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Chairperson Bauer stated that he was looking at discussing the overall plan for the COR and land <br />along Highway 10. He stated that he suggested bringing in the EDA because it has been stated <br />that retailers look for a population of 30,000, which Ramsey has not yet reached that level. He <br />stated that the quickest way to reach that population is with multifamily development and therefore <br />that may need to be a factor in reaching the goal to bring more businesses. He believed that <br />involving the EDA would be critical to ensure all factors are considered and everyone moves <br />forward in the same way to reach the ultimate vision of the COR. <br /> <br />Deputy City Administrator Gladhill commented that staff would need to be careful how to navigate <br />this as there has been direction from the Council on multifamily housing. He stated that the <br />Commission could request a joint meeting to focus on overall land use in the COR and the Council <br />would then make the decision whether to hold that meeting. <br /> <br />Councilmember Woestehoff commented that from his perspective collaboration with the different <br />Boards is an important function. He stated that members of the Commission can reach out to <br />Councilmembers from their Ward or the At-Large members to express their comments as <br />residents. He noted that while the decision was not unanimous, the Council did make the decision <br />to pause multifamily development on City owned property. He recognized that retail may not <br />bounce back as quick as desired following COVID, but perhaps it will. <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Gengler, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to request a joint <br />meeting with the Planning Commission, City Council and Economic Development Authority to <br />discuss the land use plan for the COR and Highway 10 corridor. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Commissioner VanScoy aye <br />Commissioner Anderson aye <br />Commissioner Gengler aye <br />Commissioner Peters aye <br />Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> <br />Motion carried. <br /> <br /> <br />9. ADJOURNMENT <br /> <br />Motion by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner VanScoy, to adjourn the meeting. <br /> <br />A roll call vote was performed: <br /> <br />Commissioner Anderson aye <br />Commissioner VanScoy aye <br />Commissioner Peters aye <br />Commissioner Gengler aye <br />Chairperson Bauer aye <br /> <br />Planning Commission/ March 4, 2021 <br />Page 15 of 16 <br /> <br />