HomeMy WebLinkAbout#16 - Planning Commission ApptSTAFF REPORT
DATE: January 3, 2023
REGULAR
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
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 two commissioners expired 12/31/2022: Tom Rehkamp and Brandon Mueller. In addition,
the city has two vacancies on the planning commission for a term ending 12/31/23 and 12/31/24. 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:
Commissioner Rehkamp would like to be reappointed to the Planning Commission. The city did not receive
any other applications. Council members are encouraged to recruit interested persons.
With only 4 people appointed, it will be necessary for at least 3 to attend in order to meet a quorum and
conduct business such as public hearings and taking action on applications.
OPTIONS:
1) Appoint Rehkamp to a term ending 12/31/25 and continue to advertise for applicants
2) Disband the Planning Commission due to a lack of applicants and have the Council serve as the
Planning Commission
RECOMMENDATION:
“Move to appoint Tom Rehkamp to the Planning Commission for a term ending 12/31/2025”