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Case #4 <br /> <br />SOUTH OF US HIGHWAY #10 DEVELOPMENT AND REDEVELOPMENT <br /> By: Sean M. Sullivan, Economic Development Coordinator <br /> <br />Background: <br /> <br />At the April 13, 2006 EDA meeting there was lengthy discussion regarding the future of the South side of <br />US Hwy 10. Staff suggested that an in-house study be done similar to the one by HKGi. The EDA <br />requested staff see how long it would take to do a study so that business owners could start planning for <br />the future. The need to improve the image of Ramsey is clear and having a plan for the vision of the <br />South side of US Hwy 10 is very important. <br /> <br />Observations: <br /> <br />Staff has researched the timing and resources needed to conduct an in-house study. The consensus was <br />that this study can not be done in a reasonable amount of time using current staff. Further discussion <br />seemed to point this study toward the Comprehensive Planning process. It is important for the EDA to <br />have input into the future development and redevelopment of the land south of US Hwy 10. A <br />recommendation by the EDA to develop a plan that is conducive to improving the image of Hwy 10 <br />would be proper in this situation. There was also discussion regard how and when business owners will <br />be notified of potential development and redevelopment plans south of the highway. Simply put, the <br />EDA wants to make sure that there is clear dialogue between the current businesses on Hwy 10 and the <br />City that gives these businesses adequate time to analyze changing to the status quo. <br /> <br />Recommendation: <br /> <br />Recommendation to City Council to develop a plan that is conducive to improving the image of Hwy 10 <br />through the Comprehensive Planning process. <br /> <br />Review Checklist: <br />James E Norman, City Administrator <br />Patrick Trudgeon, Community Development Director <br /> <br />EDA: 5.11.06 <br /> <br /> <br />