Minutes - Planning Commission - 09/15/1994 - Special Jt Mtg

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COMMISSION BUSINESS Case #1: Review Alternatives for Land Use and Transportation Updates to Comprehensive Plan Commissioner Deemer arrived at 7:03. Commissioner Wagner reviewed the seven recommendations of the Economic Development Commission outlined in their memorandum to the City Council and Planning Commission dated September 6,11994; this memorandum is included with these minutes as Attachment A. Chairperson Bawden, noting that the Economic Development Commission's recommendations were different that the Planning Commission's recommendations, stated that the two Commissions need to come together with a compromise. Commissioner Terry explained that the Planning Commission selected the western bridge option largely due tO the fact that it is the City of Dayton's choice and because the eastern bridge's location in a County park would prohibit economic development in the immediate area of the bridge. He also noted that the location of the tracks was a negative factor for the eastern bridge option. Commissioner Ullen stated that the Economic Development Commission chose the eastern bridge for its location in the County Park as it would have the least amount of impact on existing land uses, one of the proposed criteria for a Mississippi River Bridge. The Proposed Goals and Proposed Criteria for Mississippi River Bridge are included with these minutes as Attachment B. Commissioner Hendriksen stated that there would be a greater opportunity for economic development with the western bridge. Commissioner Ullen stated that the western bridge does not meet the proposed criteria. Commissioner Deemer inquired if the Economic Development Commission looked at the City of Dayton's criteria for a bridge. Commissioner Ullen stated that the Economic Development Commission was not given that information. Commissioner Hendriksen advised that the City of Dayton's criteria was a very important factor in the Planning Commission's decision. Chairperson Bawden stated that when the Planning Commission directed City Staff to look at the land use issue, they decided to get the Economic Development Commission involved for that purpose. Commissioner Holland stated that the final decision rests with City Council and, therefore, suggested sending both proposals to City Council for their review. Commissioner Kent noted that both Commissions seemed to be in agreement for the land use but are in opposition to the location of a bridge that may never come to pass. Chairperson Bawden interjected that the City's Comprehensive Plan goes to the County, etc., and that these agencies will base their planning "somewhat" on what the City of Ramsey is planning. Therefore it is important to have input on the location of a possible bridge crossing. Chairperson Bawden then inquired whether the consultants could recall the City of Dayton's options. PC/EDC/September 15, 1994 Page 2 of 7