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MEMORANDUM To:Saint Anthony Village Planning Commission From:Stephen Grittman, City Planner Date:December 16, 2025 GC Project No.140.02 Property Location:NA Request: 2026 Planning Commission Work Plan BACKGROUND Saint Anthony Village engages in an annual Goal Setting retreat each January. The Goal Setting retreat is an opportunity for City Council, staff and key representatives to develop the City’s annual Strategic Plan and update the City’s Goals Pyramid. This effort utilizes the policy direction from the Comprehensive Plan, prior goals, implementation steps and Commission Work Plans to finalize it’s Strategic Plan and annual goals. Attached to this memo is a proposed draft of the Planning Commission 2026 Work Plan, highlighting the expected activities for the Commission in the coming year. As always, one of the Commission’s primary responsibilities is to review and recommend Council action on land use applications, and as needed, staff-generated proposals for updates to the City’s Code (particularly the Zoning chapter). This coming year, the Commission will also participate in preparing the City for the upcoming 2050 Comprehensive Plan update. That project will get underway in full in 2027; however in 2026, the City will identify priorities and expectations for the Plan, and for the consulting assistance to lead the project. The City’s Comprehensive Plan is anticipated for draft completion in mid- 2028. One item that may become a land use discussion item again in 2026 is the Legislature’s consideration of mandating certain housing or housing-related zoning issues. These issues were discussed broadly in 2024 and 2025, but little consensus emerged. It is expected that the 2026 Legislative session will continue its discussions in this regard. At the upcoming December meeting, we would like to review these topics for thoughts as to what should be considered as the Commission’s work plan for 2026, which will be summarized as background material for the Goal Setting Retreat. From that process, we will generate an updated Work Plan for 2026. Your thoughts on these and other possible topics will be welcomed. It is anticipated that the Commission can conduct this discussion informally, without formal motion. Staff will summarize the material for the submissions to the City Manager’s office. CONCLUSION AND STAFF RECOMMENDATION No specific recommendation is offered – the discussion at the meeting will serve as consensus going forward.