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January 24, 2017 City Council. Chair Kunesh-Podein stated she was very proud ofthe City Council and knew each member was very active in the community. She appreciated this fact and encouraged the Councilmembers to continue to be active in City activities. She thanked staff for their assistance and stated it has been her pleasure to serve PREC as Chair. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 3. Annual Report from Planning Commission Chair Erin Nichols Matkaiti. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Burg to accept the Annual Report from the Planning Commission. Chair Erin Nichols Matkaiti reviewed the Planning Commission annual report with the Council. She reviewed the current members serving on the Planning Commission and commented on their role. It was noted the Planning Commission meets on the third Tuesday of every month in the Council Chambers at 7:00 p.m. She explained the Commission met 10 times in 2016, held 3 work sessions and addressed over 30 land use cases. She commented further on development highlights from the previous year and reviewed photos of the projects that were completed. The anticipated issues that would be addressed in 2017 were described. Lastly, she thanked Planning Director Gundlach for her assistance. Mayor Johnson congratulated the Planning Commission on the great work that was completed in 2016. She asked what the biggest hurdle was for the Planning Commission going forward. Chair Nichols Matkaiti stated she appreciated Councilmember Jacobsen serving as a liaison. She believed the system was working fairly well at this time and she did not believe there were any hurdles in place at this time. She indicated she was looking forward to working more closely with the Council in 2017 on the Comprehensive Plan. Councilmember Stnrb looked forward to receiving a recommendation from the Planning Commission regarding temporary health cane dwellings units. Councilmember Jacobsen stated it has been a privilege to serve as the Council Liaison to the Planning Commission. He appreciated the in-depth discussions held by this group along with the recommendations they make to the City Council. Councilmember Burg appreciated the great work being done by the Planning Commission, noting this group was statutorily required. 5 Ayes, 0 Nays - Motion Carried 4. Annual Report from Economic Development Commission Chair Paul Zisla. Motion by Councilmember Jacobsen, seconded by Councilmember Bauman to accept the Annual Report from the Economic Development Commission. Chair Paul Zisla commented on the annual report from the EDC. He thanked staff for assisting the EDC in completing vital work on behalfofthe community. He noted the members serving on the EDC in 2016. He explained the EDC met eight times in 2016 and continued to focus on physical redevelopment, business retention and expansion, place making (sense of place) initiatives and housing programs. He was proud ofthe fact the City received a Brownscape Award for New Brighton Exchange and thanked everyone in the room that had assisted on this redevelopment project. He was optimistic that a project would begin on Block D in 2017. Lastly, he thanked the Council for their continued support. Councilmember Bauman thanked Chair Zisla for his dedicated service to the City. Councilmember Jacobsen appreciated the great working being completed by the EDC. He was proud to have been part of this group in the past and looked forward to partnering with the EDC in 2017. Councilmember Strub stated he was proud ofthe direction the EDC was heading and he looked forward to receiving additional direction from the EDC on the City's housing stock. Councilmember Burg thanked the EDC for their great work and appreciated Chair Zisla's dedication to this Page 3 of 6 3. Annual Report from Planning Commission Chair Erin Nichols Matkaiti. 4. Annual Report from Economic Development Commission Chair Paul Zisla