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t, Planning Commission Meeting Minutes November 15, 2005 Page 4 1 systems for a built community are already in place and many of the improvements at the major 2 sites have occurred over the last five years. He stated that a lot of the major units are done noting 3 that the City would probably do better, on the consulting side, to have them finish their work in 4 2006 rather than get plugged up in 2007 or 2008. 5 6 Ms. Moore-Sykes agreed noting that this was the strategy that was employed in the mid-90's. 7 She stated that it was recognized that consultants do get busy and if the city can remain ahead of 8 the crowd, the costs are not as high. She stated that it is conceivable that the process could be 9 completed by 2007. 10 11 Commissioner Jensen noted that most of the implementation of any re-development sites would 12 be market-driven not Comprehensive Plan driven. He stated that they are already out with two 13 major RFP's and are seeing the fruits of the City's labor. 14 15 Chair Stromgren stated that because some of the major pieces have been completed more detail 16 could be included noting that it is possible that some of the priorities have now shifted and 17 should be updated. 18 19 Commissioner Jensen asked if the City of Minneapolis has offered up any of their designs for the 20 parkway, as it comes through St. Anthony's border, to review. 21 22 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she has not received any information except for a CD outlining the 23 38th Street area. 24 25 Commissioner Jenson asked if the new entrance to The Landings is an actual street. 26 27 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that this used to be 38"'Avenue noting that it is her understanding that 28 they plan to rename it. She stated that it would probably be an interior,private road. 29 30 Commissioner Jensen referenced the Autumn Woods site and asked if there is any progress on 31 the Planning Commission's discussion as to whether the PUD ought to be a smaller size. 32 33 Chair Stromgren stated that this was an item that he wanted to bring up as a fourth item that the 34 Commission should continue to move forward on the ordinance updates. 35 36 10.2 Discussion of Community Design and Active Living in Ramsey County 37 38 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she recently attended a Ramsey County meeting on active living. 39 She explained that they discussed the development of safe walking routes, designing safe street- 40 crossings and creating safe recreational and physical activities for residents of all ages. She 41 stated that the plan is to use the physical structures currently in place by modifying it so that it is 42 more pedestrian friendly and safer for those individuals who choose not to use a vehicle to travel. 43 She explained that the concept evolves from the sustainable communities where one would work 44 and play within their community. She noted that this is more of a reduced-use adding that it was 45 a very interesting meeting and discussion. She stated that she has included the information