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• <br /> Member Burandt agreed that this area needs to be revitalized, but noted that this is a large ask <br /> and noted that he would like to see a cost/benefit analysis before providing firm direction. <br /> Chairperson Steffen stated that this is a lot of homes that would be added to the area, and asked if <br /> there would be a traffic study. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill replied that MnDOT would be given the opportunity <br /> to comment and the right time would need to be determined to conduct a traffic study. He noted <br /> that typically that would occur with preliminary plat but that may occur earlier in this process <br /> because of the magnitude of the project. He confirmed that MnDOT could halt the project or add <br /> minimum requirements that would be needed to the road system to support the project. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked how access would be provided to the homes on the east side. <br /> Mr. Allen replied that access would be provided from Quicksilver. He replied that another <br /> access would be provided from the existing stub off of 164th. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill noted that additional detail would be needed for the <br /> access provided through the golf course property to ensure that would be a safe access for public <br /> safety and whether that would be a public or private road. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked how the golf course would feel about a stoplight at 167th. <br /> Mr. Allen replied that they would love it, noting that it would be great to have the stoplight even <br /> without this project. <br /> Member Riley stated that there is already an underpass to a neighborhood from Elmcrest Park. <br /> He noted that while the underpass would have a benefit to some other residents, it would mostly <br /> benefit the golf course development and therefore he would have a difficult time justifying that <br /> cost. <br /> Mr. Allen replied that it is obvious that the underpass would be for the project to access the new <br /> holes. He stated that there is a definite benefit for residents on the east side to access the west <br /> and the retail node. He stated that the 2013 study stated that additional rooftops would revitalize <br /> that retail node. He stated that the tunnel is vital for the golf course, but it will also allow the <br /> density to improve the retail node and provide connection to the City's park system. He stated <br /> that the other tunnel is south to the Centex development. <br /> Chairperson Steffen asked if the tunnel would support two golf carts coming and going at once. <br /> Mr. Toilette replied that his daughter lives in the Centex development and the tunnel connection <br /> is highly used to access the park property. He stated that this tunnel would also be highly used <br /> by the public. <br /> Economic Development Authority/December 14,2017 <br /> Page 4 of 9 <br />