Minutes - Council Work Session - 04/25/2017

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Chairperson Bauer said their intent was that the Plan needs to include more than just The COR and that it be realistic as big box stores will more likely locate on Highway 10 than The COR. Community Development Director Gladhill said staff will work to find a better way to phrase the statement or include a reference on the map instead. Councilmember Shryock said she would like to see a road map and flexibility so when we remove some verbiage and review modular developments or districts or zones they can be moved around. She said she would like to see more timeless architecture references so development does not become outdated. Councilmember Johns agreed any development will be market driven but said the importance of the Plan is to help create what development is driven to Ramsey. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood said the Parks Board liked the Interim Plan as it incorporates a future parks plan that will help market The COR. He said the Board will further review the Plan in May and that their feedback will be shared with the Council. The consensus of the Council was to continue with the process as outlined for the COR Interim Development Plan. 2.02: Receive Update on Park Dedication Credit Discussion for Riverstone Addition Located Near Bunker Lake Boulevard and Puma Street; Case of Capstone Homes (Project No. 17-106) Community Development Director Gladhill reviewed the staff report, noting the purpose of this case is to receive an update on a request for Park Dedication Credit as part of the proposed Riverstone Addition. He explained the Council is not being asked to make a final decision but to hear an update on recent progress and talking points in advance of official review in May and June. He reviewed the key policy topics, including the Master Parks Plan Update, the existing parks CIP, the Riverstone Addition Policy Document, the Planned Unit Development, housing goals, and other development scenarios. He said staff is seeking policy direction for park dedication credit stating the developer is requesting $475,000 as credit to create a smaller pocket park maintained by a homeowner's association (HOA) with a trail connection as part of Lake Itasca Greenway. Community Development Director Gladhill said staff has held discussions with the developer regarding their request and said if approved this action would have impacts on the future Lake Itasca Park whether reduced or delayed improvements. Parks and Assistant Public Works Superintendent Riverblood reinforced trigger points when the project would start, stating $29 million of park/trails have been identified with $2 million in the park trust fund that should be focused instead on community parks, splash pad and other items in The COR that would also serve this subdivision. Councilmember Riley asked if we suggested pocket parks to the developer. City Council Work Session/April 25, 2017 Page 5 of 8