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Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, July 27, 2017 <br />Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m. <br />PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, Lessard, McRoberts. <br />ABSENT: Tjernlund. <br />STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner <br />Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern <br />Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of June 8, 2017 <br />Commissioner Lessard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand, to approve minutes for the meeting <br />of June 8, 2017. <br />All Ayes. Motion carried. <br />Public Hearing: Xcel Energy Inc. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP) <br />Juba presented Xcel Energy Inc.'s request to approve the site plan for a 12,000 square foot building addition to <br />the previously approved training barn. The addition would be used for indoor training exercises to compliment <br />electric and gas field training. The plan also includes an expanded location northwest of the building for small <br />house simulators used for gas leak training. <br />Juba noted concern with this project regarding storm water management, but stated the city will continue to <br />work with Xcel to resolve these issues before the plan goes to the City Council next week. <br />Kleissler opened the podium for Xcel representatives to make additional comments. <br />Lee Stokes, Xcel property services and project manager approached the podium. Stokes stated he had no <br />additional remarks, and asked the Commission if they had any further questions. <br />The Commission had no additional questions. <br />Kleissler opened the public hearing. <br />In absence of comments, Kleissler closed the public hearing, returning the discussion to the Commission. <br />Lessard stated Xcel's plans are a simple and this is an easy decision. <br />McRoberts moved to approve Xcel Energy Inc.'s Conditional Use Permit, Arcand seconded. <br />All Ayes, Motion carried. <br />New Rusiness <br />Juba asked the Commission if there are any additional matters to discuss. <br />McRoberts stated in light of the Eastern Hugo workshop he has questions in regards to conservation easements. <br />He suggested a presentation be made to explain conservation easements and aid in understanding of residents <br />options. <br />