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t) t) ELK RIVER PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING HELD AT THE ELK RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY MAY 22, 1984 Members Present: Chairman Tracy, Commissioners Tralle, Oster and Temple Members Absent: Commissioners Wille, Pearce and Hartman Staff Present: Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator 1. Call Meeting to Order Chairman Tracy called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. 2. Consider Minutes of the April 24, 1984 Planning Commission Meeting COMMISSIONER TRALLE MOVED TO ACCEPT THE APRIL 24, 1984 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES AS SUBMITTED. COMMISSIONER OSTER SECONDED THE MOTION. THE MOTION PASSED 4-0. 3. Consider Agenda for the May 22, 1984 Planning Commission Meeting It was the consensus of the Planning Commission Members to accept the agenda as amende d . 4. Presentation by Mr. Zack Johnson, City Planner Zack JohnsCln, the City Planner indicated to the Planning Commission that at various times in the past, it was mentioned that: a Transportation Development Plan should be looked into for the City of Elk River .Zack Johnson indicated that not having and not planning for major street corridors is the main reason for looking into a transportation development plan. Mr. Jim Johnson, a Transportation Planner from Consulting Engineers Diversified, was present, and explained in detail to the Planning Commission what exactly a transportation plan consisted of. Mr. Johnson explained how these street systems affect the mobility and traffic speed in the City. Mr. Johnson went on further to explain the deficiencies in the Elk River road systems. He explained that there was a lack of east and west corridors and also a lack of north, south corridors north of Highway tHo and west of the basic City area. Mr. Johnson explained that the natural barriers in planning the transportation system were the railroad, the Elk River, and the lakes from the dam. l.1 Mr. Johnson presented the Lakefield Transportation Plan to the Planning Commission and explained the plan to them. Mr. Johnson further indicated what the City might want to be looking at in the making of the plan. This could include bikeway systems, or school sidewalk systems. Rick Breezee, Building and Zoning Administrator questioned Mr. Johnson as to how important it was to design facilities and corridors for fire, police and ambulance. Mr. Johnson explained that when he was talking about mobility, it was not just for cars but also for fire trucks, ambulances and police protection. Chairman Tracy indicated that bike paths would be something the City should be looking into.