HomeMy WebLinkAboutPCAgenda_08Feb26City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission
City Hall
2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Tuesday, February 26, 2008
7:00 p.m.
AGENDA
A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
• B. ROLL CALL: Anderson Hasegawa Lukermann
Noble Rodich Salzberg
Watkins Council Liaison Kuettel
City Administrator Miller Staff Liaison Jones
City Attorney
C. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 22, 2007
D. AGENDA
1. Review and approval of Planning Commission policies and standing
rules (tabled from January)
2. Introduction to 2008 Comprehensive Plan draft
D. INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
E. ADJOURN
If you have a disabilih~ and need accommodation in order to attend this meeting,
please notify Cih~ Hall 48 hours in advance between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30
• p.m. at 651-792-7600. We will be happy to help.
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CITY OF
FALCON HEIGHTS 2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue
Falcon Heights, MN 55113-5594
email: mail~ci.falcon-heights.mn.us
website: www.ci.falcon-heights.mn.us
MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the Planning Commission
CC: Justin Miller, City Administrator;
Laura Kuettel, Council Liaison
From: Deb Jones, Staff Liaiso~ ny
Subject: Planning Commission Me~e%ting on February 26, 2008
Date: February 22, 2008
Phone - (651) 792-7600
Fax - (651) 792-7610
'The regular meeting of the Commission will be held this coming Tuesday evening at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Please notify staff as soon as possible if you are
unable to attend because we do require a quorum for approval of the standing rules,
tabled from January. For your information, a copy of Sikkink's Seven Motion System is
• attached. To our surprise it could not be tracked down on the Internet; the only known
copy is in city files! It is intended to allow more flexible process than Robert's Rules of
Order.
The major part of the meeting is reserved for a preliminary review of the draft of the
comprehensive plan, now available on the website. Notice was sent to all of you earlier
this week with the link. The city's approval timetable has been moved up due to
recommendations from the Metropolitan Council. Your public hearing is now scheduled
for March. Please see the staff report for details.
We hope you will have read the whole plan by the time of the meeting, but we expect
you will want to focus mostly on the first half, which includes the vision statement,
projections for growth and the land use plan. I will offer a staff introduction and
summary when you get to this agenda item. You may either have your full discussion
on camera or confine the meeting discussion to a question and answer period followed
by adjournment to workshop. Staff will leave that up to the commissioners.
Because the document is very large and still in the draft stage we hope you will be
willing to download it for reading. However, we'll be happy to make color copies of any
sections you request. We will, of course, provide a complete color copy of the draft,
including any changes made before the public hearing, to all commissioners in March.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Justin if you have any questions.
Have a good weekend! See you Tuesday in the newly redecorated Council Chambers!
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MEMORANDUM
To: Members of the Planning Corrunission
CC: Justin Miller, City Administrator;
Laura Kuettel, Council Liaison
From: Deb Jones, Staff Liaison
Subject: Planning Commission Meeting on February 26, 2008
Date: February 22, 2008
The regular meeting of the Commission will be held this coming Tuesday evening at
7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. Please notify staff as soon as possible if you are
unable to attend because we do require a quorum for approval of the standing rules,
tabled from January. For your information, a copy of Sikkink's Seven Motion System is
attached. To our surprise it could not be tracked down on the Internet; the only known
copy is in city files! It is intended to allow more flexible process than Robert's Rules of
Order.
The major part of the meeting is reserved for a preliminary review of the draft of the
comprehensive plan, now available on the website. Notice was sent to all of you earlier
this week with the link. The city's approval timetable has been moved up due to
recommendations from the Metropolitan Council. Your public hearing is now scheduled
for March. Please see the staff report for details.
We hope you will have read the whole plan by the time of the meeting, but we expect
you will want to focus mostly on the first half, which includes the vision statement,
projections for growth and the land use plan. I will offer a staff introduction and
summary when you get to this agenda item. You may either have your full discussion
on camera or confine the meeting discussion to a question and answer period followed
by adjournment to workshop. Staff will leave that up to the commissioners.
Because the document is very large and still in the draft stage we hope you will be
willing to download it for reading. However, we'll be happy to make color copies of any
sections you request. We will, of course, provide a complete color copy of the draft,
including any changes made before the public hearing, to all commissioners in March.
Please do not hesitate to contact me or Justin if you have any questions.
