CITY OF GRANT
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 1996-02
WHEREAS the Metropolitan Council has proposed the extension of the
Metropolitan Urban Services Area boundary (MUSA line) into
the City of Grant in its proposed amendments to the Regional Blueprint,
which amendments are designed to add a regional growth
management component to the Blueprint.
WHEREAS this extension of the MUSA line means the classification of
the westernmost one-quarter of Grant which lies in the Rice
Creek Watershed as Urban Reserve.
WHEREAS said Urban Reserve would be managed "so short-term development
decisions are consistent with eventual full urbanization.
WHEREAS said Urban Reserve is scheduled for incorporation into the
Urban Area of the Twin Cities in part by the year 2020 and in
part between the years 2020 and 2040, with Urban Area and urbanization
characterized by: 1) connection to central metropolitan sewer
service, and 2) 34 homes per acre density.
WHEREAS Grant, including the area proposed as Urban Reserve, already
incorporates features that the Regional Blueprint defines as
characteristic of Permanent Rural Area including: 1) gross density
not to exceed one dwelling unit per 10 acres, 2) planning and design
to NOT need urban services (sewer and water), and 3) mixed residential,
farm and rural non-farm use.
WHEREAS the citizens of Grant overwhelmingly support the preservation
of the rural character and features of their community.
WHEREAS the public comment period for response to these amendments
to the Regional Blueprint closes at 4:30 p.m., Friday,
December 6, 1996, and the Metropolitan Council wishes to take formal
action on these plans by the end of 1996.
Therefore, let it be RESOLVED that:
· The City of Grant opposes the extension of the MUSA line into
our community, and opposes the classification of any part of our
community as Urban Reserve or Urban Area in the proposed amendments
to the Regional Blueprint.
· The City of Grant requests that the Metropolitan Council classify
Grant in its entirety as Permanent Rural Area for purposes of any
and all future planning and development.
· The City of Grant directs its Planning Commission to continue
with our Comprehensive Planning process based on the classification
and characteristics of Permanent Rural Area.
· The City of Grant shall communicate this Resolution directly
to the Metropolitan Council, and copy these comments to our elected
representatives at the county and state levels--specifically Mr. David
Engstrom, chairman, Washington County Board of
Commissioners; Mr. Dennis Hegberg, Washington County Commissioner,
District 1; Mr. Gary Laidig, State Senator; and Mr. Mark
Holsten, State Representative-and ask these gentlemen to support the
wishes of the citizens of Grant in this matter in the event that this
or a related matter should come before them.
Gary Erichson, Mayor
Attest:
Deborah A. Graul, Administrator