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<br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he loves the idea but asked how often there is executive style <br />housing that abuts a business park. <br /> <br />Mr. Martinson stated that the area is so densely wooded he thinks executive style housing will <br />really fit because it is hard to find wooded lots these days. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he also supports the proposed full access being bumped <br />further to the south. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he thinks all the neighbors on Bowers Drive should be given a <br />heads up about this possibility. He stated that he thinks putting a business park in is better than <br />packing a bunch of houses in there. He suggested sending out a flyer to the neighborhood with <br />the concept. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Miller stated that when a site plan is completed, they would <br />want some sort of buffer built in to address the concern between residential and commercial. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that as long as people know what they are going in near, he <br />thinks executive homes can go in there and cited North Fork as an example where this was <br />worked. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig stated that this sounds similar to Anoka's business park and agreed that <br />transportation will be the biggest issue. He stated that running this into the Armstrong overpass <br />is the only way he sees this working with semi-truck traffic. <br /> <br />Mr. Pearson explained the land layout in the area to address the concerns of the park being near <br />the residential areas. <br /> <br />There was discussion about designing for the possible future bridge river crossing, future traffic <br />needs and local traffic for this development. <br /> <br />Councilmember McGlone stated that he really likes the idea of induding a trail system. <br /> <br />Councilmember Elvig noted that the sidewalks in the Anoka business park are heavily used by <br />people in the park and also by nearby residents. <br /> <br />Councilmember Dehen stated that he would also like to see some sort of small recreation area <br />near Bowers Drive because they are so isolated. <br /> <br />Councilmember Jeffrey stated that he would like to get MnDDT in the room to see what they are <br />willing to entertain for access points. <br /> <br />Mr. Martinson stated that they would like to work with the Council to come up with a plan that <br />they all can agree on before they go the MnDot. <br /> <br />City Council Work Session I April 14, 2009 <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />