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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 20, 1996 • Page 16 1 Mr. Steadman stated he did not foresee a problem. Mr. Scott stated there was also the possibility 2 of approaching First Bank to request a drive-line to cross their lot. 3 The Commissioners cautioned Mr. Scott and Mr. Steadman on requesting variances and also 4 complimented them on a good design. 5 VIII. COMPREHENSIVE PLAN UPDATE. 6 A. Review Submitted RFPs and Select Short List to be Interviewed on September 17, 1996. 7 Chair Bergstrom asked the Commissioners for their input as to the four proposals received for 8 the Comprehensive Plan Update. 9 Commissioner Gondorchin felt all four were quality presentations. He noted the cities Sanders 10 had worked with previously did not appear similar to the City of St. Anthony. DSU seemed as 11 though they may be too quick. 12 Chair Bergstrom stated he had worked with DSU previously. He noted he had spoke with the 13 City and City Attorney and they assured him there would not be a conflict of interest. 14 Commissioner Franzese noted BRW had previously worked with the City of St. Anthony. 0 Commissioner Horst stated he was disturbed at the high cost of BRW and Sanders. He stated he 16 was concerned that the City work with someone who would be dedicated to getting a lot of 17 public input. Norwest Association had a low price and had worked with the City of Wayzata. 18 Wayzata may have more similarities to the City of St. Anthony than some others. Dahlgren 19 appeared to be light on public hearings. 20 Commissioner Makowske stated he felt that Sanders and BRW were more user-friendly and had 21 included a table of contents. He expressed concern with the high price of Sanders and BRW. 22 Commissioner Gondorchin stated it would be helpful to see a product each company has done for 23 a similar City. 24 There was Commission consensus to develop a list of questions and to interview all four 25 companies on August 11, 1996 at 7:00 P.M. Direction was given to staff to draft a letter to that 26 effect. 27 Chair Bergstrom noted the Comprehensive Plan Update may require interaction with Planning 28 Commission members. 29 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he would be willing to help in the private sessions. Commissioner Delmonico and Franzese stated they would prefer to ask the company what they need from the Commission and see where each Commissioner's interests lie. Commissioner 32 Makowske stated he was very interested in being involved with this process.