Have a good weekend! See you Tuesday in the newly redecorated Council Chambers!
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City of Falcon Heights
Planning Commission Minutes
January 22, 2008
PRESENT: Commissioners Anderson, Hasegawa, Noble, Rodich, Salzberg, Watkins, City
Council Liaison Kuettel. Also present were Mayor Peter Lindstrom and Staff Liaison Deb
Jones.
ABSENT: Commissioner Lukermann (with notice)
The meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m. by 2007 Chair Rich Rodich.
Introduction of Mayor Peter Lindstrom
Mayor Lindstrom came to the podium to introduce himself to the Planning Commission. He
welcomed the new commissioners and spoke of his years as Council liaison to the
Commission. He directed the commissioners' attention to the goals adopted for 2008 by the
City Council and the strategies to support the goals. He encouraged the commission to keep
the second goal ("To sustain and promote the assets of the city's unique neighborhoods and
tax base including commercial, residential and open space uses for present and future
generations. ") specifically in mind as they move forward and to think creatively. He
concluded by thanking the commissioners for their service to the City of Falcon Heights.
• Election of Commission Chair for 2008
Commissioner Eric Watkins was elected Chair of the Commission for 2008.
Introduction of New Commissioners
The new planning commissioners introduced themselves. Duane Hasegawa of 1750 Albert
Street said his main interest in being on the Commission is to maintain the quality of our city.
The minutes of the November 23, 2006 meeting were approved. Meredith Anderson of 2280
Folwell Avenue said her interests as a commissioner are the new Bell Museum and the
economic well being of the city. At the request of staff, the returning commissioners also
introduced themselves briefly.
Review of Planning Commission Standing Rules and Policies.
The Planning Commission is requested to review and approve it standing rules, with any
needed changes. These are part of the City's administrative manual which is in the process of
being updated by the City Administrator. Commissioners received a copy of the standing
rules and also the Planning Commission policy document, which is based on Minnesota
Statute 462.354 and the city code.
In the staff introduction Ms. Jones said that, although these rules (dated March 26, 1990) have
not been reviewed by the commission in recent years, the procedures are generally followed,
• although some have been simplified in practice. Some items stated to be the responsibility of
the Chair are, in practice, taken care of by staff. Unlike the Council, the Planning
Commission does not have separate consent and action agendas because there are usually so
City of Falcon Heights -Planning Commission Meeting of January 22, 2008 -Page 1 of 3
few agenda items. Also, unless a public hearing is attended by a large number of people, the
requirement that people petition to speak is usually waived.
• In response to a question from Councilmember Kuettel Jones
said that the agenda is usually
put together by staff, and there are several ways an item can be put on the agenda:
• Application from a property owner for a variance or other zoning action
• Request by the commissioners themselves following study of an issue, often as the
result of citizen concern
• Recommendation from the City Attorney
• Items that come up elsewhere (the Council or another commission) that fall within the
purview of the Planning Commission.
Commissioner Anderson pointed out there is no mention of electronic media in the standing
rules and felt some modernization is necessary in that direction, possibly with web URLs. She
also asked for the Minnesota statute reference, which Commissioner Salzberg later provided
from the policy document. Finally she inquired whether the code chapter would be provided.
Jones explained that copies for the new commissioners will be provided when binders have
been returned by the outgoing commissioners.
In subsequent discussion, Commissioner Salzberg noted that the existing rules have no
requirement that agendas be distributed to the public, only to the commissioners and other
persons having responsibility. (They are, in fact, made available on the city website at the
same time they are distributed to the commissioners.) Commissioner Rodich recommended
• saying "the city website" where appropriate, as actual URLs are subject to change.
Commissioner Rodich asked about the provision that requires members of the public to apply
in writing to speak at a hearing. For variance hearing this has not usually been done because
there are few people attending, but it has been done at large hearings, for example, for the
major redevelopment at Snelling and Larpenteur. After some discussion, commissioners
concluded that this could be made at the discretion of the Chair.
The commission next discussed the unanimous consent procedure and the provision that no
second is required for motions, also the mention of the "consent" agenda. Ms. Kuettel
provided some clarification of the consent agenda as used by the Council. Jones said the
approval of the minutes is generally the only consent-type item on the commission agenda.
