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City Council 2007-06-05, 7:30 p.m.
Minutes of Work Session
Present were Mayor Mary Capra, Council members Michelle Lakso, Linda Broussard-
Vickers, Tom Lee and Jeff Paar. Present from the Planning and Zoning Commission were
Brian Hanson, Jennifer Klennert-Hunt, Ben Fehrenbacher, Mark Pangel, D. Love, and
Tom Wood.
Planners Tina Goodroad and Brandon Slotterback of DSU/Bonestroo, Rosene, Anderlik
and Associates were present to review the Comprehensive Plan-background report.
Tina Goodroad discussed the background report that has been prepared as part of the
comprehensive planning process. The background report updated statistics, estimates,
identified natural resources, parks, and other issues related to the city.
Brandon Slotterback reviewed a map of existing land uses and received feedback on
potential errors in the map.
After discussion, the following issues were identified for further study and analysis:
NATURAL RESOURCES:
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Peltier Lake – aquatic value
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Trail connection to school from the east
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Pedestrian access – over/under (14)
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Creek rerouting (14)
Affect on land use
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Plan to connect all existing sidewalks
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Pedestrian connects to downtown – interconnects the community
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Remnant parcels from reconnecting of 14 to the city
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Those of economic value – 1 right of refusal – park opportunity
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TRANSPORTATION:
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Signals at 21 Avenue
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Intersection near gas station
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Discussion with Anoka County Park and Ride lots
Consolidate with existing church lot
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Identify other transit opportunities – downtown, others
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Identify appropriate future roadways
Concern over how some are identified
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South collector
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North preserved wetlands
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Joint opportunities with Lino Lakes
LAND USE:
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Population up over to 5,000 – growth to meet this
Communicate with Met Council
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Benefits – local aid to streets
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Look at future growth and projected densities to achieve growth
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County Road 14 – land use issues
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Bar site – future guiding
High density
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Consider what Lino Lakes is doing – on eastern border, backage road area
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Vacant piece near main on east border – commercial or residential? Coordination with Lino
Lakes on access issues
The Background report will be amended and presented for approval soon.
Adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.
Dallas Larson
City Administrator