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Skip Wyland, Pets Remembered, introduced himself to the Commission and thanked them for their consideration. Commissioner Jones asked how much business Pets Remembered was currently doing and how this would change after the expansion. Mr. Wyland stated the expansion included a second machine, which would double his capacity. He explained he received referrals from local vets and from the University of Minnesota. He described how the funeral business was cyclical. Commissioner Fynewever congratulated Mr. Wyland on his businesses growth. Ed Laumeyer, 230 First Avenue SE, offered his support for the proposed expansion and explained Mr. Wyland was running a great business in the community. Motion by Commissioner Frischman, seconded by Commissioner Murphy to close the Public Hearing. Approved 5-0. Commissioner Fynewever questioned if Condition 3 should be altered. Chair Nichols-Matkaiti recommended the language for Condition 3 be amended to read "one -at -a -time per machine". Planning Director Gundlach explained there was concern in 2011 with this Condition. For this reason, staff included the "one -at -a -time" condition. She noted staff could make this change prior to this Resolution going before the City Council. Commissioner Jones supported this amendment. Motion by Commissioner Jones, seconded by Commissioner Murphy, to approve staff recommendation as amended. Approved 5-0. Update: New Brighton 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Planning Director Gundlach stated Phase 2 of the community engagement process began after the City completed- a critical review of the vision and guiding principles, prepared technical analysis, explored changes in land use, and established key action steps/strategies. The objective of Phase 2 was to present potential changes to the comprehensive plan based on Phase 1 input and technical analysis conducted by the consulting team. A series of ideas, concepts, and alternatives were presented in a way that enabled the stakeholders of New Brighton to gain ownership in the process and truly embrace the plan as the City's own plan. Topics include where and how redevelopment might or should occur, strategies for economic development or housing development, or policies geared toward energy efficiency for example. She reported a representative from HKGi had a presentation for the Commission. Brad Scheib, HKGi, provided the Commission with a presentation on the City's 2040 Comprehensive Plan noting the key items that were being addressed by staff. He reported staff would be circulating a draft copy of the plan in the next couple of weeks. He anticipated this group would be reviewing the document in January. He commented on the amount of feedback the City received at Stockyard Days and through Survey Monkey. He described how the City can work to set the stage for the future in order to provide necessary services for their residents. The plans and visions for the future were reviewed in detail with the Commission. He provided further comment on the areas in the City that were proposed for future redevelopment while describing how retail and office space were changing. Commissioner Jones requested further information on how the proposed mixed use would work. Mr. Scheib described how the City would use the mixed use zoning and how this would be implemented going forward. 3