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Home My WebLink AboutPC Minutes 4.25.2023 APPROVEDCITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Workshop of the City Planning Commission City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue MINUTES April 25th, 2023 at 7:00 P.M. A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. B. ROLL CALL: Scott Wilson _X_ Jim Mogen _X_ Laura Paynter _X_ Jacob Brooks _X_ Joel Gerich _X_ VACANT Jake Anderson _X_ Council Liaison Gustafson _X_ Staff Liaison Lynch _X_ C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: N/A D. PUBLIC HEARING N/A E. NEW BUSINESS 1. Discussion - Comprehensive Plan Review Staff Liaison Lynch explained the subcommittee working on the Comprehensive Plan review has decided it would be important to move forward with a review of the Larpenteur-Snelling Corridor. The Commission discussed bringing in experts to discuss hindrances to new development, such as not being able to fill retail spaces in mixed-use developments. The Commission also discussed ways to make the corridor transit-oriented with green space, and addressing parking issues. 2. Discussion – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14 of the Falcon Heights City Code Concerning the Licensing of Businesses Selling Cannabinoid Products The Commission looked over the drafted update to the proposed ordinance regarding the licensing of businesses selling THC products. The updates are looking at what is currently being proposed as state legislation. The Commission agreed to hold a vote at the next regular meeting to send the proposed ordinance to City Council. 3. Discussion – An Ordinance Amending Chapter 2 of the Falcon Heights City Code Concerning City Licensing Staff Liaison Lynch explained the amendments in this ordinance are due to the changes in licensing for businesses selling THC products, however there are also changes to update the reference to the police department the city utilizes. The Commission agreed to hold a vote at the next regular meeting to send the proposed ordinance to City Council. F. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Staff Liaison Report Staff Liaison Lynch gave a brief overview of the Caribou Coffee proposal and that it is up for a vote with City Council. 2. Council Liaison Report None. ADJOURN 8:50 P.M.