Commissioner Noble wanted to address the provision of a Vice Chair and said she thought it
would be good to have a vice chair in case the chair is absent. Discussion followed. Anderson
suggested a provision to choose an acting chair if the Chair is absent but not have a formal
vice chair - in case both individuals should be absent
Jones read back to the commissioners the items that had been brought up so far and asked if
there were any additions. Commissioner Hasegawa asked why there is no secretary. Jones
said some commissions have elected secretaries; for the planning commission the staff liaison
usually serves as secretary but this might not always be the case.
• Commissioner Salzberg asked how the Chair is elected, as it is not mentioned in the standing
rules. It is in the policy document, Jones said, and comes from the city code. Commissioner
City of Falcon Heights -Planning Commission Meeting of January 22, 2008 -Page 2 of 3
Rodich asked about the provision for retaining recordings for 6 months. Recordings are now
video, not audio, and are kept for at least 6 months on the website and for a couple of years at
City Hall. Commissioner Noble suggested changing the February review of the standing rules
to January. The standing rules need a 3/4 vote to change, except the 10:00 p.m. limit, which
requires a unanimous vote.
Jones offered to type up all of the changes for the next meeting if the commissioners would
like to table the matter and take it up again in February. The Commission approved this
suggestion unanimously.
Minutes for October 23, 2007: The minutes were approved by consensus.
INFORMATION AND ANNOUNCEMENTS:
Jones mentioned that there will be training opportunities coming up later in the year for
commissioners. Details will be provided when available.
Council Member Kuettel announced Winterfest, the City's winter event, coming up this
coming Sunday from 1 to 4 p.m. in Community Park. She gave some historic background on
the event and expressed the hope that commissioners will come to this fun event for the whole
community. Winterfest is presented by the Parks and Recreation department. Weather
permitting, the rinks will be open, and many other activities are planned.
Jones passed on the request of the City Administrator that the Commission consider any
topics from the city code that they might like to take up this year for study. The commission
will also be spending some time on the new comprehensive plan, a draft of which will soon be
available on the website for public viewing.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Deborah Jones, Staff Liaison
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City of Falcon Heights -Planning Commission Meeting of January 22, 2008 -Page 3 of 3
• Planning Commission
2/26/08
ITEM: Review of Planning Commission Policies and Procedures
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jones, Zoning and Planning Director
REVIEWED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator
Background•
On January 22 the Planning Commission reviewed its standing rules and
brought forward suggestions for changes to the 1990 document. The
commissioners requested a written draft incorporating the changes, to be
reviewed in February. The matter was then tabled by consensus.
Upon approval by the Commission the final draft will be reformatted and
distributed by staff.
For Commissioners' information, the chapter of the city code that serves as the
basis of the policy document, also reviewed last month, is attached, also
Sikkink's Seven Motion System, which is mentioned in the standing rules.
Attachments:
• Falcon Heights Planning Commission Standing Rules, March 26,1990,
with revisions recommended January 22, 2008 -DRAFT.
• Falcon Heights City Code, Chapter 2
• Sikkink's Seven Motion System
Actions Requested:
• Review and discuss the attached documents
Pass a motion to adopt the standing rules, with any changes deemed
appropriate
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City of Falcon Heights Planning Commission, February 26, 2008 Page 1 of 1
Staff Report: Review of standing rules
FALCON HEIGHTS PLANNING COMMISSION
• PLANNING COMMISSION STANDING RULES
March 26,1990
REVISION DRAFT -February 26, 2008
INTRODUCTION
In the belief that the best decisions are made by the best informed decision makers and that the
public decision process is best served when the public has every opportunity to present views, the
following rules are established to govern regular and special commission meetings as well as
formal public hearings. There are several goals behind these rules.
1. In general, free and open discussion by all interested parties
should be an essential part of the decision making process.
2. The commission process should have as little procedural overhead
as possible.
3. Time is better spent on substantial matters rather than proforma
matters.
MEMBERSHIP
The formal commission membership consists of seven to nine appointed commissioners. All seven
to nine have one vote each and all can introduce motions. For purposes of leading the meeting, the
chair, ~~absenEe-e~tl~e-e~i~~ will be considered the chairperson. In the
absence of the chair, the Commission shall name an acting chair for the duration of the meeting.
RULES
Agenda
1. To be considered, an item must be on the agenda and the agenda must be distributed to all the
commission members and any other persons having responsibility for an item at least three working
days prior to the meeting. Distribution may be made by electronic media, including the city
website. An agenda can be modified with addenda by a majority vote but this should be used only
for minor items or items with extreme time constraints.
