Agenda - Council Work Session - 10/12/2021

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Progress Since the 2012 Comprehensive Plan, much of the land use surrounding TH 101 remains the same. However, TH 101 has been converted to a freeway through Otsego, following the recommendations of the Plan. Key Takeaways • Otsego is largely undeveloped and anticipates substantial population and household growth by 2030. • The city is guiding all land surrounding TH 101 for commercial, industrial, and medium to high - density residential and is preparing for urbanization of the city. • TH 101 has been converted to a freeway facility through the city of Otsego. Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan (Draft, 2020) Look Back The City of Ramsey had a population of 26,251 living among 8,973 households and provided 6,334 jobs in 2016. Ramsey has significant undeveloped land and is identified as an emerging suburban edge community. There are no large freight traffic generators or intermodal facilities within the City. Most freight passes through Ramsey on trips to/from and through the Twin Cities. The Ramsey Transit Station for the NorthStar railway is in proximity to Hwy 10. Look to Future Like the other cities in the area, Ramsey is a growing community, anticipating an increased population of 39,150 living among 13,500 households and providing 8,400 jobs by 2040. Ramsey has significant development planned north and south of TH 10 near the Mississippi River according to the Future Land Use Plan. The COR is a 320-acre master -planned community located adjacent to the Northstar Commuter Rail Station (The COR plus surrounding developable area is over 400 acres). This is aimed to provide a destination for retail and access to commuter -rail transit. The city is planning for an extension of Armstrong Boulevard to serve as future river crossing to Dayton and the Plan mentions that both cities are choosing to protect corridor right-of-way for this alignment/river crossing. However, the Plan acknowledges that this improvement is likely more than 20 years away. Portions of US 10, Armstrong Boulevard (CSAH 83), and Ramsey Boulevard (CSAH 56) are expected to exceed capacity in 2040. Progress The COR is 50% developed and is anticipated to experience substantial development in the next 10 years. Key Takeaways • Like other cities in the study, Ramsey is anticipating significant growth in population, households, and jobs by 2040. • The Future Land Use Plan identifies significant planned industrial and commercial growth surrounding TH 10 NW Metro Mississippi River Crossings Feasibility Analysis Page 131