Loading...
02-28-2005PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA February 28, 2005 7:00 p.m. Introductory Proceedings Roll Call Approval of Minutes: Regular Minutes of November 22, 2004. Opportunity for Citizens to Address the Commission on items not on the Agenda Public Hearing New Business Organizational ITEM #1 PC Letter #3 Election officers: Appoint Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson and Secretary ITEM42 PC Letter #4 Approval of Planning Commission Bylaws ITEM #3 PC Letter #5 Appointment of Liaisons ITEM #4 PC Letter #6 Continued from 1/10/04 meeting — PC Study Session Dates for 2005 -06 Old Business Liaison Reports School Board Community Services Advisory Commission H RA City Council Human Services Planning Council City Hall Task Force Family Friendly Initiative Task Force Adjournment Auxiliary aid for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Requests must be made at least 96 hours in advance to the Administrative Service's Director at 612/861- 9702" Planning Commission Minutes Regular Meeting November 22, 2004 MEMBERS PRESENT: Commissioners: Donna Drummond, David Gepner, Gordon Hanson, William Kilian, Jeff Karr, Kyle Hartnett, Maureen Scaglia, Jeff Walz, and Greg Van Sickle. MEMBERS ABSENT: Bill Kilian COUNCIL LIAISON: Martin Kirsch, Mayor STAFF PRESENT: Christine Costello, Zoning Administrator John Stark, Assistant Community Development Director OTHERS PRESENT: Chairperson Drummond called the meeting to order at 7:05 p.m. APPROVAL OF MINUTES M/Gepner, S /Scaglia to approve the Planning Commission regular meeting minutes for September 27, 2004. Motion carries 8 -0. M/Gepner, S/VanSickle to approve the Planning Commission regular meeting minutes for October 25, 2004, Motion carries 8 -0. M/Gepner, S/VanSickle to approve the Planning Commission work session meeting minutes for November 8, 2004. Motion carries 8 -0. NEW BUSINESS ITEM #4 Acknowledge Woodlake Centre Smart Growth Award. Bruce Nordquist, Housing and Redevelopment Manager described the award that the 1000 Friends of Minnesota and Minnesota's Smart Growth Network awarded to Woodlake Centre. The Woodlake Centre received the award due to it being an excellent example of using selective, infill to transform a low density, single use site into a dense, mixed -use urban center. In response to Commissioner Gepner's question regarding why the project rose above other award applicants, Manager Nordquist explained that it was the combination of all the uses and a well designed use of the space at the site. In response to a question from Commissioner VanSickle regarding why there had been no additional press in the local newspapers, Manager Nordquist explained that more should be done to promote redevelopment projects. ITEM #2 Subdivision Waiver — 6305 DuPont Avenue. ZA Christine Costello presented the staff report and highlighted the items under the Background, Policy, and Critical Issues section. In response to Commissioner Gepner's questions it was clarified that surrounding property owners within 350 feet were notified and some neighbors are present tonight. It also was clarified that the alley located on the east side of the property is vacated and the alley to the south is still in use. In response to Commissioner Karr's question, ZA Costello explained there are actually two driveways, one driveway for the proposed garage and a second driveway to be located along the back property line for access to the existing garage. In response to Commissioner Gepner's question ZA Costello explained that there is a house to the north of the proposed empty lot and that the lot meets the minimum lot size of 5,000 square feet. It still would meet the requirements for a lot split if the alley to the east was not vacated. Commissioner Karr inquired about the location of the driveways for the properties. ZA Costello explained that there are two separate driveways. The driveway for the new house would be 25 feet west of the driveway along the back property line. In response to Commissioners Gepner and Van Sickle, ZA Costello explained that the alley that runs east -west has not been vacated, the alley running north -south has been vacated with adjacent property owners receiving half of the vacated alley. 2 In response to a question from Commissioner Hartnett, ZA Costello explained the Operations Superintendent of Public Works felt the biggest concern is residents pushing snow across the street into a neighbor's yard. Public Works tells property owners that the snow they remove from their driveways must contained within their yard. In response to a question from Commissioner Karr, ZA Costello stated that the houses will be 9.52 feet apart and the minimum requirements is 5 feet in the `R' Single Family Residential District. The applicant Joel Larson, 12038 Marquess Lane, Stillwater, stated he met with property owner to the east of the proposed lot regarding their concerns about where to locate snow that is removed from the driveways. Mr. Larson explained that behind the existing garage on the lot to the north is approximately 16 feet for snow storage. Mr. Larson also explained that he would be willing to shorten the garage to the proposed house on the southern lot to ensure vehicles parked on that driveway would not stick out into the alley. In response to a question from Commissioner Gepner and Scaglia, the applicant Mr. Larson explained he did not live in the house to the north that it is vacant and he has plans to remodel and rent it. Mr. Larson also explained the new house