Minutes - Parks and Recreation Commission - 04/13/1995

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economic development activities. Mr. Schroeder continued that there is a natural ponding area that would be retained by the City for drainage purposes and we may be able to make a business park picnic area. We will be landscaping both streets. There will be heavy industrial on the east side of the berm and light industrial on the west side. He added that there are no particular park or landscape plans at this point. Chairperson Hetland inquired if this would affect the bridge crossing to which Mr. Schroeder replied no, the only impact is that McKinley Street becomes a feeder street to all that. Commissioner Cook inquired if Outlot A is intended for industrial use to which Mr. Schroeder replied yes. Commissioner Henn inquired if there will be a trail leading to the drainage easement along the road. Mr. Schroeder didn't think so as the road will be wide enough. A concern of the businesses is that we not provide an amenity for children in the area. Commissioner Skinner inquired if Mr. Schroeder could foresee any problem with developing the north side of County Road #116 - if this would deter people from moving into the north side. Mr. Schroeder stated that C.R. #116 will be the busiest road in Ramsey. The northern lot where Communicor Corporation is located is not the most aesthetically pleasing but the homes across C.R. #116 sold rather easily. He added that Communicor is cleaning up their lot. Upon request, Mr. Schroeder explained the types of businesses moving into the area. Chairperson Hetland inquired if the buildings would be of the same design as in the other business park - what would the criteria be. Mr. Schroeder replied that we are buying and selling the land and we can control the design, etc. Motion by Chairperson Hetland and seconded by Commissioner Skinner to approve the sketch plan for the City of Ramsey's Business Park and to agree that no park dedication is required. Motion carried. Voting yes: Chairperson Hetland, Commissioners Skinner, Cook, Henn and Osborn. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioners Asfahl and Johns. Case #3: Provide Comment on Draft Trail Corridor Narrative Parks/Utilities Boos stated that a great deal of discussion has taken place about the purpose of what this case is intended to address. It is to provide narrative for the parks and trails plan; what will the system look like, who will the users be, etc. We talked about trail design, taking into consideration safety and patrolling. The trail descriptions are a brief synopsis of what they may look like. We may not want to talk about specific trail details within the framework of this case. In other areas, such as Sunfish Lake, we could talk about the subdivision around the lake. We should pay attention to the uniqueness of the area. He explained that the narrative will not touch upon every square inch but it should Park and Recreation Commission/April 13, 1995 Page 4 of 9