park was proposed and
budgeted to be replaced in 2012, but city staff and the Parks and Recreation and Forestry
Commission (Commission) recommend delaying the replacement to 2013 and, instead,
replace the playground equipment at Lambert Park in 2012; and
WHEREAS, Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground of Golden Valley, Minnesota prepared
a proposed playground equipment layout for Lambert Park that includes three playground
units (toddler, age 5-12, and swing set), concrete border, and engineered wood fiber media
for $72,744.67; and
WHEREAS, city staff and the Commission recommend that the City Council approve
the proposed playground layout by Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for said price; and
WHEREAS, monies are available in the 2012 Budget for the above said work under
the Park Dedication Fund (451-4470-7050).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Mounds
View, Ramsey County, Minnesota as follows:
1. The playground equipment layout and quote proposal submitted by
Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground to furnish and install three playground units, concrete
border, and fiber media fill at Lambert Park for $72,744.67 is hereby accepted by the
City.
2. The Director of Public Works is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of the
City, to enter into agreement with Minnesota/Wisconsin Playground for said playgound
at said price.
3. A 5% contingency of $3,650 is approved in the event that additional related or
unforeseen work is required to complete the work. The use of contingency monies will
require pre-approval by the Director of Public Works.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
____________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(SEAL)
Item #: 8A
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Consent
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: James Ericson, City Administrator
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7974, Accepting and Approving the Allocation of
the Twin Cities Gateway 2012 Community Festivals and
Events Grant
Background
The City of Mounds View is a member of a nine-city Convention and Tourism Bureau called Twin
Cities Gateway. One of Twin Cities Gateway’s programs is the Community Festivals and Events
grant program. Through this program, each member city receives an annual grant based on the
percentage of lodging taxes collected from the prior year. Earlier this year, the City Council
approved Resolution 7920 which specified how the Twin Cities Gateway grant funds would be
distributed. The resolution had stated that half of the projected $4,400 would go to Festival in the
Park and half to support the MSRA “Back to the 50s” registration event to be held at the Mermaid.
Discussion
Subsequent to the approval of Resolution 7920 on April 9, 2012, staff became aware that the
amount of Gateway dollars available would be increasing to $6,600. In addition, despite staff efforts
to work with the Mermaid and MSRA representatives, they did not use the allotted Gateway funds,
thereby making 100% available to Festival in the Park. As a result of the additional funds, the
Festival Committee became more aggressive in their radio marketing efforts, placing
announcements on KOOL 108 which, with three signals, reaches a much wider audience than BOB
FM. Because of the additional funds received and the distribution change, a new resolution has
been prepared for consideration. As a reminder, the Grant usage requirements are noted below.
• In accordance with State of Minnesota legislative statutes, Twin Cities Gateway funding shall be
used for marketing and promotional efforts to increase attendance. These efforts should extend
beyond the local/host City boundaries.
• Any expenditure for which Twin Cities Gateway funding is used will be documented by receipt or
invoice for the expense.
• The event will include the Twin Cities Gateway logo in its print and promotional materials.
• The event will include a link to the Twin Cities Gateway Website on its event-specific website (if
applicable).
• The event will display Twin Cities Gateway banner(s) during the event (banners will be provided
by TCG).
• Following the event or activity for which Twin Cities Gateway funding is used, the event will
provide the City with an evaluation of the event with any measurable metrics it can provide,
including estimated attendance, participation, number of vendors, or any other relevant
information to demonstrate the event’s impact(s) and benefits to the City.
Item 8a – Twin Cities Gateway 2012 Grant
August 13, 2012
Page 2 of 2
Recommendation
Due to the additional funding and the revision to the allocation of the grant dollars, staff
recommends Council approval of the attached Resolution 7974 which would supersede previously
approved Resolution 7920.
Respectfully submitted,
James Ericson
City Administrator
RESOLUTION NO. 7974
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION ACCEPTING AND APPROVING THE ALLOCATION OF THE
TWIN CITIES GATEWAY 2012 COMMUNITY FESTIVALS AND EVENTS GRANT
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View is a member of the local Convention and Visitors
Bureau, “Twin Cities Gateway”; and
WHEREAS, The City of Mounds View has enacted a tax on lodging within the City to help
fund Twin Cities Gateway, along with eight other member cities, in accordance with Minnesota
Statutes Section 469.190; and
WHEREAS, Twin Cities Gateway’s Community Festivals and Events grant program provides
each member city with an annual grant based on the percentage of lodging taxes collected from the
prior year; and
WHEREAS, Community Festivals and Events grant funds shall be used for marketing and
promotional efforts to increase attendance at community festival(s) and/or event(s) located in the
member city; and
WHEREAS, the City of Mounds View has received $6,600 in Community Festivals and
Events grant funding in 2012; and
WHEREAS, the City Council on April 9, 2012 had approved Resolution 7920 which
authorized disbursement of $4,400 in Gateway grant funds; and
WHEREAS, the grant dollars that had been allocated for the MSRA “Back to the 50s”
registration event were not used, leaving the full amount available for the Festival in the Park.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Mounds View City Council does hereby
accept and allocate its 2012 Twin Cities Gateway Community Festivals and Events Grant funds in
the amount of $6,600 to the Mounds View Festival in the Park Committee for the marketing and
promotion of the 2012 Festival in the Park celebration.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this Resolution 7974 shall
supersede and replace previously approved Resolution 7920.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012
______________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
James Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item No: 8C
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Consent Agenda
Administrator Review : ____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Thomas Kinney, Chief of Police
Item Title/Subject: Resolution 7978, Renewal of Training Contract with Century
College
Background:
Century College has provided police training courses to the Mounds View Police
Department and numerous other police agencies in Minnesota and Wisconsin, since
1994. Century College provides approximately 300 hours of POST approved training, to
include mandated courses along with a wide selection of many other law enforcement
related courses.
Discussion:
Agencies wishing to participate in this training option can select the number of training
slots they would like to have available to their agency for any given course offering.
Most courses are offered more than once during the year, so it is not necessary to
purchase a slot for every officer on the department. The total cost to renew the contract
for one training slot at $595.00 is $595.00.
Recommendation:
Staff recommends approval to renew the police department training contract with
Century College for one training slot at a total cost of $595.00 for the contract period
from September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.
