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TO: FROM: RE: DATE: Ramsey Planning & Zoning Commissioners Phil D. Nereson, City Administrator Adgenda Critique January 3, 1978 ITEM NO. I CONTINUATION OF BARTHEL'S 2ND ADDITION HEARING. This will be a continuation of the original hearing convened on December 5, 1977 to hear public input regarding the above referenced plat. Enclosed please find pages 62 through 65 on recreation man- agement taken from the Rum River Management Plan. I also contacted Dale Holmoth Rivers Coordinator from the D.N.R. and posed the question to him regarding the City providing a public access to the river at the point of this plat. He indicated that the Department of Natural Resources frowns on this access, explaining that the D.N.R. and the state law regarding scenic rivers feel it important to control access to specific points. They point out that with the City of Ramsey having the Rum River Central Park, on the north edge of the city, Brookview Park, a park at White Pines as well as access locations on the north edge of Anoka, area residents have ample opportunity for river useage with minimal travel and inconvenience. I believe if the City were to ask for a 10 foot easement we could probably gain approval from the Department of Natural Resources. However, this assumes that the City wants to take the responsibility for an access. It will mean additional policing, maintenance and improvements. The other alter- native is for the land owners in the two plats to hold a private' ease- ment subject to restrictive covenances on each deed. This can be done, however, it would involve extensive legal work particularly for the lots which have already been sold. It is my opinion the second alternative is definitely most desirable since I do not believe the City nor the Department of Natural Resources wishes to accept any additional accesses and responsibilities. If this is the decision of the commission the landowners will be responsible for all legal work and must be informed that no construction of any type including boat ramps will be allowed on the easement. ITEM 2 MIKE RAUSCH, HOME OCCUPATION Enclosed please find zoning application request and sketch plan sub- mitted by Mr. Rausch. The intent is to construct a new home which would include a small retail store area for retail sales of books. The sketch plan indicates that adequate parking would be available. The sketch plan indicates two accesses to County Road 56 which under normal circumstances we do not allow. The property in question is zoned R1 Residential. It is my opinion that the City should make