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Mounds View Planning Commission February 17, 1999 • Regular Meeting Page 2 Chairperson Peterson welcomed new Planning Commissioners Kaden, Berke, Braathen, Laube, and Hegland. He reported that he addressed the City Council at their last meeting informing them that he had a problem with the process the Mayor used to make the appointments. However, he assured the new commissioners that he did not have a problem with the appointments made. Chairperson Peterson asked what was the next step in appointing the new members. Director Jopke informed the commissioners that they all would need to sign a written statement which would be entered in the record, and it was the consensus of the Commission that instead of doing the oath of office individually that they would be done in mass. Director Jopke also volunteered to be witness for the Swearing in Statements. Chairperson Peterson offered some introductory comments regarding the responsibilities of the Planning Commission. He cautioned the new commissioners that there would be new terminology used regarding planning issues. He also advised the new commissioners that the Planning Commission is actually two separate entities: one that is involved in planning issues and one that acts as a board of adjustment and appeals for variance type issues. He continued to briefly inform the members that the Planning Commission is more of an advisory board and not one of legal authority, except in the case of granting variances. He continued with the procedures • regarding the Planning Commission"packet" and training courses available. The new commissions were also informed that they would receive a copy of the Municipal Code, a revised Comprehensive Plan and a current zoning map. 4. Citizens' requests and comments on the items NOT on the agenda Bruce Brasaemle, 8127 Long Lake Road, addressed the Chairperson and members of the Commission. Because Mr. Brasaemle was not reappointed to serve on the Planning Commission, he wanted to say goodbye to the members of the Commission that he served with for three years. He told those continuing on the Commission that it had been a privilege and honor to serve with them. He added that he believes that they had accomplished a lot in the three years he served on the Commission. He added that he respects each of them, primarily their ability to look past personal interests and their ability to see the"big picture" and to do what is right and best for the City. He thanked the Commissioners for his opportunity to learn and added that it was an honor to serve the City of Mounds View as a planning commissioner. He addressed the new members by welcoming them and he hoped that they would find serving on the commission as challenging and rewarding as he has. He encouraged the group to work together and to always put the City before their own interests. He believes that this is what made the commission that he worked on so good and so constructive over the years. He finished by saying that he would probably"poke his nose" in every now and then to add his two cents. Chairperson Peterson thanked Mr. • Brasaemle for his words to the Commission.