Respectfully Submitted,
__________________
Thomas Kinney
Chief of Police
RESOLUTION NO. 7978
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE RENEWAL OF A TRAINING CONTRACT
WITH CENTURY COLLEGE FROM SEPTEMBER 1, 2012
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2013
WHEREAS, Century College has been providing the Mounds View Police
Department with POST certified law enforcement training since 1994; and
WHEREAS, the current contract for training expired June 30, 2012; and
WHEREAS, Century College usually offers training courses more than once
during the training year; and
WHEREAS, Century College charges $595.00 per reserved training slot for one
to five reserved slots; and
WHEREAS, one training slot will be reserved for this contract period totaling
$595.00.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council for the City of
Mounds View, Ramsey County, Minnesota approves the renewal of a law enforcement
training contract from September 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013 with Century College
at a total cost of $595.00 for that contract period.
Adopted this 13th day of August, 2012.
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST _______________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
SEAL
RESOLUTION NO. 7982
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION CALLING FOR A PUBLIC HEARING BY THE CITY
COUNCIL ON THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION TO THE PROJECT
PLAN FOR THE MOUNDS VIEW ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
PROJECT AND THE PROPOSED MODIFICATION OF TAX
INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICTS NOS. 1, 2, AND 3.
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council (the "Council") for the City of Mounds View,
Minnesota (the "City"), as follows:
Section 1. Public Hearing. This Council shall meet on October 8, 2012, at
approximately 7:00 P.M., to hold a public hearing on the proposed Modification to the Project
Plan for the Mounds View Economic Development Project (the "Project Plan Modification") and
the proposed Modification of the Tax Increment Financing Plans (the "TIF Plans") for Tax
Increment Financing Districts Nos. 1, 2, and 3 ("TIF Districts"), all redevelopment districts, (the
Project Plan Modification and the TIF Plan are referred to collectively herein as the
"Modifications"), all pursuant to and in accordance with Minnesota Statutes, Sections 469.090 to
469.1082, and Sections 469.174 to 469.1799, inclusive, as amended, in an effort to encourage the
development and redevelopment of certain designated areas within the City; and
Section 2. Notice of Public Hearing, Filing of the Modifications. City staff is authorized
and directed to work with Ehlers & Associates, Inc., to prepare the Modifications and to forward
documents to the appropriate taxing jurisdictions including Ramsey County and Independent
School District No. 621. The City Administrator is authorized and directed to cause notice of the
hearing, together with an appropriate map as required by law, to be published at least once in the
official newspaper of the City not later than 10, nor more than 30, days prior to October 8, 2012,
and to place a copy of the Modifications on file in the City Administrator's office at City Hall
and to make such copy available for inspection by the public.
Dated: August 13, 2012
Adopted:
_________________________________
Joe Flaherty, Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Jim Ericson, City Administrator
(seal)
Item # 08D
REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
% OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
100-GENERAL FUND
REVENUE SUMMARY
TAXES 4,039,489 1,504,449 1,618,134 1,951,462 2,421,355 40.06
LICENSES & PERMITS 182,260 15,097 76,021 76,252 106,239 41.71
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 326,671 1,243 102,017 157,244 224,654 31.23
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 18,565 841 10,276 8,649 8,289 55.35
FINES & FORFEITURES 26,300 3,296 24,183 12,500 2,117 91.95
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 7,000 - - - 7,000 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 411,018 7,338 113,168 157,619 297,850 27.53
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 231,633 5,536 5,536 3,187 226,097 2.39
TOTAL REVENUES 5,242,936 1,537,801 1,949,335 2,366,913 3,293,601 37.18
EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
City Council 48,125 3,473 22,886 22,708 25,239 47.55
Advisory Commissions 10,650 - 630 378 10,020 5.92
City Administrator 232,914 17,499 110,108 101,251 122,806 47.27
Elections 36,500 9,125 18,250 8,591 18,250 50.00
Finance 240,192 17,348 120,829 136,926 119,363 50.31
Central Services 218,251 12,844 79,499 84,501 138,752 36.43
Community Development 346,454 23,210 151,640 201,901 194,814 43.77
Police 2,373,986 187,488 1,140,172 1,119,653 1,233,814 48.03
Fire 463,132 93,051 324,521 247,638 138,611 70.07
Recreation 107,200 167 47,994 57,054 59,206 44.77
Park Maintenance 307,626 27,946 154,248 136,983 153,378 50.14
Forestry 55,000 9,520 26,157 14,978 28,843 47.56
Public Works Admin 129,153 9,824 59,761 57,883 69,392 46.27
Bldg/Grnds Maintenance 129,958 8,100 60,543 69,148 69,415 46.59
Veh/Equip Maintenance 84,390 7,609 42,446 45,585 41,944 50.30
Street Pavement Mgmt 196,599 21,489 85,059 89,185 111,540 43.27
Snow & Ince Control 123,533 7,220 55,727 60,267 67,806 45.11
Street Sign Maintenance 37,629 2,803 15,848 15,359 21,781 42.12
Convention/Visitor Bureau 48,450 2,727 15,468 14,627 32,982 31.93
Miscellaneous 270,721 204 20,961 20,227 249,760 7.74
Debt Service - - - 43,420 - 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 5,460,463 461,647 2,552,745 2,548,262 2,907,718 46.75
210-Cable
TAXES 100,000 - 29,422 28,912 70,578 29.42
OTHER REVENUES 5,100 - 2,550 2,550 2,550 50.00
TOTAL REVENUES 105,100 - 31,972 31,462 73,128 30.42
Recreation 131,991 6,408 68,566 66,176 63,425 51.95
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 131,991 6,408 68,566 66,176 63,425 51.95
220-DARE
FINES & FORFEITURES 500 43 497 360 3 99.38
TOTAL REVENUES 500 43 497 360 3 99.38
Police 500 - - 582 500 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 500 - - 582 500 0.00
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
% OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
225-Forfeiture
FINES & FORFEITURES 5,500 990 15,410 6,480 (9,910) 280.18
OTHER REVENUES - - 1,202 - (1,202) 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 5,500 990 16,612 6,480 (11,112) 302.03
Police 2,000 22 6,098 32,170 (4,098) 304.90
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,000 22 6,098 32,170 (4,098) 304.90
230-Econ Dev Authority
OTHER REVENUES - - 2,929 2,872 (2,929) 0.00
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 389,437 - - - 389,437 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 389,437 - 2,929 2,872 386,508 0.75
Economic Development 389,437 10,514 75,911 120,242 313,526 19.49
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 389,437 10,514 75,911 120,242 313,526 19.49
252-Community Center Oper.
