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assumes these right-of-ways will not be used after 2020. Schopf asked, if the right-of-ways did go away, would County Road E2 go through. Teague stated that would be a transportation issue. Zisla stated that he did not see anything in the Plan that was specific to a particular park. Scheib stated the Park section was included as an appendix. Several Commissioners said it was not included in their copies of the Plan. The Task Force and the Park Board strongly recommended the section be included in the Comprehensive Plan. If the Planning Commission approves the Comprehensive Plan, the appendices are also approved. Scheib stated that he did not think that making the corrections suggested this evening on the spot was possible. Scheib stated Hoisington would need more time to go back and consider tonight’s suggestions and comments. Delaune stated he would be comfortable with Scheib’s suggestions. Teague stated the Met Council’s deadline is December 31. Delaying approval until the September meeting would be possible. Zisla stated he may or may not agree with Beach’s comments. However, Beach’s approach is a fair one. Beach stated there is strong community support for his Plan. Beach should be given the opportunity to demonstrate that support. Once the Comprehensive Plan is approved, Beach’s property must then be rezoned. Livingston stated the City has the petition signed by the neighbors. Teague stated there would be a public hearing for a rezoning of Beach’s property. Schopf stated there could be legal significance in the Comprehensive Plan. Was the City Attorney involved in reviewing the Plan? Scheib stated that, regarding the legal significance of the Comprehensive Plan, it is up to the Courts to interpret any legal questions arising from the Plan. According to State Statutes, the Comprehensive Plan is the underlying tool. Baker stated the language should be in the Plan to avoid Court decisions. Zisla stated he did not want to approve a Plan that invites Court decisions. Baker stated there needs to be good language to protect everyone. S Motion by Baker, seconded by Livingston, TO CONTINUE THE PUBLIC HEARING TO THE EPTEMBER PC. 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. LANNING OMMISSION MEETING Teague said he would send a copy of the Parks Plan to each of the Planning Commissioners. Holberg referred to page 2.1, “the goal of having a diverse population.” The language excludes race from the profile of diversity. Zisla asked if “race” was left out inadvertently. Scheib stated he considered “ethnic” similar to “race.” Holberg stated race and ethnicity are two different things. General Business - None Announcements and Updates Teague stated that he had not heard from Corporate Express, which was continued at the August meeting. Adjourn . Motion by Baker, seconded by Schopf 6 Ayes - 0 Nays. Motion Carried. TO ADJOURN THE MEETING _______________________________________ Cary Teague, City Planner I:\COMMISSIONS\PLANNING\MINUTES\1999\08-17-99.WPD 7