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MEMORANDUM
Meeting Date: October 11, 2023
To: Lake Elmo Planning Commission From: Nathan Fuerst, AICP
Jenni Faulkner
Subject: Planning Commission Training
Action Requested: Review the contents of this memo and come to the meeting prepared with any
questions.
Overview
The Planning Commission plays a key role in the governance of Lake Elmo. City community development
staff have held yearly trainings for the Planning Commission to help educate or refresh the commission
on its roles and responsibilities. Bolton and Menk staff have been asked to assist the City’s community
development department in this task.
Purpose
Commission members who are new, and even continuing members are well served by periodic training.
This is critical because a well-trained commission works more smoothly for the community, members
feel more fulfilled, and less risk is presented to the City as a result of land use decisions. It is common
practice to hold instruction for City Commissions and Councils on an annual basis. One way to do this is
with a League of Minnesota Cities training, which commissioners have been offered. In-person trainings
are often most desired to facilitate a back and forth discussion.
Content
This discussion will cover the basics of Community Planning, a discussion on the City’s zoning ordinance,
clarification on open meetings, and information commonly referenced by Planning Commissions. An
agenda is appended to this report.
Do you have a question or request for content? Please feel free to reach out to
Sophia Jensen, City Planner.
Next Steps
This is a training; no action is required by the Commission. The next step will be a discussion in the
coming weeks about the Planning Commission’s 2024 work plan.
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City of Lake Elmo
Planning Commission
Planning 101
October 11, 2023
AGENDA
1. Introductions
2. What is Planning (PowerPoint)
3. Zoning Ordinance of Lake Elmo
-Map
-Land Use Categories
- Shoreland/Floodplain
-Types of applications you will review
4. Lake Elmo Development Pressures
- Water
-Infrastructure
5. Open Meeting
6. LMC Handbook for MN Cities, Chapter 13 – Comprehensive Planning, Land Use, and City-Owned
Land (handout)
7. Questions? Call us.
Other Resources:
• LMC Planning Commissioner Training – Link Here