CHARGES FOR SERVICES 12,000 0 0 0 12,000.00 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 178,329 21,278.60 105,105.08 88,738.79 73,223.92 58.94
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 170,000 0 0 0 170,000.00 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 360,329 21,278.60 105,105.08 88,738.79 255,223.92 29.17
Recreation - 0 1,734.04 0 -1,734.04 0.00
Banquet Center 151,699 3,942.71 47,713.23 52,717.13 103,985.77 31.45
YMCA 232,835 9,032.28 99,622.96 99,323.41 133,212.04 42.79
Chamber of Commerce - 346.26 2,086.61 2,252.55 -2,086.61 0.00
Crtve Kids Child Care Cr 37,164 1,927.75 15,387.67 16,160.33 21,776.33 41.40
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 421,698 15,249.00 166,544.51 170,453.42 255,153.49 39.49
255-Lakeside Park
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 21,216 - 23,108 - (1,892) 108.92
OTHER REVENUES 550 208 218 95 332 39.56
TOTAL REVENUES 21,766 208 23,326 95 (1,560) 107.17
Recreation 21,766 951 51,010 8,286 (29,244) 234.36
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,766 951 51,010 8,286 (29,244) 234.36
290-Recycling Grant
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 25,199 3,992 3,992 3,891 21,207 15.84
OTHER REVENUES - - (55) (5) 55 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 25,199 3,992 3,937 3,887 21,262 15.62
Recycling 25,199 4,547 11,504 18,952 13,695 45.65
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 25,199 4,547 11,504 18,952 13,695 45.65
410-Tax Increment District 1
TAXES 1,687,621 600,000 600,000 645,000 1,087,621 35.55
OTHER REVENUES 10,000 - (5,912) (346) 15,912 (59.12)
TOTAL REVENUES 1,697,621 600,000 594,088 644,654 1,103,533 35.00
Economic Development 1,617,702 687,572 709,063 219,127 908,639 43.83
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,617,702 687,572 709,063 219,127 908,639 43.83
420-Tax Increment District 2
TAXES 154,335 - - - 154,335 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 2,500 - (2,081) (167) 4,581 (83.25)
TOTAL REVENUES 156,835 - (2,081) (167) 158,916 (1.33)
Economic Development 149,912 - 19,119 23,780 130,793 12.75
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 149,912 - 19,119 23,780 130,793 12.75
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
% OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
430-Tax Increment District 3
TAXES 349,928 - - - 349,928 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 10,000 - (4,978) (258) 14,978 (49.78)
TOTAL REVENUES 339,928 - (4,978) (258) 334,949.56) 1.46
Economic Development 537,648 - 34,551 3,635 503,097 6.43
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 537,648 - 34,551 3,635 503,097 6.43
450-Tax Increment District 5
TAXES 1,208,260 400,000 400,000 200,000 808,260 33.11
OTHER REVENUES 6,000 - (1,712) (129) 7,712 (28.53)
TOTAL REVENUES 1,214,260 400,000 398,288 199,871 815,972 32.80
Economic Development 1,210,860 - 573,924 589,749 636,936 47.40
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,210,860 - 573,924 589,749 636,936 47.40
451-Park Dedication
OTHER REVENUES 16,000 - (1,415) (385) 17,415 (8.84)
TOTAL REVENUES 16,000 - (1,415) (385) 17,415 (8.84)
Recreation 235,500 - - - 235,500 0.00
Street Pavement Mgmt - 13,122 130,346 3,858 130,346 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 235,500 13,122 130,346 3,858 365,846 (55.35)
460-Vehicle and Equipment
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 185,000 - - - 185,000 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 185,000 - - - 185,000 0.00
Central Services 322,340 - - - 322,340 0.00
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 322,340 - - - 322,340 0.00
480-Special Projects
OTHER REVENUES 10,000 - (6,187.58) (561.67) 16,187.58 (61.88)
TOTAL REVENUES 10,000 - (6,187.58) (561.67) 16,187.58 (61.88)
Central Services 10,000 - - - 10,000.00 0.00
Communtiy Development 602,000 5,925.00 113,667.35 52,509.86 488,332.65 18.88
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 612,000 5,925.00 113,667.35 52,509.86 498,332.65 18.57
485-Street Improvements
TAXES 553,000 - 97,703.95 131,495.28 455,296.05 17.67
INTERGOVERNMENTAL 578,000 - 331,732.34 325,787.14 246,267.66 57.39
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 20,000 - - - 20,000.00 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 72,500 1,463.33 (23,673.42) 17,502.61 96,173.42 (32.65)
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 300,000 - - - 300,000.00 0.00
TOTAL REVENUES 1,523,500 1,463.33 405,762.87 474,785.03 1,117,737.13 26.63
Street Pavement Mgmt 1,078,280 1,275.00 101,540.74 5,246.46 976,739.26 9.42
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,078,280 1,275.00 101,540.74 5,246.46 976,739.26 9.42
505-GO Impr Bonds 2004
TAXES 190,892 - - - 190,892.00 0.00
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 25,652 - - - 25,652.00 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 3,000 - (1,016.56) (105.01) 4,016.56 (33.89)
TOTAL REVENUES 219,544 - (1,016.56) (105.01) 220,560.56 (0.46)
Economic Development 261,538 - 247,225.00 246,920.00 14,313.00 94.53
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 261,538 - 247,225.00 246,920.00 14,313.00 94.53
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REVENUE & EXPENSE REPORT (UNAUDITED) AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
% OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
700-Water
CHARGES FOR SERVICES - - - (5.53) - 0.00
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS 50,000 - - - 50,000.00 0.00
