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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 16, 1999 Page 6 1 2 Bergstrom stated his priorities are hiring of an economic development specialist; housing stock 3 improvement; St. Anthony Shopping Center; Apache Plaza; and City identity. 4 5 Bergstrom stated that based on the Commissioner's responses, the Commission's top 5 priorities 6 for 1999 are Apache Plaza; St. Anthony Shopping Center; City identity; housing stock 7 improvement; and the hiring of an economic development specialist. 8 9 Bergstrom suggested the Commission put together a presentation to the City Council prior to the 10 joint meeting on March 9, 1999, to include the Commission's priorities and proposed actions. 11 Bergstrom stated he would complete a cover memo from the Commission to the Council and 12 give it to Ms. Moore-Sykes by March 1 for inclusion in the Council's meeting packets. He 13 added that the Commissioners could contact Ms. Moore-Sykes after that time if interested in 14 seeing the memo. 15 16 3. Joint Planning Commission& Council Meeting, March 9. 1999 at 6:00 P.M. 17 Ms. Moore-Sykes reminded the Commissioners of their joint meeting with the City Council on 40 March 9, 1999 at 6:00 P.M. 20 IX. COMMENTS. 21 Bergstrom asked whether any audience members wished to comment. Russ Carpola asked 22 whether the City has any liability with regard to truth in housing inspections. Bergstrom stated 23 the City must regulate the inspection of properties which might be sold with structural defects 24 undetected, adding the Planning Commission's job is to preserve property value for residents and 25 businesses. He added inspection licensing and liability controls have not been discussed yet. 26 27 Gondorchin asked whether any new information was available with regard to the theater complex 28 at Apache Plaza. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated a developer has contacted the City and the City will 29 become involved if a variance or funding are required. 30 31 Makowske asked whether a digital map of the City had been obtained from BRW for computer 32 use. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated the map that was to be provided by the consultants as part of the 33 Comprehensive Plan is not compatible with City staff's computers. 34 35 Makowske stated that a concert by the civic orchestra will be held on March 21, 1999 at 4:00 36 P.M. in the community center, and an orchestra fund-raiser will be held on May 8, 1999 at 7:00 37 P.M. 38 39 Horst stated the Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a chili cook-off on March 6, 1999 to benefit VillageFest and SANBE. He added tickets are available at his store or at City Hall. 41