• 3. Since there will be audience and possibly cable TV viewers not familiar with each item, the
chair, or person appointed by the chair, will give a brief explanation of each item as it is addressed.
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4. The order of items on the agenda need not be followed absolutely. The
chair may adjust the order in the interest of:
a. Filling in time before a scheduled item, i.e., a public hearing.
b. Grouping several items to best make use of consultant time.
c. Accommodating individuals who have attended the meeting
specifically to provide input on an item.
Process -Regular and Special Planning Commission Meetings
1. For these proceedings the commission will use the 'open discussion' procedure.
That is, discussion is open to any member before or after a motion is made. This privilege is also
extended to the city planner and any of the consultants who may have an interest in or can
contribute to the item at hand.
• 2. At the discretion of the chair, this privilege is also extended to those members of the audience
who wish to provide input. The chair may also rule out of order any input felt to be redundant,
superfluous or irrelevant.
3. The chair can make liberal use of the "unanimous consent" procedure. That is, items that in the
judgment of the chair are likely to be unanimously approved, can be introduced for approval with
the statement "If there are no objections, ... stands approved (or denied)." If any commissioner has
an objection, then the item reverts to the standard motion procedure. This "unanimous consent"
procedure cannot be used for items requiring formal votes, i.e. resolutions.
4. The standard motion procedure is changed to not require a second. A motion need only be made
to be considered. This also applies to amendments.
5. To eliminate confusion, only one amendment will be considered at a time and that amendment
must be germane to the motion. An amendment cannot itself be amended. If a change to an
amendment is deemed appropriate, the amendment should be withdrawn and reintroduced
accordingly.
6. The general mode of voting will be by acclamation but with enough clarity that the individual
votes can be recorded in the minutes. If in doubt, the secretary can request
a clarification.
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Planning Commission Standing Rules
7. The meeting will be au~ie-moped electronically recorded and the tape recording will be retained
for at least 6 months following approval of the minutes for that meeting and shall, if possible, be
made accessible on the city website during that period. The standard retention can be extended if
in the judgment of the city planner such action is warranted.
8. If the commission action is the result of a resident request and that request is denied in whole or
in part, reasons of fact supporting the denial will be made part of the public record.
9. No commission meeting will extend beyond 10:00 P.M. except by unanimous vote. This rule is
not subject to the modification or suspension provisions of the Standing Rules.
Process -Public Hearings
Since a public hearing is a more formal procedure and often requires certain procedures and actions
to be legal, the meeting rules are changed accordingly.
1. The primary aim of a public hearing is to take input from the public. To accomplish this in the
. most effective manner the chair will introduce the hearing with an
explanation of the issues. This explanation will be given by the chair or a person
designated by the chair. The use of explanatory visual aids is encouraged.
2. Following the explanation, input from the public will be taken. Prior to accepting input, though,
the chair will state the areas where input will be appropriate, the maximum time to be allotted to
any individual presenter and any other procedural rules deemed appropriate to guarantee that all
concerned parties have a fair and adequate opportunity to be heard.
3. At the discretion of the chair, All individuals wishing to speak must fill out and submit an
identification form and speak into a recording microphone. Individuals not wishing to speak in
public may provide a written statement. The commission may take up to 15 minutes to review
written statements presented at the meeting. If the commission decides to not act on the issue at the
public hearing meeting, it may by majority vote extend the time where written input will be taken to
a day no later than 1 week before the next meeting where a deciding vote is planned.
4. All speakers are expected to be business-like, to-the-point and courteous. Anyone not abiding
by these rules will be considered out-of-order.
5. The commission will refrain from initiating a discussion during the public input phase of the
hearing except to clarify points brought up. These 'point of information' requests should be held to
a minimum.
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Planning Commission Standing Rules
6. Once the public testimony phase is complete the chair will announce the public hearing to be
closed and the commission will revert back to its open discussion mode of operation. From this
point on, public input will only be appropriate when solicited by the commission.
7. Voting on any motion that results from a public hearing may be by roll call if requested by a
commissioner.
8. It shall be the intent of the commission to vote on the issue at the same meeting as the public
hearing and as close in time to the public hearing as possible. Should it be necessary to defer voting
until a later date, that procedure will be clearly explained to the audience.