would be built to sell. In response to applicant Larson's request, Commissioner Drummond explained that a 11 foot easement would work so that the driveway is 10 feet wide and 1 foot off of the rear property line. Ray Arhendt, 6304 -6308 Colfax, explained his concerns were the length of the proposed driveway for the new house and the location of where snow would be placed when removed from the driveways. Mr. Arhendt explained he was comfortable with the shortening of the driveway and locating removed snow from the driveways to behind the existing garage on the northern lot. Cary Schmidt, 1016 Mildred Drive, explained his concerns with the snow coming out of the new driveway and being plowed across the alley into his yard. M/Hartnett S/Karr to close public hearing. Motion carried 8 -0. In response to Commissioner Van Sickle's question, AD Stark explained the setback for a driveway depth is whatever the setback is from the ROW line. In response to Commissioner Drummond, AD Stark explained that the piece of the Zoning Ordinance open for interpretation is the idea whether a driveway easement would be subtracted from the minimum lot size, and based on the Zoning Ordinance staff interpretation is that the driveway will not be a problem. 3 M/Gepner S/Hanson to recommend approval for the subdivision waiver with a 11 foot easement on the lot to the south at 6305 DuPont Avenue. Motion carried 8 -0. ITEM #3 Consideration of a resolution finding that a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and a modification to the TIF plans for ILN, RR A -1 through B -5, and Interchange TIF Districts to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City. ZA Christine Costello presented the staff report and highlighted the items under the Background, Policy, and Critical Issues section. AD Stark explained that for a TIF district the HRA is the body that can create TIF districts. What the State didn't want to happen is have an HRA create a TIF district in an area that is not appropriately zoned or planned for a particular zoning district. The requirement is when something happens with a TIF plan the Planning Commission must find it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan. AD Stark continued to explain that TIF districts have different laws depending on the year of the TIF district. The ILN is in a time frame where pooling, allows TIF districts to help pay its debt service. AD Stark further explained that pending this vote the excess from other TIF districts pay the ILN bond. When the City sells these bonds it is called general tax increment financing bonds, which means if there is not enough TIF to pay them it then falls to the general obligation of the community to pay them. So if we were not able to pool the bonds the City would have to charge it to the general community and taxes would go up to pay the ILN debt. In response to a question from Commissioner Gepner, AD Stark explained if the bond is pooled it might be retired in 10 years as opposed to 15 or 20 years. Pooling gives local control to taxes. Normally when a property pays its taxes 34% goes to the City and 45% goes to the County and the rest elsewhere. For TIF money it goes for 25 years to the City of Richfield and the City has more authority on how money is used. In response to a question from Commissioner Drummond, AD Stark explained that in all financing scenarios the most conservative numbers available are used. In response to Commissioner Gepner's question, AD Stark explained that the State is charging less taxes on business properties, which redistributes the tax burden off of commercial properties and onto residential properties. M/Walz, S /Gepner to recommend approval of the resolution finding that a modification to the Redevelopment Plan for the Richfield Redevelopment Project Area and a 4 modification to the TIF plans for ILN, RR A -1 through B -5, and Interchange TIF District to the general plans for the development and redevelopment of the City. Motion carried 8 -0. ITEM #4 Motion Supporting Cedar Corridor Plan. AD Stark presented the Cedar Corridor Redevelopment Concept Plan, which was produced by JLG Architects. In response to a question from Commissioner Van Sickle, AD Stark stated the Planning Commission and the City Council have forwarded a Comprehensive Plan amendment to designate a portion of the planning area to regional retail /office. MET Council approved the amendment. At a later point, staff will come back with further amendments to the Comprehensive Plan. Concerns with taking the entire area for an amendment is that this is a 12 -15 year plan and for a homeowner to the south that wants to refinance their home may have trouble if the Comprehensive Plan was changed. AD Stark also explained that the HRA approved a development agreement in October with Ryan Construction Company. In December the County Commission is set to approve a $2 million grant, and in January the City will be looking at tax abatement. Once this has happened, discussions can start with homeowners. One area that still needs work is the design aspect. In response to a question from Commissioner Hanson, AD Stark explained that what makes the Ryan plan ordinary is that it is very traditional, with parking in front, the building are not integrated together, and it is not as dense as we would like to see. AD Stark further explained that staff would like Target to have a visible face on the south side, to give a sense of life on 66`h Street. Promoting alternative modes of transportation with a transit