HomeMy WebLinkAbout#08 - Planning Commission ApptsSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 8, 2019
REGULAR
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. 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 three commissioners expired 12/31/18: Dean Dodson, Tom Kreimer and Kristina Lundquist.
The city notified all individuals of their terms expiring in early December asking them to reapply if they
were interested in another term. In addition, with Dale Dorschner’s election to the city council, his seat is
open. Lastly, there had been an opening that was not filled when Terry Emerson resigned his position this
fall. With the change in membership approved in December to eliminate alternates and go to 7 full voting
members, the alternates were also asked to reapply if they were interested in reappointment. The city
advertised for applications from the general public as well.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Who should the Council appoint to the Planning Commission as alternates?
PROPOSAL:
The city received 7 applications for 5 open positions on the Planning Commission. The open positions
include one term ending 12/31/19 (due to Dorschner election), one term ending 12/31/20 (due to Emerson
resignation), and three terms ending 12/31/21.
Applications were received from the following:
Kristina Lundquist
Kathy Weeks
Tucker Pearce
Kyle Risner
Brian Steil
Charles Cadenhead
Jeff Holtz
Interviews were held on January 2, 2019.
OPTIONS:
Any of the above individuals would be eligible for appointment to the Planning Commission.
RECOMMENDATION:
“Move to appoint _____________ for a term ending 12/31/19.”
“Move to appoint ___________ for a term ending 12/31/20”
“Move to appoint ______________, _______________, and _____________ for terms ending
12/31/21.”