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Chairperson Levine encouraged Ramsey and Anoka County to address critical ideas that will <br />impact the City. <br />Commissioner Bauer agreed and commended staff on the three comments raised regarding <br />transportation in and around the City of Ramsey. <br />There was consensus of the Commission to support the response of staff on the Metropolitan <br />Council Regional Transportation Policy Plan. <br />5.06: Review and Respond to the Metropolitan Council Regional Housing Policy Plan <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the Staff Report stating the Metropolitan <br />Council was in the process of updating Regional System Plans (Water Resources, Transportation, <br />Parks, Housing). The Metropolitan Council has released the Regional Housing Policy Plan for <br />public comment. The Housing Policy was an important policy document as it relates to <br />Ramsey's goals and initiatives. This policy document will serve as the policy document for <br />many of the housing resources available to our residents and our community. Most notably, this <br />is an important document that frames the Livable Communities Program, a voluntary program <br />that Ramsey participates in that provides valuable financial resources to assist Ramsey in <br />achieving its land use goals. Staff reviewed the City' s draft response to the Regional Housing <br />Policy Plan and recommended the Planning Commission adopt the draft response. <br />Commission Business <br />Motion by Commissioner Brauer, seconded by Commissioner Maul, to recommend that City <br />Council adopt the draft response to the Housing Policy Plan. <br />Further discussion <br />Commissioner Brauer wanted to see equity between communities in the northern and southern <br />suburbs. <br />Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Brauer, Maul, Bauer, Nosan, <br />and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. <br />5.07: Consider Response to Draft Metropolitan Council 2020 and 2030 Forecasts <br />Presentation <br />Community Development Director Gladhill presented the Staff Report stating the purpose of this <br />case was to recommend an official response to the draft forecasts for households, population, and <br />employment by the Metropolitan Council for the years 2020 and 2030. <br />Planning Commission/September 4, 2014 <br />Page 9 of 11 <br />