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CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday,December 12,2018—Oak Park Heights City Hall
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Freeman called the meeting to order @ 6:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners
Giovinazzo,Kremer,VanDyke and White;City Administrator Johnson,City Planner
Richards,and City Councilmember Dougherty.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Kremer,seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to approved the
Agenda as presented. Carried.5-0.
III. Approval of November 8.2018 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Giovinazzo,seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to approve the
Minutes as presented. Carried 5-0.
IV. Department/Commission Liaison/Other Reports:
City Councilmember Dougherty did not have anything to report. City Administrator
Johnson briefly discussed the open book process for property assessment and noted that the
Washington County Assessor does schedule dates and locations for review,though the City
has not yet received information on the dates and locations.
V. Visitors/Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan-2018: Review and consider approval of the
2018 Oak Park Heights Comprehensive Plan.
City Planner Richards reviewed the December 6,2018 Planning Memorandum
regarding the preliminary comments received from Metropolitan Council as to the
Comprehensive Plan and discussed changes made to the plan to address those
comments.
Commission discussion ensued as to the land use designations,including potential
changes along the riverway,housing needs and issues with regard to transportation
needs and current volume
Chair Freeman opened the public hearing at 6:18 p.m.and invited public comment.
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There being no visitors for comment to the public hearing, Commissioner Kremer,
seconded by Commissioner White,moved to close the public hearing at 6:20 p.m.
Carried 5-0.
Commission discussion ensued, with Commissioner Kremer expressing several
thoughts came to mind when reading Metropolitan Council's response. Kremer stated
that he felt that the costs associated with the plan update relative the City's population
is excessive and that he does not feel that the plan is a plan devised by the City and that
it is basically Metropolitan Council telling the City of Oak Park Heights what they need
to do. Kremer acknowledged that planning is essential for the City,but that he did not
necessarily feel that this process is the best or the most beneficial for the City and its
citizens.
Chair Freeman asked the Commission if they felt that the plan should be moved
forward to the City Council or held for further Commission review. Consensus was
that the plan should be moved forward. Commissioner White did note a duplication of
data in the two tables on page 71 of the draft plan, within the Livable Communities
section. City Planner Richards thanked him for that notice and will correct the data.
Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner Giovinazzo,moved to
recommend City Council approval of the final plan draft, subject to the data in the
tables on page 71 of the plan draft, within the Livable Communities section being
corrected.
Carried 5—0.
City Administrator Johnson noted that if Commissioner Kremer wanted to reach out to
Metropolitan Council that longtime District Representative Harry Melander would be a
source of contact to express his concerns.
VII. New Business:
VIII. Old Business:
IX. Informational:
Commissioner Kremer noted the visitor in the audience and invited her to introduce herself
to the Commission. Carly Johnson introduced herself as a newly elected Councilmember,
taking office in January, 2019.
Chair Freeman clarified which meeting date Planning Commission information would be
before the Council. January 22nd was clarified to be the date for Council Representative
attendance from the Planning Commission.
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A. Upcoming Meetings:
• Tuesday, January 8, 2019 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Thursday, January 10, 2019 Planning Commission 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, January 22, 2019 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Thursday, February 14, 2019 Planning Commission 6:00 p.m./City Hall
• Tuesday, February 26, 2019 City Council 6:00 p.m./City Hall
B. Council Representative
• Tuesday, January 22, 2019—Commissioner Freeman
• Tuesday, February 26, 2019—Commissioner- Kremer
X. Adjourn.
Commissioner White, seconded by Commissioner VanDyke,moved to adjourn at 6:30
p.m. Carried 5 — 0.
Respectfully submitted,
Jul y� ultman
Plahniing& Code Enforcement
Approved by the Planning Commission: 01-10-19