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MINUTES REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING November 27, 1995 7 p.m. PRESENT: Paul Kuettel Wendy Treadwell Lee Barry Betty Wilcox Wayne Groff ABSENT: ALSO PRESENT: Tom Brace Council liaison Sue Gehrz Alex Henschen Administrator Susan Hoyt The meeting was called to order at 7:01 PM by Acting Chair Paul Kuettel. Commissioner Treadwell moved to approve the minutes of the June 26, 1995 meeting. The motion passed unanimously. Chair Lee Barry arrived at 7:05 PM. The first item of business was an update on the comprehensive planning study being done with Hoisington/Koegler. Administrator Hoyt explained that the city's planning consultant is reviewing the way that the southeast corner and community business district are handled in the city's comprehensive plan so that the city is prepared for any future activity in that area. Hoyt said that in this regard, she and Fred Hoisington met with three developers and one property manager regarding options for the southeast corner of Snelling and Larpenteur. In sum, all parties interviewed felt that redevelopment would be desirable, but the financial constraints surrounding made it unlikely in the near future. The second item of business was a brief explanation of the city's participation in the Livable Communities Act which was passed by the legislature in 1995. Administrator Hoyt explained that the act was passed to encourage more affordable housing throughout the metropolitan area. She explained that Falcon Heights essentially meets the affordability benchmarks established by the Metropolitan Council, which is administering the act. Commissioner Kuettel asked why the city felt it should participate if it met the affordability criteria. Hoyt explained that it demonstrates a commitment to affordability throughout the metropolitan area and that legislatures will be taking note of cities that are willing to join this effort. She also explained that it is a one year commitment. The third item of business was a brief explanation of land use trends in the metropolitan area for the past three decades. Administrator Hoyt pointed out that Falcon Heights has seen little change in its land use configuration whereas Ramsey County and the metropolitan area as a whole are developing.