OTHER REVENUES 33,250 - (3,976.38) 1,502.87 37,226.38 (11.96)
UTILITY SERVICES 789,552 5,984.02 311,679.25 297,858.94 477,872.75 39.48
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES 289,000 116.88 942.75 3,009.50 288,057.25 0.33
TOTAL REVENUES 1,161,802 6,100.90 308,645.62 302,365.78 853,156.38 26.57
Administration 415,934 3,631.81 257,246.09 254,577.94 158,687.91 61.85
Utility Distribution 1,932,797 57,616.28 304,090.95 215,321.30 1,628,706.05 15.73
Water Production 143,333 8,348.86 50,941.01 48,486.62 92,391.99 35.54
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,492,064 69,596.95 612,278.05 518,385.86 1,879,785.95 24.57
730-Sewer
OTHER REVENUES 45,000 750.00 (14,361.43) (1,234.71) 59,361.43 (31.91)
UTILITY SERVICES 1,261,770 13,012.99 616,739.62 602,506.70 645,030.38 48.88
TOTAL REVENUES 1,306,770 13,762.99 602,378.19 601,271.99 704,391.81 46.10
Administration 151,326 3,631.73 34,134.28 32,008.49 117,191.72 22.56
Utility Distrbution 1,612,324 89,191.20 591,415.68 582,425.40 1,020,908.32 36.68
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,763,650 92,822.93 625,549.96 614,433.89 1,138,100.04 35.47
740-Street Light
OTHER REVENUES 2,000 - (674.82) (60.65) 2,674.82 (33.74)
UTILITY SERVICES 75,500 644.19 39,379.87 38,752.07 36,120.13 52.16
TOTAL REVENUES 77,500 644.19 38,705.05 38,691.42 38,794.95 49.94
Street Lighting 82,836 6,995.57 36,236.06 36,151.76 46,599.94 43.74
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 82,836 6,995.57 36,236.06 36,151.76 46,599.94 43.74
745-Storm Water
OTHER REVENUES 22,000 - (7,932.50) (639.93) 29,932.50 (36.06)
UTILITY SERVICES 250,718 2,363.74 137,793.96 134,943.89 112,924.04 54.96
TOTAL REVENUES 272,718 2,363.74 129,861.46 134,303.96 142,856.54 47.62
Surface Water 319,466 9,468.59 50,261.91 40,819.95 269,204.09 15.73
Street Cleaning 47,980 2,970.92 15,897.74 41,360.24 32,082.26 33.13
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 367,446 12,439.51 66,159.65 82,180.19 301,286.35 18.01
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8-07-2012 01:22 PM CITY OF MOUND VIEW PAGE: 1
POOLED CASH REPORT
AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
BEGINNING CURRENT CURRENT
FUND ACCOUNT# ACCOUNT NAME BALANCE ACTIVITY BALANCE
___________________________________________________________________________________________________
CLAIM ON CASH
100-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 7,811,034.64 1,090,547.85 8,901,582.49
210-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 272,114.61 ( 6,407.50) 265,707.11
220-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 3,276.81 42.57 3,319.38
225-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 33,820.89 968.50 34,789.39
230-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M ( 62,468.12) ( 10,513.59) ( 72,981.71)
252-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 173,102.51 6,599.29 179,701.80
255-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 13,135.61 ( 743.15) 12,392.46
290-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 8,706.92 ( 554.53) 8,152.39
410-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 717,783.88 ( 87,572.05) 630,211.83
420-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 506,861.85 0.00 506,861.85
430-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 1,224,649.80 0.00 1,224,649.80
450-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 46,538.00 400,000.00 446,538.00
451-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 571,432.06 ( 13,121.54) 558,310.52
460-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 1,926,570.37 0.00 1,926,570.37
480-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 981,141.36 ( 5,925.00) 975,216.36
485-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 7,433,258.86 14,537.56 7,447,796.42
505-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 92,697.69 0.00 92,697.69
700-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 335,751.47 ( 56,359.28) 279,392.19
705-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 331,971.33 500.00 332,471.33
730-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 3,040,355.46 ( 52,510.51) 2,987,844.95
740-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 127,981.88 ( 4,739.36) 123,242.52
745-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 1,725,325.88 ( 5,152.38) 1,720,173.50
890-1010 CASH - POOLED 4M 192,012.55 40,771.37 232,783.92_
TOTAL CLAIM ON CASH 27,507,056.31 1,310,368.25 28,817,424.56
=============== ============== ==============
CASH IN BANK - POOLED CASH
CASH
999-1010 Pooled Cash 4M 138,531.63 1,189,502.09 1,328,033.72
999-1011 Pooled Cash Western 195,073.14 ( 114,900.96) 80,172.18_
SUBTOTAL CASH 333,604.77 1,074,601.13 1,408,205.90
INVESTMENTS
999-1041 Money Market RBC 0.00 ( 1,000,000.00) ( 1,000,000.00)
999-1044 Money Market Wells Fargo 10,189.68 ( 412.48) 9,777.20
999-1045 Money Market Morgan Stanley 2,352,894.04 ( 786,836.71) 1,566,057.33
999-1091 Investments - RBC 3,750,000.00 0.00 3,750,000.00
999-1094 Investments - Wells Fargo 12,514,362.25 25,000.00 12,539,362.25
999-1095 Investments - Morgan Stanley 8,508,011.71 ( 2,000.00) 8,506,011.71
999-1099 Investments - 4M Plus Fund 37,993.86 2,000,016.31 2,038,010.17_
SUBTOTAL INVESTMENTS 27,173,451.54 235,767.12 27,409,218.66
TOTAL CASH & INVESTMENTS 27,507,056.31 1,310,368.25 28,817,424.56
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CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
INVESTMENT INVENTORY JUNE, 2012
Inv.
