022624 PC-CC Work Session MinutesWork Session Minutes
Planning Commission, and City Council
February 26, 2024
PC MEMBERS PRESENT: Chair Eddie Holmvig-Johnson, and Commissioners Brendan Kennealy, Benjamin
Surma, Brett Stursa, Cole Hooey, and Stephanie Hollman
PC MEMBERS ABSENT: None
COUNCIL MEMBERS Mayor Mary Supple, and Council Members Simon Trautmann, Sharon
Christensen, Sean Hayford Oleary, and Ben Whalen
PRESENT:
COUNCIL MEMBERS
ABSENT: None
STAFF PRESENT: Melissa Poehlman, Community Development Director; Samantha Crosby,
Planner II; and Ruby Villa, Assistant Planner
OTHERS PRESENT: None
Chair Holmvig-Johnson called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
ITEM #1 Discuss potential reductions to parking requirements.
Community Development Director Poehlman introduced Planner II Crosby who gave an overview of the work
session agenda.
Housekeeping Changes
Planner Crosby explained staff proposed changes of using traditional rounding and allowing on-street
parking to be used in parking minimum calculations by right.
Several Council members and Commissioners expressed their agreement in the proposed changes.
Expanding Council Flexibility
Planner Crosby explained the proposal for expanding the Council’s flexibility in allowing lower parking
for low demand populations, not just seniors as currently stated in the code.
There was consensus that allowances in reductions should not be limited to the listed low demand uses.
Planner Crosby stated that she would consult with the City Attorney to determine whether the proposed
language would limit flexibility or if it could be interpreted as mere examples, as intended.
Libraries, Museums, and Art Galleries
Planner Crosby explained the proposal for adding a parking requirement for libraries, museums, and art
galleries. The addition of this parking requirement would facilitate the Augsburg Library renovation
project.
Making sure the historical society is also included, several Council members and Commissioners
expressed their agreement in the proposed change.