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PLANNING CQN~N~ZSSZQN 1~I,NUTES MAY 5, 1980 PAGE 2 • b. Upgrading the commercial property. c. Future population demographics. d. Setting of goals for planning and development. e. Decisions on how the University of Minnesota land should be zoned, etc. to deal with future contingent land sales to private interests. f. Anew City Hall. g. Capitol improvements, including curb and gutter, sidewalks, and visual screening of the commercial property from the residential areas. 4. Mr. Dale passed out segments of the Falcon Heights City Map requesting that the Planning Commission Members return the maps by the June 2, 1980 meeting with verification that all buildings in the sector have been properly marked on the map and that recommendations be made as to any observed needs in the sector. Mr. Howard Smeby, 1801 Asbury, (at Garden) appeared requesting a variance from the Zoning Ordinance to allow him to build a 36" high play yard fence. Although his application for a variance was not submitted in accordance with the proper procedure, the Chairman recognized the matter for discussion. Mr. Smeby produced a note showing lack of objection from hi.s affected neighbor and . a drawing, not to scale, showing the orientation of his yard and the location of the proposed fence. The requested variance was recommended to pass with- out a roll call vote. Further disucssion was had on preparing a job description. The draft circulated by Al Stefanson at the April 7, 1980 meeting met with general approval. A few modifications were suggested and agreed to. The final draft is attached to these minutes as Appendix A. Revision of the Planning Commission By-laws was discussed. The existing By-laws met with approval. They were amended to read as follows: ARTICLE I, Paragraph 1.2 Sub-paragraph c. review and make recommendations on all matters relating or affecting the physical development of the City. ARTICLE III, Paragraph 3.4, Duties of the Secretar The Secretary shall be responsible for recording the minutes of meetings, and actions of the Commission, preparing the agenda for the next meeting, and carrying out such other duties as are assigned by the Commission Chairperson. ARTICLE V, Paragraph 5.2 Regular Meetings. Regular Meetings of the Commis- sion shall be held the first Monday of each month. If that day falls on a legal holiday, the scheduled meeting shall be held the following Monday. A special meeting may be called by the City Council or the Planning Commis- sion Chairperson. ACTICLE VI, Paragraph 6.3 Appearance of the Petitioner. No application or petition shall be given final approval unless the applicant or petitioner appears personally or is represented at the meeting.