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P&Z-1- 2/~0779 City of Rsmsey County of Auoka State of Minnesota A continuation of the February 5, 1979 Regular Planning & Zoning Commission was held on Feb~mry 20, 1979 at Ramsey City Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. with the following in attendance: Kenneth Peterson Kathy Schneider Brad Bodle A1 Sorteberg Art Dunn Also present: Lloyd Schnelle, City Adm. Peter Raatikka, City Eng. Critical Rivers Dexter Marston was present to go over the policy statements pertai~ to the Public Facilities Section of the Plan. · Art Dunn suggested that Policy #1 includ~ lan~,~ge to cover acquiring scenic e~.~ements along bluff line in all arems. Dexter-Marston-agreed that this would be a valid idea. In regards to policy #2 pertm~ning to trail syst~m~, Ken Peterson asked how we would reach agre~n~nt with developers. Dexter Mmrston stated that the subdivision ordinance should have the land-ge, plus the trail system should be specifically stated in the Comprehensive Plan. Peter Raatikka questioned who would pay for the trail system. Dexter Marston explm~ned that in most cases, the City would acq,,~e right of way at platting tqm~ as dedication, and pay cost of construction themselves, with the possibility of grant monies. Art Dunn asked about reccen~nded width. Peter P~mtikka suggested six feet, and D~xter Marston stated that six feet ~dnin--n for bike path and 10 feet for a combined pedestrian and bike path. The consensus of the Com~dssion was that the report should make reference to a right-of-way width, and Dexter Marston stated that he would check into this. John Lichter frcm the P & R Conmzlssion questioned the worH{ng "sb~l 1 be bitt~n- inous" and it was the consensus of the Commission that this policy should be reworded, to allow flexibility. Mr. James, 275 Yoho Drive was present in regards to the Shenk property, and asked the req, Hred setbacks '& setback figures. There was discussion in regards to the fact that with 2.5 acre lots and 200 feet frontage, the lots would be extz-emely deep, and unless path ran through the property, they ~mzld be quite a distance from the river. In regards to #6 referring to a collector street south of H~y #10, it was pointed out that the wording used was "investigate" since as Art Dunn suggested that there would not necessarily be enough density to warrant such a street. Mr. Jm askat if smma~biles would be allowed on the trails, and Dexter Marston stated that the plan addresses only non-motorized traffic.