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MINUTES <br />PLANNING COMMISSION <br />MAY 9, 2019 <br />Thorson stated that what he got out of the ULI workshop was that the City <br />was interested in manufacturing a downtown Little Canada, but the <br />developers said that had been tried in other cities and was not successfiil. <br />Buesing reported that it has become more of a gathering space idea rather <br />than a downtown. He stated maybe something like a small town square. <br />Johnson stated that she heard from a different developer that said movable <br />lawn furniture was a great asset for a community because if you put it out, <br />people will sit there. She explained that it wasn't about building structures, <br />but rather creating spaces for people to meet and it could include mobile <br />restaurants. She felt the ULI workshop was beneficial. <br />Westadt stated that she thought the ULI workshop was good, but was <br />frustrated with the Comprehensive Plan discussion and is glad to hear that <br />the downtown idea is going away. She feels that Little Canada does not <br />have to do what everyone else does. <br />The City Administrator stated that the Comprehensive Plan is still not <br />done, but the Associate Planner has been working with the Metropolitan <br />Council and trying to get a final version. He noted that it has not gone to <br />the surrounding communities yet and there is still a Planning Commission <br />discussion piece before it goes to Council for adoption. <br />ADJOURN There being no farther business, Buesing adjourned the meeting at 9:07 p.m. <br />Respectfiully submitted, <br />Heidi Heller <br />City Cleric <br />-13- <br />