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have questions and concerns. She stated they talked with Mr. Peterson and believe his proposal <br />sounds good because it will bring people out to enjoy what we have. She noted Ramsey is a <br />growing community and she thinks it is a good thing. <br /> <br />Mayor (;amec complimented Ms. Cole for making her comments, which is difficult in this <br />audience. He commented that it is an important part of government to allow the other side to <br />also si,oak. <br /> <br />Mt'. I)cl l[owe, 16471 Sapphire Street, stated he has watched things grow and change and liked <br />some o1' the changes but tonight frustrates him. He suggested the Mayor doesn't listen and most <br />of thc Councihnembers have already made up their mind. Mr. Howe stated many people are here <br />that represenl a small part of Ramsey but he feels they represent the majority of Ramsey, <br />especially those who live in the country. He stated he does not know if the Council has ever <br />heard of impeachment. <br /> <br />Mayor Gamcc asked Mr. Howe to not ever threaten one of the Councilmembers and stated he <br />resents what Mt'. Howe said for every elected official there is. He asked Mr. Howe to stick to the <br />issues. Mayor Gamec stated elected officials work hard and have many important decisions to <br />make so it is not the easiest job. <br /> <br />Mr. I lowell stated he is unhappy with the direction this is going because he would like to <br />continue to scc deer, the rural nature, and development in an orderly fashion rather than a spot <br />here and there. I Ie urged the Council to go back to the MUSA line and develop according to <br />what was established. Itc stated he was told that development wouldn't affect his property until <br />2040 and tbcn 2020 and now 2005. <br /> <br />Mr..lt)hn t)eterson, 16735 Nowthen Boulevard, stated his company is Oakwood Land <br />l)cvclopmcnt and makes a living building neighborhoods. He noted in the past there were <br />people, much like him, doing what he's doing tonight for each of these people before they moved <br />into lhcir homes. This struggle, honorable people disagreeing on how development should move <br />[~)rward, is happening all around the metro area on the developing ring. Mr. Peterson advised <br />that one million tnore people are coming into the market in the next 30 years in our community. <br />I lc and his partners arc one of many who work to create neighbors for those people to raise their <br />Ihmilies mid have their family events. Mr. Peterson stated he has been building neighborhoods in <br />Ramscy for 20 years. <br /> <br />Mt'. t'etcrson stated it would be impossible to counteract each point mentioned tonight but he has <br />philosophically worked with the neighborhood and laid out every idea. He noted this application <br />is at the concept stage and is far below the maximum density allowed. Mr. Peterson pointed out <br />that it is a common phenomena in Ramsey to have collector streets with different kinds of <br />neighborhoods in pockets along the collector streets. Variolite Street is a perfect example. Mr. <br />l'eterson stated Traprock is a beautiful development with large lots, nice homes, and pretty much <br />sel[ contained. Itc wonld like to build just north of Traprock on the Gun Club property and <br />create a nice neighborhood that is somewhat self-contained except the issue of the connector. He <br />suggcstcd that if independent people were brought into the process and asked, "is Traprock a <br /> <br />City Council / March 22, 2005 <br /> Page 16 of 38 <br /> <br /> <br />