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Public Hearing <br /> <br />Chairman Anderson called the public hearing to order at 7:06 p.m. <br /> <br />Presentation <br /> <br />Chairman Anderson stated there have been several opportunities for Comprehensive Plan input <br />from residents with the Planning Commission and City Council. This meeting will allow an <br />additional opportunity for resident input. <br /> <br />Brad Schieb, Hoisington Koegler Group, defined the Comprehensive Plan and reiterated why it is <br />being completed. The Plan is required by State Law and allows residents to give input to the <br />process. The process began with a series of public meetings and a community-wide vision <br />session. Special interest groups raised issues with a focus group formed to address the issues. An <br />additional public meeting was held and the information attained was drafted into the <br />Comprehensive Plan. The draft was reviewed and presented at an open house meeting and <br />additional revisions were received. <br /> <br />Mr. Schieb reviewed the information found in the Comprehensive Plan. He said it addresses <br />urban and rural land use, transportation, housing, park and recreational spaces, critical areas <br />within Ramsey, economic development and implementation of putting the plan to use. <br />Community involvement is important through task force and public input to keep the <br />Comprehensive Plan on track. He indicated the Plan could be amended as the future changes. <br /> <br />Mr. Schieb stated the Planning Commission could approve the Plan during the meeting and said it <br />would then be forwarded to City Council for their March 23, 1999 meeting. The Plan then goes <br />to the Metropolitan Council for their approval and returned to the City Council. <br /> <br />Citizen Input <br /> <br />John Mueller, 14650 Bowers Drive, indicated he was representing a group of people living on <br />Bowers Drive being impacted by the trail portion of the Plan. The trail will follow Bowers Drive <br />near resident lots. They would like to see the trail moved north. He said the trails proximity to <br />his residence takes away the ability for him to use his land to its full potential. The trail has been <br />extended to cross a lot next to his property over an easement which was proposed for a storm <br />sewer. The trail location is proposed to be 30 feet from his house which is in direct view of his <br />multi-windowed family room facing the river. <br /> <br />Mr. Mueller stated disappointment that the City has not come to his defense as he has been a long <br />time resident. He stated the proposed trail will be located on a storm sewer easement and makes <br />his lot unbuildable. Since his lot is on the river, he planned to sell when he retires. The City <br />continues to tax the lot even though it is unbuildable. <br /> <br />Leon Fischer, 15113 Nowthen Boulevard, inquired his lands zone. Community Development <br />Assistant Walther stated Mr. Fischer's lot is zoned mixed residential. <br /> <br />Planning Commission/March 16, 1999 <br /> Page 2 of 11 <br /> <br /> <br />