Agenda - Planning Commission - 02/06/2014

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January 23, 2014 The following are brief updates regarding development projects located within the community. For more detailed information, please contact the Community Development Department at 763-433-9824, planning@cityoframsey.com or visit www.citvoframsev.com /planning -division. Contractor Networking Event on January 29 The City will be hosting a Contractor Networking Event on Wednesday, January 29 from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. in the Alexander Ramsey Room. The goal of the event is to foster networking, education, and potential City process and standard improvements based on attendee feedback. City officials will be providing updates on recent City projects and initiatives. Herman Hauglid of the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry will be providing attendees with an update on the status of the Minnesota State Building Code Update scheduled for 2014. The event will wrap up with an interactive opportunity for attendees to suggest potential improvements to City standards and processes. RSVP is required at www.cityoframsey.com/permits. Total Defense Indoor Shooting Range On January 28, the City Council will consider introducing an ordinance (first reading) related to allowing indoor commercial recreation, including indoor shooting ranges, on parcels located within the B-1 General Business District at the 167th Avenue/Highway 47 Node. The City Council would then consider adopting the ordinance (second reading) on February 11. Cold Weather Impacting Construction Timelines As to be expected with extreme cold weather conditions, construction projects and associated timelines are impacted in certain weather conditions. Under Minnesota Building Code, certain trades are impacted more than others due to the impacts of cold weather. Most impacted are those projects that involve concrete and masonry construction. With temperatures below zero, a number of existing projects are experiencing delays. What Amenities Should the City Plan For in the Future Lake Feature in The COR? Over the past several years, the City has been refining the development plan for the area known as The COR. The COR is a mixed -use development that is home to the Northstar Commuter Rail — Ramsey Station. The Development Plan for The COR includes a future lake feature anticipated to include both active and passive recreational opportunities as well as small-scale private development. The City is looking for your help in discussing potential improvements and amenities of this area of The COR. What recreation opportunities should be studied further? What adjacent uses would help compliment this feature? Your input is important as we begin the first stages of this small area planning and design. Thursday, March 13, 2014, at 6:00 p.m. Ramsey Municipal Center, Alexander Ramsey Room For more information, please visit: www. cityoframsey.com /LakeRamsey Contact: Mark Riverblood, Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent at mriverblood@ci.ramsey.mn.us or 763-433-9853.