05-20-2004 Planning Commission Minutes

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Mr. Johnson pointed out that the Chamber of Commerce hosts events to raise funds. `-- Local businesses could be a part of their event, but would provide and donate food and split the profit between the Chamber and a charity. There was no profit to the business owner. Mark Jurken, insurance agent for the City, was in attendance and from an insurance standpoint, recommended the City set a stringent application program and require insurance coverage. The City could be found responsible and had many suggestions for the future. The Food Handler's license is issued by the Dept. of Health and the Chamber should require proof of insurance and proof of license. It was agreed that the Transient Merchant Ordinance is bad and needs to be fixed. It needs to be defined and applied equally. Mr. Sjoblad suggested the Commission give the City Council a recommendation to clarify the process and to run out of the Clerk's office. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by John Derksen,to recommend the City Council clarify the process, make changes and have the Clerk's office handle applications and permits. Discussion: The Clerk's office will come up with a plan. It is in the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan and should be removed. The Clerk should get a model ordinance from the League of Cities or from other communities. Roll Call Vote: Mr. Williams: Nay; Mr. Habein: Aye;Mr. Nelson: Aye; Mr. Moon: Aye;Mr. Hallan: Aye; Mr. Derksen: Aye; Mr. Adams: Aye. Six ayes. One nay. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS: Sign Concept: Lynette Wood had made application for a replacement sign at 4444 Main Street. Application was for a 7' X 2' sign in the same location as previous sign above door. A motion was made by Karl Moon, seconded by Bill Habein, to approve the sign concept. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. PLADO Comments: Mark Jurken was in attendance to present comments PLADO had regarding the DRAFT Comprehensive Plan. He thanked the Commission and the Long Range Planning Committee for their time and hard work and apologized for not attending other meetings. He presented a list their comments, a copy is attached hereto and made a part hereof. The consensus was that this is a good document, but PLADO had concerns about negative comments toward development. The Plan is also a marketing tool and should not send a negative tone to development and developers. He suggested rewording the negative remarks in a positive manner. Mr. Marohn will be at the next PLADO meeting, Wednesday, May 26 at 7:30 a.m. to answer any further questions.