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Special CitS~ Council, ED A, and Plaiuung Minutes Page 2 March 16, 2009 ----------------------------- • transit-oriented development • • low-impact development Core Assumptions Major transportation improvement will be a primary development tripper: ^ Northstar Commuter Rail station: 2009 ^ 101/169 interchange reconstruction: likely more than 10 years out ^ 10/169 reconstruction to alimited-access freeway; likely more than 15 years out Twin Lakes Parkway will be extended to become asub-regional collector for improved access for east Elk River. Land uses will become more intensive over time. Future Highway 10 access to study area will be father south than 171St Avenue intersection due to MnDOT spacing requirements. Study area is in development competition with other districts in and outside of Elk River. Existing transmission lines and gas main are likely fixed. It was decided that Jeremy Barnhart and Terry Maurer would meet with MnDOT officials prior to the next meeting to review future interchange locations and gather input from MnDOT on general location, future timeframe and potential funding sources for the future interchange. Development District Lands • The lands most likely to develop or redevelop in this area were discussed and it was determined the following land would be zoned the following: ^ Northstar Business Park ^ Mixed use around the area of 171St and 173ra ^ Northern triangle between Highway 10 and the railroad tracks ^ Discussion occurred on the areas identified as residential and their relation to the proximity to the railroad tracks. The Council, the EDA, and the Planning Commissions concurred with the concepts presented and to move forward with the next planning steps. 3. Adjournment There being no further business, Mayor Klinzing adjourned the joint meeting of the Elk River City Council at 7:30 p.m. Minute "prepa d Je nifer Johnson. ~'.. r °. Tina Allard, City Clerk ~ ' /~~ Steph ~e Klinzing, May~2/ ' •