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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 17, 1999 Page 13 1 Hanson mentioned the possibility that the budget first needed to be approved. Bergstrom 2 differed by stating that Mr. Hartman needed to present ideas to the Commission prior to the 3 budget approval. 4 IX. COMMENTS. 5 Hanson suggested that the Commission make inquiries about possible businesses that are not 6 complying with the designated conditional use permit. Hanson stated that he had received a 7 request from a City Councilmember to investigate compliance issues. Also, Hanson questioned 8 whether the noise issue had been resolved for The Hitching Post and what recourse, if any, the 9 City had for the future. 10 Bergstrom stated that any test driving would fall under the restrictions of the conditional use per- 11 mit. - --- 12 Hanson wished to compliment the Parks Commission on the positive atmosphere that has been 13 created and mentioned the press had been optimistic as well. 14 Melsha was pleased with the progress being made on the Plan for the development of the St. 15 Anthony Shopping Center and The Hitching Post. 16 Horst commented that there are always issues to be resolved when a new business arrives in the 17 community. He perceived that The Hitching Post would not be as noisy as anticipated. He 18 understood the residents' concerns, but also felt that the City must be fair and that the Commis- 19 sion needed to keep an objective view of the Plan. 20 Bergstrom commended Staff for the dedication in,bringing the St. Anthony Shopping Center 21 Plan into place. He agreed with Melsha that the outlook is positive for the Plan. 22 Stille questioned the implementation of a movie theatre for Apache Plaza. He also suggested that 23 the Commission lean towards being proactive, rather than reactive, toward the development. 24 Mornson commented that the company interested in implementing a movie theater has 25 withdrawn. However, another theater is considering the project. Momson felt that plans should 26 be more evident over the winter. 27 28 Momson mentioned that the City Council broadcasts its meetings through cable television. The 29 Council had suggested that the Planning Commission and the Parks Commission consider broad- 30 casting the meetings as well. Bergstrom responded that would be an unnecessary expense to the 31 City at this time. 32 Tillman suggested that the City's web site post the minutes of the meetings for the community's 33 review. Momson stated that would be a suggestion to consider. 34