3.0 PCSR 01-27-2009ITEM # 3.
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commissioners
FROM: Jeremy Barnhart, Planning Manager
DATE: January 22, 2009
SUBJECT: City of Ramsey Comprehensive Plan
Attached, please find a copy of a CD that holds the draft of the City of Ramsey
Comprehensive Plan. They have distributed it to adjacent governments, requesting
comment.
The workshop agenda includes an opportunity to review and prepare comments related to
this document. I anticipate the Planning Commission developing comments at the
workshop, formally assembling them at an upcoming Planning Commission meeting, to be
received by the City Council for authorization to forward to the City of Ramsey.
While the Planning Commission may wish to review the whole document, it is suggested
that the Commission focus its attention on the areas most likely to directly impact the City
of Elk River, including transportation and land use.
Based on my review of these areas, I add the following comments.
In a review of the land use plans, there is little change in the 2030 plan (Figure 5-2} from the
2020 plan (Figure 5-1). The 20301and use plan adds mixed use to the extreme SW corner of
the city, south of Hwy 10, and Industrial north of Hwy 10. Both of these land uses are
generally consistent with Elk River's proposed land use of Highway Business and Industrial.
Regarding transportation, Ramsey's northern most east-west connector, 1815[ Ave NW, lines
up with Sherburne Co. 12. Future plans show the connection of this road to Trunk
Highway 47. No other road connections are proposed toward Elk River, although
Ramsey's transportation policy does include support of increased capacity for Highway 10.
Further comments will be provided at the meeting.
City of
RAMSEY
December 19, 2008
Amber Miller, Community Development Director
City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
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Cc: Patrick Boylan, Metropolitan Council
To Whom It May Concern:
The City of Ramsey is currently undertaking a process to update its Comprehensive Plan for
growth and redevelopment through 2030. In accordance with the requirements of the
Metropolitan Council, we ask you to review this plan and provide us with any comments you
deem appropriate. We would like to receive any comments within the next sixty (60) days, by
i`~larch 13, 2009.
This plan represents the work of the Planning Commission and City Council, and includes changes
made based on feedback received from the citizens of Ramsey during an extensive public
participation process.
We are distributing this plan in PDF format on a CD to reduce distribution costs and paper waste.
If you would prefer a paper copy of the plan, please contact Amber Miller at 763-433-9843.
The preferred method for submitting comments is by email to amillerCa~ci.ramsev.mn.us. Please
include your name and the name of the agency, school district or governmental unit you
represent in the email. You may also send comments by mail to:
Amber Miller, Community Development Director
City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive NW
Ramsey, MN 55303
Again, we ask that any comments be submitted within sixty (60) days to speed Metropolitan
Council review of the plan and final adoption by the City. Thank you in advance for your timely
review and comments.
Sincerely,
Amber Miller
Community Development Director, City of Ramsey
December 17, 2008
Amber Miller
City of Ramsey
7550 Sunwood Drive
Ramsey MN 55303
Fax: (763) 427-5543
Email: amiller@ci.ramsey.mn.us
RE: City of Ramsey 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update
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has received notice from the City of Ramsey the proposed 2008 Comprehensive Plan Update. We have
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