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ALPINE PARK NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING CITY OF RAMSEY ANOKA COUNTY STATE OF MINNESOTA A meeting was conducted to discuss the development plan for the City-owned property just north of the Landfill (approximately 100 acres - approximately 80 for park development and approximately 20 for residential development). Present: Councilmember Gerald Zimmerman City Administrator Ryan Schroeder Parks/Utilities Supervisor Mark Boos Park and Recreation Commissioner Reid Droegemueller Park and Recreation Commissioner Tom LaMere Park and Recreation Commissioner Steve Ostmm Tom Gamec, 16021 Neon Street NW John C. Peterson, 6512 - 153rd Lane NW Curtis Peterson, 6512 - 153rd Lane NW Jan Reiter, 6522 - 153rd Lane NW Betty Olesen, 15310 Zirconium Street NW Phillip Oredson, 6530 - 153rd Lane NW The meeting began at 7:10 p.m. City Administrator Schroeder introduced himself, as well as Councilmember Zimmerman, the Park and Recreation Commissioners, and Tom Gamec who is a candidate for mayor. He explained that the reason for this meeting is to discuss the park concept plan for the City-owned approximately 80 acres north of the landfill and residential development for the approximately 21 acres of City- owned property north of the landfill. He showed on a map the area being discussed. He also gave background information on how the City acquired the property through negotiations relating to the Landfill. The roughly 80 acres is dedicated for park purposes and the roughly 21 acres is zoned for residential. It's been proposed that the land north of 153rd would be sold to recover money to pay for park development. It has not been decided how the park will be developed or when. He noted a sketch of a concept plan for the park and stated that the Park and Recreation Commission has reviewed this concept plus the Ramsey Youth Athletic Association has some thoughts on the development also. John C. Peterson, 6512 - 153rd Lane NW, Ramsey - Why doesn't Outlot A include the whole parcel. Mr. Schroeder - That's how it was subdivided. Early in negotiations, we had the opportunity to gain Outlot B but we ended up with all of it. As far as Outlot A or B, if it's developed, it will be re-subdivided. John C. Peterson - I ana curious about a chunk of the outlot - it doesn't look like it's slated for residential. Mr. Schroeder - All of the remainder of the land is slated for residential. Jan Reiter, 6522 - 153rd Lane NW, Ramsey - There was supposed to be a buffer zone all around the landfill. The trees were it and we thought the land would never be built on. I don't mind the park being developed, but I do object to the homes being built. John C. Peterson - I am afraid of multi-family. Alpine Neighborhood Meeting/October 24, 1996 Page 1 of 7