HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC Minutes 1.23.2024CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS
Planning Commission
City Hall
2077 West Larpenteur Avenue
MINUTES
January 23, 2024 at 7:00 P.M.
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M.
B. ROLL CALL:
Scott Wilson _X_ Laura Paynter _X_
Jacob Brooks _A_ Mike Tracy _X_
Jim Mogen _X_ Rick Seifert _X_
Jake Anderson _X_
Staff Liaison Lynch _X_
C. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Staff Liaison Lynch noted one change to the agenda to remove G2 - Council Liaison
Report. With this change, Commissioner Paynter made a motion to approve the agenda.
Agenda was approved by consent.
D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. October 24, 2023
Commissioner Mogen made a motion to approve the minutes from October 24, 2023.
Minutes were approved by consent.
E. PUBLIC HEARING
None.
F. NEW BUSINESS
1. 2024 Officer Nominations
Commissioners discussed and made the following nominations: Current Chair
Wilson for 2024 Chair, Current Vice-Chair Paynter for 2024 Vice-Chair, and Staff
Liaison Lynch for Secretary. Commissioner Mogen made a motion to approve
these nominations. Motion was carried by consent.
2. Adoption of Standing Rules
Commissioner Anderson made a motion to adopt the standing rules for 2024.
Motion was carried by consent.
3. 2024 Schedule
Chair Wilson let Commissioners know the 2024 schedule was included in the
packet for informational purposes. Commissioner Mogen asked if this needed to
be approved. Staff Liaison Lynch explained the city calendar was approved by
City Council at a previous meeting and this is just for the Commissioners to have
for their records.
4. Discussion – 2024 Priorities
Staff Liaison Lynch discussed priorities for the Planning Commission to discuss
this year, including the Larpenteur & Snelling Corridor Development Study,
updating City Code to include EVs and EVSEs along with other necessary
changes, working on cannabis business licensing, accessory dwelling units, and
short-term rentals. Commissioner Paynter also suggested taking a look at
parking requirements in the City.
G. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. Staff Liaison Report
Staff Liaison Lynch reported the Amber Flats project was approved by City
Council after a few modifications to the plan by the developer. She also
reminded the Planning Commission of the upcoming focus group meeting for
the Larpenteur & Snelling Corridor Development Study which will take place on
February 26, 2024 from 6-8 PM at City Hall. She stated there are 11 people
currently in the focus group, including someone from Warners’ Stellian and
Gibbs Farm. She stated they would be holding an open house for businesses on
March 25, 2024 from 6-8 PM, location to be determined. Finally, she stated the
city’s Partners in Energy program would be holding an Open House on February
21, 2024 from 6-8 PM at City Hall.
H. ADJOURN
Commissioner Mogen made a motion to adjourn. Motion was carried by consent.
Meeting was adjourned at 7:18 PM.