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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
DECEMBER 3, 1984
The Planning Commission meeting was called to order at 7:43 P.M. by
Chairman Al Stefanson.
Stefanson, Grittner, Trent-Sullivan, Nilsen, Wallin and Black.
Chenoweth, Olson and Mead.
The Planning Commission Minutes of November 5, 1984 were reviewed. Member
Nilsen moved, seconded by Member Trent-Sullivan, that the Minutes be approved
as presented. Motion carried unanimously.
John Uban, City Planner, discussed his October 24, 1984 memorandum. He
indicated that he has been working with the City Engineer, Bob Schunicht to
put together a sketch that will provide a similar streetscape for the Larpenteur
Snelling intersection and extending west. He felt it very important to provide
a link along Larpenteur to the University, which will pull the City together
as well as make Larpenteur more attractive. The City could propose a five year
budget to accomplish the improvements by the City paying for the concept and
the businesses, Highway Department, Ramsey County, etc. actually paying for the
improvements. The City and the University could also work together to have them
pay for portions of the improvements. Mr. Uban and Mr. Schunicht will present
• the information to the Highway Department and Ramsey County for input.
John Uban also advised the Planning Commission of the developments taking place
on the Bullseye project. He felt the accomplishment of the shared parking to be
the most significant issue. He has been coordinating the landscaping along
Larpenteur with. Bullseye and the City Engineer has been coordinating the
lighting. Another important factor raised was the maintenance of the plant
material throughout the life of-.the tax increment. Mr. Uban also suggested
some type of irrigation system for the area. He suggested the Planning
Commission review Bullseye's latest plans for landscaping and the City hold
funds to insure the landscaping plans are accomplished.
Mr. Uban then discussed various parking schemes for the northwest corner of
Larpenteur and Snelling specifically addressing the number of parking spaces
needed in the Lido proposed expansion. He plans to present the information
to Mayor Eggert.
Member Black attended a Planning Seminar at the University and requested he
be put on next month's agenda to disseminate the information gathered.
Next Planning Commission Meeting scheduled for January 7, 1985.
Member Nilsen advised Chairman Stefanson that his term of office had
expired and this was his last meeting. Chairman Stefanson accepted his
resignation with regret and thanked him for his excellent contribution.
Member Nilsen moved, seconded by Member Wallin, that the meeting be adjourned
at 9:00 P.M. Motion carried unanimously.
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J r y Wa in, Secretary