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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 16, 2000 Page 10 1 Hanson commented that he is concerned about the water quality of Silver Lake,but also mentioned 2 that the City cannot be put in a position to punish Hillcrest Development for wrongs that have 3 occurred in the past. There are other routes to correct those problems. Additionally,he is pleased 4 with Mr.Tankenoff s comments that Hillcrest plans on exceeding the standards imposed by the Rice 5 Creek Watershed District. 6 As a business owner, Hanson understands Hillcrest's position regarding the New Market Site and 7 suggests that the Commission not back Hillcrest into a corner. 8 Thomas commented that he would suggest that the Planning Commission begin looking at programs 9 and policies to assist with renovating older homes. He would be able to provide some information 10 that he could share with the Commission and Staff. One suggestion would be to tie in the policies I l with the point of sale ordinance that has been discussed, as well as tie in with some rehabilitation 12 programs that are available through the State. Thomas will gather information and make this 13 available to Staff to place as an agenda item on an upcoming Planning Commission meeting. 14 15 Additionally, Thomas believes the City has an excellent opportunity that fits the guidelines of the 16 Metropolitan Council Livable Cities and believes there is room and flexibility to accommodate 17 housing, redevelopment, and retail. • Melsha commented that he would like to see a copy of a form PUD agreement. He requested that Assistant City Manager Isom work with the City Attorney to obtain a form for the Commission's 18 review. 19 Melsha related that the prior Assistant City Manager,Ms.Kim Moore-Sykes,had mentioned certain 20 conditions on placement of antenna towers for wireless companies. He suggested the possibility of 21 placing a condition of sorts that would require different carriers to cooperate with each other so the 22 City could reduce the number of towers and antennas in the neighborhoods. 23 Bergstrom noted the flyer inserted into the Agenda packets that mentions the May 20, 2000 Town 24 Meeting. He also noted the mention of booths. He directed Assistant City Manager Isom to find 25 out the intent of the booths and more details as to whether the Planning Commission would be 26 required to have a booth. 27 Bergstrom received a letter from the VillageFest committee stating that the Planning Commission 28 is invited to participate in the parade. The parade will be held on Saturday,August 5,2000,and the 29 details will be discussed at later Planning Commission meetings. He requested that the Com- 30 missioners place the date on their calendars. 31 Thomas noted an excellent website for the Commissioners to view,called www.plannersweb.com. Bergstrom noted that every year Hennepin County presents an annual report which provides a listing 3 of all the homes that have sold and the statistics of such sale. He planned on giving the report to 34 Assistant City Manager Isom and the Commissioners were welcome to contact Isom for a copy.