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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2011.02.24 PC MinutesMINUTES HUGO PLANNING COMMISSION February 24, 2011 Call to Order Chairman Schumann called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, McRoberts, Rosenquist, Schumann ABSENT: Gwynn, Moore ALSO PRESENT: Bryan Bear, Community Development Director Dennis Fields, Community Development Assistant Approval of Minutes of December 9, 2010 Kleissler made motion, Schumann seconded, to approve the Planning Commission minutes of December 9, 2010. All Ayes, Motion carried. Special Use Permit Review for the Bald Eagle Sportsman's Association Community Development Director, Bryan Bear, gave the background to the Planning Commission. He explained that this was a review of the SUP and not a public hearing, however staff did contact interested parties to offer them a chance to comment. Staff did not receive any comments from residents. Staff did visit the property and gave an update to the Planning Commission on the newly constructed office area. McRoberts motioned, Arcand seconded to approve the review. All Ayes, motion carried. 2010 Annual Building Report Community Development Assistant, Dennis Fields, presented the 2010 Annual Building Report to the Planning Commission. The report highlights both residential and commercial development from the previous year. LMCIT Training and Workshop Ideas Bryan Bear encouraged the Planning Commissioners to take the online training course and asked to receive feed back from the Commissioners after they had completed the training. Schumann stated that he had taken the training and felt it was a good overview of what is expected as a Planning Commissioner. He said that he didn't feel overloaded and was not difficult, but rather a good refresher course. Planning Commission Minutes — February 24, 2011 Page 2 Bryan added that there are several planning workshops that were available to the Commission from governmental training services. He encouraged anyone interested to let staff know and the City will sign them up and pay for the cost. Policy Procedures and Workshop Ideas Bryan Bear let the planning commission know that Staff could bring workshops to the Planning Commission that could include speakers from the Met Council or Staff led workshops. Bryan also gave the Commission a copy of the Planning Commission Bylaws. McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, that Bronwen be elected as Vice Chair of the Planning Commission as stated in the bylaws. All ayes, motion carried. Huizo's Identity McRoberts added this topic to the agenda because he felt that Hugo needed an identity. He shared that he doesn't go to the "downtown" area of the City because there is no reason to go there. He suggested that the Planning Commission work with the City's Economic Development Authority to discuss this topic. Rosenquist liked the idea of meeting with the EDA to discuss. Bryan talked with the Planning Commission about the different events and recreation programs that have been currently taking place over the past few years. He shared what each of the other commissions are working toward and how that might start shaping Hugo's identity with people. He offered to share this discussion with the EDA at their next meeting. Adjournment McRoberts motioned, Rosenquist seconded, to adjourn at 7:55PM All Ayes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned. Dennis Fields Planning Commission Secretary