No.Type Rate Purch Mature Term Call Cost Par
John Styrbicki, RBC Dain Rauscher; 612-371-7845, #1101-2194-5412
792 FHMC 2.000%07/29/2011 07/29/2021 3,653 750,000.00 750,000.00
810 CD 1.350%09/29/2011 10/06/2014 1,103 48,000.00 48,000.00
811 CD 1.400%09/29/2011 10/06/2014 1,103 152,000.00 152,000.00
822 FNMA 2.000%10/27/2011 10/27/2021 3,653 500,000.00 500,000.00
833 FHLB 1.000%01/25/2012 01/25/2022 3,653 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
839 FHLMC 1.500%03/06/2012 09/06/2019 2,740 300,000.00 300,000.00
859 FHLB 1.000%07/18/2012 07/18/2022 3,652 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
MM -1,000,000.00 -1,000,000.00
2,750,000.00 2,750,000
Steve Paddock, Wells Fargo Advisors; 612-332-1212, (formerly Prudential/Wachovia) 5050000000531
815 FNMA 2.000%09/21/2011 09/30/2021 3,662 1,250,000.00 1,250,000.00
827 FNMA 2.500%11/01/2011 10/27/2021 3,648 500,000.00 500,000.00
831 FNMA 1.000%12/19/2011 12/28/2021 3,662 300,000.00 300,000.00
834 FHLMC 1.500%01/10/2012 07/17/2019 2,745 470,000.00 470,000.00
835 FHLMC 1.125%01/19/2012 01/30/2020 2,933 2,584,612.25 2,584,612.25
836 FHLB 1.000%01/19/2012 01/25/2022 3,659 999,750.00 999,750.00
840 FHLB 1.000%02/15/2012 02/28/2022 3,666 320,000.00 320,000.00
845 FHLB 1.250%03/07/2012 03/21/2022 3,666 125,000.00 125,000.00
847 FHLB 1.250%04/04/2012 04/27/2022 3,675 845,000.00 845,000.00
848 FHLB 2.000%04/19/2012 04/27/2022 3,660 300,000.00 300,000.00
849 FHLB 1.250%05/01/2012 05/16/2022 3,667 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
850 FHLB 1.000%05/14/2012 05/24/2022 3,662 540,000.00 540,000.00
851 FHLB 1.000%05/14/2012 05/24/2022 3,662 250,000.00 250,000.00
852 FHLB 1.000%05/01/2012 05/24/2022 3,675 230,000.00 230,000.00
860 FHLB 1.000%06/04/2012 06/21/2022 3,669 1,180,000.00 1,180,000.00
861 FHLB 1.250%06/28/2012 07/18/2022 3,672 1,220,000.00 1,220,000.00
862 FHLB 1.000%06/26/2012 07/18/2022 3,674 425,000.00 425,000.00
MM 9,777.20 9,777.20
12,549,139.45 12,549,139.45
Nick Nerland, Morgan Stanley/Smith Barney; 651-215-8421 #2340006010667
620 CD 4.750%12/11/2008 12/17/2013 1,832 96,000.00 96,000.00
772 CD 0.750%02/11/2011 08/16/2012 552 150,000.00 150,000.00
796 FNMA 1.000%07/13/2011 07/27/2016 1,841 985,000.00 985,000.00
808 CD 0.550%08/17/2011 02/25/2013 558 249,000.00 249,000.00
809 CD 0.600%08/17/2011 02/25/2013 558 249,000.00 249,000.00
818 CD 0.400%09/20/2011 09/26/2012 372 249,000.00 249,000.00
819 CD 0.550%09/20/2011 01/23/2013 491 249,000.00 249,000.00
820 CD 0.100%09/20/2011 09/23/2013 734 248,000.00 248,000.00
821 CD 0.100%09/20/2011 09/23/2013 734 248,000.00 248,000.00
824 FNMA 0.500%10/25/2011 11/14/2014 1,116 350,000.00 350,000.00
837 FHLMC 1.500%01/11/2012 07/17/2019 2,744 500,000.00 500,000.00
838 CD 1.000%01/10/2012 12/23/2013 713 247,011.71 247,011.71
841 FNMA 1.000%02/23/2012 03/21/2017 1,853 500,000.00 500,000.00
842 FHLMC 1.500%02/23/2012 09/06/2019 2,752 1,000,000.00 1,000,000.00
843 CD 0.300%02/23/2012 08/29/2012 188 249,000.00 249,000.00
846 FHLMC 2.000%03/22/2012 12/22/2020 3,197 750,000.00 750,000.00
853 CD 0.450%05/14/2012 05/23/2013 374 248,000.00 248,000.00
854 CD 0.500%05/14/2012 05/23/2013 374 248,000.00 248,000.00
855 CD 0.500%05/14/2012 05/24/2013 375 248,000.00 248,000.00
856 CD 0.500%05/14/2012 11/22/2013 557 249,000.00 249,000.00
857 CD 0.750%05/14/2012 05/19/2014 735 249,000.00 249,000.00
858 CD 0.750%05/14/2012 05/23/2014 739 249,000.00 249,000.00
863 CD 0.300%06/27/2012 01/02/2013 189 249,000.00 249,000.00
864 CD 1.500%06/27/2012 07/17/2017 1,846 248,000.00 248,000.00
865 CD 2.100%06/27/2012 07/05/2019 2,564 199,000.00 199,000.00
MM 1,566,057.33 1,566,057
10,072,069.04 10,072,069.04
Western Bank 80,172.18 80,172
4M Fund
MM 1,328,033.72 1,328,033.72
MM Plus 2,038,010.17 2,038,010.17
28,817,424.56 28,817,424.56
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Item No. 11.B.1
Meeting Date: August 13, 2012
Type of Business: Reports
Administrator Review: _____
City of Mounds View Staff Report
To: Honorable Mayor and City Council
From: Mark Beer, Finance Director
Item Title/Subject: Financial Report for the Quarter Ended June 30, 2012
Attached is the June 30, 2012 Revenue and Expense Report. I have also attached our current
investment inventory, and cash balances by fund.
DETAIL FINANCIAL REPORTS
General Fund:
Most General Fund revenues are slightly behind 2011. We receive an advance on the July
property tax settlement in late June. However, the majority of tax revenue and related state paid
credits are received in the 2nd half of the year. Interest revenue and transfers in and out are
recorded at the end of the year. Franchise taxes, investment earnings, building permits and fines
and forfeitures are trailing the budget due to the continued economic slowdown. A larger
percentage of the City’s revenues are received in the second half of the year.
Most operating department expenditures are at or below budget expectations and represent
department efforts to continue to spend wisely. Higher fuel and energy costs have had a slight
negative effect on operations as will the vacancy of several positions.
