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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes <br /> July 18, 1995 <br /> Page 10 <br /> 1 Commissioner Franzese noted originally she was for Cub stores going into Apache, now she <br /> 2 is having second thoughts. She believes it will change the flavor of St. Anthony by <br /> 3 increasing traffic and with Rainbow going in nearby, the necessity is not there. <br /> 4 Commissioner Franzese indicated she would like to see a commercial development that would <br /> 5 not impact the city. <br /> 6 Commissioner Faust indicated the roads serving Apache are County roads and he did not feel <br /> 7 the impact.would be great. <br /> 8 • Chair Bergstrom indicated the Commission could address this issue, but would have to draw <br /> 9 the line at restricting businesses coming in. <br /> 10 Commissioner Horst noted 20 years ago the Apache Plaza was very busy and the roads were <br /> 11 developed with this in mind. He felt the four lane road would well serve the traffic. - He <br /> 12 noted the City's desire is to see*the activity as it was 20 years ago, not to reduce the business. <br /> 13 Commissioner Faust noted value will drive the tax base and it is necessary to bring the <br /> 14 business where people are. He noted the major feeders to the Center are County roads and <br /> 15 were planned to support the traffic. <br /> 16 G. Community Center/City Hall Plans - Update. <br /> 17 Management Assistant Kim Moore-Sykes showed plans of the proposed Community Center <br /> 18 and City Hall. <br /> 19 <br /> 20 Commissioner Faust noted in regards to questions for the Met Council, questions should be <br /> 21 given to Chair Bergstrom or Ms. Moore-Sykes instead of each Commissioner attempting to <br /> 22 contact the Met Council staff. <br /> 23 Commissioner Faust noted Mr. John Madden, a former Commissioner, is now on the Ramsey <br /> 24 County Library Board and could perhaps answer questions regarding the library. <br /> 25 Commissioner Horst excused himself at 9:45 p.m. <br /> 26 Commissioner Faust expressed concerns with lake levels and contributions of these levels <br /> 27 from other cities. He feels this should be addressed in the Comprehensive Plan. <br /> 28 Commissioner Franzese commented in regards to the Community Center, the School District <br /> 29 collects $6.95 per person for community services, she feels this money should be spent within <br /> 30 the City. <br /> 31 <br />