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P& Z -1- 12/~9/78 Planning & Zoning City of R~msey County of Anoka State of Minnesota A special meeting of the Ramsey City Planning & Zoning Commission was held on December 19, 1978 at Ramsey City Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. Meeting was called to order by Chairman Ken Peterson at 7:35 p.m. with the following in attendance: A1 Sorteberg Gerry Zimmerman Also present: Ron West Ken Peterson Dexter Marston Art Dunn Kathy Schneider Chsirm~n Ken Peterson began the meeting by introducing Dexter Marston and each of the Commission members; and then explained that the purpose of the meeting was informational to answer questions and receive input in regards to ~the Mississippi River Critical Area Plan. Dexter Marston presented a slide ahd ta~e presentation explaining the purpose of the E.Q.B. and the Land Planning Ac$,.and then explained that he would be going over each of the enviromental policies ~th those present. Mr. Marston was asked by a resident specifically whose policies were being presented, and Mr. Marston explained that they had been written by him after discussions with the Commission. Mr. Marst0n was then asked if these discussions had been public, and what was the significance, or was this just justification for determined oronosed changes? Mr. M~rston exolained that these were not laws, Just policies, and that there had already been some suggested changes from the Commission, and that through additional meetings including the public a final draft w~ill be determined. It was also stated that all meetings had been advertised. Durin~ presentation of the policies, residents stated that they felt the wording in regards to slopes indicated to them that there would not be anymore building of walkouts allowed, ~nd that making shorel%ne protection the responsibility of the owner was dnju~tj~ Another resident stated that he felt maintenance was the owners responsibility and not a hardship. Art Dunn explained about funds available through the Soils Conservation Service for londowners. There was also comment that the policy regarding replanting of trees after public or private construction was too strict. Mr. Marston briefly explained the difference between the Municipal Shore- land Standards and EQB Standards, along with showing the present and possible changes on maps. The Land Use Policies were read, but no dis- cussion occurred. Comment from those present indicated that they felt copies of the plan should have been available so that they could have been better prepared to discuss it. Ken Peterson explained that cost was a factor in making copies since~this was only a draft, and subject to change, but that some copies would be available for those interested. Ken Peterson asked for any additional questions or comments, and as there were none, the meeting adjourned 9:40 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Schneider