Minutes - Council - 05/02/2011 - Joint with Andover CC

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3. COUNCIL BUSINESS 3.01: General Development Update City Administrator Ulrich explained the concept of The COR at Ramsey He noted the rail station is planned to be within The COR development. This is a high priority for Ramsey. In addition, a 230 -unit apartment and 80 -unit senior living project is being proposed. He noted the other events such as the Farmers Market and The Draw. He mentioned Legacy Christian Academy is going to build at the intersection of Bunker Lake Boulevard and Armstrong where they purchased 187 acres total, although they are building on 90 acres and that is off the tax rolls. Councilmember Trude acknowledged Legacy's move to Ramsey and explained their Council was aware because one of their Councilmembers is on its Board. Andover City Administrator Dickinson stated their City reached 70 new homes in the last year; 68 of them were single family They started out 2011 with 10 new homes. He noted the major projects Andover has had such as the new law enforcement center; expansions at Bunker Lake; and a few commercial businesses will be expanding. He said he does not anticipate an increase in residential development and the City is working on electronic signs in . the community. Andover City Administrator Dickinson advised that the intersection of 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard will have some work this summer. Councilmember Knight mentioned Castle Field will be moved from Anoka to Andover at the intersection of 7 Avenue and Bunker Lake Boulevard. This is being marketed now. 3.02: Bunker Lake Boulevard Reconstruction Public Works Director Olson warned this summer will be very busy for road construction on Bunker Lake Boulevard. It will be closed for eight weeks and there will be many detours through the City. Mayor Ramsey noted the road closures and detours have been very controversial for the Ramsey Council. Discussion took place regarding the best place to create turns into the industrial park off Bunker Lake Boulevard. Councilmember McGlone commented the cuts and accesses in Andover into the Cinema area seem to work well. Councilmember Trude explained it is not the best situation for businesses. The County provided the access and this is currently going through an engineering study. Public Works Director Olson noted Anoka County is somewhat stringent on accesses and he hopes to see information on guidelines from the County by the first part of May. He explained Ramsey and Andover Joint City Council / May 2, 2011 Page 3 of 7