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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes August 15, 2000 Page 10 • 1 IX. COMMISSION INPUT. 2 1. Chair to select a Commissioner as the representative to the upcoming Council meeting, 3 Bergstrom noted that he was planning on attending the meeting on August 22, 2000. 4 2. Commissioners' comments. 5 Tillmann thanked Dick Horst of Hardware Hank for loaning a truck to the Planning Commission 6 for the VillageFest parade. 7 Hanson wanted to wish Mr. Tankenoff luck with the voting on the redevelopment of Apache 8 Plaza project which would occur at the City Council meeting on August 22. Hanson noted the 9 particular objections of one Councilmember about the project, and he encouraged the other 10 Councilmembers to defend the Hillcrest Project and move forward with the renovation that the 11 Planning Commission and City Council have worked so hard to achieve over the past nine 12 months. 13 Thomas noted that the antennae ordinance is a good exercise in being proactive in planning. He 14 hoped that the Commission could continue to update ordinances. 15 Melsha also wanted to wish Mr. Tankenoff luck in the upcoming vote on August 22, 2000, and 16 he wanted to note his support for the Hillcrest Development project. 17 Bergstrom recognized that the Hillcrest project has been made a very attractive project for the 18 City, and he would like to compliment the Planning Commission for the diligence proven at the 19 special Commission meeting on August 1, 2000. He noted that the meeting was an emotional 20 and difficult meeting, and he was proud that the Commission worked hard to delve into the issue 21 and make an appropriate and informed recommendation to the City Council. 22 Hatch commented on the antennae recommendation, and wondered if it could tie in with the 23 transportation issue. Additionally, on another issue, Hatch has noticed the condition of the fenc- 24 ing by Lowry Grove, and wondered if there was"anything the Commission could do to make that 25 more attractive. Bergstrom noted his belief that is a private fence, and located on the City's right 26 of way. 27 Bergstrom deferred to Isom for an answer on the fencing. Isom stated that he would review this 28 issue with the Public Works Director. 29 Stille noted that at VillageFest, Hennepin Parks had a booth next to the Planning Commission. 30 He stated that he was provided with a letter from Hennepin Parks directing interest towards the 31 Salvation Army property. He reviewed the letter and noted it was an interesting point. 32 Isom remarked that he had now been involved with the Planning Commission for five months and noted that the Commission had grown in experience and expertise just since the time that he 4 had been attending the meetings.