Agenda - Planning Commission - 10/06/2011

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Councilmember Strommen commented she has big shoes to fill and thanked former Councilmember Jeffrey for his years of service. She thanked the residents of Ward 4 for putting their confidence in her. 2.2 Recognize Police Reserve Sharon Johnson for Years of Service Police Chief Way introduced Sergeant Tim Frankfurth. Sergeant Frankfurth introduced Sharon Johnson and noted she has 13 years of service with the Reserve program. Police Captain Tim Dwyer presented Ms. Johnson with a Certificate of Appreciation for her years of service. Ms. Johnson thanked the Police Chief for the support he has given to the Police Reserves. 2.3 Mayor Ramsey read the Resolution Proclaiming September 27 - 23 as Constitution Week. Representatives of the Daughters of the American Revolution were present to accept the Proclamation of Constitution Week. 3. CITIZEN INPUT Eric Zaetsch, 6521 - 154th Lane NW, commented on a memo from Stacy Kvilvang to Deputy City Administrator Nelson. He noted it is in regard to the proposed apartments and the possible funding. He questioned if there is not adequate cash to pay off the outstanding General Obligation TIF bonds, the City can use TIF revenue from Allina and the Veterans Clinic. He said this seems as though the City is dodging a referendum. He suggested the citizens be informed and invited to support the endeavor by having a referendum. Jenny Brock, 15240 Kangaroo Street NW, Ramsey, stated she asked about the potential traffic flow on Alpine that would result from the new school. She was told Alpine would not be affected. She said her property backs up to this development. It looks like there will be a back door exit out of that school onto Puma. This would increase traffic on Alpine, and she would have a difficult time getting out onto Alpine. Mayor Ramsey explained there must be two accesses into any type of development. This was not done to plan to increase the traffic on Puma; it was only to offer an alternate route. He added Bunker Lake Boulevard is the primary ingress and egress for that project, and the expectation is that Bunker Lake Boulevard will be the primary traffic route. Councilmember Backous explained the original plan was to cul-de-sac the road and to not connect it to Puma; the plan did change from the original. It was not incorrect information given to her; it was a change that had to be made. City Council / August 23, 2011 Page 3 of 10