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PLANNTNG COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 7, 1980 PAGE 2 • 6. Mr. Dale will brin the resent land use ma u to date and g P p p provide copies of the new map to the Commission at the next meeting. 7. Mr. Dale has the following impressions as a result of his personal survey: a. Only two houses in the City are in real need of maintenance and repair. He is surprised at this small of number in the absence of an active and functioning community improvement effort. To him it reflects real community pride by the residents. b. The commercial establishments do not fit the community properly. In a large part this is due to the lack of visual screening separating the business and the residential area. c. There is very little accomodation for pedestrians within the City. This could be improved through the use of bikeways, walkways, etc.. d. He saw several places where dedicated alleys are not open. Some thought should be given to whether or not platted alleys should be utilized or remain closed. e. He inquired as to the prospective disposition of the Falcon Heights School, and advised that the Planning Commission`s thinking should include the potential of that school closing. • 8. Mr. Dale advised that he will be providing text for the Comprehensive Plan soon. In addition he will be providing an updated land use map by our next meeting. He also expects to have a preliminary general plan by the next meet- ing. He was advised that the next Planning Commission Meeting would be held at 7:30 p.m, on May 5, 1980. In case there were questions in the interim, Carl Dale`s office number is 738-0174. Mr. Dale's report having been completed the meeting then turned to a discussion of the remaining agenda items. Revision of the Planning Commission By-laws was discussed. Since several members had not adequately reviewed the existing by-laws it was decided, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, that further disucssion would be tabled until the next meeting. Preparation of a Planning Commission Member Job Description was discussed. Harold Nilsen was of the opinion that the Zoning Ordinance 64 is complete and succinct enough. Al Stefanson circulated a draft which he had prepared and which appeared to meet with the preliminary approval of most Planning Commission Members. Since the Commission had not had the opportunity to review the draft it was decided, upon motion duly made, seconded and carried, that further action would be tabled until the next meeting. Jerry Wallin gave a report to the Commission on the California Supreme • Court Decision upholding the San Diego Sign Ordinance provided to the members at an earlier meeting. Carl Dale suggested that some consideration be given to the City of Wayzata Sign Ordinance which was recently upheld by the Minnesota Supreme Court. Dewan Barnes agreed to request a copy from the City of Wayzata and Jerry Wallin will attempt to obtain the Supreme Court Opinion for discussion.