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subject to appeal to the City Council. He went over the Community Development Department <br /> staff, which consists of the Planning Division and the Building Inspection Division that works <br /> closely with the Economic Development Division. He stated that the Economic Development <br /> Manager serves as liaison to the Economic Development Authority. He spoke about contracted <br /> inspections, the uniqueness of an in-house contracted electrical inspector, and a contracted <br /> planner used to help Staff meet the 60-day deadline. He reported on the Comprehensive Plan's <br /> Vision and Values Statement as it exists today. He stated that the community desires some <br /> changes to it. He stated that it will serve as the framework going forward and will lead into <br /> zoning code amendments as the City applies its development review standards. He spoke about <br /> the values and checklist for zoning alternatives that was developed by citizens and the desire to <br /> continue that type of collaborative community engagement. He spoke about the City Council's <br /> revision process of the 2015 Strategic Plan. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill also reported on the powers given to the City by <br /> Minnesota Statute Chapter 462 with regard to zoning and subdivision codes. He stated that the <br /> Comprehensive Plan is part of Minnesota Statute Chapter 473 and outlined the City's process for <br /> completing the Comprehensive Plan update. He spoke about the Regional Plan that includes <br /> transportation, water resources management, regional parks, etc. He stated that the <br /> Comprehensive Plan must be in harmony with the Regional Plan. He stated that this has <br /> implications on how fast the City grows and how it serves the community with infrastructure <br /> needs. He stated that Highway 10 and the water supply are key issues that subcommittees are <br /> currently working on. He provided the Board and Commission with the Comprehensive Plan's <br /> future land use map. He reported on several overlay districts that are specialized geographic <br /> areas that might not fit the mold of an underlying zoning district with rivers and the closed <br /> landfill as an example. The landfill is a new component of the Comprehensive Plan. He <br /> reported that an application needs to be processed in 60 days with one 60-day extension allowed. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that Roberts Rules of Order are utilized by <br /> both the Planning Commission and the EPB. He pointed out motions that are not used frequently <br /> such as "Call the Question". <br /> Commission Brauer recognized Bob Bentz and Joe McDilda for their contributions to the last <br /> Comprehensive Plan. <br /> Board Member Hiatt asked for clarification on the timing of the EPB's review. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the EPB is part of the same silo as the <br /> Planning Commission versus a separate step. The EBP will be in advance of the Planning <br /> Commission and then a proposal will be forwarded to the City Council. <br /> Commissioner Bauer asked if applicants will come to the EPB. <br /> Community Development Director Gladhill stated that the City makes it an option and not a <br /> requirement to come before the EPB. He stated that if the EPB or Planning Commission feels <br /> this is important to let Staff know. <br /> Environmental Policy Board/April 20, 2015 <br /> Page 4 of 11 <br />