9. No public hearing will extend beyond 9:30 p.m.
10. If the motion contains conditions, as may occur in conditional use or variance requests, those
conditions will be conveyed in writing to the requestor.
11. If the public hearing is the result of a resident request and that request is denied in whole or in
part, reasons of fact supporting the denial will be made part of the public record.
ADOPTION/MODIFICATION/SUSPENSION
These rules with the exception of the mandatory 10:00 P.M. adjournment, can be adopted, modified
or suspended in whole or in part by a 3/4 vote of the commission. If suspended, they are
automatically reinstated at the next meeting. Should they be suspended or a situation occurs that is
not covered by the standing rules, Sikkink's Seven Motion System (attached) will apply.
ANNUAL REVIEW
These rules will be reviewed annually in January ~t the fiat ...~°+~„~- ~~ ~'~~
INTERPRETATION
The chair will interpret the rules. However, the chair's interpretation can be appealed by any
commission member and can be overruled by a majority vote.
• SIKKINK'S SEVEN MOTION SYST
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General Rules for a Sim lifted S stem of Parliamenta Procedure
The purpose of this decision making system is to allow efficient decision making that
represents a majority position. Any motion, request, discussion or proposal, which seems
to have as its purpose unreasonable delay, manipulation, or the goal of serving individual
ends rather than group ends, can be ruled out of order by the chair. Such a ruling by the
chair will be subject to the motion called appeal.
2• Free and open discussions are valued in this decision making system. For that reason,
most motions are discussable and the motion to restrict discussion requires a 2/3 vote in
order to pass. In recognizing persons for discussion, the chair first recognizes the person
who made the motion, next recognizes other persons and always recognizes a person who
has not spoken over a person who has already participated in the discussion. As far as
possible, the chair should try to alternately recognize persons representing different
viewpoints.
3• In examining the chart on the following page, you will note that five of the seven motions
are amendable. However, only one amendment at a time may be considered. As soon as
that amendment is passed or defeated, another amendment may be proposed.
4• The number in front of the motion listed indicates the rank of each motion. Thus,
#1 -General motions are lowest in rank, and #7 -Restrict Debate motions are highest in
rank. Two rules apply:
(1) You usually cannot consider two motions of the same rank at the same time, and
(2) If a motion of one rank is being considered, a motion of the same rank or lower
rank is usually out of order, but a motion of higher rank is in order.
While these rules generally apply, the chair may allow some flexibility in certain
circumstances. These situations almost always occur with motions #5, 6 and 7. For
example, if #7 - "Restrict Discussion" is being discussed and a member wants a secret
ballot vote on the matter, Re uest, while lower in rank, could be used to accomplish this
purpose. The chair is allowed to make all decisions on exceptions, but all such decisions
are subject to appeal.
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Falcon Heights City Code, 2007 -Chapter 2: Administration
• Chapter 2
ADMINISTRATION*
* State Law References: Statutory cities, Minn. Stats. ch. 412.
Secs. 2-1--2-18. Reserved.
Article I. In General
Article II. City Council
Sec. 2-19. Election and term of office.
Sec. 2-20. Salaries.
Sec. 2-21. Workers' compensation.
Secs. 2-22--2-45. Reserved.
Article III. Officers and Employees
Secs. 2-46--2-63. Reserved.
Article IV. Departments
Secs. 2-64--2-84. Reserved.
Article V. Finance
Sec. 2-85. Fees and charges.
Secs. 2-86--2-113. Reserved.
• Article VI. Boards and Commissions
Sec. 2-114. City commissions.
Sec. 2-115. Duties, membership, terms, officers and meetings.
Sec. 2-116. Human rights commission.
Sec. 2-117. Park and recreation commission.
Sec. 2-118. Planning commission.
Secs. 2-119--2-139. Reserved.
Article VII. Background Checks
Sec. 2-140. Purpose; procedures.
ARTICLE I.
IN GENERAL
Secs. 2-1--2-18. Reserved.
ARTICLE II.
CITY COUNCIL*
* State Law References: City council generally, Minn. Stats. § 412.191.
• Sec. 2-19. Election and term of office.
Page 1 of 5
Falcon Heights City Code, 2007 -Chapter 2: Administration Page 2 of 5
. (a) City elections. The regular city elections shall be held on the first Tuesday after
the first Monday in November in each odd-numbered year.
