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Mr. Otto stated that Gateway, if improved, would hold it's own <br />' and the figures were arrived at by using the average growth rate <br />of other airports in the metro region. <br />Chairman Ippel stated that he realizes Mr. Babcock represents a <br />property owner but he is asking the Commission to make a determina- <br />tion on something that could be done without any knowledge of just <br />' what the property owner is planning; would like to see from <br />Mr. Babcock's client exactly where the property is located and <br />what is being planned for it. <br />' Mr. Babcock stated he would try and provide that information. <br />Mr. Babcock also stated that if the Commission is reasoning this <br />issue through on the basis of economic benefit to Ramsey, he <br />' urges the Commission to be cautious because he doesn't see any <br />benefit from what has been suggested. <br />' Will Barry 7220 153rd Lane NW - Stated that he participated <br />in the 1980 push against an airport. Mr. Barry stated that <br />the public statement at that time was against any airport in <br />Ramsey; not just on the General Mills property. Council's <br />' authorization for this study was a mistake and the public will <br />inform them of that very soon. <br />' Jim Martin - Plymouth, MN. - Stated his family owns land within <br />kZ mile of the existing airport facility and that there are <br />acquisition costs associated with clear zones A and B and if <br />you are anticipating acquiring property from us in the the C <br />' zone by zoning, we will test it in court and suggested that the <br />prime beneficiaries of this proposed plan may be private property <br />owners who will use government money to bail them out of a losing <br />' situation. <br />Virgil Rose - Inquired as to what will happen to his property <br />value if his residence survives the plan and is not acquired. <br />He has talked to some business people in the Industrial area and <br />some feel property values will increase and some say airport <br />' development will be detrimental to property values. <br />Chairman Ippel stated that the Commission is addressing the <br />' issues one step at a time and nobody on the Commission is ready <br />to make judgements and recommendations to Council. <br />Virgil Rose R Stated that where he lives is an established area <br />that will be greatly affected and he realizes that the dollars <br />and cents issue is important and that it will be very difficult <br />for the homeowners to consider the plan objectively. <br />' Commissioner Donovan agreed that there is an emotion cost that <br />cannot be measured. <br />' Chairman Ippel stated that social impact will be looked at; that <br />is the reason for public meetings. Chairman Ippel also stated <br />that the airport has been there for a long time and past useage <br />has been what is projected for in the next 10 years. What is <br />' proposed is similar to what already exists, with one advantage, <br />there will be municipal control. <br />AP /August 22, 1984 <br />Public Meeting <br />Page 6 of 10 <br />