Minutes - Council Work Session - 10/29/2013

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Councilmember Letourneau commended staff for their efforts in focusing on these three areas as he believed it to be important to the viability and stability of the City and those areas. Environmental Policy Board Member Bentz referenced ongoing activities and questioned if the City could afford to take on these projects. He questioned if the cart was being put before the horse in regard to road construction. Development Services Manager Gladhill explained that this plan has nothing to do with road construction and is to speak with property owners and ensure that the Comprehensive Plan meets with those intentions. He advised that road construction would come along with the projects when developed. Mayor Strommen confirmed that the road projects were in conjunction with the Armstrong project. City Administrator Ulrich noted that the realignment of Sunfish was to prepare for the Armstrong intersection project. Mayor Strommen also expressed appreciation for the time the Commissions have put into these plans, which are important elements of the Comprehensive Plan, noting that community input has also been a focus throughout these processes. She recognized the additional time for the Commissions and staff and advised that she has heard positive input from the residents that were able to participate. Planning Commissioner Brauer thanked the residents that were involved in the process. He noted that although the first few meetings may not be well attended, that attendance should grow in the future as residents realize that they can be a part of the process and will be heard. Planning Commission Chairperson Levine stated that the folks at the golf course really appreciated the opportunity to meet with the neighboring property owners to obtain their input. Councilmember Letourneau stated that he believes that the process demonstrates what the Council believes in, that being transparency and openness. Planning Commissioner Field stated that the final act of listening to public input is incorporating the sound input into policy. 2.03: Planning Commission and Economic Development Authority (EDA): Review Alternatives for Highway 10 Access Planning Study; Case of Minnesota Department of Transportation ( MnDDOT) Wayne Noris, MnDOT, introduced himself as well as Paul Young of MnDOT and Chris Chromy of Bolton and Menk. Chris Chromy, Bolton and Menk (consultant to Mn/DOT), noted that work on this project began approximately six months ago and will continue an additional six to eight months. He noted that City Council Work Session / October 29, 2013 Page 5 of 11