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

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Mr. Bill Smith, representing Biko Associates, advised that one of Dayton's main concerns was that they did not want to interrupt the residential uses along County Road #121; the Elm Creek Park Reserve was not as important as the residential uses. He also stated that Dayton was adamant about not allowing the bridge to dead-end and circle through the City of Dayton; they wanted a straight shot down to Trunk Highway #610. Commissioner Hendriksen discussed how the easterly bridge corridor currently shown on maps did not receive a proper public hearing, yet became a part of the City of Ramsey's Comprehensive Plan, and he stated that the "foundation is very sandy and not set in concrete." Commissioner Deemer advised that the City of Dayton did not want the bridge to connect with an existing road, and that~.Jis still the. ir preferred alignment. Commissioner Ullen felt that if the City of Dayton is willing to do that for their citizens, then the City of Ramsey should also do such. Commissioner Marquart stated that the City of Ramsey is going to have to look at what's best for the City of Ramsey, as the City of Dayton has to look at what's best for the City of Dayton. Commissioner Holland noted that it was a major issue that the Planning Commission did not want to "shove something down another City's throat that they do not want." Commissioner Deemer concurred that the Planning Commission's intent was to find something that would accommodate all situations. Commissioner Hendriksen further stated that the Planning Commission attempted to select a road skeleton that would accommodate a wide range of options. The Planning Commission felt the bridge should first accommodate Highway #10, and if one did not want to access Highway #10, they could swing east onto County Road #116 to access the commercial and industrial area. Commissioner Hendriksen commented that the bridge will impact somebody wherever it is located. Commissioner Kent inquired where Ramsey's current Transportation Plan sits in authority, and whether the City of Dayton recognizes it or has thrown it out. Commissioner Hendriksen advised that it is Ramsey's official document and is recognized by Anoka County, but is most likely not recognized in State planning documents. Chairperson Bawden suggested using Figure 7 and plugging in the Economic Development Commission's recommended land uses. He inquired whether the Economic Development Commission had any objections with the west well field. City Engineer Jankowski explained why the particular field was chosen, but stated that it could be moved. He advised that he hasn't done borings or tests but based the location on the bedrock map. He felt it wouldn't make a difference to what the land use is as long as the City reserves parcels in that area for 4-5 wells that are 7-800 feet apart. Chairperson Bawden inquired whether wells would be needed in the northern part of the city if expansion occurs there. Mr. Jankowski stated that wells would be needed if expansion occurs in that area. Chairperson Bawden summarized that the Commissions should not be overly concerned with the well field at this point. PC/EDC/September Page 3 of 7 15, 1994