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PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, August 14, 2025
I. Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance:
Chair Van Denburgh called the meeting to order @ 6:07 p.m. Present: Commissioners Husby,
Kremer and Van Dyke; City Administrator Rife, City Planner Richards, and City Councilmember
Liaison Representative Liljegren. Absent: Commissioner Nelson.
II. Approval of Agenda:
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Kremer, moved to approve the Agenda as
presented. Carried 4-0.
III. Approval of July 10, 2025 Meeting Minutes:
Commissioner Van Dyke, seconded by Commissioner Kremer, moved to approve the Minutes as
presented. Carried 4-0.
IV. Department / Commission Liaison / Other Reports:
City Councilmember Liaison Representative Liljegren updated the Commission as to the City
Council having accepted the recommendation of the Planning Commission and approved the
Cannabis Retail Dispensary CUP request from Cryptic Stock Movement LLC and that they also
held discussion regarding food trucks.
City Administrator Rife added that the City Council is allowing four cannabis licensed business
within the City and provided an update on the new well project, known as Well 3, at the West
side of the City, near Kwik Trip.
Brief conversation was had as to the status of the 58th St. Project. City Administrator Rife noted
that it is a County project connecting 58th St. N. to Manning Ave. and updated the Commission
as to the timing of work to his knowledge.
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V. Visitor / Public Comment: None.
VI. Public Hearings:
A. Robert Benson CUP —1899 Upper 55th St. N.: Review and consider an application from Robert
Benson for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a setback less than what is required, for a sconed
accessory structure, and for construction in a side yard for an accessory building at 14899 Upper
55th St. N.
City Planner Richards reviewed the August 6, 2025 Planning Memorandum to the request,
noting City staff recommendation for approval.
Chair Van Denburgh opened the public hearing at 6:17 p.m. and invited public comment.
Robert Benson —14899 Upper 55th St. N.: addressed the Commission, stating the shed
would be to place outside equipment and to keep their yard looking nice.
There being no public comment, Commissioner Husby, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke
moved to close the public hearing at 6:19 p.m. Carried 4-0.
Commissioner Kremer, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to recommend City
Council approval of the request, subject to the conditions within the planning
memorandum, specifically that:
1. The final grading for the proposed structure shall be subject to approval of the City
Engineer. If the proposed structure creates any adverse water runoff impact to the
adjacent property, the Applicant/Owner shall take measures to mitigate the issues
subject to review and approval of the City Engineer.
2. Any exterior mechanical equipment associated with the shed shall be screened.
3. The exterior of the proposed shed shall be finished with siding and in a color to
match the current principal building exterior.
4. No kitchens or bathrooms shall be allowed in the proposed shed.
5. The Applicant shall apply for and receive a building permit for the structure. All
applicant building code requirements shall be met.
Carried 4-0.
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VII. New Business:
A. Review Bylaws: City Administrator Rife reviewed proposed clean-up amendments to the
Planning Commission Bylaws.
Discussion ensued as to the proposed amendments. Commissioner Kremer stated
opposition to not requiring Planning Commissioner attendance and expressed that he felt it
was good for the Planning Commission to show their dedication to their Commission
appointment, by attending City Council meetings. Commissioner Husby expressed that it has
been helpful to have Planning Commission representation at the City Council, when there is
a Planning item on the Agenda on occasion, where insight is needed. It was also agreed that
if a matter is on the Agenda for public hearing and that the applicant is not present or
represented and there are questions, the matter gets tabled to the next meeting.
Commissioner Kremer, seconded by Commissioner Van Dyke, moved to recommend
acceptance of the amended Bylaws proposed by City Administrator Rife, with the proposed
amendment to Article 5.f. stating that a Planning Commission member attend City Council
meetings that have a Planning Commission item on the Agenda.
Carried 4-0.
Vill. Old Business: None -
IX. Informational: None.
X. Adjourn. Commissioner Kremer, seconded by Commissioner Nelson, moved to adjourn at 6:31
p.m. Carried 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie Itman
Buil Official
Approved: 10-09-2025 / 4-0