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Mounds View Planning Commission October 5, 2005 Regular Meeting Page 2 ________________________________________________________________________ 4. Citizens Requests and Comments on Items Not on the Agenda None. 5. Review of Commission Roles and Responsibilities. Community Development Director Ericson stated during the last meeting questions were raised regarding the Commission’s responsibilities. He added Scott Riggs, City Attorney, is present tonight to clarify responsibilities and answer any questions. Mr. Riggs handed out a few different pieces of pertinent information. He reviewed the handout and memorandum indicating the Commission is an advisory body to City Council and reviews items such as zoning and plats and recommends final approval to Council; these items do not include fiscal issues such as TIF. Commissioner Hegland stated a month ago the Commission had to make a determination that a TIF Plan was consistent with the comp plan, yet they were unsure if it met the criteria meant to judge it by, and asked how that should have been considered. Mr. Riggs replied yes. He added when reviewing a plan it should be decided if the proposed project and plan fit within the requirements or confines of the comp plan, regardless of dollars or financing. Commissioner Scotch stated she disagrees and read some language from Minnesota Statutes. She added if a plan involves economic development why wouldn’t the Commission want to know about dollars. Mr. Riggs replied the comp plan has been adopted and now the Commission is applying it. He added fiscal implications are not there for the Commission to analyze. Commissioner Scotch referenced a book she received at the beginning of her term. She added she feels up to this point she has made good decisions, has the right to her own opinion, and in making decisions the whole picture needs to be looked at. Commissioner Zwirn stated sometimes the Commission is not given all the facts. Commissioner Scotch asked why a contract is being signed without a PUD in place. Mr. Riggs replied the developer is going through the planning process at this time. He added the City is following the process it has used in the past; there has been no deviation from policy or process. Commissioner Scotch questioned Mr. Riggs’ information. She added she would however take the provided information into consideration for the agenda item tonight. Mr. Riggs replied he is providing applicable laws and does not know the specifics of what has previously been discussed regarding Medtronic. Commissioner Scotch stated since he is the City attorney he should be familiar with the issues that are before the City. She added many citizens feel Council did not do a good job on the Medtronic project.