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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes • September 15, 1998 Page 2 1 Motion carried unanimously. 2 3 V. DESIGNATION OF PLANNING COMMISSION REPRESENTATIVE TO THE CITY 4 COUNCIL. 5 Chair Bergstrom agreed to attend the September 22, 1998 City Council meeting. 6 VI. PUBLIC HEARING. -None. 7 VII. OTHER BUSINESS. 8 1. Welcome to NewlAppointed Planning Commissioner, GeorWagner. 9 Chair Bergstrom welcomed George Wagner to the Planning Commission, stating he was pleased 10 to hear of Mr. Wagner's nomination at the last regular City Council meeting. He added 11 Commissioner Wagner is appointed as an interim member through the end of the year. 12 2. Planning Proposal from Richard Krier. 13 Ms. Moore-Sykes introduced Richard Krier, who submitted a proposal in May 1998 in response 14 to the City's request for planning proposals for St. Anthony Shopping Center. Bergstrom dwelcomed Mr. Krier to the meeting. 17 Mr. Krier stated his interest in developing Kenzie Terrace which he believes can be done in a 18 relatively short amount of time. He added he has been involved in planning and redevelopment 19 for over 30 years in a variety of capacities in many different cities. He stated since the early 20 1980's he has been involved in many projects for the City of St. Anthony. Mr. Krier stated his 21 proven consulting specialization is the redevelopment of first ring suburbs and inner city 22 neighborhoods. 23 24 Mr. Krier proposed the Commission begin to consider the "what" in redeveloping Kenzie Terrace 25 as opposed to the "how". He added he will provide economic data, spend an evening with the 26 Planning Commission and City Council, and arrive at a strategy for Kenzie Terrace. He will 27 provide a 2-page summary of the economic data as well as a final report outlining the proposed 28 direction and vision for the Kenzie Terrace project. 29 30 Mr. Krier outlined the following options for the development of Kenzie Terrace: city park; 31 neighborhood shopping center; residential property; office showroom; or offices. He added it 32 will be necessary to determine whether the area can maintain a good neighborhood shopping 33 center. 34 35 Bergstrom asked whether the data provided by Mr. Krier would be presented in such a way that 36 conclusions could be drawn. Mr. Krier confirmed the data will give an indication of economic 'It conditions and whether the neighborhood economy is strong enough to support redevelopment.