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down their street without a trail for their kids to walk to the park safely. He felt it was reasonable for the residents in the existing neighborhood to request speed bumps in the area in front of the park to make sure traffic slows down. He requested that the Council still consider eliminating the access along 155~h Lane. Mayor Gamec replied that he personally was against speed bumps because they don't work. Mr. Martz stated that he was disappointed that the Council was looking at the new development and developing everything for them, but nothing for the existing neighbors. He requested that the Council consider installing sidewalks in their neighborhood. Mark Barrett, 5221 - 155th Lane NW, Ramsey, stated that he represented some of his neighbors as well as himself. He expressed grave disappointment that 155t~ Lane connection will be going through. As part of the development, they will be expanding a park that will bring more use and they will be going from a development that has lights, sidewalks and curbs to an area that has no lights, sidewalks, or curbs. He stated that he did not understand the rationale for placing the 750- foot spur into an area where the citizens don't want the road and there is not direct egress to T.H. #47. He recommended eliminating the drive altogether and making the 155th Lane extension part of the park. He stated that he did not feel that the Council was hearing their concerns and requested that for the safety of the children the access be eliminated. Councilmember Zimmerman stated that he sympathized with the residents and noted that it was the second time in a month that the City has taken down the emergency gates. He stated the he would not be voting in favor of the plat. Motion carried. Voting Yes: Mayor Gamec, Councilmembers Kurak, and Anderson. Voting No: Councilmembers Hendriksen and Zimmerman. Case #2: Request for Comprehensive Plan Amendment; Case of J.R. Land and Cattle Company Community Development Director Frolik stated that J.R. Land and Cattle Company has submitted an application for a comprehensive plan amendment to change, the land use designation for property located off of Alpine Drive on the common boarder of Elk River and Ramsey. The applicant is requesting a land use designation change from "Places to Shop" to "Places to Work". The comprehensive plan amendment, coupled with their rezoning request, would allow the applicant to develop the property with Industrial users. J.R. Land and Cattle Company is asking for an amendment to the 2001 Comprehensive Plan to allow for an industrial development on the subject property. The 2001 Comprehensive Plan designates the subject property as "Places to Shop". "Places to Shop" would allow for commercial or retail type of businesses to develop on the property. The applicant has an interest in developing the property with industrial businesses and, therefore, needs the land-use designation changed. The Planning Commission reviewed the comprehensive plan amendment request by J.R. Land and Cattle Company and held a public hearing on February 7, 2002. There was no public comment during the public hearing. The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council approve the Comprehensive Plan Amendment request by J.R. Land and Cattle Company. Councihnember Anderson inquired if there had been any discussions with Elk River. City Council/February 26, 2002 Page 8 of 35