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Mr. Gladhill stated the Resilient Communities created the visual aids using raw data using older <br />maps provided by City Staff, but a final map will be completed by the end of the Fall Semester <br />2017. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the category of "closed landfill" is a State requirement, that is mandatory for <br />inclusion in the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated regional parks and trails are included under "regional facilities". He added <br />another map depicts areas of future potential development: north of Brookfield; west of <br />Armstrong; south of Highway 10; The COR; and a potential future development of a portion of <br />Rum River Hills Golf Course. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated it will be necessary to acknowledge the City of Ramsey's affordable housing <br />requirements. He added the majority of the City's current housing stock is at or below 30% of the <br />Area Median Income (AMI). He noted there is no penalty associated with this requirement, as it <br />is a reflection of the Land Use Plan. <br />Mr. Valentine asked whether there is a housing threshold that the City is striving for that would <br />provide resources for the community. Mr. Gladhill stated there is a need for a wide range of <br />housing types, and assistance comes from the State in the form of tax credits. He added that <br />provides value to the community. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated local employers are having difficulty finding qualified workers that live in or <br />near Ramsey. He added 75% of tenants at the Common Bond apai linent development were current <br />residents of Ramsey or adjacent communities. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated the City's staged development plan for future water and sewer extensions must <br />be amended. He added centralized sewer collection is an important consideration for the <br />Metropolitan Council. <br />Ms. Roering asked whether zoning for high density residential is a consideration, as there are <br />several developments that are above 15 units per acre. <br />Mr. Gladhill stated high density zoning is mainly in The COR, which allows for much more than <br />15 units per acre. He added categories could be added specifically for The COR. He noted the <br />Metropolitan Council has requested mixed use designation, but high density can be reflected in <br />both. <br />Ms. Roering stated, in her opinion, that is acceptable for planning purposes only, but not as <br />something that will provide guidance for developers. <br />2040 Comprehensive Plan Steering Committee / November 13, 2017 <br />Page 8 of 10 <br />