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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 21, 1999 Page 8 1 Bergstrom clarified that the Commission was directed by the City Council to investigate possible 2 uses of the Salvation.Army property and he felt obligated to provide scenarios to the Council. 3 Mr. Faust responded that it would be beneficial to continue to keep in mind possible projects in 4 the event the situation changes with the property. 5 Horst remarked that the City has undertaken many projects and he asked for clarification of 6 funding. Mr. Faust responded that the funding is coming from many different places, and also 7 the City has purposely saved money beforehand. Mr. Faust continued to review for the 8 Commission possible funding sources for the City and the amount of thought and expertise that 9 has been implemented in pursuing funding. 10 Mr. Faust stated that he would hope that representatives from both the Planning Commission and 11 the Parks Commission would attend the City Council's goal-setting session to provide input. 12 Chair Bergstrom thanked Mr. Faust for addressing the Commission. 13 B. Commissioners. 14 Tillman inquired about having a concept review for proposed plans prior to a variance request. Ms. Moore-Sykes responded that it is an excellent idea to have a concept review first because it 41 helps to alleviate potential planning problems but that it is strictly voluntary on the part of the 17 applicant. Moore-Sykes also said that she advises every applicant to go before the Planning 18 Commission in a concept review before their public hearing. Moore-Sykes indicated that some 19 applicants do not feel a concept review is a worthwhile exercise for various reasons. 20 Tillman asked for an update regarding her prior suggestion of posting the City's minutes from 21. meetings onto the City's website. Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that various options are being pursued 22 about that possibility and a meeting will be scheduled soon with the City of Roseville to view its 23 procedures as that city is currently posting minutes onto a website. 24 Hanson stated that he had been contacted by a Councilmember about a particular business that is 25 in blatant violation of a conditional use permit. 26 27 Bergstrom was aware of the situation and believed there could be additional situations that would 28 require action for noncompliance. Currently, the fire department is handling noncompliance 29 violations, but has been unsuccessful in being able to resolve this particular issue. Bergstrom 30 suggested that the Commission make a suggestion to the City Council to invoke a general sweep 31 of noncompliance issues. 32 Ms. Moore-Sykes stated that the proprietor of the particular business in question has been con- 33 tacted several times, but the issues have not been resolved. 0 Bergstrom asked if the City could revoke a conditional use permit, and Ms. Moore-Sykes said 35 that is a possibility, but it is her belief that the City Attorney would need to become involved.