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4/t7/79 <br /> <br />that the people would have an opportunity to be heard at that time. <br /> <br />A brief discussion regarding why our policies will have to eventually <br />be accepted , and Dexter Marston stated that if we don't do the plan, <br />it will be done for us, and this way we have a better chance of developing <br />something we can live with, and at this particular point, we are looking <br />for the public's reaction. Mr. Marston explained that scaling back would <br />help to satisfy the DNR. <br /> <br />Ken Peterson stated that he understood how con~nercial/industrial frontage <br />would be more valuable to the owner, however, adjacent residents should not <br />have to pay the cost of services to the area. <br /> <br />Mr. Marston explained that he was not saying that there wasn't a need someday <br />for this land to be zoned commercial/industrial, but at this point Jn time, <br />we have to prevent scattered development. ' <br /> <br />Mr. Joe Sentyrz pointed out that he felt residential along the river with <br />commercial highway frontage was working well with Riverside West. Mr. <br />Marston pointed out that Riverside West had the~built in advantage of a <br />service road. The question was asked if a service road wouldn't have to <br />be built even if the area was all residential? Mr. Peterson explained the <br />idea of a collector street. <br /> <br />Mr. Dunn stated that the developer should have to be responsible for any <br />service road, and Mr. Marston stated that he was not familiar with the <br />City's policy regarding assessing projects of this type. <br /> <br />Mr. Peterson suggested that interested residents con~act their legislators <br />plus their representative from the Metro Council to voice their disapproval <br />with the need for polic~es they felt were too restrictive. ~ <br /> <br />In regards to the Public Facilities PolicJ~es, many residents~were concerned <br />with having any type of trail system along the' river. One resident asked <br />if the City would adopt.a policy even if the majority.of the property owners <br />along the area were opposed. Kathy Schneider pointed out that the majority of <br />one specific area would be the minority of the entire City and that it was <br />their job to consider the needs of the entire City. Mr. Dunn stated that he <br />felt the trails policy was one that he could live with if he owned property <br />in the area. <br /> <br />Many resident asked who h6s the ultimate say in the matter, and it was explained <br />how the policies have been developed based on guidelines from many different <br />agencies, and that after we have chosen a plan to fit our needs, we will submit <br />the plan and hope for approval. <br /> <br />The policy #10 of the Public Facilities section was lenghtily discussed, with <br />Mr. Dunn stating and Ms. Schneider agreeing that it would be virtually im- <br />possible for anyone to determine if a septic system was working correctly. <br />Members of the audience stated that they felt this would only be a waste of <br />money. Ms. Schneider stated that the City ordinance regarding septic systems <br />required yearly inspection by the property owner, and the importance of keeping <br />the systems in good operating condition by pumping when necessary. <br /> <br />Meeting adjourned 10:30 p.m. <br />Respectful ly submitted, <br /> <br /> <br />