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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes • September 17, 1996 Page 15 1 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if a number had to be assigned to the number of establishments 2 that defined a shopping center. He also noted he felt the square footage was an important factor. 3 Chair Bergstrom stated he felt the intent of the Ordinance Amendment was good. 4 Commissioner Horst expressed his concern that there be equitable situations for all types of 5 businesses. 6 Momson noted this would be included as a public hearing at the October Planning Commission 7 meeting: 8 9 C. Recommendation of Consultant for Comprehensive Plan Update. 10 Commissioner Gondorchin stated he preferred either BRW, Inc. or DSU as a consultant for the 11 Comprehensive Plan Update. 12 Commissioner Horst stated he was concerned that DSU had given the impression that their 13 Update may not receive Metropolitan Council approval. He stated he was impressed with the 14 presentation given by BRW, Inc. Commissioner Makowske stated he liked the fact that BRW, Inc. had worked with the City of St. *6 Anthony in the past and that Mr. Weber indicated the company and himself have grown since 17 that time. He stated his two choices for consultant would be DSU and BRW, Inc. 18 Chair Bergstrom stated he would prefer BRW, Inc. or DSU. He felt that BRW, Inc. may be more . 19 restrictive on the number of meetings included in the proposal. 20 Commissioner Delmonico stated he felt Mr. Weber appeared to be honest and more adaptable to . 21 what the City wanted to do. DSU seemed more focused on what they wanted to do. 22 Commissioner Horst stated he would rather see the meetings involving a select committee and 23 not always being held in a public hearing format. 24 Chair Bergstrom stated he felt a committee should be created which included 3 or 4 members of 25 the Planning Commission, 2 members of the City Council, City Manager and Management 26 Assistant, School Boardmembers,representatives from the industrial businesses, retail 27 businesses, and churches in the area, a Realtor, members of service groups and a couple of at- 28 large delegates. 29 Commissioner Gondorchin suggested the committee contain some people from other 30 communities. 01 Morrison suggested a reference check be conducted on the two companies. He also suggested the 32 City Council could interview the two candidates, if the Planning Commission so desired.