HomeMy WebLinkAbout#03 - Planning Commission ReapptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 16, 2024
Consent
AGENDA ITEM: Planning Commission Appointments
SUBMITTED BY: Julie Johnson, City Clerk
REVIEWED BY: Sophia Jensen, City Planner
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 Michelle Bohlig and Micah Vrieze expired 12/31/23.
ISSUE BEFORE COUNCIL:
Should the Council Reappoint the Planning Commissioners?
PROPOSAL:
Commissioner Bohlig and Commissioner Vrieze have indicated that they would like to be reappointed to
the Planning Commission.
OPTIONS:
Council may reaappoint the above individuals and/or advertise for additional applications.
RECOMMENDATION:
If removed from the Consent Agenda, staff recommends the following motions:
“Move to appoint Micah Vrieze to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/27.”
“Move to appoint Michelle Bohlig to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/27.”