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Mounds View Planning Commission March 2, 2022 Regular Meeting Page 3 ________________________________________________________________________ Plan. During the City Council’s October 25, 2021 meeting, Ramsey County Staff provided a presentation about the county’s Active Living Communities. It was noted that Mounds View is one of three cities whose Comprehensive Plan does not reference the county’s Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan, nor the Connected Ramsey Communities Network. Ramsey County Pedestrian & Bicycle Plan (2015) The Plan establishes a Vision and Goals to improve access to pedestrian facilities. These culminated from several outreach efforts and surveys, concluding that residents walk and bike for recreation and as a mode of transportation. Residents want more separation from traffic, safe connections between sidewalks and trails, year-around maintenance, and meaningful engagement. The Connected Ramsey Communities Network (2015) This network is a map of various routes that connect from city to city, and county to county. Community Development Director Sevald reported the concepts within both plans are included in the city’s Comprehensive Plan, although the Plan does not reference them directly. The City facilitated committees in the 1990’s and 2000’s, culminating in a sidewalk and trail plan to be implemented as part of the City’s street reconstruction program. Each street project is designed based on this past work, and generally includes a sidewalk or striped road shoulder within ¼ mile of every home, and on school routes. It should be noted that residents have often objected to sidewalks for various reasons (e.g. tree preservation, loss of street parking). Reasons opposing sidewalks have not included maintenance. Since 1988, the city has removed snow from public sidewalks and trails, providing year-around use. Staff commented further on the text amendment, recommended the Planning Commission hold a public hearing and recommend approval of the Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan as requested. Chair Rundle opened the public hearing at 6:55 p.m. Hearing no comments from the public, Chair Rundle closed the public hearing at 6:56 p.m. Commissioner Nelson requested staff provide the Commission with a final Comprehensive Plan once this amendment was approved. Community Development Director Sevald stated he would provide this document to the Commission once it was complete. MOTION/SECOND: Commissioner Nelson/Commissioner Stevenson. To approve Resolution 1147-22, a Resolution Recommending Approval an Amendment to the 2040 Comprehensive Plan, Chapter 7 (Transportation). Ayes – 5 Nays – 0 Motion carried.