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Mounds View Planning Commission September 1, 1999 Regular Meeting Page 23 Chairperson Peterson stated this perhaps should be clarified in the by-laws of the Planning Commission. Jopke stated another alternative would be to have the City Council appoint somebody for the six-month period. Chairperson Peterson stated, at the second granting of a leave of absence, the Commission had a sufficient number of members, and while the leave of absence was in effect, someone had resigned, bring the membership too low. He stated a new member was appointed during that time, and that was the cause of past bookkeeping errors. He stated he did not believe eight members were too low. Commissioner Berke inquired if they could utilize Council Liaison Stigney for voting purposes. Commissioner Hegland asked if a split vote could be sent on to the Council as it was. Planning Associate Ericson stated an item would not pass, if four members voted in favor, and four cast opposing votes. Commissioner Laube stated that the Commission was barely at a quorum the prior meeting. He stated, in light of the upcoming deadlines, this may result in a problem. He stated more members are necessary at present, to meet the membership requirements. Commissioner Miller stated if they appoint someone for six months, it would take them time to become familiar with the process and issues, and this would be a difficult position to place someone in,just for the sake of a vote. Commissioner Kaden stated if they granted a leave of absence, they could go from there, and if they ran into a problem, some other action could be taken at that time. MOTION/SECOND: Miller/Peterson to Recommend the Approval of Commissioner Ordeen Braathen's Request for Six Month Leave of Absence. Ayes— 8 Nays— 0 The motion carried. Chairperson Peterson stated if the requirement of a quorum becomes a problem, they can request the City Council make a temporary appointment to complete the term of the leave of absence. C. Previous Council Actions Planning Associate Ericson reported on City Council action from their meeting on August 23. He stated that the Council upheld the Planning Commission's recommendation and denied the request for an oversized garage at 2809 Woodale Drive. He stated there was a public hearing for the first reading of the ordinance which would rezone the property and allow MSP to build an assisted living facility, and the consideration of the Conditional Use Permit for this proposal. He stated the Council directed Staff to set the public hearing for the ordinance to amend the City Code to clarify the language in the R-4 Zoning District, and directed staff to draft a resolution approving the Conditional