Agenda - Council - 04/10/2006 - 04/10/06

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DONNA PRUEIIER 9041 167~ Lane, NW Ramsey, MN 55303 March 3, 2006 Rarnsey City Hall Mary Jo Olson/City Council 15153 Nowthen Blvd. Rarnsey, MN 55303 SUBJECT: Preliminary plats for Kelly Acres and Rum River Prairie Dear Ms. Olson, I have enclosed a copy of the letter sent to the Rarnsey Planning Commission in regards tO the above Preliminary Plats. I sent the letter voicing my (and many others residing in the community) concerns regarding the city ordinance that Ramsey has adapted which allows cluster housing developments throughout the City. When attending the public hearing March 2, 2006, those attending were informed that Ramsey's City Council members'were responsible for adapting this city ordinance. The residents are "shocked" to hear that this ordinance was passed without proper notification. We were told that an article was placed in the newspaper (it was not indicated which newspaper) informing those who read the paper of the proposal for the City to allow cluster housing developments. We were also informed that the property owners with 5+ acres were notified by letter. The Ramsey Newsletter would have been an excellent resource to communicate this information to all of the residents...the postage and paper expenses should already be in the budget, so it would not be considered an additional cost issue. This ordinance has a major impact on l~amsey's current and future outlook. The ordinance impacts not only the current residents, environmental issues, traffic and safety issues, but also those moving into these developments within the rural jurisdiction (furore City. sewer and water implementatious). Many of these issues were discussed at the March 2~a meeting and can be viewed on tape. Ordinances have been changed in the past, many of the residents would like to know what it will take to have this ordinance changed that would require larger lot sizes, lot sizes that would blend in.with surrounding properties. We are relying on those elected in office to do what is best for Ramsey and those living here; the residents of Ramsey view this cluster housing concept as a negative effect on both their City and their properties. Could you please respond to the concerns addressed in the attached letter, and notify all residents of this cluster housing ordinance. As Ramsey citizens we all have a right to know all types of issues that will impact our City and our properties, and we should have a right to vote on these issues. Thank you in advance. Sincerely, Donna Pmeher Enc: Letter Regarding Preliminary Plats (2 pages) -124-'