Laserfiche WebLink
Mr. Mareck stated that is part of the plan. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated a pedestrian crossing is important especially as it relates to a <br />potential river crossing project. She expressed support for keeping a pedestrian access plan in <br />the Transportation chapter. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated they were doing a trail crossing at Highway 47, and she asked <br />whether any of that has changed. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated that can be identified in the Comprehensive Plan as an area for further study, <br />and if a plan can be determined that includes support from Coon Rapids, that might improve the <br />chances of receiving funding. Chairperson Riley stated he supports that idea. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated, with regard to a Rum River crossing, pressure would be removed If we <br />Highway 47 is not upgraded. He added there is already a right of way under the wires at Alpine <br />Drive, and the longer the City goes without acting, the more development will occur in the <br />meantime. He noted a river crossing at Highway 47 would be very beneficial for Ramsey <br />residents. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated there been some pressure to take it out of the Transportation plan. He added <br />if it stays in the plan, that will keep it as a priority goal in terms of Mn/DOT projects. <br /> <br />Chairperson Riley stated the City has a trail plan already but having it in the Transportation plan <br />will make it more formalized, and create the possibility of strategic connections. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated City Staff is working on the Park and Trails Map. He added that will be <br />reviewed by the Park and Recreation Commission. <br /> <br /> Councilmember Johns stated the School District will having a referendum vote in the fall 2017. <br />She asked whether the results of that vote will be in by the time the Comprehensive Plan is due <br />for submission. She stressed the importance of ensuring that trails and pedestrian connectivity <br />are included in conversations with the School District. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated it is hoped that a significant draft will be done by the end of 2017. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns reiterated that a trails plan must be included. <br /> <br />Mr. Gladhill stated City Staff is planning an internal coordination meeting and community <br />workshop to review transitions within neighborhoods, and how to get traffic across Brookfield. <br /> <br />Councilmember Johns stated there is not a lot of trail connection there, and it is important to <br />capture that. <br /> <br />Public Works Committee /July 18, 2017 <br />Page 7 of 9 <br /> <br />