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Commissioner VanScoy asked if staff received responses from the three residents that they reached <br /> out to directly. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that targeted communications were sent to the residents <br /> more interior to the site. She stated that one resident responded that he did not feel a special <br /> meeting was necessary and was not going to attend tonight. The resident commented that he was <br /> aware development would come and hoped that additional homes in the area would lower his taxes. <br /> She stated that staff would still recommend density transitioning around the existing lots. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff asked if staff received input from the developer related to their <br /> willingness to provide another extension. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the developer has signed another 60-day extension <br /> that was not included in the case and are willing to work with the City and do not want to pressure <br /> the decision. <br /> Commissioner Peters asked if staff has reached out to the school districts and whether they have <br /> support for that level of development. He noted that within Brookfield the school district line <br /> occurs within the neighborhood. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl stated that the site is divided by school district boundaries and <br /> therefore half the neighborhood would go to Ramsey and half would go to Elk River. She stated <br /> that the school district has stated that they sized Ramsey Elementary to prepare for the projected <br /> growth in the community. <br /> Deputy City Administrator Gladhill stated that following the US census,redistricting occurs across <br /> the country. He stated that the City has expressed a desire to likely have a third elementary school <br /> at some point and would love to have a middle school as well. He stated that much of the Anoka <br /> High School population is Ramsey residents. He stated that the City hopes to continue to work <br /> with the school districts in looking forward at the future. <br /> Commissioner Woestehoff asked for staff to provide input on the comments received from public <br /> safety. <br /> Senior Planner McGuire Brigl confirmed that the entire public safety team reviewed the request <br /> and did not have any concerns at this time with the exception of plowing related to the cul-de-sacs. <br /> She noted that those departments will continue to provide input throughout the review process. <br /> Citizen Input <br /> Ben Schmidt,Excelsior Group, stated that he was present to address any questions. He commented <br /> that they understand that during these times things may not move as smoothly as they typically <br /> would and would be willing to grant the additional time for input. He stated that he can also reach <br /> out to neighbors individually to address questions as desired as well. He understood that neighbors <br /> can have concerns when property is proposed for development from farmland. He noted that they <br /> will be completing an EAW and advised that this is just the start of the process. <br /> Planning Commission/May 7, 2020 <br /> Page 8 of 29 <br />