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Not Approved <br />• PLANNING COMMISSION <br />Regular Meeting — February 16, 2010 7:00 p.m. <br />Present: Commissioners James Alvey, Bruce Howard, Norm Schiferl, and Paul Zisla. <br />Absent: Steve Danger and Verne McPherson <br />Also Present: David Phillips -Council Member, Janice Gundlach-City Planner, and Katie Bruno -Office <br />Assistant. <br />Agenda Review: Agenda was approved. <br />Minutes: Minutes for January 19, 2009 were presented and approved. <br />Council Action: Council Member Phillips congratulated Commissioner Howard on his recent <br />appointment to Chairperson of the Planning Commission. Councilmember Phillips reported council has <br />been working on the 2010 budget, as well as starting to look at the 2011 budget, in order to address some <br />of the additional cuts implemented by the state. It was reported that New Brighton has little left for the <br />State to cut. Council is mindful of the possible increased tax burden that could be imposed on <br />commercial properties to offset the decline in residential property values. The annual Council/Staff <br />teambuilding retreat is scheduled for February 19`h and 20`h. The next regular Council meeting will be <br />•February 23'd <br />Commissioner Howard asked if any progress has been made in filling the vacancy on the Planning <br />Commission. Councilmember Phillips responded it is his desire to have that seat filled sometime in <br />March. <br />Public Hearing: 855 3'" St SW, Suite #1 <br />City Planner Gundlach reported the applicant requested postponing the application in order to allow more <br />time to prepare as he works through some building code issues. Ms. Gundlach advised continuing the <br />Public Hearing to the March 16, 2010 meeting. Commissioner Howard motioned the continuation of the <br />Public Hearing to the March Planning Commission meeting, Commissioner Schiferl seconded. <br />Motion Carried 4-0. <br />Commission Business: None <br />Commission Updates: Training Opportunity: "Your Role as a Planning Commission Member" <br />City Planner Gundlach announced there are two upcoming conferences offered through Government <br />Training Services. Two dates offer the same programming, April 1, 2010 in St Cloud, the second on <br />June 10, 2010 in West St Paul. Ms. Gundlach stated she would assist any interested commissioners in <br />• registering. Commissioner Howard encouraged newly appointed commissioners to attend. <br />Adjournment: 7:07 PM <br />