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Mr. Williams stated he expected to see discussion of a map, not a public hearing. Mr. <br />`.• Marohn explained that the Downtown Master Plan area was discussed s the Grow Zone. <br />This is a starting point and we can decide where to expand the Grow Zone. The map has <br />been ordered and will be more simplified. <br />Public comment: None. <br />A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Scott Pederson, to approve the Grow <br />Zone Overlay Map. All members voted "aye ". Motion carried. <br />Chairman Woog closed the public hearings. <br />ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. <br />OPEN FORUM: None. <br />NEW BUSINESS: <br />a. TIF Resolution — <br />Mr. Marohn stated the Planning Commission is requested to make a determination <br />whether the development proposal conforms to the plans of the City. The financial <br />aspect is in the purview of the City Council. The Planning Commission needs to adopt <br />this resolution. We have done this on every Tax Increment Financing for the City. <br />A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Mark Hallan, to adopt the resolution. <br />Justin Bolz- Andolshek asked if the Planning Commission had read the TIF Plan and <br />reviewed it. The resolution states that you have. <br />Staff explained the TIF Plan had not been included in their packets as it included <br />financial information that would become inaccurate. When asked, Staff advised that <br />Ehlers had drafted the resolution. <br />Mr. Marohn stated the Planning Commission should make recommendations for land use <br />only. The TIF Plan statement could be stricken. If they expect us to vote on anything <br />financial, they need to have representatives here to give direction. Mr. Marohn will not <br />make a recommendation regarding the financial aspects. <br />The Planning Commission discussed revising the resolution. Mr. Adams withdrew his <br />motion. <br />A motion was made by Dean Williams, seconded by John Derksen, to table this matter <br />for clarification as to what the Planning Commission is reviewing. All members voted <br />"aye ". Motion carried. <br />Minutes 10 <br />Pequot Lakes Planning Commission <br />September 17, 2009 <br />