(b) Terms of mayor and councilmembers. The terms of offices of mayor and the four
city councilmembers shall be four years. The councilmember terms shall be staggered with two
seats open each election.
(Code 1993, § 2-1.01(A), (B))
State Law References: City elections and terms of office, Minn. Stats. § 412.02 et seq.
Sec. 2-20. Salaries.
(a) Salary of mayor. The salary of the mayor shall be $450.00 per month.
(b) Salaries of city councilmembers. The salary of each city councilmember shall be
$300.00 per month.
(Code 1993, § 2-1.01(C), (D); Ord. No. 0-99-08, 11-3-1999)
State Law References: Authority to fix salaries of governing body, Minn. Stats. § 415.11.
Sec. 2-21. Workers' compensation.
Pursuant to Minn. Stats. § 176.011, subd. 9, the elected officials of the city are hereby
included in the coverage of the Minnesota Workers' Compensation Act (Minn. Stats. ch. 176).
i (Code 1993, § 2-1.01)
Secs. Z-22--2-45. Reserved.
ARTICLE III.
OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES*
* State Law References: City officers and employees generally, Minn. Stats. § 412.111 et seq.; municipal
officers and employees, Minn. Stats. ch. 418; vacancies, resignations and removals from public office, Minn. Stats.
ch. 351.
Secs. 2-46--2-63. Reserved.
Secs. 2-64--2-84. Reserved.
ARTICLE IV.
DEPARTMENTS
ARTICLE V.
• FINANCE
Falcon Heights City Code, 2007 -Chapter 2: Administration Page 3 of 5
• Sec. 2-85. Fees and charges.
Fees and charges imposed or required by the city shall be as established by resolution,
except as to such fees and charges as are required by state law to be established by ordinance.
Any fee or charge fixed by ordinance as of the adoption date of this Code shall continue in full
force and effect even though not published in this Code until altered by resolution or ordinance
as provided in this section.
Secs. 2-86--2-113. Reserved.
ARTICLE VI.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
Sec. 2-114. City commissions.
The city council has established the following commissions:
(1) Planning commission.
(2) Human rights commission.
• (3) Park and recreation commission.
(Code 1993, § 2-4.01; Ord. No. 98-02, § 1, 4-8-1998)
Sec. 2-115. Duties, membership, terms, officers and meetings.
(a) Role of commissions; commissions composition.
(1) The commissions are designed to serve in an advisory capacity to the city council.
(2) The city commissions shall consist of not less than seven and not more than nine
members. The majority of members shall be residents of the city, unless otherwise
designated in the administrative manual.
(b) Specific duties. Specific duties for each commission are included in the
administrative manual.
(c) Terms, vacancies, oaths.
(1) The term of office of all commission members shall be three years. Except for
appointments to fill a vacancy, an appointment in any year shall be deemed
effective as of January 1 of such year for purposes of computing the term. No
member shall serve more than two consecutive three-year terms unless otherwise
. specified in the administrative manual.
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(2) Members shall hold office until their successors are appointed. All members shall
serve without compensation, but may be reimbursed for expenses as authorized
and approved by the city council.
(d) Removal. Commission members shall be subject to removal with or without
cause, by a four-fifths vote of the city council. Failure to attend meetings regularly shall be one
basis for removal.
(e) Chairperson; officers. Each commission shall elect a chairperson from among its
appointed members for a term of one year. The commissions may create and fill such other
offices as determined necessary.
(f) Meetings, records, reports. The commissions shall hold scheduled meetings, not
less than one per calendar quarter. They shall adopt rules for the transaction of business and shall
keep written public records of resolutions, recommendations and findings. On or before February
15 of each year, the commissions shall submit to the council work reports for the preceding
calendar year.
(Code 1993, § 2-4.02)
State Law References: Minnesota Open Meeting Law, Minn. Stats. ch. 13D.
Sec. 2-116. Human rights commission.
• The purpose of the human rights commission is to secure for all citizens equal
opportunity in employment, housing, public accommodations, public services and education and
full participation in the affairs of this community by advising the council on long range programs
to improve community relations in the city.
(Code 1993, § 2-4.03)
Sec. 2-117. Park and recreation commission.
The park and recreation commission shall serve in an advisory capacity to the city
council on all policy matters relating to public parks and facilities and recreation programs.
