HomeMy WebLinkAbout#14 Planning Commission ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 3, 2017
REGULAR
ITEM #: 14
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Commission Appointments
SUBMITTED BY: Kristina Handt, City Administrator
BACKGROUND:
The Planning Commission is established to meet the requirements of state statute; to develop and enforce
the Comprehensive Plan and amendments to the plan, subject to Council approval and the requirements of
the Municipal Planning Act; and to review and make recommendations on subdivisions, zoning
applications, planned unit developments, and site and building plans as provided by ordinance. No
expenditures by the Commission shall be made unless and until authorized for the purpose by the
Council. The Planning Commission shall consist of 7 voting members and 2 non-voting alternate
members. The voting members shall be appointed for a 3-year term so that only 1/3 of the appointments
will expire on December 31 of each year.
The terms of two commissioners expired 12/31/16: Gary Fields and Susan Dunn. The city notified both
individuals of their terms expiring in early December asking them to reapply if they were interested in
another term. The city also advertised for applications from the general public.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Who should the Council appoint to the Planning Commission for two three year terms?
PROPOSAL:
The following individuals have expressed an interest in being appointed to the Planning Commission:
Gary Fields
Jesse Hartley
Dale Dorschner
Susan Dunn
OPTIONS:
Any two of the above individuals would be eligible for appointment to the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
“Move to appoint _____________ and ___________ to the Planning Commission”
Or take the appointments separately (2 motions)
“Move to appoint ______________ to the Planning Commission”