HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1.24.2023 - ApprovedCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Regular Meeting of the City Planning Commission
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
January 24, 2023 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL:
Scott Wilson _X_ Scott Philips ___
Laura Paynter _X_ Jim Mogen ___
Joel Gerich _X_ VACANT
VACANT
Council Liaison Wehyee ___
City Administrator Linehan _X_
Staff Liaison Lynch _X_
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Paynter motion to approve agenda; approved 3-0
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Paynter motion to approve December 27th, 2022 minutes; approved 3-0
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. Officer Position Nominations
a. Paynter nominates Scott Wilson for Chair
b. Wilson nominates Laura Paynter for Vice Chair
c. Paynter nominates Joel Gerich for Secretary
d. Paynter motion to approve officer positions as nominated; approved 3-0
2. Adopt the Standing Rules
a. Wilson motion to approve standing rules; approved 3-0
3. 2023 Schedule is noted as planned
4. Licensing of Business Selling Cannabinoid Products
Staff Liaison Lynch introduced the draft ordinance developed by the
subcommittee, which is modeled after the city of Elk River’s. Subcommittee
acknowledged that ongoing state legislative changes may require the
Commission to revisit this ordinance in the future.
Paynter motion to send to city council; approved 3-0
5. Discussion – 2023 Priorities
Discussed need for comprehensive plan review and update. Agreed to form
subcommittee and outline goals at the February meeting. Also discussed
Larpenteur corridor plan and possible need to form a separate subcommittee for
that effort. Staff Liaison Lynch discussed the need to address code and
enforcement on an as-needed basis as issues come up through the year.
6. Discussion – Community Park
City Administrator Linehan outlined the ongoing discussions between the city
and the University of Minnesota regarding the purchase of Community Park by
March. To start the process, the lot will need to be split. The first step requires
an informal review by the Planning Commission. The second step will be a
survey, a public hearing at the February Planning commission meeting, and then
to City Council for approval. Linehan pointed out that the lot will be slightly larger
than in the historical lease language and would remain zoned P1. Paynter
commented that the Commission may want to simplify the procedure for this
process moving forward. Linehan also discussed the City’s preliminary plans for
the future of the Park, including demolition of the main building in 2023 and
reconstruction of the northern portion of the park in 2024.
G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Staff Liaison Lynch reminded Commissioners to expect full agendas at the
February and March meetings.
Update on the multiple vacant Commission seats and efforts to attract candidates
to fill them.
H. ADJOURN 7:28 P.M.