Agenda - Planning Commission - 12/01/2016

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Chairperson Levine agreed with this suggestion. Community Development Director Gladhill described how staff has been seeking input from the public at community functions. Commissioner VanScoy recommended the term "mixed use" be more closely defined by the City. Commissioner Nosan understood that the City did not have high enough density to support additional retail. Commissioner Brauer explained that if Ramsey were to create a sense of destination the City may be granted more retail. He discussed the benefits of the City's high speed internet and encouraged the City to continue to pursue a community center along with hungry and incubator- type businesses. Commissioner VanScoy approved of staff s approach on this issue. Commissioner Brauer believed the panel discussion was well done and commended staff on their efforts at this event. Commissioner Bauer recommended the City's Sign Ordinance be reviewed to ensure businesses within The COR had high visibility. Commissioner Anderson stated he was interested in seeing a hardware store and auto parts shop within The COR. Motion by Commissioner Bauer, seconded by Commissioner Surma, to direct Staff to prepare a policy document regarding the Planning Commission's recommended vision for The COR. He was interested in learning from other Ramsey residents what would draw them into The COR. He recommended the needs of youth also be considered. Commissioner Surma stated he was against Ramsey building a community center. He was very interested in the City having more sit-down restaurants. Motion Carried. Voting Yes: Chairperson Levine, Commissioners Bauer, Surma, Anderson, Brauer,Nosan, and VanScoy. Voting No: None. Absent: None. 6. COMMISSION/STAFF INPUT 6.01: Receive Staff Update The Staff Update was noted. Planning Commission/November 3, 2016 Page 9 of 10