06.01 - Planning Commission Report

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10.Reclamation of the extractive use site shall be completed within one (1) year after the cessation of the operation. All Members voted"aye". Motion carried. Mr. Wickham suggested having the City,Townships and all of the gravel pits using Nelson Road and Wild Acres Road meet to discuss repair and maintenance of the roadways. Anderson Brothers will participate. ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO AGENDA: None. OPEN FORUM: None. NEW BUSINESS: a. SSTS Compliance Inspection Program City Planner Burslie explained the Staff Report. State Statute outlines the intervals for the Compliance Inspections. A motion was made by Planning Commission Member Wilson, seconded by Planning Commission Member Brown,to recommend the City Council adopt the Policy for Subsurface Sewage Treatment System Compliance Inspections. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. b. Comprehensive Plan Implementation — City Planner Burslie explained the Staff Report and the following is the consensus of the Planning Commission: • Staff will meet with the Mayor and Public Works Supervisor to obtain direction regarding new street standards; • Amend the City Code regarding Public Uses in the Business/Industrial Park (April Agenda); • With the construction of the new State Highway 371 it may be advantageous for the City to postpone establishing routes for snowmobile traffic into the City; the area snowmobile clubs may have already established these routes; • Staff will prepare maps identifying priority corridors for mobility improvements, as well as enhanced infrastructure to improve connectivity; • The Economic Development Committee could discuss the implementation of a local Economic Gardening strategy at a later date; currently they are involved with community engagement regarding the construction of new State Highway 371. MINUTES 9 Pequot Lakes Planning Commission March 19, 2015