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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/29/74PLANNING COMMISSIOIq MINUTES OCTOBER 29, 1974 The meeting was called to order at 7:38 p.m. by Chairman Linde. Members present: Chairman Linde, Soleim, Tanner, Hallberg, Kramer, Stark Members absent: Trautmann, Stoffel, and Hirchert Moved by Commissioner Tanner, seconded by Commissioner Hallberg to approve the minutes of the September 23, 1974, Planning Commission Meeting. Six ayes, zero nayes. Moved by Commissioner Kramer, seconded by Commissioner Hallberg to approve the minutes of the October 15, 1974, Planning Commission Meeting. Six ayes, zero hayes. Trautmann arrived at 7:45 p. m. Mr. Robert Pearson of the Metropolitan Transit Commission MTC-PRT REPORT and Mr. James Warring, Planning Director for Dakota County AND ROUTE RIDERSHIP appeared before the Planning Commission to inform them SURVEY of the Personal Rapid Transit report and the Route Ridership Survey study that is presently being conducted by the Transit Commission. Mr. Pearson explained that the present plans call for a PRT corridor extending to South St. Paul and beyond that service would be provided with express buses, buses, or mini-buses. At some time in the future;if the need dictates, the PRT routes can be extended. Mr. Pearson also explained that the Transit Commission is conducting a Route Ridership Survey in Dakota and Washington County to determine the need to extend the present bus lines. This study is critical in determining the need to increase the present bus service, although communities that are contiguous to areas presently served by buses can request that service be provided to their community. Moved by Commissioner Hallberg, seconded by Commissioner Kramer that the Metropolitan Transit Commission conduct a Route Ridership St'~rvey in the Hastings area to determine the feasibility of extending bus service to Hastings. Seven ayes. zero hayes. Since this matter had been referred to the Hirchert Committee, it was decided that any discussion regarding this matter should wait until the public hearing when the Committee report would be presented. Ct-LA RLES HUBERTY SPECIAL USE PERMIT 308 W. 131'HSTREET Planning Corn~nission Minutes :October 29, 1974 Further discussion of the Capital Improvements Program was delayed until the November 1Z, 1974, Planning Commission meeting. CAPITAL IMPROVE- MENTS PR OGtLiM Due to the confusion regarding when the Planning Commission ESTABLISHING TERMS members terms expire it was decided that the following should FOR ALL PLANNING be adopted. On December of the following years these membersCOMMISSION MEMBERS terms will expire: 1974 1975 1976 Soleim, Tanner Hirchert, Stoffel Stark, Trautmann, Linde The Planning Director explained to the Planning Commission DOWNTOWN REDEVEL- the present status of the Downtown Redevelopment Project. OPMENT PROJECT It was explained to the Planning Commission that if the City creates a Development District the Planning Commission will be involved in the project, however, if the City determines that it would be more advantageous to use the Housing and Redevelopment Authority legislation as opposed to the Development District legislation the Planning Commission's role will be less significant. In addition, Commissioner Soleim expressed a concern that the City should encourage the involvement of the downtown business people in the decision making process, to avoid a conflict surrounding some of the past public improvements projects. Commissioner Kramer felt that it was important that the consultants had an opportunity to present their own recommendations, because the City is paying for their expertise. In addition, even though the frame work for the project must be established before the end of the year, it will be possible to modify or make changes in our plans. Moved by Commissioner Tanner, seconded by Commissioner Hallberg to approve the planting of trees in the public right- of-way subject to any restrictions that might be imposed due to future sidewalk construction. Seven ayes, zero hayes. PERMIT: MASTERS, INC. TYLER STREET Moved by Commissioner Soleim seconded by Commissioner Trautmarm to adjourn at 10:30 p. m.