Other Funds:
Banquet operations, which is a component of the Community Center shows a year-to-date deficit
of $224. Banquet center revenues are higher by $12,845 over this period last year. Expenditures
are lower by $5,004 due to lower utility, maintenance, and professional services charges. Other
revenues should pick-up in the second half of the year as we get into the heart of wedding season
with a slight increase over 2011. A transfer of $170,000 is budgeted for 2012 and the need to
transfer the entire amount will depend on the 2nd half of the year. Community Center operations
have experienced growing maintenance costs and this will only accelerate as the equipment
continues to age.
The Street Improvement Fund has experienced significant cost savings over the last four projects
due to the very competitive construction environment. This should continue for at least one maybe
two more projects. Also, the lack of economic development projects means that additional
unobligated tax increment is available to use for future street projects. The combination of these
two items should allow us to accelerate the last three projects ahead of schedule and start the last
project in 2015.
The Water, Sanitary Sewer, Storm Water and Street Light Utility fund expenses are tracking within
or under budget. Water revenues are slightly under budget but tend to increase after the summer
quarter. Most funds are on target with their respective budgets. The third quarter will provide a
more accurate picture on how the year is going but we are on track, with no significant surprises.
Investments:
The City has seen interest rates continue to trend lower as higher yielding agency bonds are called
by their issuers. Investment income for 2012 is $232,784 compared with $233,113 for the same
period in 2011. Our portfolio for June 30, 2012 was 29,384,194 compared with $30,384,194 for
2011. I have attached the June 30th cash balance and investment statements for your review.
The Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has maintained the current discount rate at 0% -
.25%. The FOMC has guided that they will keep rates low into late 2014. The Federal Reserve
cannot affect interest rates by lowering the discount rate so they have used various bond buying
programs (QE1, QE2), which has artificially lowered rates on those securities. There is some
speculation that QE3 may come depending on the softness in the economy. The state of the bond
market would indicate that recovery is going to be slow and lengthy. Treasury bills are presently
providing the following rates-of-return:
Treasury Securities
2012
2011
2 year .220 .300
5 year .580 1.190
10 year 1.440 2.550
Cert. of Deposit
1 year .250 .250
Inflation in the next 12 to 18 months does not seem to be a concern for the FOMC. State
unemployment for June was 5.6% compared to national unemployment of 8.2%. The job market
continues to be slow to recover and housing appears to be close to or at a bottom. About 20% of
mortgages are underwater.
FINANCE DEPARTMENT OPERATIONS:
Second quarter:
The annual financial audit and preparation of the 2011 comprehensive annual financial report
consumes a lot of staff time during the second quarter. Staff also began and completed work on
the five year financial plan and began work on the 2013 budget.
Third and fourth quarters:
The third and fourth quarters will be dominated with budget related work which will culminate with a
truth-in-taxation hearing and adoption of the 2013 budget and tax levy in December. The third
quarter will also include certifying assessments for delinquent utilities, diseased trees, abatements
and other charges due to the City. Work on insurance policy renewal occurs in the fourth quarter.
Respectfully Submitted,
Mark Beer
8-01-2012 01:03 PM CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PAGE: 1
EXPENDITURES REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
100-GENERAL FUND
Police % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50.00
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
PERSONNEL SERVICES
100-4200-0100 SALARIES/WAGES, REGULA 1,462,482 114,148.00 701,895.03 651,566.93 760,586.97 47.99
100-4200-0110 SALARIES/WAGES, OVERTI 46,659 5,999.72 24,648.49 27,655.27 22,010.51 52.83
100-4200-0112 K9 overtime 6,273 0.00 0.00 0.00 6,273.00 0.00
100-4200-0150 SALARIES/WAGES, PART-T 15,765 1,105.70 7,038.68 6,160.83 8,726.32 44.65
100-4200-0300 SOCIAL SECURITY 26,027 1,790.96 11,638.62 10,791.77 14,388.38 44.72
100-4200-0321 PERA COORDINATED - EMP 212,106 16,886.24 101,511.31 99,006.00 110,594.69 47.86
100-4200-0400 HEALTH INSURANCE - EMP 221,792 16,757.73 98,601.47 86,658.68 123,190.53 44.46
100-4200-0410 LIFE INSURANCE - EMPLO 0 323.86 1,943.18 1,870.93 ( 1,943.18) 0.00
100-4200-0420 DENTAL INSURANCE - EMP 0 327.68 2,262.24 2,044.56 ( 2,262.24) 0.00
100-4200-0500 WORKERS COMPENSATION 44,787 9,895.51 29,686.53 29,684.85 15,100.47 66.28
TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES 2,035,891 167,235.40 979,225.55 915,439.82 1,056,665.45 48.10
MATERIALS & SUPPLIES
100-4200-1210 SUPPLIES, BUILDING & G 800 0.00 400.00 400.00 400.00 50.00
100-4200-1230 SUPPLIES, EQUIPMENT 2,000 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00
100-4200-1600 OPERATING SUPPLIES 6,000 117.15 2,838.49 3,018.63 3,161.51 47.31
100-4200-1700 MOTOR FUELS & LUBRICAN 53,500 1,568.77 24,681.26 20,890.76 28,818.74 46.13
100-4200-2100 BOOKS & PERIODICALS 900 0.00 482.07 472.27 417.93 53.56
100-4200-2400 UNIFORM & CLOTHING 19,760 0.00 15,547.10 21,615.08 4,212.90 78.68
TOTAL MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 82,960 1,685.92 43,948.92 46,396.74 39,011.08 52.98
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
100-4200-3020 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY S 53,580 0.00 17,350.00 21,250.00 36,230.00 32.38
100-4200-3030 OTHER PROFESSIONAL SER 3,490 30.00 349.00 5,475.29 3,141.00 10.00
100-4200-3050 DISPATCHING - CONTRACT 90,189 11,853.18 48,344.59 37,586.69 41,844.41 53.60