station instead of a bus stop, would also be ideal according to AD Stark. AD Stark continued to explain that there is significant grade changes in one location. Ryan is proposing a retaining walls as high as 16 feet. Staff has been looking at how to integrate the park and the retail with a possible 16 foot retaining wall. The engineering practicals of it might warrant the wall, but there may be a more creative solution. In response to Commissioner Van Sickle, AD Stark explained that any developer will receive a copy of the JLG plan and it should be used as a framework for any development proposal in the area. AD Stark responded to Commissioner Van Sickle, by explaining the HRA in the past has stayed out of land use and design issues, and has left this to the Planning Commission and the City Council for land use approvals. Ryan Construction Company hopes to bring to the Planning Commission and City Council in about 120 days a concept plan. We will 5 not see a design plan from Target until the financial details are done, then the proposal will be advanced to Target's architecture group. In response to Commissioner Drummond, AD Stark explained that staff feels we need to push Ryan to get an extraordinary plan. One change made was to move Target south closer to 66th Street and put Home Depot to the north. In response to a question from Commissioner Karr, AD Stark clarified that to date the noise study has been conducted with computer simulation. The sound lab hired by the City has projected how far out the low frequency noise will travel. The MAC and the City hired separate noise consultants and together agreed on a third party to review the two studies. AD Stark further explained that we expect to reduce some of the noise as we get further back from the airport. The concern is that it is difficult to block noise on a structure by structure basis and better when it is one continuous building. Also it has been suggested that the height may help. In response to a question from Commissioner Karr, AD Stark explained that the City Council has approved putting noise monitors out on the site now and when the runway is operational the area will continue to be monitored. Commissioner Drummond responded to AD Stark responses to Commissioner Karr's question by explaining that the City can not wait for deterioration and disinvestment to begin. In response to Mayor Kirsch, AD Stark explained that the City did receive a grant from Met Council to determine the building materials and methods required to insulate against low frequency noise. Commissioner Gepner explained that the City needs to remind Ryan that they need to do something that the City can be proud of The project sets precedence for the entire project area and another award similar to the one that Woodlake Centre has received should be what we strive towards. Commissioner Drummond explained that there was alot of good points to the plan, such as buffers of offices, also the pedestrian corridors and greenways. Yet there is a lot that could be done with the big box retail aspect of the plan. The proposed parking lot on the plan does not contain any landscaping as well as pedestrian areas across the stores. In response to questions from Commissioners Drummond and Karr, AD Stark explained that planes will take off and land from the south of the new runway, and that the airport is planning to conduct test runs on May or June and have the new runway fully operational by October. In response to Commissioner Van Sickle, AD Stark explained that besides Target there would be a Home Depot and that Target will own its own space and the rest will be leased space. There have also been talks that possible other uses in the area including Office Max, Kohl's, and Chili's. n Commissioner Scalglia explained that her concerns were that neighbors want businesses that can block the noise. In response to Commissioner Van Sickle, AD Stark explained that the City has not received any concerns recently from residents outside the project area. AD Stark also explained that the purpose of tonight's motion is to show that the Planning Commission in support of the plan. The Planning Commission expressed the following concerns about the things they would want to see in any future development: Pedestrian access Incorporate landscaping into parking lots Improve grade change Better /Innovative design of buildings New configuration for buildings on site for the highest use of the site Incorporate a transit center into the development, more than just a bus stop All developer should use the JLG plan as a reference M/Karr, S /Scaglia to recommend a motion supporting the Cedar Corridor plan. Motion carried 8 -0. OLD BUSINESS LIAISON REPORTS School Board: Report from Gordon Hanson. Community Services Advisory Commission: Report from Kyle Hartnett. Housing and Redevelopment Authority: Report from Greg Van Sickle. City Council: Report from Mayor Kirsch. Human Services Planning Council: Report. From Jeff Karr Transportation Committee: Report from Maureen Scaglia. City Hall Task Force: Report from Jeff Karr. Family Friendly Initiative Task Force: Report from Gordon Hanson ADJOURNMENT November 22, 2004 7 M/Gepner, S /Karr to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried 8 -0. