Agenda - Planning Commission - 05/28/2026

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7. 1. Regular Planning Commission Meeting Date: 05/28/2026 Primary Strategic Plan Initiative: Promote economic growth and development. Information Title: Adopt Resolution #26-110 Concerning the Ramsey Economic Development Authority's Redevelopment Project Area Proposal Purpose/Background: The purpose of this case is for the Planning Commission to consider adoption of Resolution #26-110 Concerning the Ramsey Economic Development Authority's Redevelopment Project Area Proposal. The Planning Commission is reviewing the proposed project by ARAA to ensure it's consistent with the City Comprehensive Plan. This resolution and subsequent actions by the City Council, Planning Commission and EDA will start and complete the process to allow the City of Ramsey to access HRA funds held by Anoka County and to create a Redevelopment Plan and Area (See Redevelopment Area Map) along Riverdale Drive. This land has been vacant for quite some time and has not developed on its own despite improvements to Riverdale Drive NW. The proposed development project involves public and private financing to facilitate development and redevelopment in this area which has not been able to occur on its own. The EDA initiated this process at its May 14 meeting and the City Council will take further action on this project at the May 26, 2026, City Council Meeting. Anoka Ramsey Athletic Association (ARAA) is proposing to build and operate a 100,000 square foot indoor athletic recreational facility south of Hwy 10 on land owned by PSG LLC shown on the attached site map. The City has been working with ARAA since 2021 on various iterations of an impactful regional athletic facility and the locations, sizes and types of the structures have evolved over time. Staff is confident that the current proposal, at its current location, is the best iteration of the project to date. ARAA is a non-profit and has provided a valuable service to the Ramsey community since 1979 and this project will provide additional local opportunities for Ramsey residents and an influx of economic activity and increased tax base to the City of Ramsey. A proposed schedule to create the Redevelopment Plan is attached. This development project will likely result in spin-off commercial development adjacent to the site that would not have occurred if the ARAA project had not been completed. The Planning Commission has only been asked to confirm that proposed project use is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan, not to provide comments as to the project viability, site plan review, or city level of financial participation. If the project moves forward, it will go through the normal land use application process with Planning Commission review. Notification: No Notification was required for the Planning Commission Meeting action item. Time Frame/Observations/Alternatives: