12-10-2020 Planning Commission Minutes

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MINUTES PLANNING COMMISSION DECEMBER 10, 2020 3 The Community Development Director confirmed that could be reviewed in September or October to find the best fit. Commissioner Kwapick commented that he prefers the earlier time for virtual meetings but stated that he would like to keep the regular meeting time for in person meetings at 6:30 as people would have to commute once things open up. Commissioner Thorson agreed that virtual meetings should remain at 5:00 p.m. and that could be reconsidered should the Commission return to in person meetings. Chair Schwalbach stated that perhaps the Commission agree to the 5:00 p.m. start time for the first quarter and reconsider after that time. He confirmed the consensus of the Commission. The Commission confirmed consensus that they would prefer to hold the November meeting on the Wednesday prior to the regular meeting date rather than the Friday following. The Commission confirmed approval of the 2021 meeting schedule as discussed. COMMISSION BUSINESS: TIF DISTRICT The City Administrator provided background information on TIF Districts. He noted that this District was setup 15 years ago with certain specifications, noting that more revenue was collected than initially budgeted in 2006. He stated that Ehlers contacted City staff to alert them that a budget modification would be needed prior to the end of the year in order to utilize the additional captured funds for future projects. He stated that staff is also proposing to modify the map as there is potential capture of additional funds that could occur through the life of the District that will provide ability to work with development/redevelopment projects that could come forward in the next nine years remaining on the District. He stated that the Commission is being asked to acknowledge whether the TIF plan is in conformance with the Comprehensive Plan. The Community Development Director commented that the areas identified to be added to the TIF District are areas that will look to development or redevelopment in the future per the land use map and align with the intent of the TIF District and the proposed modification. She stated that staff believes that this aligns with the Comprehensive Plan and what the City would foresee during the lifespan of the TIF District. Commissioner Kwapick asked if the modification would expand to the areas marked on the map and apply to the parcels mentioned within the staff report rather than the entire area. The City Administrator stated that any parcels within the District would be eligible. He explained that the area within the District must be contiguous and the line was drawn in a