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P&Z-1- 2/20/79 Planning & Zoning City of Ramsey County of Anoka State of Minnesota A continuation of the February 5, 1979 Regular Planning & Zoning Commission was held on February 20, 1979 at Ramsey City Municipal Center, 15153 Nowthen Blvd. N.W. with the following in attendance: Kenneth Peterson Kathy Schneider Brad Bod]e A1 Sort~erg Art Donn Also present: Lloyd Schnelle, Peter Raatikka, City Ada. City Eng. Critical Rivers Dexter Marston was present to go over the policy statements pertaining to the Public Facilities Section of the Plan. Art Ilmn sugge~sted that Policy #1 include language to cover acquiring scenic easements along bluff line in all areas. Dexter Marston agreed that this would be a valid idea. In regards to policy #2 pertaining to trail systems, Ken Peterson asked how we would reach agreement with developers. Dexter Mmrston stated that the subdivision ordinance should have the language, plus the trail syst~ should be specifically stated in the Comprehensive Plan. Peter Raatikka questioned who would pay for the trail system. Dexter Marston explained that in most cases, the City would acquire right of way at platting time as dedication, and pay cost of construction themselves, with the possibility of grant monies. Art Dunn asked about reconnmndedwidth, Peter Raatikka suggested six feet, and De~xter ~iarston stated t~hat six feet minimum for bike path and 10 feet for a combined pedestrian and bike path, The consensus of the Commission was that the report should make reference to a right-of-waywidth, and Dexter Marston stated that he would check into this. John Lichter from the P & R Conmission questioned the wording "shall be bitum- inous'' and it was the consensus of the Conm~ssion 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 required 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 extremely deep, and unless path ran through the property, they would 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 wordingused was "investigate" since as ArtDunnsuggested that there would not necessarily be eno~gh density tow arrant such a street. Mr. James asked if snowmobiles would be allowed on the trails, snd Dexter Marston stated that the plan addresses only non-motorized traffic.