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1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 16, 2001 Page 7 1 Henry noted that the City Council is asking for Planning Commission direction on an electronic City 2 monument sign for the front of the City Hall/Community Center. She stated that she wants to keep 3 this issue in front of the Planning Commission. 4 Stille stated he and Henry comprise this Subcommittee and asked if there are any volunteers. 5 Chair Melsha stated he thinks, perhaps, the Ordinance should be addressed before making a 6 recommendation on the City monument sign. Henry noted the City is interested in erecting a sign 7 in the spring but that should allow enough time. 8 Tillmann volunteered to join Stille and Henry on the City Monument Sign Subcommittee. Chair 9 Melsha requested an update at the next meeting. 10 11.3 Electronic Signs I 1 Hatch noted the Planning Commission, at the last meeting, denied a request for an electronic sign. 12 He suggested that rather than considering it to be a variance or conditional use, the ordinance be 13 amended to allow government to have electronic signs based on rationale such as safety and 14 providing information to the community. Chair Melsha concurred and noted the Commission will also have to address whether the current prohibition is still appropriate. 17 12. OTHER ITEMS. 18 12.1 Northwest Ouadrant Redevelopment Study Update. 19 Henry announced the Northwest Quadrant Master Planning Project,Planning Steering Committee, 20 Meeting 2 will be held on January 18, 2001, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Anthony City Hall. 21 12.2 New Chair: City Goal-Setting Session, January 19, 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 22 Melsha announced the City Goal Setting Session which is scheduled for January 19,2001,from 9:00 23 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and stated he will attend to present the Planning Commission's input. He stated 24 he will provide a report to the Planning Commission at the February 20, 2001 meeting. 25 13. COMMISSION INPUT. 26 13.1 Commissioner's Comments. 27 Steeves introduced himself and stated he is excited to serve on the Planning Commission. He 28 reviewed his professional experience and stated he looks forward to becoming involved in those 29 types of activities in St. Anthony. 30 Tillmann welcomed Steeves to the Planning Commission. All of the Commissioners added their 31 welcome. 0 Hanson and Thomas congratulated Melsha and Stille on their appointments to Chair and Vice Chair. 33 Chair Melsha thanked the Commissioners for their support, noting the Planning Commission has a 34 "full plate" ahead of them in 2001.