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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Thursday, January 20, 2000 — 7:00 PM
Call To Order Chair Hedlund called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Present: Commissioners Dahlquist
and Wasescha. Staff Present: Community Development Director Danielson, City Planner Richards,
Community Development Secretary Hultman, and Planning Intern Hoel. City Council Liaison Swenson.
Absent: Commissioners Dwyer and Vogt.
Approval of Agenda Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha moved to
approve the Agenda as presented. Carried 3 -0.
Approval of Minutes Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist, moved to
approve the Minutes of December 16, 1999 with a minor clerical correction to Circle of Friends hours of
operation ending at l l p.m. and not 11 a.m. as indicated. Carried 3 -0.
Introduction of Planning hntern Community Development Director Danielson introduced Matt Hoel to the
Commission. She informed them that in the capacity of Planning Intern, Matt would be working with the
Community Development Department 20 hours each week. The Commission welcomed Matt.
Visitors None.
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
A. Northern States Power - Conditional Use Permit Request
City Planner Richards informed the Commission that Northern States Power had contacted the City and
requested a continuance of their hearing, allowing them time to reconsider their plans and specifications
regarding the location and maintenance facility at their fly ash landfill facility.
Due to the public hearing having been advertised Chair Hedlund opened the public hearing for comment at
7:06 p.m.
Being no visitors to the public hearing, Commissioner Wasescha, seconded by Commissioner Dahlquist
moved to continue the public hearing to 7:00 p.m., February 10, 2000. Carried 3 -0.
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Old Business
A. Post Office Update Community Development Director Danielson that the City Council, at its
January 11, 2000 meeting approved a development agreement with the U.S. Postal Service for
construction of the Oak Park Heights Carrier Annex at the corner of 55 "' St. N. and Memorial Ave.
N., within the Kern Center. Danielson displayed the concept drawing of the project, noting special
criteria existing due to the Postal Service's federal agency status. She also outlined the agreement
reached between the City and the Postal Service, noting that through the agreement significant
improvements were negotiated resulting in an attractive addition to the Kern Center. Brief
discussion ensued as to design, employment opportunities, and regulation of the project. Swenson
complimented City Staff as having worked very well with the project.
B. Planning Commission Meeting Day Change Community Development Director Danielson
advised the Commission that their recommendation to the City Council for amendment to the
Planning Commission By -Laws to change the meeting date from the third Thursday of each month
to the second Thursday of each month was approved. Accordingly, the next meeting of the
Planning Commission will be February 10, 2000.
C. Capital Improvement Budget Community Development Director Danielson reviewed, with the
Commission, budgetary goals and breakdown per her enclosure to the meeting packet. Brief
discussion was held as to project items. The Commission was pleased with the opportunity
revitalization of the area known as Lower Oak Park Heights and expressed that they were looking
forward to working on the project. Danielson also informed there that the Parks Commission
would be meeting January 31, 2000 at 6:30 p.m. for the purpose of a Capital Improvement Budget
workshop and extended an invitation to the Planning Commission to participate in the workshop.
New Business
A. 2000 Goal Setting Meeting Community Development Director Danielson informed the
Commission that the date of March 10, 2000 has been tentatively set to discuss the goals for the
City in 2000. She advised them that she would notify them of firm information as she received it.
Danielson also indicated that the Planning Commission should begin thinking of goals for the
Commission and suggested that discussion of possible goals take place at their meeting of
February 10, 2000.
hiformational /Update
A. City Council /Commission Meeting Follow Up Agenda(s) Receipt acknowledged by the
Commission. Danielson noted that beginning with the February agenda, this item would no longer
be placed on the Agenda. The Follow Up Agendas will be distributed to the Commissions with
their weekly mailing. Any discussion regarding them can be held during the Informational /Update
section of each meeting.
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B. Y2k and New Years Eve Community Development Director Danielson reviewed packet enclosure
memo regarding the preparations and activity that took place during the hours prior to the New
Year coming in. She noted that preparation by the City for this event, resulted in better
understanding the City's civil defense needs and added that the Civil Defense Director will be
holding an meeting later this Spring and that she would update them as to this as she received
information.
C. Communication Community Development Director Danielson noted that requests for
increased e -mail communication. She asked the Commission to review the Planning Commission
Member List and update it as needed and provide their e -mail address if they would like it
included as a tool to communicate with them.
D. Other
1). Northern States Power Park City Council has approved moving forward to receive
proposals for a park master plan.
2). Lower Oak Park Heights (Calthorpe Study) Metropolitan Council will be holding a
luncheon meeting at the Washington County Government Center to discuss their study
and its implications to included communities. She indicated that she would provide them
with more information upon her receiving it.
Adiournment Commissioner Dahlquist, seconded by Commissioner Wasescha, moved to adjourn at 7:30
p.m. Carried 3 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
Julie A. Hultman
Community Development Secretary