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PLANNING & ZONING CITY OF RAMSEY COUNTY OF ANOKA STATE OF MINNESOTA A special meeting of the Ramsey City Planning and Zoning commission was held on July 31, 1978 at the Ramsey Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. Ramsey, Minnesota. The meeting was called to discuss and review the Critical Rivers Planning. Members in attendance were= Ron West A1 Sorteberg Brad Bodle Ken Peterson Art Dunn Members absent were: Kathy Schneider Jerry Zimmerman Chairman Ken Peterson called the meeting to order at 7:40 P.M. and ex- plained the purpose of the meeting. Mr. Dexter Marston of Wehrman, Chapman and Associates presented the initial phase of the Critical Areas Plan. Chairman Ken Peterson questioned the fact that the critical rivers boundary line crossed Highway. 10 at one po~n~L~ Mr. Marston explained that these lines are normally lines that are easily described such or section lines, quarter lines, etc. A1 Sorteberg expressed that he had attended meetings a couple of years ago and the boundaries did not make sense to him. Mayor Cox also expressed his problem with the boundary as established. Mr. Marston said he would contact Mr. Cliff Aichinger of the EQB in regards to this matter. The use bf natural water courses for drainage was discussed ~uite exten- sively, as well as the use of detention ponds. The discussion then went to the sizing of lots which was discussed at length.~The Commission members were not satisfied with thefive acre lots nor was Mayor Cox and all felt that 2% acre lots' were adequate. All felt that this lot size would be in keeping with the present 2% acre lot sizes in the transitional area. The next item of discussion was the section on land use. Discussion included standards for-the-area as well as procedures for eStabliShment of the plan. Mr. Marston suggested that easements be aquired for access to the river for pedestrian traffic. Mr. West explained he would not like to see these extend along the river. Mr. Dunn explained that foot paths and trails can result in bad erosion problems. Discussion as to what other communities were doing with theirCritical Rivers Planning concluded the meeting.