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous consent at 9:31 p.m. Kyle Hartnett, Planning Commission Secretary. AGENDA SECTION: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM # REPORT # CASE # PC LETTER #3 J PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PC MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: Election of Planning Commission Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson and Secretary. L RECOMMENDED ACTION: Elect a Planning Commission Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson, and Secretary. II. BACKGROUND The Bylaws require that the Planning Commission hold an annual organizational meeting at the first regular meeting in February and elect from its membership a Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson and Secretary. According to the Bylaws (Part II, Organization), a majority vote is necessary to first elect a Chairperson and second to elect the remaining officers. The Chairperson, Vice - Chairperson and Secretary are to take office immediately upon election and hold office until their successors are elected next year. The Chairperson, is responsible for conducting all Planning Commission meetings and public hearings. The Chairperson is also responsible for representing the Commission in dealing with the City Council and staff. The Vice - Chairperson is responsible for the duties of the Chairperson in the event the Chairperson is absent. The Secretary is responsible for reviewing the minutes that staff provides and ensuring that the minutes are signed once the Planning Commission has voted to approve the minutes. The 2004 election results were: Chairperson Drummond, Vice - Chairperson Walz and Secretary Hartnett. III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION A. LEGAL An annual organizational meeting is required by the Planning Commission Bylaws. AGENDA SECTION: AGENDA ITEM # REPORT # CASE # ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING 2 PC LETTER #4 wadd PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PC MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: Approval of Planning. Commission Bylaws. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Review the attached Planning Commission Bylaws. II. BACKGROUND Part 3, Section 3 of our by -laws requires the Planning Commission to review the by -laws each year at the February organizational meeting. The Planning Commission most recently amended the bylaws in March of 2004, when the regular meeting date was moved to the fourth Monday of each month and the work session was moved to the second Monday of each month. (These changes were made in response to changes in the City Council meeting dates.) III. BASIS OF RECOMMENDATION 1. The above action is required by the Planning Commission Bylaws. 2. Amendments are covered by Section 2 of Part III of the Bylaws requiring presentation at one meeting and 2/3 vote at the following meeting. IV. ATTACHMENTS 1. Planning Commissions Bylaws. BYLAWS AND RULES OF PROCEDURE OF THE CITY PLANNING COMMISSION RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA The following Bylaws and Rules of procedure are adopted by the City's Planning Commission to facilitate the performance of its duties and functions as empowered under Chapter III, Section 305.05, Subdivision 1 -8 of the City Ordinance Code. PART I. MEETINGS Section 1. Regular Meetings Regular meetings of the Planning Commission shall be on the fourth Monday of each month commencing at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the City Hall. Section 2. General Planning Meetings The second Monday of every month shall be reserved for discussing and deliberating on general planning matters related to the property development and future well -being of the Community. Section 3. Special Meetings Special meetings of the Planning Commission can be called by the Chairperson and one member or by three members of the Commission or at the request of the City Council. Notice, designating the time and place of the meetings, shall be given to all members not less than twenty -four (24) hours in advance thereof. Section 4. Deadline for Hearing Items The Planning Commission will accept all applications to be heard before it, no later than fifteen (15) working days preceding the regular Planning Commission meeting. Upon written notice to the Community Development Director prior to the Planning Commission meeting, an application may be withdrawn. Once an application is withdrawn, it must be refiled with the Community Development Department, City of Richfield, before any Planning Commission hearing is held. 1- Section 5. Quorum Five members of the Planning Commission shall constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. No action shall be taken in the absence of a quorum with the exception that the Planning Commission members present may take testimony for use at a later meeting at which a quorum is present, and may adjourn a meeting to a later time without further notice. Section 6. Voting At all meetings of the Planning Commission, each member attending shall be entitled to cast one vote. Voting shall be by voice. An affirmative vote of a majority of members present or four members, whichever is greater, shall be necessary for the passage of any matter before the Planning Commission, except as otherwise provided in these Bylaws. Section 7. Proceedings a) Format of Meeting At a regular meeting of the Planning Commission, the following format shall be followed in conducting the business of the meeting. 1) Secretary will note the attendance 2) Approval of Minutes 3) Regular Business and Public Hearing Items 4) New Business 5) Old Business 6) Liaison Reports 7) Adjournment b) Public Hearing The purpose of a hearing is to collect information and facts in order for the Commission to develop a planning - recommendation for the City Council. At a public hearing the following procedure shall be followed for each case for which a public hearing is held: 1) Chair shall state the case to be heard. 