HomeMy WebLinkAbout#26 - Planning Commission ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: July 6, 2021
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 Planning Commission currently has two vacancies. One for a term ending 12/31/2022 and one ending 12/31/2023. ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL: Who should the Council appoint to the Planning Commission?
PROPOSAL: Micah Vrieze has applied for the planning commission and will be interviewed at the special meeting prior to the regular council meeting on July 6th.
OPTIONS: Council may appoint Vrieze to the planning commission and/or continue to advertise for applicants.
RECOMMENDATION: “Move to appoint Micah Vrieze to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/22 (or
2023).”