Minutes - Planning Commission - 05/19/1994 - Special Meeting

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Mr. Schroeder informed that County Road gl 16 is currently programmed to extend to Armstrong Boulevard within five years. He stated that the City sees the bridge as a MnDOT project with City and County participation, but there is no schedule at all. He also advised that the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA) is unknown at present, but it is believed that it will extend as far as Ramsey Boulevard by this year. Mr. Bauer admitted that putting County Road gl 16 through would enhance the commercial value, but noted that if you can't sell it, it doesn't matter. He specified the need to create incentives for commercial and industrial. Mr. Bauer stated that the City needs to decide whether it wants to be a bedroom community or attract commercial. Mr. Bauer asserted that there are concerns about the large amounts of commercial and industrial in Ramsey. Acting Chairperson Hendriksen, referring back to the road skeleton, stated that the main focus should be on County Road gl 16 with a tributary to Puma Street. Commissioner Deemer noted that Figure 6 reduces commercial and industrial acreage the most for a bridge scenario. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission that Figure #7, with the bridge crossing over Highway gl0 at a 90° angle and with County Road gl 16 extending west as a local road, is the preferred bridge choice, and Figure #5 shall be given as an option that was reviewed. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to leave in the Armstrong Boulevard connection to Highway gl0. Mr. Schroeder suggested, due to the late hour, that the Planning Commission discuss the land uses on another night and proceed with looking at the trail plan. Mr. Schwanke confirmed that the decision of the Planning Commission was to go with Figure #7, with modifications, that Figure #4 be submitted as an option, and Figure #5 will be submitted for review of the council noting that it was studied and rejected. Commissioner Terry noted that a strong point for Figure #7 is that the street skeleton is similar to the no-bridge scenario. Mr. Smith proceeded to discuss the preliminary draft of the thoroughfare plan, outlining major arterials, minor arterials, principals, access routes, collectors, and bridge alternates. Acting Chairperson Hendriksen noted that Industrial Boulevard was coded incorrectly. He added that Ramsey Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard were also depicted incorrectly. Mr. Jankowski presented road counts from 1986, which were discussed. Mr. Schroeder directed Staff to include updated traffic counts in the agenda of the next meeting, so that they may be reviewed with regard to the depiction of Ramsey Boulevard and Nowthen Boulevard. Planning Commission/May 19, 1994 Page 5 of 6