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Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes August 18, 1998 • Page 6 1 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that there is a push across the metropolitan community for areas with 2 lakes and wetlands such as St. Anthony to renew concern over fertilizer use and disposal of grass 3 clippings. 4 5 Chair Bergstrom stated that the proposed ordinance should be utilized as a guideline only, and 6 stressed the importance of recognizing that it will be difficult to enforce. 7 8 Commissioner Gondorchin agreed that the proposed ordinance should be viewed as a 9 recommendation not to use fertilizer, but if fertilizer is used, residents should follow the 10 guidelines. 11 12 Chair.Bergstrom stated that other communities include these kinds of items in public education 13 notices. Ms. Moore-Sykes confirmed that the information had been included in the City's 14 Newsletter. 15 VIII. COMMENTS. 16 Commissioner Gondorchin stated that the resident's survey provided an interesting new 17 perspective on the demographics in St. Anthony. Residents expressed concerns regarding 18 flooding; but he expressed greater concern that residents had no concerns. He highlighted that 19 % of residents surveyed had no priorities. 21 Commissioner Gondorchin asked about the absence of Lorri Kopischke,the previous recording 22 secretary. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that she has moved to another area. Commissioner 23 Gondorchin stated that her ability to capture the flavor of the meeting will be missed and her 24 attention to detail was greatly appreciated. Ms. Moore-Sykes introduced Mary Mullen,the new 25 recording secretary. 26 27 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if there had been any progress on Apache Plaza. Ms. Moore- 28 Sykes stated that there appears that things are moving along steadily, and everyone is encouraged 29 by the developments. 30 31 Commissioner Gondorchin asked if there was any discussion on the site of New Market. Ms. 32 Moore-Sykes stated that Dick Krier will attend the September Planning Commission meeting 33 and the City Council is interested in pursuing his proposals. 34 35 Commissioner Kaczor stated that the tennis courts are definitely well-lit! The lights usually go 36 off around 11:30 p.m. or midnight. It is nice to see that they are used constantly. 37 38 Commissioner Makowske asked if the Commissioners would receive a copy of the most updated 39 version of the Comprehensive Plan. Ms. Moore-Sykes said that she would ensure that each 40 Commissioner received a copy. 0 Commissioner Thompson attended a block party on Macalaster Drive in conjunction with 43 National Night Out. Many residents expressed resentment and anger regarding the digging in