Minutes - Public Works Committee - 09/18/2007

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stated that residents should keep in mind that this was included in the CIP in 2004 because these types ofprojects are only concepts. Councilmember Olson stated that she felt the life of a City is a lot like the life of a family. She stated that you make plans for the future for what you think will happen and what you think you will need. She stated that sometimes things change and the plans do not make sense anymore so you need to come up with a new plan. She stated that the comprehensive plan is revised every 10 years and Ramsey is in the process of working on it again. She encouraged everyone to become part of the process and attend the November 14, 2007 meeting regarding transportation corridors in the City. She stated that the last time the comprehensive plan was put together, this corridor made sense and perhaps it doesn't make sense anymore. Kim Opsal, stated that she would like to know who will decide the name of the street. Chair Elvig stated that typically the City Council will solicit ideas throughout the City. Steve KeIler, 16550 Alpaca Street, stated that he and his wife moved to Ramsey 14 years ago because it was a quiet, rural City. He stated that the City changing and allowing 1 acre City sized lots is what has created the transportation problems. He stated that people who have lived in the City for a long time do not want sidewalks. He stated that he feels the City is being destroyed by the decisions being made and is forcing changes on the residents. He stated that he feels long time residents are being penalized. Beth Keller, 16550 Alpaca Street, asked ifthere were plans for a walking trail behind her home. She stated that someone had come and offered them money for some land behind their home. Public Works Director Olson stated that a trail is shown in the comprehensive plan and some grant money to fund a regional trail corridor has been acquired. He stated that eventually, the idea was to make a connection to Armstrong Boulevard, but stated that similar to the road, this is just a line drawn on a map, but it doesn't necessarily mean this is the right place for it. Chair Elvig stated that Mr. Keller made a good point about density transitioning. He stated that the policy makers need to think about what will happen 20 years from now in their planning. He stated that he understands Mr. Keller's concerns because he also moved here for the rural atmosphere. He stated that the traffic issues are not just because of growth in Ramsey, but also growth in Elk River, Zimmerman, Bums, Big Lake, St. Francis and Princeton. Randy Cornell, 16551 Alpaca Street, asked who put together the last comprehensive plan. Chair Elvig stated that it was put together by two past City Councils. He stated that there were also citizen groups involved, although he is unsure of how many were involved. The Committee reviewed the routine for notification, including post cards sent to residents, posting on the website and information in the Ramsey Resident paper. Public Works Committee / September 18, 2007 Page 10 of 23