2) Chair shall call upon the Community Development Director or designee to present the staff report. 3) Chair shall ask the applicant to present his /her case. 2- 4) Members of the Planning Commission shall be allowed to question the applicant about his /her proposal. 5) Interested persons may address the Commission, giving relevant information regarding the proposal before the Commission. a) All questions or statements by Richfield staff personnel, planning commissioners, applicants or interested citizens will be directed through the Chair. b) All who wish to speak will be heard, but only in accordance with the above procedure and after recognition by the Chair. c) No individual may speak longer than five (5) minutes, except through previous arrangement with the Chair, or by vote of the Commission. d) The spokesperson for a group will be allowed ten (10) minutes. e) In addition to the statements by individual or groups, there will be a period, not to exceed thirty (30) minutes, during which the public may question the City's staff members present, the applicant or their representatives or any member of the Planning Commission. Questions must be directed through the Chair. 6) The hearing shall be closed. Interested persons shall not be heard again unless the hearing is reopened by a majority vote of the Commission. 7) The Commission shall discuss and clarify the item before it, and take action on it. 8) Any decision of the Commission on the merits of any planning question before it shall be embodied in the form of a motion, resolution, or report, and referred to the City Council for action. c) Rules of Procedure At all regular meetings of the Planning Commission where formal action is required on a matter before the Commission, 3- the meetings shall be governed by Robert's Rules of Order. At general meetings of the Planning Commission no formal parliamentary procedure shall govern the conduct of the l proceedings unless found to be necessary such as when a formal motion is before the Commission. PART 11. ORGANIZATION Section 1. Election of Officers At the first regular meeting in February of each year, the Commission shall hold an organizational meeting and elect from its membership a Chairperson, Vice - chairperson, and Secretary. Each member shall cast a ballot for the member he /she wishes to be elected Chairperson. If no one receives a majority of all the members of the Commission, balloting shall continue until one member receives majority support. Vice - chairperson and Secretary shall be elected from the remaining members by the same procedure. If the Chairperson resigns from office before the next regular organization meeting, the Vice - chairperson shall automatically become acting Chairperson. If both Chairperson and Vice- chairperson resign, the Secretary shall become acting Chairperson. In any instance, where an officer of the Commission resigns or retires from office a new officer shall be elected to the vacated position at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the Chairperson, Vice - chairperson, and Secretary are absent from a meeting, the Commission shall elect a temporary Chairperson by voice vote. In the event that the Secretary is. absent from a meeting, the Chairperson shall appoint a member of the Commission to approve the minutes of that meeting. Section 2. Tenure The Chairperson, Vice - chairperson, and Secretary shall take office immediately following their election and hold office until their successors are elected and assume office. Section 3. Duties of Officers The duties and powers of the officers of the Planning Commission shall be as follows: a) Chairperson 1) Presides over all meetings of the Commission. 2) Appoints committees and performs such other duties as may be ordered by the Commission. 3) Signs documents of the Commission. 4) Sees that all actions of the commission are properly taken. 5) Calls special meetings of the Commission in accordance with these Bylaws. 6) Works with appropriate city staff in organizing agendas of all general Planning Commission meetings. b) Vice - chairperson Performs all of the duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson in his /her absence. c) Secretary 1) Assumes duties and responsibilities of the Chairperson when both Chairperson and Vice - chairperson are absent. 2) Keeps the minutes of the meetings of the Commission in an appropriate minute book. 3) Signs all minutes of the Commission as well as other official documents of the Commission 5- PART Ill. MISCELLANEOUS Section 1. Suspension of Rules The Commission may suspend any of these Rules by a 2/3 vote of those members present. Section 2. Amendments These Rules may be amended at any regular meeting by a 2/3 majority of the members of the Commission, provided that the amendment was presented and written into the minutes of a previous meeting. Section 3. Review The contents of these Bylaws and Rules of procedure should be comprehensively reviewed, evaluated, and modified where necessary, at the organization meeting held in February of each year. Adopted this 22nd Day of March, 2004. Chairperson, Richfield Planning Commission Secretary, Richfield Planning Commission H:CdAdm in: P &Z: Plan ning Commission: PCMisc:PC- By- Iaws:032204Bylaws 6- AGENDA ORGANIZATIONAL SECTION: MEETING AGENDA ITEM # 3 REPORT # PC LETTER #S CASE # gM PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PC MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: Appointment of liaisons to the Community Services Advisory Commission, City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, School Board, Transportation Committee, and Community Human Services Planning Council. