8 (a) Approval of May 18, 2017 Minutes

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Planning Commission Member Mortenson stated he believes the State Building Code should be enforced. He has worked many years in the building trades. There are a lot of handymen that shouldn't be doing what they do. Planning Commission Member Hallan stated adopting the State Building Code will limit some people from building,but it has its advantages. Planning Commission Member Wallin stated he is in favor of having a process of inspection without being tied to the Building Code. We could hold to the standard of the State Building Code. That would give the City the teeth to inspect. Planning Commission Member Hallan asked if that would give the inspector the right to enter the property. Chair Engels stated he owns several rental properties. If it is going to cost him more to make repairs he will need to pass the costs on to the renters. It was the consensus of the Planning Commission to notify the City Council they are at a stalemate: 3 in favor, 3 opposed and 1 undecided. There have been no comments received from contractors,businesses or others. A workshop should be scheduled for the City Council to receive information and invite public comment. Members of the Planning Commission who can attend will attend. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Hallan,to approve the April 20, 2017 Minutes. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. P&Z ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Bittner pointed out the 3 permits issued and the 19 letters sent and received. The following Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions were discussed: 1. Virgil Dahl - 2. John and Barbara Derksen — 3. David Clark— 4. Robert and Kimberly Swenson — 5. Diane Koval — ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by MINUTES 5 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission May 18, 2017