HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-12-2010 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES
THURSDAY, AUGUST 12, 2010
1, C 11 Commissioner B called the meetin to order at 7:00 p.m.
Present: Commissioners Dou LeRoux, Lilje and Powell Cit
Administrator Johnson,, Cit Planner Richards and Commission Liaison
Abrahamson.
11. Ap i-oval of.A Commissioner Powell., seconded b Commissioner
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Lil�je moved to approve the A as presented. Carried 5-0.
III. Approval of Jul 2010 Minutes: Commissioner LeRoux, seconded b
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Commissioner Powell, moved to approve the Minutes as presented. Carried 5-0.
IV. Department/Council Lial'son Re None.
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V. Vl'sftoi-s/Public Comment: None.
V1. Public heal I'naso. None.
V11. Old Business: None.
v1II® New Business,.,
A. Enem Efficiencv and Conservation Grant: Detailed work pro and
back information.
Cit Planner Richards noted that the Cit has been awarded all Ener
Efficienc and Conservation Block g rant b the State of Minnesota
Department of Commerce and discussed several of the tasks re
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completion in order to adhere to g rant process re Richards
noted that the re of holdin an ener fair had been net as it was
held as part of the recent annual Part In the Park/National Ni Out
event.
Tasks to be addressed b the Plannin Commission include the review and
revision of the Cit Comprehensive Plan from a sustainabilit perspective
and the review and revision of Municipal Ordinances to adopt ener
efficient and renewable ener provisions. Richards noted that such
review and revision ma also extend to the Desi Guidelines. Discussion
was held as to the work pro related to the tasks and research materials
provided within the Commission meetin packets as examples to work
with.
Cit Administrator Johnson noted that there was a short source of
information on the Cit Website and that the Part In the Park/National
Ni Out event Ener Fair component provided all opportunit for
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people to ph view and learn more sustainable ener resources.
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Richards asked the Commission for feedback and other resource
suggestions. Discussion ensued as to local area references such as the trail
system, clean -up events and others. Minnesota Environmental Initiative
and Minnesota GreenSpace were was noted as resource for sustainable
energy information
City Administrator Johnson pointed out that the 2018 Comprehensive Plan
updates are likely to require sustainability plan and that it would be
worthwhile to plan ahead while in this process.
Continued discussion was had as to retrofitting requirements for existing
construction versus new construction an what would trigger compliance,
potential cl to the building code adopted, tapping into education
resources frorn groups such as xcel Energy, energy efficiency in Dousing
plans and water management plans, and other sustainability related
examples such as electric car parking stations, walkable communities,
L.E.D. lighting and similar.
Discussion and commencement on the project tasks will continue at the
regular September meeting of the Planning Commission.
Ix® Infoi mationalo
Upcoming Plannino- Commission Meetinus:
September 16, 2010 7:00 p.m. ( Chambers)
October 14 2010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
November 18, X010 7:00 p.m. (Council Chambers)
Council Representative,: August --- Commissioner Dougherty
September - Commissioner L.eRoux
October — Coniniissioner Dowell
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Commissioner Powell, seconded by Commissioner L eRoux, moved to adjourn at
7:40 p.m. Carried 5 -0.
Respectfully submitted,
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,Tul,I "e ^ Hultman
Pl4nr'lung & C`ode Enforcement officer
Approved by the Planning Com mission: September 16, 2010.