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Mr. Boos state~l that this plan is very close to the direction the Park and Recreation Commission gave Mr. Smifll. ,, Commissioner Hendriksen questioned about bike paths on county highways. Mr. Boos stated that discussion should be entertained with the County. Commissioner Deemer advised Mr. Boos that he had been contacted by residents who are interested in puffing in a skating rink and maintain/ng it themselves. Mr. Boos stated :he was aware of such and that the City is addressing that request. Commissioner Deemer inquired whether the trail around Sunfish Lake could be deleted if all the residents signed t~ statement stating they will not relinquish the land. Park and Recreation Commissioner Ron Hetland advised that it will not be built if that happens. He commented that this plan is only a wish list. Chairperson Bawden declared that if anyone chooses to pursue this further should attend the Park and Recreation Commission meeting on December 8. Case #4: Proposed Expansion of Development District No. i and Modification of' Tax Increment Financing Plans for Districts 1, 2, and 4 Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that with the construction of the new Anoka Electric Cooperative facility, the City is proposing the expansion of Development District No. 1, which will allow the expenditure of Tax Increment Funds (TIF) for infrastructure improvements in this area. The expansion of the development district will not result in any changes in tax rates or revenues collected by the county, school district or City. Commissioner Daemer inquired whether TIF could be used for right turn lanes on County Road #57. Ms. Frolik stated she would research that suggestion. Motion by Commissioner Holland and seconded by Commissioner LaDue establishing that the Planning Commisiion has reviewed the modified development program for Development District No. 1 and the Taxtlncrement Financing Plan for Tax Increment Financing Districts No. 1, 2, and 4, and has determined that the modifications are consistent with the comprehensive plan of the City of Ramsey. Motion carried. V~oting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Holland, LaDue, Deemer, Hendriksen, and Thorud. Voting No: None. Absent: Commissioner Terry. Case #5: Amendment to Section 9.03.04 of the Ramsey City Code Entitled Conditional Use Permits . Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that the City of Ramsey' has been notified by Metropolitan Council that the procedures established in City Code for issuing Conditional Use Permits are inconsistent with Mdnnesota Statute §360. Ramsey's procedures are inconsistent in that they do not require notification of the Minnesota Department of Transportation when a structure is proposed to exceec[ 200 feet in height. City Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend adoption of the proposed ordinance amending the City Code to come into compliance with Minnesota Stature §360. Planning Commission/December 6, 1994 Page 9 of 12 .BI