Minutes - Planning Commission - 04/21/1994 - Special Meeting

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Ms. Frolik also noted that the area proposed as Industrial at the corner of Sunfish Lake Boulevard and Co. Rd. #116 is currently being developed R-1 Residential, multi-family, and commercial. Commissioner Terry noted his concern over the proposal of High Density Residential west of Armstrong Boulevard, citing that it would be a long time before sewer and water extends that far. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to leave the High Density Residential area west of Armstrong Boulevard (outlined in Figure 2) as proposed. Bill Smith, a representative of BIKO Associates, discussed the proposal of an east-west roadway connection with the City of Elk River (Figure 3 of memorandum dated April 18, 1994). He advised that Elk River has not yet finalized their Transportation Plan and that they do desire a connection. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to include the proposed east-west roadway connection with the City of Elk River in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Smith discussed four possible Rum River bridge crossings with the City of Andover (Figure 4 of memorandum dated April 18, 1994). He advised that the possibility of such a connection with Andover is extremely far off in the future. Mr. Smith noted that of the four proposed crossings, the working group favors the crossing at the Boy Scout Camp as it is equidistant between the two existing bridges at Co. Rd. #116 and Co. Rd. #22. He also stated that if this were the chosen crossing, consideration would be given to extending the bridge connection across TH #47 over to Co. Rd. #5. Ms. Frolik inquired about beginning discussions with the neighboring communities before the City of Ramsey finalizes their Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Smith suggested one more informal contact with each city while the consultants are preparing their draft. Commissioner Deemer advised that the area north of 181st Avenue is unincorporated, and therefore, the City has the right to extend their Comprehensive Planning 1-2 miles past that boundary. He suggested this be given consideration since extensive residential development is occurring in this area. Mr. Schwanke inquired whether Commissioner Deemer was suggesting annexation or just planning. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that Mr. Smith and Mr. Schwanke would perform a preliminary investigation concerning the jurisdictional issues, including the benefits and implications of any annexation. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to include Andover bridge options in the Comprehensive Plan. Mr. Smith discussed the pros and cons of the three proposed alignments for a Mississippi River bridge crossing (Figure 5, 6 and 7 of memorandum dated April 18, 1994). Commissioner Hendriksen suggested cloverleaf (or diamond) exits off the bridge at Highway #10. He also stated that he preferred the alignment of Co. Rd. #116 as suggested on Figure 5 no matter which bridge crossing was utilized. Planning Commission/April 21, 1994 Page 3 of 5