Agenda - Economic Development Authority - 08/10/1999

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Ramsey Redevelopment Planning Workshop Two Summary Page 5 The Highway 10 Corridor is clearly a project worthy of redevelopment. From an image standpoint, the corridor is often a point of discussion as evident at the public meetings for the Comprehensive Plan update. In addition outside sources have recently shown a great deal of interest by developing along the corridor (Burger King and Comfort Suites for example). However, a redevelopment plan for Highway 10 needs to be followed by several key communications steps which have not occurred as of yet. Major players need to be gathered to begin to collaborate on a cooperative strategy for Highway 10. These players include MnDOT, Anoka and Sherburn County, the Northstar Corridor Development Authority, Cities of Ramsey, Anoka and Elk River and the many property owners along the corridor. For these reasons, the Highway 10 corridor is not a good project to carry forward to phase two of the study. Discussion It was suggested that the process as described above should begin as soon as possible so that redevelopment planning can begin in a few years. It was noted that Ramsey is in a good position to initiate some discussions because of persons in regional positions with Anoka County and City of Ramsey connections. Staff indicated that the process for phase two can be replicated for future redevelopment projects. It was also discussed that a financially successful redevelopment project can help in funding future redevelopment efforts along Highway 10. Area #6 ?rea'eJ~tation of Area 6 The consultant described area 6 as the industrial area west of Armstrong Boulevard north of Highway 10. This site is currently outside of the MUSA but planned for urban services by the year 2005 as indicated in the comprehensive plan. The site includes a variety of construction contractor uses with lots of outside storage. Outside storage of junk, construction equipment and miscellaneous dumps pose a poor image to this area and also present some environmental threat. Land values are somewhat low due to the nature of the use on the site. However, as urban services are extended, land values would be expected to increase. Given the schedule to receive urban services in 2005, the consultant suggested that this not be a project for phase two of the study. ' Discussion It was noted that current pressures have been on the City to allow industrial development to occur on private well and septic in this location. It was suggested that the City should consider amendments to the zoning ordinance that guides industrial development on these lands prior to receiving urban services so that when urban services are provided, the development is compatible. Final Discussion and Area Selection It was decided that Area 4 be the preferred site to carry forward to phase two planning. As part of the project, Highway I0 should be carefully considered. The other consideration should be the potential commuter rail station, which should be looked at as a catalyst to redevelopment. It was also agreed to that Area 5 should be the next redevelopment process following the completion of the Area4 redevelopment plan. Discussions with the various stakeholders along Highway 10 should begin as soon as possible to //