HomeMy WebLinkAbout#19 - Planning Commission ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: December 3, 2024
REGULAR
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Commission Appointments
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
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 two commissioners expire 12/31/2024: Kyle Risner and Brian Steil. In addition, the city has
two vacancies on the planning commission for terms ending 12/31/25. The City advertised for
applications for those interested in serving on the Planning Commission from the general public.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Who should the City Council appoint to the Planning Commission?
PROPOSAL:
Commissioners Risner and Steil are not seeking reappointment. The city received four applications, and
those four individuals have been scheduled for interviews at a special meeting preceding the December 3rd
City Council meeting.
OPTIONS:
1) Appoint commissioners from the pool of applicants
2) Continue to advertise for interested applicants
RECOMMENDATION:
“Move to appoint ____________ to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2025”
“Move to appoint ____________ to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2025”
“Move to appoint ____________ to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2027”
“Move to appoint ____________ to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2027”