100-4200-3055 INFORMATION SYSTEM FEE 2,616 0.00 1,635.44 1,010.00 980.56 62.52
100-4200-3070 COPS EVENTS 500 0.00 0.00 0.00 500.00 0.00
100-4200-3080 VETERINARY SERVICES 6,000 0.00 1,195.41 1,050.00 4,804.59 19.92
100-4200-3100 TELEPHONE 2,000 0.00 709.56 873.53 1,290.44 35.48
100-4200-3210 ELECTRICITY 320 21.56 122.48 113.21 197.52 38.28
100-4200-3430 PRINTING 800 98.33 314.78 203.40 485.22 39.35
100-4200-3610 MEMBERSHIPS 1,660 0.00 1,250.00 1,400.00 410.00 75.30
100-4200-3630 TRAINING & CONFERENCES 16,110 150.00 3,054.87 4,608.75 13,055.13 18.96
100-4200-4800 INSURANCE & BONDS 28,500 4,412.23 18,264.63 41,594.61 10,235.37 64.09
100-4200-5100 REPAIRS, COMPUTERS 23,421 1,885.01 12,237.42 17,540.81 11,183.58 52.25
100-4200-5130 REPAIRS, EQUIPMENT 9,449 115.96 4,549.67 1,509.64 4,899.33 48.15
TOTAL CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 238,635 18,566.27 109,377.85 134,215.93 129,257.15 45.83
EXP CATG 60-69 NOT USED ____________ ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ _______
CAPITAL OUTLAY
100-4200-7030 EQUIPMENT 16,500 0.00 7,619.31 0.00 8,880.69 46.18
100-4200-7040 VEHICLES 0 0.00 0.00 23,600.96 0.00 0.00
TOTAL CAPITAL OUTLAY 16,500 0.00 7,619.31 23,600.96 8,880.69 46.18
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL Police 2,373,986 187,487.59 1,140,171.63 1,119,653.45 1,233,814.37 48.03
8-01-2012 01:03 PM CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW PAGE: 2
EXPENDITURES REPORT (UNAUDITED)
AS OF: JUNE 30TH, 2012
100-GENERAL FUND
Police % OF YEAR COMPLETED: 50.00
CURRENT CURRENT YEAR TO DATE PRIOR YEAR BUDGET % YTD
DEPARTMENTAL EXPENDITURES BUDGET PERIOD ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL BALANCE BUDGET
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,373,986 187,487.59 1,140,171.63 1,119,653.45 1,233,814.37 48.03
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MOUNDS VIEW POLICE DEPARTMENT
QUARTERLY REPORT
APRIL - JUNE 2012
Chief Kinney, Officer Erickson and St Paul Chief Smith
at the K9 graduation
Police Department
2401 County Road 10· Mounds View, MN 55112-1499
Phone 763-717-4070· FAX: 763-717-4069
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Statistical Report:
Activity
Apr thru Jun
2012
TOTAL
Apr thru Jun
2011
TOTAL
Year to
Date
TOTAL
Adult Arrests 156 93 349
Juvenile Arrests 17 10 28
Calls For Service 1801 1755 3491
Court Citations 480 298 650
Administrative
Offenses
84 112 162
Apr thru Jun 2012 Investigative Reports
Cases assigned for investigation
TOTAL 122 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 221
Assault 22 Misc-Other Offenses 18
Burglary 9 Disturbing Peace 4
Forgery 0 Obscenity 0
Narcotics 6 Property
Damage/Trespass
5
Arson 0 Robbery 0
Crimes Against Family 4 Theft/Fraud 27
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
Other)
13 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 1
Criminal Sexual Conduct 2 Weapons 2
Misc. Liquor Offenses 0 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
3
Juvenile-Runaway 6
3
Apr thru Jun 2012 Crime Reports
TOTAL 476 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 901
Assault 40 Misc-Other Offenses 16
Burglary 13 Disturbing Peace 37
Forgery 3 Obscenity 1
Narcotics 40 Property
Damage/Trespass
49
Arson 1 Robbery 0
Crimes Against Family 4 Theft/Fraud 113
Traffic (DUI, Accidents,
other)
105 Vehicle Theft/Tampering 9
Criminal Sexual Conduct 3 Weapons 2
Misc. Liquor Offenses 17 Crimes Against Admin of
Justice
14
Juvenile-
Runaway/Curfew
9
Apr thru Jun 2012 Misc. Incidents, Calls & Complaints
TOTAL 1367 TOTAL YEAR TO DATE 2642
Lost & Found
(persons/property)
37 Suspicion Narcotics 7
Vehicles (towed, recovered,
abandoned)
19 Public Disturbance/Loud
Party
71
Accidents 48 Disorderly Juvenile 31
Animal
Complaints/Impounds
124 MV/Traffic Complaints 111
Fires 28 MV/Noise Complaints 0
Medical/Suicide/Mental/DOA 178 City Ordinance
Complaints
23
Domestic-Verbal 62 Warrants 25
Alarms 66 Assist other Agencies 108
Lockouts 49 Misc. Public Calls 242
Suspicious Misc 138
4
211
255
314
403
0 100 200 300 400 500
2009
2010
2011
2012
Traffic Citations
Apr thru Jun
Top 5 Crimes
113
105
49
40
37
Theft
Traffic Offenses
Prop
Damage/Trespass
Assault
Dist Peace
5
School Resource Officer (SRO)
During the months of April, May, and June 2012, the SRO handled or assisted with 11 case
reports at Edgewood Middle School. These incidents involved: 2 assists to medics, 4
disorderly conducts, 1 false police report, 1 assault, 1 possession of stolen property, 1 theft,
and 1 graffiti incident. From those cases, 3 juveniles were petitioned to court, 4 were referred
to the diversion program, and 1 case is pending review by the County Attorney. In addition to
daily functions at the school such as being a police presence in the hallways and building
positive relationships with student, the SRO also handled a variety of incidents that did not
require a case report such as the following:
• Assisted deans with using the school security cameras to locate incidents of theft,
bullying, or class skipping
• Provided bike locks to students in need
• Deescalated students in crisis
• Counseled parents and students on cyber bullying and fighting
• Conducted home visits to truant students and transported students to TRY(suspension
program)
• Assisted with the spring severe weather and fire drills
• Counseled parents on dealing with out of control kids
• Assisted in locating lost and recovered stolen property
• Assisted investigators with cases involving students.
• The SRO also served as an advisor to the school Building Operations Committee and
Deans and Administration meetings.
Several school staff and parents mentioned how thankful they were to have the SRO at the
school to assist when 2 students required medical attention. One student suffered an asthma
attack and the SRO was able to provide oxygen immediately for the student. Another student
slipped and hit his head, knocking himself unconscious. The SRO was able to quickly arrive
and provide updates to responding paramedics.
