HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017.07.27 PC MinutesMinutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of Thursday, July 27, 2017
Chair, Kleissler called the meeting to order at 7:09 p.m.
PRESENT: Arcand, Kleissler, Lessard, McRoberts.
ABSENT: Tjernlund.
STAFF: Rachel Juba, Planner
Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern
Approval of Minutes for the Planning Commission Meeting of June 8, 2017
Commissioner Lessard made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Arcand, to approve minutes for the meeting
of June 8, 2017.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Public Hearing: Xcel Energy Inc. Site Plan and Conditional Use Permit (CUP)
Juba presented Xcel Energy Inc.’s request to approve the site plan for a 12,000 square foot building addition to
the previously approved training barn. The addition would be used for indoor training exercises to compliment
electric and gas field training. The plan also includes an expanded location northwest of the building for small
house simulators used for gas leak training.
Juba noted concern with this project regarding storm water management, but stated the city will continue to
work with Xcel to resolve these issues before the plan goes to the City Council next week.
Kleissler opened the podium for Xcel representatives to make additional comments.
Lee Stokes, Xcel property services and project manager approached the podium. Stokes stated he had no
additional remarks, and asked the Commission if they had any further questions.
The Commission had no additional questions.
Kleissler opened the public hearing.
In absence of comments, Kleissler closed the public hearing, returning the discussion to the Commission.
Lessard stated Xcel’s plans are a simple and this is an easy decision.
McRoberts moved to approve Xcel Energy Inc.’s Conditional Use Permit, Arcand seconded.
All Ayes, Motion carried.
New Business
Juba asked the Commission if there are any additional matters to discuss.
McRoberts stated in light of the Eastern Hugo workshop he has questions in regards to conservation easements.
He suggested a presentation be made to explain conservation easements and aid in understanding of residents
options.
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Juba stated the Minnesota Land Trust provides such workshops and can provide the information to the
Commissioners.
McRoberts suggested a brief presentation be made to the Commission by an outside representative, then judging
on how it goes, another workshop be provided to the public.
The Commission agreed a workshop would be a valuable idea to pursue.
Juba gave a brief update on upcoming events like the Parks and Trails Comprehensive Plan Workshop on
August 8th.
McRoberts requested a reminder be made to the Commission leading up to the event.
Adjournment
Commissioner McRoberts made a motion, Commissioner Lessard seconded, to adjourn at 7:31 p.m.
All Ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Sarah Rumppe, Community Development Intern