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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/02/2008 MINUTES OF THE MAPLEWOOD PLANNING COMMISSION 1830 COUNTY ROAD BEAST, MAPLEWOOD, MINNESOTA WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 2,2008 I. CALL TO ORDER Vice-Chairperson Desai called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. II. ROLL CALL Vice-Chairperson Tushar Desai Chairperson Lorraine Fischer Commissioner Harland Hess Commissioner Gary Pearson Commissioner Dale Trippler Commissioner Joe Walton Commissioner Jeremy Yarwood Commissioner Robert Martin Commissioner Joseph Boeser Staff Present: Present Absent Absent Absent Present Present Present Present Absent Ken Roberts, Planner III. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Commissioner Yarwood moved to approve the agenda as submitted. Commissioner Trippler seconded The motion passed. IV. APPROVAL OF MINUTES a. November 20, 2007 Ayes - all Commissioner Trippler moved approval of the minutes of November 20, 2007 as submitted. Commissioner Yarwood seconded The motion passed. b. December 4, 2007 Ayes - all Commissioner Trippler said that "a member" on page four of paragraph five should be correct to read "the chair". He also commented that he thought the motion on page five of the minutes regarding the dynamic sign code amendment was missing an added Section F item. Staff said this question would be reviewed, if needed would be corrected, and staff will report at the next meeting. Commissioner Trippler moved approval of the amended minutes of December 4, 2007. Commissioner Yarwood seconded The motion passed. V. PUBLIC HEARING None Ayes - all Planning Commission Minutes of 1-02-08 -2- VI. NEW BUSINESS a. 2007 Annual Report Planner Ken Roberts presented the staff report of the planning commission's 2007 report and possible activities for 2008. Planner Roberts reminded the commission that any changes should be made to the report before it goes to the city council for review. Commissioner Trippler said he liked the suggested item for 2008 to have in-service training, but wondered how the planning commission could actually get in-service training and education. Mr. Trippler said in-service training was included in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 annual reports' possible activities lists. Mr. Trippler suggested training might take place on a night when a commission meeting has been cancelled. The commission discussed with staff possible topics for training such as preliminary training for new commission members, training regarding the comprehensive plan, open space and environmental issues and cluster development information. Commissioner Trippler moved to accept the Planning Commission's 2007 Annual Report. Commissioner Yarwood seconded The motion passed. Ayes - all b. Comprehensive Plan Update - SWOT Analysis Planner Roberts presented the staff report. Mr. Roberts asked the commissioners to complete the SWOT analysis with their comments and concerns regarding the comprehensive plan. Mr. Roberts said the commissioners could discuss their thoughts at the meeting or they could turn them into city staff who will give them to the consultant. The commissioners agreed to give their written comments to city staff to give to the planning consultant. VII. UNFINISHED BUSINESS None VIII. VISITOR PRESENTATIONS John Nephew, city council member-elect, introduced himself to the commission and thanked the commissioners for their volunteer service to the city. IX. COMMISSION PRESENTATIONS a. December 10 Council meeting: Commissioner Yarwood reported on this meeting. b. December 27 Council meeting: Commissioner Trippler reported on this meeting. c. January 14 Council meeting: Commissioner Martin will attend. d. January 28 Council meeting: Commissioner Boeser is scheduled but was not present. X. STAFF PRESENTATIONS None XI. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:13 p.m.