Laserfiche WebLink
Mounds View Planning Commission April 5, 2000 <br />Regular Meeting Page 27 <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke updated the Commission regarding recent Council <br />action. He stated on Monday March 27, the Council adopted Ordinances 655, 656, and 657, <br />which have since been published. He explained that Ordinance 655 pertains to the rezoning of <br />the golf course parcels from CRP and I-1 to PF. He stated Ordinance 657 creates the new <br />Chapter 1126, formalizing the fact that the City has the authority to issue interim use permits, <br />and Ordinance 656 addresses the provisions in Section 1008.08 concerning billboards, and <br />clarifies that an interim use permit would be granted for that use. <br /> <br />Communities Development Director Jopke stated the Council approved the interim use permit <br />for the billboards at the Bridges Golf Course, and granted the City Attorney the authority to <br />proceed with the final negotiations of the lease agreement with Eller Media. He indicated action <br />on the interim use permit for the Sysco billboards was tabled, pending completion of the <br />variance process. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated at the Council Work Session on April 3, the <br />Council discussed a work plan with Springsted & Associates, who have been retained to assist in <br />a community discussion regarding the future of County Highway 10. He explained that a <br />Committee was being organized to assist in this matter, and the Council has requested <br />participation from the Planning Commission in this regard. He explained that they have <br />requested the Chairperson and two members of the Planning Commission to serve on this <br />Committee. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke advised that the purpose of this Committee is to assist <br />with the community discussions. He explained that there would be two community meetings, in <br />which to discuss the issues with the citizens and obtain their input regarding County Highway <br />10. He advised that Committee would assist with the proposed format and content of the <br />meetings, and assist in facilitating the discussions at the community meetings. He stated the <br />Committee would meet prior to the community forums, at least one time in April, the community <br />meetings would be held in May. He indicated the report would be presented to the Council in <br />June. He stated at this time, staff was looking for the Planning Commission to formally forward <br />the names of the members who wish to assist in this matter. <br /> <br />Commissioners Laube and Johnson offered to serve on the Committee. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated the Committee would be comprised of <br />representatives of the EDC, Parks and Recreation Commission, and the Planning Commission. <br />He stated there was also some discussion regarding the participation of representatives from the <br />Chamber of Commerce, as well as students who are interested in the safety issues, in the <br />aftermath of the tragedy that recently occurred on County Highway 10. <br /> <br />Community Development Director Jopke stated another item discussed at the Council Work <br />Session was the Big Woods study. He indicated this item would be coming before the Planning <br />Commission on April 19 for detailed discussion. He advised that the City has been working with