(Code 1993, § 2-4.04)
Sec. 2-118. Planning commission.
(a) The commission shall be the city planning agency authorized by Minn. Stats. §
462.354, subd. 1.
(b) The duties of the planning commission are:
(1) To guide future development of land, services, and facilities;
(2) To ensure a safe, pleasant and economical environment for residential,
commercial, and public activities; and
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(3) To promote the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community.
(c) These duties are to be carried out by:
(1) Establishing community objectives and policy;
(2) Making recommendations to the council regarding petitions and applications for
rezoning, special use permits, etc.;
(3) Reviewing and making recommendations on all matters relating to or affecting
the physical development of the city.
(Code 1993, § 2-4.05; Ord. No. 98-02, § 3, 4-8-1998)
Secs. 2-119--2-139. Reserved.
ARTICLE VII.
BACKGROUND CHECKS
Sec. 2-140. Purpose; procedures.
The purpose of this article is to authorize the City of Falcon Heights acting through a
police department to conduct computerized criminal history and driver's license history
background checks on employees, applicants for employment, volunteers and applicants for city
licenses and other city approvals. The city may conduct comprehensive background
investigations, including but not limited to accessing data through other automated and non-
automated sources and contacting references. The city may periodically conduct a driver's
license inquiry upon employees or volunteers where possession of a valid driver's license is an
essential qualification of the position. Before the investigation is undertaken, the person must
authorize the police department in writing to undertake the investigation and to release the
information to the city administrator, and other city staff as appropriate. Should the city reject an
applicant's request for employment due, partially or solely, to the applicant's prior conviction of a
crime, subject to the exception set forth in Minn. Stats. § 364.09, the city administrator shall
notify the applicant in writing of the following:
(1) The grounds and reasons for the denial;
(2) The applicable complaint and grievance procedure set forth in Minn. Stats. §
364.06;
(3) The earliest date the applicant may reapply for employment; and
(4) All competent evidence of rehabilitation will be considered upon reapplication.
(Ord. No. 06-05, § 1, 12-13-2006)
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Planning Commission
2/26/08
ITEM: Review of Comprehensive Plan Draft
SUBMITTED BY: Deborah Jones, Zoning and Planning Director
REVIEWED BY: Justin Miller, City Administrator
Explanation•
As a result of consultation with Metropolitan Council personnel, some changes
have been made in the timetable for review and approval of the 2008 Falcon
Heights Comprehensive Plan. The public hearing and recommendation by the
planning commission has been moved up to March. To meet this timetable, the
planning commission review will begin this month with informal discussion.
Commissioners will probably choose to focus on the Background and Land Use
sections in this month's discussion, but staff recommends reading the entire
draft. The draft is in four sections plus a title page/ table of contents document.
All portions have been posted on the city website at
http://archive.ci.falcon-heights.mn.us/compplan2008/
These documents are relatively large, so we request that commissioners
download them for viewing. We will be happy to print out sections on request
and have these ready for you at the meeting or for pick-up/delivery on Monday.
Please notify staff as soon as possible of any sections you want printed and
whether you would like to receive them before Tuesday.
The City Council is also reviewing the draft at this time. The new timetable is as
follows:
February/ March 2008
February 26
February 28
March 25
Apri19 or 23
April
November (at the latest)
City Council review
Planning Commission review
Steering Committee review
Planning Commission review/ public hearing
City Council approval
Distribution to neighboring jurisdictions
Submittal to Metropolitan Council
City of Falcon Heights Planning Commission, February 26, 2008
Staff Report: Review of standing rules
Page 1 of 2
• We will also be holding several open houses for the public to review the draft.
Open houses have been scheduled on the following dates:
March 13~ 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers
April 3rd 6:30 pm City Hall Council Chambers
For additional background, commissioners may wish to go to the Metropolitan
Council's website. The Planning and Development section can be found at:
http~/www.metrocouncil.org/planning/index.htm
Look under Comprehensive Planning. The Local Planning Handbook, in
particular, contains a wealth of information about the requirements cities must
meet and the comprehensive planning process.
Attachments•
• Summary of anticipated land use change, 2008 - 2030
• Table of Contents, Comprehensive Plan Draft
Actions Requested:
Staff is looking for comments and suggestions from the planning commission
before compiling the draft for formal planning commission and city council
• approvals.
