Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/05/2012

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street, and application for grant opportunities in the amount of $15,000 to complete the gap in local contribution. According to Podawiltz Development, the local contribution is necessary for scoring purposes for a Minnesota Housing Finance Agency (MHFA) funding request. Staff anticipates discussing formal action on the request at the April 10th City Council Meeting. The Planning Commission will likely be asked to review a request for a revised site plan at a future date. Update on Local Redistricting Process. At their March 27th Regular Agenda, the City Council approved a redistricting plan for the City's Ward Map. Redistricting is a process that is completed every ten (10) years following completion of the US Census in order to balance changes in population. As part of the State Redistricting process, a portion of Ramsey was divided by Minnesota House boundaries in Ward 1. In addition, the City's redistricting approval shifts a portion of Ward 1 into Ward 2 in order to balance population. Finally, some Polling Locations have changed based on the redistricting and size needs. Citizens should review the new Ward Map, available on display at the Ramsey Municipal Center or online atwww.cityoframsey.com. In addition, all voters will be notified on their polling location and voter information via postcard by Anoka County. City of Ramsey Hosts Northstar Commuter Rail - Ramsey Station Groundbreaking. The Planning Commission may be aware that the City recently hosted a groundbreaking for the Rail Station. Permits have been approved for the project, expected to be completed sometime in November, 2012. First Phoenix Group of Ramsey, LLC Submits Application for Building Permit for Stoney River. Staff has received an Application for Building Permit for the Stoney River project on the current Lord of Life site. Staff is currently working with the Developer to complete the Platting process in order to allow construction to begin. According to First Phoenix and Lord of Life representatives, closing is anticipated in mid - April. Notice of Public Hearing and Availability of Environmental Assessment for Great River Energy's Proposed Enterprise Park to Crooked Lake 115 kV Transmission Line Project. The Minnesota Department of Commerce Energy Facility Permitting will hold a public hearing on this project on Monday, April 16th at 6:00 p.m. at Anoka City Hall (2015 First Ave). Notification: Observations: Funding Source: Staff Recommendation: Committee Action: Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date Chris Anderson Chris Anderson 03/29/2012 04:49 PM Tim Gladhill (Originator) Tim Gladhill 03/30/2012 07:55 AM Form Started By: Tim Gladhill Started On: 03/29/2012 Final Approval Date: 03/30/2012