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Joint Meeting of City Council an~ Planning Commission Februa,~' 24, 1997 Page 4 should still consider remodeling to provide a river front access to their site. Pat indicated that when approved by the Council, the final strategic planning document will provide a section for the downtown which will be implemented by the HRA. The Planning Commission and staff will work with the HRA in this implementation process. Discussion followed regarding HRA's role in developing a Master Plan and in downtown redevelopment. Further discussion followed regarding problems associated with the Pascal Street bridge and the Highway lO/Main Street intersection. Members of the Council indicated that a study on this issue revealed the cost was too high consider it at this time. Transportation Plan Planning Commission Chair Jon Anaerson asked the Council wher, they anticipate adopting the draft transportation plan. Vice Mayor Dietz indicated adoption of the plan was deferred until Sherburne County held their public hearings and adopted a plan in May or June, 1997. Discussion followed regarding whether or not a committee to review the plan should have more citizen representation. Members of the Planning Commission favored adopting the plan as proposed. Councilmember Farber felt the plan should be reviewed further, in response to the large numbers of residents obiecting to the plan. Trails Councilmember Holmgren stated he was not in favor of long trail systems running through residential neighborhoods that would allow snowmobiles. Commissioners Minton and Kuester expressed their support for non-motorized trail systems. Planning Commission Chair Anderson indicated his support for an area that could have separate horse trails. Hi.qhway 169 Pedestrian Bridqe The City Council and Planning Commission discussed the proposed Highway 169 pedestrian bridge. Members of the group were in agreement that the bridge would not be used unless it were made easy to gain access to the bridge. Installing a fence along the Highway may encourage use of a pedestrian bridge. Cable Members of the Planning Commission expressed that they have noticed a problem with the volume of the Planning Commission meeting cable broadcasts, and also, that speakers (i.e., Planning Commissioners) are not identified. Staff will investigate. Ordinance for Sale of Firearms The City Council and Planning Commission discussed Whether or not there was a need to modify the city's ordinance regarding the sale of firearms in commercial areas. Councilmember Holmgren noted he was aware of an industrial site in a neighboring community where a large inventory of firearms were stored in connection with a mail-order business. Members of the group expressed concern that this type of use should be addressed in the city's ordinance. Staff suggested listing "sale of Firearms" as a use in appropriate zoning districts. The Council directed staff to work on an ordinance.