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City of Falcon Heights Planning Commission, February 26, 2008 Page 2 of 2
Staff Report: Review of standing rules
• Falcon Heights 2008 Comprehensive Plan
Land Use Changes 2008 - 2030: Summary
Changes to privately held land in Falcon Heights are expected to be limited to larger
properties adjacent to Larpenteur Avenue, west of Snelling. Existing uses will continue
until owners are ready to redevelop, and change will be market-driven. The City expects
the University of Minnesota and State Fair to retain all their land for their institutional
uses.
The Municipal Land Planning Act requires cities to direct sufficient land at densities high
enough to allow the market to develop that city's share of the regional need for affordable
units. (This share is about 20 units for Falcon Heights.) Falcon heights can fulfill this
requirement, and meet the Metropolitan Council's forecast for housing needs in the City
to 2030 by allowing residential redevelopment at or above the City's current average for
multi-family properties (28 units per acre) in some or all of the potential redevelopment
sites. Allowing mixed residential/business use on sites that are now zoned for
commercial use would retain jobs and help meet the projected employment needs in the
community.
2008 - 2020
• Construction of Bell Museum at Larpenteur and Cleveland by 2010
• Hermes property redirected to Mixed Use Residential if redeveloped
• • West portion of TIES property (former City Hall and fire station) redirected to
Mixed Use Residential if redeveloped
• 2129 Larpenteur becomes part of the Ramsey County Historical Society operation
at Gibbs Museum, rezoned.
• Possible development of fraternity house at Cleveland and Commonwealth could
come under City zoning jurisdiction, rezoned.
2020 - 2030
• South parcel of TCCU property redirected to Mixed Use Residential
• Larpenteur Manor redirected to Mixed Use Residential
• Townhome or medium density multi-family redevelopment possible on
Larpenteur between Arona and Pascal
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City of Falcon Heights
Comprehensive Plan
Public Draft
January, 2008
MAP DISCAIMER:
The maps in this document are neither legally recorded map nor surveys and are not intended to be used as
such. These maps are compilations of records, information and data ocated in various city, county, regional,
state and federal offices and other sources regarding the area shown, and is to be used for reference
purposes only. The City does not warrant that the Geographic Information System (GIS) Data used to
prepare these maps are error free, and the City does not represent that the GIS Data can be used for
navigational, tracking or any other purpose requiring exacting measurement of distance or direction or
precision in the depiction of geographic features. If errors or discrepancies are found please contact (651)
792-7613. The preceding disclaimer is provided pursuant to Minnesota Statutes X466.03, Subd. 21 (2000), and
the user of this document acknowleges that the City shall not be liable for any damages, and expressly
waives all claims, and agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold harmLss the City from any and all claims
• brought by User, its employees or agents, or third parties which arise out of the user's access or use of data
provided.
Falcon Heights Comprehensive Plan Draft January, 2008 Page i
Title Page and Table of Contents
Table of Contents
Page
I. Background
1. Purpose and Scope I - 1
2. Vision and Objectives I - 2
3. The City of Falcon Heights I - 5
4. Demographics, Assumptions and Projections I - 11
5. Community Input and Plan Process I - 17
II. Land Use and Housing
1. General Land Use in Falcon Heights II - 1
2. The Larpenteur and Snelling Corridors II - 11
3. Housing and Neighborhoods II - 19
4. Commercial/Business Areas II - 30
5. Agricultural and Institutional Lands II - 35
6. Future Land Use II - 38
III. Physical Systems: Transportation, Utilities, Storm Water Management
1. Introduction III - 1
2. Transportation III - 3
3. Sanitary Sewer System III - 17
• 4. Storm Water Management III - 24
IV. Community Systems and Services
1. Parks and Open Spaces IV - 1
2. Other Community Facilities and Services IV - 5
V. Natural and Historic Resources
1. Natural Resources IV - 8
2. Historic and Cultural Resources IV - 8
VI. Economic Development IV - 11
VII. Implementation
1. Land Use IV - 13
2. Zoning and Subdivision Ordinances IV - 13
3. Housing IV - 14
4. Storm Water Management Plan IV - 15
5. Capital Improvements Program IV - 17
Appendices
A. Falcon Heights: Population Profile IV - 19
B. Falcon Heights: Housing Profile IV - 21
C. Capital Improvement Program IV - 24
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Title Page and Table of Contents