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reduced and the number of trees were increased. Berming and trees were added to the southeast side of the property. She indicated staff desired additional screening on the east property line. Commissioner Jensen inquired if Northern Airgas, Inc., would screen along the outlot which will be a future extension of McKinley Street. Zoning Administrator Frolik stated that was not proposed. However, at the time the acetylene plant is proposed, the assumption would be that screening would be extended. Commissioner Deemer requested a copy of Ramsey's lighting ordnance and a copy of the May, 1998 Popular Mechanics article titled 'New Lights for Star Gazers' be sent to Mr. Kirchner in Anoka. Commissioner Jensen asked how trash is being screened. Ken LeToumeau, Morrison and Walijarvi Architects, indicated trash would be screened by a 7 foot pre-cast concrete wall. Commissioner Deemer indicated at other sites, lighting fixtures are slipping through. He requested a lighting plan be submitted with a schedule of lighting fixtures to be used. Mr. LeTourneau stated a lighting plan was previously submitted and said shoe box light fixtures would be used. Motion by Commissioner Deemer, seconded by Commissioner Terry, to recommend City Council approval of the revised site plan for Northern Airgas, Inc. Motion Carded. Voting Yes: Chairperson Bawden, Commissioners Deemer, Terry, Jensen, LaDue, and Wivoda. Voting No: None. Absent: None. Case#2: Public Meeting Announcement and Background Information} Case of Mississippi National River and Recreation Area Community Development Assistant Walther explained a public meeting for MNRRA citizen input was scheduled for April 30th. He indicated Hoisington Koegler Group, Inc., would be facilitating the meeting with presentations by representatives of the DNR, National Park Service (NPS) and Metropolitan Council. He stated in 1988 Congress designated the 72 mile corddor fi.om Ramsey to Hastings in order to protect, preserve and enhance the river through the metropolitan area. MNRRA is a part of the N-PS, having no authority over local planning and ordinances. A corddor wide vision is needed and will be addressed during the April 30th meeting on a local level. Commissioner Jensen inquired if the grant would be affected whether or not the City of Ramsey complied. Community Development Assistant Walther stated the grant would be used to update the critical river ordinance, Tier One. Tier Two is for policies which are voluntary. He indicated the more policies which are accepted and implemented in Tier One, the sooner Rarnsey would qualify for Tier Two which would make the City eligible for Federal funding. Planning Commission/April 7, 1998 Page 3 of 5