Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/29/2013

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John Freeburg, resident, stated that he has completed erosion control on his property and noted that many of his neighbors would like to do similar work but cannot access the necessary area. He commented that perhaps the DNR could allow barges to bring rocks that could be used for erosion control purposes. The consensus of the Council was to support the Draft Statement of Policy document related to the Mississippi River Corridor Critical Area Rulemaking Project as presented, amending the title to Official Response. 2.05: Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority (EDA): Review Status and Schedule of Small Area Land Planning Projects • 15153 Nowthen Boulevard NW (Former Municipal Center / Current Fire Station #2) Development Services Manager Gladhill advised that the intent tonight is simply to provide a general update and noted that staff has focused on land use review for three small areas within the City and identified each of those areas. He noted that updates for each area were included in the packet. He stated that the process for the former municipality center has focused on the possible use of that space for data storage. • 167th Avenue Node at Saint Francis Boulevard NW (Trunk Highway #47) Development Services Manager Gladhill referenced the 167 Avenue node at Saint Francis Boulevard NW and noted that this spot had been an anchor retail space and discussed the problems with the site. He advised that staff has reviewed a number of possibilities and a number of options were discussed with the residents in that area to garner input. • Armstrong West (Future Business Park / Retail Area) Development Services Manager Gladhill referenced Armstrong West and noted that the intent for this parcel would be a future business park and location for employment. He noted that adjacent to Armstrong is a small retail area and discussions include the appropriate land use for that parcel as well. He noted that staff will continue this work over the next few months and advised that a general timeline was included in the packet for review including purpose and schedules. Planning Commissioner Bauer questioned the impact that the Highway 10 improvements will have on the Armstrong development. He also referenced a large parcel in the center that may not become available. Development Services Manager Gladhill stated that staff is aware of acquisition parcels and the impact that could have. He believed that the County has approved the final design for the Armstrong intersection. He referenced the holdout sites and advised that the owner desires the area to be a business park and not retail. City Council Work Session / October 29, 2013 Page 4of11