Woodbury Planning Commission 3-3-2025
Monday, March 3, 2025
Red Rock Elementary Farmers Market interim conditional use permit application (Project 20-22 D570)
Traffic flow and parking management for market site
Evaluation of Red Rock Elementary as a temporary vs. permanent venue
Long-term location planning for the St. Paul Growers Association farmers market
Areas of Interest (4)
- Controversy over Farmers Market venue selection: School vs. Central City location.
- Safety concerns raised by Commissioners following recent traffic incident on Commonwealth Avenue.
- Challenges of operating retail markets in school parking lots designed for drop-offs.
- Reported 20% decline in vendor transactions after moving from Central Park to Red Rock.
Notable Quotes (2)
we would really love to remain at Red Rock for this opportunity to have a farmers market it's a really good farmers market and the community has shown us a lot of support
it just feels like we needed to have a farmers market closer into our Central Area
People (5)
John JarettCommissionerParticipated in meeting and questioned traffic/parking at the Red Rock site.
Participated in meeting and questioned traffic/parking at the Red Rock site.
Lindsay StonerAssistant DirectorApplicant for the interim conditional use permit.
1 quote
Applicant for the interim conditional use permit.
“we would really love to remain at Red Rock for this opportunity... the community has shown us a lot of support”
Stating interest in the Red Rock location.
DanStaffPresented the project and responded to commission queries.
Presented the project and responded to commission queries.
Thomas HarringtonCommissionerQuestioned the suitability of the site compared to the City Center location.
Questioned the suitability of the site compared to the City Center location.
Stephanie SwansonCommissionerRaised safety concerns regarding school traffic and street parking.
Raised safety concerns regarding school traffic and street parking.
Places Mentioned
Events & Meetings (2)
- March 3rd, 2025 Planning Commission Meeting
- February 24th, 2025 Neighborhood Meeting
Ordinances & Resolutions (1)
Interim conditional use permit for a farmers market at Red Rock Elementary.