Agenda - Planning Commission - 04/01/2004

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Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Strommen, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. County Legislation for Plat Review Assistant Public Works Director Olson stated the county is lobbying for legislation that would give them final plat review for any project adjacent to or affecting a county road. Currently Dakota County is the only county that can do that, this legislation would grant this power to the rest of the counties statewide. Councilmember Zimmerman stated the intent of this legislation is .concerning roads and public safety. City Administrator Norman replied as he reads the bill the county wants full plat approval authority. He indicated he agrees the intent of this legislation is for public safety; however, it opens things up to the county not agreeing with a City project. Councilmember Strommen suggested the City's policy include language that states the City is supportive of the public safety provision, but opposes full plat approval authority for the county. Councilmember Pearson stated he likes keeping local issues at the local level, and the City is iust as concerned about safety as the county would be. Motion by Councilmember Elvig, seconded' by Councilmember Cook, to adopt the City- of Ramsey Policy Position for 2004 Legislative Session concerning the Eminent Domain Process, which will be phrased to state the City is supportive of the public safety provision, but opposes full plat approval authority for the county. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Elvig, Cook, Kurak, Pearson, Strommen, and Zimmerman. Voting No: None. Case #14: Consider Approval of the Metropolitan Council Predevelopment Grant Program (Consent Agenda Item #7) Councilmember Strommen noted the development guidelines state that master planning is not eligible for the grant funding and she is curious how that was reconciled by the Met Council. Her second question is how this study fits into the City's strategic planning. Assistant Community Development Director Trudgeon explained he is not sure how this fits into the big picture, but it is a step that will help them find those answers to the big picture. Specifically this will be done to take care of the obligation from the 2001 Comprehensive Plan in the rural reserve, area. If this expands into other areas and other funds are used they can still accomplish the City's obligations in regards to the rural reserve area. City Council/February 24, 2004 Page 29 of 31 P47