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going to be acting upon. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer stated that was unknown at this point and is the purpose of this meeting. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson inquired about the driving force behind the amendments, whether there was a need <br />for more single family residential or because Metropolitan Council wants a plan in place before <br />they will expand the Municipal Urban Service Area (MUSA). <br /> <br />Mr. Schwanke responded that the structural road system and a general theme of land use will be <br />developed regardless of which alternative is used. Regarding the driving forces of the <br />amendments, he noted Metropolitan Council's concern about the congestion on U.S. Highway #10 <br />and also stated that the potential of a bridge crossing has been discussed for years. He added that <br />the City of Ramsey's intent is to take a proactive approach by engaging in conversation internally <br />before being forced into something unprepared. <br /> <br />Mr. Smyser explained that Figure 7A represented a variation of Figure 7 which evolved from <br />discussion between City Staff and the consultants. He advised that it utilizes a roadway system <br />similar to the one approved by the Planning Commission, but that the land uses are separated into <br />only two types, residential and non-residential (with no particular attention paid to density). He <br />noted that they moved County Road gl 16 north and moved the access road south of U.S. <br />Highway #10 near the bridge crossing further south to allow for a larger non-residential area. <br /> <br />Mr. Dietrich noted the need to identify the infrastructure, and the need for a well area. An area <br />directly east of Armstrong was suggested along with a need for residential development in the area. <br />Mr. Dietrich also noted the following observations: 1) County Road #116 and Thurston has <br />potential for a housing site, possible senior housing; 2) Nowthen Boulevard and State Highway <br />#47 is currently more commercial in nature but is better suited for residential; 3) The non- <br />residential area located at 153rd Avenue N.W. and State Highway #47 should be shrunk down and <br />consolidated; 4) the 153rd Avenue extension has potential for more commercial; 5) the fire station <br />on Armstrong Boulevard N.W. could be converted back to residential; and 6) the area of 173rd <br />Avenue N.W. and Armstrong Boulevard could be developed with more commercial-type services. <br /> <br />Commissioner Deemer pointed out that a wetland exists in the area of 173rd Avenue N.W. and <br />Armstrong. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden stated, with reference to Figure 7A, that he was under the impression that <br />City Staff and the consultants were going to take a closer look at the land use issue. <br /> <br />Ms. Frolik stated that it had been the consensus of the Planning Commission that the market would <br />drive the demand for land use. <br /> <br />City Administrator Schroeder addressed the need to deal with the land use in a more narrative <br />form. He cited Brooklyn Park as an example of achieving too much high density development in a <br />small area. He stated it was obvious that a bridge would demand where things are needed and <br />didn't want to define that. <br /> <br />Chairperson Bawden declared that at some particular point, the City will have to define what is <br />going to be in each space. <br /> <br />Mr. Schroeder pointed out that the Planning Commission hasn't had much opportunity to discuss <br />land uses and how much is needed. <br /> <br />Mr. Johnson inquired about the problems of building an overpass over U.S. Highway #10. <br /> <br />PC/CC/EDC/July 5, 1994 <br /> Page 3 of 5 <br /> <br /> <br />