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p&z 2- 4/1/80- and are scheduled for sewer and water within 5 years. With the cost of blacktopping , especially an industrial street, there should not be duplication by having the street put in and then ripped up for improvements. The Commission asked Mr. Marston to include a statement requesting developers to escrow funds for the roads. The hardship escrowing would create for the developer was also discussed, but feel if the City makes it too easy for a developer, we will have several plats presented prior to sewer in this urban area. It was the consensus of the Conmfission that if a better solution to this problem can be presented, this statement can be amended. In regards to the Public Transportation Plan the Commission recommends that the City Council review page 7 (Park & Ride Facilities) attached. The Commission feels that any areas of the plan that can be presented as already handled would make a better presentation and aid in total acceptance of plan. It was noted that the MWCC has allocated .4 million gallons per day (mgd) to Ramsey :for the total average daily flow in1990 and that it is based on a sewered residential population of 5,000 and no flow from industry. Planning for sewer in Ramsey which greatly differs from the ~CC's projects will be analyzed closely by the Metro Council. The Commission feels that this should be resolved with the MWCC in regards to the industrial demands, and that our Comprehensive Sewer Plan address this area. In regards to the Water Plan the Commission would like some input from the Council in regards to developing a Comprehensive Water Plan as there are some advantages to making storm drainage and water improvements at the same time as sewer especially to industry. A Public Itearing date for the Comprehensive Plan was set for April 28th with suggestion that both Council and P & R be available at this hearing. Mr. Berg was directed to handle the necessary legal notices and will confer with Mr. Marston on this matter. It was the consensus of the Commission that the public should be informed in any way possible including the newsletter. There was discussion regarding rezoning requests along Hwy #10 to commercial, and the Commission directed Mr. Marston to present the area along the North side of Hwy #10 up to the R R tracks as commercial. In regards to rezoning requests Mr. Marston advised the Commission to incorporate any changes as part of a comprehensive plan for the purpose of better planning and to avoid future problems. Comprehensive Storm Drainage Plan Mr. Deemer wanted the minutes to reflect that the above mentioned drainage plan was well written and will be useful due to its legibility. Replacement for Arlene Peddycoart Chairman Peterson and Commission member Schneider explained that they had an~ opportunity to talk with a gentleman who had previous work experience with the City of Duluth as a planner, and had expressed an interest in wor¢ing for Ramsey for approximately Ms. Peddycoart's salary. This opened a discussion on whether there was a need for additional help, and Chairman Peterson mentioned that he is now handling P & Z business while at work. Mr. Berg was asked if he~too busy to handle the additional workload or if he perferred not taking on any additional duties. Mr. Berg stated that it is a combination of a heavy workload plus feels he can not do justice to his job if it involves too many areas. P & .~i WORKSHOP Z_ PAGE 2 4/1/80