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development of the :property at intersection of Co. Rd. E %and Highway 61. He identified the <br />following items: <br />• Annexation and detachment of asmall portion.of.land from Va.dnais Heights <br />• Vacation of -a right of way (ROW) from the City of: Gem. Lake for use .(by license or other <br />instrument) by Hy-Vee. <br />■ Discussion about the type of roadway to be developed on Hoffman Rd. <br />• Brief comments regarding the results of a. traffic study and the County's request for the <br />use of a 25' ROW from Hy-Vee along the southern edge of Co. Rd. E. between Hwy 61 <br />and Hoffman Rd. <br />Mr. John Bixkeland (Cafe. Cravings, Country Lounge, White. Bear Floral and homeson..Hoffman <br />Road). addressed the council with his concerns about Hoffman Road and when and if there are <br />improvements to.the road, the costs will drive his businesses .out of business. <br />Mr. Greg Martz, AM -PM Automotive Repair, commented on. the car traffic conning in and out of <br />Hoffman Road near the Co. Rd E. & bridge over the. train tracks. Ion the eastern boundary of <br />Gem Lake], stating that his is and. will continue to be. a problem, <br />Ms. Laurel:Hynes Amlee followed up with some additional comments regarding the <br />perspective of the businesses and business. owners along Hoff nan:Rd, including the statement <br />that they were happy that.some positive development could be coaling to that location, but that <br />they :.are. concerned about the nurnlier of additional. vehicle trips the development will.generate/ <br />Commissioner Wip.pich asked about the traffic, what is the expectations for traffic? MN/DOT & <br />S.E.H. will be reviewing. the traffic study. Commissioner Pratt — What will be the assessment. <br />for the street? <br />Hy-Vee.Repre.sentative responded that.they don't view the.project as a "trip generator;" but. <br />that it is intended to take advantage of the existing traffic along the corridors. The proposed <br />concept plan is a new model for Hy-Vee. <br />Commissioner Johnson: A report will be made to the City Council on Wednesday, Augixst S. <br />Commissioner.Pratt made:a motion, seconded by Commissioners Wippich to adjourn the <br />meeting. Motion passed, meeting adjourned at 8:04 P.-M.. <br />City of Gern Lake Planning Cornmisslon.Meeting Minutes August 7 201.8 <br />