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: The following Planning Commission actions are recommended: Approve members to serve as liaison and alternate liaison to the Community Services Advisory Commission, City Council, Housing and Redevelopment Authority, School Board, Transportation Committee. and Communitv Human Services Plannina Council. II. BACKGROUND Community Services Advisory Commission: The resolution establishing the Community Services Advisory Commission provides that a liaison and alternate from the Planning Commission be appointed to the Community Services Advisory Commission. The Community Services Advisory Commission meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M., generally at the Woodlake Center. The Planning Commission should appoint two members to serve as liaison and alternate liaison to the Community Services Advisory Commission. Commissioners Hartnett and Gepner served as liaisons to the Community Services Advisory Commission for 2004. City Council: The City Council meets every second and fourth Tuesday at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Mayor Kirsch served as liaison to the City Council for 2004. Housing and Redevelopment Authority: The Housing and Redevelopment Authority meets every third Monday at 7:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Commissioners Van Sickle and Kilian served as liaisons to the HRA in 2004. School Board: The commission also appoints a liaison and alternate liaison to the School Board. The School Board generally meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 P.M. and the location alternates from school to school. Commissioners Hanson and Drummond served as liaisons to the School Board for 2004. Transportation Committee: The Transportation Committee was appointed by the City Council to review transportation- related topics and make recommendations to the City Council. The Committee is currently focusing on the interchange between 76th Street and Interstate I -35W. Future topics the group will review include the reconstruction of the Crosstown Commons (1 -35W and Highway 62) and the reconstruction of the Lyndale Avenue bridge over 1-494. The Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. Commissioner Kilian and Scaglia served as liaisons to the Transportation Committee in 2004. Community Human Services Planning Council: This Commission meets on the 4th Monday of the month at 5:00 P.M. The Council looks at human service issues such as affordable housing, senior issues, transportation, and youth and family issues. They also award social service funds to nonprofit agencies. Commissioner Karr served as liaison to the Community Human Services Planning Council for 2004. Family Friendly Task Force This Task Force was created in April /May of 2004. The purpose of the Task Force is to recruit and retain families in the community that will strengthen Richfield schools, our neighborhoods and the current and future vitality of the city. At the October 25, 2004, Planning Commission meeting Gordon Hanson was appointed as the liaison to this Task Force. This group meets once each month. AGENDA SECTION: ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM # 4 REPORT # PC LETTER #6 CASE # wd9A PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT PC MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 28, 2005 ITEM FOR PLANNING COMMISSION CONSIDERATION: Adopt a resolution establishing 2005 -2006 dates for Planning Commission work sessions and discuss possible topics. I. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Adopt the attached resolution, setting dates for the 2005 -2006 Planning Commission work sessions. II. BACKGROUND 1. The Planning Commission holds regular work sessions to discuss special topics, work on ordinance amendments and for educational purposes. 2. Setting the work session dates by resolution allows for more advanced public notification of the meetings. A. LEGAL Attached resolution. III. ALTERNATIVE RECOMMENDATIONS) 1. Do not adopt the resolution; recommend changes to the bylaws establishing the work session schedule. 2. Do not adopt the resolution; direct staff to provide public notification for each work session as they occur. RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE RICHFIELD PLANNING COMMISSION ESTABLISHING THE 2005 -2006 WORK SESSION SCHEDULE WHEREAS, the Richfield Planning Commission holds regular work sessions to review special topics and work on special projects. WHEREAS, because the Planning Commission is an advisory body to the City Council, all meetings are open to the public and proper notification of the dates of the meetings is necessary. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Planning Commission will hold its 2005 -2006 work sessions at 7:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 6700 Portland Avenue, on the following dates: Monday, April 11, 2005 Monday, June 13, 2005 Monday, July 11, 2005 Monday, September 12, 2005 Monday, November 7, 2005 Monday, February 13, 2006 Adopted this 28th day of February, 2005 by the Planning Commission of the City of Richfield, Minnesota. CITY OF RICHFIELD, MINNESOTA Chairperson ATTEST: Secretary