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Planning Commission August 24, 2021 Page 8 Master Plan were specific to the side of the road the trail would be placed and wouldn't be prioritized as to which trails are done first. The trails would be added as roadways are improved and as developments go in. The commission reviewed Chapter 8 — Infrastructure, and Commissioner Booth asked if residents were surveyed regarding broadband availability. Mr. Carlton explained the map put together by Sherburne County of areas where broadband is available and where there are service gaps. It was noted DEED also provided a database of broadband information for the plan. Chapter 8 — Mr. Nolin indicated they are editing the section north of Highway 10 between the lake and the river and acknowledging the cutoff. It was the consensus of the commission to include the section north of Highway 10 and the lake/river to acknowledge the cutoff. Commissioner Keisling asked about the park maintenance provisions and how those are managed. He felt the focus on building parks should include how these assets are maintained and perhaps some framework could be included. After some discussion, it was the consensus of the commission to add language on page 110 in the Focus Resources to maintain park assets to a high level; page 139, on the Implementation Action Matrix - maintain the current parks before adding additional. The commission discussed Chapter 9 — Implementation Plan. Commissioner Rydberg discussed the importance of community communications; he also supported the negotiation process between staff and the developer prior to meeting with the commission and council level, and to support and encourage staff to allow them to have resources to make decisions before presenting and providing detailed information on how staff came to the final product. Chair Larson -Vito agreed but stated some of these communications are guided by state statute and going above and beyond can be problematic legally; she felt discussions with the city attorney could clarify those concerns. Mr. Carlton indicated the consistency in public hearing notice requirements and how the council notifies for each project consistently. Commissioner Keisling asked if the components are prioritized in the matrix and how those are taken into consideration. Comtmssioner Johnson stated things happen organically and didn't think there was a way to weigh each item, noting each committee or commission will review these items. He stated the council will direct staff and the commissions of what is a priority. p I I I R I I Ir NATURE