The SRO dealt with a couple unusual incidents towards the end of the school year. Five 6th
graders gained entry into the school cafeteria after hours and stole snacks. The SRO was
able to catch all the students involved and refer them to the diversion program. The other
unusual incident involved a 6th grader who brought $1000 in cash to the school and began
handing it out to classmates to pay for supposed “lost bets.” The SRO was also able to
recover the $1000 in cash and return it to the parent.
The final day of school ended the year on a sour note when the SRO had to respond to
several disorderly students on the buses. The disorderly students were promptly removed
from the buses and several were subsequently petitioned for disorderly conduct.
One highlight occurred when the technical education students who constructed the dog
house were able to meet K-9 Niko. Officer Erickson and Niko came to Edgewood to thank the
students for building such a wonderful dog house.
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Crime Prevention/DARE
Officer Keckeisen hosted a very successful DARE graduation for over 100 5th graders from
Pinewood Elementary School.
Participation in the annual Mounds View Town Hall Meeting occurred, presenting information
on all of the quality policing programs provided by the Mounds View Police Department
Alcohol compliance checks were completed this quarter. We are pleased to report that all of
the businesses licensed to sell alcohol in Mounds View passed the compliance check.
Quarterly Predatory Offender checks continued this quarter.
Officer Keckeisen attended the monthly property manager’s coalition meetings this quarter,
along with meeting property managers on a weekly basis to discuss reports of crimes that
happened on their property and to develop proactive strategies to deter future criminal
activity.
Officer Keckeisen conducted training sessions for the officers in defensive tactics and taser
refresher training.
Finally, the weekly crime summary continues to be distributed which contains helpful crime
prevention tips. Crime mapping allows citizens to get a visual representation of exactly
where crime is happening in Mounds View.
Toward Zero Deaths (TZD)
The May seatbelt saturation resulted in 54 drivers and passengers who neglected to wear
their seatbelts. Our current seat belt compliance rate, (taken by an unscientific poll) is
approximately 93%.
During this quarter our officers also participated in seven events. Five of these events were
county wide DWI saturations in the cities of St Anthony, St Paul, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights
& White Bear Lake. During these events, fifty-five people were arrested for DWI and ninety-
five for driving without a valid license.
The last event of the quarter was an “On-Duty” saturation held on June 30, 2012 in which Sgt
Zender’s officers made one DWI and five driving after revocation arrests.
The following charts highlight some of the results by Mounds View officers during the
scheduled saturations.
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Overall Agency Performance
Agency Event Type Participation
Agency Arrests
Agency Stops By Hour
Agency Arrests By Month
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Training
Officers attended the following training courses during this past quarter:
• Use of Force Refresher
• Performance Management
• Safety and Loss Control
• Minnesota Chiefs of Police Conference
• Emergency Vehicle Operations Course
• Association of Training Officers of Minnesota Trainers Forum
• Suicide Prevention
• Mass Fatalities Incident Response
• First Aid-CPR
• Basic Sexual Assault Investigations Training
• Critical Incident Training
• Summer Fire Arms Qualification
• Minnesota Police & Peace Officers Association 90th Annual Convention
• Critical Incidents in Law Enforcement
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Canine (K-9) Unit
Officer Nick Erickson and Niko completed 12-weeks of training
and graduated on Thursday, May 24th, 2012. The training that
the K-9 team completed included apprehension, article/evidence
searching, handler protection, tracking, building searches and
obedience.
The Mounds View Police Department recognized
and welcomed its newest member, K-9 officer
Niko, at a city council meeting on Monday, June
25th, 2012. Niko was also issued his own badge.
Our K-9 team started working with our patrol
division on Monday, May 28th, 2012. Between the
time of May 28- June 30, the K-9 team has
participated in 10 deployments. These
deployments consisted of public demonstrations,
building searches, alarms, and the city council
swearing in ceremony. One situation was a
warrant arrest in which the suspect ran out the back door in an attempt to elude officers. The
suspect eventually gave himself up to Niko after several orders to surrender were
announced.
On Monday, June 25th, 2012, Officer Erickson
and Niko did a demonstration for a group of young
children at a local day care.
The K-9 team conducts daily trainings that include
other Mounds View officers so all are accustomed
to working with a K-9 team. The entire department
is excited about the new opportunities that emerge
with having a K-9 team as part of the department.
If you would like more information about the K-9
unit or would like to make a donation to help cover
the cost of training and care please contact the
police department at 763-717-4070.
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News from the Department
(Chief Kinney, Sgt. Nelson and Deputy
Chief Menard at the Joe Bergeron
Maplewood Memorial.)
A first ever Suburban Ramsey County Law Enforcement memorial event was held during
National Police Week. The event took place on May 17, 2012 at Maplewood City Hall. This
event was a special recognition for all officers throughout Ramsey County who have been
killed in the line of duty. All law enforcement agencies in Ramsey County were represented
which culminated in a wreath laying ceremony in honor of all officers making the ultimate
sacrifice.
Police Chiefs seated near the base
of the Joe Bergeron Memorial.
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The Minnesota Street Rod Association (MSRA) held its 39th annual Back to the 50’s event
this year on June 22nd, 23rd and 24th, at the Minnesota State Fair grounds. The registration
hotel was the Mermaid Event Center here in Mounds View. This year there were 11,700
registered classic cars. This presented a challenge to organize and safely control the traffic
flow for the thousands of vehicles in and out of the area. Months of planning and meetings
between state, county and local officials took place to deal with the potential traffic
congestion. This was complicated by the recent construction in the area including the
removal of the County Road 10 bridges. However, all of the feedback received was positive
indicating a carefully controlled and well managed event!
Overhead view of the Mermaid parking lot during the MSRA registration
The police department was represented at the annual Town Hall Meeting on April 16, 2012. It
also served as the first public appearance for Officer Erickson and K9 Niko!
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The police department also saw the launch of our very own Facebook page. Now, not only
does a city Facebook page exist, but also one exclusively for the police department. The
department has posted news about the K9 program, crime alert notices and a surveillance
video image of an unidentified suspect. The page can be found at
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mounds-View-Police.
The department also participated in the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run benefitting
Special Olympics Minnesota. Officer Erickson, K9 Niko and Officer Olson made the 5K leg
carrying the torch on to our neighboring agency in New Brighton.
Financial Report (see attached on next page)
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