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Mounds View Planning Commission December 20, 2006 Regular Meeting Page 6 ________________________________________________________________________ Community Development Director Ericson commented he would let the Planning Commission know when this is presented to the residents. He stated that as it moves forward, the Planning Commission would be included in the process. B. Review Planning Commission Applications Community Development Director Ericson reported there are four openings on the Planning Commission; three terms have expired and Commissioner Hull was elected to the City Council. He stated applications were requested via advertisements in the newspapers and the website. He reported seven applications were received for the Planning Commission. He explained that typically the board reviews the applications and present who they feel would be the best candidates to the City Council. Community Development Director Ericson stated this is an opportunity for the candidates to appear before the Planning Commission to answer questions. He listed the applicants as: Mr. Todd Langdon, Mr. Keith Cramblit, Ms. Sherry Gunn, Ms. Gabriela Kulp, Ms. Mari Scotch, Ms. Laurie Shoop, and Ms. Mary Kay Walsh-Kaczmarek. He instructed the Planning Commission to vote for four individuals to present to the City Council. He explained the City Council would look at the applications and take under consideration the recommendations of the Planning Commission. Chair Stevenson called Mr. Keith Cramblit to the podium. Mr. Keith Cramblit, 5753 Bunker Hill Drive, stated has been a resident of Mounds View for six and one half years. He stated he has a wife and three daughters. He indicted he should be considered as a candidate for the Planning Commission because in his professional career he is a civil engineer and familiar with the type of plans that come before the Commission. Chair Stevenson asked Mr. Cramblit if he would be over logged with working in his civil engineering career all day and then having to deal with it again at the Planning Commission. Mr. Cramblit replied he would not. Commissioner Hegland asked Mr. Cramblit to talk about why he wants to be on the Planning Commission. Mr. Cramblit responded he wanted to get more involved in the community. Commissioner Miller asked if he watched the Planning Commission meetings on TV. Mr. Cramblit replied he did not have Cable TV, however, he keeps track of the meetings, agendas, and minutes online. Commissioner Meehlhause asked Mr. Cramblit what his thoughts were on approving variances.