01-17-2008 Planning Commission Minutes

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Planner to work with the City Engineer and Mn/DOT to modify the Future Road Plan to include the Alternate Route. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. b. Downtown Plan Review: Mr. Marohn explained that he had discussed different funding scenarios with Mr. Woog and Mr. Adams. Funding options include the general fund, assessments and sales tax. After much discussion,the Planning Commission requested Staff to see the Plan in final form next month, without funding options included. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January was misspelled on the cover. Mr. Hallan requested that his name be moved to the "Absent" side as he was so late. A motion was made by Tom Adams, seconded by Mark Hallan,to accept the Minutes, as corrected. P & Z ADMINISTRATOR'S REPORT: Permits and Correspondence: There were no permits issued in December. Staff pointed out the 15 letters written. Potential Violations/Enforcement Actions: Mr. Woog questioned why a violation would remain on the list to be monitored if the matter has been resolved. Staff stated that repeat offenders can be contacted again without receiving a complaint. Mr. Adams added that a request by the Fire Department had been placed on a preliminary agenda to require key boxes on commercial properties. The Land Use Ordinance does not contain this type of requirement and this could possibly be included in another City ordinance. Staff was directed to speak with the City Clerk regarding this matter. (Staff met with the City Clerk who will follow-up on this matter with the Fire Chief.) ADJOURNMENT: A motion was made by John Derksen, seconded by Bill Habein,to adjourn the meeting. All members voted"aye". Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Dawn Bittner Zoning Administrator Minutes 3 Planning Commission January 17, 2008