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CASE #4 FUTURE PLANS FOR THE INDUSTRIAL AREA IN THE CITY OF RAMSEY By: James Gromberg, Project Manager Background: In the past, the Economic Development Commission (EDC) has talked about the future of the industrial areas located in the City of Ramsey. With the EDC's recommendation to rezone the industrial property located east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard N.W, and south of Industry Avenue N.W., to a light industrial type district similar to the zoning that Anoka has in place on its side of that property and with the planned completion of the McKinley Street extension across to the Anoka property, the EDC should now start looking at both the current and future development of the industrial property located west of Sunfish Lake Boulevard N.W. and south of Industry Avenue N.W. This area is currently zoned I-I Industrial. In the past, there has been some discussion as to the future of this area, the type of businesses that are currently located there, and possible addition of other businesses that may or may not be compatible with existing businesses. The City has experienced problems with the existing I-1 Industrial District and the enforcement of the requirements of that zoning district. For your information, I have included the following: 1) 2) 3) Copy of the I-1 Industrial Zoning Requirements The P.U.D. Zoning Requirements Memo from the City Administrator as to the status of the McKinley Street Extension Observations: The EDC may wish to discuss the possiblity of rezoning this area to an Industrial P.U.D. or change the zoning ordinance that governs the I-1 Industrial Districts. This would be similar to the proposal of a light industrial zone for the property east of Sunfish Lake Boulevard N.W. The EDC should look at the possible extension of McKinley Street from Sunfish Lake Boulevard N.W. west to Ramsey Boulevard N.W. The EDC should look at the possibility of the extension of municipal services such as water and sewer to this area. The EDC should look at current compliance with City Code of existing properties. The EDC should suggest solutions to other identified problems that exist in the area. The EDC should look at current and future marketing efforts for the area. The EDC should consider working closer with the City of Anoka on development of our joint industrial zones. The EDC should consider becoming visionary regarding the aesthetic and operational appearance of this area in the future. The EDC should consider reinitiating the business visitation program.